inVENTer Connect. User manual

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Operating Instructions
inVENTer Connect
Controller platform

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inVENTer Connect controller platform | Operating instructions
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Disclaimer
This documentation represents an translation of the original operating instructions.
The information on access to the operating instructions must be passed on to third parties when
the system is handed over.
The content of this documentation has been checked for compliance with the described
components. Nevertheless deviations may still occur, therefore no guarantee of compliance can
be provided.
This documentation describes the functionality of the standard scope. For reasons of clarity, the
documentation does not purport to cover all details on all types of the product and cannot cover
every conceivable scenario for commissioning, operation, cleaning and care.
The illustrations in this document may di󰀨er slightly from the design of the product that you have
purchased. The same functionality is ensured despite any design deviations.
This documentation is updated regularly. Necessary corrections and appropriate supplements are
always included in subsequent editions. You can nd the latest version at
www.inventer.de/downloads.
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Table of contents
1 User and safety instructions ..................................................................................................4
1.1 User information.............................................................................................................4
1.2 Safety instructions..........................................................................................................5
2 System overview .....................................................................................................................7
2.1 Easy Connect e16 controller (incl. humidity/temperature sensor) .................................7
2.2 Connect inner cover.......................................................................................................9
2.3 Sensor technology .........................................................................................................10
2.4 "inVENTer Mobile" app...................................................................................................13
3 Operation and set-up on the controller.................................................................................14
3.1 General information........................................................................................................14
3.2 Initial setup of the controller ...........................................................................................18
3.3 Pairing of system components.......................................................................................23
3.4 Selecting ventilation zones / Showing the status of ventilation zones ...........................29
3.5 Changing the fan settings ..............................................................................................31
3.6 Activating the boost / pause function globally ................................................................36
3.7 Activating the boost / pause function by zone................................................................40
3.8 Acknowledging warnings / notications..........................................................................44
3.9 Resetting the controller and devices..............................................................................46
4 Operation and setup with the app..........................................................................................48
4.1 Adding the controller to the app .....................................................................................48
4.2 The screen of the app ....................................................................................................50
4.3 "Device overview" menu ................................................................................................51
4.4 Device identication .......................................................................................................53
4.5 Renaming components ..................................................................................................53
4.6 Changing the direction of rotation of the fan ..................................................................54
4.7 Assigning devices to the ventilation zones ....................................................................55
4.8 Dening ventilation zones and their properties ..............................................................56
4.9 Advanced settings..........................................................................................................63
4.10 Setting the device as a signal amplier (repeater function) ...........................................81
5 Cleaning and care....................................................................................................................85
5.1 Easy Connect e16 controller..........................................................................................85
5.2 Connect inner cover.......................................................................................................86
5.3 Sensor technology .........................................................................................................90
6 Accessories and spare parts..................................................................................................93
7 Troubleshooting and disposal ...............................................................................................94
8 Warranty and guarantee..........................................................................................................97
9 Service......................................................................................................................................97
10 Annex........................................................................................................................................98
10.1 Ventilation proles (time intervals of the factory setting)................................................98
10.2 Automatic ventilation proles .........................................................................................101

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USER AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1 User and safety instructions
1.1 User information
Safety and warning instructions
The safety instructions in these operating instructions have a uniform structure and are marked
with a symbol on the left side of the instruction. A signal word above the text also indicates the
hazard level. If several hazard levels exist, the highest level safety instruction is always used.
The safety and warning instructions contain the following information:
SIGNAL WORD:
Type and origin of the hazard. Possible consequences of the hazard!
Measures to avoid the hazard.
The signal word indicates the severity of the potential hazard unless the preventive measures are
taken:
DANGER means: Immediate danger of serious injury or death.
CAUTION means: Potential risk of mild / moderate physical injury or death.
NOTICE means: Direct or possible risk of property damage due to an adverse
event/state.
If you see these signs, ensure you observe the described measures to prevent possible hazards
and/or damage.
Other symbols and notices used in this documentation
In addition to the safety instructions, the following symbols are used:
A TIP symbol indicates practical and useful tips for handling the devices on the
inVENTer Connect controller platform.
Before each step, any additional tools and materials required for the task are listed.
Red bar over a graphic: graphic shows the interior wall.
Blue bar over a graphic: graphic shows the exterior wall.
► Action required: This prompts the user to perform a specic action.
Check the results requires you to check the results of the action you have performed.
Book: refers to another section in this documentation.
Action focus: To be taken into account in the corresponding step.
Scroll: Operating option within the "inVENTer Mobile" app.
By swiping across the screen (horizontally: or vertically: ), you can scroll through
various selection and setting screens, e.g. ventilation proles.

