Setpoint Managers¶

31 object types from idfpy.models.setpoint_managers · EnergyPlus 26.2

Object	Summary
SetpointManager:Coldest	This SetpointManager is used in dual duct systems to reset the setpoint temperature of the air in the heating …
SetpointManager:CondenserEnteringReset	This setpoint manager uses one curve to determine the optimum condenser entering water temperature for a …
SetpointManager:CondenserEnteringReset:Ideal	This setpoint manager determine the ideal optimum condenser entering water temperature setpoint for a given …
SetpointManager:FollowGroundTemperature	This setpoint manager is used to place a temperature setpoint on a system node that is derived from a current …
SetpointManager:FollowOutdoorAirTemperature	This setpoint manager is used to place a temperature setpoint on a system node that is derived from the …
SetpointManager:FollowSystemNodeTemperature	This setpoint manager is used to place a temperature setpoint on a system node that is derived from the …
SetpointManager:MixedAir	The Mixed Air Setpoint Manager is meant to be used in conjunction with a Controller:OutdoorAir object.
SetpointManager:MultiZone:Cooling:Average	This setpoint manager sets the average supply air temperature based on the cooling load requirements of all …
SetpointManager:MultiZone:Heating:Average	This setpoint manager sets the average supply air temperature based on the heating load requirements of all …
SetpointManager:MultiZone:Humidity:Maximum	This setpoint manager sets the maximum supply air humidity ratio based on dehumidification requirements of a …
SetpointManager:MultiZone:Humidity:Minimum	This setpoint manager sets the minimum supply air humidity ratio based on humidification requirements of a …
SetpointManager:MultiZone:MaximumHumidity:Average	This setpoint manager sets the average supply air maximum humidity ratio based on moisture load requirements …
SetpointManager:MultiZone:MinimumHumidity:Average	This setpoint manager sets the average supply air minimum humidity ratio based on moisture load requirements …
SetpointManager:OutdoorAirPretreat	This setpoint manager determines the required conditions at the outdoor air stream node which will produce …
SetpointManager:OutdoorAirReset	This Setpoint Manager is used to place a setpoint temperature on system node according to the outdoor air …
SetpointManager:ReturnAirBypassFlow	This setpoint manager determines the required mass flow rate through a return air bypass duct to meet the …
SetpointManager:ReturnTemperature:ChilledWater	This setpoint manager is used to place a temperature setpoint on a plant supply outlet node based on a target …
SetpointManager:ReturnTemperature:HotWater	This setpoint manager is used to place a temperature setpoint on a plant supply outlet node based on a target …
SetpointManager:Scheduled	The simplest Setpoint Manager simply uses a schedule to determine one or more setpoints.
SetpointManager:Scheduled:DualSetpoint	This setpoint manager places a high and low schedule value on one or more nodes.
SetpointManager:SingleZone:Cooling	This setpoint manager detects the control zone load to meet the current cooling setpoint, zone inlet node …
SetpointManager:SingleZone:Heating	This setpoint manager detects the control zone load to meet the current heating setpoint, zone inlet node …
SetpointManager:SingleZone:Humidity:Maximum	The Single Zone Maximum Humidity Setpoint Manager allows the control of a single zone maximum humidity level.
SetpointManager:SingleZone:Humidity:Minimum	The Single Zone Minimum Humidity Setpoint Manager allows the control of a single zone minimum humidity level.
SetpointManager:SingleZone:OneStageCooling	This object can be used with CoilSystem:Cooling:DX to model on/off cycling control of single stage air …
SetpointManager:SingleZone:OneStageHeating	This object can be used with CoilSystem:Heating:DX, Coil:Heating:Fuel, Coil:Heating:Electric to model on/off …
SetpointManager:SingleZone:Reheat	This setpoint manager detects the control zone load, zone inlet node flow rate, and zone node temperature and …
SetpointManager:SystemNodeReset:Humidity	This Setpoint Manager is used to place a humidity ratio setpoint on a system node according to the reference …
SetpointManager:SystemNodeReset:Temperature	This Setpoint Manager is used to place a temperature setpoint on a system node according to the reference …
SetpointManager:Warmest	This SetpointManager resets the cooling supply air temperature of a central forced air HVAC system according …
SetpointManager:WarmestTemperatureFlow	This setpoint manager sets both the supply air temperature and the supply air flow rate.

