Abstract: A system includes a variable-capacity compressor operable at a first capacity and at a second capacity that is higher than the first capacity and an outdoor-air-temperature sensor. A control module receives a demand signal from a thermostat and operates the variable-capacity compressor in a first mode when communication with the outdoor-air-temperature sensor has not been interrupted and in a fault mode when communication with the outdoor-air-temperature sensor has been interrupted. In the first mode, the control module switches the variable-capacity compressor between the first capacity and the second capacity based on the demand signal and the outdoor-air-temperature data. In the fault mode, the control module operates the variable-capacity compressor by operating the variable-capacity compressor at at least one of the first capacity and the second capacity based on the demand signal.

Abstract: A climate-control system may include a variable-capacity compressor unit and a control module controlling the compressor unit. The compressor unit may be operable in a first capacity mode and in a second capacity mode that is higher than the first capacity mode. The control module may be configured to switch the compressor unit among a shutdown state, the first capacity mode and the second capacity mode based on a demand signal and outdoor-air-temperature data.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided that may include a housing and an electronic component disposed within the housing. The housing may include a plug configured to engage a terminal assembly extending from a compressor shell and facilitate electrical communication between the plug and the terminal assembly. An exterior surface of the housing may include one or more receptacles extending therethrough in electrical communication with the electronic component.

Abstract: A compressor may include a shell, a terminal assembly and an electronics module. The terminal assembly may engage the shell and may include an outwardly extending conductor and a terminal fence at least partially surrounding the conductor. The electronics module may include a back plate having an opening through which the terminal fence may be received. The back plate may include an engagement feature and a spring element. The engagement feature may removably engage the terminal fence. The spring element may contact the shell and bias the back plate away from the shell.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided that may include a housing and an electronic component disposed within the housing. The housing may include a plug configured to engage a terminal assembly extending from a compressor shell and facilitate electrical communication between the plug and the terminal assembly. An exterior surface of the housing may include one or more receptacles extending therethrough in electrical communication with the electronic component.