HVAC PRO User's Guide - HVAC Concepts Inc

308 Pages·2004·3.17 MB·English

by  Johnson Controls, Inc.

Table of Contents
HVAC PRO User’s Guide
Table of Contents HVAC PRO User’s Guide.............................................. 1
Chapter 1 Getting Started with HVAC PRO Software........................1-1
Introduction...................................................................................................... 1-1
Key Concepts................................................................................................... 1-2
HVAC PRO Software .....................................................................................................1-2
Main Window..................................................................................................................1-3
Display Buttons ..............................................................................................................1-3
List Boxes.......................................................................................................................1-4
Online Help ....................................................................................................................1-4
Detailed Procedures........................................................................................ 1-5
Starting HVAC PRO Software........................................................................................1-5
Exiting HVAC PRO Software .........................................................................................1-5
Chapter 1 Getting Started with HVAC PRO Software........................1-1
Introduction...................................................................................................... 1-1
Key Concepts................................................................................................... 1-2
HVAC PRO Software .....................................................................................................1-2
Main Window..................................................................................................................1-3
Display Buttons ..............................................................................................................1-3
List Boxes.......................................................................................................................1-4
Online Help ....................................................................................................................1-4
Detailed Procedures........................................................................................ 1-5
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Starting HVAC PRO Software........................................................................................1-5
Exiting HVAC PRO Software .........................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2 Creating, Saving, and Printing Configurations ................2-1
Introduction...................................................................................................... 2-1
Key Concepts................................................................................................... 2-2
Question/Answer Session ..............................................................................................2-2
Automatic File Upgrade..................................................................................................2-2
Configuration File Types ................................................................................................2-4
Saving a Configuration...................................................................................................2-5
Save As Option ..............................................................................................................2-5
Target Device.................................................................................................................2-5
Print Format ...................................................................................................................2-5
Procedure Overview........................................................................................ 2-6
Detailed Procedures........................................................................................ 2-7
Creating a New Configuration ........................................................................................2-7
Opening a Configuration ................................................................................................2-8
Closing a Configuration..................................................................................................2-8
Saving a Configuration...................................................................................................2-9
Using the Save As Option ..............................................................................................2-9
Printing a Configuration................................................................................................2-12
Changing the Print Format ...........................................................................................2-12
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 2-13
Saving a Configuration.................................................................................................2-13
Chapter 3 Downloading Configurations and VMA Code...................3-1
Introduction...................................................................................................... 3-1
Key Concepts................................................................................................... 3-2
Configuration Download.................................................................................................3-2
VMA Code Download.....................................................................................................3-2
Procedure Overview........................................................................................ 3-3
Detailed Procedures........................................................................................ 3-4
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Downloading the Current Configuration .........................................................................3-4
Downloading VMA Code ................................................................................................3-8
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 3-11
Chapter 4 Uploading and Upgrading Configurations........................4-1
Introduction...................................................................................................... 4-1
Key Concepts................................................................................................... 4-2
Automatic File Upgrade..................................................................................................4-2
Upgrade Controllers Command .....................................................................................4-2
Upgrade Controller Options ...........................................................................................4-4
Procedure Overview........................................................................................ 4-6
Detailed Procedures........................................................................................ 4-7
Uploading a Configuration..............................................................................................4-7
Upgrading a Single Controller ........................................................................................4-8
Upgrading Multiple Controllers.....................................................................................4-10
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 4-14
Uploading a Configuration............................................................................................4-14
Chapter 5 Commissioning a Controller ..............................................5-1
Introduction...................................................................................................... 5-1
Key Concepts................................................................................................... 5-2
Commission Mode .........................................................................................................5-2
Commission Using the Configuration in the Controller...................................................5-2