SetpointManager:Coldest¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerColdest

This SetpointManager is used in dual duct systems to reset the setpoint temperature of the air in the heating supply duct. Usually it is used in conjunction with a SetpointManager:Warmest resetting the temperature of the air in the cooling supply duct.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`control_variable` Control Variable	choice	`Temperature`	One of `Temperature`
`hvac_air_loop_name` HVAC Air Loop Name required	reference		Enter the name of an AirLoopHVAC object. Names a AirLoopHVAC
`minimum_setpoint_temperature` Minimum Setpoint Temperature	number C	`20.0`	Range: > 0
`maximum_setpoint_temperature` Maximum Setpoint Temperature	number C	`50.0`	Range: > 0
`strategy` Strategy	choice	`MinimumTemperature`	One of `MinimumTemperature`
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which the temperature will be set

SetpointManager:CondenserEnteringReset¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerCondenserEnteringReset

This setpoint manager uses one curve to determine the optimum condenser entering water temperature for a given timestep and two other curves to place boundary conditions on the setpoint value.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`control_variable` Control Variable	choice	`Temperature`	One of `Temperature`
`default_condenser_entering_water_temperature_schedule_name` Default Condenser Entering Water Temperature Schedule Name required	reference		This scheduled setpoint value is only used in a given timestep if the "Optimized" Condenser Entering Temperature does not fall within the prescribed boundary conditions. Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`minimum_design_wetbulb_temperature_curve_name` Minimum Design Wetbulb Temperature Curve Name required	reference		Names a Curve:QuadLinear, Table:Lookup
`minimum_outside_air_wetbulb_temperature_curve_name` Minimum Outside Air Wetbulb Temperature Curve Name required	reference		Names a Curve:QuadLinear, Table:Lookup
`optimized_cond_entering_water_temperature_curve_name` Optimized Cond Entering Water Temperature Curve Name required	reference		Names a Curve:QuadLinear, Table:Lookup
`minimum_lift` Minimum Lift	number deltaC	`11.1`
`maximum_condenser_entering_water_temperature` Maximum Condenser Entering Water Temperature	number C	`32.0`
`cooling_tower_design_inlet_air_wet_bulb_temperature` Cooling Tower Design Inlet Air Wet-Bulb Temperature	number C	`25.56`
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which control variable will be set

SetpointManager:CondenserEnteringReset:Ideal¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerCondenserEnteringResetIdeal

This setpoint manager determine the ideal optimum condenser entering water temperature setpoint for a given timestep.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`control_variable` Control Variable	choice	`Temperature`	One of `Temperature`
`minimum_lift` Minimum Lift	number deltaC	`11.1`
`maximum_condenser_entering_water_temperature` Maximum Condenser Entering Water Temperature	number C	`32.0`
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which control variable will be set

SetpointManager:FollowGroundTemperature¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerFollowGroundTemperature

This setpoint manager is used to place a temperature setpoint on a system node that is derived from a current ground temperature. The ground temperatures are specified in different Site:GroundTemperature:* objects and used during the simulation. This setpoint manager is primarily intended for condenser or plant loops using some type of ground heat exchanger.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`control_variable` Control Variable	choice	`Temperature`	One of `MaximumTemperature`, `MinimumTemperature`, `Temperature`
`reference_ground_temperature_object_type` Reference Ground Temperature Object Type	choice		One of `Site:GroundTemperature:BuildingSurface`, `Site:GroundTemperature:Deep`, `Site:GroundTemperature:FCfactorMethod`, `Site:GroundTemperature:Shallow`
`offset_temperature_difference` Offset Temperature Difference	number deltaC
`maximum_setpoint_temperature` Maximum Setpoint Temperature	number C
`minimum_setpoint_temperature` Minimum Setpoint Temperature	number C
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which control variable will be set

SetpointManager:FollowOutdoorAirTemperature¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerFollowOutdoorAirTemperature

