Therapy Palo: SECTION 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System For Hvac Part 1 - General 1.1 Description

Aquatic Therapy Center and Therapy Center OVA Project Nos.
Building 530 640-370 / 640-CSI-100

VAPAHCS Palo Alto, CA
SECTION 23 09 23
DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. The control system(s) shall be as indicated on the project documents,
point list, drawings and described in these specifications. This scope
of work shall include a complete and working system including all
engineering, programming, controls and installation materials,
installation labor, commissioning and start-up, training, final project
documentation and warranty.
B. Engineering Control Center (ECC) shall include:
1. Operator Workstation Web-Browser User Interface (UI).
2. Ethernet, IP Supervisory Network.
3. Portable Laptop servicing device with software.
4. Graphic Operational Interface.
5. Software Configuration Tools (SCI).
6. Scheduling and Alarm Management software.
7. Local LonWorks FTT-10 or 1250 networks.
8. Network Area Controllers (NAC).
9. Data and File Server (DFS).
10. Unitary Control Units (UCU).
11. LonMark Compliant Application Controllers and field devices.
12. Connected I/O devices.
13. Third party system Data Integration.
C. The Controls Contractor's work shall include all labor, materials,
special tools, equipment, enclosures, power supplies, software,
software licenses, Project specific software configurations and
database entries, interfaces, wiring, tubing, installation, labeling,
engineering, calibration, documentation, submittals, testing,
verification, training services, permits and licenses, transportation,
shipping, handling, administration, supervision, management, insurance,
Warranty, specified services and items required by the Contract for the
complete and fully functional Controls Systems.
D. Following control devices and systems shall be used to provide the
functional requirements of HVAC equipment and systems.
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l. Direct Digital Control (DOC) of HVAC equipment and systems with

electric or electronic positioning of valves and dampers.
2. Terminal units including VAV Boxes, Fan Powered Boxes, Unit Heaters,
Cabinet Unit Heaters, Fan Coil Units, Base Board Heaters, Secondary
Humidifiers and similar units for control of room environment
conditions may be equipped with integral controls furnished and
installed by the equipment manufacturer or field mounted. Refer to
equipment specifications and as indicated in project documents.
E. The control subcontractor shall supply as required, all necessary
hardware equipment and software packages to interface between any
existing and new system Network Area Controllers (NAC) as part of this
contract. Number of area controllers required is dependent on the type
and quantity of devices, hardware and software points provided. Network
area controllers are same as remote controller units (RCU).
F. The control systems shall be designed such that each mechanical system
shall operate under stand-alone mode. Temperature Controls contractor
shall provide controllers for each mechanical system. In the event of a
network communication failure, or the loss of any other controller, the
control system shall continue to operate independently. Failure of the
ECC shall have no effect on the field controllers, including those
involved with global strategies.
G. The Top End of the NAC shall communicate using American Society of
Heating and Refrigerating Engineers/American National Standards
Institute (ASHRAE/ANSI) Standard 135(BACnet) protocol. The NAC shall
reside on the BACnet/IP Ethernet (ISO 8802-3) local area network, and
provide information via standard BACnet object types and application
services. The Bottom End of the NAC, the unit level controllers and all
other field devices shall reside on the LonTalk FTT-l0a network, and
provide data using LonMark standard network variable types and
configuration properties.
H. The intent of this specification is to provide a peer-to peer
networked, stand-alone, distributed control system. The ECC requires
the incorporation of LonWorks Technologies using Free Topology
Transceivers (FTT-10), and specific conformance to the LONMARK
Interoperability Association's v3.0 Physical and logical Layer
guidelines in all (NAC) Network Area Controllers, Remote Control Unit
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controllers, unitary terminal unit controllers and other LonMark

compliant field devices. The minimum Baud rate shall be 78,000 Baud for
FTT-10 and 1,250,000 Baud for FTT-1250.
1. LonTalk communications protocol will be used on the communication
network between RCU controllers and LonWorks controllers and devices
to assure interoperability between all devices within the network.
2. The ECC shall provide communication to all LonTalk data variables as
defined in input/output point schedule and as required to accomplish
sequence of operation as specified.
3. Power wiring shall not be run in conduit with communications trunk
wiring or signal or control wiring operating at 100 volts or less.
I. The control system shall accommodate 10 users simultaneously, and the
access to the system should be limited only by operator password.
1.2 RELATED WORK
A. Section 28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM.
B. Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC.
C. Section 21 10 00, WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS.
D. Section 23 21 13, HYDRONIC PIPING and Section 23 22 13, STEAM AND
CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING.
E. Section 23 36 00, AIR TERMINAL UNITS.
F. Section 23 73 00, INDOOR CENTRAL-STATION AIR-HANDLING UNITS.
G. Section 23 31 00, HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS.
H. Section 23 05 93, TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC.
I. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.
J. Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.
K. Section 26 05 21, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES
(600 VOLTS AND BELOW).
L. Section 26 27 26, WIRING DEVICES.
1.3 DEFINITION
A. Algorithm: A logical procedure for solving a recurrent mathematical
problem; A prescribed set of well-defined rules or processes for the
solution of a problem in a finite number of steps.
B. ACU: Auxiliary Control Unit (ACU) used for controls of air handling
units, reports to RCU.
C. Analog: A continuously varying signal value (e.g., temperature,
current, velocity etc.
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D. BACnet: Building Automation Control Network Protocol, ASHRAE Standard

135.
E. Baud: It is a signal change in a communication link. One signal change
can represent one or more bits of information depending on type of
transmission scheme. Simple peripheral communication is normally one
bit per Baud. (e.g., Baud rate= 78,000 Baud/sec is 78,000 bits/sec, if
one signal change= l bit).
F. Binary: A two-state system where a high signal level represents an "ON"
condition and an "OFF" condition is represented by a low signal level.
G. BMP or bmp: Suffix, computerized image file, used after the period in a
DOS-based computer file to show that the file is an image stored as a
series of pixels.
H. Bus Topology: A network topology that physically interconnects
workstations and network devices in parallel on a network segment.
I. Control Unit (CU): Generic term for any controlling unit, stand-alone,
microprocessor based, digital controller residing on secondary LAN or
Primary LAN, used for local controls or global controls. In this
specification, there are three types of control units are used; Unitary
Control Unit (UCU), Auxiliary Control Unit (ACU), and Remote Control
Unit (RCU).
J. Deadband: A temperature range over which no heating or cooling is
supplied, i.e., 22-25 degrees C (72-78 degrees F), as opposed to a
single point change over or overlap).
K. Diagnostic Program: A software test program, which is used to detect
and report system or peripheral malfunctions and failures. Generally,
this system is performed at the initial startup of the system.
L. Direct Digital Control (DOC): Microprocessor based control including
Analog/Digital conversion and program logic. A control loop or
subsystem in which digital and analog information is received and
processed by a microprocessor, and digital control signals are
generated based on control algorithms and transmitted to field devices
in order to achieve a set of predefined conditions.
M. Distributed Control System: A system in which the processing of system
data is decentralized and control decisions can and are made at the
subsystem level. System operational programs and information are
provided to the remote subsystems and status is reported back to the
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Engineering Control Center. Upon the loss of communication with the

Engineering Control center, the subsystems shall be capable of
operating in a stand-alone mode using the last best available data.
N. Download: The electronic transfer of programs and data files from a
central computer or operation workstation with secondary memory devices
to remote computers in a network (distributed) system.
0. DXF: An AutoCAD 2-D graphics file format. Many CAD systems import and
export the DXF format for graphics interchange.
P. Electrical Control: A control circuit that operates on line or low
voltage and uses a mechanical means, such as a temperature sensitive
bimetal or bellows, to perform control functions, such as actuating a
switch or positioning a potentiometer.
Q. Electronic Control: A control circuit that operates on low voltage and
uses a solid-state components to amplify input signals and perform
control functions, such as operating a relay or providing an output
signal to position an actuator.
R. Engineering Control Center (ECC): The centralized control point for the
intelligent control network. The ECC comprises of personal computer and
connected devices to form a single workstation.
S. Ethernet: A trademark for a system for exchanging messages between
computers on a local area network using coaxial, fiber optic, or
twisted-pair cables.
T. Firmware: Firmware is software programmed into read only memory (ROM)
chips. Software may not be changed without physically altering the
chip.
U. FTT-10: Echelon Transmitter-Free Topology Transceiver.
V. GIF: Abbreviation of Graphic interchange format.
W. Graphic Program (GP): Program used to produce images of air handler
systems, fans, chillers, pumps, and building spaces. These images can
be animated and/or color-coded to indicate operation of the equipment.
X. Graphic Sequence of Operation: It is a graphical representation of the
sequence of operation, showing all inputs and output logical blocks.
Y. I/O Unit: The section of a digital control system through which
information is received and transmitted. I/O refers to analog input
(AI, digital input (DI), analog output (AO) and digital output (DO).
Analog signals are continuous and represent temperature, pressure, flow
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rate etc, whereas digital signals convert electronic signals to digital

pulses (values), represent motor status, filter status, on-off
equipment etc.
Z. I/P: Internet Protocol-global network, connecting workstations and
other host computers, servers etc. to share the information.
AA. JPEG: A standardized image compression mechanism stands for Joint
Photographic Experts Group, the original name of the committee that
wrote the standard.
BB. Local Area Network (LAN): A communication bus that interconnects
operator workstation and digital controllers for peer-to-peer
communications, sharing resources and exchanging information.
CC. LonMark: An association comprising of suppliers and installers of
LonTalk products. The Association provides guidelines for the
implementation of the LonTalk protocol to ensure interoperability
through Standard implementation.
DD. LonTalk: An open standard protocol developed by the Echelon Corporation
that uses a "Neuron Chip" for communication.
EE. LonWorks: Network technology developed by the Echelon Corporation.
FF. Network: A set of computers or other digital devices communicating with
each other over a medium such as wire, coax, fiber optics cable etc.
GG. Network Area Controller: Digital controller, supports a family of
auxiliary control units and unitary control units, and communicates
with peer-to-peer network for transmission of global data.
HH. Network Repeater: A device that receives data packet from one network
and rebroadcasts to another network. No routing information is added to
the protocol.
II. MS/TP: Master-slave/token-passing.
JJ. Operating system (OS): Software, which controls the execution of
computer application programs.
KK. PCX: File type for an image file. When photographs are scanned onto a
personal computer they can be saved as PCX files and viewed or changed
by a special application program as Photo Shop.
LL. Peripheral: Different components that make the control system function
as one unit. Peripherals include monitor, printer, and I/0 unit.
MM. Peer-to-Peer: A networking architecture that treats all network
stations as equal partners.
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NN. PICS: Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement.

