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How to run HVAC system in open-loop (manual air flow rate control)?

I am an electrical engineer trying to develop a thermal model for zone as shown in equation below:

<math> Tindoor(t+1) = a1Tindoor(t) + a2Toutdoor(t) + a3Qcooling(t) + a4 </math>

where

<math> Qcooling(t) = <dot>m</dot>air-flowcair(Tsupply - Tindoor) </math>

To get the constants (<math> a1, a2, a3, and a4 </math>), I need to keep the <math> Tsupply </math> constant and independently control <math> <dot>m</dot>air-flow</math> i.e. airflow rate set-points to the zones.

By reading the Engineering reference and other answers on this portal, I understand that I have to use

    1. AirTerminal:SingleDuct:Uncontrolled terminal for individual zones
    2. A constant fan / constant volume zone conditioning component to control the flow and a setpoint manager to control the temperature of the air flowing into the space.

However, I keep getting many errors (such as Thermostat needed for zone even though the terminal is uncontrolled).

Are there any example IDF cases that I can refer or any place where I can get detailed instructions. Thanks.