HVAC zone control error in OS

asked 2017-02-07 14:19:18 -0500

AY's avatar

updated 2017-08-15 13:44:16 -0500

Hi,

I'm having trouble configuring HVAC systems in Openstudio. I added a 'Packaged Rooftop Air Conditioner', serving my Thermal Zone 2. When I ran the simulation, the error file said:

Program Version,EnergyPlus, Version 8.6.0-198c6a3cff, YMD=2017.02.07 14:20,IDD_Version 8.6.0
* Severe * IP: IDF line~5303 Object=CONTROLLER:MECHANICALVENTILATION, name=CONTROLLER MECHANICAL VENTILATION 1, Required Field=[Zone 1 Name] was blank.

*** 5467 SetpointManager:SingleZone:Reheat,
*** indicated Name=Setpoint Manager Single Zone Reheat 1
*** Only last 5 lines before error line shown.....
*** 5468 Setpoint Manager Single Zone Reheat 1, !- Name
*** 5469 Temperature, !- Control Variable
*** 5470 -99, !- Minimum Supply Air Temperature {C}
*** 5471 99, !- Maximum Supply Air Temperature {C}
*** 5472 , !- Control Zone Name
* Severe * IP: IDF line~5472 Error detected in Object=SETPOINTMANAGER:SINGLEZONE:REHEAT, name=SETPOINT MANAGER SINGLE ZONE REHEAT 1
* ~~~ * Field [Control Zone Name] is required but was blank

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I set the "Control Zone" to a zone already, so I don't know how to correct the error. Can someone point out my error or what is missing please? Thank you.

I am using Windows 10, 64-bit and Openstudio 1.13

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Are you sure you have a space assigned to your thermal zone?

Adam Hilton's avatar Adam Hilton  ( 2017-02-07 15:32:48 -0500 )edit

Yes, all the spaces are assigned to zones.

AY's avatar AY  ( 2017-02-07 15:51:22 -0500 )edit
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Here is a thread that covers the CONTROLLER:MECHANICALVENTILATION error pretty thoroughly.

Also the SETPOINTMANAGER:SINGLEZONE:REHEAT error is touched on here and might be relevant.

Hopefully this helps!

ryrocha's avatar ryrocha  ( 2017-02-08 14:17:12 -0500 )edit

Wow thanks @ryocha. I didn't see those threads when searching. The first thread had the answer. My weather file happened to be missing design days.

AY's avatar AY  ( 2017-02-14 11:19:30 -0500 )edit