WHAT: Trane Technologies’ residential HVAC brands (Trane Residential and American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning) will expand Trane and American Standard Link Compatibility starting May 20th, 2024.
The addition of a Link Relay Panel allows Trane Link Communicating Systems to pair with non-communicating 24V variable speed indoor units and provides customers with more flexibility and a lower-cost alternative to a communicating air handler or furnace, while still getting the comfort and energy efficiency of variable-speed technology.
WHO: David Lothe, System Controls Product Manager at Trane Technologies.
WHEN/WHERE: Link Relay Panels are now available for order, and shipments begin May 20, 2024. More details of which systems the Link Relay Panel will be compatible with can be found below:
- TEM8 Air Handler
- S9V2 Furnace
- S9V2-VS Furnace
- L8V1 Low NOx Furnace
- POVO Modular Air Handler
WHY: Trane and American Standard are always on the lookout to provide more versatility for their high-end variable-speed products. With the addition of the Link Relay Panel, certain 24V variable speed indoor products will be able to pair with the XV17 lineup, including the ability to add Trane Link functionality and connectivity to 90% furnaces; the new relay panel is also ideal for configurations such as:
- Meeting California’s low-NOx furnace requirements.
- Using a modular air handler.
- Accommodating more than two accessories.
While the initial launch is focused on the XV17 lineup, compatibility will expand to Trane’s full link communicating variable speed outdoor lineup later this year.
AUDIO/VISUAL: To learn more about Trane and American Standard Link Zoning, or Trane and American Standard equipment please visit the website.
next-generation communicating platform
Trane Link is a next-generation communicating platform that wirelessly communicates with the Trane Diagnostics mobile app, helping to ensure installation accuracy and faster commissioning during the installation process of Variable Speed systems. Plus, the Trane Diagnostics mobile app accesses Trane Link’s built-in system sensors for simple configuration and diagnostics—right from the palm of the hand.
Trane Link systems are also built to be “plug and play.” Once the technician has connected the outdoor unit, indoor unit, system controller and smart thermostat, they simply need to turn on the system. The equipment will communicate and configure the system automatically to default settings. In addition to providing immediate access to system alerts, Trane Link offers several advantages on a service call. Technicians can access system data without the need to bring gauges and probes into the attic, onto the roof, or under the house to get data or check configurations.