Controller for a climate control system
First Claim
1. A system for controlling various types of climate control apparatus for conditioning a space, the system comprising:
- a controller mountable to a climate control apparatus that is segregated from the space to be conditioned, the controller including selectable setting parameters for configuring the controller to control at least one of a plurality of climate control apparatus, and an input means for receiving communication indicative of a selection of at least one of the selectable setting parameters;
a sub-base adapted for installation within the space;
a user interface releasably connectable to the sub-base, having a display configured to display selectable setting parameters for configuring the controller, and user input controls for enabling selection of at least one selectable setting parameter; and
a communication means for enabling communication, from the user interface to the controller, that is indicative of the selection of at least one selectable setting parameter,wherein the user interface is releasable from the sub-base and connectable to the controller to enable selection of at least one selectable setting parameter via the user interface at the location of the controller, andwherein the controller further includes a switch for supplying low voltage via the controller to activate a humidity control.
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Abstract
A system is provided for controlling at least one climate control apparatus for conditioning a space. The system includes a controller mountable to a climate control apparatus that is segregated from the space to be conditioned. The controller has a plurality of selectable setting parameters for configuring the controller to operate at least one of a plurality of climate control apparatus, and a plurality of visual indicators for visually indicating the selection of at least one selectable setting parameter. A user interface is adapted for installation in the space, and has a display for displaying selectable setting parameters for configuring the controller. The user interface includes user input controls for enabling selection of at least one displayed selectable setting parameter, where the controller responsively activates at least one visual indicator for indicating the selection of at least one selectable setting parameter by the user-interface.
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22 Claims
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1. A system for controlling various types of climate control apparatus for conditioning a space, the system comprising:
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a controller mountable to a climate control apparatus that is segregated from the space to be conditioned, the controller including selectable setting parameters for configuring the controller to control at least one of a plurality of climate control apparatus, and an input means for receiving communication indicative of a selection of at least one of the selectable setting parameters; a sub-base adapted for installation within the space; a user interface releasably connectable to the sub-base, having a display configured to display selectable setting parameters for configuring the controller, and user input controls for enabling selection of at least one selectable setting parameter; and a communication means for enabling communication, from the user interface to the controller, that is indicative of the selection of at least one selectable setting parameter, wherein the user interface is releasable from the sub-base and connectable to the controller to enable selection of at least one selectable setting parameter via the user interface at the location of the controller, and wherein the controller further includes a switch for supplying low voltage via the controller to activate a humidity control. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for controlling various types of climate control apparatus for conditioning a space, the system comprising:
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a controller mountable to a climate control apparatus that is segregated from the space to be conditioned, the controller including selectable setting parameters for configuring the controller to control at least one of a plurality of climate control apparatus, and an input means for receiving communication indicative of a selection of at least one of the selectable setting parameters; a sub-base adapted for installation within the space; a user interface releasable connectable to the sub-base, having a display configured to display selectable setting parameters for configuring the controller, and user input controls for enabling selection of at least one selectable setting parameter; and a communication means for enabling communication, from the user interface to the controller, that is indicative of the selection of at least one selectable setting parameter, wherein the user interface is releasable from the sub-base and connectable to the controller to enable selection of at least one selectable setting parameter via the user interface at the location of the controller, and wherein the controller further includes a switch for closing a connection to activate a self-powered humidity control.
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9. A system for controlling various types of climate control apparatus for conditioning a space, the system comprising:
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a controller mountable to a climate control apparatus that is segregated from the space to be conditioned, the controller including; a plurality of selectable setting parameters for configuring the controller to control at least one of a plurality of climate control apparatus, a plurality of visual indicators, each of which provide an indication of the selection of a selectable setting parameter, and an input means for receiving communication indicative of a selection of at least one selectable setting parameter; and a user interface adapted for installation within the space, having a display configured to display the selectable setting parameters for configuring the controller, and user-input controls for enabling selection of at least one of the displayed selectable setting parameters; and a communication means for enabling communication, from the user interface to the controller, that is indicative of the selection of at least one selectable setting parameter, wherein the controller is configured to activate at least one visual indicator for indicating a selection of at least one selectable setting parameter by user interface; and wherein the controller further includes a switch for supplying low voltage via the controller to activate a humidity control. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system for controlling various types of climate control apparatus for conditioning a space, the system comprising:
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a controller mountable to a climate control apparatus that is segregated from the space to be conditioned, the controller including a plurality of selectable setting parameters for configuring the controller to control at least one of a plurality of climate control apparatus, a plurality of visual indicators, each of which provide an indication of the selection of a selectable setting parameter, and an input means for receiving communication indicative of a selection of at least one selectable setting parameter; and a user interface adapted for installation within the space, having a display configured to display the selectable setting parameters for configuring the controller, and user-input controls for enabling selection of at least one of the displayed selectable setting parameters; and a communication means for enabling communication, from the user interface to the controller, that is indicative of the selection of at least one selectable setting parameter, wherein the controller is configured to activate at least one visual indicator for indicating a selection of at least one selectable setting parameter by user interface; and wherein the controller further includes a switch for closing a connection to activate a self-powered humidity control.
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17. A system for controlling various types of climate control apparatus for conditioning a space, the system comprising:
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a controller mountable to a climate control apparatus that is segregated from the space to be conditioned, the controller having a plurality of selectable setting parameters for configuring the controller to control operation of at least one of a plurality of climate control apparatus, a plurality of visual indicators, each of which provide an indication of the selection of a selectable setting parameter, and an input means for receiving communication of information indicating a selection of at least one of the selectable setting parameters; and a user interface adapted for installation within the space, having a display configured to display the selectable setting parameters for configuring the controller, and user-input controls for enabling selection of at least one displayed selectable setting parameter; and a communication means for communicating information from the user interface to the controller that is indicative of the selection of at least one selectable setting parameter, wherein the controller is configured to activate at least one visual indicator for indicating selection of a selectable setting parameter by the user interface via the communication means, and a cover for the controller having a tab on an interior portion of the cover, wherein the tab causes the controller to prevent activation of the visible indicators when the cover is installed on the controller. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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