High Rise Offices Induction Unit
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Carrier Comfort Network Overview

The Carrier Comfort Network (CCN) is an integrated network of communicating controllers. CCN integrates reliable Direct Digital Control (DDC) technology with high-quality HVAC equipment for maximum operational efficiency and precise comfort levels.

CCN provides all the benefits of an energy management system, allowing owners to manage energy consumption in an economical and environmentally responsible manner.

CCN's modular architecture and flexibility allows for cost effective application in any size building as well as facilitates easy future expansions.

The primary components of the Carrier Comfort Network (CCN) include:

Equipment Controls

Product integrated controls that are factory mounted direct digital control controllers that provide optimum control of Carrier products.

HVAC System Managers

The Carrier Comfort Network (CCN) can be integrated with HVAC system managers which can optimize your building performance. These system include:

Network Options

The Carrier Comfort Network (CCN) can be expanded by adding any of the following system options:

Remote Access/Monitoring

Options for remote access and monitoring of your system.

Retrofit Controllers (Comfort Controllers)

Micro-processor based controllers used to manage non-Carrier products such as cooling towers and pumps.

User Interface Tools

The Carrier Comfort Network (CCN) has many User Interface tools that are used to interact with the components of the CCN system. These user interface tools include:


Equipment Controls

Product Integrated Controls
Product Integrated Controls (PICs) are factory mounted direct digital controls. PICs include software that provides diagnostics and checks of sensors, compressors and overall unit operation. PICs maybe used standalone or in a network configuration.

HVAC System Managers

Flotronic System Manager
Carrier's Flotronic™ System manager provides intelligent management of up to eight reciprocating chillers feeding a common chilled water loop. It can also coordinate the control of secondary loop pumps, bypass valve and other ancillary equipment.

Chillervisor System
Chillervisor is an intelligent network of communicating electronic equipment controllers. Chillervisor is used to automate tasks, perform system diagnostics and track equipment histories. Chillervisor also promotes equipment longevity through the use of self-adaptive control routines and increases plant productivity through flexible programming and simplified scheduling.

Digital Air Volume (DAV) System (Terminal System Manager)
Carrier's Digital Air Volume (DAV) System offers completely integrated control of Air Terminal Units. Using DAV, the operation of self-contained Units or Air Handlers is automatically adjusted to meet a zone's heating and cooling requirements. The Carrier Comfort Network provides the communicating link between the HVAC equipment to maintain the DAV System's integrated system operation and performance.

Water System Manager
The Chillervisor, Flotronic™ System Manager, and DAV (Digital Air Volume) System can interface with Carrier's Water System Manager to provide a totally integrated system, matching the chiller plant output to the building's actual demand.

Network Options

Data Collection/Transfer
Used to collect and store usage, runtime and historical data. All data can be retrieved manually or automatically for use in Management reports or troubleshooting.

Facility Time Scheduler
Allows for fast, flexible scheduling of all equipment connected to CCN. This enhanced scheduler can be used to configure occupancy periods based on fixed times, or schedules may vary from day to day (i.e., facility opening and closing times, dawn and dusk times, etc.).

Timed Force
Simplifies system overrides, enabling you to schedule overrides and override releases in advance, and group multiple devices for overrides. Timed Force performs overrides on a pre-scheduled basis, and gives users the flexibility to choose from a variety of configuration options.

Loadshed
Monitors and controls electrical demand, automatically adjusting system operation to help eliminate associated utility charges. When the system approaches a pre-set demand threshold, selected pieces of equipment are shed (turned off), allowing operators to manage the system's peak load.

Remote Communications
Monitor and control your CCN system from across the street or across the country via an Autodial Gateway and standard telephone lines. With multiple Autodial Gateways, you can connect to several remote buildings at the same time. You can also access your building through a direct PC to PC interface via internal modems and view your system just as if you were on site.

Remote Access/Monitoring

Remote Access
Remote Access can used to monitor functions, systems and overall building operation through the use of an ordinary personal computer equipped with a modem. Remote Access can be password protected to prevent unauthorized usage.

Remote Monitoring
Carrier offers a complete range of remote access and monitoring solutions for control of equipment and building systems. Using Customer Remote Access, users can control, monitor and modify their building system. Using Carrier Service Remote Access/Monitoring, users can have a Carrier service office monitor their building system for diagnostic and preventive maintenance purposes. Using Carrier CCN Remote Monitoring, users can have Carrier's Global Monitoring Center watch their building for troubleshooting and quick response. And finally, Carrier offers SerView Remote monitoring, designed to monitor Carrier and non-Carrier chillers.

Retrofit Controllers

Comfort Controllers
Carrier Comfort Controllers are microprocessor-based controllers that provide all the features necessary for complete stand-alone or network control of non-Carrier products or existing Carrier equipment. Comfort Controllers are compatible with the Carrier Comfort Network, Carrier's VVT Comfort System and Temp Comfort System.

User Interfaces

ComfortWORKS
The operator interface for Carrier Comfort Network (CCN), ComfortWORKS offers a comprehensive package of unique features designed to enhance building performance and improve operating efficiency.

Building Supervisor Software
Full-featured software package used to operate the Carrier Comfort Network (CCN) system. The Building Supervisor allows users to monitor and manage their building system from a personal computer.

Network Service Tool
A personal computer-based software package that allows technicians to have access to any Carrier Comfort Network (CCN) system component. It is used to display operating information, configure operating parameters, override controls and create and edit programs.

Local Interface Device (LID)
A standalone product used to view, monitor and configure Carrier Comfort Network (CCN) Product Integrated Controls and field-installed Comfort Controllers.

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