00. UCU: Unitary Control Unit, digital controller, dedicated to a specific
piece of equipment, such as VAV boxes, chillers, fan coil units, heat
exchangers etc.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Criteria:
l. The Controls and Instrumentation System Contractor shall be a
primary equipment manufacturer-owned branch office that is regularly
engaged in the engineering, programming, installation and service of
total integrated Facility Management Systems of similar size, scope
and complexity to the EEC specified in this Contract. Distributors,
manufacturer's representatives and wholesalers will not be
acceptable.
2. Single Source Responsibility of subcontractor: The Contractor shall
obtain hardware and software supplied under this Section and
delegates the responsibility to a single source controls
installation subcontractor. The controls subcontractor shall be
responsible for the complete design, installation, and commissioning
of the system. The controls subcontractor shall be in the business
of design, installation and service of such building automation
control systems similar in size and complexity.
3. Equipment and Materials: Equipment and materials shall be cataloged
products of manufacturers regularly engaged in production and
installation of HVAC control systems. Products shall be
manufacturer's latest standard design and have been tested and
proven in actual use.
4. The controls subcontractor shall provide a list of no less than five
similar projects which have building control systems as specified in
this Section. These projects must be on-line and functional such
that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) representative would
observe the control systems in full operation.
5. The controls subcontractor shall have (minimum of three years)
experience in design and installation of building automation systems
similar in performance to those specified in this Section. Provide
evidence of experience by submitting resumes of the project manager,
the local branch manager, project engineer, the application
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engineering staff, and the electronic technicians who would be

involved with the supervision, the engineering, and the installation
of the control systems. Training and experience of these personnel
shall not be less than three years. Failure to disclose this
information will be a ground for disqualification of the supplier.
6. The controls subcontractor shall have in-place facility within 50
miles with technical staff, spare parts inventory for the next five
(5) years, and necessary test and diagnostic equipment to support
the control systems.
7. Provide a competent and experienced Project Manager employed by the
Controls Contractor. The Project Manager shall be supported as
necessary by other Contractor employees in order to provide
professional engineering, technical and management service for the
work. The Project Manager shall attend scheduled Project Meetings as
required and shall be empowered to make technical, scheduling and
related decisions on behalf of the Controls Contractor.
B. Codes and Standards:
1. All work shall conform to the applicable Codes and Standards.
2. Electronic equipment shall conform to the requirements of FCC
Regulation, Part 15, Governing Radio Frequency Electromagnetic
Interference, and be so labeled.
3. Peer-to-peer controllers, unitary controllers shall conform to the
requirements of UL 916, Category PAZX.
1.5 PERFORMANCE
A. The system shall conform to the following:
1. Graphic Display: The system shall display up to 4 graphics on a
single screen with a minimum of (20) dynamic points per graphic. All
current data shall be displayed within (10) seconds of the request.
2. Graphic Refresh: The system shall update all dynamic points with
current data within (10) seconds. Data refresh shall be automatic,
without operator intervention.
3. Object Command: The maximum time between the command of a binary
object by the operator and the reaction by the device shall be (10)
seconds. Analog objects shall start to adjust within (3) seconds.
4. Object Scan: All changes of state and change of analog values shall
be transmitted over the high-speed network such that any data used
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or displayed at a controller or work-station will be current, within

the prior (10) seconds.
5. Alarm Response Time: The maximum time from when an object goes into
alarm to when it is annunciated at the workstation shall not exceed
(10) seconds.
6. Program Execution Frequency: Custom and standard applications shall
be capable of running as often as once every (5) seconds. The
Contractor shall be responsible for selecting execution times
consistent with the mechanical process under control.
7. Performance: Programmable Controllers shall be able to execute DOC
PIO control loops at a selectable frequency from at least once every
five (5) seconds. The controller shall scan and update the process
value and output generated by this calculation at this same
frequency.
8. Multiple Alarm Annunciations: All workstations on the network shall
receive alarms within (5) seconds of each other.
9. Reporting Accuracy: Listed below are minimum acceptable reporting
accuracies for all values reported by the specified system:
Measured Variable Reported Accuracy

Space temperature ±0.5 degrees C (±1 degrees F)
Ducted air temperature ±1.0 degrees C [±2 degrees F]
Outdoor air temperature ±1.0 degrees C [±2 degrees F]
Water temperature ±0.5 degrees C [±1 degrees Fl
Relative humidity ±2 percent RH
Water flow ±5 percent of full scale
Air flow (terminal) ±10 percent of reading
Air flow ±5 percent of reading
(measuring
stations)
Air pressure (ducts) ±25 Pa [±0.1 "W.G.]
Air pressure (space) ±3 Pa [±0.001 "W.G.]
Water pressure ±2 percent of full scale *Note 1
Electrical Power 5 percent of reading
Note 1: for both absolute and differential pressure
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1.6 WARRANTY
A. Labor and materials for control systems shall be warranted for a period
as specified under Warranty in FAR clause 52.246-21.
B. Control system failures during the warranty period shall be adjusted,
repaired, or replaced at no cost or reduction in service to the owner.
The system includes all computer equipment, transmission equipment, and
all sensors and control devices.
C. The on-line support service shall allow the Controls supplier to dial
out over telephone lines to monitor and control the facility's building
automation system. This remote connection to the facility shall be
within two (2) hours of the time that the problem is reported. This
coverage shall be extended to include normal business hours, after
business hours, weekend and holidays. If the problem cannot be resolved
with on-line support services, the Controls supplier shall dispatch the
qualified personnel to the job site to resolve the problem within 24
hours after the problem is reported.
D. Controls and Instrumentation subcontractor shall be responsible for
temporary operations and maintenance of the control systems during the
construction period until final commissioning, training of facility
operators and acceptance of the project by VA.
1.7 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit shop drawings in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP
DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.
B. Manufacturer's literature and data for all components including the
following:
l. A wiring diagram for each type of input device and output device
including DOC controllers, modems, repeaters, etc. Diagram shall
show how the device is wired and powered, showing typical
connections at the digital controllers and each power supply, as
well as the device itself. Show for all field connected devices,
including but not limited to, control relays, motor starters,
electric or electronic actuators, and temperature pressure, flow and
humidity sensors and transmitters.
2. A diagram of each terminal strip, including digital controller
terminal strips, terminal strip location, termination numbers and
the associated point names.
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3. Control dampers and control valves schedule, including the size and
pressure drop.
4. Installation instructions for smoke dampers and combination
smoke/fire dampers, if furnished.
5. Control air-supply components, and computations for sizing
compressors, receivers and main air-piping, if pneumatic controls
are furnished.
6. Catalog cut sheets of all equipment used. This includes, but is not
limited to DOC controllers, panels, peripherals, airflow measuring
stations and associated components, and auxiliary control devices
such as sensors, actuators, and control dampers. When manufacturer's
cut sheets apply to a product series rather than a specific product,
the data specifically applicable to the project shall be
highlighted. Each submitted piece of literature and drawings should
clearly reference the specification and/or drawings that it supposed
to represent.
7. Sequence of operations for each HVAC system and the associated
control diagrams. Equipment and control labels shall correspond to
those shown on the drawings.
8. Color prints of proposed graphics with a list of points for display.
9. Furnish PICS for each BACNET compliant device.
C. Product Certificates: Compliance with Article, QUALITY ASSURANCE.
D. As Built Control Drawings:
1. Furnish three (3) copies of as-built drawings for each control
system. The documents shall be submitted for approval prior to final
completion.
2. Furnish one (1) stick set of applicable control system prints for
each mechanical system for wall mounting. The documents shall be
submitted for approval prior to final completion.
3. Furnish one (1) CD-ROM in CAD DWG and/or .DXF format for the
drawings noted in subparagraphs above.
E. Operation and Maintenance (O/M) Manuals):
1. Submit in accordance with Article, INSTRUCTIONS, in Specification
Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
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2. Include the following documentation:

a. General description and specifications for all components,
including logging on/off, alarm handling, producing trend
reports, overriding computer control, and changing set points and
other variables.
b. Detailed illustrations of all the control systems specified for
ease of maintenance and repair/replacement procedures, and
complete calibration procedures.
c. One copy of the final version of all software provided including
operating systems, programming language, operator workstation
software, and graphics software.
d. Complete troubleshooting procedures and guidelines for all
systems.
e. Complete operating instructions for all systems.
f. Recommended preventive maintenance procedures for all system
components including a schedule of tasks for inspection, cleaning
and calibration. Provide a list of recommended spare parts needed
to minimize downtime.
g. Licenses, guaranty, and other pertaining documents for all
equipment and systems.
h. Training Manuals: Submit the course outline and training material
to the Owner for approval three (3) weeks prior to the training
to VA facility personnel. These persons will be responsible for
maintaining and the operation of the control systems, including
programming. The Owner reserves the right to modify any or all of
the course outline and training material.
F. Submit Performance Report to Resident Engineer prior to final
inspection.
1.8 INSTRUCTIONS
A. Instructions to VA operations personnel: Perform in accordance with
Article, INSTRUCTIONS, in Specification Section 01 00 00, GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS, and as noted below. Contractor shall also video tape
instruction sessions noted below.
l. First Phase: Formal instructions to the VA facilities personnel for
a total of 48 hours, conducted sometime between the completed
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installation and prior to the performance test period of the control

