Duco DucoBox Energy Premium User manual

DucoBox Energy Premium
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1. Connector & buttons
Optional Boxsensor
(only one boxsensor can be
connected)
Pressure
sensors
Supply FanHeater
2-Zone
Bypass HIGH LOW INST
Power
230 VAC
Temperature
sensors
Extract fan
DUCO
Wired
Antenna
DUCO
Network
Tool
Switch
Contact
GND B A
Blue Yellow Red White

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2. LED indication
RED (blinking slowly)
Not in network
RED (blinking rapidly)
Logging in
GREEN (blinking slowly)
In network
GREEN (blinking rapidly)
In network, waiting for associated components
YELLOW (blinking slowly)
Transitional phase (please wait)
YELLOW (on)
Initialising
(system configuration in progress)
WHITE or OFF
Normal
BLUE
Component is displayed if changes are being put through via the master.

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3. Connecting air ducts
When connecting the ductwork, it must be taken into account whether it is a left-hand or right-hand
configuration. Air duct connections are also indicated on the DucoBox Energy Premium by means of
stickers.
Fresh air Stale air
RIGHT-HAND configuration
EHA
SUP1SUP2
ETAODA
OUTDOORS HOUSE
LEFT-HAND configuration
EHA
SUP1 SUP2
ETA ODA
OUTDOORSHOUSE
Air ducts to HOUSE Air ducts to OUTDOORS
SUP
Supply Supply air from unit to house ODA Outdoor Air Supply air from outdoors to the unit
ETA
Extract Air Supply air from the house to the unit EHA Exhaust Air Exhaust air from the unit to outdoors

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4. Commissioning
Switch on the power to the DucoBox Energy Premium (plug into power socket). When the DucoBox Energy
Premium starts up for the first time, you will be asked to enter a few basic settings. Navigate using the
arrow keys ( and ) and confirm using enter ( ).
a. Next steps
After these steps, you can proceed with the following steps in order to complete the installation.
• Pairing control components to the DucoBox Energy Premium (5.a).
• DucoBox Energy Premium air-side calibration
• If there are no CO2and/or humidity sensors fitted in the system a timer program will need to be set.
• Optional: changing settings. The factory settings will suffice in most cases. However, it is possible to
configure settings such as the Bypass and Comfort temperature to suit the occupants’ wishes

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5. Electronical installation
a. Installer/User mode:
Zone designations
You need to take account of zone designations if you are utilising an integrated
2-zone system.
Zone 1 is the bevelled side of the DucoBox Energy Premium in each case.
b. Pairing control components with the DucoBox Energy Premium
1. Activate advanced mode:
• Scroll down to ADVANCED and press enter.
• Enter the installer’s code 9876 and press enter.
2. Go to the INSTALLATION menu.

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3. Start the WIZARD.
The DucoBox Energy Premium will automatically detect whether it is a 1-zone
or a 2-zone system. The system now enables control components to be paired
with the entire system (step 4), zone 1 (step 5) or zone 2 (step6).
Pair the desired control components with the entire system. I.e.:
• DucoBox Energy Premium without a 2-zone system (1Z types): all components
• DucoBox Energy with a 2-zone system (2Z types): components in wet rooms only (bathroom, toilet,
kitchen, laundry, etc.).
4. Short-tap on a random key on all components to be paired. The LED on the
component will start flashing green once it has been paired correctly. The
number of paired components will be shown on the display menu. Confirm
using enter ( ) once all the desired components have been paired.

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5. For 2-zone system only
Pair the desired control components with zone 1. This could be the daytime
zone (living room, office, etc.) Then confirm by pressing enter ( ).
6. For 2-zone system only
Pair the desired control components with zone 2. This could be the night
zone (bedrooms) etc.) Then confirm by pressing enter ( ).
All components have now been paired. This wizard can be run again if additional control components need
to be paired at a later stage. All previously paired components will be retained in the network.

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c. Tips:
The network can be wiped or a full reset of the DucoBox Energy Premium can be carried out in the event
of any problems. To do this, refer to the following functions under the INSTALLATION menu (visible only
after activating advanced mode).
• RESET NETWORK: this removes all paired control components from the network.
• FACTORY RESET: this resets the entire system (= DucoBox Energy Premium + paired components) to
factory settings. The calibration will be lost.
Use the DUCO Network Tool or the DUCO Ventilation App to read out information from components.
Never pair more than one system with RF components at the same time. This could result in
components on the wrong system being paired or in components failing to respond.

