Device abstraction system and method for a distributed-architecture heating, ventilation and air conditioning system

摘要

The disclosure provides an HVAC data processing and communication network and a method of manufacturing the same. In an embodiment, the network includes a system device and a subnet controller. The system device is coupled to a data bus and configured to locally store feature or parameter data related to an operation of the system device. The subnet controller is configured to publish a message via the data bus directing the device to publish a message including the feature or parameter data to the network.

主权项

1. An HVAC data processing and communication network, comprising:
a system device coupled to a data bus by a first physical layer interface and including:
an HVAC component configured to provide an HVAC service; anda local controller configured to locally store feature or parameter data related to an operation of said system device; and a subnet controller coupled to said data bus by a second physical layer interface and configured to publish a first message via said data bus directing said system device to publish to said data bus a second message including said feature or parameter data.