Exiting Commission Mode in TC-9100 Controllers and VMA1400 Series Devices........5-3
Sensor Calibration in Using the AI Offset Table for ASC Devices .................................5-3
Override Release in Commission Mode.........................................................................5-3
Controller Resetting .......................................................................................................5-4
Procedure Overview........................................................................................ 5-5
Detailed Procedures........................................................................................ 5-6
Commissioning a Controller Using the Current Configuration........................................5-6
Commissioning Using the Configuration in the Controller..............................................5-7
Calibrating Sensors Using the AI Offset Table for ASC Devices ...................................5-8
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Releasing All Overrides..................................................................................................5-9
Exiting Commission Mode for ASC Devices ..................................................................5-9
Exiting Commission Mode for TC-9100 Controllers .....................................................5-12
Exiting Commission Mode for VMA1400 Series Devices.............................................5-13
Resetting a Controller ..................................................................................................5-15
Chapter 6 Viewing and Modifying Configurations.............................6-1
Introduction...................................................................................................... 6-1
Key Concepts................................................................................................... 6-2
Question/Answer (Q/A) List Box ....................................................................................6-2
Procedure Overview........................................................................................ 6-3
Detailed Procedures........................................................................................ 6-4
Viewing a Configuration .................................................................................................6-4
Modifying a Configuration ..............................................................................................6-4
Chapter 7 Viewing and Modifying Configuration Inputs...................7-1
Introduction...................................................................................................... 7-1
Key Concepts................................................................................................... 7-2
Inputs List Box................................................................................................................7-2
Pressure Sensor Analog Input Ranges for ASC Devices...............................................7-2
User-defined Ranges for VMA Inputs ............................................................................7-3
Procedure Overview........................................................................................ 7-5
Detailed Procedures........................................................................................ 7-6
Viewing and Modifying Analog Inputs and Binary Inputs ...............................................7-6
Modifying ASC Analog Inputs ........................................................................................7-6
Modifying ASC Binary Inputs .......................................................................................7-10
Modifying ASC Analog Inputs in Commission Mode....................................................7-11
Modifying ASC Binary Inputs in Commission Mode.....................................................7-13
Modifying TC-9100 Controller Analog Inputs ...............................................................7-14
Modifying TC-9100 Controller Binary Inputs ................................................................7-15
Modifying TC-9100 Controller Analog Inputs and Binary Inputs in Commission Mode7-16
Modifying VMA Analog and Binary Inputs....................................................................7-17
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Defining a Range for VMA Inputs.................................................................................7-19
Modifying VMA Analog and Binary Inputs in Commission Mode .................................7-21
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 7-24
Chapter 8 Viewing and Modifying Configuration Outputs................8-1
Introduction...................................................................................................... 8-1
Key Concepts................................................................................................... 8-2
Outputs List Box.............................................................................................................8-2
ASC Binary Output Min-On/Min-Off Value Conversion..................................................8-2
ASC Staged Binary Output Cycles/Hour Value Conversion...........................................8-3
Procedure Overview........................................................................................ 8-4
Detailed Procedures........................................................................................ 8-5
Viewing and Modifying Analog Outputs (AOs) and Binary Outputs (BOs) ....................8-5
Modifying ASC Analog Outputs......................................................................................8-5
Modifying ASC Binary Outputs.......................................................................................8-7
Modifying ASC Staged Binary Outputs ..........................................................................8-9
Modifying ASC Analog Outputs in Commission Mode .................................................8-10
Modifying ASC Binary Outputs in Commission Mode ..................................................8-12
Modifying TC-9100 Controller Analog Outputs ............................................................8-14
Modifying TC-9100 Controller Binary Outputs .............................................................8-15
Modifying TC-9100 Controller Analog Outputs in Commission Mode..........................8-16
Modifying TC-9100 Controller Binary Outputs in Commission Mode...........................8-18
Modifying VMA Analog and Binary Outputs .................................................................8-19
Modifying VMA Additional Outputs...............................................................................8-21
Modifying VMA Outputs in Commission Mode.............................................................8-25
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 8-30
Chapter 9 Viewing and Modifying Configuration Parameters ..........9-1
Introduction...................................................................................................... 9-1
Key Concepts................................................................................................... 9-2
Parameters List Box.......................................................................................................9-2
Commission Mode Overrides.........................................................................................9-2
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Procedure Overview........................................................................................ 9-3
Detailed Procedures........................................................................................ 9-4
Expanding and Collapsing Parameter Groups...............................................................9-4
Modifying Analog Parameters for ASC and TC Controllers ...........................................9-4
Modifying Binary Parameters for ASC and TC Controllers ............................................9-5
Modifying Time Parameters for ASC and TC Controllers...............................................9-6
Modifying Analog Parameters for VMA Devices ............................................................9-7
Modifying Binary Parameters for VMA Devices .............................................................9-8
