Commercial HVAC System Diagram
In an office building, a packed conference room and a quiet corner office need very different amounts of cooling at the same time. ArcSite's commercial HVAC system diagram shows how one air handling unit feeds VAV boxes that open or close to match each zone's load.
Key Features
This commercial HVAC system diagram includes:
- Air handling unit (AHU) with outside and return air intakes
- Filter and cooling coil
- Supply fan on a VFD (variable frequency drive)
- Fully open VAV box in a high-load zone
- Partly open VAV box in a moderate-load zone
- Zone thermostats wired to each VAV box
- Diffusers and a return air path
Every zone gets the same 55°F air, so each VAV box controls its room by air volume, not temperature.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a VAV box do?
VAV stands for variable air volume. The box opens or closes a damper to send more or less air into its zone, based on the thermostat in that room.
Can I add more zones?
Yes! Copy a VAV box, diffuser, and thermostat in ArcSite for each new zone and tie it into the main duct.
Does ArcSite work for a mechanical contractor with several estimators?
Yes. Each estimator gets a paid seat, managers get admin access, and your developers can connect ArcSite to your project software with the API and webhooks.