This setpoint manager is used to place a temperature setpoint on a system node that is derived from the current outdoor air environmental conditions. The outdoor air conditions are obtained from the weather information during the simulation.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`control_variable` Control Variable	choice	`Temperature`	One of `MaximumTemperature`, `MinimumTemperature`, `Temperature`
`reference_temperature_type` Reference Temperature Type	choice	`OutdoorAirWetBulb`	One of `OutdoorAirDryBulb`, `OutdoorAirWetBulb`
`offset_temperature_difference` Offset Temperature Difference	number deltaC
`maximum_setpoint_temperature` Maximum Setpoint Temperature	number C
`minimum_setpoint_temperature` Minimum Setpoint Temperature	number C
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which control variable will be set

SetpointManager:FollowSystemNodeTemperature¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerFollowSystemNodeTemperature

This setpoint manager is used to place a temperature setpoint on a system node that is derived from the current temperatures at a separate system node. The current value of the temperature at a reference node is obtained and used to generate setpoint on a second system node. If the reference node is also designated to be an outdoor air (intake) node, then this setpoint manager can be used to follow outdoor air conditions that are adjusted for altitude.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`control_variable` Control Variable	choice	`Temperature`	One of `MaximumTemperature`, `MinimumTemperature`, `Temperature`
`reference_node_name` Reference Node Name	string
`reference_temperature_type` Reference Temperature Type	choice	`NodeDryBulb`	One of `NodeDryBulb`, `NodeWetBulb`
`offset_temperature_difference` Offset Temperature Difference	number deltaC
`maximum_limit_setpoint_temperature` Maximum Limit Setpoint Temperature	number C
`minimum_limit_setpoint_temperature` Minimum Limit Setpoint Temperature	number C
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which control variable will be set

SetpointManager:MixedAir¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerMixedAir

The Mixed Air Setpoint Manager is meant to be used in conjunction with a Controller:OutdoorAir object. This setpoint manager is used to establish a temperature setpoint at the mixed air node.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`control_variable` Control Variable	choice	`Temperature`	One of `Temperature`
`reference_setpoint_node_name` Reference Setpoint Node Name required	string
`fan_inlet_node_name` Fan Inlet Node Name required	string
`fan_outlet_node_name` Fan Outlet Node Name required	string
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which the temperature will be set
`cooling_coil_inlet_node_name` Cooling Coil Inlet Node Name	string		Optional field used to limit economizer operation to prevent freezing of DX cooling coil.
`cooling_coil_outlet_node_name` Cooling coil Outlet Node Name	string		Optional field used to limit economizer operation to prevent freezing of DX cooling coil.
`minimum_temperature_at_cooling_coil_outlet_node` Minimum Temperature at Cooling Coil Outlet Node	number C	`7.2`	Optional field used to limit economizer operation to prevent freezing of DX cooling coil. Range: > 0

SetpointManager:MultiZone:Cooling:Average¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerMultiZoneCoolingAverage

This setpoint manager sets the average supply air temperature based on the cooling load requirements of all controlled zones in an air loop served by a central air-conditioner.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`hvac_air_loop_name` HVAC Air Loop Name required	reference		Enter the name of an AirLoopHVAC object Names a AirLoopHVAC
`minimum_setpoint_temperature` Minimum Setpoint Temperature	number C	`12.0`	Range: > 0
`maximum_setpoint_temperature` Maximum Setpoint Temperature	number C	`18.0`	Range: > 0
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which the temperature will be set

SetpointManager:MultiZone:Heating:Average¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerMultiZoneHeatingAverage

This setpoint manager sets the average supply air temperature based on the heating load requirements of all controlled zones in an air loop served by a central air-conditioner.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`hvac_air_loop_name` HVAC Air Loop Name required	reference		Enter the name of an AirLoopHVAC object Names a AirLoopHVAC
`minimum_setpoint_temperature` Minimum Setpoint Temperature	number C	`20.0`	Range: > 0
`maximum_setpoint_temperature` Maximum Setpoint Temperature	number C	`50.0`	Range: > 0
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which the temperature will be set

SetpointManager:MultiZone:Humidity:Maximum¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerMultiZoneHumidityMaximum

This setpoint manager sets the maximum supply air humidity ratio based on dehumidification requirements of a controlled zone with critical humidity ratio setpoint (i.e., a zone with the lowest humidity ratio setpoint) in an air loop served by a central air-conditioner.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`hvac_air_loop_name` HVAC Air Loop Name required	reference		Enter the name of an AirLoopHVAC object Names a AirLoopHVAC
`minimum_setpoint_humidity_ratio` Minimum Setpoint Humidity Ratio	number kgWater/kgDryAir	`0.008`	Range: > 0
`maximum_setpoint_humidity_ratio` Maximum Setpoint Humidity Ratio	number kgWater/kgDryAir	`0.015`	Range: > 0
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which the humidity ratio will be set

