Addendum h to
ASHRAE Guideline 13-2000
ASHRAE GUIDELINE
Specifying Direct
Digital Control
Systems
Approved by the ASHRAE Standards Committee on January 21, 2006, and by the ASHRAE Board of Directors on
January 26, 2006.
This guideline is under continuous maintenance by a Standing Guideline Project Committee (SGPC) for which the
Standards Committee has established a documented program for regular publication of addenda or revisions,
including procedures for timely, documented, consensus action on requests for change to any part of the guideline.
The change submittal form, instructions, and deadlines may be obtained in electronic form from the ASHRAE Web
site, http://www.ashrae.org, or in paper form from the Manager of Standards. The latest edition of an ASHRAE
Guideline may be purchased from ASHRAE Customer Service, 1791 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329-
2305. E-mail: [email protected]. Fax: 404-321-5478. Telephone: 404-636-8400 (worldwide), or toll free 1-800-
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ASHRAE Standing Guideline Project Committee 13
Cognizant TC: TC 1.4, Control Theory and Application
SPLS Liaison: Steven T. Bushby
Steven T. Taylor, Chair* Christopher L. Mellen*
Chariti A. Young, Vice-Chair * Brian W. Russell
David L. Brooks* John J. Santos*
Paul W. Ehrlich* Gideon Shavit*
John A. Hendrix, Jr.* Grant N. Wichenko*
David B. Kahn* James R. Winston*
James R. Kelley*
*Denotes members of voting status when the document was approved for publication
ASHRAE STANDARDS COMMITTEE 2005-2006
Richard D. Hermans, Chair Jay A. Kohler
David E. Knebel, Vice-Chair James D. Lutz
Donald L. Brandt Merle F. McBride
Steven T. Bushby Mark P. Modera
Paul W. Cabot Cyrus H. Nasseri
Hugh F. Crowther Stephen V. Santoro
Samuel D. Cummings, Jr. Stephen V. Skalko
Robert G. Doerr David R. Tree
Hakim Elmahdy Jerry W. White, Jr.
Roger L. Hedrick James E. Woods
John F. Hogan William E. Murphy, BOD ExO
Frank E. Jakob Ronald E. Jarnagin, CO
Stephen D. Kennedy
Claire B. Ramspeck, Assistant Director of Standards and Special Projects
SPECIAL NOTE
This American National Standard (ANS) is a national voluntary consensus standard developed under the auspices of the American
Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Consensus is defined by the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI), of which ASHRAE is a member and which has approved this standard as an ANS, as “substantial agreement reached by
directly and materially affected interest categories. This signifies the concurrence of more than a simple majority, but not necessarily unanimity.
Consensus requires that all views and objections be considered, and that an effort be made toward their resolution.” Compliance with this
standard is voluntary until and unless a legal jurisdiction makes compliance mandatory through legislation.
ASHRAE obtains consensus through participation of its national and international members, associated societies, and public review.
ASHRAE Standards are prepared by a Project Committee appointed specifically for the purpose of writing the Standard. The Project
Committee Chair and Vice-Chair must be members of ASHRAE; while other committee members may or may not be ASHRAE members, all
must be technically qualified in the subject area of the Standard. Every effort is made to balance the concerned interests on all Project
Committees.
The Manager of Standards of ASHRAE should be contacted for:
a. interpretation of the contents of this Standard,
b. participation in the next review of the Standard,
c. offering constructive criticism for improving the Standard,
d. permission to reprint portions of the Standard.
DISCLAIMER
ASHRAE uses its best efforts to promulgate Standards and Guidelines for the benefit of the public in light of available information and accepted
industry practices. However, ASHRAE does not guarantee, certify, or assure the safety or performance of any products, components, or
systems tested, installed, or operated in accordance with ASHRAE’s Standards or Guidelines or that any tests conducted under its Standards
or Guidelines will be nonhazardous or free from risk.
ASHRAE INDUSTRIAL ADVERTISING POLICY ON STANDARDS
ASHRAE Standards and Guidelines are established to assist industry and the public by offering a uniform method of testing for rating
purposes, by suggesting safe practices in designing and installing equipment, by providing proper definitions of this equipment, and by providing
other information that may serve to guide the industry. The creation of ASHRAE Standards and Guidelines is determined by the need for them,
and conformance to them is completely voluntary.
In referring to this Standard or Guideline and in marking of equipment and in advertising, no claim shall be made, either stated or implied,
that the product has been approved by ASHRAE.
Addendum h article on “Existing Equipment” that is reused in retrofit or
(This foreword is not a part of this guideline. It is merely renovation projects. This example also requires that the
informative and does not contain requirements necessary systems installed use technology that has been in used for at
for conformance to the guideline.) least two years on a minimum of 25 installations. The tech-
nology used in this industry changes rapidly, so it may be
FOREWORD worthwhile to consider reducing this time periodquantity. The
specifier should strive to review the technology offerings
This addendum modifies sample specification Section 2.1
available before the specification is out for bid to avoid the
(Section 8.1 of the guideline) to allow newer products to be
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embarrassment of specifying systems or equipment that may
used due to the fast pace of product changes in the industry.
no longer be available.
Note: In this addendum, changes to the current guideline
are indicated in the text by underlined blue type (for additions) 2.1 MATERIALS
and strikethrough (for deletions) unless the instructions spe-
cifically mention some other means of indicating the changes. A. All Use new products used in this project installation
shall be new and currently under manufacture and shall
Change text as indicated. have been applied in similar installations for a minimum
of two years that the manufacturer is currently manufac-
8.1 Materials turing and that have been installed in a minimum of 25
In general, it is important to specify that the products and installations. This installation shall not be used as a test
materials provided should be new, and part of the manufac-
Reprinting of this proof for distribution or posting on web sites is not permitted.
site for any new products unless explicitly approved by
turer’s current product line, and that they will be supported for the owner's representative in writing. Spare parts shall be
at least five years. available for at least five years after completion of this
Project Considerations: The requirement for the use of contract.
new materials and equipment in this article should be reviewed
and coordinated with the requirements of Part 3, especially the
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Addendum h to ASHRAE Guideline 13-2000 1
POLICY STATEMENT DEFINING ASHRAE’S CONCERN
FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF ITS ACTIVITIES
ASHRAE is concerned with the impact of its members’ activities on both the indoor and outdoor environment. ASHRAE’s
members will strive to minimize any possible deleterious effect on the indoor and outdoor environment of the systems and
components in their responsibility while maximizing the beneficial effects these systems provide, consistent with accepted
standards and the practical state of the art.
ASHRAE’s short-range goal is to ensure that the systems and components within its scope do not impact the indoor and
outdoor environment to a greater extent than specified by the standards and guidelines as established by itself and other
responsible bodies.
As an ongoing goal, ASHRAE will, through its Standards Committee and extensive technical committee structure,
continue to generate up-to-date standards and guidelines where appropriate and adopt, recommend, and promote those new
and revised standards developed by other responsible organizations.
Through its Handbook, appropriate chapters will contain up-to-date standards and design considerations as the material is
systematically revised.
ASHRAE will take the lead with respect to dissemination of environmental information of its primary interest and will seek
out and disseminate information from other responsible organizations that is pertinent, as guides to updating standards and
guidelines.
The effects of the design and selection of equipment and systems will be considered within the scope of the system’s
intended use and expected misuse. The disposal of hazardous materials, if any, will also be considered.
ASHRAE’s primary concern for environmental impact will be at the site where equipment within ASHRAE’s scope
operates. However, energy source selection and the possible environmental impact due to the energy source and energy
transportation will be considered where possible. Recommendations concerning energy source selection should be made by
its members.
