The Multi-Zone Variable Air Volume (VAV) System
The Single-Zone Variable Air Volume (VAV) System
Resources



The Multi-Zone Variable Air Volume (VAV) System

The Zonemaster VAV is a sophisticated Air Conditioner Management System that regulates temperature in each zone (both heating & cooling) by varying the volume of airflow from the Air Conditioning Unit.

It uses advanced electronics to continually sense the temperature in each zone and regulate the amount of cool or warm air so that the preset temperature is maintained. You may have a room in full sun and a study on the shady side of the house yet you want a similar temperature in both rooms.

You program the VAV to the desired temperatures for each zone and the system will do the rest, varying the airflow to maintain the temperature you want in each room throughout the day. The VAV system is directing the available airflow where it is most needed, creating greater levels of comfort and efficiency.

An investment in a Zonemaster VAV can mean considerable savings in the size of the air conditioning unit needed and further savings through efficiency of flow management.

Features:

  • Controls up to 16 zones
  • Senses changes in heat loads and automatically
    adjusts airflow accordingly
  • Can be operated from all zones, plus also from a central location
  • Simple, one touch keypad operation
  • Electronic zone labelling
  • Supply air temperature safety function
  • Activates powerful VAV dampers
  • 5 year warranty
  • All zones programmable for time/temperature
  • Easy Installation 24 Volt Plug In
 

It is ideal for homes where:

  • The occupants have different temperature needs
  • Different rooms have changing temperature needs at different times
    of the day

Remember that the VAV is managing air volume and not air temperature, which is set by the Air Conditioning unit. The VAV system will rarely achieve a temperature lower (cooling mode), or higher (heating mode) than that set by the A/C units temperature control.



The Single Zone Variable Air Volume (VAV) System

The Single Zone VAV system works on the same principal as the more sophisticated Multi Zone model explained above. It is designed to regulate one room or space that might be used infrequently but needs to be able to react to greatly increased heat loads in a short space of time.

Some typical examples are:

  • The Boardroom
  • The Lunchroom
  • The Dining Room
  • The Home Theatre or Games Room

Each will instantly get an influx of people and require extra airflow to keep the temperature constant.

The Thermostat in the room controller senses the increased heat load and signals the Damper to open to maximum, to try and return the room to its set temperature. The only alternative to this is to keep the room air conditioned to the required level all the time which can be very wasteful in energy terms. It is programmable in similar fashion to the Multi Zone VAV above.

All Zonemaster models are compatible with most Ducted Reverse Cycle Air Conditioners available in Australia. Please consult your installer.




Resources

To download PDF files, right-click the link below and select 'Save Target As'

Zonemaster VAV Climate Zoning System - Technical & User Manual (PDF 640KB)
Zonemaster Single Zone Climate Zoning System - Technical Manual (PDF 608KB)
Zonemaster VAV - System Configuration (PDF 92KB)


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