SetpointManager:MultiZone:Humidity:Minimum¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerMultiZoneHumidityMinimum

This setpoint manager sets the minimum supply air humidity ratio based on humidification requirements of a controlled zone with critical humidity ratio setpoint (i.e., a zone with the highest humidity ratio setpoint) in an air loop served by a central air-conditioner.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`hvac_air_loop_name` HVAC Air Loop Name required	reference		Enter the name of an AirLoopHVAC object Names a AirLoopHVAC
`minimum_setpoint_humidity_ratio` Minimum Setpoint Humidity Ratio	number kgWater/kgDryAir	`0.005`	Range: > 0
`maximum_setpoint_humidity_ratio` Maximum Setpoint Humidity Ratio	number kgWater/kgDryAir	`0.012`	Range: > 0
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which the humidity ratio will be set

SetpointManager:MultiZone:MaximumHumidity:Average¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerMultiZoneMaximumHumidityAverage

This setpoint manager sets the average supply air maximum humidity ratio based on moisture load requirements of all controlled zones in an air loop served by a central air-conditioner.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`hvac_air_loop_name` HVAC Air Loop Name required	reference		Enter the name of an AirLoopHVAC object Names a AirLoopHVAC
`minimum_setpoint_humidity_ratio` Minimum Setpoint Humidity Ratio	number kgWater/kgDryAir	`0.008`	Range: > 0
`maximum_setpoint_humidity_ratio` Maximum Setpoint Humidity Ratio	number kgWater/kgDryAir	`0.015`	Range: > 0
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which the humidity ratio will be set

SetpointManager:MultiZone:MinimumHumidity:Average¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerMultiZoneMinimumHumidityAverage

This setpoint manager sets the average supply air minimum humidity ratio based on moisture load requirements of all controlled zones in an air loop served by a central air-conditioner.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`hvac_air_loop_name` HVAC Air Loop Name required	reference		Enter the name of an AirLoopHVAC object Names a AirLoopHVAC
`minimum_setpoint_humidity_ratio` Minimum Setpoint Humidity Ratio	number kgWater/kgDryAir	`0.005`	Range: > 0
`maximum_setpoint_humidity_ratio` Maximum Setpoint Humidity Ratio	number kgWater/kgDryAir	`0.012`	Range: > 0
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which the humidity ratio will be set

SetpointManager:OutdoorAirPretreat¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerOutdoorAirPretreat

This setpoint manager determines the required conditions at the outdoor air stream node which will produce the reference setpoint condition at the mixed air node when mixed with the return air stream

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`control_variable` Control Variable	choice		One of `HumidityRatio`, `MaximumHumidityRatio`, `MinimumHumidityRatio`, `Temperature`
`minimum_setpoint_temperature` Minimum Setpoint Temperature	number C	`-99.0`	Applicable only if Control variable is Temperature
`maximum_setpoint_temperature` Maximum Setpoint Temperature	number C	`99.0`	Applicable only if Control variable is Temperature
`minimum_setpoint_humidity_ratio` Minimum Setpoint Humidity Ratio	number kgWater/kgDryAir	`1e-05`	Applicable only if Control variable is MaximumHumidityRatio, MinimumHumidityRatio, or HumidityRatio - then minimum is 0.00001 Range: ≤ 1
`maximum_setpoint_humidity_ratio` Maximum Setpoint Humidity Ratio	number kgWater/kgDryAir	`1.0`	Applicable only if Control variable is MaximumHumidityRatio, MinimumHumidityRatio, or HumidityRatio - then minimum is 0.00001 Range: ≤ 1
`reference_setpoint_node_name` Reference Setpoint Node Name	string		The current setpoint at this node is the desired condition for the Mixed Air Node This node must have a valid setpoint which has been set by another setpoint manager
`mixed_air_stream_node_name` Mixed Air Stream Node Name required	string		Name of Mixed Air Node
`outdoor_air_stream_node_name` Outdoor Air Stream Node Name required	string		Name of Outdoor Air Stream Node
`return_air_stream_node_name` Return Air Stream Node Name required	string		Name of Return Air Stream Node
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which the temperature or humidity ratio will be set