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1.2 Safety instructions
The operating instructions are part of your inVENTer Connect controller platform and must be
available at all times (see www.inventer.de/downloads). When handing the system to a third party,
the information regarding access to the operating instructions must be handed over also.
Before performing any work on the system, read the operating instructions carefully and observe
all information in this section regarding commissioning, operation, cleaning and care. Also note
the safety instructions that precede the described handling instructions.
Non-observance of safety instructions could result in injury and/or property damage.
Intended use
The inVENTer Connect controller platform may only be used to control the decentralised
iV ventilation units with heat recovery (iV-Smart+, iV14-Zero, iV-Light or iV-Compact product
series, each equipped with the Connect inner cover) from inVENTer GmbH.
Specically, the following must be used:
• The Easy Connect e16 controller to control the devices included in the system.
• The Connect inner cover controlled by the controller to control the inVENTer ventilation units
with heat recovery.
• The sensor system is paired to the controller (FTS19-Connect Indoor/Outdoor humidity/temper-
ature sensor, CS2-Connect CO2sensor and SK19-Connect switching contact) to supply
temperature, humidity and CO2 values to the controller, which in turn uses these values to
control the inVENTer ventilation units with heat recovery.
Requirements for intended use:
• Use the units integrated into the ventilation system only in accordance with the applications that
are described in this documentation and only in conjunction with devices that are recommend-
ed, approved and named by inVENTer GmbH in this documentation.
Changes or modications to the devices are not permitted.
• In particular, use the FTS19-Connect Indoor humidity/temperature sensor exclusively to meas-
ure the humidity and temperature of indoor air, the FTS19-Connect Outdoor humidity/tempera-
ture sensor to measure the humidity and temperature of outdoor air, the CO2 sensor exclusively
to measure the carbon dioxide content as well as the temperature and humidity of indoor air
and the SK19-Connect switching contact exclusively to integrate safety devices while simulta-
neously operating the ventilation system with replaces and all four only in conjunction with the
Easy Connect e16 controller. Changes or modications to sensors and switching contacts are
not permitted.
• Proper operation and maintenance are required for trouble-free and safe operation of the
system.
• These operating instructions are only valid in conjunction with the installation and oper-
ating instructions of the corresponding ventilation device with Connect compatibility and
supplement these. All legal notices that are listed in the respective installation and operating
instructions also apply without restriction to this document.
• All devices integrated into the inVENTer Connect controller platform comply with technical
safety requirements and standards of electrical devices. The controller platform may only be set
up and operated in conjunction with this documentation.

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• CAUTION:
The inVENTer Connect controller platform must not be commissioned for the rst time, operator
or cleaned by children and/or persons who are not able to do so safely due to their physical,
sensory or mental abilities, inexperience or lack of knowledge, unless they are supervised by a
person responsible for their safety or have received instructions from them on how to operate
the system. Small children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the system's
devices.
• NOTICE:
If the locking arm of the inner cover is in the wrong position, the locking arm can break o󰀨.
Before the closing ap is (re-)tted, the locking arm must be swivelled to the right. This is done
exclusively using the Easy Connect e16 controller or the "inVENTer Mobile" app. To do this,
switch all devices to pause (3.6: Boost/Pause or when operating via app 4.2 | 4.8: Set
ventilation mode and level). Never swivel the locking arm by hand!
Any kind of use other than the intended use will exclude all liability claims.
Unintended use
The inVENTer Connect controller platform is intended exclusively for the control of the ventilation
devices specied in the section on intended use. Any other use is strictly prohibited.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
inVENTer Connect controller platform | Operating instructions
2 System overview
The inVENTer Connect controller platform is an innovative control system for decentralised
iV ventilation unitss with heat recovery featuring the use of the Connect inner cover from
inVENTer GmbH.
Up to 16 devices can be integrated into the inVENTer Connect controller platform.
Communication between the control unit and the devices takes place:
• wirelessly via the RF868 MHz network or
• via a RS485 data cable.
The inVENTer Connect controller platform can be assembled with the following devices,
depending on individual requirements:
2.1 Easy Connect e16 controller (incl. humidity/temperature sensor)
The Easy Connect e16 controller (in the following text
"controller") is the control centre for the inVENTer Connect
controller platform. It is used to control and program the
individual devices.
The controller has a display screen and keys for quick access,
making it possible to use it as a programming unit.
The controller also serves as the system interface for the
"inVENTer Mobile" app (Android / iOS). Communication between
the mobile device and the controller takes place via Bluetooth
Low Energy (BLE).
There are two ways to operate the inVENTer Connect controller platform:
• Directly via the controller;
• Via the "inVENTer Mobile" app in conjunction with the controller.
In order to be able to use the full range of functions of all devices in the system in the best possi-
ble way, we recommend operating and conguring the controller via the "inVENTer Mobile" app.
The capacitive sensor keys available on the programming unit can be used to make quick settings
for the ventilation system.
The status display (LED, multi-coloured) shows the status of the controller by means of lights in
various colours (3.1: Controller operation, General).
The mode key can be used to trigger system congurations. The di󰀨erent actions are triggered by
holding the mode key for di󰀨erent lengths of time.
The display screen shows all the information about the ventilation system (ventilation system in
normal operation) or, when changing/manually overriding settings that determine function-dening
settings, setting screens are displayed.

