Hvac Instrumentation and Controls

SECTION 15900
HVAC INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes: Building Automation System (BAS) and control equipment for HVAC systems and
components, including control components for terminal heating and cooling units not supplied with
factory-wired controls.
B. The BAS system shall tie into the existing Building Automation System at Leake building on 575 Alderman
Road.
C. Related Sections:
1. Section 15940 - Sequence of Operation contains requirements that relate to this Section.
2. Section 15122 – Meters and Gages.
2.3. Divisions 2, 13, 15 and 16 contain various sections specifying equipment with factory furnished
control packages and/or components required for integration with HVAC controls.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Algorithm: A software procedure for solving a recurrent mathematical or logical problem.
B. Analog: A continuously varying signal or value (temperature, current, velocity, etc.).
C. Binary: A two-state system where an “ON” condition is represented by a high signal level and an
“OFF” condition is represented by a low signal level.
D. Building Automation System (BAS): The entire system of hardware and software specifically de-
signed to centrally manage building HVAC and related utilities. The BAS includes the DDC sub-
system, open system ports, and open protocol bus or integrators and network routers for con-
nection to information networks.
E. BAS Contractor: The Building Automation System Contractor responsible for the installation of
the Building Automation System specified herein.
F. Control Process: The software required to perform a complete control loop from input signal to
interlock logic, process calculation to final output signal control.
G. Control Wiring: Includes conduit, wire and wiring devices to install a complete Control System
including motor control circuits, interlocks, thermostats, PE and EP switches and like devices. In-
cludes all wiring from a DDC cabinet to all sensors and points defined in the Points List summary
or specified herein and required to execute the sequence of operation. Includes necessary
power wiring to all BAS devices, digital controllers including terminal units and actuators.
H. Deadband: A temperature range over which no heating or cooling energy is supplied, such as 72-
78 degrees F, i.e. as opposed to single point changeover or overlap, or a range from setpoint
over which no control action is taken.
I. Direct Digital Control System: The portion of the BAS which provides closed loop control of all
HVAC equipment.
J. Distributed Control: A system whereby all control processing is decentralized and independent
of a central computer. The control system is built up of stand-alone controllers. A single con-
troller failure shall not impact more than one system.
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K. Integration: The ability of control system components from different manufacturers to connect
together and provide coordinated control via real-time data exchange through a common com-
munications data exchange protocol. Integration shall extend to the operator’s workstation
software, which shall support user interaction with all control system components. Methods of
integration include industry standard protocols such as: BACnet, LonMark/LonTalk, OLE for
Process Control (OPC) or integrator interfaces between cooperating manufacturer’s systems.
L. Network: A system of distributed control units that are linked together on a communication
highway. A network allows sharing of point information between all control units. Additionally,
a network provides central monitoring and control of the entire system from any distributed
control unit location. First tier networks shall provide “Peer-to-Peer” communications. Second
tier networks shall provide either “Peer-to-Peer”, Master-Slave or Supervised Token Passing
communications.
M. Open Protocol Bus (OPB): A pre-programmed communications integrator that allows devices
from one manufacturer to communicate and interact with those of another.
N. Open System Port (OSP): A user programmable communications port that provides the ability to
develop custom communications processes to integrate other operating systems with the BAS
System.
O. Operator-Machine Interface: A method by which an operator communicates with a BAS System.

Operator-machine interfacing allows an operator to command, monitor, and program the sys-
tem.
P. Peripheral: Input/Output equipment used to communicate with the computer and make copies
of system outputs. Peripherals include CRT, printer, tape deck, diskette, etc.
Q. Pick Point: A pick point is a graphical display element that allows the operator to “click” the item
and automatically display the associated screen or service. Any screen may have pick points to
or be linked from any other screen. Pick points shall be configured on each display screen to
provide a logical user navigation system using a ladder tree hierarchy.
R. PID Control Loop: A mathematical calculation used to evaluate a control input and determine
the control output value required to maintain the input value at setpoint. The PID (Proportional,
Integral, Derivative) control loop shall have operator adjustable maximum rate of change, P and
D gains and loop response time delay. The loop shall be self-integrating so that no integral con-
stant is required and the loop shall not be subject to “Integral Windup”.
S. The term “provide” means “provide complete in place”, that is, furnished and installed and ready
for operation and use.
1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Control system consists of sensors, indicators, actuators, final control elements, interface equipment,
other apparatus, accessories, and software connected to distributed controllers operating in multiuser,
Capable of multitasking environment on token-passing network and programmed to control mechanical
systems in seamless interface with existing
B. The BAS Contractor shall furnish and install a complete Building Automation System (BAS) for all
mechanical systems and other facility systems as included in the project documents. The BAS will provide
the functional features as defined in Part 1-General Requirements, Part 2-Products, and Part 3-Execution of
these Specifications. The BAS Contractor shall provide a complete and operational system to perform all
sequences of operations stated within Part 3 or shown on the control drawings.
In addition, the following apply:
a. The work under this Section shall include all materials and labor to perform all work required
for the installation of the BAS as specified.

b. The drawings and Specifications are complementary to one another—meaning that what is
called for on one is to be considered called for in both. Where conflicts exist between the
Specifications and/or drawings, the more stringent requirement shall apply.
c. The BAS Contractor shall be responsible for field verification of site conditions and for gather-
ing all necessary field data for all items to be provided under this contract prior to submitting
his or her bid.
d. Where work specified under other Sections of this Specification connects to equipment or
systems that are listed and described in this Section, the BAS Contractor shall provide proper
connection(s) to such equipment, including trade coordination.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. General: Submit in accordance with Section 01330.
B. Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples
2. Each submittal shall have a cover sheet with the following information provided: submittal
ID number; date; project name, address, and title; BAS Contractor name, address and
phone number; BAS Contractor project manager.
3. Each submittal shall include the following information.

a. BAS riser diagram showing all DDC controllers, operator workstations, network
repeaters, and network wiring.
b. One-line schematics and system flow diagrams showing the location of all control
devices.
c. Points list for each DDC controller, including: Point Type, System Name, Object
Name, Expanded ID, Display Units, Controller Type, Address, Cable Destination,
Panel, Reference Drawing, and Cable Number.
d. The sequences of operations provided in the submittal by the BAS Contractor
shall represent the detailed analysis needed to create actual programming code
from the design documents.
e. Points shall be referenced by name, including all software points such as program-
mable setpoints, range limits, time delays, and so forth.
f. The sequence of operations shall cover normal operation and operation under the
various alarm conditions applicable to that system.
g. Control Damper Schedules. This spreadsheet type schedule shall include a sepa-
rate line for each damper and a column for each of the damper attributes
h. Control Valve Schedules. This spreadsheet type schedule shall include a separate
line for each valve and a column for each of the valve attributes.
i. Cataloged cut sheets of all equipment used. This includes, but is not limited to, the
following: DDC panels, peripherals, sensors, actuators, dampers, control air sys-
tem components, and so forth.
j. Range and scale information for all transmitters and sensors. This sheet shall
clearly indicate one device and any applicable options. Where more than one de-
vice to be used is on a single sheet, submit two sheets, individually marked.
k. Hardware data sheets for all operator workstations, local access panels, and port-
able operator terminals.
l. Software manuals for all applications programs to be provided as a part of the op-
erator workstations, portable operator terminals, programming devices, and so
forth for evaluation for compliance with the performance requirements of this
Specification.
4. BAS Contractor shall not order material or begin fabrication or field installation until re-
ceiving authorization to proceed in the form of an approved submittal. BAS Contractor
shall be solely responsible for the removal and replacement of any item not approved by
submittal at no cost to the Owner.
C. O&M Manuals
1. Submit three sets of each manual.

a. Include the following documentation in the Manual:
• General description and cut sheets for all components.
• Detailed wiring and installation illustrations and complete calibration proce-
dures for each field and panel device.
• Complete trouble-shooting procedures and guidelines.
• Complete operating instructions for all systems.
• Maintenance Instructions: Document all maintenance and repair/replacement
procedures.
• Sequence of Operations
• Software Point Name Abbreviation List.. Include Name, Description, Control-
ler Where Located, Point Type and Point ID.
• I/O Point List. Include Point Name, Controller Location, Point Number, Con-
trol Device, Range and Span.
D. Record Drawings
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General
1. The Building Automation System (BAS) herein specified shall be fully integrated and in-
stalled as a complete package by the Building Automation System Contractor. The System
shall include all wiring, piping, installation supervision, calibration, adjustments, and check-
out necessary for a complete and fully operational system.
2. The Building Automation System Contractor shall be a factory owned branch office that is
regularly engaged in the engineering, programming, installation and service of Building
Automation Systems of similar size and complexity.
3. The BAS Contractor shall have a local branch facility within a 50-mile radius of the job
site. Emergency service shall be available on a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week basis.
4. The BAS Contractor shall be responsible for all work fitting into place in a satisfactory
and neat workmanlike manner acceptable to the Owner/Architect/Engineer.
5. The BAS Contractor will coordinate with other Trade Contractors regarding the location
and size of pipes, equipment, fixtures, conduit, ducts, openings, switches, outlets, and so
forth, in order to eliminate any delays in the progress of the job.
B. Experience Record
1. The BAS Contractor shall have a minimum of ten years experience with the complete,
turnkey installation of Building Automation Systems of similar size and technical complex-
ity. The BAS Contractor shall provide a list of five comparable projects that have Building
Automation Systems with the features as specified for this project. These projects must
be on-line and functional.
2. The BAS Contractor shall employ specialists in the field of Building Automation Systems
including: Programming, Engineering, Field Supervision, and Installation. Specialists shall
have a minimum of five years of experience with Building Automation Systems.
C. Products
1. The Building Automation System architecture shall consist of the products of a manufac-
turer regularly engaged in the production of Building Automation Systems, and shall be
the manufacturer’s latest standard of design. Controllers and DDC (Direct Digital Con-
trol) system components shall be current production products.

2. All other equipment shall be the products of the BAS manufacturers or of an approved
manufacturer regularly engaged in production of specialized Building Automation System
materials or equipment.
D. ISO-9001
1. The manufacturer of the Building Automation System shall provide documentation sup-
porting compliance with ISO-9001 (Model of Quality Assurance in Design/Development,
Production, Installation, and Servicing). Product Literature provided by the BAS manufac-
turer shall contain the ISO-9001 Certification Mark from the applicable registrar. Manu-
facturers delivering products that do not comply with the ISO-9001 certification require-
ment shall provide the following information to assure that quality systems are in place
which are equivalent to the ISO-9001 standard:
a. Marketing Specification Standards
b. Design File Standards
c. Manufacturing Test Standards
d. Calibration Standards
e. Quality System Standards
f. Quality System Procedures
g. Documented management commitment that all employees participate in quality
programs
h. Training Procedures
i. Methods by which corrective actions are taken for problems identified within the
factory process.
E. Quality Assurance Program
1. The BAS Contractor shall implement a Quality Assurance Program. At minimum, this
program shall consist of the following requirements:
a. The BAS Contractor shall assign a single individual to serve as the Quality Assur-
ance Manager, who is to be responsible for the management of the program.
b. The Quality Assurance Manager shall provide or maintain:
• Documentation of training for employees—including office, field, and subcon-
tractors—on the Quality Assurance Program.
• Written verification that each worker on the project has read the Specification
sections outlining the project requirements for his or her area of specialty.
The initial project team shall be documented in the first project submittal.
• A detailed audit trail for all Quality Assurance issues, including: problem ID
number, date of original problem report, name of individual initiating report,
and individual assigned responsibility for resolving the problem.
c. Each individual team member shall be responsible for identifying and reporting
Quality Assurance problems and for assisting, as requested by the Quality Assur-
ance Manager, in the resolution thereof.
F. Governing Code Compliance
1. The BAS Contractor shall comply with all current governing codes ordinances and regula-
tions, including UL, NFPA, the local Building Code, NEC, and so forth.
G. FCC Regulation.:All electronic equipment shall conform to the requirements of FCC Regulation,
Part 15, Section 15, Governing Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Interference, and be so labeled.
H. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
1.6 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate location of thermostats, humidistats, and other exposed control sensors with plans and room
details before installation.

B. Coordinate supply of conditioned electrical circuits for control units and operator workstation.
C. Coordinate equipment and interchange connections (control; status and/or alarm as specified) to achieve
compatibility and interface with following equipment or systems:
1. Section 13845 - Lighting Controls (equipment interface and alarm annunciation).
2. Section 13851 - Fire Alarm (equipment and device interlocks; smoke control and stair
pressurization; equipment interface and alarm annunciation).
3. Section 15056 – Variable Frequency Drives (equipment interface).
4. The BAS Contractor shall cooperate with other divisions performing work on this project as
necessary to achieve a complete and neat installation. The Contractor shall also consult the drawings
and specifications of all trades to determine the nature and extent of others’ work.
5. Section 15725 – Modular Indoor Air-Conditioning Units.
6. Section 15845 – Air Terminals (factory mounting of controllers).
7. Section 16415 – Transfer Switches (emergency generator status interface).
8. Section 16442 - Panelboards (compatibility with starter coils and alarm annunciation).
9. Section 16443 - Motor-Control Centers (compatibility with motor starters and alarm annunciation).
D. Coordinate size and location of concrete bases. Cast anchor-bolt inserts into bases. Concrete,
reinforcement, and formwork requirements are specified in Division 3 - Concrete.
1.7 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Furnish extra materials described below that match products installed and that are packaged with
protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.
B. Replacement Materials: One replacement diaphragm or relay mechanism for each unique valve motor
controller, thermostat positioning relay.
C. Maintenance Materials: One thermostat adjusting keys.
D. Maintenance Materials: One thermostat test kit.
1.8 WARRANTY
A. Material: The Control System shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use
and service. If within twelve (12) months from the date of manufacture any of the equipment herein
described is defective in operation, workmanship or materials, it will be replaced, repaired or adjusted at
the option of the BAS Contractor free of charge.
B. Installation: The Control System shall be free from defects in installation workmanship for a period of one
year from acceptance. The BAS Contractor shall, free of charge, correct any defects in workmanship
within one week of notification in writing by the Owner.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturers:
1. Control Systems Components:
a. Johnson Controls, Inc.; Controls Group.
b. Automated Logic
2. Electric, Electronic, and DDC Systems:
a. Johnson Controls, Inc.; Controls Group.
b. Automated Logic
2.2 GENERAL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

A. The Building Automation System (BAS) shall integrate multiple building functions including
equipment supervision and control, alarm management, energy management, information man-
agement, and historical data collection and archiving.
B. The Building Automation system shall consist of the following:

1. Standalone Network Controllers
2. Application specific controllers (HVAC etc.)
3. Local Display Devices
4. Portable Operator's Terminals
5. Personal Computer Operator Workstations.
C. The system shall be modular in nature, and shall permit expansion of both capacity and function-
ality through the addition of sensors, actuators, Network Controllers (see Network Controllers
below), and operator devices, while re-using existing controls equipment.
D. System architectural design shall eliminate dependence upon any single device for alarm reporting
and control execution. Each Network Controller shall operate independently by performing its
own specified control, alarm management, operator I/O, and historical data collection.
E. Network Controllers shall be able to access any data, or send control commands and alarm re-
ports. Network Controllers shall be able to send alarm reports to multiple operator worksta-
tions, terminals, and printers without dependence upon a central processing device or File
Server.
2.3 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

A. First Tier Network
1. The first tier network shall be based on a PC industry standard of Ethernet TCP/IP or
ARCNET. PC Workstation LAN controller cards shall be standard “off the shelf” prod-
ucts available through normal PC vendor channels.
2. The BAS shall network multiple operator workstations, network controllers, system con-
trollers, and application-specific controllers. The first tier network shall provide commu-
nications between operator workstations and first tier DDC (Direct Digital Control) con-
trollers.
3. The first tier network shall operate at a minimum communication speed of 2.5 M baud,
with full peer-to-peer network communication.
4. Network Controllers shall reside on the first tier.
5. The first tier network will be compatible with other facility-wide networks. The first tier
shall be connected to a facility network by way of standard networking practices.
B. Second Tier Network
1. Second tier networks shall provide either “Peer-to-Peer,” Master-Slave, or Supervised

Token Passing communications, and shall operate at a minimum communication speed of
9600 baud.
2. DDC System Controllers shall reside on the second tier.
C. Integration
1. Hardwired
a. Analog and digital signal values shall be passed from one system to another via
hardwired connections.
b. There will be one separate physical point on each system for each point to be inte-
grated between the systems.
c. Analog points will be signals originating at the “from system” and being received by
the “to system”.

d. Digital points will be “dry contact” signals originating at the “from system” and be-
ing received by the “to system.”
2. Direct Protocol (Integrator Panel)
a. The BAS system shall include appropriate hardware equipment and software to al-
rd
low bi-directional data communications between the BAS system and 3 party
manufacturers’ control panels. The BAS shall receive, react to, and return informa-
tion from multiple building systems, including but not limited to the variable fre-
quency drives, power monitoring system, and medical gas.
b. All data required by the application shall be mapped into the Network Controller’s
database, and shall be transparent to the operator.
c. Point inputs and outputs from the third-party controllers shall have real-time in-
teroperability with BAS software features such as: Control Software, Energy Man-
agement, Custom Process Programming, Alarm Management, Historical Data and
Trend Analysis, Totalization, and Dial-Up and Local Area Network Communica-
tions.
d. The Building Automation System shall provide any combination of third-party con-
trollers on a single network. A minimum of 100 third-party controllers shall be
supported on a single network. Integration shall be via RS-232 or RS-485 tech-
nologies.
e. The system operator shall have the ability to verify, and diagnose communication
messages and point information between third-party controllers and the BAS.
2.4 OPERATOR INTERFACE – PLATFORMS

A.
1. The BAS Contractor shall provide and install a personal computer workstation for com-
mand entry, information management, network alarm management, and database man-
agement functions. All real-time control functions, including scheduling, history collection
and alarming, shall be resident in the BAS controllers to facilitate greater fault tolerance
and reliability.
2. Workstation System Architecture – The architecture of the workstation shall be imple-

mented to conform to industry standard APIs (application specific interfaces), so that it
can accommodate applications provided by the BAS Contractor and by other third party
applications suppliers, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Applications. Specifi-
cally it must be implemented to conform to the following interface standards.
a. All historical information contained in Time Series Databases and all configuration
data contained in relational databases must be accessed via ODBC (utilizing ANSI
SQL database query specifications).
b. All real-time, online building data must be accessible by all applications (including,
but not limited to, graphics, reports, etc.) via OPC (OLE for Process Control).
c. All real-time event data (including alarms, change of state events, warning events,
etc.) shall be accessible by all applications via OPC (OLE for Process Control).
d. The BAS Contractor shall provide all necessary OPC servers for communicating to
the DDC controllers that are provided as part of this contract. In addition, the sys-
tem shall accommodate installation and registration of OPC servers provided in
the future by other equipment suppliers.
e. Workstation Operator Applications architecture – Major operator viewing applica-
tions shall be implemented utilizing the current Microsoft Model of an Active-X
control, to be contained in one or more Active-X compliant containers. Specifi-
cally, the graphics application shall be provided as an Active-X control (for example
it shall be possible to embed a graphic in a web page and view it in Internet Ex-
plorer). Conversely, it shall be possible to embed other Active X controls—such
as trends and other third party available controls—in the real-time graphic applica-
tion.
B. PC Hardware – The personal computers shall be configured as follows:

1. Memory – 128 MB (Minimum)
2. CPU– Pentium or greater; 300 MHz or Faster Clock Speed
3. Hard Drive – 5.0 GB or greater hard drive
4. Hard drive backup system – ZIP Drive or similar product (Acquire locally)
5. Floppy Drive – 3 1/2” Diskette Drive
6. CD ROM Drive – 32X performance
7. Ports – (2) Serial and (1) parallel Ports, ESP/
8. Keyboard – 101 Keyboard and 2 Button Mouse
9. CRT configuration – 2 CRTs as follows:

a. Each CRT – 17” SVGA Monitor 1280 x 1024 NI resolution minimum; .26 or better
dot pitch and 72 Hz. minimum vertical refresh rate or max resolution; 65k colors.
b. CRTs can be configured and operated as either individual monitors or as a single
console system, with a resolution of 3840 x 1024.
10. LAN communications – Ethernet communications board; 3Comm or equal.
C. Operating System Software

a. Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95, or Windows 98.
b. Complete operator workstation software package, including any hardware or
software keys. Include the original installation disks and licenses for all included
software, device drivers, and peripherals.
c. Provide software registration cards to the Owner for all included software.
D. Peripheral Hardware
1. Alarm printers:
• Printer Make – Epson or equal
• Printing Method – 24-Pin Impact Dot Matrix
• Print Speed – 270 Characters Per Second, Per Line
• Buffer – 64 K Input Print Buffer
2. Reports printer:
• Printer Make – Hewlett Packard DeskJet
• Print Speed – 600 DPI Black, 300 DPI Color
• Buffer – 64 K Input Print Buffer
• Color Printing – Include Color Kit
E. Workstation Application Components
1. Operator Interface
a. An integrated software package shall be used as the operator interface program.
b. The operator workstation software shall provide context-sensitive help menus and
instructions for each operation and/or application currently being performed.
c. Controller software operating parameters shall be displayed for the operator to
view/modify from the operator workstation. These include: setpoints, alarm limits,
time delays, PID tuning constants, run-times, point statistics, schedules, and so
forth.
d. The operation of the control system shall be independent of the operator work-
station, which shall be used for operator communications only. Systems that rely
on the operator workstation to provide supervisory control over controller exe-
cution of the sequences of operations or system communications shall not be ac-
ceptable.

