WaterFurnace International Inc., a manufacturer of geothermal and water source heat pumps, announces that the Envision Console and Envision Low Sill Console are now available with communicating Aurora controls.
Aurora controls offer full two way communication between components, advanced operating logic and robust troubleshooting capabilities. The Aurora Base Control (ABC) features a microprocessor control to sequence all components during operation for optimum performance. In addition, the ABC provides easy-to-use troubleshooting features, including fault lights, onboard diagnostics and a handheld Aurora Interface Diagnostic (AID) tool.
Also available in console units is the Aurora Universal Protocol Converter (UPC). Designed to incorporate the advanced features, performance and controls of WaterFurnace Aurora-based heat pumps into commercial building automation systems, the Aurora UPC seamlessly communicates with Aurora boards and converts the Modbus protocol to BACnet MS/TP, LON or OpenN2 protocol. The module provides access to unit sensors, relay operations and faults and allows individual unit configuration—all without the need to manually access the heat pump. A portable touch-screen interface gives a technician full access to equipment status, parameter values, temperatures and humidity sensing, as well as access to alarm and trend history.