system, at a time mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the VA.
2. Second Phase: This phase of training shall comprise of on the job
training during start-up, checkout period, and performance test
period. VA facilities personnel will work with the Contractor's
installation and test personnel on a daily basis during start-up and
checkout period. During the performance test period, controls
subcontractor will provide 48 hours of instructions to the VA
facilities personnel.
3. The O/M Manuals shall contain approved submittals as outlined in
Article 1.7, SUBMITTALS. The Controls subcontractor will review the
manual contents with VA facilities personnel during second phase of
training.
4. Training by independent or franchised dealers who are not direct
employees of the controls supplier will not be acceptable.
1.9 PROJECT CONDITIONS (ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OF OPERATION)
A. The ECC and peripheral devices and system support equipment shall be
designed to operate in ambient condition of 20 to 35 degrees C (65 to
90 degrees F) at a relative humidity of 20 to 80 percent non
condensing.
B. The CUs and associated equipment used in controlled environment shall
be mounted in NEMA l enclosures for operation at Oto 50 degrees C (32
to 122 degrees F) at a relative humidity of 10 to 90 percent non
condensing.
C. The CUs used outdoors shall be mounted in NEMA 4 waterproof enclosures,
and shall be rated for operation at -40 to 65 degrees C (-40 to 150
degrees F).
D. All electronic equipment shall operate properly with power fluctuations
of plus 10 percent to minus 15 percent of nominal supply voltage.
E. Sensors and controlling devices shall be designed to operate in the
environment, which they are sensing or controlling.
1.10 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the
extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the
basic designation only.
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B. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning

Engineers (ASHRAE):
Standard 135-04......... BACNET Building Automation and Control Networks
C. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):
Bl6.18-0l...............Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure
Fittings.
Bl6.22-0l...............Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint
Pressure Fittings.
BPVC-CC-N-04............ Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
D. American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM):
B32-04..................Standard Specification for Solder Metal
B88-03..................Standard Specifications for Seamless Copper
Water Tube
B88M-05.................Standard Specification for Seamless Copper
Water Tube (Metric)
B280-03 .................Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube
for Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Field
Service
D2737-03 ................Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE)
Plastic Tubing
E. Federal Communication Commission (FCC):
Rules and Regulations Title 47 Chapter 1-2001 Part 15..Radio Frequency
Devices.
F. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE):
802.3-05................Information Technology-Telecommunications and
Information Exchange between Systems-Local and
Metropolitan Area Networks- Specific
Requirements-Part 3: Carrier Sense Multiple
Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD)
Access method and Physical Layer Specifications
G. Instrument Society of America (ISA):
7.0.01-1996............. Quality Standard for Instrument Air
H. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
70-05...................National Electric Code
90A-02..................Standard for Installation of Air-Conditioning
and Ventilation Systems
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I. Underwriter Laboratories Inc (UL):

94-06...................Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for
Parts and Devices and Appliances
294-05..................Access Control System Units
486A/486B-04- ...........Wire Connectors
555S-03 .................Standard for Smoke
Dampers 916-Rev 2-04............ Energy Management
Equipment
1076-05.................Proprietary Burglar Alarm Units and Systems
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 CONTROLS SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
A. General
1. The Controls Systems shall consist of multiple Nodes and
associated equipment connected by industry standard digital and
communication network arrangements.
2. The Operator Workstations, Servers and principal network computer
equipment shall be standard products of recognized major
manufacturers available through normal PC and computer vendor
channels - not "Clones" assembled by a third-party subcontractor.
3. Provide licenses for all software residing on and used by the
Controls Systems and transfer these licenses to the Owner prior
to completion.
4. The networks shall, at minimum, comprise, as necessary, the
following:
1) Operator Workstations - fixed and portable as required by the
Specifications.
2) Network computer processing, data storage and
communication equipment including Servers and digital data
processors.
3) Routers, bridges, switches, hubs, modems, interfaces and
the like communication equipment.
4) Active processing network area controllers connected to
programmable field panels and controllers together with their
power supplies and associated equipment.
5) Addressable elements, sensors, transducers and end devices.
6) Third-party equipment interfaces as required by the
Contract Documents.
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7) Other components required for a complete and working Control

Systems as specified.
B. The Specifications for the individual elements and component subsystems
shall be minimum requirements and shall be augmented as necessary by
the Contractor to achieve both compliance with all applicable codes,
standards and to meet all requirements of the Contract Documents.
C. Network Architecture
1. The Controls Systems Application network shall utilize an open
architecture capable of each and all of the following:
1) Utilizing standard Ethernet communications and operate at a
minimum speed of 10/100 Mb/sec.
2) Connecting via BACNET with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135.
3) LonMark as per ANSI/EIA 709 (LonWorks) to LonMark FTT-10
transceivers.
2. The networks shall utilize only copper and optical fiber
communication media as appropriate and shall comply with applicable
codes, ordinances and regulations.
3. All necessary telephone lines, ISDN lines and internet Service
Provider services and connections will be provided by the owner.
4. The Controls Contractor shall provide the IT interfacing equipment
and shall coordinate on configuration and interfacing arrangements
with the Data Cabling System contractor.
D. Third Party Interfaces:
1. The Controls Systems shall include necessary hardware, equipment and
software to allow data communications between the Controls Systems
and building systems supplied by other trades.
2. The other manufacturers and contractors supplying other associated
systems and equipment will provide their necessary hardware,
software and start-up at their cost and will cooperate fully with
the Controls Contractor in a timely manner and at their cost to
ensure complete functional integration.
E. Servers:
1. Provide Controls Systems Application Server(s) to archive historical
data including trends, alarm and event histories and transaction
logs.
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2. Equip these Server(s) with the same software Tool Set that is
located in the Network Area Controllers for system configuration and
custom logic definition and color graphic configuration.
3. Access to all information on the Controls Systems Server(s) shall be
through the same browser Operator Interface functionality used to
access individual nodes. When logged onto a Server the Operator will
be able to also interact with any other NAC on the Controls As
required for the functional operation of the Controls Systems, the
Controls Contractor shall provide all necessary digital processor
programmable Server(s). These Server(s) shall be utilized for
Controls Systems Application configuration, for archiving, reporting
and trending of data, for Operator transaction archiving and
reporting, for network information management, for alarm
annunciation, for Operator Interface tasks, for Controls Application
management and the like. These Server(s) shall utilize IT industry
standard data base platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server and
Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) or approved equal.
2.2 DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROLLERS
A. (NAC) Network Area Controllers shall be stand-alone, multi-tasking,
multi-user, real-time digital processor complete with all hardware,
software, and communications interfaces, power supplies. The Controls
System shall be designed and implemented entirely for use and operation
on the Internet. NACs shall have access to data within the industry
standard IT network to the Data Server and other NACs as needed to
accomplish required global control strategies.
1. NACs shall provide both standalone and networked direct digital
control of mechanical and electrical building system controllers as
required by the Specifications. The primary NAC shall support a
minimum of [5,000) field points together with all associated
features, sequences, schedules, applications required for a fully
functional distributed processing operation.
2. NACs shall monitor and report communication status to the Controls
Systems Application. The Controls Systems shall provide a system
advisory upon communication failure and restoration.
3. All NACs on the network shall be equipped with all software
functionality necessary to operate the complete user interface,
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including graphics, via a Browser connected to the Node on the

network or directly via a local port on the NAC.
4. All NAC shall be provided with face mounted LED type annunciation to
continually display its operational mode, power and communications.
5. The controllers shall reside on the BACnet Ethernet (ISO 8802-3)
local area network and provide Read (Initiate) and Write (Execute)
services as defined in Clauses 15.5 and 15.8, respectively of ASHRAE
Standard 135, to communicate BACnet objects. Objects supported
shall include: Analog input, analog output, analog value, binary
input, binary output, binary value, and device.
6. Each NAC shall be provided with the necessary un-interruptible power
facilities to ensure its continued normal operation during periods
of line power outages of, at minimum, 1-minute duration. Normal
functionality shall include all normal software processing,
communication with powered field devices and network communications
with other powered Controls Systems NAC, Data Servers and OWS. Each
NAC shall report its communication status to the Application. The
Application shall provide a system advisory upon communication
failure and restoration. Each NAC shall retain program, control
algorithms, and setpoint information in non-volatile memory in the
event of a power failure, and shall return to normal operation upon
restoration of power.
7. Each NAC shall have sufficient memory to support its operating
system, database, and program requirements, including the following:
1) Device and network management.
2) Data sharing.
C. Alarm and event management including custom alarm messages for
each level alarm for the points noted in the I/O Schedule.
d. Energy management.
e. Historical trend data for points specified.
f. Maintenance report.
g. Scheduling.
h. Dial up and network communications.
i. Manual override monitoring.
8. Each NAC shall support firmware upgrades without the need to replace
hardware and shall have a minimum of 15 percent spare capacity of
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secondary system controllers, point capacity and programming

