AHU-FC09 · Air-side AHU · ASHRAE Guideline 36 FC09

OAT too high for SAT setpoint with free cooling alone

It's too hot outside to hit SAT setpoint without mechanical cooling, but the AHU is still in economizer mode.

Capacity-basedBAS trendsGuideline 36Medium effort

What does AHU-FC09 mean?

It's too hot outside to hit SAT setpoint without mechanical cooling, but the AHU is still in economizer mode.

Why does it matter?

Wasted economizer dwell — the unit isn't conditioning the space because the airside physics won't allow it. Often a wrong high-limit setting.

What should you do?

Adjust the economizer high-limit setpoint based on local climate. Check the differential-enthalpy or fixed-dry-bulb economizer enable logic.

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