HVAC DDC Open

Systems

Frank Shadpour, P.E.

SC Engineers, Inc.
Frank Shadpour, P.E.

President of
SC Engineers, Inc.

www.scengineers.net
Frank@scengineers.net

ASHRAE Fellow
ASHRAE TC 1.4
Past President - ASHRAE
Instructor - UCSD
USC Graduate
Author of “Fundamentals of HVAC DDC”
 Our Distinguished Guests

Sara Page Rady Children’s Hospital

James Page Amylin Pharmaceuticals

Mike Tarantino Poway School District

Jason Lawrence Advanced Media Works

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 Agenda

The Book Overview

DDC Open Systems
Global Commissioning
Online Training
Panel Discussion
The Book Overview

The Book Overview

DDC Open Systems
Global Commissioning
Online Training
Panel Discussion
 The Book Overview

A. The basics… 1,2,3

B. DDC Networking… 4,5,6

C. Hybrid Systems… 7,8

D. Control Components…9,10,11

E. Practical Scenarios… 12,13,14,15

F. Specifying DDC 16,17

 DDC Open Systems

Chapter 4, 5 and 6.

The Book Overview

DDC Open Systems
Global Commissioning
Online Training
Panel Discussion
 The Big Questions

1. Can I use an Open DDC system for my new facility?

2. Can I use an Open DDC system for my new addition?

3. Can I upgrade my existing DDC system to Open?

4. Can I utilize open DCC system for commissioning?

 The Big Questions

1. Can I use an Open DDC system for my new facility?

2. Can I use an Open DDC system for my new addition?

3. Can I upgrade my existing DDC system to Open?

4. Can I utilize Open DCC system for commissioning?

 Evolution of BAS

HVAC DDC System Protocol

Evolution
1980’s GPC’s None

1990’s ASC’s Proprietary

Web Services are self-
2000’s Networking Open & contained, modular
Proprietary applications that can be run
2010’s Web Services Open over the Internet and can be
integrated into other
applications.
 DDC - Open vs. Closed

Type Open Closed

Proprietary LonWorks Well-known

Manufactures

Non- BACnet ?
Proprietary
 A BACnet Solution Model

Native BACnet

SOAP: Simple object

Access protocol. A Native BACnet
protocol that provides a
standardized XML
envelop for carrying
application specific
XML payloads.
 BACnet

o BACnet Web-Services supersedes BACnet/IP

o BACnet/IP: Or BACnet 2001. Conveys messages between

BACnet LAN via IP using a technique called Tunneling. It
supersedes BACnet 95.

o PICS: Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement. The

capabilities of any particular device that should accompany
that device.

o BIBBs: BACnet Interoperability Building Blocks. Each BIBB

states what BACnet feature must be implemented for client or
server to achieve communication. B-ASC and B-AAC are
standard BIBB replacements.
 BACnet – Resources

o ASHRAE SPC 135, http://www.bacnet.org/

o BTL BACnet Testing Laboratory, http://www.bacnetassociation.org/

o ASHRAE Guideline 13-2000,Specifying Direct Digital Control Systems

o oBIX Open Building Information Exchange

http://www.obix.org/

o OASIS: Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information

Standards
http://www.oasis-open.org/home/index.php
 What is oBIX

BACnet/IP: Or BACnet 2005. Conveys

messages between BACnet LAN via IP using
a technique called Tunneling. It supercedes
BACnet 95.

PICS: Protocol Implementation Conformance

Statement. The capabilities of any particular
device that should accompany that device.

BIBBs: BACnet Interoperability Building

Blocks. Each BIBB states what BACnet
feature must be implemented for client or
server to achieve communication. B-ASC and
"Open Building B-AAC are standard BIBB replacements.

Information Change"

OASIS: Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards

 A LonWorks Solution Model

LonTalk

A Router is LonTalk
intelligent hardware
that filters the
passing of message
LonTalk
between two
network segments.
 LonWorks…
LonWorks…
LonWorks: is a family of hardware
products developed by the Echelon
Corporation

LonTalk: is the communication

protocol for LonWorks networks.
Similar to Ethernet LonTalk is CSMA.
However, does not have CD.