functions.
9. Each NAC shall continuously perform self-diagnostics, communication
diagnosis, and provide both local and remote annunciation of any
detected component failures, low battery condition; and upon failure
shall assume the predetermined failure mode.
10. Each NAC shall monitor the status of all overrides and inform the
operator that automatic control has inhibited, and allow the
operator to manually override automatic or centrally executed
command.
11. Provide the capability to generate and modify the Controls Systems
Application software-based sequences, database elements, associated
operational definition information and user-required revisions to
same at any designated Workstation together with the means to
download same to the associated System Controllers.
12. In the event of loss of normal power, there shall be orderly shut
down of the controllers to prevent the loss of database or software
programming. When power is restored flash memory, battery backup or
super capacitor will be automatically loaded into non-volatile flash
memory and shall be incorporated for all programming data.
B. Auxiliary Control Units (ACUs) shall be stand-alone, multi-tasking,
multi-user, real time digital processor complete with all hardware,
software and communication interfaces, power supplies, and input/output
modular devices.
1. ACUs shall either reside on the LonTalk FTT-lOa network or provide
data using LonMark standard network variable types and configuration
properties.
2. All ACUs shall be provided with LED type annunciation to continually
display its operational mode, power and communications.
3. Each ACU shall have sufficient memory to support its operating
system, database including the following:
1) Data sharing.
2) Device and network management.
3) Alarm and event management.
4) Scheduling.
5) Energy Management.
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4. Each ACU shall support firmware upgrades without the need to replace
hardware and shall have a minimum of 15 percent spare capacity of
I/O functions. The type of spares shall be in the same proportion as
the implemented functions on the controller, but in no case there
shall be less than one point of each implemented I/O type.
5. Each ACU shall continuously perform self-diagnostics, communication
diagnosis, and provide both local and remote annunciation of any
detected component failures, low battery condition; and upon failure
shall assume the predetermined failure mode.
C. Unitary Control Units (UCUs) shall be microprocessor-based. They shall
be capable of stand-alone operation, continuing to provide stable
control functions if communication is lost with the rest of the system.
1. Unitary Control Units shall either reside on the LonTalk FTT-l0a
network or provide data using LonMark standard network variable
types and configuration properties.
2. Each UCU shall have sufficient memory to support its own operating
system, including data sharing.
3. All UCUs shall be provided with LED type annunciation to continually
display its operational mode, power and communications.
D. Provide I/O module that connects sensors and actuators onto the field
bus network for use by the direct digital controllers. I/O devices
shall support the communication technology specified for each
controller.
1. Analog input shall allow the monitoring of low voltage (0-10 VDC),
current (4-20 ma), or resistance signals (thermistor, RID). Analog
input shall be compatible with, and field configurable to commonly
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available sensing devices. Analog output shall provide a modulating

signal for these control devices.
2. Binary inputs shall allow the monitoring of on/off signals from
remote devices. Binary inputs shall provide a wetting current of at
least 12 milliamps to be compatible with commonly available control
devices. Binary outputs shall provide on/off operation, or a pulsed
low voltage signal for pulse width modulation control. Outputs shall
be selectable for either normally open or normally closed operation.
3. Binary outputs on remote and auxiliary controllers shall have 3-
position (on/off/auto) override switches and status lights. Analog
outputs on remote and auxiliary controllers shall have status lights
and a 2-position (auto/manual) switch and manually adjustable
potentiometer for manual override.
4. Each output point shall be provided with a light emitting diode
(LED) to indicate status of outputs.
E. Communication Ports:
l. NACs controllers in the DOC systems shall be connected in a system
local area network using protocol defined by ASHRAE Standard 135,
BACnet protocol.
2. The control supplier shall provide connectors, repeaters, hubs, and
routers necessary for inter-network communication.
3. Minimum baud rate between the peer-to-peer controllers in the system
LAN shall be maintained at the rate of 10 Mbps. Minimum baud for the
low level controllers between UCUs and ACUs, ACUs and NAC's shall be
maintained at the rate of 76 Kbps.
4. Provide RS-232 port with DB-9 or RJ-11 connector for communication
with each controller that will allow direct connection of standard
printers, operator terminals, modems, and portable laptop operator's
terminal. Controllers shall allow temporary use of portable devices
without interrupting the normal operation of permanently connected
modems, printers or terminals.
5. Database, such as points; status information, reports, system
software, custom programs of any one controller shall be readable by
any other controller on the network.
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F. Diagnostic Devices (DD):

l. Provide a laptop computer capable of accessing all system data. This
device may be connected to any point on the system network or may be
connected directly to any digital controller for programming, set
up, and troubleshooting.
2. Laptop computer shall be PC notebook style containing necessary
software and hardware required. The PC shall contain as a minimum:
a. 2.4 GHZ Intel Pentium Processor.
b. 128MB, 100 MHz RAM.
c. 60GB Hard Drive.
d. One-Die 256K 12 Cache.
e. 3.5 inch, 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive
f. 48 X CD RW Drive.
g. 56K Internal Modem.
h. 32MB video memory graphics.
i. Ethernet IP network card.
j. Operating system compatible with PC Microsoft XP professional
listed under Operator Workstation.
G. Electric Outlet: Provide a single phase, 120 VAC electrical receptacles
inside or within 2 meters (6 feet) of the NAC and ACU enclosures for
use with test equipment.
H. Spare Equipment:
1. Provide spare digital controller (CU) boards and spare I/O boards as
required. It shall be possible for trained hospital personnel to
replace CU boards and load software via the Laptop computer or the
ECC.
2. Provide a minimum of one spare digital controller board of each type
and associated parts including batteries to make at least one
complete set of DOC control equipment spares.
3. If I/O boards are separate from the CU boards, provide two spare I/O
boards for each spare CU board provided above.
2.3 DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROLLER SOFTWARE
A. The software programs specified in this section shall be commercially
available, concurrent, multi-tasking operating system and support the
use of software application that operates under DOS or Microsoft
Windows.
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B. All points shall be identified by up to 30-character point name and 16-

character point descriptor. The same names shall be used at the
operator workstation.
C. All control functions shall execute within the stand-alone control
units via DOC algorithms. The VA shall be able to customize control
strategies and sequences of operations defining the appropriate control
loop algorithms and choosing the optimum loop parameters.
D. All CU's shall be capable of being programmed to utilize stored default
values for assured fail-safe operation of critical processes. Default
values shall be invoked upon sensor failure or, if the primary value is
normally provided by the central or another CU, or by loss of bus
communication. Individual application software packages shall be
structured to assume a fail-safe condition upon loss of input sensors.
Loss of an input sensor shall result in output of a sensor-failed
message at the ECC workstation. Each ACU and RCU shall have capability
for local readouts of all functions. The UCUs shall be read remotely.
E. All DOC control loops shall be able to utilize any of the following
control modes:
1. Two position (on-off, slow-fast) control.
2. Proportional control.
3. Proportional plus integral (PI) control.
4. Proportional plus integral plus derivative (PIO) control. All PIO
programs shall automatically invoke integral wind up prevention
routines whenever the controlled unit is off, under manual control
of an automation system or time initiated program.
5. Automatic tuning of control loops.
F. System Security: Operator access shall be secured using individual
password and operator's name. Passwords shall restrict the operator to
the level of object, applications, and system functions assigned to
him. A minimum of six (6) levels of security for operator access shall
be provided.
G. Application Software: The CUs shall provide the following programs as a
minimum for the purpose of optimizing energy consumption while
maintaining comfortable environment for occupants. All application
software shall reside and run in the system digital controllers.
Editing of the application shall occur at the operator workstation or
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via a portable workstation, when it is necessary, to access directly

the programmable unit.
1. Power Demand Limiting (POL): Power demand limiting program shall
monitor the building power consumption and limit the consumption of
electricity to prevent peak demand charges. POL shall continuously
track the electricity consumption from a pulse input generated at
the kilowatt-hour/demand electric meter. POL shall sample the meter
data to continuously forecast the electric demand likely to be used
during successive time intervals. If the forecast demand indicates
that electricity usage will likely to exceed a user preset maximum
allowable level, then POL shall automatically shed electrical loads.
Once the demand load has met, loads that have been shed shall be
restored and returned to normal mode. Control system shall be
capable of demand limiting by resetting the HVAC system set points
to reduce load while maintaining indoor air quality.
2. Economizer: An economizer program shall be provided for VAV systems.
This program shall control the position of air handler relief,
return, and outdoors dampers. If the outdoor air dry bulb
temperature and humidity fall below changeover set point the energy
control center will modulate the dampers to provide 100 percent
outdoor air. The operator shall be able to override the economizer
cycle and return to minimum outdoor air operation at any time.
3. Night Setback/Morning Warm up Control: The system shall provide the
ability to automatically adjust set points for this mode of
operation.
4. Optimum Start/Stop (OSS): Optimum start/stop program shall
automatically be coordinated with event scheduling. The OSS program
shall start HVAC equipment at the latest possible time that will
allow the equipment to achieve the desired zone condition by the
time of occupancy, and it shall also shut down HVAC equipment at the
earliest possible time before the end of the occupancy period and
still maintain desired comfort conditions. The OSS program shall
consider both outside weather conditions and inside zone conditions.
The program shall automatically assign longer lead times for weekend
and holiday shutdowns. The program shall poll all zones served by
the associated AHU and shall select the warmest and coolest zones.
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These shall be used in the start time calculation. It shall be

possible to assign occupancy start times on a per air handler unit
basis. The program shall meet the local code requirements for
minimum outdoor air while the building is occupied. Modification of
assigned occupancy start/stop times shall be possible via operator's
workstation.
5. Event Scheduling: Provide a comprehensive menu driven program to
automatically start and stop designated points or a group of points
according to a stored time. This program shall provide the
capability to individually command a point or group of points. When
points are assigned to one common load group it shall be possible to
assign variable time advances/delays between each successive start
or stop within that group. Scheduling shall be calendar based and
advance schedules may be defined up to one year in advance. Advance
schedule shall override the day-to-day schedule. The operator shall
be able to define the following information:
1) Time, day.
2) Commands such as on, off, auto.
3) Time delays between successive commands.
4) Manual overriding of each schedule.
5) Allow operator intervention.
6. Alarm Reporting: The operator shall be able to determine the action
to be taken in the event of an alarm. Alarms shall be routed to the
appropriate workstations based on time and events. An alarm shall be
able to start programs, login the event, print and display the
messages. The system shall allow the operator to prioritize the
alarms to minimize nuisance reporting and to speed operator's
response to critical alarms. A minimum of six (6) priority levels of
alarms shall be provided for each point.
7. Remote Communications: The system shall have the ability to dial out
in the event of an alarm to workstations and alpha-numeric pagers.
The alarm message shall include the name of the calling location,
the device that generated the alarm, and the alarm message itself.
The operator shall be able to remotely access and operate the system
using dial up communications. Remote access shall allow the operator
to function the same as local access.
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8. Maintenance Management (PM): The program shall monitor equipment

