As listed in your answer the coil could be designed to accept either cold or hot water.
Fan coil vs heat pump.
In buildings such as hotels where there is a need for temperature control in individual zones a split system is used that consists of an exterior condensing unit and cooling system and an interior fan coil or heat pump unit located near the conditioned space.
A fan coil unit is made up of a fan and either a heating or cooling element to provide warmth during the colder months of the year and cool air during summer.
The fan would blow air from the room.
Controls can be as simple as one unit and one thermostat.
In most cases they can be used on devices like ductless heat pumps because they aren t connected to traditional ventilation.
Fan coil and heat pump units.
Heat pumps are also available with two stage compressors and variable fan speeds for improved comfort.
You have most of the answer listed.
Have you ever wondered about the difference between fan coil units vs heat pumps in condos.
Fan coil units in condos.
A fan coil unit is a generic name for a box that contains a fan and a coil.
Do you know if you have a fan coil unit or a heat pump in your suite.
What are the major differences between the two.
Fan coil systems are comprised of water to air coil air handlers connected via a two or four pipe insulated water loop.
Water source and geothermal heat pump systems are the most energy cost and space efficient of any system in the industry.