Error using new weather data

rahmiandarini · Posts: 46

Dear Sir,

I just re-simulate a case file using new weather data. I did not change any input data except the weather data and location. However, I found error message :
Program Version,EnergyPlusDLL 2.1.0.023, 12.02.2008 14:41,IDD_Version 2.1.0.023
** Warning ** GetGroundTemps: Some values for "GroundTemperatures" fall outside the range of 15-25C.
** ~~~ ** These values may be inappropriate. Please consult the Input Output Reference for more details.
** Warning ** Weather file location will be used rather than entered Location object.
** ~~~ ** ..Location object=UNTITLED
** ~~~ ** ..Weather File Location=JAKARTA ID - MN6 WMO#=1245
** Severe ** Time Zone must be between -12 and +14; Entered=106.00
** Fatal ** Due to previous error condition, simulation terminated
...Summary of Errors that led to program termination:
..... Reference severe error count=1
..... Last severe error=Time Zone must be between -12 and +14; Entered=106.00
************* Fatal error -- final processing. More error messages may appear.
************* Testing Individual Branch Integrity
************* All Branches passed integrity testing
************* Testing Individual Supply Air Path Integrity
************* All Supply Air Paths passed integrity testing
************* Testing Individual Return Air Path Integrity
************* All Return Air Paths passed integrity testing
************* No node connection errors were found.
************* EnergyPlus Terminated--Fatal Error Detected. 2 Warning; 1 Severe Errors; Elapsed Time=00hr 00min 0.97sec

Why could this be happened?
Thank you,

Rahmi

lklawrie · Posts: 77

I can tell this is a Meteonorm 6 generated weather file -- at least the original. Was it directly downloaded from the EnergyPlus Support (yahoo group) site?

If not, something has messed up in the interim.

Meteonorm weather files should be used with caution though version 6 will produce EPW files directly.

rahmiandarini · Posts: 46

Dear Linda,

Thanks for your explanation. The weather data was generated originally using Meteonorm 6. So, what do you mean by 'messed up in the interim'? What should I do then with the weather data?

Thanks
Rahmi

lklawrie · Posts: 77

Our Jakarta file (produced by Meteonorm 6) that is posted on the EnergyPlus Support website (Yahoo groups) looks fine. I have not tried it yet in DB.

I meant if someone had taken the MN6 file and edited it somehow. That could have messed up that particular header.

rahmiandarini · Posts: 46

Dear Linda,

I have taken the file from yahoogroups, and it worked in DB. Thanks a lot.

Rahmi

rahmiandarini · Posts: 46

Halo again,

Why I can't use the .epw which is directly generated using Meteonorm 6? I tried to generate other city, i.e, ID_Semarang.

Thanks
Rahmi

lklawrie · Posts: 77

Ours are generated directly from MN6 as well I think though it may be that the person that does it also runs it through the weather converter to generate the stats, etc files. I'll ask him.

rahmiandarini · Posts: 46

Dear Linda,

I have found that the main cause of the error was the (comma) ',' sign and (point) '.' sign generated by meteonorm, which is depend on the regional setting of the computer. I have changed the setting of my computer, (change the decimal sign using point '0.00' instead of comma '0,00'), and the problem is now solved.
I apologise for the inconvenience.

Thanks,
Rahmi

lklawrie · Posts: 77

Thanks for the info on that. That can be a problem on occasion. I'll be on the alert if others report similar problems with Meteonorm files.

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