2. Alarms
a. Each workstation shall receive and process alarms sent to it by the control system.
The alarm management portion of the operator workstation software shall, at the
minimum, provide the following functions:
• Log date and time of alarm occurrence.
• Generate a “Pop-Up” window informing an operator that an alarm has been
received.
• Allow an operator, with the appropriate security level, to acknowledge, delete,
or disable an alarm.
• Provide an audit trail for alarms by recording operator acknowledgment, dele-
tion, or disabling of an alarm. The audit trail shall include the name of the op-
erator, the alarm, the action taken on the alarm, and a time/date stamp.
• Record all alarms received at an operator’s workstation to that workstation’s
hard drive.
• Allow the operators to view/manage the alarm data archived to hard disk. Se-
lection of a single menu item or tool bar button shall allow the user to ac-
knowledge, disable, delete, or print the selected alarm.
b. Alarms shall be generated by the operator workstation for any controller that is
“Off-Line” and is not communicating, or that does not have an active control pro-
gram loaded.
c. Changes made to alarm setpoints from the Operator Workstation shall directly
modify the controller alarm management database.
d. Selection of a single menu item or tool bar button shall print any displayed alarm
report on the system printer for use as a building management and diagnostics
tool.
3. Reports
a. Reports shall be generated and directed to one of the following: workstation dis-
plays, printers, or disk. As a minimum , the system shall provide the following re-
ports:
• All points in the network.
• All points in a specific controller.
• A listing of a user-defined group of points in the network. There shall be no
limit to the number of user-defined groups
• All points currently in alarm.
• All points in hardware override.
• All disabled points.
• All weekly schedules.
• All or selected point attributes, including, but not limited to:
Values
Setpoints
Alarm Limits
Statistics
Run Times
• All programmed holidays and associated schedules.
• All disabled alarms.
• All active, unacknowledged alarms.
• All active, acknowledged alarms.
• Any and all other controller operating parameters.
b. Reports shall be provided for specific point types, for each logical point group, for
user-defined groups, or for the entire facility without restriction due to the hard-
ware configuration of the control system or communications network.
c. The system shall allow for the creation of custom report point groups that shall be
capable of including points from multiple controllers. Systems limiting point report
displays to only a single controller’s point database shall not be accepted.

d. The number of custom reports or display groups shall be limited by the amount of
available system memory.
e. Selection of a single menu item, tool bar item, or tool bar button shall print any
displayed report on the system printer for use as a building management and diag-
nostics tool.
4. Schedules
a. A spreadsheet-type schedule input form for time-of-day scheduling and override
scheduling of building operations shall be provided. At a minimum, the following
spreadsheet types shall be provided:
• Weekly schedules, by system.
• Temporary override schedules, by system.
• Special “Only Active If Today Is A Holiday” schedules, by system.
• Monthly calendars.
• Holiday scheduling system, including the ability to define floating holidays.
b. Weekly schedules shall be provided for each piece of equipment with a specific
time use schedule. Each schedule shall include columns for each day of the week,
as well as holiday and special day columns for alternate scheduling on user-defined
days. Equipment scheduling shall be accomplished by simply inserting use and non-
use times into appropriate information blocks on the spreadsheet.
c. It shall be possible to define one or more master holiday schedules to allow the
operator to define in one location the holidays for all associated schedules. Sys-
tems requiring the operator to change holiday definitions on a schedule by sched-
ule basis shall not be accepted.
d. Standard weekly schedules shall be inactive on a holiday. The system shall allow the
user to include in a schedule group a schedule that will only be active if today is a
holiday.
e. In addition, temporary override schedules may be inserted into schedule groups
for modifying operating schedules. After overrides have been executed, the original
schedule will automatically be restored.
f. Schedules shall be provided for each system or sub-system in the facility. Each
schedule shall include all commandable points residing within the system. Each
point may have a unique schedule of operation relative to the system use schedule,
allowing for sequential starting and control of equipment within the system. Sched-
uling and rescheduling of points shall be accomplished easily via the system sched-
ule spreadsheets.
g. Monthly calendars for a 12-month period shall be provided that allow for simplified
scheduling of holidays and special days in advance. Holidays and special days shall
be user-selected with the pointing device or keyboard, and shall automatically re-
schedule equipment operation as previously defined on the weekly schedules.
h. Changes to schedules made from the Operator Workstation shall directly modify
the controller schedule database. Systems that require permanent schedule
changes to be made with a program editor shall not be acceptable.
i. Formatted schedule displays shall be provided for each system. These shall include
all schedule data and associated parameters.
j. Selection of a single menu item or tool bar button shall print any displayed sched-
ule on the system printer for use as a building management and diagnostics tool.
5. Password
a. Multiple-level password access protection shall be provided to allow the
user/manager to limit workstation control, display, and database manipulation ca-
pabilities as he or she deems appropriate for each user, based on an assigned
password.
b. Each user shall have the following: a user name (12 characters minimum); a pass-
word (12 characters minimum), and an access level (from 1 - 5).
c. The system shall allow each user to change his or her password at will.

d. When entering or editing passwords, the system shall not echo the actual charac-
ters for display on the monitor.
e. A minimum of five levels of access shall be supported as follows:
• Level 1 = Data Access and Display
• Level 2 = Level 1 and Operator Overrides
• Level 3 = Level 2 and Database Modification
• Level 4 = Level 3 and Database Generation
• Level 5 = All privileges, including Password Add/Modify
f. A minimum of 100 unique passwords, including user initials, shall be supported.
g. Operators shall be able to perform only those commands available for their re-
spective passwords. Display of menu selections shall be limited to only those items
defined for the access level of the password used to log-on.
h. The system shall automatically generate a report of log-on/log-off and system activ-
ity for each user. Any action that results in a change in the operation or configura-
tion of the control system shall be recorded, including: modification of point val-
ues, schedules or history collection parameters, and all changes to the alarm man-
agement system, including the acknowledgment and deletion of alarms.
i. User-definable, automatic log-off timers of from 1 to 60 minutes shall be provided
to prevent operators from inadvertently leaving the operator workstation logged
on.
6. Screen Manager - The BAS workstation shall be provided with a screen management ap-
plication that allows the user to activate, close, and simultaneously manipulate a minimum
of 16 windows across a minimum of 3 physical screens.
a. The terminology defined in the table below is for use in the functional description
that follows.
Term Definition
Console The group of 1 to 3 physical screens that is driven
by the one workstation, and manipulated by the
single keyboard, and single mouse.
Template A predefined definition that defines the number of
windows that shall be opened, the screen on which
the window is located, its geometry, and its proper-
ties.
Layout A screen template in which all of the applications to
be launched and application properties (such as
which graphic to load) are fully defined.
b. Configuration – The following configuration functions shall be provided:
• The user shall be able to predefine and name any number of screen layouts.
Each screen layout can contain up to a maximum of 16 windows. Each window
can launch any supported BAS application.
c. Following are typical examples of templates and layouts that shall be capable of be-
ing constructed as described above.
• One Click Operation – The operator shall be able to launch any predefined
layout by selecting the layout by name.
• Operator-created layout – The operator shall be able to create his or her
own layout by selecting the appropriate blank template and dragging applica-
tions into it. The operator can then save the layout for subsequent use.
• History – The system shall automatically maintain a list of the last 8 layouts ac-
tivated, and the operator shall be able to return to them by scrolling through a
list of “last launched” layouts.
d. Within applications the user shall easily be able to navigate to new information (for
example, launch a new graphic within a graphic).
7. Graphics

a. The graphics shall be able to display and provide animation based on real-time data
that is acquired, calculated, or entered.
b. Multiple graphic applications shall be able to execute at any one time on a single
workstation.
c. The Operator shall be able to configure the speed at which data will be updated on
the specific graphic.
d. Basic graphical objects – All graphics shall be able to be constructed from the fol-
lowing basic graphical objects:
• Single or multi-segment lines of any thickness – Line styles at a minimum shall
include: solid, dotted, and dashed.
• Rectangles – User may fill with any color or no fill, and may configure the
thickness of the outline.
• Polygons – User may fill with any color or no fill, and may configure the thick-
ness of the outline.
• Arcs.
• Circles and Ellipses – User may fill with any color or no fill, and may configure
the thickness of the outline.
• Text boxes – User may configure text boxes with any W98 TrueType font,
any foreground color, any background color, and with 8 or more thickness
levels.
e. Animation – Any Basic object , any group of basic objects, or any symbol or group
of symbols, shall be capable of being animated in the following manner:
• Color change – up to 32 different color states.
• Size – Any object’s size shall be able to be animated based on the value of an
analog variable.
• Movement – Any object can be animated to move either in a straight line, or
can follow a configured path of any number of line segments.
• Rotation – Any object shall be able to be animated to rotate up 360 degrees.
• Visibility – It shall be possible to make any object dynamically appear or disap-
pear based on the true / false result of any boolean equations.
f. Operation from graphics – It shall be possible to change values (setpoints) and
states in system controlled equipment by any of the following methods of operator
interaction:
• By selecting the object with either the left, middle, or right mouse button:
- Load a specific graphic.
- Drag/Drop to load a graphic in a selected window.
- Link forward or backward to another graphic.
- Change or toggle the value of an object.
- Launch an executable application.
• Slider action – Any object can be defined to be a slider and configured to
change a setpoint or other variables as the user slides an object over a config-
ured geometry.
• Dial action – Any object can be configured so that it can change a configured
analog value over a range as the object is rotated. This is most often used to
represent dials.
• Data Entry – A variable is displayed on a graphic. By selecting the variable, the
data entry function for the value is enabled and the operator is able to enter a
new value for the variable.
g. Graphic editing tool – A graphic editing tool shall be provided that allows for the
creation and editing of graphic files. The graphic editor shall be capable of perform-
ing all drawing functions, defining all calculations to be executed as part of the
graphic, defining all animations, and defining all runtime binding. It is not acceptable
for separate programs to be required to do these various functions.

• The graphic editing tool shall in general provide for the creation and position-
ing of objects by dragging from tool bars and positioning where required. It
shall provide the ability to create, at a minimum, all of the object types, all of
the animation algorithms, and all of the action types referenced in this section.
• In addition, the graphic editing tool shall be able to add additional content to
any graphic by importing any Windows metafile (.wmf) or any bitmap file
(.bmp).
h. Symbol library – The BAS system shall be provided with a very complete symbol li-
brary containing all of the basic symbols used to represent HVAC, FIRE, and
SECURITY components of a typical BAS system:
• Symbols shall be able to be added to any graphic display being constructed by
simply dragging the symbol from the library to the graphic under construction.
• Creating symbols – The user shall be able to add any number of new symbols
to the symbol library. Symbol generation shall include all of the abilities de-
scribed for the graphic editor.
• Any drawing—including all objects contained therein, and all animation defini-
tions, and all action definitions—shall be able to be grouped and saved into the
symbol library for re-use in graphic displays. Symbols shall be able to include
implicit bindings or aliased bindings, as described in the following section.
i. Many graphic displays representing part of a building and various building compo-
nents are exact duplicates, with the exception that the various variables are bound
to different field values. Consequently, it shall be possible to bind the value of a
graphic display to aliases, as opposed to the physical field tags. The same graphic
display can then be used an unlimited number of times by simply providing a look-
up table for the aliases that correspond to each individual use of the graphic.
8. Historical trending and data collection
a. Each Network Controller shall store trend and point history data for all analog and
digital inputs and outputs, as follows:
• Any point, physical or calculated, may be designated for trending. Three meth-
ods of collection shall be allowed:
Defined time interval.
Upon a change of value.
Whenever a value is out of range.
• Each network controller shall have a dedicated RAM-based buffer for trend
data, and shall store 96 samples for each physical point and software variable,
including an individual sample time/date stamp. Points may be assigned to multi-
ple history trends with different collection parameters.
b. Trend and change of value data shall be stored within the controller and then up-
loaded to the trend database(s). Uploads shall occur based upon one of the follow-
ing: user-defined interval, manual command, or when the trend buffers are full.
c. The system shall provide a configurable data storage subsystem for the collection
of historical data. Data can be stored in either Microsoft Access or SQL database
format.
d. To enable users to easily access stored data, the system shall provide the capability
to store historical data in more than one file system (i.e., removable media, sepa-
rate hard drives, or a remote network file system).
2.5 PORTABLE OPERATOR TERMINAL

1. The BAS Contractor shall provide a portable operator terminal. This terminal shall be
provided for command entry, information management, network alarm management, and
database management functions. The terminal shall be configured as follows:
a. Personal Laptop Computer Manufacturer – IBM, Compaq, Toshiba, or compatible.
b. 64 MB RAM (minimum) – Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0.
c. 200 MHz or Faster Clock Speed Pentium Microprocessor.

d. PnP compliant motherboard.
e. 5.0 GB EIDE Hard Drive.
f. (1) 3 1/2” Diskette Drive.
g. (1) CD-ROM Drive, 6x speed.
h. (1) Serial and (1) Parallel Ports.
i. 1 Keyboard with 83 keys (minimum).
j. Integral 2 button Track Point or Track Ball.
k. 10” SVGA 800 x 600 resolution active matrix display with 64K colors.
l. Two PCMCIA Type II or one Type III card slot.
m. 28.8K PCMCIA Modem.
n. MSDOS Version 6.22 or later.
o. Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0.
p. Memory management software providing a minimum of 600K available base mem-
ory and EMS and XMS management services.
q. Complete operator workstation software package, including any hardware or
software.
r. Original printed manuals for all software and peripherals.
s. Original installation disks or CD for all software, device drivers, and peripherals.
t. Software registration cards for all included software shall be provided to the
Owner.
u. Carrying case.
2.6 PROPRIETARY PORTABLE TERMINAL

a. Manufacturers providing proprietary portable terminals in lieu of a laptop, shall
submit technical data sheets for the terminal and all associated software and hard-
ware.
2.7 SOFTWARE
a. Portable operator terminals shall support controllers within the system on a di-
rect-connect communications basis.
b. When used to access Application Specific Controllers, the portable operator ter-
minal shall utilize either the standard operator workstation software, as previously
defined, or controller-specific utility software.
• At a minimum, controller-specific utility software shall allow for monitor-
ing/configuring of the following:
View/modify all Point Values.
View/modify all software parameter values.
View/configure alarms.
View/configure historical data trending.
View/modify schedules.
Security.
System commissioning.
Upload/download/modify controller programs and database information.
2.8 NETWORK CONTROLLERS

A. Network Controller
1. The Network Controller shall be a fully user-programmable, supervisory controller. The

Network Controller shall monitor the network of distributed application-specific control-
lers, provide global strategy and direction, and communicate on a peer-to-peer basis with
other Network Controllers.
2. First Tier Network – The Network Controller (NC) shall reside on the first tier network.
Each NC shall support a sub-network of a minimum of 100 controllers on the second tier
network.

3. Open Systems Port – Each controller shall have the ability to connect to third-party con-
trol systems by way of an Open Systems Port, as specified or as shown on the design
drawings. All programming required to implement the OSP shall reside solely within the
controller and the associated device.
4. Processor – Controllers shall be microprocessor-based with a minimum word size of 16

bits and a maximum program scan rate of 1 second. They shall be multi-tasking, multi-
user, and real-time digital control processors. Controller size and capability shall be suffi-
cient to fully meet the requirements of this Specification.
5. Memory – Each controller shall have sufficient memory to support its own operating sys-
tem, databases, and control programs, and to provide supervisory control for all second
tier controllers.
6. Hardware Real Time Clock – The controller shall have an integrated, hardware-based,
real-time clock.
7. Communications Ports – The NC shall provide at least two RS-232 serial data communi-
cation ports for operation of operator I/O devices, such as industry-standard printers,
operator terminals, modems, and portable operator’s terminals. Controllers shall allow
temporary use of portable devices without interrupting the normal operation of perma-
nently connected modems, printers, or terminals.
8. Diagnostics – Controller shall continuously perform self-diagnostics, communication diag-

nosis, and diagnosis of all panel components. The network controller shall provide both
local and remote annunciation of any detected component failures, low battery condi-
tions, or repeated failures to establish communication.
9. Power Failure – In the event of the loss of normal power, there shall be an orderly shut-
down of all controllers to prevent the loss of database or operating system software.
Nonvolatile memory shall be incorporated for all critical controller configuration data, and
battery backup shall be provided to support the real-time clock and all volatile memory
for a minimum of 72 hours.
a. During a loss of normal power, the control sequences shall go to the normal sys-
tem shutdown conditions.
b. Upon restoration of normal power and after a minimum off-time delay, the con-
troller shall automatically resume full operation without manual intervention
through a normal soft-start sequence.
c. Should a controller memory be lost for any reason, the operator workstation shall
automatically reload the program without any intervention by the system opera-
tors.
10. Certification – All controllers shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
2.9 DDC SYSTEM CONTROLLERS

A. Standalone DDC Panels
1. Standalone DDC panels shall be microprocessor-based, multi-tasking, multi-user, real-time
digital control processors. Each standalone DDC panel shall consist of modular hardware
with plug-in enclosed processors, communication controllers, power supplies, and in-
put/output modules. A sufficient number of controllers shall be supplied to fully meet the
requirements of this Specification and the attached point list.
2. Point types – Each DDC panel shall support the following types of point inputs and out-
puts:

a. Analog inputs shall monitor the following analog signals:
• 4-20 mA Sensors
• 0-10 VDC Sensors
• 1000ohm RTDs
b. Binary inputs shall monitor dry contact closures. Input shall provide filtering to
eliminate false signals resulting from input “bouncing.”
c. Counter inputs shall monitor dry contact pulses with an input resolution of one
HZ minimum.
d. Analog outputs shall provide the following control outputs:
• 4.20 mA – Sink or Source
• 0-10 VDC
e. Binary outputs shall provide SPDT output contacts rated for 2 amps at 24 VAC.
Surge and noise suppression shall be provided on all pilot relays. Inductive loads
(i.e. solenoids) shall be controlled by pilot relays.
f. TriState outputs shall be paired binary outputs for use as Power Close/Power
Open control output contacts rated for 2 amps at 24 VAC. Surge and noise sup-
pression shall be provided on all pilot relays.
2.10 APPLICATION SPECIFIC CONTROLLERS

A. Air Handling Unit (AHU) Controllers
1. Each Air Handling Unit (AHU) controller shall operate as a standalone controller capable
of performing its specified control responsibilities independently of other controllers in
the network. Each AHU controller shall be a microprocessor-based, multi-tasking, real-
time digital control processor
2. AHU controllers shall support, but not be limited to, the following configurations of sys-
tems to address current requirements as described in the “Execution” portion of this
Specification, and to address future expansion:
a. Air Handling Units:
• Mixed Air-Single Path
• Mixed Air-Dual Path
• 100% Single Path
• 100% Dual Path
3. Each AHU controller shall have sufficient memory to support its own operating system
and databases, including:
a. Control Processes
b. Energy Management Applications
c. Operator I/O (Portable Service Terminal)
4. Point types – Each AHU controller shall support the following types of point inputs and
outputs:
• 4-20 mA Sensors
• 1000ohm RTDs
HZ minimum.

5. AHU controllers shall have a library of control routines and program logic to perform the
sequence of operations specified in the “Execution” portion of this Specification.
6. AHU controllers shall directly support the temporary use of a portable service terminal
that can be connected to the AHU via zone temperature or directly at the controller.
7. Powerfail Protection – All system setpoints, proportional bands, control algorithms, and
any other programmable parameters shall be stored such that a power failure of any dura-
tion does not necessitate reprogramming the AHU.
B. Expanded Digital Controller (DX-9100)
1. Each DX-9100 shall operate as a standalone controller capable of performing its specified
control responsibilities independently of other controllers in the network. Each DX-9100
shall be a microprocessor-based, multi-tasking, real-time digital control processor.
2. DX-9100 controllers shall support, but not be limited to, the following configurations of
systems to address current requirements described in the “Execution” portion of this
Specification, and to address future expansion.
a. Zone pressurization of labs or operating rooms.
b. Generic system interlocking through hardware.
3. Point types – Each DX-9100 shall support the following types of point inputs and outputs:
• 4-20 mA Sensors
• 1000ohm RTDs
HZ minimum.
• 0-10 VDC
4. DX-9100 controllers shall have a built-in status, and adjust panel interface to allow for the
local adjustment of all setpoints, temporary override of any input or output points, and
status of any points in alarm.
tion does not necessitate reprogramming the DX-9100.
6. The capability to extend the input and output capacity of the DX-9100 via Point Expan-
sion Modules shall be provided.
a. The Point Expansion Modules shall communicate to the DX-9100 controller over a
local RS-485 expansion bus.
b. The Point Expansion Modules shall have available a range of configurations of 4, 8,
12, or 16 data points:

• Analog Inputs – 0-10V, 4-20mA, 1000 ohm RTD
• Analog Outputs – 0-10V, 4-20mA
• Digital Inputs w/ digital counter
• Digital Outputs – triacs or relay contacts
c. Expansion module data points shall be available for inclusion in all DX-9100 control
strategies.
C. Unitary Controllers (UNT)
1. Each Unitary Controller shall operate as a standalone controller capable of performing its
specified control responsibilities independently of other controllers in the network. Each
Unitary Controller shall be a microprocessor-based, multi-tasking, real-time digital control
processor.
2. Unitary Controllers shall support, but not be limited to, the following types of systems to
address specific applications described in the “Execution” portion of this Specification, and
to address future expansion:
a. Fan Coils ( Four-Pipe).
3. Point types – Each Unitary Controller shall support the following types of point inputs and
outputs:
• 1000ohm RTDs
HZ minimum.
• 0-10 VDC
4. Unitary Controllers shall have a library of control routines and program logic to perform
the sequence of operations specified in the “Execution” portion of this Specification.
5. Unitary Controllers shall directly support the temporary use of a portable service termi-
nal that can be connected to the UNT via zone temperature or directly at the controller.
tion does not necessitate reprogramming the UNT.
D. VAV Module Assembly (VMA1400 Series)
1. The VMA shall provide both standalone and networked direct digital control of pressure-
independent, variable air volume terminal units. It shall address both single and dual duct
applications.
2. The VMA shall be a configurable digital controller with integral differential pressure trans-
ducer and damper actuator. All components shall be connected and mounted as a single
assembly that can be removed as one piece.