SetpointManager:OutdoorAirReset¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerOutdoorAirReset

This Setpoint Manager is used to place a setpoint temperature on system node according to the outdoor air temperature using a reset rule. The outdoor air temperature is obtained from the weather information during the simulation.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`control_variable` Control Variable	choice	`Temperature`	One of `MaximumTemperature`, `MinimumTemperature`, `Temperature`
`setpoint_at_outdoor_low_temperature` Setpoint at Outdoor Low Temperature required	number C
`outdoor_low_temperature` Outdoor Low Temperature required	number C
`setpoint_at_outdoor_high_temperature` Setpoint at Outdoor High Temperature required	number C
`outdoor_high_temperature` Outdoor High Temperature required	number C
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which temperature will be set
`schedule_name` Schedule Name	reference		Optional input. Schedule allows scheduling of the outdoor air reset rule - a schedule value of 1 means use the first rule; a value of 2 means use the second rule. Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`setpoint_at_outdoor_low_temperature_2` Setpoint at Outdoor Low Temperature 2	number C		2^nd outdoor air temperature reset rule
`outdoor_low_temperature_2` Outdoor Low Temperature 2	number C		2^nd outdoor air temperature reset rule
`setpoint_at_outdoor_high_temperature_2` Setpoint at Outdoor High Temperature 2	number C		2^nd outdoor air temperature reset rule
`outdoor_high_temperature_2` Outdoor High Temperature 2	number C		2^nd outdoor air temperature reset rule

SetpointManager:ReturnAirBypassFlow¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerReturnAirBypassFlow

This setpoint manager determines the required mass flow rate through a return air bypass duct to meet the specified temperature setpoint

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`control_variable` Control Variable	choice	`Flow`	One of `Flow`
`hvac_air_loop_name` HVAC Air Loop Name required	reference		Enter the name of an AirLoopHVAC object. Names a AirLoopHVAC
`temperature_setpoint_schedule_name` Temperature Setpoint Schedule Name	reference		Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules

SetpointManager:ReturnTemperature:ChilledWater¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerReturnTemperatureChilledWater

This setpoint manager is used to place a temperature setpoint on a plant supply outlet node based on a target return water setpoint. The setpoint manager attempts to achieve the desired return water temperature by adjusting the supply temperature setpoint based on the plant conditions at each system time step.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`plant_loop_supply_outlet_node` Plant Loop Supply Outlet Node required	string		This is the name of the supply outlet node for the plant being controlled by this setpoint manager. Typically this is where the setpoint will be actuated for supply equipment to control to, but not necessarily. This setpoint manager will mine that information from the internal plant data structures.
`plant_loop_supply_inlet_node` Plant Loop Supply Inlet Node required	string		This is the name of the supply inlet node for the plant being controlled with this setpoint manager. The temperature on this node is controlled by actuating the supply setpoint.
`minimum_supply_temperature_setpoint` Minimum Supply Temperature Setpoint	number C	`5.0`	This is the minimum chilled water supply temperature setpoint. This is also used as the default setpoint during no-load or negative-load conditions and during initialization.
`maximum_supply_temperature_setpoint` Maximum Supply Temperature Setpoint	number C	`10.0`	This is the maximum reset temperature for the chilled water supply.
`return_temperature_setpoint_input_type` Return Temperature Setpoint Input Type required	choice		This defines whether the chilled water return temperature target is constant, scheduled, or specified on the supply inlet node by a separate setpoint manager. One of `Constant`, `ReturnTemperatureSetpoint`, `Scheduled`
`return_temperature_setpoint_constant_value` Return Temperature Setpoint Constant Value	number C	`13.0`	This is the desired return temperature target, which is met by adjusting the supply temperature setpoint. This constant value is only used if the Design Chilled Water Return Temperature Input Type is Constant
`return_temperature_setpoint_schedule_name` Return Temperature Setpoint Schedule Name	reference		This is the desired return temperature target, which is met by adjusting the supply temperature setpoint. This is a schedule name to allow the return temperature target value to be scheduled. This field is only used if the Design Chilled Water Return Temperature Input Type is Scheduled Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules

SetpointManager:ReturnTemperature:HotWater¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerReturnTemperatureHotWater

This setpoint manager is used to place a temperature setpoint on a plant supply outlet node based on a target return water setpoint. The setpoint manager attempts to achieve the desired return water temperature by adjusting the supply temperature setpoint based on the plant conditions at each system time step.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`plant_loop_supply_outlet_node` Plant Loop Supply Outlet Node required	string		This is the name of the supply outlet node for the plant being controlled by this setpoint manager. Typically this is where the setpoint will be actuated for supply equipment to control to, but not necessarily. This setpoint manager will mine that information from the internal plant data structures.
`plant_loop_supply_inlet_node` Plant Loop Supply Inlet Node required	string		This is the name of the supply inlet node for the plant being controlled with this setpoint manager. The temperature on this node is controlled by actuating the supply setpoint.
`minimum_supply_temperature_setpoint` Minimum Supply Temperature Setpoint	number C	`77.0`	This is the minimum reset temperature for the hot water supply.
`maximum_supply_temperature_setpoint` Maximum Supply Temperature Setpoint	number C	`82.0`	This is the maximum hot water supply temperature setpoint. This is also used as the default setpoint during no-load or negative-load conditions and during initialization.
`return_temperature_setpoint_input_type` Return Temperature Setpoint Input Type required	choice		This defines whether the hot water return temperature target is constant, scheduled, or specified on the supply inlet node by a separate setpoint manager. One of `Constant`, `ReturnTemperatureSetpoint`, `Scheduled`
`return_temperature_setpoint_constant_value` Return Temperature Setpoint Constant Value	number C	`71.0`	This is the desired return temperature target, which is met by adjusting the supply temperature setpoint. This constant value is only used if the Design Hot Water Return Temperature Input Type is Constant
`return_temperature_setpoint_schedule_name` Return Temperature Setpoint Schedule Name	reference		This is the desired return temperature target, which is met by adjusting the supply temperature setpoint. This is a schedule name to allow the return temperature target value to be scheduled. This field is only used if the Design Hot Water Return Temperature Input Type is Scheduled Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules

SetpointManager:Scheduled¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerScheduled

The simplest Setpoint Manager simply uses a schedule to determine one or more setpoints. Values of the nodes are not used as input.

Field	Type	Details
`name` Name required	string
`control_variable` Control Variable required	choice	One of `HumidityRatio`, `MassFlowRate`, `MaximumHumidityRatio`, `MaximumMassFlowRate`, `MaximumTemperature`, `MinimumHumidityRatio`, `MinimumMassFlowRate`, `MinimumTemperature`, `Temperature`
`schedule_name` Schedule Name required	reference	Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string	Node(s) at which control variable will be set

SetpointManager:Scheduled:DualSetpoint¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerScheduledDualSetpoint

This setpoint manager places a high and low schedule value on one or more nodes.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`control_variable` Control Variable	choice	`Temperature`	One of `Temperature`
`high_setpoint_schedule_name` High Setpoint Schedule Name required	reference		Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`low_setpoint_schedule_name` Low Setpoint Schedule Name required	reference		Names a ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitExport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:FunctionalMockupUnitImport:To:Schedule, ExternalInterface:Schedule, Schedule:Compact, Schedule:Constant, Schedule:File, Schedule:Year, Schedule:Year:Rules
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which temperature will be set

SetpointManager:SingleZone:Cooling¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerSingleZoneCooling

This setpoint manager detects the control zone load to meet the current cooling setpoint, zone inlet node flow rate, and zone node temperature, and calculates a setpoint temperature for the supply air that will satisfy the zone cooling load for the control zone.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`control_variable` Control Variable	choice	`Temperature`	One of `Temperature`
`minimum_supply_air_temperature` Minimum Supply Air Temperature	number C	`-99.0`
`maximum_supply_air_temperature` Maximum Supply Air Temperature	number C	`99.0`
`control_zone_name` Control Zone Name required	reference		Names a Zone
`zone_node_name` Zone Node Name required	string
`zone_inlet_node_name` Zone Inlet Node Name required	string
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which the temperature will be set

SetpointManager:SingleZone:Heating¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerSingleZoneHeating

