How to Record Damper Position

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Thank you, I've been using that output. This output does show the value that I use for the economizer minimum position. However, the flow fraction ends up going much higher than the maximum value I set. For example:

Econo Min = 0.75, !- Min Fraction of Outdoor Air Schedule Name Econo Max = 0.76, !- Max Fraction of Outdoor Air Schedule Name

When I track the OA Flow fraction, it's minimum shows at 0.75, but it's maximum shows 0.94. Does this mean that my damper is going open to 94%, and if so, how can I limit my maximum damper position?

Can you check what you specified in the "!- Minimum Limit Type" filed. If you set it to "Fixed Minimum" than it will always provide at least the minimum airflow rate. In the winter operation this leads to the OA dumper position close to the fully open (sometimes 100% open as well). However, if you change it to "ProportionalMinimum" you should always have the OA flow fraction between specified values. This operation can have implication on indoor air quality since the OA flow can be significantly reduced, particularly during heating season.

I have been using ProportinalMinimum for the "!- Minimum Limit Type", but I am still seeing OA Flow Fractions much higher than 0.76. Is there something else that is taking priority over the maximum limit I am setting?

Discovered the problem: my Controller:MechanicalVentilation was what was requiring so much fresh air that it was over-writing the economizer max damper position that I had set. I guess it's a good thing because OpenStudio was preventing me from compromising IAQ until I specifically told it to, by removing that ventilation controller. Thank you for your help Ivan.