status and generate maintenance messages based upon the operators
defined equipment run time, starts, and/or calendar date limits. A
preventative maintenance alarm shall be printed indicating
maintenance requirements based on pre-defined run time. Each
preventive message shall include point description, limit criteria
and preventative maintenance instruction assigned to that limit. A
minimum of 480-character PM shall be provided for each component of
units such as air handling units.
9. Chilled water Plant Operation: This program shall have the ability
to sequence the multiple chillers to minimize energy consumption.
The program shall provide sequence of operation as described on the
drawings and include the following as a minimum:
1) Automatic start/stop of chillers and auxiliaries in accordance
with the sequence of operation shown on the drawings, while
incorporating requirements and restraints, such as starting
frequency of the equipment imposed by equipment manufacturers.
2) Secondary chilled water pumps and controls.
3) Generate chilled water plant load profiles for different seasons
for use in forecasting efficient operating schedule.
4) Cooling Tower Operation Program: The objective of cooling tower
control is to optimize chiller/tower energy use within the
equipment restraints and minimum condenser water temperature
limit recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Maintain chilled
water plant performance records and print reports at intervals
selected by the operator. It shall be possible for the operator
to change the set points and the operating schedule.
5) The chilled water plant program shall display the following as a
minimum:
1) Secondary chilled flow rate.
2) Secondary chilled water supply and return temperature.
3) Condenser water supply and return temperature.
4) Outdoor air dry bulb temperature.
5) Outdoor air wet bulb temperature.
6) Ton-hours of chilled water per day/month/year.
7) On-off status for each chiller.
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8) Chilled water flow rate.

9) Chilled water supply and return temperature.
10) Operating set points-temperature and pressure.
11) Kilowatts and power factor.
12) Current limit set point.
13) Date and time.
14) Operating or alarm status.
15) Operating hours.
2.4 SENSORS (AIR, WATER AND STEAM)
A. Temperature and Humidity Sensors:
1. Electronic Sensors: Provide all remote sensors as required for the
systems. All sensors shall be vibration and corrosion resistant for
wall, immersion, and/or duct mounting.
1) Temperature Sensors: Thermistor type for terminal units and
Resistance Temperature Device (RID) with an integral transmitter
type for all other sensors.
1) Duct sensors shall be rigid or averaging type as shown on
drawings. Averaging sensor shall be a minimum of 1 linear ft
of sensing element for each sq ft of cooling coil face area.
2) Immersion sensors shall be provided with a separable well made
of stainless steel, bronze or monel material. Pressure rating
of well is to be consistent with the system pressure in which
it is to be installed.
3) Space sensors shall be equipped with set-point adjustment,
override switch, display, and/or communication port as shown
on the drawings. Match room thermostats, locking cover.
4) Outdoor air temperature sensors shall have watertight inlet
fittings and be shielded from direct sunlight.
5) Room security sensors shall have stainless steel cover plate
with insulated back and security screws.
6) Wire: Twisted, shielded-pair cable.
7) Output Signal: 4-20 ma.
2) Humidity Sensors: Bulk polymer sensing element type.
1) Duct and room sensors shall have a sensing range of 20 to
80 percent with accuracy of± 2 to± 5 percent RH,
including hysteresis, linearity, and repeatability.
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2) Outdoor humidity sensors shall be furnished with element guard

and mounting plate and have a sensing range of Oto 100
percent RH.
3) 4-20 ma continuous output signal.
3) Static Pressure Sensors: Non-directional, temperature
compensated.
1) 4-20 ma output signal.
2) 0 to 5 inches wg for duct static pressure range.
3) 0 to 0.25 inch wg for Building static pressure range.
2. Pneumatic sensors: Shall be vibration and corrosion resistant.
1) Room temperature sensors shall be linear-output type, 45 to 85
degrees F range, with bimetal sensing element, blank locking
covers matching room thermostats.
2) Duct-mounted sensors shall be rigid, corrosion resistant
construction and/or averaging sensor type. Averaging sensor shall
be of single or multiple-unit capillary elements, 3-15 psig
linear output signal and temperature range as shown on drawings.
3) Humidity Sensor: one-pipe, direct acting, with minimum sensing
span of 15-85% relative humidity for 3-15 psig output signal,
corrosion resistant, temperature compensated. Space mounted
sensor shall match thermostats covers.
4) Differential Air Pressure Transmitter: One pipe direct acting,
diaphragm type, temperature compensated; accuracy within 5
percent of full scale, and 3-15 psig output signal.
B. Water flow sensors:
1. Type: Insertion vortex type with retractable probe assembly and 2
IN full port gate valve.
1) Pipe size: 3 to 24 IN.
2) Retractor: ASME threaded, non-rising stem type with hand wheel.
3) Mounting connection: 2 IN 150 PSI flange.
d Sensor assembly: Design for expected water flow and pipe size.
e. Seal: Teflon (PTFE).
2. Controller:
1) Integral to unit.
2) Locally display flow rate and total.
3) Output flow signal to BMCS: Digital pulse type.
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3. Performance:
1) Accuracy: 1.0% of reading
2) Repeatability: 0.15% of reading
3) Turndown: 20:1
4) Response time: Adjustable from 1 to 100 seconds.
5) Power: 24 volt DC
4. Manufacturer: Emco V-Bar 910
5. Install flow meters according to manufacturer's recommendations.
Where recommended by manufacturer because of mounting conditions,
provide flow rectifier.
C. Water Flow Sensors:
1. Sensor shall be insertion turbine type with turbine element,
retractor and preamplifier/transmitter mounted on a two-inch full
port isolation valve; assembly easily removed or installed as a
single unit under line pressure through the isolation valve without
interference with process flow; calibrated scale shall allow precise
positioning of the flow element to the required insertion depth
within plus or minute 1 mm (0.05 inch); wetted parts shall be
constructed of stainless steel. Operating power shall be nominal 24
VDC. Local instantaneous flow indicator shall be LED type in NEMA 4
enclosure with 3-1/2 digit display, for wall or panel mounting.
2. Performance characteristics:
1) Ambient conditions: -40 to 60 degrees C (-40 to 140 degrees F), 5
to 100 percent humidity.
2) Operating conditions: 850 kPa (125 psig), 0 to 120 degrees C (30
to 250 degrees F), 0.15 to 12 m per second (0.5 to 40 feet per
second) velocity.
3) Nominal range (turn down ratio): 10 to 1.
4) Overall accuracy plus or minus one percent of reading.
5) Repeatability: plus or minus 0.25 percent of reading.
6) Preamplifier mounted on meter shall provide 4-20 ma divided pulse
output or switch closure signal for units of volume or mass per a
time base. Signal transmission distance shall be a minimum of
1,800 meters (6,000 feet). Preamplifier for bi-directional flow
measurement shall provide a directional contact closure from a
relay mounted in the preamplifier.
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7) Pressure Loss: Maximum 1 percent of the line pressure in line

sizes above 100 mm (4 inches).
8) Ambient temperature effects, less than 0.005 percent calibrated
span per degree C (degree F) temperature change.
i) RFI effect - flow meter shall not be affected by RFI.
j) Power supply effect less than 0.02 percent of span for a
variation of plus or minus 10 percent power supply.
D. Steam Flow Sensor/Transmitter:
1. Sensor: Vortex shedder incorporating wing type sensor and
amplification technology for high signal-to-noise ratio, carbon
steel body with 316 stainless steel working parts, 24 VDC power,
NEMA 4 enclosure.
1) Ambient conditions, -40 to 80 degrees C (-40 to 175 degrees F).
2) Process conditions, 900 kPa (125 psig) saturated steam.
3) Turn down ratio, 20 to 1.
4) Accuracy, plus or minus 1.0 percent of span.
5) Repeatability, plus or minus 0.1 percent.
6) Output signal, 4-20 ma DC.
7) Processor/Transmitter, NEMA 4 enclosure with keypad program
selector and six digit LCD output display of instantaneous flow
rate or totalized flow, solid state switch closure signal shall
be provided to the nearest DOC panel for totalization.
1) Ambient conditions, -20 to 50 degrees C (0-120 degrees F), 0
95 percent non-condensing RH.
2) Power supply, 120 VAC, 60 hertz or 24 VDC.
3) Internal battery, provided for 24-month retention of RAM
contents when all other power sources are removed.
8) Sensor on all steam lines shall be protected by pigtail siphons
installed between the sensor and the line, and shall have an
isolation valve installed between the sensor and pressure source.
E. Flow switches:
1. Shall be either paddle or differential pressure type.
1) Paddle-type switches (liquid service only) shall be UL Listed,
SPOT snap-acting, adjustable sensitivity with NEMA 4 enclosure.
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2) Differential pressure type switches (air or water service) shall

be UL listed, SPOT snap acting, NEMA 4 enclosure, with scale
range and differential suitable for specified application.
F. Current Switches: Current operated switches shall be self powered,
solid state with adjustable trip current as well as status, power, and
relay command status LED indication. The switches shall be selected to
match the current of the application and output requirements of the DOC
systems.
2.5 ENGINEERING CONTROL CENTER (ECC)-OPERATOR'S WORKSTATION
A. Operator workstation(s) shall utilize standard Web Browser software and
be able to access data from all the digital controllers distributed
throughout the control systems. These workstations shall reside on the
same high-speed network as the Network Area Controllers with the
ability to remote dial or internet access to the system.
B. The ECC shall consist of the following:
1. Personal Computer: Microsoft compatible PC containing necessary
software and hardware, including serial and parallel ports, network
connections and all cables, and uninterruptible Power Source (UPS)
system, necessary for the complete function of the control systems.
The system shall be designed so that additional workstations and/or
peripheral equipment can be added in the future. The PC shall
contain the following as a minimum:
1) 750MHz Intel Pentium Processor.
2) 128MB RAM at 100 MHz.
3) 60GB Hard Drive.
4) One-die 256KB Cache.
5) 1.44MB Floppy, Disk Drive.
6) 48X CD-RW Drive.
7) 56 K Internal Modem.
8) Graphics: 32 MB Video memory.
9) Monitor: Capable of handling advanced graphics and multimedia
applications.
10)Mouse/Keyboard: Quiet keyboard with 3-button mouse.
11) Uninterruptible power supply with minimum 30-minute backup.
2. Alarm Printer: Tractor-feed and 8-1/2xll multi-fold type paper:
1) Speed: 160 characters per second.
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2) Character spacing: Minimum 10 characters per inch.

