Communicating touch screen control panel for HVAC applications
Overview
ThermoPad is a new touch screen control panel for air conditioning and heating purposes. It's "flat with the wall" design is fully compatible with different Bticino and Gewiss 3 modules plastic covers makes it very convenient and flexible for any interior design. The built in temperature sensor and different communication functions enable connecting the ThermoPad to any Home or Industrial control systems. Controllable Digital, Analog and PWM I/O's make the product flexible for any customer's specific demands.
Features
6 Selectable Operation Modes
Six operation modes (Cool, Heat, Fan, Dry, Auto, Auxiliary Heat) are available and can be individually enabled or disabled to meet specific HVAC system application requirements.
Timer Functions
ThermoPad supports Weekly and Sleep Timers. Weekly Timer allows to program the unit for up to 50 operations based on a weekly schedule. The Sleep Timer allows turning the unit on/off, once, after defined time period.
Controlling Additional Heating Applications
When using "Auxiliary Heat" mode ThermoPad can be used for controlling additional heating, such as heating with electrical heaters or underfloor heating, using its on board programmable Digital/Analog PWM outputs.
Smart Back Light
ThermoPad is equipped with Back Light. It is being lit for a few seconds on every touch. The Back Light is available in a number colors on demand. (Green, Blue and others)
Communication
ThermoPad is fully controllable over RS485 network using standard ModBus RTU protocol or propitiatory ASCII interface. In the future ThermoPad will be available with C-Bus and EIB support.
Selectable Error Code format
For each A/C manufacturer, the system malfunction is represented by a unique Error Code in a specific format. The ThermoPad is able to show the Error Code in a system compatible format.
Leave Home
The Leave Home function is provided for energy conservation purposes. The function enables to raise/drop the set point temperature by 2 degrees when the air conditioned space is not used for a short time periods.
IR Remote Control
ThermoPad has an option of using an external IR remote control for operation and service maintenance (like firmware update).
Swing and Fan Speeds control
ThermoPad allows selecting 4 steps of fan speed: High, Medium, Low and Auto. It also enables to turn the Swing ON or OFF for air conditioning units that can support this function.
Applications
- Controlling of the VRF indoor units
- Controlling of the AHU (Air handling units)
- Zone control of the under floor heating
Specification
Connections
ThermoPad wiring table
Compatibility
- Modbus RTU
- Future options
- Direct connection to EIB and C-Bus networks, connections to VRF aircon systems
Documents
Download ThermoPad Programmers Reference Manual (PRM) Support
FAQ
No FAQ Currently available
Downloads
Firmware
Download firmware for ThermoPad, v.0.2.8 Release Date: 2012-03
Utilities
Telnet programs:
Download PuTTY telnet client for Windows 7 PuTTY is a small telnet program that can provide an easy access to the device from PC/Laptop by RS232/USB connection.
