Navigating the HVAC Exercise on learning.osisoft.com: Updated Guidance for PI System Learners

If you've recently attempted the HVAC exercise on learning.osisoft.com, you may have noticed that the experience doesn't quite match what's shown in the video tutorials. These videos, dating back to 2014, were created using a dedicated HVAC simulated data database that is no longer available on the platform. This change has left many learners wondering how best to complete the exercise using current resources.

Why Is the HVAC Example No Longer Available?

Over time, training environments and example datasets evolve. The original HVAC example kit and the accompanying tag database were part of earlier training materials and have since been retired from OSIsoft's cloud training offerings. As a result, the specific tags and datasets demonstrated in the original videos are missing from the current cloud instances provided to learners.

Core Learning Concepts Remain Relevant

The primary goal of the HVAC exercise has always been to teach core PI System concepts such as asset modeling, tag configuration, and data visualization. Even though the specific HVAC example isn't accessible, the concepts demonstrated in the recordings remain highly relevant to real-world PI deployments. Watching the videos and understanding the workflows will still benefit your grasp of the PI Asset Framework (AF), tag management, and analysis techniques.

Alternative Example Kits

If you're looking for practical exercises with available sample data, PI's Asset-based Example Kits are an excellent alternative. These kits cover similar concepts using different process examples and are designed to help you build and practice with live data in your training environment. You can find these asset-based example kits on the OSIsoft PI Square Community or directly through your learning portal.

Finding the Tag Lists and Example Files

If you're specifically interested in the original HVAC tag lists used in the legacy exercises, community contributors have shared supporting files related to the old course. Notably, "HVAC Example Files for AF Online Course"—previously linked in forums—include tag lists and sample files to help reconstruct parts of the HVAC scenario in your test environment. Keep in mind these may require manual setup and won't be integrated directly into current cloud instances.

Summary

While the original HVAC exercise resources are no longer part of the current OSIsoft training cloud, you can still leverage:

• The underlying concepts demonstrated in the original videos.
• Alternative practice datasets through Asset-based PI Example Kits.
• Community-shared example files for legacy tag lists and configuration references.

Exploring these updated options ensures you continue building your PI System expertise, even as training materials evolve.