3) Paper: One box of 2000 sheets of printer paper.
3. Laser Printer: Black and white:
1) Resolution: 1200xl200 dpi black text.
2) RAM: 4MB.
3) Speed: 10 pages per minute, with a 250-sheet paper cassette and
with manual feed.
4. Monitor:
1) Size: 17-inch Flat Panel.
2) Resolution: 1280 X 1024.
3) Response Rate: 25 ms
4) Height adjustable and pivot rotation capability
5. Surge Protection: 110-volt strip with at least 6 outlet connections.
C. ECC Software:
l. The Controls Systems Operator Interfaces shall be user friendly,
readily understood and shall make maximum use of colors, graphics,
icons, embedded images, animation, text based information and data
visualization techniques to enhance and simplify the use and
understanding of the displays by authorized users at the ECC.
2. User access shall be protected by a flexible and Owner re-definable
software-based password access protection. Password protection shall
be multi-level and partitionable to accommodate the varied access
requirements of the different user groups to which individual users
may be assigned. Provide the means to define unique access
privileges for each individual authorized user. Provide the means to
on-line manage password access control under the control of a
project specific Master Password. Provide an audit trail of all user
activity on the Controls Systems including all actions and changes.
3. Operator Workstation shall be user friendly, easily understood and
commercially available software, multi-tasking operating system. The
operating system shall be Window NT or Windows 2000 XP or better,
and shall support the third party software.
D. The system shall be completely field-programmable from the common
operator's keyboard thus allowing hard disk storage of all data
automatically. All programs for the CUs shall be able to be downloaded
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from the hard disk. The software shall provide the following
functionality as a minimum:
1. Point database editing, storage and downloading of controller
databases.
2. Scheduling and override of building environmental control systems.
3. Collection and analysis of historical data.
4. Alarm reporting, routing, messaging, and acknowledgement.
5. Definition and construction of dynamic color graphic displays.
6. Real-time graphical viewing and control of environment.
7. Scheduling trend reports.
8. Program editing.
9. Operating activity log and system security.
10. Transfer data to third party software.
E. Provide graphical user software, which shall minimize the use of
keyboard through the use of the mouse and "point and click" approach to
menu selection.
F. The software shall provide a multi-tasking type environment that will
allow the user to run several applications simultaneously. The mouse or
Alt-Tab keys shall be used to quickly select and switch between
multiple applications. The operator shall be able automatically export
data to and work in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Windows based
software programs, while concurrently on-line system alarms and
monitoring information.
G. Provide functionality such that using the least amount of steps to
initiate the desired event may perform any of the following
simultaneously:
1. Dynamic color graphics and graphic control.
2. Alarm management.
3. Event scheduling.
4. Dynamic trend definition and presentation.
5. Program and database editing.
6. Each operator shall be required to log on to the system with a user
name and password to view, edit or delete the data. System security
shall be selectable for each operator, and the password shall be
able to restrict the operator's access for viewing and changing the
system programs. Each operator shall automatically be logged off the
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system if no keyboard or mouse activity is detected for a selected

time.
H. Graphic Displays:
1. The workstation shall allow the operator to access various system
schematics and floor plans via a graphical penetration scheme, menu
selection, or text based commands. Graphic software shall permit the
importing of AutoCAD or scanned pictures in the industry standard
format (such as PCX, BMP, GIF, and JPEG) for use in the system.
2. Dynamic temperature values, humidity values, flow rates, and status
indication shall be shown in their locations and shall automatically
update to represent current conditions without operator intervention
and without pre-defined screen refresh values.
3. Color shall be used to indicate status and change in status of the
equipment. The state colors shall be user definable.
4. A clipart library of HVAC equipment, such as chillers, boilers, air
handling units, fans, terminal units, pumps, coils, standard
ductwork, piping, valves and laboratory symbols shall be provided in
the system. The operator shall have the ability to add custom
symbols to the clipart library.
5. A dynamic display of the site-specific architecture showing status
of the controllers, PC workstations and network shall be provided.
6. The windowing environment of the workstation shall allow the user to
simultaneously view several applications at a time to analyze total
building operation or to allow the display of graphic associated
with an alarm to be viewed without interrupting work in progress.
The graphic system software shall also have the capability to split
screen, half portion of the screen with graphical representation and
the other half with sequence of operation of the same HVAC system.
I. Trend reports shall be generated on demand or pre-defined schedule and
directed to monitor display, printers or disk. As a minimum, the system
shall allow the operator to easily obtain the following types of
reports:
1. A general list of all selected points in the network.
2. List of all points in the alarm.
3. List of all points in the override status.
4. List of all disabled points.
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5. List of all points currently locked out.

6. List of user accounts and password access levels.
7. List of weekly schedules.
8. List of holiday programming.
9. List of limits and dead bands.
10. Custom reports.
11. System diagnostic reports, including, list of digital controllers on
the network.
12. List of programs.
J. Scheduling and Override:
1. Provide a calendar type format for time-of-day scheduling and
overrides of building control systems. Schedules reside in the PC
workstation, digital controllers shall ensure equipment time
scheduling when PC is off-line. PC shall not be required to execute
time scheduling. Provide override access through menu selection or
function key. Provide the following spreadsheet graphics as a
minimum:
1) Weekly schedules.
2) Zone schedules, minimum of 100 zones.
3) Scheduling up to 365 days in advance.
4) Scheduled reports to print at workstation.
K. Collection and Analysis of Historical Data:
1. Provide trending capabilities that will allow the operator to
monitor and store records of system activity over an extended period
of time. Points may be trended automatically on time based intervals
or change of value, both of which shall be user definable. The trend
interval could be five (5) minutes to 120 hours. Trend data may be
stored on hard disk for future diagnostic and reporting.
Additionally trend data may be archived to network drives or
removable disk media for off-site retrieval.
2. Reports may be customized to include individual points or predefined
groups of at least six points. Provide additional functionality to
allow pre-defined groups of up to 250 trended points to be easily
accessible by other industry standard word processing and
spreadsheet packages. The reports shall be time and date stamped and
shall contain a report title and the name of the facility.
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3. System shall have the set up to generate spreadsheet reports to

track energy usage and cost based on weekly or monthly interval,
equipment run times, equipment efficiency, and/or building
environmental conditions.
4. Provide additional functionality that will allow the operator to
view real time trend data on trend graph displays. A minimum of 20
points may be graphed regardless of whether they have been
predefined for trending. In addition, the user may pause the graph
and take snapshots of the screens to be stored on the workstation
disk for future reference and trend analysis. Exact point values may
be viewed and the graph may be printed. Operator shall be able to
command points directly on the trend plot by double clicking on the
point.
L. Alarm Management:
l. Alarm routing shall allow the operator to send alarm notification to
selected printers or operator workstation based on time of day,
alarm severity, or point type.
2. Alarm notification shall be provided via two alarm icons, to
distinguish between routine, maintenance type alarms and critical
alarms. The critical alarms shall display on the screen at the time
of its occurrence, while others shall display by clicking on their
icon.
3. Alarm display shall list the alarms with highest priority at the top
of the display. The alarm display shall provide selector buttons for
display of the associated point graphic and message in English
language. The operator shall be able to sort out the alarms.
4. Alarm messages shall be customized for each point to display
detailed instructions to the operator regarding actions to take in
the event of an alarm.
5. An operator with proper security level access may acknowledge and
clear the alarm. All that have not been cleared shall be archived at
workstation disk.
M. Clock Synchronization:
The system shall be able to automatically synchronize all system
clocks from any operator-designated device in the system, and shall
adjust for daylight savings and standard time, if applicable. In the
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event of a power failure, all clocks shall be adjusted on the

command of an operator if the power outage is extended beyond 72
hours.
N. Remote Communications:
The system shall have the ability to dial out in the event of an
alarm. Receivers shall include operator workstations, e-mail
addresses, and alpha-numeric pagers. The alarm message shall include
the name of the calling location, the device that generated the
alarm, and the alarm message itself.
0. System Configuration:
l. Network control strategies shall not be restricted to a single
digital controller, but shall be able to include data from all other
network devices to allow the development of global control
strategies.
2. Provide automatic backup and restore of all digital controller
databases on the workstation hard disk. In addition to all backup
data, all databases shall be performed while the workstation is on
line without disturbing other system operations.
2.6 CONTROL CABLES
As specified in Division 26.
2.7 THERMOSTATS AND HUMIDISTATS
A. Room thermostats controlling heating and cooling devices shall have
three modes of operation (heating - null or dead band - cooling). Wall
mounted thermostats shall have manufacturer's recommendation finish,
setpoint range and temperature display and external adjustment:
l. Electronic Thermostats: Solid-state, microprocessor based,
programmable to daily, weekend, and holiday schedules.
a. Public Space Thermostat: Public space thermostat shall be a
platinum sensor and shall not have a visible means of set point
adjustment. Adjustment shall be via the digital controller to
which it is connected.
b. Battery replacement without program loss.
2.8 FINAL CONTROL ELEMENTS AND OPERATORS
A. Fail Safe Operation: Control valves and dampers shall provide "fail
safe" operation in either the normally open or normally closed position
as required for freeze, moisture, and smoke or fire protection.
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B. Spring Ranges: Range as required for system sequencing and to provide

