AHU Simulator

Lesson 3.4

Map the points. Wire the controller. Learn the sequence. Run the system.

Point Mapping

Point Category
OAT (Outside Air Temperature) AI
Return_Air_T (Return Air Temperature) AI
Supply Air Temp AI
Dct_StatPres (Duct Static Pressure) AI
OCC (Occupancy) BI
OADmpr_Cmd (Outside Air Damper 0-100%) AO
ChW Valve (Chilled Water Valve 0-100%) AO
HW_Vlv (Hot Water Valve 0-100%) AO
Fan Speed Cmd (Fan Speed Command 0-100%) AO
FanEnable (Fan Enable On/Off) BO

Wire Sheet

Input terminals: AI1-AI4 (Analog In), BI1 (Binary In) Output terminals: AO1-AO4 (Analog Out), BO1 (Binary Out)

Sequence of Operations

OFF: System unoccupied. Fan off, all dampers closed, both valves closed, VFD at 0%.

ECONOMIZER: OAT below 65 degrees F and cooling is needed. Fan on, OA damper opens, CHW valve closed, VFD modulates for DSP.

COOLING: Cooling needed but OAT too warm for economizer. Fan on, OA damper at minimum (20%), CHW valve modulates, VFD modulates for DSP.

HEATING: Below heating setpoint. Fan on, OA damper at minimum (20%), HW valve modulates, VFD modulates for DSP.

DEADBAND: Between setpoints. Fan on, OA damper at minimum (20%), both valves closed, VFD holds DSP setpoint.


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