Modifying Multistate Parameters for VMA Devices ........................................................9-9
Modifying Parameters in Commission Mode for ASC and TC Controllers ...................9-10
Modifying Parameters in Commission Mode for VMA Devices ....................................9-13
Chapter 10 Setting HVAC PRO Options ..........................................10-1
Introduction.................................................................................................... 10-1
Key Concepts................................................................................................. 10-2
FILES Path...................................................................................................................10-2
Job Information ............................................................................................................10-2
Generate DDL on Save................................................................................................10-2
Generate PRN on Save ...............................................................................................10-2
Parameter Prompting ...................................................................................................10-2
Window Style ...............................................................................................................10-3
Viewing Available VMA Screens ..................................................................................10-5
Procedure Overview...................................................................................... 10-6
Detailed Procedures...................................................................................... 10-7
Setting the FILES Path.................................................................................................10-7
Setting Job Information ................................................................................................10-8
Generating a DDL on Save ..........................................................................................10-9
Generating a PRN on Save..........................................................................................10-9
Activating Parameter Prompting ..................................................................................10-9
Changing Window Style .............................................................................................10-10
Changing VMA Screens.............................................................................................10-10
Chapter 11 Using Sideloops.............................................................11-1
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Introduction.................................................................................................... 11-1
Key Concepts................................................................................................. 11-2
Sideloop List Box .........................................................................................................11-2
Sideloop View and Modify Dialog Box .........................................................................11-3
Procedure Overview...................................................................................... 11-4
Detailed Procedures...................................................................................... 11-5
Defining a New Sideloop..............................................................................................11-5
Selecting a Predefined Hardware Point .......................................................................11-6
Defining an Unused Point or Modifying a Predefined Point .........................................11-7
Defining or Modifying Multiple AIs................................................................................11-7
Changing the Sideloop Name ......................................................................................11-8
Changing Sideloop Inputs, Outputs, or Parameters.....................................................11-8
Changing Answers in the Sideloop Question/Answer Path..........................................11-8
Chapter 12 Using a Template File for Commissioning ..................12-1
Introduction.................................................................................................... 12-1
Key Concepts................................................................................................. 12-2
Template Files..............................................................................................................12-2
Similarities between Configuration and Template Files ...............................................12-2
Differences between Using a Configuration File and a Template File .........................12-3
Template Point Information ..........................................................................................12-3
Controller Commissioning Using a Template...............................................................12-3
Decimal Precision and Updating Point Values.............................................................12-5
Monitoring and Graphing Controller Data Using a Template File.................................12-5
Creating and Customizing a Template File ..................................................................12-7
Procedure Overview...................................................................................... 12-9
Detailed Procedures.................................................................................... 12-10
Opening a Template File............................................................................................12-10
Displaying the Template Point Dialog Box .................................................................12-11
Commissioning a Controller Using a Template File ...................................................12-11
Using Data Graphing..................................................................................................12-13
Template File Syntax, Layout, and Examples ........................................... 12-15
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Template File Syntax .................................................................................................12-15
Syntax Rules ..............................................................................................................12-15
Description of Keywords ............................................................................................12-16
Template File Layout..................................................................................................12-26
Template Files for DDL Users....................................................................................12-27
Template File Examples.............................................................................................12-28
Chapter 13 Using Loop Tuning for ASC Devices ...........................13-1
Introduction.................................................................................................... 13-1
Key Concepts................................................................................................. 13-2
Loop Tuning .................................................................................................................13-2
Considerations Before Loop Tuning.............................................................................13-2
Monitoring a Loop or Data Points.................................................................................13-4
Tuning a Loop Using PRAC .........................................................................................13-4
PRAC Misapplications..................................................................................................13-5
Time Required for PRAC Tuning .................................................................................13-5
Graphing Data File Format...........................................................................................13-5
Procedure Overview...................................................................................... 13-7
Detailed Procedures...................................................................................... 13-8
Accessing the Loop Tuning Feature ............................................................................13-8