LonMark: is a brand name and an

association formed in 1994 to
promote and support those
manufacturers that produce LonWorks
products
 What is PLC?
PLCs are miniature industrial
computers that contain hardware
and software that is used to
perform control functions. A PLC
consists of two basic sections:
the central processing unit (CPU)
and the input/output interface
system.)

The first PLC can be traced back

to 1968 when Bedford
Associates, a company in
Bedford, MA, developed a device
called a Modular Digital Controller
for General Motors (GM).
.
 PLC, DDC or PAC ?
PLC DDC/ PC PAC
Programmable Logic Controller Direct Digital Controller Programmable Automation Controller

1. Real Time Operating System 1. General Purpose 1. Real Time Operating System
2. Predefined Fixed Software 2. Easy Expansion 2. Industrial Use
3. Rugged Mechanical Package 3. Commercial Use 3. Rugged Mechanical Package
4. Limited Applications 4. Larger Memory Expansion 4. Reliable
5. Simple control process 5. Windows Application 5. Easy to expand
6. No Motion Control 6. Not as Reliable 6. Large Central Plants

RS Logic 500 PLC National Instrument PLC Fandom RS Christmas Light PLC Ladder Logic HVAC DDC
Global Commissioning

The Book Overview

DDC Open Systems
Global Commissioning
Online Training
Panel Discussion
 Using DDC as a Commissioning Tool

Green Building Management

Preventive Maintenance
Trouble Shooting
What is beyond?
 Commissioning Phases & Steps

Phase Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5

Step Pre-design design Const. Accept. Post –
Accept.
Step 1 Plan X X

Step 2 Schedule X X X X X

Step 3 Basis of Design Verification X X X

Step 4 Procedures X X X

Step 5 Shop Drawings Verification X X

Step 6 Installation Verification X X

Step 7 DDC Cx Verification X X

Step 8 Start up Verification X X X

Step 9 Functional Performance Test X X

Step 10 Training Verification X X X X

 Open Solution for energy Efficiency

Certification Level

Certified 26-32

Silver 33-38
Energy Efficiency
Gold 39-51 Through Commissioning
Platinum 52 & Up
Creates a Better World

GREEN is Money… Money is GREEN!

Building Automation System strategies can

be applied to approximately 40% of the
criteria of the U.S. Green Building Council’s
Leadership in Energy & Environmental
Design (LEEDTM).
 Online Training

The Book Overview

DDC Open Systems
Global Commissioning
Online Training
Panel Discussion
 LonWorks Lessons Learned…
Learned…

Do’s Don’ts
Define Interoperability Goals General Definition of LonWorks

Lon over IP backbone Vender specific Architecture

Coordinate with IS admin Assume stand alone system

Flexible Field bus architecture Specify only one method

Ownership of tools and licenses Access only by one vender

Responsibility for integration Specify in two places

Generic open specification Vender’s hooks

Clear Sequence of Operation Generic sequences

LonMark Certified Devices LonMark Compatible Devices

Lon Object list Generic interfaces

 BACnet - Lessons Learned…
Learned…

Do’s Don’ts
Define Interoperability Goals General Definition of BACnet

BACnet / IP backbone Vendor specific architecture

Coordinate with IS admin Assume stand alone system

Flexible field bus architecture Specify only one method

Ownership of tools and licenses Access only by one vendor

Responsibility for integration Specify in two places

Generic open specification Vendor’s hooks

Clear Sequence of Operation Generic sequences

BLT certified devices BACnet compatible devices

BACnet object list Generic interfaces

 Specialized Certificate
Design and Control of HVAC Systems

HVAC System Design . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .April 2007

HVAC DDC Basics – Online. . . . . . . . . . . .June. 2007

HVAC Design Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sep. 2007

HVAC DDC Systems Design . . . . . . . . . . .. March 2008

HVAC DDC Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . June. 2008

http://onlinex.ucsd.edu/
 Panel Discussion

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DDC Open Systems
Global Commissioning
Online Training
Panel Discussion
HVAC DDC Open
Systems

Frank Shadpour, P.E.

SC Engineers, Inc.