3. The integral damper actuator shall be a fast response stepper motor capable of stroking
90 degrees in 30 seconds for quick damper positioning to speed commissioning and trou-
bleshooting tasks.
4. The VMA shall be a configurable digital controller with an integral differential pressure
transducer. It shall be compatible with 3 wire (incremental) and proportional damper ac-
tuators.
5. The VMA shall determine airflow by dynamic pressure measurement using an integral
dead-ended differential pressure transducer. The transducer shall be maintenance-free and
shall not require air filters.
6. Each VMA shall have the ability to automatically calibrate the flow sensor to eliminate
pressure transducer offset error due to ambient temperature / humidity effects.
7. The VMA shall utilize a proportional plus integration (PI) algorithm for the space tempera-
ture control loops.
8. Each VMA shall continuously, adaptively tune the control algorithms to improve control
and controller reliability through reduced actuator duty cycle. In addition, this tuning re-
duces commissioning costs, and eliminates the maintenance costs of manually re-tuning
loops to compensate for seasonal or other load changes.
9. The VMA shall provide the ability to download and upload VMA configuration files, both
locally and via the communications network. Controllers shall be able to be loaded indi-
vidually or as a group using a zone schedule generated spreadsheet of controller parame-
ters.
10. VMA control setpoint changes initiated over the network shall be written to VMA non-
volatile memory to prevent loss of setpoint changes and to provide consistent operation
in the event of communication failure.
11. The VMA firmware shall be flash-upgradeable remotely via the communications bus to
minimize costs of feature enhancements.
12. The VMA shall provide fail-soft operation if the airflow signal becomes unreliable, by
automatically reverting to a pressure-dependent control mode.
13. The VMA shall interface with balancer tools that allow automatic recalculation of box flow
pickup gain (“K” factor), and the ability to directly command the airflow control loop to
the box minimum and maximum airflow setpoints.
14. The VMA performance shall be self-documenting via on-board diagnostics. These diagnos-
tics shall consist of control loop performance measurements executing at each control
loop’s sample interval, which may be used to continuously monitor and document system
performance. The VMA shall calculate exponentially weighted moving averages (EWMA)
for each of the following. These metrics shall be available to the end user for efficient
management of the VAV terminals.
• Absolute temperature loop error.
• Signed temperature loop error.
• Absolute airflow loop error.
• Signed airflow loop error.
• Average damper actuator duty cycle.
15. The VMA shall detect system error conditions to assist in managing the VAV zones. The
error conditions shall consist of:
• Unreliable space temperature sensor.
• Unreliable differential pressure sensor.
• Starved box.

• Actuator stall
• Insufficient cooling.
• Insufficient heating.
The VMA shall provide a flow test function to view damper position vs. flow in a graphical
format. The information would alert the user to check damper position. The VMA
would also provide a method to calculate actuator duty cycle as an indicator of damper
actuator runtime.
16. The VMA shall provide a compliant interface for ASHRAE Standard 62-1989 (indoor air
quality), and shall be capable of resetting the box minimum airflow based on the percent
of outdoor air in the primary air stream.
17. The VMA shall comply with ASHRAE Standard 90.1 (energy efficiency) by preventing si-
multaneous heating and cooling, and where the control strategy requires reset of airflow
while in reheat, by modulating the box reheat device fully open prior to increasing the air-
flow in the heating sequence.
18. The VMA shall be compatible with the U.S. EPA Energy Star Buildings recommendations
for fan energy reduction via demand-based static pressure reset down to 2/3 of duct static
pressure set point, “VSD 2/3 Reset.”
19. Inputs:
a. Analog inputs with user defined ranges shall monitor the following analog signals,
without the addition of equipment outside the terminal controller cabinet:
• 1000ohm RTDs
• NTC Thermistors
c. Provide sideloop application for humidity control.
20. Outputs
a. Analog outputs shall provide the following control outputs:
• 0-10 VDC
b. Binary outputs shall provide a SPST Triac output rated for 500mA at 24 VAC.
21. Application Configuration
a. The VMA shall be configured with software tools that provide a simple Ques-
tion/Answer format for developing applications.and downloading.
22. Sensor Support
a. The VMA shall support the TMZ1600 LCD display room sensor.
b. The VMA shall also support standard room sensors as defined by analog input re-
quirements.
c. The VMA shall support humidity sensors defined by the AI sideloop.
E. Local Control Modules (LCM)
1. LCM shall be installed where indicated in NEMA and UL Type 1, Austin Telephone
cabinets.
2. Cabinets shall have removable trim and continuous hinges with flush covers and
lockable door latches..
E.F. VAV Terminal Unit Controllers (VAV)

1. Each VAV Controller shall operate as a standalone controller capable of performing its
specified control responsibilities independently of other controllers in the network. Each
VAV Controller shall be a microprocessor-based, multi-tasking, real-time digital control
processor.
2. VAV Terminal Unit Controllers shall support, but not be limited to, the control of the fol-
lowing configurations of VAV boxes to address current requirements described in the
“Execution” portion of this Specification, and to address future expansion:
• Single Duct Only (Cooling Only, or Cooling with Reheat)
• Fan Powered (Parallel/Side Pocket, Series/On-Off Logic, Series/Proportional
Fan)
• Dual Duct (Constant Volume, Variable Volume)
• Supply/Exhaust
3. Point types – Each VAV controller shall support the following types of point inputs and
outputs:
• 1000ohm RTDs
HZ minimum.
• 0-10 VDC
4. VAV Controllers shall have a library of control routines and program logic to perform the
sequence of operations specified in the “Execution” portion of this Specification.
5. VAV Controllers shall directly support the temporary use of a portable service terminal
that can be connected to the VAV via zone temperature or directly at the controller.
tion does not necessitate reprogramming the VAV.
2.11 SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING/TOOLS

A. Program Editor
1. Definition of operator device characteristics, DDC panels, individual points, applications,

and control sequences shall be performed through fill-in-the-blank templates and a graphi-
cal programming approach.
2. All temperature and equipment control strategies and energy management routines shall
be definable by the operator. System definition and modification procedures shall not in-
terfere with normal system operation and control.
3. The programming environment shall provide context-sensitive help menus and instruc-
tions for each operation and/or application currently being performed, for all program-
ming library functions, and for the programming language itself.

4. Selection of a single menu item or tool bar button shall print any displayed program on
the system printer or to a text archive file. For source code orientated languages, format-
ted text printouts shall be provided. For graphical object orientated languages, program
flow charts of objects shall be provided, and shall include links between objects and pa-
rameter values.
5. Libraries of standard application modules shall be provided, such as temperature, humid-

ity, and static pressure control. These modules may be used as “building blocks” in defin-
ing or creating new control sequences. In addition, the user shall have the capability to
easily create and archive new modules and control sequences, as desired, via a word
processing type format or visual object configuration type format.
6. A library of standard forms designed to facilitate definition of point characteristics shall be

provided. Forms shall be self-prompting and incorporate a fill-in-the-blank approach for
definition of all parameters. The system shall immediately detect an improper entry, and
automatically display an error message explaining the nature of the mistake.
7. A software tool shall be provided that allows a user to simulate control sequence execu-
tion and test strategies before they are actually applied to mechanical systems. Users shall
be able to enter hypothetical input data and verify desired control response and calcula-
tion results via graphical displays and hardcopy printouts.
8. The capability to backup and store all system databases on the workstation hard disk shall
be provided. In addition, all database changes shall be performed while the workstation is
on-line without disrupting other system operations.
9. Database changes shall be recorded and downloaded to the appropriate controllers. The
user shall also have the option to selectively download changes as desired.
10. A network, serial, or parallel port data connection shall be provided for the portable op-
erator terminal to update its system database when specifically connected and activated
by an operator.
11. A text-based programming language shall be provided to allow the user to define the
software configuration of DDC control logic for HVAC system control sequences, fan in-
terlocks, pump interlocks, PID control loops, and other control relationships. The pro-
gramming language shall conform to ANSI Basic. It shall be possible to edit and compile a
program off-line, and upload or download the compiled program on-line.
2.12 INPUT DEVICES

A. General Requirements
1. Installation, testing, and calibration of all sensors, transmitters, and other input devices
shall be provided to meet the system requirements.
B. Temperature Sensors
1. General Requirements:
a. Sensors and transmitters shall be provided, as outlined in the input/output sum-
mary and sequence of operations.
b. The temperature sensor shall be of the resistance type, and shall be either two-
wire 1000 ohm nickel RTD, or two-wire 1000 ohm platinum RTD.

c. The following point types (and the accuracy of each) are required, and their associ-
ated accuracy values include errors associated with the sensor, lead wire, and A to
D conversion:
Point Type Accuracy
Chilled Water + .5°F.
Room Temp + .5°F.
Duct Temperature + .5°F.
All Others + .75°F.
2. Room Temperature Sensors

a. Room sensors shall be constructed for either surface or wallbox mounting.
b. Room sensors shall have the following options when specified:
• Setpoint reset slide switch providing a +3 degree (adjustable) range.
• Analog thermometer.
3. Room Temperature Sensors with Integral Display for Procedure rooms:
a. Room sensors shall be constructed for either surface or wallbox mounting.
b. Room sensors shall have an integral LCD display and four button keypad with the
following capabilities:
• Display room and outside air temperatures.
• Display and adjust room comfort setpoint.
• Display and adjust fan operation status.
• Timed override request push button with LED status for activation of after-
hours operation.
• Display controller mode.
• Password selectable adjustment of setpoint and override modes.
4. Thermowells
a. When thermowells are required, the sensor and well shall be supplied as a com-
plete assembly, including well head and fitting, pressure rated for system working
pressure.
b. Thermowells shall be constructed of brass or bronze and sensors shall be mounted
in a threadolet or 1/2” NFT saddle.
5. Outside Air Sensors
a. Outside air sensors shall be designed to withstand the environmental conditions to
which they will be exposed. They shall also be provided with a solar shield.
b. Sensors exposed to wind velocity pressures shall be shielded by a perforated plate
that surrounds the sensor element.
c. Temperature transmitters shall be of NEMA 3R construction and rated for ambi-
ent temperatures.
6. Duct Mount Sensors
a. Duct mount sensors shall mount in an electrical box through a hole in the duct,
and be positioned so as to be easily accessible for repair or replacement.
b. Duct sensors shall be insertion type and constructed as a complete assembly, in-
cluding lock nut and mounting plate.
c. For outdoor air duct applications, a weatherproof mounting box with weather-
proof cover and gasket shall be used.
7. Averaging Sensors
a. For ductwork greater in any dimension that 48 inches and/or where air tempera-
ture stratification exists, an averaging sensor with multiple sensing points shall be
used.

b. For plenum applications, such as mixed air temperature measurements, a string of
sensors mounted across the plenum shall be used to account for stratification
and/or air turbulence. The averaging string shall have a minimum of 4 sensing
points per 12-foot long segment.
c. Capillary supports at the sides of the duct shall be provided to support the sensing
string.
C. Humidity Sensors
1. The sensor shall be a solid state type, relative humidity sensor of the Bulk Polymer De-
sign. The sensor element shall resist service contamination.
2. The humidity transmitter shall be equipped with non-interactive span and zero adjust-
ments, a 2-wire isolated loop powered, 4-20 mA, 0-100% linear proportional output.
3. Outside air relative humidity sensors shall be installed with a rain proof, perforated cover.
The transmitter shall be installed in a NEMA 3R enclosure with sealtite fittings and
stainless steel bushings.
4. Duct type sensing probes shall be constructed of 304 stainless steel, and shall be equipped
with a neoprene grommet, bushings, and a mounting bracket.
D. Differential Pressure Transmitters
1. General Air and Water Pressure Transmitter Requirements:

a. Pressure transmitters shall be constructed to withstand 100% pressure over-range
without damage, and to hold calibrated accuracy when subject to a momentary
40% over-range input.
b. Pressure transmitters shall transmit a 0 to 5 VDC, 0 to 10 VDC, or 4 to 20 mA
output signal.
c. Differential pressure transmitters used for flow measurement shall be sized to the
flow sensing device, and shall be supplied with Tee fittings and shut-off valves in the
high and low sensing pick-up lines to allow the balancing Contractor and Owner
permanent, easy-to-use connection.
d. A minimum of a NEMA 1 housing shall be provided for the transmitter. Transmit-
ters shall be located in accessible local control panels wherever possible.
2. Low Differential Water Pressure Applications (0” - 20” w.c.)
a. The differential pressure transmitter shall be of industrial quality and transmit a lin-
ear, 4 to 20 mA output in response to variation of flow meter differential pressure
or water pressure sensing points.
b. The differential pressure transmitter shall have non-interactive zero and span ad-
justments that are adjustable from the outside cover and meet the following per-
formance specifications:
• .01-20” w.c. input differential pressure range.
• 4-20 mA output.
• Maintain accuracy up to 20 to 1 ratio turndown.
• Reference Accuracy: +0.2% of full span.
3. Building Differential Air Pressure Applications (-1” to +1” w.c.)
ear, 4 to 20 mA output in response to variation of differential pressure or air pres-
sure sensing points.
• -1.00 to +1.00 w.c. input differential pressure ranges. (Select range appropriate
for system application)
• 4-20 mA output.

4. Low Differential Air Pressure Applications (0” to 5” w.c.)
ear, 4 to 20 mA output in response to variation of differential pressure or air pres-
sure sensing points.
• (0.00 - 1.00” to 5.00”) w.c. input differential pressure ranges. (Select range ap-
propriate for system application.)
• 4-20 mA output.
E. Flow Monitoring
1. Air Flow Monitoring

a. Fan Inlet Air Flow Measuring Stations
• At the inlet of each fan and near the exit of the inlet sound trap, airflow trav-
erse probes shall be provided that shall continuously monitor the fan air vol-
umes and system velocity pressure.
• Each traverse probe shall be of a dual manifolded, cylindrical, type 3003 ex-
truded aluminum configuration, having an anodized finish to eliminate surface
pitting and unnecessary air friction. The multiple total pressure manifold shall
have sensors located along the stagnation plane of the approaching air flow.
The manifold should not have forward projecting sensors into the airstream.
The static pressure manifold shall incorporate dual offset static tops on the
opposing sides of the averaging manifold so as to be insensitive to flow-angle
variations of as much as + 20° in the approaching airstream.
• The air flow traverse probe shall not induce a measurable pressure drop, nor
shall the sound level within the duct be amplified by its singular or multiple
presence in the airstream. Each airflow measuring probe shall contain multiple
total and static pressure sensors placed at equal distances along the probe
length. The number of sensors on each probe and the quantity of probes util-
ized at each installation shall comply with the ASHRAE Standards for duct
traversing.
• Air flow measuring stations shall be manufactured by Air Monitor Corp. model
VOLU-probe/F1 or equal.

b. Outside Air Flow Measuring Stations
The monitor/controller shall be capable of direct measurement of
airflow of outside air and produce output for representing the
measured airflow. The monitor shall measure inlet airflow with
accuracy of plus minus 3% of reading over the sensor probe operating
range of. Measured airflow shall be density corrected for ambient
temperature variance and atmospheric pressure due to site altitude.
The monitor shall interface with the BAS system thru a 0~4 ma signal
and the transmitter shall be microprocessor based and have direct
reading 16 character alphanumeric LCD display for airflow,
temperature and system diagnostics.. The airflow measurement shall
be determined by thermal dispersion technology using hermetically
sealed thermister probe at each sensing point, the sensor probes will
be constructed of gold anodized aluminum alloy with 303 stainless
steel brackets. The outside airflow monitor shall be mounted as
indicated on floor plans measuring air flow quantities across the
minimum outside air louver. The device similar to model GTA116-PC
by Ebtron.
c. Static Pressure Traverse Probe
• Duct static traverse probes shall be provided where required to monitor duct
static pressure. The probe shall contain multiple static pressure sensors lo-
cated along exterior surface of the cylindrical probe.
d. Shielded Static Air Probe
• A shielded static pressure probe shall be provided at each end of the building.
The probe shall have multiple sensing ports, an impulse suppression chamber,
and airflow shielding. A suitable probe for indoor and outdoor locations shall
be provided.
e. Directional Airflow Monitoring: ADI-69 Series visual airflow direction indica-
tors.
• Ball in tube configuration to indicate actual directional airflow, sensitive
to 0.003 inches water column.
• Where indicated for negative room application (airflow into the room),
install ADI-69-VA-N. Install “high” side of incline so that red ball rolls up
incline into negative room side to wall, and ball cannot be seen from
positive side of wall.
2.13 CONTROL VALVES

A. Control Valves: Factory fabricated, of type, body material, and pressure class based on maximum pressure
and temperature rating of piping system, unless otherwise indicated.
B. Globe Valves NPS 2 and Smaller: Bronze body, bronze trim, rising stem, renewable composition disc, and
screwed ends with backseating capacity repackable under pressure.
C. Globe Valves NPS 2-1/2 and Larger: Iron body, bronze trim, rising stem, plug-type disc, flanged ends, and
renewable seat and disc.
D. Hydronic System Globe Valves: Following characteristics:
1. Rating: Class 125 for service at 125 PSIG and 250 F operating conditions.
2. Internal Construction: Replaceable plugs and seats of stainless steel or brass.
a. Single-Seated Valves: Cage trim provides seating and guiding surfaces for plug on top and
bottom of guided plugs.
b. Double-Seated Valves: Balanced plug; cage trim provides seating and guiding surfaces for
plugs on top and bottom of guided plugs.
3. Sizing: 3-PSIG maximum pressure drop at design flow rate.
4. Flow Characteristics: Two-way valves shall have equal percentage characteristics; three-way valves
shall have linear characteristics. Operators shall close valves against pump shutoff head.

E. Steam System Globe Valves: Following characteristics:
2. Internal Construction: Replaceable plugs and seats of stainless steel.
a. Single-Seated Valves: Cage trim provides seating and guiding surfaces for plug on top and
bottom of guided plugs.
b. Double-Seated Valves: Balanced plug; cage trim provides seating and guiding surfaces for
plugs on top and bottom of guided plugs.
3. Sizing: Pressure drop across steam valve at maximum flow of 80 percent of inlet pressure for low-
pressure systems and 42 percent for high-pressure systems.
4. Flow Characteristics: Modified linear characteristics.]
F. Butterfly Valves: 200-PSIG, 150-PSIG maximum pressure differential, ASTM A126 cast-iron or ASTM A536
ductile-iron body and bonnet, extended neck, stainless-steel stem, field-replaceable EPDM or Buna N
sleeve and stem seals.
1. Body Style: Wafer.
2. Disc Type: Nickel-plated ductile iron Epoxy-coated ductile iron.
3. Sizing: 1-PSIG maximum pressure drop at design flow rate.
G. Terminal Unit Control Valves: Bronze body, bronze trim, as indicated, replaceable plugs and seats, union
and threaded ends.
2. Sizing: 3-PSIG maximum pressure drop at design flow rate, to close against pump shutoff head.
3. Flow Characteristics: Two-way valves shall have equal percentage characteristics; three-way valves
shall have linear characteristics.
2.14 POWER MONITORING DEVICES

1. Current Measurement (Amps)
a. Current measurement shall be by a combination current transformer and a current
transducer. The current transformer shall be sized to reduce the full amperage of
the monitored circuit to a maximum 5 Amp signal, which will be converted to a 4-
20 mA DDC compatible signal for use by the Building Automation System.
b. Current Transformer – A split core current transformer shall be provided to
monitor motor amps.
• Operating frequency – 50 - 400 Hz.
• Insulation – 0.6 Kv class 10Kv BIL.
• UL recognized.
• Five amp secondary.
• Select current ration as appropriate for application.
c. Current Transducer – A current to voltage or current to mA transducer shall be
provided. The current transducer shall include:
• 6X input over amp rating for AC inrushes of up to 120 amps.
• Manufactured to UL 1244.
• Accuracy: +.5%, Ripple +1%.
• Minimum load resistance 30kOhm.
• Input 0-20 Amps.
• Output 4-20 mA.
• Transducer shall be powered by a 24VDC regulated power supply (24 VDC
+5%).
2.15 SMOKE DETECTORS

2. Ionization type air duct detectors shall be furnished as specified elsewhere in Division 16
for installation under Division 15. All wiring for air duct detectors shall be provided under
Division 16, Fire Alarm System.
2.16 STATUS AND SAFETY SWITCHES

1. General Requirements
a. Switches shall be provided to monitor equipment status, safety conditions, and
generate alarms at the BAS when a failure or abnormal condition occurs. Safety
switches shall be provided with two sets of contacts and shall be interlock wired to
shut down respective equipment.
2.17 CURRENT SENSING SWITCHES

1. The current sensing switch shall be self-powered with solid state circuitry and a dry contact
output. It shall consist of a current transformer, a solid state current sensing circuit, adjustable
trip point, solid state switch, SPDT relay, and an LED indicating the on or off status. A
conductor of the load shall be passed through the window of the device. It shall accept over-
current up to twice its trip point range.
2. Current sensing switches shall be used for run status for fans, pumps, and other miscellaneous
motor loads.
3. Current sensing switches shall be calibrated to show a positive run status only when the motor
is operating under load. A motor running with a broken belt or coupling shall indicate a negative
run status.