Overriding the PI Setpoint ..........................................................................................13-15
Modifying the Vertical Axis .........................................................................................13-15
Modifying the Time Axis .............................................................................................13-17
Starting Pattern Recognition Adaptive Control (PRAC) .............................................13-18
Verifying Process Performance..................................................................................13-19
Tuning a Sample Loop with PRAC.............................................................................13-20
Adjusting Loop Tune Parameters...............................................................................13-21
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 13-23
Chapter 14 Using Data Graphing .....................................................14-1
Introduction.................................................................................................... 14-1
Key Concepts................................................................................................. 14-2
Data Graphing..............................................................................................................14-2
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Procedure Overview...................................................................................... 14-3
Detailed Procedures...................................................................................... 14-4
Creating a Graph..........................................................................................................14-4
Modifying the Vertical Axis ...........................................................................................14-6
Modifying the Time Axis ...............................................................................................14-7
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 14-8
Chapter 15 Testing and Receiving Data from Controllers .............15-1
Introduction.................................................................................................... 15-1
Key Concepts................................................................................................. 15-2
Action Menu .................................................................................................................15-2
Controller Information...................................................................................................15-2
VAV Box Flow Test ......................................................................................................15-3
VAV Diagnostics ..........................................................................................................15-3
VMA Balancer Tool ......................................................................................................15-3
VAV Flow Deadband....................................................................................................15-3
Recalculate Flow Tuning Parameters ..........................................................................15-4
Import AHU DOS Config ..............................................................................................15-5
Reset Controllers .........................................................................................................15-5
ASC Zone Bus Communication ...................................................................................15-5
VMA Controller Software Addressing...........................................................................15-6
Procedure Overview...................................................................................... 15-7
Detailed Procedures...................................................................................... 15-9
Receiving Controller Information on a Single Device...................................................15-9
Receiving Controller Information on All Devices on the N2 Bus ................................15-11
Setting VMA Controller N2 Software Addresses........................................................15-14
Testing a Single VAV Box ..........................................................................................15-14
Testing Multiple VAV Boxes.......................................................................................15-17
Collecting VAV Diagnostics........................................................................................15-20
Using the VMA Balancer Tool ....................................................................................15-21
Setting the VAV Flow Deadband................................................................................15-24
Recalculating Flow Tuning Parameters .....................................................................15-24
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Importing AHU DOS Configurations...........................................................................15-25
Resetting Controllers..................................................................................................15-26
Chapter 16 Using HVAC PRO Software from the OWS..................16-1
Introduction.................................................................................................... 16-1
Key Concepts................................................................................................. 16-2
Installation ....................................................................................................................16-2
Options for Accessing HVAC PRO Software from the OWS........................................16-2
Differences when Using HVAC PRO Software from the OWS.....................................16-3
VMA Download ............................................................................................................16-4
Download VMA Code...................................................................................................16-4
Commissioning.............................................................................................................16-5
Procedure Overview...................................................................................... 16-6
Detailed Procedures...................................................................................... 16-8
Downloading the Current Configuration .......................................................................16-8
Uploading the Configuration in the Controller ..............................................................16-9
Upgrading a Single Controller ....................................................................................16-10
Upgrading Multiple Controllers...................................................................................16-12
Commissioning the Current Configuration .................................................................16-14
Commissioning the Configuration in the Controller ....................................................16-15
Viewing Controller Information for a Single Device....................................................16-16
Viewing Controller Information for All Devices on the Selected Network Controller (NC)16-17
Testing a Single VAV Box ..........................................................................................16-19
Testing Multiple VAV Boxes.......................................................................................16-21
Collecting VAV Diagnostics........................................................................................16-23
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 16-25
Chapter 17 Using HVAC PRO Software in Pass Through Mode ...17-1
Introduction.................................................................................................... 17-1
Key Concepts................................................................................................. 17-2
HVAC PRO Software in Pass Through Mode ..............................................................17-2
Site Book......................................................................................................................17-2
Pass Through vs. Standard Mode................................................................................17-2