Controls, Start-Up, Operation, Service and ... - Climayoreo
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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%.