2.18 AIR FILTER STATUS SWITCHES
1. Differential pressure switches used to monitor air filter status shall be of the automatic reset
type with SPDT contacts rated for 2 amps at 120VAC.
2. A complete installation kit shall be provided, including: static pressure tops, tubing, fittings, and
air filters.
3. Provide appropriate scale range and differential adjustment for intended service.
2.19 AIR FLOW SWITCHES

1. Differential pressure flow switches shall be bellows actuated mercury switches or snap acting
micro-switches with appropriate scale range and differential adjustment for intended service.
2.20 AIR PRESSURE SAFETY SWITCHES

1. Air pressure safety switches shall be of the manual reset type with SPDT contacts rated for 2
amps at 120VAC.
2. Pressure range shall be adjustable with appropriate scale range and differential adjustment for
intended service.
2.21 WATER FLOW SWITCHES

1. Water flow switches shall be equal to the Johnson Controls P74.
2.22 LOW TEMPERATURE LIMIT SWITCHES

1. The low temperature limit switch shall be of the manual reset type with Double Pole/Single
Throw snap acting contacts rated for 16 amps at 120VAC.
2. The sensing element shall be a minimum of 15 feet in length and shall react to the coldest 18-
inch section. Element shall be mounted horizontally across duct in accordance with
manufacturers recommended installation procedures.
3. For large duct areas where the sensing element does not provide full coverage of the air
stream, additional switches shall be provided as required to provide full protection of the air
stream.
2.23 OUTPUT DEVICES

F. Actuators
1. General Requirements
a. Damper and valve actuators shall be electronic, as specified in the System Descrip-
tion section.
2. Electronic Damper Actuators
a. Electronic damper actuators shall be direct shaft mount.
b. Modulating and two-position actuators shall be provided as required by the se-
quence of operations. Damper sections shall be sized based on actuator manufac-
turer’s recommendations for face velocity, differential pressure and damper type.
The actuator mounting arrangement and spring return feature shall permit nor-
mally open or normally closed positions of the dampers, as required. All actuators
(except terminal units) shall be furnished with mechanical spring return unless oth-
erwise specified in the sequences of operations. All actuators shall have external
adjustable stops to limit the travel in either direction, and a gear release to allow
manual positioning.
c. Modulating actuators shall accept 24 VAC or VDC power supply, consume no
more than 15 VA, and be UL listed. The control signal shall be 2-10 VDC or 4-20
mA, and the actuator shall provide a clamp position feedback signal of 2-10 VDC.
The feedback signal shall be independent of the input signal and may be used to
parallel other actuators and provide true position indication.

d. Two-position or open/closed actuators shall accept 24 or 120 VAC power supply
and be UL listed. Isolation, smoke, exhaust fan, and other dampers, as specified in
the sequence of operations, shall be furnished with adjustable end switches to indi-
cate open/closed position or be hard wired to start/stop associated fan. Two-
position actuators, as specified in sequences of operations as “quick acting,” shall
move full stroke within 20 seconds. All smoke damper actuators shall be quick act-
ing.
3. Electronic Valve Actuators
a. Electronic valve actuators shall be manufactured by the valve manufacturer.
b. Each actuator shall have current limiting circuitry incorporated in its design to pre-
vent damage to the actuator.
c. Modulating and two-position actuators shall be provided as required by the se-
quence of operations. Actuators shall provide the minimum torque required for
proper valve close-off against the system pressure for the required application. The
valve actuator shall be sized based on valve manufacturer’s recommendations for
flow and pressure differential. All actuators shall fail in the last position unless
specified with mechanical spring return in the sequence of operations. The spring
return feature shall permit normally open or normally closed positions of the
valves, as required. All direct shaft mount rotational actuators shall have external
adjustable stops to limit the travel in either direction.
d. Modulating Actuators shall accept 24 VAC or VDC and 120 VAC power supply
and be UL listed. The control signal shall be 2-10 VDC or 4-20 mA and the actua-
tor shall provide a clamp position feedback signal of 2-10 VDC. The feedback signal
shall be independent of the input signal, and may be used to parallel other actua-
tors and provide true position indication.
G. Control Dampers
1. The BAS Contractor shall furnish all automatic dampers. All automatic dampers shall be
sized for the application by the BAS Contractor or as specifically indicated on the Draw-
ings.
2. All dampers used for throttling airflow shall be of the opposed blade type arranged for
normally open or normally closed operation, as required. The damper is to be sized so
that, when wide open, the pressure drop is a sufficient amount of its close-off pressure
drop to shift the characteristic curve to near linear.
3. All dampers used for two-position, open/close control shall be parallel blade type ar-
ranged for normally open or closed operation, as required.
4. Damper frames and blades shall be constructed of either galvanized steel or aluminum.
Maximum blade length in any section shall be 48”. Damper blades shall be 16-gauge mini-
mum and shall not exceed six (6) inches in width. Damper frames shall be 16-gauge mini-
mum hat channel type with corner bracing. Additional stiffening or bracing shall be pro-
vided for any section exceeding 48” in height. All damper bearings shall be made of
stainless steel or oil-impregnated bronze. Dampers shall be tight closing, low leakage type,
with synthetic elastomer seals on the blade edges and flexible stainless steel side seals.
Dampers of 48”x48” size shall not leak in excess of 8.5 cfm per square foot when closed
against 4” w.g. static pressure when tested in accordance with AMCA Std. 500.
5. Air foil blade dampers of double skin construction with linkage out of the air stream shall
be used whenever the damper face velocity exceeds 1500 FPM or system pressure ex-
ceeds 2.5” w.g., but no more than 4000 FPM or 6” w.g.
6. One piece rolled blade dampers with exposed or concealed linkage may be used with face
velocities of 1500 FPM or below.

7. Multiple section dampers may be jack-shafted to allow mounting of piston actuators and
direct connect electronic actuators. Each end of the jack shaft shall receive at least one
actuator to reduce jack shaft twist.
H. Control Relays
1. Control Pilot Relays

a. Control pilot relays shall be of a modular plug-in design with retaining springs or
clips.
b. Mounting bases shall be snap-mount.
c. DPDT, 3PDT, or 4PDT relays shall be provided, as appropriate for application.
d. Contacts shall be rated for 10 amps at 120VAC.
e. Relays shall have an integral indicator light and check button.
2. Lighting Control Relays
a. Lighting control relays shall be latching with integral status contacts.
b. Contacts shall be rated for 20 amps at 277 VAC.
c. The coil shall be a split low-voltage coil that moves the line voltage contact arma-
ture to the ON or OFF latched position.
d. Lighting control relays shall be controlled by:
• Pulsed TriState Output – Preferred method.
• Pulsed Paired Binary Outputs.
• A Binary Input to the Building Automation System shall monitor integral status
contacts on the lighting control relay. Relay status contacts shall be of the
“dry-contact” type.
e. The relay shall be designed so that power outages do not result in a change-of-
state, and so that multiple same state commands will simply maintain the com-
manded state. Example: Multiple OFF command pulses shall simply keep the con-
tacts in the OFF position.
I. Control Valves
1. All automatic control valves shall be fully proportioning and provide near linear heat
transfer control. The valves shall be quiet in operation and fail-safe open, closed, or in
their last position. All valves shall operate in sequence with another valve when required
by the sequence of operations. All control valves shall be sized by the control manufac-
turer, and shall be guaranteed to meet the heating and cooling loads, as specified. All con-
trol valves shall be suitable for the system flow conditions and close against the differential
pressures involved. Body pressure rating and connection type (sweat, screwed, or flanged)
shall conform to the pipe schedule elsewhere in this Specification.
2. Chilled water control valves shall be modulating plug, ball, and/or butterfly, as required by
the specific application. Modulating water valves shall be sized per manufacturer’s recom-
mendations for the given application. In general, valves (2 or 3-way) serving variable flow
air handling unit coils shall be sized for a pressure drop equal to the actual coil pressure
drop, but no less than 3 PSI. Valves (3-way) serving constant flow air handling unit coils
with secondary circuit pumps shall be sized for a pressure drop equal to 25% the actual
coil pressure drop, but no less than 3 PSI. Mixing valves (3-way) serving secondary water
circuits shall be sized for a pressure drop of no less than 3 PSI. Valves for terminal reheat
coils shall be sized for a 3 PSIG pressure drop, but no more than a 5 PSI drop.
3. Modulating plug water valves of the single-seat type with equal percentage flow character-
istics shall be used for all hot and chilled water applications, except those described here-
inafter. The valve discs shall be composition type. Valve stems shall be stainless steel.
4. Ball valves shall be acceptable for water terminal reheat coils, radiant panels, unit heaters,
package air conditioning units, and fan coil units.

5. Butterfly valves shall be acceptable for modulating large flow applications greater than
modulating plug valves, and for all two-position, open/close applications. In-line and/or
three-way butterfly valves shall be heavy-duty pattern with a body rating comparable to
the pipe rating, replaceable lining suitable for temperature of system, and a stainless steel
vane. Valves for modulating service shall be sized and travel limited to 50 degrees of full
open. Valves for isolation service shall be the same as the pipe. Valves in the closed posi-
tion shall be bubble-tight.
J. External Manual Override Stations
1. External manual override stations shall provide the following:

a. An integral HAND/OFF/AUTO switch shall override the controlled device pilot
relay.
b. A status input to the Building Automation System shall indicate whenever the
switch is not in the automatic position.
c. A Status LED shall illuminate whenever the output is ON.
d. An Override LED shall illuminate whenever the HOA switch is in either the
HAND or OFF position.
e. Contacts shall be rated for a minimum of 1 amp at 24 VAC.
2.24 MISCELLANEOUS DEVICES

1. Thermostats
a. Electric room thermostats of the heavy-duty type shall be provided for unit heaters,
cabinet unit heaters, and ventilation fans, where required. All these items shall be
provided with concealed adjustment. Finish of covers for all room-type instruments shall
match and, unless otherwise indicated or specified, covers shall be manufacturer’s
standard finish.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that conditioned power supply available to control units and operator workstation.
B. Verify that duct-, pipe-, and equipment-mounted devices and wiring installed before proceeding with
installation.
3.2 INSTALLATION PRACTICES

A. HVAC Control System Wiring
1. All conduit, wiring, accessories and wiring connections required for the installation of the Building
Automation System, as herein specified, shall be provided by the BAS Contractor unless specifically
shown on the Electrical Drawings under Division 16 Electrical. All wiring shall comply with the re-
quirements of applicable portions of Division 16 and all local and national electric codes, unless
specified otherwise in this section.
2. All system input wiring shall be twisted shielded pair, minimum 18 gauge wire. All system analog
output wiring shall be twisted shielded pair/3-wire as required, minimum 18 gauge wire. Preconfig-
ured cables between Terminal Unit Controllers and Thermostats are acceptable, minimum 24
gauge.
3. All internal panel device wiring for binary outputs and pilot relay shall be minimum 16 gauge wire.
4. All Class 2 (24VAC or less) wiring shall be installed in conduit unless otherwise specified.
a. Class 2 wiring not installed in conduit shall be supported every 5’ from the building struc-
ture utilizing metal hangers designed for this application. Wiring shall be installed parallel to
the building structural lines. All wiring shall be installed in accordance with local code re-
quirements. Exposed wiring shall only be allowed in concealed accessible locations.

5. Low voltage control wiring and 24VAC can be run in the same conduit. Power wiring 120VAC and
greater must be in a separate conduit.
6. All wiring in mechanical rooms shall be in conduit. Minimum control wiring conduit size 3/4”.
7. At the Contractor’s option, control air may be used. If the Contractor choose this option, they
are to design, provide, pipe and power the air compressor and devices..
B. DDC System Multi-conductor Instrumentation and Communication Cabling
1. Analog Input, Analog Output, Binary Input, Binary Output, 24 VAC and General Purpose
Cabling
a. Cable shall consist of copper conductors not less No. 18 AWG-stranded.
b. Shall be 2 or 3 conductor twisted cable with a drain wire
c. Cable shall have a 100% overall shield.
d. Cable shall be a plenum-rated.
e. Cable shall meet or exceed NEC voltage rating of 300V.
f. Cable shall be NEC type CMP.
g. Cable shall meet or exceed UL temperature rating of +60 degrees C.
h. Cable shall be labeled at a minimum of every 18” with the DDC System manufacturer’s
name and the type of signal carried within the cable, i.e. Analog Input, Analog Output, Bi-
nary Input, Binary Output, 24 VAC.
i. Each of the cable types specified in Item A shall be of a different color coding for easy iden-
tification and troubleshooting. Recommended color coding:
• Analog Input Cable Yellow
• Analog Output Cable Tan
• Binary Input Cable Orange
• Binary Output Cable Violet
• 24 VAC Cable Gray
• General Purpose Cable Natural
2. Primary and Secondary Communications Network Cabling
a. Cable shall be of type recommend by the DDC System Manufacturer.
b. Cable shall be shielded.
c. Cable shall be a plenum-rated.
d. Cable shall meet or exceed NEC voltage rating of 150V.
e. Cable shall meet or exceed UL temperature rating of +60 degrees C.
f. Cable shall be labeled at a minimum of every 18” with the DDC System manufacturer’s
name, system name and the communications network name.
g. Each of the cable types shall be of a different color coding for easy identification and trouble
shooting and shall be of a different color than the cable specified in Item A above.
3. Room Sensor Cabling
a. Cable shall consist of copper conductors not less No. 24 AWG.
b. Shall be multi-paired (at least two pairs) twisted cable.
c. Cable shall have a 100% overall shield.
d. Cable shall be a plenum-rated.
e. Cable shall meet or exceed NEC voltage rating of 300V.
f. Cable shall be NEC type Article 800-CMP.
g. Cable shall meet or exceed UL temperature rating of +75 degrees C.
h. Cable shall be labeled at a minimum of every 18” with the DDC System manufacturer’s
name and labeled as a stat cable.
C. Identification Standards
1. Controller Identification. All controllers shall be identified by a plastic engraved nameplate
securely fastened to the outside of the controller enclosure.
2. Panel Identification. All local control panels shall be identified by a plastic engraved nameplate
securely fastened to the outside of the controller enclosure.
3. Field Devices. All field devices shall be identified by a typed (not handwritten) securely attached tag
label.

4. Panel Devices. All panel devices shall be identified by a typed label securely fastened to the
backplane of the local control panel.
5. Raceway Identification. All the covers to junction and pull boxes of the control system raceways shall
be painted blue or have identification labels stating “Control System Wiring” affixed to the covers.
Labels shall be typed, not hand written.
6. Wire Identification. All low and line voltage control wiring shall be identified by a number, as
referenced to the associated control diagram, at each end of the conductor or cable. Identification
number shall be permanently secured to the conductor or cable and shall be typed.
D. Digital Controller Systems
1. Each system will be provided with its own dedicated direct digital controller or application
specific controller. Mechanical systems such as AHUs, VAVs or Packaged system shall not be
controlled from more than 1 application specific controller.
2. Systems that use second tier controllers as point expansion for system controllers shall only be
allowed under when the I/O points are directly controlled by the CPU of the local application
specific controller.
E. Input Devices
1. All Input devices shall be installed per the manufacturers recommendation. The mechanical
contractor shall install all in-line devices such as temperature wells, pressure taps, duct smoke
detectors, air flow stations, etc.
2. Low Differential Air Pressure Applications (Under 5” w.c.) Differential pressure transmitters
used for flow measurement shall be sized to the flow sensing device and shall be supplied with
Tee fittings and shut-off valves in the high and low sensing pick-up lines to allow the balancing
contractor and Owner permanent easy-to-use connection. Provide a minimum of a NEMA 1
housing for the transmitter. Locate transmitters in accessible local control panels wherever
possible. Except on VAV box applications.
3. Building Differential Air Pressure Applications (-1” to +1” w.c.): Mount pressure transmitter in
the local control panel. Transmitters exterior sensing tip shall be installed with a shielded static
air probe to reduce pressure fluctuations caused by wind. The interior tip shall be
inconspicuous and located within a central corridor shown on the drawings.
4. Air Flow Measuring Stations: Stations shall be installed in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s published requirements, and with ASME Guidelines affecting non-standard
approach conditions.
5. Outside Air Humidity Sensors: Outside air relative humidity sensors shall be installed with a
rain proof, perforated cover. The transmitter shall be installed in a NEMA 3R enclosure with
sealtite fittings and stainless steel bushings.
6. Outside Air Sensors: Outside air sensors shall be mounted on the North wall to minimize solar
radiant heat impact or located in a continuous intake flow adequate to monitor outside air
temperatures accurately. Sensors exposed to solar radiation must be installed with solar
shields. Sensors exposed to wind velocity pressures shall be shielded by a perforated plate
surrounding the sensor element.
7. Duct Temperature Sensors: Duct mount sensors shall mount in an electrical box through a
hole in the duct and be positioned so as to be easily accessible for repair or replacement. The
sensors shall be insertion type and constructed as a complete assembly including lock nut and
mounting plate. For ductwork greater in any dimension that 48 inches and/or air temperature
stratification exists such as a mixed air plenum, utilize an averaging sensor with multiple sensing
points. The sensor shall be mounted to suitable supports using factory approved element
holders. For large plenum applications such as mixed air temperature measurements, utilize a
string of sensors mounted across the plenum to account for stratification and/or air turbulence.
The averaging string shall have a minimum of 4 sensing points per 12 foot long segment.
8. Space Temperature Sensors: Shall be mounted at 60” above the finished floor. Temperature
sensors installed in public areas shall be provided with lockable covers to prevent tampering.

9. Low Temperature Limit Switches: Mount element horizontally across duct in a serpentine
pattern insuring each square foot of coil is protected by 1 foot of sensor. For large duct areas
where the sensing element does not provide full coverage of the air stream, provide additional
switches as required to provide full protection of the air stream.
10. Differential Pressure Status Switches: Provide complete installation kit including; static pressure
tops, tubing, fittings and air filters. Provide appropriate scale range and differential adjustment
for intended service.
F. Output Devices
1. All output devices shall be installed per the manufacturers recommendation. The mechanical
contractor shall install all in-line devices such as control valves, dampers, etc.
2. Actuators: All control actuators shall be sized capable of closing against the maximum system
shut-off pressure. The actuator shall modulate in a smooth fashion through the entire stroke.
3. Control Dampers: Shall be opposed blade for modulating control of air flows. Parallel blade
dampers shall be installed for two position applications.
4. Control Valves: Shall be sized for proper flow control with equal percentage valve plugs. The
maximum pressure drop for water applications shall be 5 PSI. The maximum pressure drop for
steam applications shall be 7 PSI.
5. Electronic Signal Isolation Transducers: Whenever an analog output signal from the Building
Automation System is to be connected to an external control system as an input (such as a
chiller control panel), or is to receive as an input a signal from a remote system, provide a signal
isolation transducer. Signal isolation transducer shall provide ground plane isolation between
systems. Signals shall provide optical isolation between systems.
G. Provide all power wiring, devices and connection required for BAS panels, controls and devices.
3.3 TRAINING
1. The controls contractor shall provide the following training services:
2. One day of on-site orientation by a field engineer who is fully knowledgeable of the specific
installation details of the project. This orientation shall, at a minimum, consist of a review of
the project as-built drawings, the control system software layout and naming conventions, and a
walk through of the facility to identify panel and device locations.
3. Factory training for two owner representatives in a factory training lab. This training shall be
performed by a factory-certified professional trainer and, at a minimum, shall consist of:
a. One day training covering system reporting and alarm management.
b. One day training of scheduling and point trending
4. General: Provide training course schedule, syllabus, and training materials 45 days prior to the
start of training. Furnish a qualified instructor to conduct training courses for designated
personnel in the maintenance and operation of the HVAC and DDC system. Orient training to
the specific system being installed under this contract. Use operation and maintenance manual
as the primary instructional aid. Operational and maintenance manuals shall be provided for
each trainee with four additional sets, two sets delivered for archiving at the project site, one
set for the mechanical contractor, and one set for the design engineer. Training manuals shall
include an agenda, defined objectives and a detailed description of the subject matter for each
lesson. Furnish audio-visual equipment and all other training materials and supplies. A training
day is defined as 8 hours of classroom or lab instruction, including two 15 minute breaks and
excluding lunch time, Monday through Friday, during the daytime shift in effect at the training
facility. For guidance, assume the attendees will have a high school education and are familiar
with HVAC systems. The minimum amount of training for this project shall be 24 hours.
5. Operator Training: Operator training shall include the detailed review of the control
installation drawings, points list, and equipment list. The instructor shall then walk through the
building identifying the location of the control devices installed. For each type of systems, the
instructor shall demonstrate how the system accomplishes the sequence of operation.
6. From the workstation, the operator shall demonstrate the software features of the system. As
a minimum, the operator demonstrate and explain logging on, setting passwords, setting up a
schedule, trend, point history, alarm, and archiving the database.