This setpoint manager detects the control zone load to meet the current heating setpoint, zone inlet node flow rate, and zone node temperature, and calculates a setpoint temperature for the supply air that will satisfy the zone heating load for the control zone.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`control_variable` Control Variable	choice	`Temperature`	One of `Temperature`
`minimum_supply_air_temperature` Minimum Supply Air Temperature	number C	`-99.0`
`maximum_supply_air_temperature` Maximum Supply Air Temperature	number C	`99.0`
`control_zone_name` Control Zone Name required	reference		Names a Zone
`zone_node_name` Zone Node Name required	string
`zone_inlet_node_name` Zone Inlet Node Name required	string
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which the temperature will be set

SetpointManager:SingleZone:Humidity:Maximum¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerSingleZoneHumidityMaximum

The Single Zone Maximum Humidity Setpoint Manager allows the control of a single zone maximum humidity level. This setpoint manager can be used in conjunction with object ZoneControl:Humidistat to detect humidity levels.

Field	Type	Details
`name` Name required	string
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string	Node(s) at which humidity ratio setpoint will be set
`control_zone_air_node_name` Control Zone Air Node Name required	string	Name of the zone air node for the humidity control zone

SetpointManager:SingleZone:Humidity:Minimum¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerSingleZoneHumidityMinimum

The Single Zone Minimum Humidity Setpoint Manager allows the control of a single zone minimum humidity level. This setpoint manager can be used in conjunction with object ZoneControl:Humidistat to detect humidity levels.

Field	Type	Details
`name` Name required	string
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string	Node(s) at which humidity ratio setpoint will be set
`control_zone_air_node_name` Control Zone Air Node Name required	string	Name of the zone air node for the humidity control zone

SetpointManager:SingleZone:OneStageCooling¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerSingleZoneOneStageCooling

This object can be used with CoilSystem:Cooling:DX to model on/off cycling control of single stage air systems. Setpoints are modulated to run coil full on or full off depending on zone conditions. Intended for use with ZoneControl:Thermostat:StagedDualSetpoint

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`cooling_stage_on_supply_air_setpoint_temperature` Cooling Stage On Supply Air Setpoint Temperature	number C	`-99.0`	This is the setpoint value applied when cooling device is to cycle ON
`cooling_stage_off_supply_air_setpoint_temperature` Cooling Stage Off Supply Air Setpoint Temperature	number C	`99.0`	This is the setpoint value applied when cooling device is to cycle OFF
`control_zone_name` Control Zone Name required	reference		Names a Zone
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which the temperature will be set

SetpointManager:SingleZone:OneStageHeating¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerSingleZoneOneStageHeating

This object can be used with CoilSystem:Heating:DX, Coil:Heating:Fuel, Coil:Heating:Electric to model on/off cycling control of single stage air systems. Setpoints are modulated to run coil full on or full off depending on zone conditions. Intended for use with ZoneControl:Thermostat:StagedDualSetpoint.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`heating_stage_on_supply_air_setpoint_temperature` Heating Stage On Supply Air Setpoint Temperature	number C	`99.0`	This is the setpoint value applied when heating device is to cycle ON
`heating_stage_off_supply_air_setpoint_temperature` Heating Stage Off Supply Air Setpoint Temperature	number C	`-99.0`	This is the setpoint value applied when heating device is to cycle OFF
`control_zone_name` Control Zone Name required	reference		Names a Zone
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which the temperature will be set

SetpointManager:SingleZone:Reheat¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerSingleZoneReheat

This setpoint manager detects the control zone load, zone inlet node flow rate, and zone node temperature and calculates a setpoint temperature for the supply air that will satisfy the zone load (heating or cooling) for the control zone. This setpoint manager is not limited to reheat applications.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`control_variable` Control Variable	choice	`Temperature`	One of `Temperature`
`minimum_supply_air_temperature` Minimum Supply Air Temperature	number C	`-99.0`
`maximum_supply_air_temperature` Maximum Supply Air Temperature	number C	`99.0`
`control_zone_name` Control Zone Name required	reference		Names a Zone
`zone_node_name` Zone Node Name required	string
`zone_inlet_node_name` Zone Inlet Node Name required	string
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which the temperature will be set

SetpointManager:SystemNodeReset:Humidity¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerSystemNodeResetHumidity

This Setpoint Manager is used to place a humidity ratio setpoint on a system node according to the reference (e.g., return) humidity ratio using a reset rule. The humidity ratio setpoint is obtained by retrieving the humidity ratio of the user specified reference system node.

