Decision tables provide a visual representation of how a specific piece of equipment interacts with other equipment during each mode of operation. Like truth tables, a decision table defines inputs that are logically compared to produce outputs (results).
- Inputs for a decision table are the types of equipment and all possible modes of operation.
- In each row of the table, a piece of equipment is compared to each mode of operation to determine the status of that equipment during the mode.
Table 1-11 provides an example of a decision table that defines six pieces of equipment and four modes of operation.
Table 1-11. Example of a Decision Table. | ||||
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| Modes of Operation | |||
Equipment type | Shutdown | Day mode | Smoke | Warm-up |
Supply Fan | Off | On | On | On |
Return Fan | Off | On | On | On |
CC Valve | Closed | Modulate | Modulate | Closed |
Mixing Dampers | Closed | Modulate | Modulate | Closed |
Supply Fan Vol | Modulate | Modulate | Open | Modulate |
Return Fan Vol | Modulate | Modulate | Open | Modulate |