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6. Pre-setting vents
In order to calibrate the air supply and exhaust correctly,
these vents must be set depending on the situation in
accordance with the table below.
In order to configure the air supply and exhaust correctly,
these vents must be set so they match the desired flow
rate in line with the table opposite. When using DucoVent
Design exhaust vents always leave the outer ring in place
for acoustic effect.

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7. Calibrating flow rates
Close all windows and doors. Ensure that all duct openings in the DucoBox Energy Premium are fully closed
and that the DucoBox Energy Premium cover is closed. Avoid air leaks in the ventilation ducts. Open all
interior doors between the various zones.
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Activate advanced mode:
• Scroll down to ADVANCED and press enter.
• Enter the installer’s code 9876 and press enter.
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Scroll down to CALIBRATION → WIZARD and press enter. The DucoBox Energy Pre-
mium calibration mode starts up. Do not start manual calibration until you see the
message on the display and follow the instructions on screen. Enter the flow rates
for each zone if asked to do so.
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In the ‘Adjust the supply vents’ step, select the duct with the highest flow rate and
resistance and, using a pressure-compensated air flow meter, measure the flow rate
at this vent. If the flow rate is too high or too low, you can adjust it using the arrow
keys on the DucoBox Energy Premium. Depending on the user controller version, this
can also be done by pressing the (lower) and (higher) buttons on a paired user
controller. Adjust the flow rate so as to obtain the desired flow rate at this vent. The
flow rate can be fine-adjusted at the vent.
NOTE: The system needs around ten seconds to run stably when adjusting the flow
rate using the buttons on the DucoBox Energy Premium, User controller or making
large changes at the vent. The flow rate cannot be measured correctly until after
this time has elapsed. /
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4
Proceed now with the remaining supply vents. The flow rate from these other vents
must only be adjusted at the vents themselves. Adjusting vents will not alter the
flow from previously calibrated vents.
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You will need to press the enterbutton ( ) on the DucoBox Energy Premium once
all supply vents have been calibrated. Otherwise you can confirm by long-pressing
the AUTO button on the User controller.
Calibrating exhaust vents
6Repeat steps 3to 5inclusive for all exhaust vents.
8. Verification
The calibrated flow rates can be checked at the various vents once adjustment and calibration have been
completed. Do this by going into advanced mode and select “CALIBRATION → VERIFY HIGH LEVEL”. The
DucoBox Energy Premium will now ventilate for 30 minutes at its calibrated ventilation setting.

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9. Electronical Installation
a. Removing / replacing components
Removing paired components from the network or replacing is only possible within 30 minutes after the
component is paired in or is restarted. Restarting can be done by disconnecting the power for a moment.
After a time-span of 30 minutes, remove and replace operations are ignored.
Removing a component
1. Activate ‘Installer mode’ by long-pressing 2 diagonal
buttons on a paired control. The LED will flash green
rapidly.
2. Press once and hold a button on the component to be
removed in order to remove it from the network.
3. Deactivate ‘Installer mode’ by pressing the 4 buttons
on a paired control simultaneously (or using the palm
of your hand on a control featuring touch buttons). The
LED will turn white.

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10.DUCO Ventilation APP Module (DVAM)
1. IMPORTANT! Isolate the DucoBox Energy Premium. Connecting / removing the cable can damage the
DucoBox if this is not done! Temporarily disable mobile data (3G / 4G) on your mobile device during the
following procedure to avoid conflicts with the DUCO WiFi Router.
2. Lift the green cover off the unit. To do this, use a screwdriver to press in the lips to the left and right of
the cover and slide the cover forwards by around 1cm. Then lift the cover off the unit.
3. Only if the DucoBox does not contain a Communication Print: Slide the DVAM onto the 4 buses in the
DucoBox and connect the cable to the Communication Print connector on the DucoBox PCB (see
drawing for correct connection!)
4. Connect the DUCO Wi-Fi Router to the DVAM or Communication Print already in place.
5. Switch the DUCO WiFi Router on (slider button on the side at ‘R’ for ‘Router’)
6. Switch on the DucoBox.
7. Connect your smartphone to the DUCO Wi-Fi Router via Wi-Fi. You will find the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and
password on the back of the Wi-Fi Router.
8. Open the DUCO Ventilation App and select the right system. If the system is not shown, check whether
‘DCHP’ on the DucoBox is set to ‘ON’. Please refer to the Display Menu information sheet (L8000002)
for more information
9. Installer password: 8630

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