anywAiR Ducted Controller Guide
Setting Up and Managing Zones
Configure zone names, operation, schedules and sensors
Use the controller's zone screen to manage airflow to individual areas of the home.
Before you begin: The zones shown on the controller correspond to motorised dampers installed in the duct system. The available features may vary depending on the controller version and system configuration.
1. Access and configure zones
| Action | What to do |
|---|---|
| Open zone control | From the main control screen, select Zones or the zone control icon. |
| Review available zones | The controller will display the configured areas, such as Living Room, Bedroom 1 or Kitchen. Each zone corresponds to a motorised damper in the duct system. |
| Turn a zone on or off | Tap the toggle beside the zone name. When a zone is on, conditioned air flows to that area. Turning it off closes the associated damper and redirects airflow to active zones. |
| Rename a zone | Open the zone settings menu and select the current zone label. Enter a clear room name, such as Kids Room, instead of a generic label such as Zone 3. |
Airflow caution: Avoid closing too many zones at the same time. Excessive restriction may reduce airflow, affect comfort and place the duct system under increased pressure.
2. Schedules and zone groups
- Create schedules to automatically change zone operation at selected times, such as switching bedroom zones off during the day.
- Group zones, where supported, to operate several areas together. For example, a group named Living Areas may control multiple dampers with one command.
- Review the schedule after saving it to confirm the correct zones, days and operating times have been selected.
Feature availability: Zone grouping and scheduling options depend on the installed controller version and system setup.
3. Temperature sensor settings
Where the system supports individual zone temperature sensors:
- Open the zone setup or zone settings menu.
- Select the relevant zone.
- Assign the corresponding temperature sensor to that area.
- Save the configuration and confirm the zone displays the expected temperature information.
Correct sensor assignment enables the controller to manage temperature using information from the relevant zone.
4. Confirm zone operation
After configuration, test every zone individually:
| Test | Expected result |
|---|---|
| Zone on | Turn the zone on and confirm airflow is present at the outlets serving that area. |
| Zone off | Turn the zone off and confirm airflow reduces or stops, indicating that the damper has closed. |
| Zone mapping | Confirm each controller label operates the correct physical area. Incorrect operation may indicate that the zone motors have not been mapped correctly. |
5. Tips for an effective zone setup
- Ensure each zone has adequate return-air provision to help prevent pressure imbalance.
- Do not close an excessive number of zones at once, as this may restrict airflow and reduce system efficiency.
- Use clear, recognisable room names so occupants can operate the system easily.
- Check the installer setup menu when zone labels do not operate the expected area.
- Have the damper mapping and airflow setup checked by the installer if a zone does not open, close or deliver airflow correctly.
Installer support may be required: Zone motor mapping, damper commissioning and airflow balancing are installation-level tasks. Contact the installing contractor if the controller commands do not match the physical zones or airflow remains incorrect.