Field	Type	Details
`name` Name required	string
`control_variable` Control Variable required	choice	One of `HumidityRatio`, `MaximumHumidityRatio`, `MinimumHumidityRatio`
`setpoint_at_low_reference_humidity_ratio` Setpoint at Low Reference Humidity Ratio required	number kgWater/kgDryAir
`setpoint_at_high_reference_humidity_ratio` Setpoint at High Reference Humidity Ratio required	number kgWater/kgDryAir
`low_reference_humidity_ratio` Low Reference Humidity Ratio required	number kgWater/kgDryAir
`high_reference_humidity_ratio` High Reference Humidity Ratio required	number kgWater/kgDryAir
`reference_node_name` Reference Node Name required	string	The name of an HVAC system node that gets referenced.
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string	Node(s) at which humidity ratio will be set

SetpointManager:SystemNodeReset:Temperature¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerSystemNodeResetTemperature

This Setpoint Manager is used to place a temperature setpoint on a system node according to the reference (e.g., return) temperature using a reset rule. The temperature setpoint is obtained by retrieving the temperature of the user specified reference system node.

Field	Type	Details
`name` Name required	string
`control_variable` Control Variable required	choice	One of `MaximumTemperature`, `MinimumTemperature`, `Temperature`
`setpoint_at_low_reference_temperature` Setpoint at Low Reference Temperature required	number C
`setpoint_at_high_reference_temperature` Setpoint at High Reference Temperature required	number C
`low_reference_temperature` Low Reference Temperature required	number C
`high_reference_temperature` High Reference Temperature required	number C
`reference_node_name` Reference Node Name required	string	The name of an HVAC system node that gets referenced.
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string	Node(s) at which temperature will be set

SetpointManager:Warmest¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerWarmest

This SetpointManager resets the cooling supply air temperature of a central forced air HVAC system according to the cooling demand of the warmest zone.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`control_variable` Control Variable	choice	`Temperature`	One of `Temperature`
`hvac_air_loop_name` HVAC Air Loop Name required	reference		Enter the name of an AirLoopHVAC object Names a AirLoopHVAC
`minimum_setpoint_temperature` Minimum Setpoint Temperature	number C	`12.0`	Range: > 0
`maximum_setpoint_temperature` Maximum Setpoint Temperature	number C	`18.0`	Range: > 0
`strategy` Strategy	choice	`MaximumTemperature`	One of `MaximumTemperature`
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which the temperature will be set

SetpointManager:WarmestTemperatureFlow¶

from idfpy.models import SetpointManagerWarmestTemperatureFlow

This setpoint manager sets both the supply air temperature and the supply air flow rate.

Field	Type	Default	Details
`name` Name required	string
`control_variable` Control Variable	choice		One of `Temperature`
`hvac_air_loop_name` HVAC Air Loop Name required	reference		Enter the name of an AirLoopHVAC object. Names a AirLoopHVAC
`minimum_setpoint_temperature` Minimum Setpoint Temperature	number C	`12.0`	Range: > 0
`maximum_setpoint_temperature` Maximum Setpoint Temperature	number C	`18.0`	Range: > 0
`strategy` Strategy	choice	`TemperatureFirst`	For TemperatureFirst the manager tries to find the highest setpoint temperature that will satisfy all the zone cooling loads at minimum supply air flow rate. If this setpoint temperature is less than the minimum, the setpoint temperature is set to the minimum, and the supply air flow rate is increased to meet the loads. For FlowFirst the manager tries to find the lowest supply air flow rate that will satisfy all the zone cooling loads at the maximum setpoint temperature. If this flow is greater than the maximum, the flow is set to the maximum and the setpoint temperature is reduced to satisfy the cooling loads. One of `FlowFirst`, `TemperatureFirst`
`setpoint_node_or_nodelist_name` Setpoint Node or NodeList Name required	string		Node(s) at which the temperature will be set
`minimum_turndown_ratio` Minimum Turndown Ratio	number dimensionless	`0.2`	Fraction of the maximum supply air flow rate. Used to define the minimum supply flow for the TemperatureFirst strategy. Range: > 0