The room controllers forward their output signal to the aggregate signal converter as 0…100% signal. Each aggregate possesses a signal converter that always converts the 0…100% signal to the aggregate's configured output signal. Demand and locking signals are coordinated between the individual controls with the converters to ensure the proper functioning of the application.

Figure: Examples of aggregate converters with locking and demand signals as well as output signals

Key:

AirFlHldH

Locking signals for electric heating coils to prevent the electric heating coils from overheating when the fan coil plant is switched off (overrun).

 

HCL

Heating coil control

AirFlHReq

Demand signal for heating coils to VAV requiring air volume for heating

 

S

Segment or segments

AirFlSta

Locking that ensures that heating coils can only be enabled if volume flow is available.

 

V

IAQ controller output

C

Cooling controller output

 

VAV

VAV actuator control

H

Heating controller output