Optimizing Solar Thermal Performance with Data loggers

Data loggers are powerful analysis tools that can be used to evaluate complex building relationships and solve control problems.

Data loggers and the subsequent analysis of thousands of points of data can also be a huge waste of time if improperly applied. There are standard building performance procedures and techniques that can help assure that the data logging tools are used for maximum effectiveness.

This white paper focuses on stand-alone data loggers in conjunction with the logging capabilities of the Building Automation System in the context of use by a building commissioning provider. It also provides tips and advice on specific procedures and techniques on that will enable the efficient and effective use of data loggers to analyze building performance.

Data Logging Applications

Two of the most common reasons for using data logging applications in building commissioning is to demonstrate high performance or for system troubleshooting. The following are some common building performance demonstrations and trouble shooting scenarios.