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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Variable Air Controllers
Course: JCI140

First Term: 2002 Spring
 Lecture   0.5 Credit(s)   0.5 Period(s)   0.5 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Purpose and applications of HVAC Pro for Windows. Software applications include operational and object blocks, compounds and strategy files, variable air volume (VAV) systems, and control strategies. Unitary controllers (UNT). Network control self test. Non volatile random access memory (RAM). Commissioning mode of WINPRO, air handling unit (AHU), UNT, and VAV. AHU static pressure loop. Troubleshooting



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify specific applications of the HVAC Pro for Windows including purpose and function of menu items. (I)
2. Create process compounds and strategy files using operational and object blocks. (II)
3. Explain VAV systems, control strategies, and list advantages of each. (III)
4. Demonstrate the proper use of the UNT to include the programming of inputs, outputs and setpoint options. (IV)
5. Perform network control self test functions and change the non-volatile RAM. (V)
6. Describe the commissioning mode of WINPRO functions in an AHU, UNT, and VAV including electronic input/output and software file generation. (VI)
7. Demonstrate use of the tuning feature included in WINPRO and tune a VAV static pressure loop. (VII)
8. Analyze and modify an existing strategy file. (VIII)
9. Modify group assignments using various software for program control purposes. (IX)
10. Troubleshoot problems by correcting errors and debugging files. (X)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. HVAC Pro for Windows
   A. Menu bar
   B. Function
   C. Purpose
II. Operational and Object Blocks
   A. Process compounds
   B. Strategy files
III. VAV Systems
   A. Control Strategies
      1. variable
      2. automatic
      3. pressure
      4. digital
   B. Advantages
IV. UNT Systems
   A. Configurations
   B. Hardware and binary inputs
   C. Setpoint options
V. Self Tests
   A. Read
   B. Change memory
VI. Commissioning Mode
   A. Electronic input/output
   B. Software file generation
VII. WINPRO
   A. Tuning
   B. VAV static pressure loop
VIII. Editing a Strategy File
   A. Analyze
   B. Modify
IX. Group Assignments
   A. System and Object Display Order
   B. HVAC PRO for Windows
   C. Metasys Graphic Binding
X. Troubleshooting
   A. Correct errors
   B. Debug files
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  12/11/2001

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