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Tyco Fire Protection Products Revit Families

Families Created in Revit MEP 2010 Version

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Table of Contents

Understanding Tyco Revit Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Tyco Sprinkler Families (Sprinkler Category Families) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Tyco Fitting Families (Pipe Fittings Category Families) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Tyco Valves and Accessories (Pipe Accessories Category Families) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Loading Tyco Sprinkler Families into a Revit Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Using Tyco Sprinkler Families in a Revit Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Using the Generate Layout tool with Tyco Sprinkler Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Using the Connect Into tool with Tyco Sprinkler Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Loading Tyco Fitting Families into a Revit Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Using Tyco Fitting Families in a Revit Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Loading Families into Pipe Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Manually Loading Fitting Families into a Revit Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Loading Tyco Valve & Accessory Families with .txt files into a Revit project . . . . .18

Using Tyco Valve and Accessory Families in a Revit Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Manually Loading Valve and Accessory Families into a Revit Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Using Tyco Valve and Accessory Families in a Revit Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212D Symbolic Family Representation / 3D System Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Coupling Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Using Tyco Valve Trim Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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Understanding Tyco Revit Families

All Tyco Revit Families are created in Revit MEP 2010 version. They are grouped in three dif-ferent, predefined family categories, Sprinkler, Pipe Fittings and Pipe Accessories.

• Tyco Sprinkler Families (Sprinkler Category Families) All Tyco Sprinkler are grouped in the Sprinkler category. Tyco sprinklers are type-based families. A sprinkler family represents a particular sprinkler series. This family contains all the model types for that series. The different family types share common parameters with different values. The family’s parameters are what drives or “flexes” the model’s geometry and / or changes identity data. Tyco Sprinkler families can be loaded into Revit projects (.rvt files) and work with Revit’s fire protection tools.

• Tyco Fitting Families (Pipe Fittings Category Families) All Tyco fittings are grouped in the Pipe Fitting category. Tyco Fittings are parametric families. These Pipe Fitting families use a comma-separated value files (CSV) to link values to the model’s parameters. The family’s parameters are what drives or “flexes” the model’s geometry and / or changes identity data. Tyco Pipe Fitting families can be loaded into a Pipe Type or manually inserted and “flex” with the pipe in Revit projects (.rvt files).

• Tyco Valves and Accessories (Pipe Accessories Category Families) Tyco Valves and Accessories are type-based families. These Pipe Accessory families use multiple family types within a family that share the same parameters. Tyco Pipe Accessory families use the different family types to represent the different sizes of a particular valve or accessory. The parameter values change per family type to “flex” model’s geometry and/or identity data. The parameter values for each family type are linked to comma delimited text files (.txt). This gives the user the ability to select what size or sizes to load for their project needs cutting down the project file size.

All Tyco Revit Families contain a 3D realistic model and 2D symbolic representation (refer to Page 21).


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Loading Tyco Sprinkler Families into a Revit Project

Before opening the Revit program the user should download the Tyco Revit Sprinkler Fitting family/families (.rfa file). Once the files have been downloaded they can be placed in a Revit project by selecting the Load Family button from the Insert Ribbon.

Type based family files that don’t have linked .txt or .csv lookup files (Tyco Sprinkler Families) can also be loaded from the open family file. With the family file open in Revit’s family editor you can add and modify type parameters.

• With a project already open, open the family file you want to use. Select the Load into Project button from the Family Editor section of the Create Ribbon and load into the desired project.


Using Tyco Sprinkler Families in a Revit Project

With the families loaded, you can insert the different models into a project by selecting the Sprinkler button from the Plumbing & Piping section of the Home Ribbon.

The new ribbon tab will appear called Place Sprinkler. From the Element section of this ribbon select the proper model from the sprinkler family and place into the project.


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Once the model is placed into the project you can set / change sprinkler elevation. Begin by selecting the model or models and open their properties. From the Instance Properties window change the Offset parameter value (elevation) to the desired height and click OK.

All Sprinkler families are built with pipe connectors. The pipe connectors allow you pull pipe from or run pipe to the sprinkler families and add the proper fitting/transitions, simi-lar to fitting and accessory families.

Tyco Sprinkler families can be used with Revit’s Modify Sprinkler tools (Generate Layout and Connect Into tools).