tight shut-off.
C. Operators shall be electric or pneumatic type operating at 140 kPa (20
psig) as required for proper operation.
l. See drawings for required control operation.
2. Metal parts shall be aluminum, mill finish galvanized steel, or zinc
plated steel or stainless steel.
3. Maximum air velocity and pressure drop through free area the
dampers:
a. Smoke damper in air handling unit; 210 meter per minute (700
fpm).
b. Duct mounted damper; 600 meter per minute (2000 fpm).
c. Maximum static pressure loss, 50 Pascal (0.20 inches water gage).
D. Smoke Dampers and Combination Fire/Smoke Dampers: Dampers and
operators are specified in Section 23 31 00, HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS.
Control of these dampers is specified under this Section.
E. Control Valves:
1. Valves shall be rated for a minimum of 150 percent of system
operating pressure at the valve location but not less than 900 kPa
(125 psig).
2. Valves 50 mm (2 inches) and smaller shall be bronze body with
threaded or flare connections.
3. Valves 60 mm (2 1/2 inches) and larger shall be bronze or iron body
with flanged connections.
4. Brass or bronze seats except for valves controlling media above 100
degrees C (210 degrees F), which shall have stainless steel seats.
5. Flow characteristics:
1) Three way valves shall have a linear relation or equal percentage
relation of flow versus value position.
2) Two-way valves position versus flow relation shall be linear for
steam and equal percentage for water flow control.
6. Maximum pressure drop:
1) Modulating water flow control, greater of 3 meters (10 feet) of
water or the pressure drop through the apparatus.
B. Two position water valves shall be line size.
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G. Damper and Valve Operators and Relays:

l. Electric damper operator shall provide full modulating control of
dampers. A linkage and pushrod shall be furnished for mounting the
actuator on the damper frame internally in the duct or externally in
the duct or externally on the duct wall, or shall be furnished with
a direct-coupled design.
2. Electronic damper operators: VAV Box actuator shall be mounted on
the damper axle or shall be of the air valve design, and shall
provide complete modulating control of the damper. The motor shall
have a closure torque of 35-inch pounds minimum with full torque
applied at close off to attain minimum leakage.
2.9 AIR FLOW CONTROL
A. Airflow and static pressure shall be controlled via digital controller
(CUs) with inputs from airflow control measuring stations and static
pressure inputs as specified. Controller outputs shall be true analog
output signals to pneumatic positioners or variable frequency drives.
Pulse width modulation outputs are not acceptable. The CUs shall
include the capability to control via simple proportional (P) control,
proportional plus integral (PI), proportional plus integral plus
derivative (PIO), and on-off. The airflow control programs shall be
factory-tested programs that are documented in the literature of the
control manufacturer.
B. Air Flow Measuring Station:
1. Airflow measuring stations shall measure airflow by the pitot tube
traverse method. Each unit shall consist of a network of static and
total pressure sensors, factory positioned and connected in
parallel, to produce an equalized velocity pressure. The measured
velocity pressure converted to airflow (cfm) shall have accuracy
within 2 percent of the full scale throughout the velocity range
from 200 to 1,200 meter per minute (700 to 4,000 fpm).
2. Airflow measuring stations shall consist of 16-gauge sheet metal
casing, an aluminum air velocity treatment and air straightening
section with an open face area not less than 97 percent and a total
and static pressure sensing manifold made of copper. Each station
shall contain noncombustible sensors which shall be incapable of
producing toxic gases or fumes in the event of elevated duct
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temperatures. All interconnecting tubing shall be internal to the

unit with the exception of one total pressure and one static
pressure meter connection.
3. Each air flow measuring station shall be installed to meet at least
the manufacturer's minimum installation conditions and shall not
amplify the sound level within the duct. The maximum resistance to
airflow shall not exceed 0.3 times the velocity head for the duct
stations and 0.6 times the velocity head for the fan stations. The
unit shall be suitable for continuous operation up to a temperature
of 120 degrees C (250 degrees F).
4. Differential pressure transducers shall measure and transmit
pressure signals to the direct digital controller CU. //.
C. Static Pressure Measuring Station:
1. Static Pressure Control:
a. Systems shall consist of one or more static pressure sensors and
transmitters along with relays or auxiliary devices as required
for a complete functional system. The span of the transmitter
shall not exceed two times the design static pressure at the
point of measurement. The output of the transmitter shall be true
representation of the input pressure with plus or minus 25 Pascal
(0.1 inch) W.G. of the true input pressure.
1) Static pressure sensors shall have the same requirements as
Airflow Measuring Devices except that total pressure sensors
are optional, and only multiple static pressure sensors
positioned on an equal area basis connected to a network of
headers are required.
2) For systems with multiple major trunk supply ducts, furnish a
static pressure transmitter for each trunk duct. The
transmitter signal representing the lowest static pressure
shall be selected and this shall be the input signal to the
cu.
3) The CU shall receive the static pressure transmitter signal
and CU shall provide a control output signal to the supply fan
capacity control device. The control mode shall be
proportional plus integral (PI) (automatic reset) and where
required shall also include derivative mode.
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4) In systems with multiple static pressure transmitters, provide

a switch located near the fan discharge to prevent excessive
pressure during abnormal operating conditions.
D. Constant Volume Control:
l. Systems shall consist of an air flow measuring station along with
such relays and auxiliary devices as required to produce a complete
functional system. The transmitter shall receive its air flow signal
and static pressure signal from the flow measuring station and shall
have a span not exceeding three times the design flow rate. The CU
shall receive the transmitter signal and shall provide an output to
the fan volume control device to maintain a constant flow rate. The
CU shall provide proportional plus integral (PI) (automatic reset)
control mode and where required also inverse derivative mode.
Overall system accuracy shall be plus or minus the equivalent of 2
Pascal (0.008 inch) velocity pressure as measured by the flow
station.
E. Airflow Synchronization:
1. Systems shall consist of an air flow measuring station for each
supply and return duct, the CU and such relays, as required to
provide a complete functional system that will maintain a constant
flow rate difference between supply and return air to an accuracy of
±10%. In systems where there is no suitable location for a flow
measuring station that will sense total supply or return flow,
provide multiple flow stations with a differential pressure
transmitter for each station. Signals from the multiple transmitters
shall be added through the CU such that the resultant signal is a
true representation of total flow.
2. The total flow signals from supply and return air shall be the input
signals to the CU. This CU shall track the return air fan capacity
in proportion to the supply air flow under all conditions.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. General:
l. Examine project plans for control devices and equipment locations;
and report any discrepancies, conflicts, or omissions to Resident
Engineer for resolution before proceeding for installation.
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2. Work Coordination: Section 00 72 00, GENERAL CONDITIONS.

3. Install equipment, piping, wiring /conduit parallel to or at right
angles to building lines.
4. Install all equipment and piping in readily accessible locations. Do
not run tubing and conduit concealed under insulation or inside
ducts.
5. Mount control devices, tubing and conduit located on ducts and
apparatus with external insulation on standoff support to avoid
interference with insulation.
6. Provide sufficient slack and flexible connections to allow for
vibration of piping and equipment.
7. Run tubing and wire connecting devices on or in control cabinets
parallel with the sides of the cabinet neatly racked to permit
tracing.
8. Install equipment level and plum.
B. Piping Installation:
l. All piping associated with smoke control shall be hard drawn copper.
2. Tubing passing through or buried in concrete shall be installed in
rigid steel conduit of sufficient strength to prevent damage to
tubing.
3. Except for short apparatus connections, non-metallic tubing in all
exposed locations, including mechanical rooms shall be protected
from damage by installing the tubing in electric conduit or
raceways. Provide protective grommet where tubing exits conduit.
4. Non-metallic tubing exposed to outdoors shall be protected by a
sleeve or larger tubing.
5. In concealed but accessible locations such as above lay-in ceilings,
non-metallic tubing may be run without conduit or raceway.
6. All tubing which is not run in conduit or raceway, both metallic and
non-metallic, shall be neatly routed and securely fastened to
building structure at not more than 36-IN. intervals.
7. Welding shall be performed in accordance with Section 23 21 13,
HYDRONIC PIPING and Section 23 22 13, STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING
PIPING.
8. Label and identify control air piping in accordance with
specification Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC.
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C. Electrical Wiring Installation:

l. Install conduits and wiring in accordance with Specification Section
26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.
2. Install signal and communication cables in accordance with
Specification Section 26 05 21, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER
CONDUCTORS AND CABLES (600 VOLTS AND BELOW).
3. Install conduit and wiring between operator workstation(s), digital
controllers, electrical panels, indicating devices, instrumentation,
miscellaneous alarm points, thermostats, and relays as shown on the
drawings or as required under this section. All wiring shall be
installed in conduits.
4. Install all electrical work required for a fully functional system
and not shown on electrical plans or required by electrical
specifications. Where low voltage power is required, provide
suitable transformers.
5. Install all system components in accordance with local Building Code
and National Electric Code.
a. Splices: Splices in shielded and coaxial cables shall consist of
terminations and the use of shielded cable couplers. Terminations
shall be in accessible locations. Cables shall be harnessed with
cable ties.
b. Equipment: Fit all equipment contained in cabinets or panels with
service loops, each loop being at least 300 mm (12 inches) long.
Equipment for fiber optics system shall be rack mounted, as
applicable, in ventilated, self-supporting, code gauge steel
enclosure. Cables shall be supported for minimum sag.
c. Cable Runs: Keep cable runs as short as possible. Allow extra
length for connecting to the terminal board. Do not bend flexible
coaxial cables in a radius less than ten times the cable outside
diameter.
d. Use vinyl tape, sleeves, or grommets to protect cables from
vibration at points where they pass around sharp corners, through
walls, panel cabinets, etc.
6. Conceal cables, except in mechanical rooms and areas where other
conduits and piping are exposed.
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7. Permanently label or code each point of all field terminal strips to

