Overview

This guide is created to show you how to perform seasonal cooling tests for a building, testing devices floor by floor while ensuring your Engineering team receives timely notifications. It will walk you through the process of setting up and scheduling these tests so they can run automatically, one floor per day. This can be completed efficiently through FTT (Functional Testing Tool)

What is FTT?

FTT (Functional Testing Tool) is a KODE feature that automates the testing of building systems and devices. It runs predefined test workflows, like checking cooling, heating, fans, or dampers, and verifies they work as intended. It can schedule tests, store results, and send notifications, making it ideal for systematic and repeatable checks like seasonal commissioning.

How to Achieve This Testing with FTT Projects?

The way we can achieve this seasonal cooling verification is through an option in FTT called Projects. Projects allow you to group devices, assign workflows, schedule tests, and notify relevant users.

Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Go to Projects

• In the FTT interface, go to the Projects section and click "Create Project".
  
  

2. Select Workflow & Parameters

• You will see pre-created templates from the KODE Library. These templates are organized by device type and testing purpose.

• Choose the workflow that matches your needs. In this case, select "V2 – FCU Cooling".

• Click Next.

3. Select Devices
   
   

• On the Select Devices tab, choose All Devices.

• Proceed to the next step.

4. Set Schedule
   
   

• In the Set Schedule step, group devices by floor.

• Go to Group By and select "Floor". Devices will automatically be grouped accordingly.
  
  

• Adjust parameters if needed (e.g., set the test to recur, how many days per week, etc.).
  
  

• In the Device Table below, manually assign the Date & Time for each floor.

• For example, set it so that one floor is tested per day.

5. Details & Notify Users

• Name your project (e.g., “V2 – FCU Cooling Operation”).

• Select a Reason and add a Description.

• Under Users or Roles, decide who should receive notifications.
  
  

• You can choose individual users or go by roles.

• In this case, select Roles, choose Operator/Engineer, and click Save.

By following these steps, you can set up a systematic, floor-by-floor testing schedule with notifications for your engineering team.

After the testing is finished, go to "Tests" to check the progress of a particular test. For example, you can select Floor 02 or Floor 07 depending on which floor you want to review. The status will be shown as Completed, Failed, or Archived. For the last two statuses, Failed or Archived, a message will be displayed explaining why the test was set to that status.