| Zone Control:
Zone control, or
dampering of zones, can be
accomplished with the addition of a
microprocessor control board to the
Hydro-Temp system. The
microprocessor is now coming standard on most equipment. Each zone will
have its on zone damper and
thermostat that hooks directly to the control board inside the
Hydro-Temp System. The control board will then open and close the
proper dampers and turn on and off the Hydro-Temp unit. The control
board will allow for some thermostats to call for heat while others can
call for cool. The microprocessor will open the zones calling for
heating and turn on the Hydro-Temp system in heat mode. All zones
calling for cool or not calling at all will close their dampers. When
the heating call is satisfied the zones calling for heat will close
their dampers and the zones calling for cool will open their dampers and
switch the system to cool mode. (Heating always gets top priority) This
allows a 4 zone system to work as if it has 4 units installed. This set
up is ideal for multi-level homes or for separating bedrooms from the
rest of the house. Also used in most commercial buildings and schools.
The control board usually handles four
zones, but has the capability of managing up to twelve zones. Zone
control is compatible with all other options available to the Hydro-Temp
system. |
