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If not in effect <strong>and</strong> unit is in a pre-occupied purge mode<br />

(Operating ModesMODEIAQ.P=ON), then the trip point<br />

is T.PRG.<br />

If not in effect <strong>and</strong> unit is in an occupied mode (Operating<br />

ModesMODEIAQ.P=ON), then the trip point is<br />

TEMPVOCC.<br />

For all other cases, the trip point is TEMPVUNC.<br />

NOTE: The unoccupied economizer free cooling does not<br />

qualify as a HVAC cool mode as it is an energy saving feature<br />

<strong>and</strong> has its own OAT lockout already. The unoccupied free<br />

cooling mode (HVAC mode = Unocc. Free Cool) will override<br />

any unoccupied vent mode from triggering a tempering mode.<br />

A minimum amount of time must pass before calling out<br />

any tempering mode. In effect, the EDT must fall below the<br />

trip point value –1° F continuously for a minimum of 2 minutes.<br />

Also, at the end of a mechanical cooling cycle, a 10 minutes<br />

delay will be enforced before considering a tempering during<br />

vent mode in order to allow any residual cooling to dissipate<br />

from the evaporator coil.<br />

If the above conditions are met, the algorithm is free to<br />

select the tempering mode (MODETEMP).<br />

If a tempering mode becomes active, the modulating heat<br />

source (staged gas or hot water) will attempt to maintain<br />

leaving-air temperature (LAT) at the tempering set point used<br />

to trigger the tempering mode. The technique for modulation of<br />

set point for staged gas <strong>and</strong> hydronic heat is the same as in a<br />

heat mode. More information regarding the operation of heating<br />

can be referenced in the Heating Control section.<br />

Recovery from a tempering mode (MODETEMP) will<br />

occur when the EDT rises above the trip point. On any change<br />

in HVACMODE, the tempering routine will re-assess the tempering<br />

set point which may cause the control to continue or exit<br />

tempering mode.<br />

Static Pressure Control — Variable air volume (VAV)<br />

air-conditioning systems must provide varying amounts of air<br />

to the conditioned space. As air terminals downstream of the<br />

unit modulate their flows, the unit must simply maintain<br />

control over duct static pressure in order to accommodate the<br />

needs of the terminals, <strong>and</strong> therefore to meet the varying<br />

combined airflow requirement. The unit design includes two<br />

alternative optional means of accommodating this requirement.<br />

This section describes the technique by which this control takes<br />

place.<br />

A unit intended for use in a VAV system can be equipped<br />

with an optional variable frequency drive (VFD) for the supply<br />

fan. The speed of the fan can be controlled directly by the<br />

ComfortLink controls. A transducer is used to measure duct<br />

static pressure. The signal from the transducer is received by<br />

the RXB board <strong>and</strong> is then used in a PID control routine to determine<br />

the required fan speed. The required speed is then<br />

communicated to the VFD.<br />

Generally only VAV systems utilize static pressure control.<br />

It is required because as the system VAV terminals modulate<br />

closed when less air is required, there must be a means of<br />

controlling airflow from the unit, thereby effectively preventing<br />

overpressurization <strong>and</strong> its accompanying problems.<br />

The three most fundamental configurations for most applications<br />

are ConfigurationSPSP.CF, which is the static<br />

pressure control type, ConfigurationSPSP.S, used to<br />

enable the static pressure sensor, <strong>and</strong> ConfigurationSP<br />

SP.SP, the static pressure set point to be maintained.<br />

OPERATION — On units equipped with a VFD <strong>and</strong> a proper<br />

static pressure sensor, when SP.CF, SP.S <strong>and</strong> SP.SP are configured,<br />

a PID routine periodically measures the duct static pressure<br />

<strong>and</strong> calculates the error from set point. This error at any<br />

point in time is simply the duct static pressure set point minus<br />

the measured duct static. The error becomes the basis for the<br />

Proportional term of the PID. The routine also calculates the<br />

64<br />

integral of the error over time, <strong>and</strong> the derivative (rate of<br />

change) of the error. A value is calculated as a result of this PID<br />

routine, <strong>and</strong> this value is then used to create an output signal<br />

used to adjust the VFD to maintain the static pressure set point.<br />

Static pressure reset is the ability to force a lowering of the<br />

static pressure set point through an external control signal.<br />

Explained in detail further below, the control supports this in<br />

two separate ways; through a 4 to 20 mA signal input wired to<br />

TB202 terminals 6 <strong>and</strong> 7 (thereby facilitating third party<br />

control), or via CCN controls.<br />

In the latter case, this feature leverages the communications<br />

capabilities of VAV systems employing ComfortID terminals<br />

under linkage. The system dynamically determines <strong>and</strong><br />

maintains an optimal duct static pressure set point based on<br />

the actual load conditions in the space. This can result in a<br />

significant reduction in required fan energy by lowering the set<br />

point to only the level required to maintain adequate airflow<br />

throughout the system.<br />

SETTING UP THE SYSTEM — The options for static<br />

pressure control are found under the Local Display Mode<br />

ConfigurationSP. See Table 50.<br />

Static Pressure Configuration (SP.CF) — This variable is<br />

used to configure the use of ComfortLink controls for static<br />

pressure control.<br />

When set to disable, there is no static pressure control by<br />

ComfortLink controls. This would be used for a constant volume<br />

(CV) application when static pressure control is not required<br />

or for a VAV application if there will be third-party control<br />

of the VFD. In this latter case, a suitable means of control<br />

must be field installed.<br />

When set to enable, this will enable the use of ComfortLink<br />

controls for static pressure control via a supply fan VFD.<br />

Static Pressure Sensor (SP.S) — This variable enables the use<br />

of a supply duct static pressure sensor. This must be enabled to<br />

use ComfortLink controls for static pressure control. If using a<br />

third-party control for the VFD or IGV, this should be disabled.<br />

Static Pressure Low Range (SP.LO) — This is the minimum<br />

static pressure that the sensor will measure. For most sensors<br />

this will be 0 in. wg. The ComfortLink controls will map this<br />

value to a 4 mA sensor input.<br />

Static Pressure High Range (SP.HI) — This is the maximum<br />

static pressure that the sensor will measure. Commonly this<br />

will be 5 in. wg. The ComfortLink controls will map this value<br />

to a 20 mA sensor input.<br />

Static Pressure Set Point (SP.SP) — This is the static pressure<br />

control point. It is the point against which the<br />

ComfortLink controls compares the actual measured supply<br />

duct pressure for determination of the error that is used for PID<br />

control. Generally one would set SP.SP to the minimum value<br />

necessary for proper operation of air terminals in the conditioned<br />

space at all load conditions. Too high of a value will<br />

cause unnecessary fan motor power consumption at part-load<br />

conditions <strong>and</strong>/or noise problems. Too low a value will result in<br />

insufficient airflow. Additional information will be found on<br />

page 65, under Static Pressure Reset.<br />

VFD Minimum Speed (SP.MN) — This is the minimum<br />

speed for the supply fan VFD. Typically the value is chosen to<br />

maintain a minimum level of ventilation.<br />

NOTE: Most VFDs have a built-in minimum speed adjustment<br />

which must be configured for 0% when using ComfortLink<br />

controls for static pressure control.<br />

VFD Maximum Speed (SP.MX) — This is the maximum<br />

speed for the supply fan VFD. This is usually set to 100%.<br />

VFD Fire Speed Override (SP.FS) — This is the speed that<br />

the supply fan VFD will use during the fire modes; pressurization,<br />

evacuation <strong>and</strong> purge. This is usually set to 100%.

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