show the instrument or item served. Color-coded cable with cable
diagrams may be used to accomplish cable identification.
8. Grounding: ground electrical systems per manufacturer's written
requirements for proper and safe operation.
D. Install Sensors and Controls:
l. Temperature Sensors:
a. Install all sensors and instrumentation according to
manufacturer's written instructions. Temperature sensor locations
shall be readily accessible, permitting quick replacement and
servicing of them without special skills and tools.
b. Calibrate sensors to accuracy specified, if not factory
calibrated.
c. Use of sensors shall be limited to its duty, e.g., duct sensor
shall not be used in lieu of room sensor.
d. Install room sensors permanently supported on wall frame. They
shall be mounted at 1.5 meter (5.0 feet) above the finished
floor.
e. Mount sensors rigidly and adequately for the environment within
which the sensor operates.
f. Sensors used in mixing plenum, and hot and cold decks shall be of
the averaging of type. Averaging sensors shall be installed in a
serpentine manner horizontally across duct. Each bend shall be
supported with a capillary clip.
g. All pipe mounted temperature sensors shall be installed in wells.
h. All wires attached to sensors shall be air sealed in their
conduits or in the wall to stop air transmitted from other areas
affecting sensor reading.
i. Permanently mark terminal blocks for identification. Protect all
circuits to avoid interruption of service due to short-circuiting
or other conditions. Line-protect all wiring that comes from
external sources to the site from lightning and static
electricity.
2. Pressure Sensors:
a. Install duct static pressure sensor tips facing directly
downstream of airflow.
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b. Install high-pressure side of the differential switch between the

pump discharge and the check valve.
c. Install snubbers and isolation valves on steam pressure sensing
devices.
3. Actuators:
a. Mount and link damper and valve actuators according to
manufacturer's written instructions.
b. Check operation of damper/actuator combination to confirm that
actuator modulates damper smoothly throughout stroke to both open
and closed position.
c. Check operation of valve/actuator combination to confirm that
actuator modulates valve smoothly in both open and closed
position.
4. Flow Switches:
a. Install flow switch according to manufacturer's written
instructions.
b. Mount flow switch a minimum of 5 pipe diameters up stream and 5
pipe diameters downstream or 600 mm (2 feet) whichever is
greater, from fittings and other obstructions.
c. Assure correct flow direction and alignment.
d. Mount in horizontal piping-flow switch on top of the pipe.
E. Installation of Network:
1. Ethernet:
a. The network shall employ Ethernet LAN architecture, as defined by
IEEE 802.3. The Network Interface shall be fully Internet
Protocol (IP) compliant allowing connection to currently
installed IEEE 802.3, Compliant Ethernet Networks.
b. The network shall directly support connectivity to a variety of
cabling types. As a minimum provide the following connectivity:
10 Base 2 (ThinNet RG-58 A/U Coaxial cabling with BNC
connectors), 10 Base T (Twisted-Pair RJ-45 terminated UTP
cabling).
2. Echelon:
a. The ECC shall employ LonTalk communications FTT-10.
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b. Echelon LAN (Flat LON): The ECC shall employ a LON LAN that will
connect through an Echelon Communication card directly to all
controllers on the FTT-10 LAN.
3. Third Party Interfaces: Contractor shall integrate real-time data
from building systems by other trades and databases originating from
other manufacturers as specified and required to make the system
work as one system.
F. Installation of Digital Controllers and Programming:
1. Provide a separate digital control panel for each major piece of
equipment, such as air handling unit, chiller, pumping unit etc.
Points used for control loop reset such as outdoor air, outdoor
humidity, or space temperature could be located on any of the remote
control units.
2. Provide sufficient internal memory for the specified control
sequences and trend logging. There shall be a minimum of 25 percent
of available memory free for future use.
3. System point names shall be modular in design, permitting easy
operator interface without the use of a written point index.
4. Provide software programming for the applications intended for the
systems specified, and adhere to the strategy algorithms provided.
5. Provide graphics for each piece of equipment and floor plan in the
building. This includes each chiller, cooling tower, air handling
unit, fan, terminal unit, boiler, pumping unit etc. These graphics
shall show all points dynamically as specified in the point list.
3.2 SYSTEM VALIDATION AND DEMONSTRATION
A. As part of final system acceptance, a System Demonstration is required
(see below). Prior to start of this Demonstration, the contractor is
to perform a complete Validation of all aspects of the Controls and
Instrumentation System.
B. Validation
1. Prepare and submit for approval a Validation Test Plan including
Test Procedures for the performance verification tests. Test Plan
shall address all specified functions of the Engineering Control
Center and all specified sequences of operation. Explain in detail
actions and expected results used to demonstrate compliance with the
requirements of this specification. Explain the method for
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simulating the necessary conditions of operation used to demonstrate

performance of the system. Test Plan shall include a Test Check
List to be used by the Installer's agent to check and initial that
each test has been successfully completed. Deliver Test Plan
documentation for the performance verification tests to the owner's
representative 30 days prior to start of performance verification
tests. Provide draft copy of operation and maintenance manual with
performance verification test.
2. After approval of the Validation Test Plan, Installer shall carry
out all tests and procedures therein. Installer shall completely
check out, calibrate, and test all connected hardware and software
to insure that system performs in accordance with approved
specifications and sequences of operation submitted. Installer
shall complete and submit Test Check List.
C. DEMONSTRATION
l. System operation and calibration to be demonstrated by the Installer
in the presence of the Architect or Owner's representative on random
samples of equipment as dictated by the Owner's representative.
Should random sampling indicate improper commissioning, the owner
reserves the right to subsequently witness complete calibration of
the system at no addition cost to the owner.
2. Demonstrate to authorities that all required safeties and life
safety functions are fully functional and complete.
3. Make accessible, personnel to provide necessary adjustments and
corrections to systems as directed by balancing agency.
4. The following witnessed demonstrations of field control equipment
shall be included:
a. Pressure test control air piping at 1.25 times the design
pressure. Pressure shall be applied in several stages, allowing
time for the system to reach equilibrium. The test pressure
shall not exceed the pneumatic test pressure for any pump, valve,
or other component in the system under test. Pressure shall not
drop more than 5% within 4 hours.
b. Observe HVAC systems in shut down condition. Check dampers and
valves for normal position.
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c. Test application software for its ability to communicate with

digital controllers, operator workstation, and uploading and
downloading of control programs.
d. Demonstrate the software ability to edit the control program off
line.
e. Demonstrate reporting of alarm conditions for each alarm and
ensure that these alarms are received at the assigned location,
including operator workstations.
f. Demonstrate ability of software program to function for the
intended applications-trend reports, change in status etc.
g. Demonstrate via graphed trends to show the sequence of operation
is executed in correct manner, and that the HVAC systems operate
properly through the complete sequence of operation, e.g.,
seasonal change, occupied/unoccupied mode, and warm-up condition.
h. Demonstrate hardware interlocks and safeties functions, and that
the control systems perform the correct sequence of operation
after power loss and resumption of power loss.
i. Prepare and deliver to the VA graphed trends of all control loops
to demonstrate that each control loop is stable and the set
points are maintained.
j. Demonstrate that each control loop responds to set point
adjustment and stabilizes within one (1) minute. Control loop
trend data shall be instantaneous and the time between data
points shall not be greater than one (1) minute.
5. Witnessed validation demonstration of Operator's Terminal functions
shall consist of:
a. Running each specified report.
b. Display and demonstrate each data entry to show site specific
customizing capability. Demonstrate parameter changes.
c. Step through penetration tree, display all graphics, demonstrate
dynamic update, and direct access to graphics.
d. Execute digital and analog commands in graphic mode.
e. Demonstrate DOC loop precision and stability via trend logs of
inputs and outputs (6 loops minimum).
f. Demonstrate EMS performance via trend logs and command trace.
g. Demonstrate scan, update, and alarm responsiveness.
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h. Demonstrate spreadsheet/curve plot software, and its integration

with database.
i. Demonstrate on-line user guide, and help function and mail
facility.
j. Demonstrate digital system configuration graphics with
interactive upline and downline load, and demonstrate specified
diagnostics.
k. Demonstrate multitasking by showing dynamic curve plot, and
graphic construction operating simultaneously via split screen.
1. Demonstrate class programming with point options of beep
duration, beep rate, alarm archiving, and color banding.
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Building 530 640-370 / 640-CSI-100

DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC

l. Direct Digital Control (DOC) of HVAC equipment and systems with

controllers, unitary terminal unit controllers and other LonMark

D. BACnet: Building Automation Control Network Protocol, ASHRAE Standard

Engineering Control Center. Upon the loss of communication with the

rate etc, whereas digital signals convert electronic signals to digital

NN. PICS: Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement.

engineering staff, and the electronic technicians who would be

or displayed at a controller or work-station will be current, within

Measured Variable Reported Accuracy

Note 1: for both absolute and differential pressure

2. Include the following documentation:

installation and prior to the performance test period of the control

B. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning

I. Underwriter Laboratories Inc (UL):

7) Other components required for a complete and working Control

including graphics, via a Browser connected to the Node on the

secondary system controllers, point capacity and programming

available sensing devices. Analog output shall provide a modulating

F. Diagnostic Devices (DD):

B. All points shall be identified by up to 30-character point name and 16-

via a portable workstation, when it is necessary, to access directly

These shall be used in the start time calculation. It shall be

8. Maintenance Management (PM): The program shall monitor equipment

8) Chilled water flow rate.

2) Outdoor humidity sensors shall be furnished with element guard

7) Pressure Loss: Maximum 1 percent of the line pressure in line

2) Differential pressure type switches (air or water service) shall

2) Character spacing: Minimum 10 characters per inch.

system if no keyboard or mouse activity is detected for a selected

5. List of all points currently locked out.

3. System shall have the set up to generate spreadsheet reports to

event of a power failure, all clocks shall be adjusted on the

B. Spring Ranges: Range as required for system sequencing and to provide

G. Damper and Valve Operators and Relays:

temperatures. All interconnecting tubing shall be internal to the

4) In systems with multiple static pressure transmitters, provide

2. Work Coordination: Section 00 72 00, GENERAL CONDITIONS.

C. Electrical Wiring Installation:

7. Permanently label or code each point of all field terminal strips to

b. Install high-pressure side of the differential switch between the

simulating the necessary conditions of operation used to demonstrate

c. Test application software for its ability to communicate with

h. Demonstrate spreadsheet/curve plot software, and its integration

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