Using the Generate Layout tool with Tyco Sprinkler Families

Example: Placing 4 sprinkler models in a project (the number of sprinklers and location are irrelevant for this example).

Next, select all the sprinklers so that the Modify Sprinklers ribbon will activate. From the Modify Sprinkler ribbon select the Generate Layout button within the Layout section.


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Depending on the number of sprinklers, and their individual location, the project will provide different layout types and multiple routing solutions.

Note: the pipe type used for the routing feature can be modified by changing the default settings located near the solution type.

Once a suitable solution and routing method is chosen, select the Finish Layout button on the Generate Layout ribbon. The Revit program will insert all the pipe and fittings families for the chosen solution.

For more information on Revit’s Generate Layout feature please reference the Revit user guide.


Using the Connect Into tool with Tyco Sprinkler Families

Example: Placing 4 sprinkler models in a project (the number of sprinklers and location are irrelevant for this example).

Next, select Pipe from the Plumbing & Pipe section of the Home ribbon.

Then choose which Pipe Type, Diameter, and elevation (Offset) you want to start drawing the pipe.


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With the pipe type, size, and elevation selected; begin laying out the pipe (for this example we will layout 4” sprinkler mains at a 10’ centerline above the finished floor). Click anywhere in the Floor Plan and move in the direction you want to run the pipe. Click once more in the floor plan to end and change direction or hit Esc to end the piping command.

Next, click on one of the sprinklers and select the Connect Into button from the Layout sec-tion of the Modify Sprinkler ribbon.


Then select the sprinkler main, the Revit program will automaticity create to branch connection from the main to the sprinkler.

For more information on Revit’s Connect Into feature please reference the Revit user guide.


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Loading Tyco Fitting Families into a Revit Project

Before opening the Revit program the user should download the Tyco Revit Pipe Fitting family/families (.rfa file) and related comma-separated valve file/files (CSV). Once the files have been downloaded, the CSV files need to be moved to Revit’s Lookup Table folder.

Example of File Path: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users Application Data\Autodesk\RME 2010\LookupTables

Note: The file path may be different depending on how Revit was installed and which version being used.

Once the CSV file is in the correct location, you can open the Revit program. If the Revit program was open while moving the CSV file to the lookup table folder, you will need to restart the Revit program before using the Tyco Revit content.

• With a Revit project open, you can load the files using the Load Family button in the Load From Library section of the Insert Ribbon.

• You can also load fitting and coupling families into a project using the Family Editor. With the Pipe Fittings family open, select Load Into Project in the Family Editor section

of the Create Ribbon.


Using Tyco Fitting Families in a Revit Project

After loading families into a project, you can insert them into a Pipe Type or manually place them into a Revit project.

• Loading Families into Pipe Types

1. With a Revit project open, double-click to expand the Families section of the Project Browser to reveal the families.

2. Look for Pipe Types in the Pipes section. By default, there are two different Pipe Types, PVC and Standard, loaded into the generic Revit project template.


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3. Double-click one of the Pipe Types to open the Type Properties window. You can create a new pipe type by clicking on the Duplicate button. For information on Pipe Types reference the Revit Help feature. This example loads the families in the Standard pipe type.

4. Within the Type Properties window, you can assign the Tyco Fitting families to the proper parameter in the Type Parameters section.

After entering all of the families in the Parameters, click Apply and OK.


5. To test if the families were entered correctly, start drawing pipe by selecting Pipe from the Home ribbon or type PI.

To make sure the right pipe type is selected, check the current pipe type in the Element section of the Place Pipe ribbon.

If you completed each step correctly, the Revit families are automatically placed and sized when laying out pipe.


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• Manually Loading Fitting Families into a Revit Project

1. With a Revit project open, manually insert a fitting by selecting the Pipe Fitting button from the Plumbing & Pipe section of the Home ribbon or type PF.

2. From the Element section of the Place Pipe Fitting ribbon, select the desired fitting or coupling needed from the Change Element Type drop-down menu.


3. After selecting the family, you can drop it anywhere in the project simply by clicking one of the desired floor plans. If you intend to drop it on pipe make sure the pipe is highlighted before clicking.

4. After the fitting is inserted into a project, you can pull pipe from connections by right clicking on the family’s connectors and selecting draw pipe.


