Control unit for an HVAC system comprising an economizer and method for operating such control unit
US9435557B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F2110/22
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control unit (22) for an HVAC system (10) comprises an economizer (EC), which economizer (EC) is configured to introduce outdoor air (OA) into the HVAC system (10) for cooling and/or ventilation purposes in a manner controlled by said control unit (22), said control unit (22) comprising a base module (23) with: a control circuit (24), a man machine interface (25) connected to said control circuit (24), and first I/O means for connecting at least one sensor (32, . . . , 36) of said HVAC system to said control circuit (24) and for delivering at least one control signal from said control circuit (24) to control the operation of said economizer (EC).Said base module (23) is configured to optionally receive at least one extension module (26, 27, 28), which can be snapped on and electrically connected to said base module (23) for expanding the functionality of said control unit (22).
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