Duco DucoBox Energy Premium User manual

DucoBox Energy Premium
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1. Connection & buttons
Optional Box Sensor
(only one box sensor can be
connected)
Pressure
sensors
Fan 2
Bypass 2
Pre-HeaterBypass 1 HIGH LOW INST
Power
230 VAC
Temperature
sensors
Fan 1
Duco
Wired
Antenna
Duco
Network
Tool
Switch
Contact
GND B A
Blue Yellow Red White
Duco
Connectivity
Board
PE (green/
yellow)
N (blue)
L (brown)

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2. LED indication
Colour
Blinking (= installer mode)
On continuously Off
Blinking slowly Blinking rapidly
Red
DucoBox (master):
Network just cleared. (This
LED indication is temporary;
subsequently, the DucoBox restarts)
Components (slave):
Not in network
User controllers (15 seconds after
controlling):
Error on the system (at Error/
warning-> on input)
Components (slave):
Currently pairing
Controls:
Error on the system (at
Error/warning-> Auto)
In case of normal
operation, the DucoBox
LED will turn off after
some time in order
to save energy.
Orange
Controls (15 seconds after
controlling):
Warning on the system (in case
of Error/warning) -> on input)
Controls:
Warning on the system (at
Error/warning -> Auto)
Green In network In network, waiting to pair other
components with this component
Yellow
Transition phase during calibration
(waiting for pressure
control to stabilise)
A paired control/sensor is in
installer mode but is no longer
connected to the Master
Initialising (system
calibration in progress)
White
Normal operation
The brightness of the LED on the
DucoBox and some control components
indicate the current ventilation
percentage (bright = 100% ventilation).
Blue Visualisation of component (e.g. when changes are implemented via the master)
Magenta
DucoBox (master):
Software update via Duco Connectivity
Board or Duco Installation Kit
DucoBox (master):
Update completed

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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.
OUTDOORS HOUSE
ODA
EHA ETA
SUP
OUTDOORSHOUSE
ETA
SUP ODA
EHA
RIGHT-HAND settingLEFT-HAND setting
Fresh air Stale air
Air ducts to HOUSE Air ducts to OUTSIDE
SUP
Supply Supply air from the unit to the 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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3. Startup
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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4. 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, for example (bedrooms). Then confirm with 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 Installation 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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5. Pre-setting vents
In order to calibrate the air supply and extraction
correctly, these vents must be set depending on the
situation in accordance with the table below.
When using DucoVent Design vents always leave the outer
ring in place for an acoustic effect.

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6. Calibrating flow rates
Close all windows and doors. Ensure that all duct openings in the DucoBox Energy Premium are fully closed
and that the lid of the DucoBox Energy Premium 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 remote control version,
this can also be done by pressing the (lower) and (higher) buttons on a paired
remote control. 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, Remote control or making
large changes at the vent. The flow rate cannot be measured correctly until after
this time has elapsed.
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Now proceed 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 remote control.
Calibrating exhaust vents
6Repeat steps 3to 5inclusive for all exhaust vents.
7. 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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8. 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 or 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.
5 sec
2. Press once and hold a button on the component to be
removed in order to remove it from the network.
5 sec
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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9. Duco Installation App
Fast, efficient and simple: that is what the Duco Installation App stands for. This application supports - and
unburdens - installers to create and maintain an optimal living environment in an extremely user-friendly way.
Via the Installation App you can:
→Quickly and easily adjust the DucoBox ventilation system
→Convenient installation wizard
→Read and change parameters and generate an intervention report
→Read error messages
→Generate a ready-made ventilation report - in accordance with STS-73
→Add pictures of the installation
→Download documentation
→Perform software updates
Requirements for use
A Duco Installation Kit is required to use the Duco Installation App. This kit connects to the DucoBox via a local
Point to Point Wi-Fi connection.
The app and Installation Kit work with the following DucoBox models: DucoBox Silent Connect, DucoBox Focus,
DucoBox Energy Comfort (Plus) and DucoBox Energy Premium.

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Download the Duco Installation App for free on Google Play or in the App store:
Did you know that you get one year extra warranty when you
correctly adjust a DucoBox via the Duco Installation App?

L2001033- C 03.11.2023
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