Interrogate system information with the system browser

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To gain an overview of the systems in a project and

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to understand the hierarchy of air terminals and associated equipment.

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The system browser can be used to great effect.

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The system browser is accessed through the right mouse button

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or the view tab of the ribbon and the user interface. Dropdown menu

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set the first dropdown menu to systems

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and the second to mechanical

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then

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select column settings

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expand general a mechanical.

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The options in the system browser can provide a detailed

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understanding of many aspects of the systems in your project

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from relatively straightforward values such as flow and size

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to calculated values such as static pressure and pressure drop

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from an earlier video where connectors

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and connector configurations were covered.

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We see values for flow direction, flow configuration and flow factor.

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By reviewing such information in the system inspector,

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we can determine if connector configurations and

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flow directions have been assigned correctly.

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Given us confidence in the calculated values in each system

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from the list, select static pressure,

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pressure drop

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flow configuration

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and flow direction.

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Then close the dialog box

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from the system browser select auto

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fit or columns,

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then adjust the windows on your screen.

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So you can see more of the information in the system browser.

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The systems are divided into mechanical and unassigned.

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The unassigned list is very useful to identify which elements

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in the project are yet to be connected to a system

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or maybe to identify elements that are no longer

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required that need to be removed from the project.

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Expand the list of mechanical systems

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then supplier

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and finally FCU 04 supply

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scroll across the fields of information relating to this system

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and check that for a supplier system.

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The connector configurations and flow direction is correct

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calculated at the equipment

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and preset at the air terminals.

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Although values cannot be altered from the system browser,

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it's very easy to locate systems and associated elements

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simply position your cursor over the system name

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or element in the browser

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and it will be highlighted on the screen

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if the system or element is not immediately visible, then use the right mouse button

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and select show

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using the system browser, select all of the air terminals in FCU 04 supply.

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Then from the options bar, change the flow rate to 250 cubic feet per minute.

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A review of the system browser shows the

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updated flow rate at each of the air terminals

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and a revised calculated value for the static pressure in the system

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when creating mechanical systems in rev

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it,

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it's important to ensure the design criteria are met

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from determining the critical path and key values at

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specific points in a system using the system inspector

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to understanding the hierarchy of elements in

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the system and confirming correct connector configuration.

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Using the system browser.

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The systems analysis tools in rev

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provide designers with an easy to use tool for monitoring and

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verifying important information during the design stage of your project.