HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM USER INTERFACE HAVING SEPARATE PROGRAMMING AND MANUAL MODE SCREENS AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF
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1. A user interface for use with an HVAC system, comprising:
- a display configured to provide information to a user;
a processor and memory coupled to said display and configured to drive said display, said display further configured to display a manual mode screen and a programming mode screen that is separate from said manual mode screen.
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Abstract
A user interface for use with an HVAC system, a method of providing service reminders on a single screen of a user interface of an HVAC system and an HVAC system incorporating the user interface or the method. In one embodiment, the user interface includes: (1) a display configured to provide information to a user, (2) a touchpad configured to accept input from the user and (3) a processor and memory coupled to the display and the touchpad and configured to drive the display, the display further configured to display a manual mode screen and a programming mode screen that is separate from the manual mode screen.
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1. A user interface for use with an HVAC system, comprising:
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a display configured to provide information to a user; a processor and memory coupled to said display and configured to drive said display, said display further configured to display a manual mode screen and a programming mode screen that is separate from said manual mode screen. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method of providing service reminders on a single screen of a user interface of an HVAC system, comprising:
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providing information to a user with a display; accepting input from said user; and causing said display to display a manual mode screen and a programming mode screen that is separate from said manual mode screen. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An HVAC system, comprising:
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a heat pump or a compressor having at least one stage; at least one condenser coil; an expansion valve; at least one evaporator coil; a loop of pipe interconnecting said heat pump or compressor, said at least one condenser coil, said expansion valve and said at least one evaporator coil and containing a refrigerant; at least one fan configured to cause outdoor air and indoor air to blow over said at least one condenser coil and said least one evaporator coil; and a user interface, including; a display configured to provide information to a user, a touchpad configured to accept input from said user, and a processor and memory coupled to said display and said touchpad and configured to drive said display, said display further configured to display a manual mode screen and a programming mode screen that is separate from said manual mode screen. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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