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DDC Controls
Single-Duct: On/Off Electric Reheat
One, two, or three stages of staged electric reheat are available. The heating minimum airflow
setpoint is enforced during reheat.
Stage 1 is energized when the space temperature falls below the active heating setpoint and
minimum airflow requirements are met. When the zone temperature rises above the active heating
setpoint by 0.5°F (0.28°C), stage 1 is de-energized. Stage 2 energizes when the space temperature
is 1°F (0.56°C) or more below the active heating setpoint, and is de-energized when the space
temperature is 0.5°F (0.28°C) below the active heating setpoint. Stage 3 energizes when the zone
temperature is 2°F (1.11°C) or more below the active heating setpoint, and de-energizes when the
space temperature is 1.5°F (0.83°C) below the active heating setpoint. When reheat is de-energized,
the cooling minimum airflow setpoint is enforced.
Single-Duct: Pulse-Width Modulation of Electric Heat
One to three stages of pulse-width modulation of electric heat are available. Energizing for a
portion of a three-minute time period modulates the electric heater. This allows for closer matching
of heating capacity to the heating load, resulting in more stable temperature control. The heating
minimum airflow setpoint is enforced during reheat.
The amount of reheat supplied is dependent on both the degree that the space temperature is
below the active heating setpoint and the time that the space temperature has been below the
active heating setpoint. If not already off, reheat de-energizes when the zone temperature rises
more than 0.5°F (0.28°C) above the heating setpoint.
The Stage 1 “on” time is proportional to the amount of reheat required. For example, when 50%
of stage 1 capacity is required, reheat is on for 90 seconds and off for 90 seconds. When 75% of
stage 1 capacity is required, reheat is on for 135 seconds and off for 45 seconds. When 100% of
stage 1 capacity is required, reheat is on continuously.
Stage 2 uses the same “on” time logic as stage 1 listed above, except stage 1 is always energized.
For example, when 75% of unit capacity is required, stage 1 is energized continuously, and stage
2 is on for 90 seconds and off for 90 seconds. When reheat is de-energized, the cooling minimum
airflow setpoint is activated. Caution: Care should be taken when sizing electric heaters. Discharge
air temperatures should not exceed between 100°F and 110°F, with a temperature between 85°F and
95°F being optimal for space temperature control. If too hot of air is delivered to the space through
ceiling-mounted diffusers, and then leaves the space through ceiling-mounted return-air grilles,
the buoyancy of this hot air will tend to cause some of the air to bypass from the supply-air diffusers
to the return-air grilles, resulting in uneven air distribution and possible comfort complaints. To
prevent stratification, the warm air temperature should not be more than 20°F (6.7°C) above zone
air temperature. (See Diffuser, “D”, section for additional application details).
Ventilation Control
Ventilation control enhances the usability of Trane DDC controllers in more select applications that
require measurement of outside air (ventilation). Ventilation control is designed for use with
constant volume single-duct VAV units which modulate the primary damper and associated reheat
to maintain an average constant discharge air temperature. The reheat is modulated to provide
discharge air temperature consistent with AHU supply air temperature (typically 50º–60ºF). This is
critical to ensure that ASHRAE Standard 62.1 Ventilation standards are attained, consistently
maintained, and monitored. When connected to a Trane Building Automation System control
system, trend logging, remote alarming, etc. is available. In fact, the Trane Tracer Control System
can provide unmatched “peace of mind” by calling/paging the appropriate person(s) when specific
alarms occur.
Flow Tracking Control
This enhanced VAV DDC controller feature allows two Trane VV550 controllers to coordinate
modulation simultaneously. This allows a specific CFM offset to be maintained. The CFM offset
provides pressurization control of an occupied space, while maintaining the comfort and energy
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