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5. After the family is attached to the pipe, the connection sizes are linked. You can “flex” the family by changing the pipe size to which it is connected.


Loading Tyco Valve & Accessory Families with .txt files into a Revit project

In order for the Accessory families to function correctly the user need to download both the Tyco Revit Valve and Accessory Fitting family/families (.rfa file) and related comma delimited text file/files (txt). To ensure that these two files are linked they need to be saved in the same location. The name of both files must also be identical.

Example:

Note: If you change the name of the .rfa file you must rename the .txt file with the same name.

After downloading the files and saving them in the same location, you can insert them into a Revit project.

• With a Revit project open, you can load the files using the Load Family button in the Load From Library section of the Insert Ribbon.

• After selecting the valve or accessory to load, the Specify Types window will open. Here you will need to select what size / sizes is needed and click OK.


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Note: Pipe Accessories Family will not “flex” in the project, the user will only be able to use the sizes they select.

• After the window closes, the Revit project loads the selected families. The load time may vary depending on the number of families selected.

Using Tyco Valve and Accessory Families in a Revit Project

Once the families are loaded they can be inserted into a project. The only method for using these types of families is by inserting them manually.

• Manually Loading Valve and Accessory Families into a Revit Project

1. With a Revit project open, manually insert a valve or accessory by selecting the Pipe Accessory button from the Plumbing & Pipe section of the Home ribbon or type PA.


2. From the Element section of the Place Pipe Accessory ribbon, select the desired valve or accessory and size needed from the Change Element Type drop-down menu.

3. Once the desired family and size is selected, place it into a floor plan of the project. If you intend to put it on pipe, make sure the pipe is highlighted before clicking.

Note: The direction of the placed family is related to the direction of the pipe. If pipe is being drawn in a Floor Plan from left to right, the family’s inlet and outlet will be from left to right.


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4. Once the family is placed into a Revit Project, it can be rotated around its center axis.

With the family highlighted, click on the button to rotate.

Using Tyco Valve and Accessory Families in a Revit Project

• 2D Symbolic Family Representation / 3D System Model All Tyco Families are made up of two different models, a 2D symbolic family representation and a realistic 3D system model. With a Revit project open, you can control what style you want to work in by selecting the detail level. Coarse and Medium detail levels show the 2D schematic whereas the Fine detail level shows the 3D system model.

• Coupling Control The Revit MEP does not use smart connector like AutoCAD MEP for its piping program. Therefore the program does not know what components are needed to mate to the pipe or equipment, for example. For grooved products, couplings are needed at each grooved connection. To solve the problem, all Tyco Families have coupling families loaded into them. These coupling families are shared families that have been assigned to a visibility parameter. Because these families are shared families, they can be counted in a project schedule. When needed, these couplings can be turned off and on to suit the project need. When a coupling is shut off, it will not show up in a schedule.


Turning Couplings Off and On in a Revit Project

• With a Revit project open, right-click on the family you want to remove the couplings from and select Element Properties.

• By selecting Element Properties, the Instance Properties window opens. In this window, you’ll see the Model Properties parameters with the parameter names Coupling 1, Coupling 2, Coupling 3, etc. All couplings viable in a family will have their parameter values checked off. The number of coupling parameters will vary depending on how many grooved connections are in a family.


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• To shut off a coupling, uncheck the parameter value box and press OK.

• Using Tyco Valve Trim Parameters Some Tyco valve families have valve trim associated with the 3D model. The different trim configuration and options can be controlled with the family’s instances parameters.

Examples:

DV-5

Once the DV-5 valves with trim have been loaded and placed in a project, the designer can select the valve and open the Element Properties to change the actuation. With the Instance Properties window open a user can select ether Wet Pilot, Electric, and Dry Pilot Actuation. The Valve Trim with change relevant to the actuation selection


AV-1-300

Once the AV-1-300 valves with trim have been loaded and placed in a project, the designer can select the valve and open the Element Properties to add trim components and change trim configuration. With the Instance Properties window open a user can add pressure alarm switches, connection for water motor alarms, and retard chambers. Also, the user can select if they want an open or closed drain trim configuration. The Valve Trim will change relevant to the checked off parameters.

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