3.4 SYSTEMS INTEGRATION/BAS SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
1. BAS Remote Access
a. The Building Automation System provided shall include the capability for multiple users
to access the BAS simultaneously from remote locations. Interface shall be to the entire
BAS and provide the capability to monitor all I/O and adjust parameters.
2. Open Systems Integration
a. The supplied Building Automation System shall use an open architecture and fully
support a multi-vendor environment. To accomplish this effectively, the BAS shall not be
limited to use only open communication protocol standards, but be able to also integrate
a wide variety of third-party devices and applications via existing vendor protocols and
through the latest software standards.
3.5 ALARM MANAGEMENT

Alarm management shall be provided to monitor, buffer, and direct alarm reports to operator
devices and memory files. Each DDC panel shall perform distributed, independent alarm analysis
and filtering to minimize operator interruptions due to non-critical alarms, to minimize network
traffic, and to prevent alarms from being lost. At no time shall the DDC panel’s ability to report
alarms be affected by either operator activity at a PC Workstation or local I/O device, or com-
munications with other panels on the network.
A. Point Change Report Description
1. All alarm or point change reports shall include the point’s English language description,
and the time and date of occurrence.
B. Prioritization
1. The installer shall set up all system analog points with high and low alarm limits. All digital
system points shall be associated with a status feedback point and all exceptions shall be
reported as alarms. The user shall be able to define the specific system reaction for each
point. Alarms shall be prioritized and filtered to minimize nuisance reporting and to speed
operator response to critical alarms.
2. The user shall also be able to define under which conditions point changes need to be ac-
knowledged by an operator, and/or sent to follow-up files for retrieval and analysis at a
later date.
C. Critical and Non-Critical Alarm Routing
1. Critical alarms shall be defined as chiller, boiler, generator, critical space temperature or
humidity, and kilowatt demand approaching threshold. Critical alarms shall be displayed at
the workstation, printed at the alarm printer, and alpha paged to the on-duty maintenance
person over the owners alphanumeric paging system. Alpha pages shall provide sufficient
information to identify the equipment and the point in alarm and the time and date of oc-
currence.
2. All other alarms shall be considered non-critical and shall be displayed and acknowledged
before being sent to the alarm log.
D. Report Routing
1. Alarm reports, messages, and files will be directed to a user-defined list of operator de-
vices, or PCs used for archiving alarm information. Alarms shall also be automatically di-
rected to a default device in the event a primary device is found to be off-line.
E. Alarm Messages

1. In addition to the point’s descriptor and the time and date, the user shall be able to print,
display, or store a 65-character alarm message to more fully describe the alarm condition
or direct operator response.
2. Each standalone DDC panel shall be capable of storing a library of at least 250 Alarm
Messages. Each message may be assignable to any number of points in the panel.
F. Auto-Dial Alarm Management
1. In Dial-up applications, only critical alarms shall initiate a call to a remote operator device.
In all other cases, call activity shall be minimized by time-stamping and saving reports until
an operator scheduled time, a manual request is made, or until the buffer space is full. The
alarm buffer must store a minimum of 50 alarms.
3.6 DYNAMIC ANIMATED COLOR GRAPHIC DISPLAYS

A. Color graphic floor plan displays, and system schematics for each piece of mechanical equipment
(including air handling units, variable air volume boxes, fan coils, unit ventilators, cabinet heaters,
exhaust fans, fin tube radiation, chilled water systems, hot water boiler systems, and so forth) shall be
provided, as specified in the point list portion of this Specification, in order to optimize system
performance analysis, speed alarm recognition, and simplify user interaction. The BAS Contractor
shall fully configure the color graphics and plot all associated control/monitoring points on the screen.
Copies of all color graphics screens shall be provided as color printouts to the engineer for approval.
1. System Selection/Penetration
a. The operator interface shall allow users to access the various system schematics and
floor plans via a graphical penetration scheme, menu selection, or test-based commands.
Floor plans shall display room numbers and each zone shall be color-coded. The operator
shall be able to point and click on a room or zone of rooms (in the case of an air handler
that serves more than one zone). The room or zone will display an animated flow diagram
of the mechanical equipment that serves that zone, with all control and monitoring points
associated with that piece of equipment, including setpoints. Setpoints shall be overridden
or modified from this screen.
2. Dynamic Animated Data Displays
a. Dynamic temperature values, humidity values, flow values, and status indication shall be
shown in their actual respective locations, and shall automatically update to represent current
conditions without operator intervention. Damper and valve positions, air and water flow shall
be animated and shall represent actual, current conditions.
3. System Performance Analysis Screens
a. System performance analysis screens shall be provided for the major mechanical systems
(such as air handlers, chillers, boilers, and so forth.). For each of these systems, the screen
shall be split into quadrants, simultaneously displaying the following data:
a. Quadrant 1. – Dynamic animated flow diagrams.
b. Quadrant 2. – All analog values associated with the mechanical system shall be
graphed on an X-Y axis graph. Five-minute samples for the last twenty-four hour
period shall plotted. Scaling shall be automatic.
c. Quadrant 3. – Text sequence of operations from engineering as-built submittals.
d. Quadrant 4. – Space temperature summaries from each zone being served by me-
chanical system.
B. Windowing
The windowing environment of the PC Operator Workstation shall allow the user to simultane-
ously view several graphics at the same time to analyze total building operation, or to allow the
display of a graphic associated with an alarm to be viewed without interrupting work in progress.
C. Alarm Annunciation
Any point in a state of alarm shall change the color of its symbol to red until it is no longer in
alarm.

3.7 DEMONSTRATION
A. General: Comply with Section 01800. Engage factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's
maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain control systems and components.
1. Train on procedures and schedules for starting and stopping, troubleshooting, servicing, and
maintaining equipment and schedules.
2. Provide operator training on data display, alarm and status descriptors, requesting data, executing
commands, calibrating and adjusting devices, resetting default values, and requesting logs. Include
minimum of 40 hours' dedicated instructor time on-site.
3.8 ON-SITE ASSISTANCE

A. Occupancy Adjustments: Within one year of date of Substantial Completion, provide up to three Project
site visits, when requested by Owner, to adjust and calibrate components and to assist Owner's personnel
in making program changes and in adjusting sensors and controls to suit actual conditions.
END OF SECTION

SECTION 15940
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes: Control sequences for HVAC systems, subsystems, and equipment.
B. Related Sections:
1. Section 15900 - HVAC Instrumentation and Controls for control equipment and devices and
submittal requirements.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. BAS: Building Automation System
B. DDC: Direct-digital controls.
C. HVAC: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
D. VAV: Variable air volume.

A. Field verification: Sequence of operation of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems shall
meet field verification requirements of paragraphs in Part 3 of this Section.
1.4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - HVAC SYSTEM

A. These requirements shall apply to all primary HVAC systems unless modified herein. The
sequences describe the actions of the control system for one direction of change in the HVAC
process analog variable, such as temperature, or pressure. The reverse sequence shall occur when
the direction of change is reversed.
B. Provide fully implemented application and custom software and controls necessary to accomplish
the control sequence as follows.
C. If any equipment fails to start or function as described herein, an alarm shall be sent to the BAS
and printer and the backup or lag equipment, if available, shall be energized in its place.
D. Points to be alarmed and/or monitored shall be as described in the sequences and as indicated on
point list at the end this of Section.
E. The * symbol has been used throughout the control sequences and diagrams to represent the
"Equip Number" portion of HVAC equipment designations. i.e. Damper 2 serving AHU -8 would be
D-8-2 and will be represented in typical control sequences and diagrams as D-*-2.
F. All setpoints shall be adjustable. It shall require that the value be changeable by an operator with
the proper password level from any of the BAS workstations.
G. In the event of a power failure all controls shall go to their fail safe positions, normally open or
normally closed.
H. The BAS shall have a sequential restart program for the restart of all equipment (pumps, fans,
AHU’s etc.) upon restoration of power after a loss of power.
I. On the failure of any piece of BAS equipment, or sensor failure, or out-of-range condition, an
alarm shall be generated by the system and sent to the BAS. Every controlling sensor and
controlled piece of equipment shall have an alarm set-up for off-normal conditions.
1.5 VARIABLE AIR VOLUME (VAV) SYSTEMS (2MA-1 THROUGH 2MA-14)

A. General:
1. AHU-* shall be started and stopped thru the BAS by the operator. AHU-* shall be capable of
manual operation.
2. Each damper actuator shall include an analog point for damper position monitoring that is
integral to the damper actuator.

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3. When AHU-* is indexed on, minimum outside air damper D-*-3 and relief air damper D-*-4
shall open. When indexed off AHU -* shall de-energize and economizer damper D-*-1,
minimum outside air damper D-*-3 and relief air damper D-*-4 shall close, while return air
damper D-*-2, preheat coil valve HCV-*, cooling coil valve CCV-* and humidifier valve HV-*
shall return to their normal positions. Return air fan RF-* shall be electrically interlocked to
AHU-*'s supply fan SF-*. AHU-* shall be electrically interlocked to its associated exhaust fan(s)
EF-* as scheduled.
4. SF-* and RF-* shall be de-energized whenever either of the smoke detectors SD, located in
the AHU supply and return ductwork senses products of combustion or on a signal from the
Fire Alarm System or the Fire Command Center. Refer to Smoke Control System for additional
control sequences.
5. Freezestat FZ shall through hardwired connections de-energize AHU -* and RF-* whenever
the temperature of the air entering cooling coil CC-* drops below 38 degree F. At the same
time, freezestat FZ shall close dampers D-*-1, D-*-3 and D-*-4, , open valves HCV-* and
CCV-* and send an alarm to the BAS system.. FZ shall be equal to one freezestat for every 20
square feet of coil area.
6. Differential pressure switch DPS across prefilter PF-* shall send an alarm to the BAS
whenever 2.20 inches WC is exceeded. Differential pressure switch DPS across final filter FF-
* shall send an alarm to the BAS whenever 3.40 inches WC is exceeded.
7. Upon detection of loss of current by current sensors CS when S F-* or RF-* are indexed on, an
alarm shall be sent to the BAS. Differential pressure transmitter DPT across SF-* or RF-* shall
send an alarm to the BAS on sensing a loss of airflow. DPT across SF-* shall also provide a signal
to humidifier controls on loss of airflow.
8. The BAS shall monitor airflow through airflow measuring stations AM-SF-* at the inlet of SF-
* and AM-RF-* at the inlet of RF-* and shall also monitor m inimum outdoor air flow through
AM-OA-* .
9. All AHUs shall be capable of operation on emergency power. When the building is indexed
to emergency power operation, AHUs 2MA-1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 & 10 shall sequentially restart.
After an adjustable delay time initially set for one minute, 2MA-7 shall restart, followed every
15 seconds by 2AM-8, 9, 10, 1, 3 & 4. When the building is indexed to emergency power
operation, AHUs 2MA-2, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 & 14 shall be indexed off and, except as described
below for smoke control shall not operate on emergency power. The BAS shall have a
sequential restart program for the restart of all AHU’s upon restoration of normal power.
B. Minimum Outdoor Air Damper Operation:
1. When AHU-* is indexed on, minimum outside air damper D-*-3 shall go to its open position
and economizer damper D-*-1 shall remain closed.
2. Return air damper D-*-2 and relief air damper D-*-4 shall be modulated through the BAS to
maintain the minimum outside air setpoint (scheduled) as sensed by the airflow measuring
station AM-OA-*.
3. When AHU -*’s Supply-Air Temperature control is indexed to economizer operation control
of dampers D-*-2 and D -*-4 through airflow measuring station AM-OA-* shall be overridden
by sequence described below under Supply-Air Temperature Control - Economizer
Operation.
C. Fan Control:
1. The BAS shall be capable of speed control of the SF-* and RF-* and monitoring the status of
their variable frequency drives.
2. The BAS shall modulate SF-*’s Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) to maintain a constant static
pressure setpoint as sensed by duct static pressure sensor DSPS, located in the supply air
distribution ductwork. The DSPS's shall be located 2/3 the way down the supply air ductwork
as shown on the drawings.
3. The BAS shall modulate RF-*’s VFD to maintain its airflow setpoint as sensed by RF-*’s
integral airflow measuring station AM-RF-*. The return airflow setpoint in CFM shall be
calculated by the BAS as follows:
4. The return airflow setpoint shall be equal to SF-*’s CFM as sensed by its integral airflow
measuring station AM-S F-*, less a fixed CFM as scheduled on the drawings.

5. (For AHU -2MA-2 and AHU -2MA-11 and associated laboratory exhaust systems EF-2A/B and
EF-3A/B only): The return airflow setpoint shall be equal to SF-*’s CFM as sensed by its
integral airflow measuring station AM-SF-*, less the sum of a fixed CFM as scheduled on the
drawings plus exhaust system EF-*A/B’s CFM as sensed by the airflow measuring station AM-
EF-*A/B, located in the exhaust system ductwork where shown on the drawings.
D. Supply-Air Temperature Control:
1. The BAS shall index AHU -* to economizer operation mode based on the outdoor dry bulb
temperature, as sensed by the global outdoor temperature sensor. When the outdoor dry
bulb temperature is 1 degree F below cooling coil CC-*’s leaving air temperature setpoint (as
scheduled on the drawings) for a time span greater than 1 hour, AHU -* shall be indexed to
the economizer operation mode and shall continue in economizer operation mode until the
outside air temperature rises above CC-*’s leaving air temperature setpoint.
2. Economizer Operation:
a. Cooling coil valve CCV-* shall close.
b. Damper D-*-3 shall remain in its open position, economizer damper D-*-1 shall also open
and the BAS shall lock out control of dampers D-*-2 and D-*-4 through airflow measuring
station AM-OA-*.
c. When supply air temperature as sensed by temperature transmitter TT, located in the
supply air duct drops below its setpoint temperature, damper D-*-1 and damper D-*-4
shall modulate toward their closed positions while damper D-*-2 shall modulate open.
On a further drop in temperature, preheating valve HCV-* shall modulate open. On a
rise in temperature the reverse shall occur.
d. If preheating valve HCV-* opens an improper damper position alarm shall be sent to the
BAS.
3. When the outdoor dry bulb temperature is above CC-*’s leaving air temperature setpoint:
a. Damper D-*-3 shall remain in its open position, damper D-*-1 shall close and the BAS
shall control dampers D-*-2 and D-*-4 as described above for Minimum Outdoor Air
Damper Operation.
b. Chilled water valve CCV-* shall modulate to maintain setpoint temperature as sensed by
temperature transmitter TT, located in the supply air duct.
E. Humidifier operation:
1. Humidifier H-* shall be disabled and valve HV-* shall close whenever AHU -* is de-energized.
Humidifier H-* shall be disabled, valve HV-* shall close and an alarm shall be sent to the
BAS, whenever loss of airflow is sensed by the DPT across SF-* or the high limit setpoint of
humidity transmitter HT located in AHU-*’s supply air ductwork is exceeded.
2. When humidity transmitter HT located in AHU-*’s supply air ductwork senses a drop in supply
air relative humidity below 80% RH, humidifier H-* shall be enabled and valve V-* shall open.
3. When H-* is enabled and there is a drop in supply air relative humidity as sensed by humidity
transmitter HT located in AHU-*’s supply air ductwork below its set point of 75% RH, H-*'s
integral control valve shall be modulated open. On a rise in relative humidity the reverse shall
occur.
1.6 GENERAL LABORATORY EXHAUST SYSTEMS (EF-A-2A / EF-A-2B AND EF-A-3A / EF-A-3B)
A. General:
1. General laboratory exhaust airflow shall be variable volume even as EF-* operates at
constant volume to maintain a minimum exhaust stack velocity of 3,000 FPM. Variable
airflow and constant volume fan operation shall be achieved by varying flow of supplemental
outdoor air into the exhaust stream such that, at any given moment, the supplemental air
will make-up the difference between EF-*’s airflow setpoint and the variable general
laboratory exhaust airflow.
2. EF-* shall be started and stopped thru the BAS by the operator, or on a signal from the fire
alarm system. EF-* shall be capable of manual operation. The BAS shall monitor status of EF-
*.

3. The BAS shall continuously monitor variable laboratory exhaust airflow thru air measuring
device AM-EF-*A/B as required for return fan tracking sequence described above for AHU-2MA-
2 and AHU -2MA-11.
B. Start-up, and Shutdown:
1. When EF-* is indexed on its associated isolation damper D-* shall open. When the damper
has been proved open EF-* shall be energized. If D-*’s end switch fails to prove open, an
alarm shall be sent to the BAS and EF-* shall not energize. When indexed off, EF-* shall be
de-energized and D-* closed.
2. EF-*A and EF-*B shall be staged for operation in lead/lag configuration. Each exhaust fan
shall alternate as lead or lag fan. If the lead fan fails the lag fan shall be indexed to start. An
adjustable delay time between start of a subsequent lag fan shall be initially set for two
minutes.
C. Exhaust Stack Velocit y and Static Pressure Control:
1. The BAS shall operate EF-* at a constant volume setpoint. The air measuring device AM-EF-
* located in EF-*’s inlet shall modulate the fan VFD to reach its constant volume setpoint to
ensure that minimum exhaust stack discharge velocity of 3,000 feet per minute is achieved
and to compensate for system variations.
2. The BAS shall modulate the supplemental air dampers D-EF-*A/B, to maintain a constant
static pressure as sensed by duct static pressure sensor, DSPS located in the exhaust air
ductwork where shown on the drawings.
1.7 SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEM (SCEF-RA-1 & 2 and SCSF-RA-1 & 2 and AHUs 2MA-1 THROUGH
2MA-14)
A. General:
1. The smoke control system will operate during fire alarm conditions to pressurize building
corridors on the floor where the alarm condition occurred and to pressurize the floors
directly above and below the floor on which an alarm condition occurs.
2. The smoke control sequence shall be activated by any of the following:
a. Operator command from the Fire Command Center. The Fire Command Center operator
shall also be capable of individual operation (on/off and open/close) of corridor
pressurization fans SCEF-RA-1 and 2, SCSF-RA-1 and 2 and associated smoke dampers on
each floor; as well as SF-* and RF-* associated with AHUs 2MA-1 through 2MA-14.
b. A signal from the Fire Alarm System upon activation of a sprinkler water flow switch or a
smoke detector.
3. In the event of simultaneous activation of the smoke control system and building operation
on emergency power, the BAS shall override the shutdown sequence of AHUs 2MA-2, 5, 6,
11, 12, 13 & 14 during emergency power operation and allow those AHUs to operate as
described below for floor pressurization.
B. On activation of the smoke control system, the following shall occur:
1. Corridor Pressurization:
a. SCEF-RA-1 and 2, SCSF-RA-1 and 2 shall be indexed on.
b. Supply fan dampers D-SCSF-* and exhaust fan dampers D-SCEF-* shall open and their
associated end switches shall close allowing activation of SCEF-* and SCSF-*.
c. Supply and exhaust smoke dampers on the floor on which the alarm condition occurred
shall open. Smoke dampers on non-alarmed floors shall remain close.
d. When the alarm has been reset SCEF-RA-1 and 2, SCSF-RA-1 and 2 shall be indexed OFF
and their associate dampers and smoke dampers on each floor shall close.
e. The status of SCEF-* and SCSF-* and of associated smoke dampers on each floor shall be
annunciated at the BAS and the Fire Command Center and shall be capable of manual
operation and override at the fire command room.
2. Floor Pressurization:
a. All supply fans SF-* serving the emergency floor shall be de-energized and associated
outdoor air and economizer dampers D-*-1 and D-*-3 shall close.
b. All return fans RF-* serving the emergency floor shall go to 100% relief by fully opening
associated relief air dampers D-*-4 and closing associated return air dampers D-*-2.

c. All supply fans SF-* serving floors immediately above and below the emergency floor shall
go to 100% outdoor air by fully opening associated outdoor air and economizer dampers
D-*-1 and D-*-3 and closing associated return air dampers D-*-2.
d. All return fans RF-* serving the floor immediately above and below the emergency floor
shall be indexed off and associated relief air dampers D-*-4 closed.
e. The status of all SF-* and RF-* shall be annunciated at the BAS and the Fire Command
Center and shall be capable of manual operation and override at the fire command room.
1.8 ISOLATION ROOM CONTROL

A. General:
1. The isolation rooms will be provided with differential pressurization control in the form of
supply/exhaust airflow tracking. Room pressurization shall be adjustable from negative to
positive, through the BAS. Initial set-up shall provide for negative pressure in the isolation
rooms relative to associated anti-rooms and contiguous spaces.
2. Local Control Modules (LCM) shall monitor and control associated constant volume terminal
unit’s Terminal Equipment Controllers (TUC).
3. The LCM shall act as stand-alone controller and as an interface with the BAS.
B. When room temperature sensor TT senses a drop in the isolation room temperature below its
setpoint, the constant volume supply terminal’s TUC shall modulate the terminal’s heating control
valve open. On a rise in temperature the reverse shall occur.
C. The isolation room’s constant volume exhaust terminal’s TUC shall modulate its terminal damper to
maintain its CFM set points as sensed by its integral flow element.
D. For isolation rooms with supply terminals that also serve the anti-room, the LCM shall set the room
exhaust terminal’s set point such that it’s CFM shall be equal to the supply terminal unit’s CFM.
E. For isolation rooms without anti-rooms and/or with supply terminals that only serve the isolation
room, the LCM shall set the room exhaust terminal’s set point such that it’s CFM shall be equal to the
supply terminal unit’s CFM plus 100 CFM.
1.9 PROCEDURE ROOM CONTROL

A. The procedure rooms shall be provided with room temperature and humidity sensors with LED
readouts and adjustable setpoints. The temperature sensors shall be equipped with occupied-
unoccupied switches. In occupied mode the room’s supply VAV terminal shall open to its maximum
airflow position to provide positive room pressurization. In unoccupied mode the supply VAV
terminal shall close to its minimum energy conservation position (50% open).
B. When room temperature sensor TT senses a drop in the procedure room temperature below its
setpoint, the VAV terminal’s TUC shall modulate the terminal’s heating control valve open. On a rise
in temperature the reverse shall occur.
C. When room humidity sensor HS senses a drop in procedure room relative humidity below its setpoint,
humidifier H-* shall be enabled and valve HV-* shall open and H-*'s integral control valve shall
modulated to maintain the HS setpoint. On a rise in procedure room relative humidity the reverse
shall occur.
D. H-* shall be disabled, valve HV-* shall close and an alarm shall be sent to the BAS, whenever loss
of airflow is sensed by the VAV terminal’s flow element or the high limit setpoint of humidity
transmitter HT located downstream of H-* is exceeded.
1.10 LABORATORY ROOM CONTROL

A. General:
1. Local Control Modules (LCM) shall monitor and control associated VAV terminal unit’s Terminal
Equipment Controllers (TUC).
2. The LCM shall act as stand-alone controller and as an interface with the BAS.
3. The LCM shall reset the CFM set points of associated VAV supply and VAV exhaust terminal
units as described below.

4. Minimum and maximum VAV terminal unit CFM set points shall be as indicated on equipment
schedules.
B. The VAV supply terminal unit’s TUC shall modulate the terminal’s damper and heating control valve
as described below for VAV Terminal Units With Heating Coils.
C. The general room VAV exhaust terminal and the fume hood constant volume exhaust terminal’s TUCs
shall modulate their respective terminal dampers to maintain their CFM set points as sensed by their
integral flow elements.
D. The LCM shall continuously reset the general room exhaust terminal’s set point such that it’s CFM
shall be equal to the supply terminal unit’s CFM plus 150 CFM, less the exhaust CFM of the fume
hood’s constant volume exhaust terminal. For laboratory spaces without fume hoods, the LCM shall
continuously reset the general room exhaust terminal’s set point such that it’s CFM shall be equal to
the supply terminal unit’s CFM plus 150 CFM.
1.11 VAV TERMINAL UNITS WITH HEATING COIL

A. On a drop in room temperature, as sensed by room temperature transmitter TT, the VAV terminal
unit’s TUC shall modulate the terminal’s damper from its maximum to minimum position. On a
further drop in temperature control shall first pass through a temperature dead band. When the
space temperature has dropped through the temperature dead band, the TUC shall modulate the
terminal’s heating control valve open. On a rise in temperature the reverse shall occur.
1.12 COMPUTER ROOM AIR CONDITIONING UNITS (ACU-1 & 2)

A. ACU manufacturer shall provide integral to ACU-*, all logic and controls necessary for
temperature and humidification control including 2-way chilled and heating water flow control
valves (with balancing bypass valves) and cold water valve for humidification.
B. The BAS shall monitor space temperature and ACU status.
C. When any of the ACU’s on-board alarms are activated a general alarm shall be sent to the
BAS.
1.13 FAN COIL UNITS

A. Fan coil units (FCU) with wall mounted temperature sensors (by BAS):
1. FCUs shall be started and stopped thru the BAS by the operator controller. Except
where indicated FCUs shall operate continuously.
2. The BAS shall monitor space temperature and FCU status.
B. FCUs with inlet temperature sensors (by FCU manufacturer) shall be controlled locally.
C. All FCU control valves shall be by BAS.
D. FCU’s temperature sensor will modulate heating coil valves and/or cooling coil valves as required to
maintain its setpoint.
E. Where scheduled, heating or chilled water shall be constant flow through the FCU. FCU’s
temperature sensor shall operate the unit’s fan as required to maintain its setpoint.
1.14 STEAM CONDENSATE PUMS (CP-2-MA-1, 2 & 3)

A. The BAS shall monitor CP status.
B. When any of the CP’s on-board alarms are activated a general alarm shall be sent to the BAS.
1.15 ETO EXHAUST FANS (EF-A-7A & EF-A-7B)

A. General:
1. ETO exhaust airflow shall be constant volume.
2. EF-* shall be started and stopped thru the BAS by the operator, or on a signal from the fire
alarm system and shall operate continuously. EF-* shall be capable of manual operation.
The BAS shall monitor status of EF-*.
B. Start-up, and Shutdown:

1. When EF-* is indexed on its associated isolation damper D-* shall open. When the damper
has been proved open EF-* shall be energized. If D-*’s end switch fails to prove open, an
alarm shall be sent to the BAS and EF-* shall not energize. When indexed off, EF-* shall be
de-energized and D-* closed.
2. EF-*A and EF-*B shall be staged for operation in lead/lag configuration. Each exhaust fan
shall alternate as lead or lag fan. If the lead fan fails the lag fan shall be indexed to start. An
adjustable delay time between start of a subsequent lag fan shall be initially set for two
minutes.
1.16 RELIEF FAN CONTROL (RLF-G A-1, 2 & 3)

A. Whenever the static pressure in the ductwork with reference to the mechanical room rises above
0.125 inches as sensed by the static pressure sensor located in the ductwork the relief air fans RLF-
GA-1, 2 & 3 shall be staged by the BAS system to maintain static pressure at or below 0.125 inches
adjustable.
1.17 MECHANICAL ROOM VENTILATION SYSTEM (EF-2MA-1 & 2)

A. Exhaust fans shall be started and stopped thru the BAS by the operator and shall operate
continuously. The BAS shall monitor the status of exhaust fan at the MCC.
B. When exhaust fan EF-* is indexed on, its discharge damper D-* shall open and when indexed off D-
* shall close.
1.18 CONTINUOUS OPERATION FANS (EF-A-1, 4, 5 & 6)

A. Exhaust fan EF-* shall be started and stopped thru the BAS by the operator or by interlock with
associated AHUs and run continuously. The BAS shall monitor the status of exhaust fan at the
MCC.
B. When exhaust fan EF-* is indexed on, its discharge damper D-* (if indicated) shall open.
C. EF-* shall be de-energized and discharge dampers D-*, shall close, on a signal from the Fire Alarm
System.
1.19 CHILLED WATER COOLING (PUMPS CHWP-1 & 2)

A. General:
1. Chilled Water Cooling (CWC) shall be indexed on through the BAS by the operator and shall
operate continuously.
2. CWC will include lead/standby pumping with variable frequency drive VFD control of pumps.
The BAS shall monitor the status of pumps CHWP-1 and CHWP-2 at their VFD’s.
3. Lead/standby pump selection shall be through the BAS operator, or per a programmable
monthly schedule.
4. If lead pump CHWP -*, shall fail to operate under normal conditions, as sensed by its’ BAS
status point, an alarm shall be sent to the BAS and the standby pump shall energize after a 2
minute time delay.
5. The BAS shall monitor the following:
a. Flow (GPM) of chilled water supply from the campus distribution system flow thru meter
FM-CWC located in the chilled water supply piping prior to the bypass connection as
indicated on the drawings.
b. Chilled water temperature as sensed by temperature sensors as indicated on the drawings
in the following locations:
1) Chilled water supply piping prior to the bypass connection (Supply Temperature
Campus Distribution).
2) Chilled water pump inlet header (Supply Temperature Mixed With Bypass Water).
3) TT-CHS-2 in the chilled water supply piping on discharge side of pumps and prior to
any branch piping (Supply Temperature to Building).
4) Chilled water return piping from each cooling coil.
5) TT-CWS-3 in the chilled water return piping after all branch connections and prior to
bypass connection (Return Temperature From Building).

6) Chilled water bypass.
7) TT-CWS-1 in the chilled water return piping after the bypass connection and CWV-1
(Return Temperature to Campus Distribution).
c. Chilled water loop pressure as sensed by pressure sensors as indicated on the drawings in
the following locations:
1) Chilled water supply piping prior to the bypass connection (Supply Pressure From
Campus Distribution).
2) Chilled water pump inlet header (Pump Inlet Pressure).
3) Chilled water supply piping on discharge side of pumps and prior to any branch
piping (Supply Pressure to Building).
4) Chilled water return piping after all branch connections and prior to bypass
connection (Return Pressure From Building).
5) Chilled water return piping after the bypass connection and CWV-1 (Return Pressure
to Campus Distribution).
B. When CWC is indexed on, CWV-1 shall modulate open and the lead pump CHWP -* shall be
indexed on at minimum speed.
C. CWV-2 at the end of the building distribution shall modulate to maintain a constant differential
pressure setpoint for the building as sensed by differential pressure transmitter DPT, between the
ends of the chilled water supply and return mains.
D. When the differential pressure as sensed by differential pressure transmitter DPT, between the
ends of the supply and return mains, fall below its set point, CWV-2 shall close and CHWP-*’s VFD
shall modulate pump speed to maintain the DPT set point.
E. CWV-1 shall modulate to maintain the setpoint of return chilled water temperature to the campus
distribution system of 62 deg F. As chilled water return temperature drops below the setpoint of
temperature sensor TT-CWS -1, CWV-1 shall modulate closed to induce returned chilled water
through the bypass to mix with supply. As return chilled temperature rises, as determined by TT-
CWS-1, the reverse shall occur.
F. As CWV-1 modulates to maintain the setpoint of return chilled water temperature to the campus
distribution system, if any temperature or humidity sensor located in the return air ductwork of
AHUs 2MA-1 through 2MA-12 senses temperature or humidity above its setpoint, the BAS shall
reset downward the setpoint of TT-CWS -1.
G. If the flow meter reading of FM-CWS, located in the chilled water supply line from the campus
distribution system drops to zero, or if the temperature difference between TT-CWS-2 and TT-
CWS-3 drops to zero, the BAS shall index CHWP-* off (with 30 minute restart delay) and close
valves CWV-1 and CWV-2.
1.20 SUPPLEMENTAL COOLING WATER (SCHWP -1 & 2)

A. Supplemental cooling shall be indexed on through the BAS by the operator and shall operate
continuously.
B. Supplemental cooling will include lead/standby pumping. The BAS shall monitor the status of
pump SCHWP-* thru its current sensor.
C. Lead/standby pump selection shall be through the BAS operator, or per a programmable monthly
schedule.
D. If a lead pump, shall fail to operate under normal conditions, as sensed by its’ BAS status point, an
alarm shall be sent to the BAS and the standby pump shall energize after a 2 minute time delay.
E. The BAS shall monitor temperature of supply and return supplemental cooling water.
1.21 HEATING WATER SYSTEM (PUMPS HWP-1 & 2 AND HEAT EXCHANGERS HX-2MA-1 & 2)
A. General:
1. The Heating Water System (HWS) shall be started and stopped thru the BAS by the operator
and shall operate continuously.
2. HWC will include lead/standby pumping with variable frequency drive VFD control of pumps.
The BAS shall monitor the status of pumps HWP-2M-1 and HWP-2 at their VFD’s.

3. HWC will include lead/standby heat exchanger operation. The BAS shall monitor the status
of HX-2MA-1 and HX-2MA-2 through tube side differential pressure sensors DPS.
4. Lead/standby pump and heat exchanger selection shall be through the BAS operator, or per a
programmable monthly schedule.
5. If lead pump HWP-*, shall fail to operate under normal conditions, as sensed by its’ BAS
status point, an alarm shall be sent to the BAS and the standby pump shall energize after a 2
minute time delay.
6. The BAS shall monitor heating water temperature entering and leaving HX-2MA-1 and 2.
7. The BAS shall monitor heating water flow through FM-HWC. On a loss of flow the heat
exchangers’ steam control valves shall close and an alarm sent to the BAS.
8. Lead steam valves and lead pumps shall operate continuously on a control failure.
B. The BAS shall modulate HWP-*'s VFD to maintain the constant differential pressure setpoints for
two building heating water risers as sensed by differential pressure transmitters DPT, located on
Level 4, 2/3 out the longest piping run from the east and center heating water risers. The DSPS
indicating the lowest static pressure shall control HWP-*'s VFD.
C. HX-2MA-* controls shall be indexed on whenever HWP-* is energized. When indexed on HX-2MA-
*’s tube side isolation valve HXV-* shall open. When indexed off the reverse shall occur.
D. When flow is proved by DPS, the BAS shall modulate HX-2MA-*’s (1/3 and 2/3 flow) steam valves
to maintain the leaving water temperature setpoint as sensed by the temperature sensor located in
the leaving water side of heat exchangers.
E. When the tube side temperature sensor indicates a drop in heating water temperature below its
setpoint, the 1/3 steam valve shall modulate open to maintain the setpoint. When the 1/3 valve
modulates past 95 percent capacity the 1/3 valve shall close while the 2/3 valve modulates to
maintain setpoint. The 1/3 valve shall modulate open when the 2/3 is at 100 percent capacity to
maintain setpoint.
F. When the tube side temperature sensor indicates heating water temperature rising above its
setpoint, the 2/3 steam valve shall modulate down to maintain setpoint. When the 2/3 valve
modulates closed the 1/3 valve shall modulate closed to maintain setpoint.
1.22 HUMIDIFICATION STEAM (CVR-2MA-3 & 4)

A. General:
1. The Humidification Steam System (HSS) shall be started and stopped thru the BAS by the
operator and shall operate continuously.
2. HSS will include lead/standby heat exchanger operation. Lead/standby heat exchanger
selection shall be through the BAS operator, or per a programmable monthly schedule.
3. Each cold water and humidification steam valve actuator shall include an analog point to
prove valve position that is integral to the valve actuator.
B. When indexed on CVR-2MA-* cold water valve CVWV-* and humidification steam valve CVV-* shall
open.
C. When CVWV-* and CVV-* are proved open, the BAS shall modulate CVR-2MA-*’s medium pressure
steam valve to maintain the humidification steam’s 15 PSI setpoint as sensed by the pressure sensor
located on the humidification steam side of CVR-2MA-*.
PART 2 NOT USED
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage factory-authorized service representative to inspect field-
assembled components and equipment installation, including piping and electrical connections.
Report results in writing.
1. Operational Test: After electrical circuitry has been energized, start units to confirm proper
unit operation. Remove malfunctioning units, replace with new units, and retest.

2. Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and
equipment, and retest.
B. Engage factory-authorized service representative to perform startup service.
C. Replace damaged or malfunctioning controls and equipment.
1. Start, test, and adjust control systems.
2. Demonstrate compliance with requirements, including calibration and testing, and control
sequences.
3. Adjust, calibrate, and fine tune circuits and equipment to achieve sequence of operation
specified.
3.2 DEMONSTRATION
A. General: Comply with Section 01800. Engage factory-authorized service representative to train
Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain control systems and components.
1. Train Owner's maintenance personnel on procedures and schedules for starting and stopping,
troubleshooting, servicing, and maintaining equipment and schedules.
2. Provide operator training on data display, alarm and status descriptors, requesting data,
executing commands, calibrating and adjusting devices, resetting default values, and
requesting logs. Include minimum of 40 hours' dedicated instructor time on-site.
3. Review data in maintenance manuals.
4. Schedule training with Owner with at least seven days' advance notice.
3.3 ON-SITE ASSISTANCE

A. Occupancy Adjustments: Within one year of date of Substantial Completion, provide up to three
Project site visits, when requested by Owner, to adjust and calibrate components and to assist
Owner's personnel in making program changes and in adjusting sensors and controls to suit actual
conditions.

SYSTEM INPUTS OUTPUTS FUNCTIONS
ANALOG DIGITAL ANALOG DIGITAL ALARMS CALCULATION
FAS
POINTS NOTE
CFM
CFM
GPM
VAV AHUs
LOW
AMPS
HIGH
TEMP.
FLOW
SPEED
VALVE
FREEZE
SMOKE
PROOF
2MA-1 thru
MAINT.
HUMID.
STATUS
ON/OFF
DAMPER
END SW.
OFF/FAST
TROUBLE
TROUBLE
PRESSURE
PRESSURE
POSITION
RUN TIME
2MA-14
SET POINT
OFF/SLOW
HIGH/LOW
OPEN/CLOS
OCC/UNOC
ENTHALPHY
2MA - * - 1 SF-2MA- * VFD
X
X
2MA - * - 2 SF-2MA- * VFD
X
X
UVA - HOSPITAL EXPANSION

2MA - * - 3 SF-2MA- * VFD
X
2MA - * - 4 SF-2MA- * DPS
X
X
2MA - * - 5 SF-2MA- * AM
10-01053.00/02-17-03/Revised: 04-30-03
2MA - * - 6 RF-2MA- * VFD
X
X
2MA - * - 7 RF-2MA- * VFD
X
X
2MA - * - 8 RF-2MA- * VFD
X
2MA - * - 9 RF-2MA- * DPS
X
X
2MA - * - 10 RF-2MA- * AM
X
2MA - * - 11 OA D – 1 - *
X
2MA - * - 12 OA D – 1 - *
X
X
15940-11
2MA - * - 13 RA D – 2 - *
X
2MA - * - 14 RA D – 2 - *
X
X
2MA - * - 15 OA D – 3 - *
X
2MA - * - 16 OA D – 3 - *
X
X
2MA - * - 17 AM – OA - *
X
2MA - * - 18 HCV - *
2MA - * - 19 CCV - *
2MA - * - 20 HV - *
X X X
2MA - * - 21 Mixed Air TT - *

2MA - * - 22 SA TT - *
X X
2MA - * - 23 SA HT - *
2MA - * - 24 RA TT - * X
X
2MA - * - 25 RA HT - *
X
RTKL Associates Inc.

NOTE
VAV AHUs
FAS
POINTS NOTE
CFM
CFM
GPM
LOW
AMPS
HIGH
2MA-1 thru
TEMP.
FLOW
SPEED
VALVE
FREEZE
SMOKE
PROOF
MAINT.
HUMID.
STATUS
ON/OFF
DAMPER
2MA-14 Con-
END SW.
OFF/FAST
TROUBLE
TROUBLE
PRESSURE
PRESSURE
RUN TIME
VELOCITY
SET POINT
OFF/SLOW
HIGH/LOW
tinued
OPEN/CLOS
OCC/UNOC
ENTHALPHY
2MA - * - 26 DSPS - *
X
2MA - * - 27 FZ - *
X
X

2MA - * - 28 PF - * - DPS
2MA - * - 29 FF - * - DPS
X X
X X
10-01053.00/02-17-03/Revised: 04-30-03
GLOBAL
G-1 OA Humidity
X
G-2 OA Temperature
X
General Labo-
ratory Exhaust
EF-A-2A & 2B
and
EF-A-3A & 3B
15940-12
EF-A –2A -1 EF –A – 2A- VFD 1
X
X
EF-A –2A -2 EF –A – 2A- VFD 1
X
X
EF-A –2A -3 EF –A – 2A- VFD 1

X
EF-A –2A -4 EF – A – 2A - AM 1&2
X
EF-A-2A/B-1 D -1-EF -A- 2A 3
X
EF-A-2A/B-2 D -1-EF -A- 2A 3
X
X
EF-A-2A/B-3 D -2-EF -A- 2B 3

X
EF-A-2A/B-4 D -2-EF -A- 2B 3
X
X
EF-A-2A/B-5 D-3-EF-A-2A / 2B 3
X
EF-A-2A/B-6 AM-EF-A-2A / 2B 3
X
EF-A-2A/B-7 DSPS-EF-A-2A/2B 3
1. TYPICAL FOR EF – A – 2B, 3A & 3B .

2. 3,000 FPM DISCHARGE VELOCITY.

NOTE 3. TYPICAL FOR EF – A –3A / B
SMOKE
FAS
POINTS NOTE
CFM
CFM
GPM
CONTROL
LOW
AMPS
HIGH
TEMP.
FLOW
SPEED
VALVE
SMOKE
FREEZE
PROOF
SCEF–RA–1 / 2
MAINT.
HUMID.
STATUS
ON/OFF
DAMPER
END SW.
OFF/FAST
TROUBLE
TROUBLE
PRESSURE
PRESSURE
RUN TIME
and
SET POINT
OFF/SLOW
HIGH/LOW
OPEN/CLOS
OCC/UNOC
ENTHALPHY
SCSF–RA–1 / 2
SCEF-RA *1 SCEF – RA - *
X
X
SCEF-RA *2 SCEF – RA - *
X
X

SCEF-RA *3 D -SCEF – RA - *
X
SCEF-RA *4 D -SCEF – RA - *
X
X
SCSF-RA *1 SCSF – RA - *
X
X
10-01053.00/02-17-03/Revised: 04-30-03
SCSF-RA *2 SCSF – RA - *
X
X
SCSF-RA *3 D -SCSF – RA - *
SCSF-RA *4 D -SCSF – RA - * X
X
X
SCEF RA1-1 D – SCEF-RA-1-1 1

X
SCEFRA1-2 D – SCEF-RA-1-1 1
X
X
SCSFRA1 -1 D – SCSF-RA-1-1 1
X
SCSFRA1 -2 D – SCSF-RA-1-1 1
X
X
15940-13
TYPICAL
SUPPLY
TERMINAL
UNITS
TUC - 1 FE
X
TUC - 2 Damper 2
X
TUC - 3 Damper
X
TUC - 4 Htg Coil Valve

X
TUC - 5 Space TS
X
TUC - 6 Space TS
1. TYPICAL FOR D – SCEF – RA – 1 –2, 3 & 4; D – SCSF RA – 1 – 2, 3 & 4; D – SCEF – RA – 2 – 1, 2, 3 & 4; D – SCSF – RA – 2 – 1, 2, 3 & 4
2. MINIMUM & MAXIMUM CFM SETPOINTS

NOTE
TYPICAL
FAS
POINTS NOTE
CFM
CFM
GPM
LOW
AMPS
HIGH
EXHAUST
TEMP.
FLOW
SPEED
VALVE
FREEZE
SMOKE
PROOF
MAINT.
HUMID.
STATUS
ON/OFF
DAMPER
TERMINAL
END SW.
OFF/FAST
TROUBLE
PRESSURE
PRESSURE
TROUBLE
RUN TIME
SET POINT
OFF/SLOW
HIGH/LOW
UNITS
OPEN/CLOS
OCC/UNOC
ENTHALPHY
TUC - 1 FE
X
TUC - 2 Damper

TUC - 3 Damper
X
TYPICAL
ISOLATION
10-01053.00/02-17-03/Revised: 04-30-03
ROOM
TUC -1 to 6 SA Terminal 1
TUC -1 to 3 EA Terminal 2
LCM 3
X
TYPICAL
PROCEDURE
ROOM No *
15940-14
TUC - 7 SA Terminal 4
X
PR No * - 1 HV - *
X
PR No * - 2 HT
X
X
PR No * - 3 FE
X
X
PR No * - 4 HS
X
PR No * - 5 HS
X
TYPICAL
LABORATOR
Y SPACE
TUC -1 to 3 EA Terminal 2
LCM 3
X
1. SEE TYPICAL SUPPLY TERMINAL UNIT

2. SEE TYPICAL EXHAUST TERMINAL UNIT
NOTE
3. CALCULATE EXHAUST TERMINAL CFM
4. OCCUPIED / UNOCCUPIED SETPOINT FROM SWITCH SWITCH IN PROCEDURE ROOM
FAS
POINTS NOTE
CFM
CFM
GPM
TYPICAL
LOW
AMPS
HIGH
TEMP.
FLOW
SPEED
VALVE
FREEZE
SMOKE
PROOF
COMPUTER
MAINT.
HUMID.
STATUS
ON/OFF
DAMPER
END SW.
OFF/FAST
TROUBLE
TROUBLE
PRESSURE
PRESSURE
RUN TIME
ROOM ACUs
SET POINT
OFF/SLOW
HIGH/LOW
OPEN/CLOS
OCC/UNOC
ENTHALPHY
ACU - * - 1 ACU - *
X
X
ACU - * - 2 ACU - *

ACU - * - 3 TS
X
FAN COIL
UNITS
10-01053.00/02-17-03/Revised: 04-30-03
FCU - * - 1 SF – FCU - * 1
X
X
FCU - * - 2 SF – FCU - * 2
X
FCU - * - 3 CCV – FCU - * 3
FCU - * - 4 HCV – FCU - * 3
X X
FCU - * - 5 TS – FCU - * 1
X
COND PUMPS
CP-2-MA-1 & 2
15940-15
CP-2-MA *1 CP – 2 – MA - *
X
X
CP-2-MA *2 CP – 2 – MA - *
X
ETO EXH FAN
EF-A-7A & 7B
EF – A - * -1 EF – A - *
X
X
EF – A - * -2 EF – A - *
X
X
EF – A - * -3 D - EF – A - *
X
X
RELIEF FAN
RLF-GA-1, 2 &
3
RLF -GA * 1 RLF – GA - *
X
X
RLF -GA * 2 RLF – GA - *

X
X
Relief - 1 DPT
X
1. FCUs WITH WALL MOUNTED TEMPERATURE SENSORS ONLY

2. ALL FCUs

NOTE 3. WHERE SCHEDULED
EXH FANS
FAS
POINTS NOTE
CFM
CFM
GPM
LOW
AMPS
HIGH
EF-A-1, 4, 5 & 6
TEMP.
FLOW
SPEED
VALVE
FREEZE
SMOKE
PROOF
MAINT.
HUMID.
STATUS
ON/OFF
DAMPER
and
END SW.
OFF/FAST
TROUBLE
TROUBLE
PRESSURE
PRESSURE
RUN TIME
SET POINT
OFF/SLOW
HIGH/LOW
EF-2M-1 & 2
OPEN/CLOS
OCC/UNOC
ENTHALPHY
EF - * - 1 EF -*
X
X
EF - * - 2 EF -*
X
X

EF - * - 3 D – EF - * 1
X
CHILLED
WATER
10-01053.00/02-17-03/Revised: 04-30-03
COOLING
CHWP-1 & 2
CWC - 1 CHWP - 1 - VFD
X
X
X
X
X
CWC - 4 CHWP - 1 - DPS
X
X

X
X
X
X
15940-16
CWC - 8 CHWP - 2 - DPS X
X
X
CWC - 9 CWC – V-1

CWC - 10 CWC – V-2
X X
CWC - 11 CWC - FM
X
CWC - 12 Campus CWS
X
CWC - 13 Campus CWS
X
CWC - 14 Campus CWR
X
CWC - 15 Campus CWR
CWC - 16 BYPASS
CWC - 17 CWS Pump Sctn X X
X
CWC - 18 CWS Pump Sctn
X
CWC - 19 CWC - DPT

X
1. WHERE INDICATED

NOTE
CHILLED
FAS
POINTS NOTE
CFM
CFM
GPM
WATER
LOW
AMPS
HIGH
TEMP.
FLOW
SPEED
VALVE
FREEZE
SMOKE
PROOF
COOLING
MAINT.
HUMID.
STATUS
ON/OFF
DAMPER
END SW.
OFF/FAST
TROUBLE
PRESSURE
PRESSURE
TROUBLE
RUN TIME
CHWP-1 & 2
SET POINT
OFF/SLOW
HIGH/LOW
OPEN/CLOS
OCC/UNOC
ENTHALPHY
Continued
CWC - 20 Bldg CWS
X
CWC - 21 Bldg CWS

CWC - 22 End of Main
X
CWC - 23 Bldg CWR
X
CWC - 24 Bldg CWR
10-01053.00/02-17-03/Revised: 04-30-03
HEATING
WATER
SYSTEM
HWP – 1 & 2
and
CVR-2MA1 & 2
HWS - 1 HWP - 1 - VFD

X
X
X
X
15940-17
HWS - 4 HWP - 1 - DPS X
X
X

X
X
X
X

X
HWS - 8 HWP - 2 - DPS
X
X
HWS - 9 HXV - * - 1
X
HWS - 10 HXV - * - 2
HWS - 11 HXV - * - 3
X X
HWS - 12 HXV - * - 1
X
HWS - 13 HXV - * - 2
HWS - 14 HXV - * - 3
X X
HWS - 15 CVR-2MA 1-DPT

X
X

NOTE
HEATING
WATER
FAS
POINTS NOTE
CFM
CFM
GPM
LOW
AMPS
HIGH
OPEN
SYSTEM
TEMP.
FLOW
SPEED
VALVE
FREEZE
SMOKE
PROOF
MAINT.
HUMID.
STATUS
ON/OFF
DAMPER
HWP – 1 & 2
END SW.
OFF/FAST
TROUBLE
PRESSURE
PRESSURE
RUN TIME
SET POINT
OFF/SLOW
HIGH/LOW
and
OPEN/CLOS
OCC/UNOC
ENTHALPHY
CVR-2MA1 & 2
HWS - 16 CVR-2MA 2-DPT
X
X
HWS - 17 HWS Supply

HWS - 18 HWS Return
X
HWS - 19 HWS East DPT
HWS - 20 HWS Mid DPT
X X
10-01053.00/02-17-03/Revised: 04-30-03
HUMIDIFIER
STEAM
SYSTEM
CVR-2MA3 & 4
HSS - 1 HXV - * - 1
X
HSS - 2 HXV - * - 2
X
HSS - 3 HXV - * - 3
X
15940-18
HSS - 4 HXV - * - 3
X
HSS - 5 HXV - * - 1
X
HSS - 6 HXV - * - 2
X
HSS - 7 HXV - * - 3
X
HSS - 8 HXV - * - 3
X
HSS - 9 CVR-2MA 3-PT
HSS - 10 CVR-2MA 4-PT
X X

NOTE
END OF SECTION

SECTION 15950
TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes: Testing, adjusting, and balancing HVAC systems to produce design objectives,
including the following:
1. Balancing airflow and water flow within distribution systems, including submains, branches, and
terminals, to indicated quantities according to specified tolerances.
2. Adjusting total HVAC systems to provide indicated quantities.
3. Measuring electrical performance of HVAC equipment.
4. Setting quantitative performance of HVAC equipment.
5. Verifying that automatic control devices are functioning properly.
6. Measuring sound and vibration.
7. Reporting results of the activities and procedures specified in this Section.
B. Related Sections:
1. Testing and adjusting requirements unique to particular systems and equipment are included in
the Sections that specify those systems and equipment.
2. Field quality-control testing to verify that workmanship quality for system and equipment
installation is specified in system and equipment Sections.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Adjust: To regulate fluid flow rate and air patterns at the terminal equipment, such as to reduce fan
speed or adjust a damper.
B. Balance: To proportion flows within the distribution system, including submains, branches, and
terminals, according to design quantities.
C. Draft: A current of air, when referring to localized effect caused by one or more factors of high air
velocity, low ambient temperature, or direction of airflow, whereby more heat is withdrawn from a
person's skin than is normally dissipated.
D. Procedure: An approach to and execution of a sequence of work operations to yield repeatable
results.
E. Report Forms: Test data sheets for recording test data in logical order.
F. Static Head: The pressure due to the weight of the fluid above the point of measurement. In a
closed system, static head is equal on both sides of the pump.
G. Suction Head: The height of fluid surface above the centerline of the pump on the suction side.
H. System Effect: A phenomenon that can create undesired or unpredicted conditions that cause
reduced capacities in all or part of a system.
I. System Effect Factors: Allowances used to calculate a reduction of the performance ratings of a fan
when installed under conditions different from those presented when the fan was performance
tested.
J. Terminal: A point where the controlled medium, such as fluid or energy, enters or leaves the
distribution system.
K. Test: A procedure to determine quantitative performance of a system or equipment.
L. Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Agent: The entity responsible for performing and reporting the
testing, adjusting, and balancing procedures.
M. AABC: Associated Air Balance Council.
N. AMCA: Air Movement and Control Association.
O. CTI: Cooling Tower Institute.

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P. NEBB: National Environmental Balancing Bureau.
Q. SMACNA: Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. General: Submit in accordance with Section 01330.
B. Quality-Assurance Submittals: Within 30 days from the Contractor's Notice to Proceed, submit 2
copies of evidence that the testing, adjusting, and balancing Agent and this Project's testing, adjusting,
and balancing team members meet the qualifications specified in the "Quality Assurance" Article
below.
C. Contract Documents Examination Report: Within 45 days from the Contractor's Notice to Proceed,
submit 2 copies of the Contract Documents review report as specified in Part 3 of this Section.
D. Strategies and Procedures Plan: Within 60 days from the Contractor's Notice to Proceed, submit 2
copies of the testing, adjusting, and balancing strategies and step-by-step procedures as specified in
Part 3 "Preparation" Article below. Include a complete set of report forms intended for use on this
Project.
E. Certified Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Reports: Submit 2 copies of reports prepared, as specified
in this Section, on approved forms certified by the testing, adjusting, and balancing Agent.
F. Warranty: Submit 2 copies of special warranty specified in the "Warranty" Article below.

A. Agent Qualifications: Engage a testing, adjusting, and balancing agent certified by either AABC or
NEBB.
B. Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Conference: Meet with the Owner's and the Architect's
representatives on approval of the testing, adjusting, and balancing strategies and procedures plan to
develop a mutual understanding of the details. Ensure the participation of testing, adjusting, and
balancing team members, equipment manufacturers' authorized service representatives, HVAC
controls Installer, and other support personnel. Provide 7 days' advance notice of scheduled meeting
time and location.
1. Agenda Items: Include at least the following:
a. Submittal distribution requirements.
b. Contract Documents examination report.
c. Testing, adjusting, and balancing plan.
d. Work schedule and Project site access requirements.
e. Coordination and cooperation of trades and subcontractors.
f. Coordination of documentation and communication flow.
C. Certification of Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Reports: Certify the testing, adjusting, and balancing
field data reports. This certification includes the following:
1. Review field data reports to validate accuracy of data and to prepare certified testing, adjusting,
and balancing reports.
2. Certify that the testing, adjusting, and balancing team complied with the approved testing,
adjusting, and balancing plan and the procedures specified and referenced in this Specification.
D. Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Reports: Use standard forms from AABC's "National Standards for
Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing" or NEBB's "Procedural Standards for Testing, Adjusting, and
Balancing of Environmental Systems" or SMACNA's "HVAC Systems--Testing, Adjusting, and
Balancing."
E. Instrumentation Type, Quantity, and Accuracy: As described in AABC national standards or as
described in NEBB's "Procedural Standards for Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing of Environmental
Systems," Section II, "Required Instrumentation for NEBB Certification."
F. Instrumentation Calibration: Calibrate instruments at least every 6 months or more frequently if
required by the instrument manufacturer.
G. Year-2000 Compliant: Comply with Sections 01400 and 16050.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Partial Owner Occupancy: The Owner may occupy completed areas of the building before
Substantial Completion. Cooperate with the Owner during testing, adjusting, and balancing
operations to minimize conflicts with the Owner's operations.
1.6 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate the efforts of factory-authorized service representatives for systems and equipment,
HVAC controls installers, and other mechanics to operate HVAC systems and equipment to support
and assist testing, adjusting, and balancing activities.
B. Notice: Provide 7 days' advance notice for each test. Include scheduled test dates and times.
C. Perform testing, adjusting, and balancing after leakage and pressure tests on air and water distribution
systems have been satisfactorily completed.
1.7 WARRANTY
A. Special Warranty: Prepare and submit in accordance with Section 01780.
1. National Project Performance Guarantee: Provide a guarantee on AABC'S "National Standards"
forms stating that AABC will assist in completing the requirements of the Contract Documents
if the testing, adjusting, and balancing Agent fails to comply with the Contract Documents.
Guarantee includes the following provisions:
2. Special Guarantee: Provide a guarantee on NEBB forms stating that NEBB will assist in
completing the requirements of the Contract Documents if the testing, adjusting, and balancing
Agent fails to comply with the Contract Documents. Guarantee includes the following
provisions:
a. The certified Agent has tested and balanced systems according to the Contract
Documents.
b. Systems are balanced to optimum performance capabilities within design and installation
limits.
PART 2 PRODUCTS – NOT USED
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine Contract Documents to become familiar with project requirements and to discover
conditions in systems' designs that may preclude proper testing, adjusting, and balancing of systems
and equipment.
1. Contract Documents are defined in the General and Supplementary Conditions of the
Contract.
2. Verify that balancing devices, such as test ports, gage cocks, thermometer wells, flow-control
devices, balancing valves and fittings, and manual volume dampers, are required by the Contract
Documents. Verify that quantities and locations of these balancing devices are accessible and
appropriate for effective balancing and for efficient system and equipment operation.
B. Examine approved submittal data of HVAC systems and equipment.
C. Examine project record documents described in Section 01781 - Project Record Documents.
D. Examine Architect's and Engineer's design data, including HVAC system descriptions, statements of
design assumptions for environmental conditions and systems' output, and statements of philosophies
and assumptions about HVAC system and equipment controls.

E. Examine equipment performance data, including fan and pump curves. Relate performance data to
project conditions and requirements, including system effects that can create undesired or
unpredicted conditions that cause reduced capacities in all or part of a system. Calculate system
effect factors to reduce the performance ratings of HVAC equipment when installed under conditions
different from those presented when the equipment was performance tested at the factory. To
calculate system effects for air systems, use tables and charts found in AMCA 201, "Fans and
Systems," Sections 7 through 10; or in SMACNA's "HVAC Systems--Duct Design," Sections 5 and 6.
Compare this data with the design data and installed conditions.
F. Examine system and equipment installations to verify that they are complete and that testing, cleaning,
adjusting, and commissioning specified in individual Specification Sections have been performed.
G. Examine system and equipment test reports.
H. Examine HVAC system and equipment installations to verify that indicated balancing devices, such as
test ports, gage cocks, thermometer wells, flow-control devices, balancing valves and fittings, and
manual volume dampers, are properly installed, and their locations are accessible and appropriate for
effective balancing and for efficient system and equipment operation.
I. Examine systems for functional deficiencies that cannot be corrected by adjusting and balancing.
J. Examine air-handling equipment to ensure clean filters have been installed, bearings are greased, belts
are aligned and tight, and equipment with functioning controls is ready for operation.
K. Examine terminal units, such as variable-air-volume boxes and mixing boxes, to verify that they are
accessible and their controls are connected and functioning.
L. Examine plenum ceilings, utilized for supply air, to verify that they are airtight. Verify that pipe
penetrations and other holes are sealed.
M. Examine strainers for clean screens and proper perforations.
N. Examine 3-way valves for proper installation for their intended function of diverting or mixing fluid
flows.
O. Examine heat-transfer coils for correct piping connections and for clean and straight fins.
P. Examine equipment for installation and for properly operating safety interlocks and controls.
Q. Examine automatic temperature system components to verify the following:
1. Dampers, valves, and other controlled devices operate by the intended controller.
2. Dampers and valves are in the position indicated by the controller.
3. Integrity of valves and dampers for free and full operation and for tightness of fully closed and
fully open positions. This includes dampers in multizone units, mixing boxes, and variable-air-
volume terminals.
4. Automatic modulating and shutoff valves, including 2-way valves and 3-way mixing and diverting
valves, are properly connected.
5. Thermostats and humidistats are located to avoid adverse effects of sunlight, drafts, and cold
walls.
6. Sensors are located to sense only the intended conditions.
7. Sequence of operation for control modes is according to the Contract Documents.
8. Controller set points are set at design values. Observe and record system reactions to changes
in conditions. Record default set points if different from design values.
9. Interlocked systems are operating.
10. Changeover from heating to cooling mode occurs according to design values.
R. Report deficiencies discovered before and during performance of testing, adjusting, and balancing
procedures.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Prepare a testing, adjusting, and balancing plan that includes strategies and step-by-step procedures.
B. Complete system readiness checks and prepare system readiness reports. Verify the following:
1. Permanent electrical power wiring is complete.
2. Hydronic systems are filled, clean, and free of air.

3. Automatic temperature-control systems are operational.
4. Equipment and duct access doors are securely closed.
5. Balance, smoke, and fire dampers are open.
6. Isolating and balancing valves are open and control valves are operational.
7. Ceilings are installed in critical areas where air-pattern adjustments are required and access to
balancing devices is provided.
8. Windows and doors can be closed so design conditions for system operations can be met.
3.3 GENERAL TESTING AND BALANCING PROCEDURES

A. Perform testing and balancing procedures on each system according to the procedures contained in
AABC national standards and this Section or NEBB's "Procedural Standards for Testing, Adjusting,
and Balancing of Environmental Systems" and this Section or SMACNA's "HVAC Systems--Testing,
Adjusting, and Balancing" and this Section.
B. Cut insulation, ducts, pipes, and equipment cabinets for installation of test probes to the minimum
extent necessary to allow adequate performance of procedures. After testing and balancing, close
probe holes and patch insulation with new materials identical to those removed. Restore vapor
barrier and finish according to the insulation Specifications for this Project.
C. Mark equipment settings with paint or other suitable, permanent identification material, including
damper-control positions, valve indicators, fan-speed-control levers, and similar controls and devices,
to show final settings.
D. The mechanical Contractor is to provide all dampers and balancing valve s required to
balance the new and existing HVAC System with in NEBB and AABC Standards.
E. Adjust and replace equipment drive packages, sheaves, belts, motor as required to balance the
HVAC systems within NEBB and AABC Standards.
F. If a system does not balance to within AABC or NEBB standards, the Contractor is to review,
investigate, provide additional readings, etc. to determine the cause for the incomplete
balance. The Contractor is to submit this information in a report with their recommendations
to the Engineer within 7 days of the issue being discovered.
3.4 FUNDAMENTAL AIR SYSTEMS' BALANCING PROCEDURES

A. Prepare test reports for both fans and outlets. Obtain manufacturer's outlet factors and
recommended testing procedures. Crosscheck the summation of required outlet volumes with
required fan volumes.
B. Prepare schematic diagrams of systems' "as-built" duct layouts.
C. For variable-air-volume systems, develop a plan to simulate diversity.
D. Determine the best locations in main and branch ducts for accurate duct airflow measurements.
E. Check the airflow patterns from the outside-air louvers and dampers and the return- and exhaust-air
dampers, through the supply-fan discharge and mixing dampers.
F. Locate start-stop and disconnect switches, electrical interlocks, and motor starters.
G. Verify that motor starters are equipped with properly sized thermal protection.
H. Check dampers for proper position to achieve desired airflow path.
I. Check for airflow blockages.
J. Check condensate drains for proper connections and functioning.
K. Check for proper sealing of air -handling unit components.
3.5 CONSTANT-VOLUME AIR SYSTEMS' BALANCING PROCEDURES

A. The procedures in this Article apply to constant-volume supply-, return-, and exhaust-air systems.
Additional procedures are required for variable-air-volume and exhaust-air systems. These additional
procedures are specified in other articles in this Section.

B. Adjust fans to deliver total design airflows within the maximum allowable rpm listed by the fan
manufacturer.
1. Measure fan static pressures to determine actual static pressure as follows:
a. Measure outlet static pressure as far downstream from the fan as practicable and
upstream from restrictions in ducts such as elbows and transitions.
b. Measure static pressure directly at the fan outlet or through the flexible connection.
c. Measure inlet static pressure of single-inlet fans in the inlet duct as near the fan as
possible, upstream from flexible connection and downstream from duct restrictions.
d. Measure inlet static pressure of double-inlet fans through the wall of the plenum that
houses the fan.
2. Measure static pressure across each air-handling unit component.
a. Simulate dirty filter operation and record the point at which maintenance personnel must
change filters.
3. Measure static pressures entering and leaving other devices such as sound traps under final
balanced conditions.
4. Compare design data with installed conditions to determine variations in design static pressures
versus actual static pressures. Compare actual system effect factors with calculated system
effect factors to identify where variations occur. Recommend corrective action to align design
and actual conditions.
5. Adjust fan speed higher or lower than design with the approval of the Architect. Make required
adjustments to pulley sizes, motor sizes, and electrical connections to accommodate fan-speed
changes.
6. Do not make fan-speed adjustments that result in motor overload. Consult equipment
manufacturers about fan-speed safety factors. Modulate dampers and measure fan-motor
amperage to ensure no overload will occur. Measure amperage in full cooling, full heating, and
economizer modes to determine the maximum required brake horsepower.
C. Adjust volume dampers for main duct, submain ducts, and major branch ducts to design airflows
within specified tolerances.
1. Measure static pressure at a point downstream from the balancing damper and adjust volume
dampers until the proper static pressure is achieved.
a. Where sufficient space in submains and branch ducts is unavailable for Pitot-tube traverse
measurements, measure airflow at terminal outlets and inlets and calculate the total
airflow for that zone.
2. Remeasure each submain and branch duct after all have been adjusted. Continue to adjust
submains and branch ducts to design airflows within specified tolerances.
D. Measure terminal outlets and inlets without making adjustments.
1. Measure terminal outlets using a direct-reading hood or the outlet manufacturer's written
instructions and calculating factors.
E. Adjust terminal outlets and inlets for each space to design airflows within specified tolerances of
design values. Make adjustments using volume dampers rather than extractors and the dampers at
the air terminals.
1. Adjust each outlet in the same room or space to within specified tolerances of design quantities
without generating noise levels above the limitations prescribed by the Contract Documents.
2. Adjust patterns of adjustable outlets for proper distribution without drafts.
3.6 VARIABLE-AIR-VOLUME SYSTEMS' ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES

A. Compensating for Diversity: When the total airflow of all terminal units is more than the fan design
airflow volume, place a selected number of terminal units at a maximum set-point airflow condition
until the total airflow of the terminal units equals the design airflow of the fan. Select the reduced
airflow terminal units so they are distributed evenly among the branch ducts.
B. Pressure-Independent, Variable-Air-Volume Systems: After the fan systems have been adjusted,
adjust the variable-air-volume systems as follows:

1. Set outside-air dampers at minimum, and return- and exhaust-air dampers at a position that
simulates full-cooling load.
2. Select the terminal unit that is most critical to the supply-fan airflow and static pressure.
Measure static pressure. Adjust system static pressure so the entering static pressure for the
critical terminal unit is not less than the sum of the terminal unit manufacturer's recommended
minimum inlet static pressure plus the static pressure needed to overcome terminal-unit
discharge duct losses.
3. Measure total system airflow. Adjust to within 10 percent of design airflow.
4. Set terminal units at maximum airflow and adjust controller or regulator to deliver the designed
maximum airflow. Use the terminal unit manufacturer's written instructions to make this
adjustment. When total airflow is correct, balance the air outlets downstream from terminal
units as described for constant-volume air systems.
5. Set terminal units at minimum airflow and adjust controller or regulator to deliver the designed
minimum airflow. Check air outlets for a proportional reduction in airflow as described for
constant-volume air systems.
a. If air outlets are out of balance at minimum airflow, report the condition but leave the
outlets balanced for maximum airflow.
6. Remeasure the return airflow to the fan while operating at maximum return airflow and
minimum outside airflow. Adjust the fan and balance the return-air ducts and inlets as
described for constant-volume air systems.
7. Measure static pressure at the most critical terminal unit and adjust the static-pressure
controller at the main supply-air sensing station to ensure adequate static pressure is
maintained at the most critical unit.
8. Record the final fan performance data.
3.7 FUNDAMENTAL PROCEDURES FOR HYDRONIC SYSTEMS

A. Prepare test reports with pertinent design data and number in sequence starting at pump to end of
system. Check the sum of branch-circuit flows against approved pump flow rate. Correct variations
that exceed plus or minus 5 percent.
B. Prepare schematic diagrams of systems' "as-built" piping layouts.
C. Prepare hydronic systems for testing and balancing according to the following, in addition to the
general preparation procedures specified above:
1. Open all manual valves for maximum flow.
2. Check expansion tank liquid level.
3. Check makeup-water-station pressure gage for adequate pressure for highest vent.
4. Check flow-control valves for specified sequence of operation and set at design flow.
5. Set differential-pressure control valves at the specified differential pressure. Do not set at fully
closed position when pump is positive-displacement type, unless several terminal valves are kept
open.
6. Set system controls so automatic valves are wide open to heat exchangers.
7. Check pump-motor load. If motor is overloaded, throttle main flow-balancing device so motor
nameplate rating is not exceeded.
8. Check air vents for a forceful liquid flow exiting from vents when manually operated.
3.8 HYDRONIC SYSTEMS' BALANCING PROCEDURES

A. Determine water flow at pumps. Use the following procedures:
1. Verify impeller size by operating the pump with the discharge valve closed. Verify with the
pump manufacturer that this will not damage pump. Read pressure differential across the
pump. Convert pressure to head and correct for differences in gage heights. Note the point
on the manufacturer's pump curve at zero flow and confirm that the pump has the intended
impeller size.
2. Check system resistance. With all valves open, read pressure differential across the pump and
mark the pump manufacturer's head-capacity curve. Adjust pump discharge valve until design
water flow is achieved.

3. Verify pump-motor brake horsepower. Calculate the intended brake horsepower for the
system based on the pump manufacturer's performance data. Compare calculated brake
horsepower with nameplate data on the pump motor. Report conditions where actual
amperage exceeds motor nameplate amperage.
4. Report flow rates that are not within plus or minus 5 percent of design.
B. Set calibrated balancing valves, if installed, at calculated presettings.
C. Measure flow at all stations and adjust, where necessary, to obtain first balance.
1. System components that have Cv rating or an accurately cataloged flow-pressure-drop
relationship may be used as a flow-indicating device.
D. Measure flow at main balancing station and set main balancing device to achieve flow that is 5 percent
greater than design flow.
E. Adjust balancing stations to within specified tolerances of design flow rate as follows:
1. Determine the balancing station with the highest percentage over design flow.
2. Adjust each station in turn, beginning with the station with the highest percentage over design
flow and proceeding to the station with the lowest percentage over design flow.
3. Record settings and mark balancing devices.
F. Measure pump flow rate and make final measurements of pump amperage, voltage, rpm, pump heads,
and systems' pressures and temperatures, including outdoor-air temperature.
G. Measure the differential-pressure control valve settings existing at the conclusions of balancing.
3.9 VARIABLE-FLOW HYDRONIC SYSTEMS' ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES

A. Balance systems with automatic 2- and 3-way control valves by setting systems at maximum flow
through heat-exchange terminals and proceed as specified above for hydronic systems.
3.10 PRIMARY-SECONDARY-FLOW HYDRONIC SYSTEMS' ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES

A. Balance the primary system crossover flow first, then balance the secondary system.
3.11 HEAT EXCHANGERS

A. Measure water flow through all circuits.
B. Adjust water flow to within specified tolerances.
C. Measure inlet and outlet water temperatures.
D. Measure inlet steam pressure. Check the setting and operation of automatic temperature-control
valves, self-contained control valves, and pressure-reducing valves.
E. Record safety valve settings.
F. Verify operation of steam traps.
3.12 MOTORS
A. Motors, 1/2 HP and Larger: Test at final balanced conditions and record the following data:
1. Manufacturer, model, and serial numbers.
2. Motor horsepower rating.
3. Motor rpm.
4. Efficiency rating if high-efficiency motor.
5. Nameplate and measured voltage, each phase.
6. Nameplate and measured amperage, each phase.
7. Starter thermal-protection-element rating.
B. Motors Driven by Variable-Frequency Controllers: Test for proper operation at speeds varying from
minimum to maximum. Test the manual bypass for the controller to prove proper operation.
Record observations, including controller manufacturer, model and serial numbers, and nameplate
data.
3.13 HEAT-TRANSFER COILS

A. Water Coils: Measure the following data for each coil:
1. Entering- and leaving-water temperatures.
2. Water flow rate.
3. Water pressure drop.
4. Dry-bulb temperatures of entering and leaving air.
5. Wet-bulb temperatures of entering and leaving air for cooling coils designed for less than 7500
CFM.
6. Airflow.
7. Air pressure drop.
B. Electric-Heating Coils: Measure the following data for each coil:
1. Nameplate data.
2. Airflow.
3. Entering- and leaving-air temperatures at full load.
4. Voltage and amperage input of each phase at full load and at each incremental stage.
5. Calculated kW at full load.
6. Fuse or circuit-breaker rating for overload protection.
3.14 TEMPERATURE TESTING

A. During testing, adjusting, and balancing, report need for adjustment in temperature regulation within
the automatic temperature-control system.
B. Measure indoor wet- and dry-bulb temperatures every other hour for a period of 2 successive 8-hour
days, in each separately controlled zone, to prove correctness of final temperature settings. Measure
when the building or zone is occupied.
C. Measure outside-air, wet- and dry-bulb temperatures.
3.15 FUME HOODS

A. Determine total airflow into the room where the fume hood is located and balance systems to ensure
adequate air supply to all hoods.
1. Set fume-hood door opening at position of normal use.
2. Energize the exhaust fan and adjust airflow to provide the indicated average fume-hood face
velocity at hood opening.
3. Measure exhaust airflow volume by measuring airflow by Pitot-tube duct traverse.
4. Measure air velocity using Pitot-tube traverse method.
5. Record each face velocity measurement taken at 4- to 6-inch increments over the entire hood
door opening.
6. Calculate the average face velocity by averaging all velocity measurements.
7. Calculate the airflow volume of exhaust-hood face velocity by multiplying the calculated average
face velocity by the opening area. Compare this quantity with exhaust volume at exhaust fan
and report duct leakage.
8. Measure airflow volume supplied by makeup fan. Verify that the makeup system supplies the
proper amount of air to keep the space at the indicated pressure with the exhaust systems in all
operating conditions.
9. Retest for average face velocity. Adjust hood baffles, fan drives, and other parts of the system
to provide the indicated average face velocity and the indicated auxiliary air-supply percentages.
10. Retest and adjust the systems until fume-hood performance complies with Contract
Documents.
3.16 TEMPERATURE-CONTROL VERIFICATION

A. Verify that controllers are calibrated and commissioned.
B. Check transmitter and controller locations and note conditions that would adversely affect control
functions.
C. Record controller settings and note variances between set points and actual measurements.
D. Verify operation of limiting controllers (i.e., high- and low-temperature controllers).

E. Verify free travel and proper operation of control devices such as damper and valve operators.
F. Verify sequence of operation of control devices. Note air pressures and device positions and
correlate with airflow and water-flow measurements. Note the speed of response to input changes.
G. Confirm interaction of electrically operated switch transducers.
H. Confirm interaction of interlock and lockout systems.
I. Verify main control supply-air pressure and observe compressor and dryer operations.
J. Record voltages of power supply and controller output. Determine if the system operates on a
grounded or nongrounded power supply.
K. Note operation of electric actuators using spring return for proper fail-safe operations.
3.17 TOLERANCES
A. Set HVAC system airflow and water flow rates within the following tolerances:
1. Supply, Return, and Exhaust Fans: Plus 5 to plus 10 percent.
2. Air Outlets and Inlets: 0 to minus 10 percent.
3. Heating-Water Flow Rate: 0 to minus 10 percent.
4. Cooling-Water Flow Rate: 0 to minus 5 percent.
3.18 REPORTING
A. Initial Construction-Phase Report: Based on examination of the Contract Documents as specified in
"Examination" Article above, prepare a report on the adequacy of design for systems' balancing
devices. Recommend changes and additions to systems' balancing devices to facilitate proper
performance measuring and balancing. Recommend changes and additions to HVAC systems and
general construction to allow access for performance measuring and balancing devices.
B. Status Reports: As Work progresses, prepare reports to describe completed procedures,
procedures in progress, and scheduled procedures. Include a list of deficiencies and problems found
in systems being tested and balanced. Prepare a separate report for each system and each building
floor for systems serving multiple floors.
3.19 FINAL REPORT

A. General: Typewritten, or computer printout in letter-quality font, on standard bond paper, in 3-ring
binder, tabulated and divided into sections by tested and balanced systems.
B. Include a certification sheet in front of binder signed and sealed by the certified testing and balancing
engineer.
1. Include a list of the instruments used for procedures, along with proof of calibration.
C. Final Report Contents: In addition to the certified field report data, include the following:
1. Pump curves.
2. Fan curves.
3. Manufacturers' test data.
4. Field test reports prepared by system and equipment installers.
5. Other information relative to equipment performance, but do not include approved Shop
Drawings and Product Data.
D. General Report Data: In addition to the form titles and entries, include the following data in the final
report, as applicable:
1. Title page.
2. Name and address of testing, adjusting, and balancing Agent.
3. Project name.
4. Project location.
5. Architect's name and address.
6. Engineer's name and address.
7. Contractor's name and address.
8. Report date.
9. Signature of testing, adjusting, and balancing Agent who certifies the report.

10. Summary of contents, including the following:
a. Design versus final performance.
b. Notable characteristics of systems.
c. Description of system operation sequence if it varies from the Contract Documents.
11. Nomenclature sheets for each item of equipment.
12. Data for terminal units, including manufacturer, type size, and fittings.
13. Notes to explain why certain final data in the body of reports vary from design values.
14. Test conditions for fans and pump performance forms, including the following:
a. Settings for outside-, return-, and exhaust-air dampers.
b. Conditions of filters.
c. Cooling coil, wet- and dry-bulb conditions.
d. Face and bypass damper settings at coils.
e. Fan drive settings, including settings and percentage of maximum pitch diameter.
f. Inlet vane settings for variable-air-volume systems.
g. Settings for supply-air, static-pressure controller.
h. Other system operating conditions that affect performance.
E. System Diagrams: Include schematic layouts of air and hydronic distribution systems. Present with
single-line diagrams and include the following:
1. Quantities of outside, supply, return, and exhaust airflows.
2. Water and steam flow rates.
3. Duct, outlet, and inlet sizes.
4. Pipe and valve sizes and locations.
5. Terminal units.
6. Balancing stations.
F. Air-Handling Unit Test Reports: For air -handling units with coils, include the following:
1. Unit Data: Include the following:
a. Unit identification.
b. Location.
c. Make and type.
d. Model number and unit size.
e. Manufacturer's serial number.
f. Unit arrangement and class.
g. Discharge arrangement.
h. Sheave make, size in inches, and bore.
i. Sheave dimensions, center-to-center and amount of adjustments in inches.
j. Number of belts, make, and size.
k. Number of filters, type, and size.
2. Motor Data: Include the following:
a. Make and frame type and size.
b. Horsepower and rpm.
c. Volts, phase, and hertz.
d. Full-load amperage and service factor.
e. Sheave make, size in inches, and bore.
f. Sheave dimensions, center-to-center and amount of adjustments in inches.
3. Test Data: Include design and actual values for the following:
a. Total airflow rate in CFM.
b. Total system static pressure in inches WG.
c. Fan rpm.
d. Discharge static pressure in inches WG.
e. Filter static-pressure differential in inches WG.
f. Preheat coil static-pressure differential in inches WG.
g. Cooling coil static-pressure differential in inches WG.
h. Heating coil static-pressure differential in inches WG.
i. Outside airflow in CFM.

j. Return airflow in CFM.
k. Outside-air damper position.
l. Return-air damper position.
m. Vortex damper position.
G. Apparatus-Coil Test Reports: For apparatus coils, include the following:
1. Coil Data: Include the following:
a. System identification.
b. Location.
c. Coil type.
d. Number of rows.
e. Fin spacing in fins per inch.
f. Make and model number.
g. Face area in SF.
h. Tube size in NPS.
i. Tube and fin materials.
j. Circuiting arrangement.
a. Airflow rate in CFM.
b. Average face velocity in FPM.
c. Air pressure drop in inches WG.
d. Outside-air, wet- and dry-bulb temperatures in F.
e. Return-air, wet- and dry-bulb temperatures in F.
f. Entering-air, wet- and dry-bulb temperatures in F.
g. Leaving-air, wet- and dry-bulb temperatures in F.
h. Water flow rate in GPM.
i. Water pressure differential in feet of head or PSIG.
j. Entering-water temperature in F.
k. Leaving-water temperature in F.
l. Refrigerant expansion valve and refrigerant types.
m. Refrigerant suction pressure in PSIG.
n. Refrigerant suction temperature in F.
o. Inlet steam pressure in PSIG.
H. Electric-Coil Test Reports: For electric furnaces, duct coils, and electric coils installed in central-
station air-handling units, include the following:
b. Location.
c. Coil identification.
d. Capacity in BTUH.
e. Number of stages.
f. Connected volts, phase, and hertz.
g. Rated amperage.
h. Airflow rate in CFM.
i. Face area in SF.
j. Minimum face velocity in FPM.
a. Heat output in BTUH.
b. Airflow rate in CFM.
c. Air velocity in FPM.
d. Entering-air temperature in F.
e. Leaving-air temperature in F.
f. Voltage at each connection.
g. Amperage for each phase.
I. Fan Test Reports: For supply, return, and exhaust fans, include the following:

1. Fan Data: Include the following:
b. Location.
c. Make and type.
d. Model number and size.
e. Manufacturer's serial number.
f. Arrangement and class.
g. Sheave make, size in inches, and bore.
h. Sheave dimensions, center-to-center and amount of adjustments in inches.
2. Motor Data: Include the following:
a. Make and frame type and size.
b. Horsepower and rpm.
c. Volts, phase, and hertz.
d. Full-load amperage and service factor.
e. Sheave make, size in inches, and bore.
f. Sheave dimensions, center-to-center and amount of adjustments in inches.
g. Number of belts, make, and size.
a. Total airflow rate in CFM.
b. Total system static pressure in inches WG.
c. Fan rpm.
d. Discharge static pressure in inches WG.
e. Suction static pressure in inches WG.
J. Round, Flat-Oval, and Rectangular Duct Traverse Reports: Include a diagram with a grid representing
the duct cross-section and record the following:
1. Report Data: Include the following:
a. System and air-handling unit number.
b. Location and zone.
c. Traverse air temperature in F.
d. Duct static pressure in inches WG.
e. Duct size in inches .
f. Duct area in SF.
g. Design airflow rate in CFM.
h. Design velocity in FPM.
i. Actual airflow rate in CFM.
j. Actual average velocity in FPM.
k. Barometric pressure in PSIG.
K. Air-Terminal-Device Reports: For terminal units, include the following:
a. System and air-handling unit identification.
c. Test apparatus used.
d. Area served.
e. Air-terminal-device make.
f. Air-terminal-device number from system diagram.
g. Air-terminal-device type and model number.
h. Air-terminal-device size.
i. Air-terminal-device effective area in SF
b. Air velocity in FPM.
c. Preliminary airflow rate as needed in CFM.
d. Preliminary velocity as needed in FPM.
e. Final airflow rate in CFM.

f. Final velocity in FPM.
g. Space temperature in F.
L. System-Coil Reports: For reheat coils and water coils of terminal units, include the following:
a. System and air-handling unit identification.
c. Room or riser served.
d. Coil make and size.
e. Flowmeter type.
b. Entering-water temperature in F.
c. Leaving-water temperature in F.
d. Water pressure drop in feet of head or PSIG.
e. Entering-air temperature in F.
f. Leaving-air temperature in F
M. Heat-Exchanger/Converter Test Reports: For steam and hot-water heat exchangers, include the
following:
b. Location.
c. Service.
d. Make and type.
e. Model and serial numbers.
f. Ratings.
2. Steam Test Data: Include design and actual values for the following:
a. Inlet pressure in PSIG.
b. Condensate flow rate in pounds/hour.
3. Primary Water Test Data: Include design and actual values for the following:
a. Entering-water temperature in F.
b. Leaving-water temperature in F.
c. Entering-water pressure in feet of head or PSIG.
d. Water pressure differential in feet of head or PSIG.
e. Water flow rate in GPM.
4. Secondary Water Test Data: Include design and actual values for the following:
a. Entering-water temperature in F.
b. Leaving-water temperature in F.
c. Entering-water pressure in feet of head or PSIG.
d. Water pressure differential in feet of head or PSIG.
e. Water flow rate in GPM.
N. Pump Test Reports: For pumps, include the following data. Calculate impeller size by plotting the
shutoff head on pump curves.
b. Location.
c. Service.
d. Make and size.
e. Model and serial numbers.
f. Water flow rate in GPM.
g. Water pressure differential in feet of head or PSIG.
h. Required net positive suction head in feet of head or PSIG.
i. Pump rpm.
j. Impeller diameter in inches.
k. Motor make and frame size.

l. Motor horsepower and rpm.
m. Voltage at each connection.
n. Amperage for each phase.
o. Full-load amperage and service factor.
p. Seal type.
a. Static head in feet of head or PSIG.
b. Pump shutoff pressure in feet of head or PSIG.
c. Actual impeller size in inches.
d. Full-open flow rate in GPM.
e. Full-open pressure in feet of head or PSIG.
f. Final discharge pressure in feet of head or PSIG.
g. Final suction pressure in feet of head or PSIG.
h. Final total pressure in feet of head or PSIG.
i. Final water flow rate in GPM.
j. Voltage at each connection.
k. Amperage for each phase.
O. Instrument Calibration Reports: For instrument calibration, include the following:
1. Report Data: Include the following:
a. Instrument type and make.
b. Serial number.
c. Application.
d. Dates of use.
e. Dates of calibration.
3.20 ADDITIONAL TESTS

A. Within 90 days of completing testing, adjusting, and balancing, perform additional testing and balancing
to verify that balanced conditions are being maintained throughout and to correct unusual conditions.
B. Seasonal Periods: If initial testing, adjusting, and balancing procedures were not performed during
near-peak summer and winter conditions, perform additional inspections, testing, and adjusting during
near-peak summer and winter conditions.
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SECTION 15900

HVAC INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS

B. Analog: A continuously varying signal or value (temperature, current, velocity, etc.).

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O. Operator-Machine Interface: A method by which an operator communicates with a BAS System.

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

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3. Each submittal shall include the following information.

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1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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H. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

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1.7 EXTRA MATERIALS

2.2 GENERAL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

B. The Building Automation system shall consist of the following:

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2. Application specific controllers (HVAC etc.)

3. Local Display Devices

4. Portable Operator's Terminals

5. Personal Computer Operator Workstations.

2.3 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

4. Network Controllers shall reside on the first tier.

B. Second Tier Network

1. Second tier networks shall provide either “Peer-to-Peer,” Master-Slave, or Supervised

2. DDC System Controllers shall reside on the second tier.

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2.4 OPERATOR INTERFACE – PLATFORMS

2. Workstation System Architecture – The architecture of the workstation shall be imple-

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2. CPU– Pentium or greater; 300 MHz or Faster Clock Speed

3. Hard Drive – 5.0 GB or greater hard drive

5. Floppy Drive – 3 1/2” Diskette Drive

6. CD ROM Drive – 32X performance

7. Ports – (2) Serial and (1) parallel Ports, ESP/

8. Keyboard – 101 Keyboard and 2 Button Mouse

9. CRT configuration – 2 CRTs as follows:

C. Operating System Software

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2.5 PORTABLE OPERATOR TERMINAL

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2.6 PROPRIETARY PORTABLE TERMINAL

2.8 NETWORK CONTROLLERS

1. The Network Controller shall be a fully user-programmable, supervisory controller. The

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4. Processor – Controllers shall be microprocessor-based with a minimum word size of 16

8. Diagnostics – Controller shall continuously perform self-diagnostics, communication diag-

2.9 DDC SYSTEM CONTROLLERS

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2.10 APPLICATION SPECIFIC CONTROLLERS

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B. Expanded Digital Controller (DX-9100)

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D. VAV Module Assembly (VMA1400 Series)

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E. Local Control Modules (LCM)

E.F. VAV Terminal Unit Controllers (VAV)

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