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Cold climate heat pump models for EnergyPlus Hi, I'm doing some residential modeling for cold climates (Chicago) and wa

Cold climate heat pump models for EnergyPlus Hi, I'm doing some residential modeling for cold climates (Chicago) and wa

I'm using ShadingControl to model a switchable glazing. I would like to see for each timestep what the state of the glazing is. I tried using the "Surface Construction Index" report variable, but it does not change when the switchable glazing changes state.

WindowProperty:ShadingControl,
    Swt_Daylight,            !- Name
    SwitchableGlazing,       !- Shading Type
    VDG_Tint,                !- Construction with Shading Name
    OnIfHighSolarOnWindow,   !- Shading Control Type
    ,                        !- Schedule Name
    100,                     !- Setpoint {W/m2, W or deg C} 
    No,                      !- Shading Control Is Scheduled
    No,                      !- Glare Control Is Active
    ,                        !- Shading Device Material Name
    FixedSlatAngle,          !- Type of Slat Angle Control for Blinds
    ;                        !- Slat Angle Schedule Name

Is there an output variable that shows me the state?

I'm trying to combine the Parametrics feature with EMS, and getting an error. I'm using 8.5 Here is the definition of my parametrics:

Parametric:SetValueForRun,
    $SP_parametric,                  !- Parameter Name
    0,
    50, 
    100,
    500,
    1000;

And here is how I'm trying to use it in an EMS section:

EnergyManagementSystem:Program,
    Control0,                 
    IF Sensor0 < =$SP_parametric,     
    SET Actuator0 = VDG_clear,

The error I'm getting is:

 **  Fatal  ** EMS, caught unexpected token = "=" ; while parsing string=SENSOR0 < =$SP_PARAMETRIC

Is there a different way I should format the parameter reference so I can use it with the EMS?

Thanks

Christian