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Why isn't the zone air relative humidity within the humidifier and dehumidifier setpoints in the IDF editor?

Hi everyone,

I have been working on multiple files from HVAC Templates to detailed design for setting the humidifier and dehumidifier. I tried the suggested solution on Unmethours but apparently, they do not work. They improve it by 50% or more but still, it's not within the range I put in there as setpoints. I went with simple setpoints, multizone setpoints, defining de/humidifiers, defining the electric things; nothing keeps the air relative humidity within the range exactly. I also tried unrealistic 15% - 25% or even the normal 30% - 60%.

This was the most complete answer but doesn't work for me: https://unmethours.com/question/18703/openstudio-humidity-setpoint-not-met/

Why isn't the zone air relative humidity within the humidifier and dehumidifier setpoints in the IDF editor?

Hi everyone,

I have been working on multiple files from HVAC Templates to detailed design for setting the humidifier and dehumidifier. I tried the suggested solution on Unmethours but apparently, they do not work. They improve it by 50% or more but still, it's not within the range I put in there as setpoints. I went with simple setpoints, multizone setpoints, defining de/humidifiers, defining the electric things; nothing keeps the air relative humidity within the range exactly. I also tried unrealistic 15% - 25% or even the normal 30% - 60%.

This was the most complete answer but doesn't work for me: https://unmethours.com/question/18703/openstudio-humidity-setpoint-not-met/