Controller for a climate control system
First Claim
1. A thermostat comprising:
- a controller connectable to a plurality of climate control apparatus for controlling the apparatus; and
a user interface installable in an installation location separate from the controller and connectable with the controller for communication therewith;
wherein to install and configure the thermostat to control one or more specific climate control apparatus;
the user interface is operable, when disposed apart from the installation location and connected with the controller, to display a plurality of climate control apparatus configuration options for user selection therefrom, to receive one or more user-selected configuration options, and to provide input to the controller for configuring the controller to control the specific climate control apparatus, and the controller is configured to display a confirmation, in response to the input, of a configuration status of the controller in accordance with the user-selected configuration options.
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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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20 Claims
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1. A thermostat comprising:
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a controller connectable to a plurality of climate control apparatus for controlling the apparatus; and a user interface installable in an installation location separate from the controller and connectable with the controller for communication therewith; wherein to install and configure the thermostat to control one or more specific climate control apparatus; the user interface is operable, when disposed apart from the installation location and connected with the controller, to display a plurality of climate control apparatus configuration options for user selection therefrom, to receive one or more user-selected configuration options, and to provide input to the controller for configuring the controller to control the specific climate control apparatus, and the controller is configured to display a confirmation, in response to the input, of a configuration status of the controller in accordance with the user-selected configuration options. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for controlling climate control apparatus, the system comprising:
- a controller, and a user interface installable in an installation location separate from the controller, the user interface connectable with the controller to provide thermostatic climate control, the controller including a plurality of switching devices connectable to a plurality of climate control apparatus for controlling the apparatus;
wherein to install and configure the controller and user interface to provide thermostatic control of one or more specific climate control apparatus; the user interface is operable to display a plurality of climate control apparatus configuration options for user selection therefrom, to receive one or more user-selected configuration options, and to provide input to the controller for configuring the controller to control the specific climate control apparatus, and the controller is configured to display a confirmation, in response to the input and when displays of the user interface and controller are viewable from the same user location, of a configuration status of the controller in accordance with the user-selected configuration options. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
- a controller, and a user interface installable in an installation location separate from the controller, the user interface connectable with the controller to provide thermostatic climate control, the controller including a plurality of switching devices connectable to a plurality of climate control apparatus for controlling the apparatus;
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16. A user-performed method of installing and configuring a system to provide thermostatic control of one or more specific climate control apparatus, the method comprising:
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installing a controller in a first location where the controller is connectable to the specific climate control apparatus for controlling the apparatus; placing a user interface near, and connecting the user interface with, the controller in the first location, the user interface being installable, after configuration of the user interface with the controller is performed, in a second location apart from the first location; and configuring the user interface with the controller in the first location to provide for thermostatic control of the apparatus, the configuring including; operating the user interface to display, on a display of the user interface, a plurality of climate control apparatus configuration options for user selection therefrom; selecting one or more of the configuration options; and viewing, on a display of the controller, a confirmation by the controller, in response to the selecting, of a configuration status of the controller in accordance with the selected configuration options. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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