Abstract: A central controller for an intelligent environmental air management system includes at least one processor and memory storing instructions executable by the at least one processor. The instructions, when executed, cause the central controller to detect and communicate with an air hazard sensor, an environmental condition monitor, and an air hazard mitigation device of the intelligent environmental air management system.

Abstract: A system and method of configuring HVAC components in an HVAC system including a main system controller in operable communication with at least one auxiliary controller, wherein the main system controller and each of the at least one auxiliary controllers include a near field communication interface. The HVAC system components are configured by placing each of the at least one auxiliary controllers in close proximity to the main system controller, and operating the main system controller to initiate a pairing event.

Abstract: A thermostat including a switching device, a first connector operably coupled to the switching device, a computing device in electrical communication with the switching device, and a second connector operably coupled to the computing device, wherein the computing device is configured to transmit and receive signals to the second connector over a system bus.

Abstract: A method of exchanging parametric data between at least one HVAC component including a first near field communication interface and a second device including a second near field communication interface is provided. The method includes supplying power to the first near field communication interface, and initiating a pairing event between the first near field communication interface and the second near field communication interface. The method also includes exchanging the parametric data between the first near field communication interface and the second near field communication interface.

Abstract: A system and method to manage energy consumption in an HVAC system including a main system controller, including a near field communication interface, and at least one HVAC component in operable communication with the main system controller; wherein the main system controller is configured to compile energy consumption data from the at least one HVAC component, and transfer said energy consumption data to an auxiliary device via the near field communication interface.

Abstract: A system and method of configuring HVAC components in an HVAC system including a main system controller in operable communication with at least one auxiliary controller, wherein the main system controller and each of the at least one auxiliary controllers include a near field communication interface. The HVAC system components are configured by placing each of the at least one auxiliary controllers in close proximity to the main system controller, and operating the main system controller to initiate a pairing event.

Abstract: A system and method to automatically detect and identify system components, wherein the system includes a processing device and at least one system component operably coupled to the processing device via a discrete connection. The method including the steps of operating the processing device to detect at least one electrical characteristic of the at least one system component, and operating the processing device to identify a type of the at least one system component based on the at least one electrical characteristic. The method further includes the step of operating the processing device to allow a user to confirm the identified type of the at least one system component.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling a multi-zone HVAC system, wherein the controller operates at least one damper based on an adjustable first timing parameter and a relative damper position based on a zone demand.