Table of Contents
Copyright notice2
Overview3
1. ENERGY 4
1.1 Blueprinting4
2. air handler and rooftop units 5
2.1 ahu chilled water coil efficiency5
2.2 Mechanical cooling/heating failure6
2.3 cooling/heating set point deviation7
2.4 outside temp sensor calibration8
2.5 occupied un-leased zone9
3. Variable air volumes 10
3.1 VAV HWV Stuck Open 10
3.2 VAV HWV Stuck Closed 10
3.3 VAV Unstable Air Flow 11
3.4 VAV Damper Stuck Open 11
3.5 VAV Damper Stuck Closed 12
4. chillers and chiller plants 13
5. boilers and boiler plants 13
6. lighting systems 13
Service and support information 14
The software described in this driver manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of the agreement.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE:

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OVERVIEW
Among the many products and services offered by Activelogix, we have recently introduced a program to deliver advanced analytics to our clients. This program utilizes some capabilities from the SkyFoundry company, specifically the SkySpark engine, which Activelogix has licensed.
This document summarizes a set of individual "rules" written by Activelogix engineers that can be easily applied (separately or collectively) to a client's installation. These rules can identify current and historical deviations in normal operation for a variety of equipment and process types. The client can configure each rule with custom parameters that indicate normal operation. When a process deviates from these defined rules, the application generates a "Spark" which is captured in a time based trend chart along with related variable trends and is then available for more detailed analysis.
This powerful application can quickly assist a client in identifying and prioritizing actionable events, thus improving performance and reducing energy consumption due to incorrect equipment settings or degraded equipment.
These rules are divided into six (6) major categories, as listed below:
1. ENERGY
2. AIR HANDLER AND ROOFTOP UNITS
3. VARIABLE AIR VOLUMES
4. CHILLERS AND CHILLER PLANTS
5. BOILERS AND BOILER PLANTS
6. LIGHTING SYSTEMS
New rules are being added frequently and this document will be updated accordingly. Activelogix is also able to build customized rules based on client needs. Activelogix offers these capabilities through its Professional Services group. For more information contact your Activelogix representative or sales@activelogix.com.
About Activelogix
Activelogix, LLC is a leading provider of enterprise automation and Building Intelligence software. We provide automation infrastructure design and integration of smart devices to enable the remote management and optimization of intelligent, energy-efficient, and secure facilities. Activelogix is also the developer of Periscope™, an industry leading Building Intelligence Dashboard.
Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Activelogix is quickly being recognized as an innovative software developer and value-added distributor of the Niagara Framework™. We have extensive experience in the design and support of Niagara™ solutions and we are a certified Niagara AX Developer and Vykon Security Partner (VSP).
Our software and hardware solutions are distributed to end users through a growing channel of systems integrators and original equipment manufacturers. Typical customer applications include providing real time decision support information to the enterprise from sustainable energy production systems, meters, building automation, and maintenance management systems. For more info visit us at www.activelogix.com.

1. ENERGY

1.1 Blueprinting

Description

Blueprinting, in essence, is the process of identifying how your building should be performing at any given time based on sensor data from previous weeks, months, or even times of the year like seasons (be they Spring or the Christmas Shopping Season).  This enables building owners to more accurately predict and detect problems in their daily operations.  Spark Rules can be built that compare actual data from a sensor to the predicted data from the blueprint in order to quickly identify abstract problems in day to day operations.
Required Inputs

• System variable

Required Parameters

• Acceptable deviation

2. AIR HANDLER AND ROOFTOP UNITS 2.1 AHU Chilled/Heating Water Coil Efficiency

Description

This rule determines if an air handler unit's chilled or heating water coil is operating to design conditions by analyzing the system performance compared to design parameters.
Required Inputs

• Chilled water valve command
• Mixed air temp sensor
• Discharge air temp sensor
• Fan status
• Chilled water supply temperature sensor

Required Parameters

• Design chilled water temperature
• Design temperature drop/rise across the coil

2.2 Mechanical Cooling/Heating Failure

Description

This rule determines if the AHU, RTU, or unitary equipment's heating or cooling device is functioning properly.
Required Inputs

• Cooling command
• Heating command
• Discharge air temp sensor
• Fan status
• Mixed air temperature (Return or space temperature could be used on unitary equipment.)

Required Parameters

• Design discharge cooling temperature
• Design discharge heating temperature

2.3 Cooling/Heating Set Point Deviation

Description

It determines if the HVAC equipment is operating within the desired space temperature setpoints.
Required Inputs

• Cooling command
• Heating command
• Space temperature sensor
• Fan status
• Mixed air temperature (Return or space temperature could be used on unitary equipment.)

Required Parameters

• "Effective" space temperature set point

2.4 Outside Temp Sensor Calibration

Description

This rule detects if the "Outdoor Air Temperature Sensor" is out of calibration..
Required Inputs

• Outdoor air temperature sensor
• Known outdoor temperature (i.e. weather service)

Required Parameters

• Acceptable outdoor temperature deviation

2.5 Occupied Un-leased Zone

Description

It detects if a zone that is not leased is in the occupied mode of operation.
Required Inputs

• Occupied mode

Required Parameters

• Leased status of the zone (Tag)

1. VARIABLE AIR VOLUMES

3.1 VAV Heating Water Valve Stuck Open

Description

This rule determines if the VAV heating water valve is stuck in the open position.
Required Inputs

• VAV heating water valve position
• VAV discharge air temperature
• AHU fan status
• AHU discharge air temperature
• Heating water system status

Required Parameters

• N/A

3.2 VAV Heating Water Valve Stuck Closed

Description

This rule determines if the VAV heating water valve is stuck in the closed position.
Required Inputs

• VAV heating water valve position
• VAV discharge air temperature
• AHU fan status
• AHU discharge air temperature
• Heating water system status

Required Parameters

• N/A

3.3 VAV Unstable Air Flow

Description

This rule is used to determine if the VAV is maintaining the airflow within the desired setpoints
Required Inputs

• VAV damper position
• VAV air flow
• AHU fan status
• AHU air flow or static pressure

Required Parameters

• "Effective" VAV airflow set point
• AHU design static pressure

3.4 VAV Damper Stuck Open

Description

This rule is used to determine if the VAV's damper is stuck in the open position
Required Inputs

• VAV damper position
• VAV air flow
• AHU fan status
• AHU air flow or static pressure

Required Parameters

• N/A

3.5 VAV Damper Stuck Closed

Description

This rule is used to determine if the VAV's damper is stuck in the closed position.
Required Inputs

• VAV damper position
• VAV air flow
• AHU fan status
• AHU air flow or static pressure

Required Parameters

• N/A

VAV Rules 3.1-5

4. CHILLERS AND CHILLER PLANTS
5. BOILERS AND BOILER PLANTS
6. LIGHTING SYSTEMS

SERVICE AND SUPPORT INFORMATION

Technical support and customer service options vary by country and distribution channel. For information on support for this product, contact your distributor. You may also contact the manufacturer at the following address:
Activelogix, LLC
710 Peninsula Lane, Suite E
Charlotte, NC 28273
+1.704.553.8510 (Main)
+1.704.553.8230 (Fax)
www.activelogix.com

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