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Hi, I'm trying to use available OpenStudio measures to simulate DOE prototype models with different HVAC systems.

I first used the "Create DOE Prototype Building" measure (https://bcl.nrel.gov/content/be90fd0b-a651-467a-bc8d-29d310b0f937) to generate a starting model - this seemed to work fine. I started with SmallOffice, 90.1-2016, 4C - the resulting model simulated fine and the results looked comparable to the DOE prototype model (from https://www.energycodes.gov/prototype-building-models).

Next I used the "Create Typical Building from Model" measure (https://bcl.nrel.gov/content/339a2e3a-273c-4494-bb50-bfe586a0647c) to update the target standard to 90.1-2019, change the HVAC system type to VRF (and HVAC heating source to Electricity), and left all other measure options at defaults. The measure was successful in creating a model, but when I go to simulate it fails: "EnergyPlus Terminated with a Fatal Error. Check eplusout.err log."

When I check the EnergyPlus error log it reports this: * Severe * Invalid Output:Variable or Output:Meter Index Key Name =OFFICESMALL_BUSINESS_SCH * ~~~ * For Output:Variable or Output:Meter = SCHEDULE VALUE * ~~~ * Entered in EnergyManagementSystem:Sensor=BUSINESS_SENSOR

Is this something I can fix/adjust within OpenStudio? I can't find EMS in the OpenStudio App. * ~~~ * Unique Key Name not found. * Fatal * Errors found in processing Energy Management System input. Preceding condition causes termination.

Hi, I'm trying to use available OpenStudio measures to simulate DOE prototype models with different HVAC systems.

I first used the "Create DOE Prototype Building" measure (https://bcl.nrel.gov/content/be90fd0b-a651-467a-bc8d-29d310b0f937) to generate a starting model - this seemed to work fine. I started with SmallOffice, 90.1-2016, 4C - the resulting model simulated fine and the results looked comparable to the DOE prototype model (from https://www.energycodes.gov/prototype-building-models).

Next I used the "Create Typical Building from Model" measure (https://bcl.nrel.gov/content/339a2e3a-273c-4494-bb50-bfe586a0647c) to update the target standard to 90.1-2019, change the HVAC system type to VRF (and HVAC heating source to Electricity), and left all other measure options at defaults. The measure was successful in creating a model, but when I go to simulate it fails: "EnergyPlus Terminated with a Fatal Error. Check eplusout.err log."

When I check the EnergyPlus error log it reports this: * Severe * Invalid Output:Variable or Output:Meter Index Key Name =OFFICESMALL_BUSINESS_SCH * ~~~ * For Output:Variable or Output:Meter = SCHEDULE VALUE * ~~~ * Entered in EnergyManagementSystem:Sensor=BUSINESS_SENSOR

Is this something I can fix/adjust within OpenStudio? I can't find EMS in the OpenStudio App. EnergyManagementSystem:Sensor=BUSINESS_SENSOR * ~~~ * Unique Key Name not found. * Fatal * Errors found in processing Energy Management System input. Preceding condition causes termination.

Hi, I'm trying to use available OpenStudio measures to simulate DOE prototype models with different HVAC systems.

I first used the "Create DOE Prototype Building" measure (https://bcl.nrel.gov/content/be90fd0b-a651-467a-bc8d-29d310b0f937) to generate a starting model - this seemed to work fine. I started with SmallOffice, 90.1-2016, 4C - the resulting model simulated fine and the results looked comparable to the DOE prototype model (from https://www.energycodes.gov/prototype-building-models).

Next I used the "Create Typical Building from Model" measure (https://bcl.nrel.gov/content/339a2e3a-273c-4494-bb50-bfe586a0647c) to update the target standard to 90.1-2019, change the HVAC system type to VRF (and HVAC heating source to Electricity), and left all other measure options at defaults. The measure was successful in creating a model, but when I go to simulate it fails: "EnergyPlus Terminated with a Fatal Error. Check eplusout.err log."

When I check the EnergyPlus error log it reports this: * Severe * Invalid Output:Variable or Output:Meter Index Key Name =OFFICESMALL_BUSINESS_SCH * ~~~ * For Output:Variable or Output:Meter = SCHEDULE VALUE * ~~~ * Entered in EnergyManagementSystem:Sensor=BUSINESS_SENSOR * ~~~ * Unique Key Name not found. * Fatal * Errors found in processing Energy Management System input. Preceding condition causes termination.

Is this something I can fix/adjust within OpenStudio? I can't find EMS in the OpenStudio App.

Hi, I'm trying to use available OpenStudio measures to simulate DOE prototype models with different HVAC systems.

I first used the "Create DOE Prototype Building" measure (https://bcl.nrel.gov/content/be90fd0b-a651-467a-bc8d-29d310b0f937) to generate a starting model - this seemed to work fine. I started with SmallOffice, 90.1-2016, 4C - the resulting model simulated fine and the results looked comparable to the DOE prototype model (from https://www.energycodes.gov/prototype-building-models).

Next I used the "Create Typical Building from Model" measure (https://bcl.nrel.gov/content/339a2e3a-273c-4494-bb50-bfe586a0647c) to update the target standard to 90.1-2019, change the HVAC system type to VRF (and HVAC heating source to Electricity), and left all other measure options at defaults. The measure was successful in creating a model, but when I go to simulate it fails: "EnergyPlus Terminated with a Fatal Error. Check eplusout.err log."

When I check the EnergyPlus error log it reports this: * this:

** Severe  * ** Invalid Output:Variable or Output:Meter Index Key Name =OFFICESMALL_BUSINESS_SCH
 * **   ~~~   * ** For Output:Variable or Output:Meter = SCHEDULE VALUE
 * **   ~~~   * ** Entered in EnergyManagementSystem:Sensor=BUSINESS_SENSOR
 * **   ~~~   * ** Unique Key Name not found.
 * **  Fatal  * ** Errors found in processing Energy Management System input. Preceding condition causes termination.
termination.

Is this something I can fix/adjust within OpenStudio? I can't find EMS in the OpenStudio App.