Oct. 23, 2014: ACCA Urges HVAC Manufacturers to Develop Universal Communication Protocols
Contractor Organization Says This Would Provide Numerous Benefits
ARLINGTON, Va. — ACCA is urging HVAC industry manufacturers to become engaged in the development and implementation of universal communication protocols for equipment commissioning and ongoing diagnosis for the purposes of ensuring that HVAC equipment is properly installed and maintained. Similar to what the automotive industry has achieved, initial objectives would be the development of a common set of error codes and a standardized access method (e.g., connection port or wireless) for data collection.
ACCA said that developing and implementing universal communication protocols and diagnostic tools for HVAC equipment would have numerous benefits, positioning the industry to overcome some of its toughest challenges; such as: