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I think this post shows a incorrect behavior on the EnergyPlus code. Here is the link to the line of code that gets that particular error: E+ Github Condenser Loop Operation
The code for the lower limits of PlantEquipmentOperation have different values in terms of errors: Heating/Cooling Load or relative humidity cannot have a lower limit below 0, but others (such as OutdorDrybulb) are allowed to have a lower range down to -70oC.
Yet the upper range is limited to "cannot be negative" for ALL operation schemes. I cannot think of a reason to do so other than an oversight. I have created an issue in the E+Github linked to this post: Issue link
The proposed solution of priorities in Design Builder is not even an exact equivalent because the boiler will work at any outside temperature, even if this is "adequate" or "realistic", the bad behavior on the side of the code remains.