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Function
After installation and connection to the power supply, the controller starts with the factory settings
and the display screen shows the room temperature and humidity, which are transmitted by the
sensor integrated into the controller.
The desired devices can then be paired with the controller and thus integrated into the ventilation
system (3.3: Pairing), as well as be set up.
The display screen rst shows the number of paired devices. When pairing is complete,
the display screen shows the corresponding symbol for the device in question.
The controller assigns all newly paired devices to ventilation zone 1 by default. This can be
changed later and di󰀨erent ventilation proles can be assigned to the ventilation zones
(4: Operation and setup via app).
If the user disconnects a device and thus removes it from the ventilation system, the
device-specic data is deleted from the internal database and an updated list is sent to all devices
in the ventilation zone.
If a device is paired with the controller but is in error mode, the controller updates the device
status to mark that device as o󰀪ine or not present. The user is notied via the display screen or
app and can correct the error.

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2.2 Connect inner cover
The Connect inner cover (in the following text "inner cov-
er") is a network inner cover (radio or RS485 data cable)
and replaces the standard inner covers of the iV-Smart+,
iV14-Zero, iV-Light and iV-Compact ventilation units to
facilitate integration into the inVENTer Connect network.
In addition to the radio interface, the inner covers have
local control electronics, a power supply unit and an
automatic closing ap.
It controls the speed and direction of each decentralised
inVENTer ventilation unit with heat recovery connected
to it.
Paired (by radio or by cable) with the controller, it is controlled by the latter.
For initial setup and to integrate the inner cover into the ventilation system (3.2, 3.3),
a button and associated LED are used which provide feedback or can display the device status.
Function
If an inner cover is paired to the controller, it controls the associated ventilation unit (one ventila-
tion unit per inner cover) using the information received from the controller. It controls 4 ventilation
modes with di󰀨erent speed levels in which the respective inVENTer ventilation unit then operates:
• Heat recovery
In heat recovery mode, each ventilation unit changes direction (supply air / extract air) every
70 seconds. Ventilation units can be "paired" so that two units form a pair that works in opposite
phases, i.e. one ventilation unit works in ventilation while the other one vents. After 70 seconds,
both units switch over to the other direction.
• Unidirectional ventilation
In this ventilation mode, the units in a ventilation zone operate with a constant air ow direction,
with one unit per pair of units operating in the supply air direction and the other in the extract air
direction.
• Pause function
The ventilation units pause for a pre-dened period of time. The automatic closing ap is closed
for this time. Operation is then continued on the basis of the ventilation prole selected for this
ventilation zone (saved in the controller, ventilation prole tables Annex).
• Switch o󰀨
The ventilation units are switched o󰀨 and the closing aps close.
There are four levels for the ventilation units, which dene the units' speed and air ow. These can
be adapted by users to their personal values.
The factory standard settings for the ventilation levels are:
• Level 1 – 25 %
• Level 2 – 35 %
• Level 3 – 50 %
• Level 4 – 100 %

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2.3 Sensor technology
Di󰀨erent sensors are available in the inVENTer Connect controller platform. These are required
to monitor the relevant parameters in the various ventilation zones and to ensure automated
ventilation control according to the set proles. Demand-controlled ventilation is enabled in the
ventilation zone assigned to the sensor on the basis of the respective reference variable.
The CO2 sensor also has a humidity/temperature sensor.
For initial setup and to integrate the sensor system into the ventilation system (3.2; 3.3),
a button and an associated LED are used in each case.
The data transmission between the sensors and controller takes place at xed intervals. Depend-
ing on the sensor, the value determination is dened as a xed cycle or as a check cycle:
• Fixed cycle (60 minutes):
Here the sensor system sends a signal to the controller together with the sensor value
(temperature, humidity, CO2 content), thereby reporting its status.
• Check cycle:
Here the sensor values are read periodically and checked whether they correspond to the
specied value or are within the tolerance range for this value.
If there are any deviations, the newly measured data is transmitted to the controller.
CS2-Connect CO2sensor (incl. humidity/temperature sensor)
Figure 1: CS2-Connect CO2sensor
The CO2content is a good indicator of the air quality in the room. The higher the CO2content of
the air, the worse the air quality.
The CO2sensor is used for background monitoring of the CO2 concentration in the indoor air in the
ventilation zone in question. It also has a humidity/temperature sensor for monitoring the humidity
indoors as well as the indoor temperature.
The CO2sensor operates according to the NDIR (non-dispersive, infrared) measuring principle
by using an infrared light tuned to the wavelength of CO2. The attenuation of the infra-red light is
detected by the sensor and converted into a processable output signal. It detects the CO2concen-
tration in the ambient air within a range of 400 – 10,000 ppm.
It transmits the CO2 values determined to the controller by radio (RF868MHz network) or
RS485 data cable. If the measured CO2 content of the indoor air exceeds the limit dened via the
app (factory setting 1,500 ppm), all ventilation units assigned to the ventilation zone are switched
to ventilation operating mode, level 3.
1 Housing with sensor electronics
2 LED (multi-coloured)
3 Button
1
2
3