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2.   Introduction
The  Infinity®  System  consists  of  several  intelligent  communicating
components  which  include  the  Infinity  System  Control  (or  User
Interface),  variable  speed  furnace  or  FE  fan  coil,  2-stage AC  and  HP,
(including Geothermal units), multi-stage AC and HP, variable capacity
HP and AC units, and Infinity System Package units  which continually
communicate  with  each  other  via  a  four-wire  connection  called  the
ABCD bus. Commands, operating conditions, and other data are passed
continually between components over the ABCD bus. The result is a new
level of comfort, versatility, and simplicity.
All  Infinity  System  furnaces  or  fan  coils  are  variable-speed  and  multi
stage  for  maximum  flexibility,  efficiency,  and  comfort.  They  support
controlled ventilation, humidification, dehumidification,  and  air quality
control.  Either  an  Infinity  System  (communicating),  or  a  standard
single-stage 24VAC controlled outdoor unit may be used.
When using conventional single-stage outdoor units, the Infinity System
furnace or fan coil provides the 24 volt signals needed to control them.
When  using  multi-stage  conventional  outdoor  units  or  heat  pumps,  an
Infinity  System  Network  Interface  Module  or  “NIM”  (P/N
SYSTXCCNIM01)  may  be  required  to  provide  additional  control
outputs.  Also,  the  NIM  with  a  translator  board  (SYSTXXXTRB01)
allows connection of a Carrier HRV or ERV without the need for separate
wall control.
When  using  a  Carrier  HRV  or  ERV  with  a  zoned  system,  the  Infinity
System Zone board with  a translator board (SYSTXXXTRB01)  allows
connection of a Carrier HRV or ERV without the need for separate wall
control or NIM.
All system components are controlled through the wall mounted Infinity
System  Control,  which  replaces  the  conventional  thermostat  and