Error when adding hvac system to model

asked 2015-11-03 14:53:49 -0500

dsfakianakis

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updated 2015-11-03 15:23:10 -0500

__AmirRoth__

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Hi all,

I have a model that runs fine without an HVAC system but when I add even the simplest HVAC system and run a simulation I get 5 errors and the following message in the tree view:

"EnergyPlus Starting

EnergyPlus, Version 8.3.0-6d97d074ea, YMD=2015.11.03 14:43

Processing Data Dictionary

Processing Input File

**FATAL:IP: Errors occurred on processing IDF file. Preceding condition(s) cause termination.

EnergyPlus Run Time=00hr 00min 0.46sec"

I know this is a very generic error but I was hoping someone here might have a few things for me to try. I tried many different settings, made sure everything looks similar to a model with an HVAC system that produces results but could not make it work.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!

Jim

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You mention the tree view, are you using OpenStudio? Have you checked the ERR file for more detail?

MatthewSteen ( 2015-11-03 15:27:37 -0500 )edit

ericringold ( 2015-11-03 15:30:36 -0500 )edit

...not sure if I trust that answer.

MatthewSteen ( 2015-11-03 15:47:09 -0500 )edit

Yes I use OpenStudio, sorry I forgot to mention it. I opened the .err file and get a warning, several severe errors and a fatal error. My first error which I think causes all the following ones is this:

* Severe * IP: IDF line~9868 Object=CONTROLLER:MECHANICALVENTILATION, name=CONTROLLER MECHANICAL VENTILATION 1, Required Field=[Zone 1 Name] was blank.