DucoBox Silent Connectivity Board Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Duco
Table of Contents
DucoBox Silent Connectivity Board
Product Information: Connectivity Board
The Connectivity Board is an optional component that can be added to the DucoBox Silent Connect, DucoBox Focus, and DucoBox Energy. It allows interfacing with home automation and building management systems via REST API or ModBus TCP through Ethernet or wifi. The Connectivity Board also enables the use of the Duco Installation App.
LED Indications
- RED (flashing): Not connected
- ORANGE (flashing): Transitional phase (please wait)
- YELLOW (lit): Local point-to-point wifi active
- YELLOW (lit): Connected to local point-to-point wifi
- GREEN (flashing): Connected to the resident’s network (via Ethernet or wifi)
- GREEN (flashing): Connected to the resident’s network (via Ethernet or wifi) + Cloud connection activated
- PURPLE (flashing): Software update (please wait)
Scope of Delivery
The package includes the Connectivity Board.
Transport and Packaging
The Connectivity Board should be transported and packaged carefully to
avoid damage.
End of Service Life
For information regarding end-of-life disposal, refer to local regulations.
Service
Installation, connection, maintenance, and repairs should be done by a
recognized installer.
Warranty
For information regarding warranty, refer to www.duco.eu.
Legislation
Compliance with local legislation and regulations is required.
Product Usage Instructions: Connectivity Board
Mounting
- Isolate the DucoBox.
- Click the Connectivity Board into the provided place.
- Put the DucoBox under tension.
Connection to the Network
To connect the Connectivity Board to the local network, follow these steps:
Ethernet
- Connect the Connectivity Board to the network router with an Ethernet cable.
- The LED on the Connectivity Board flashes green when it is connected to the wifi network.
Wifi
- Activate the local point-to-point wifi by pressing the ‘INST’ button on the Connectivity Board or via the DucoBox Energy’s display menu; the LED will flash yellow and then light up.
- The SSID and password of the DucoBox can be found on the QR code sticker.
- If there is no SSID and password on the QR code, you can connect to the DUCO network; the password is 12345678.
- Go to your phone or PC settings: activate the wifi, select the network name (SSID), and enter the password.
- The yellow LEDs light up when you are connected to the network.
- Using the same device, surf to: https://192.168.4.1/networkconfig.html If you receive a message that the connection is not private, press advanced and then you can proceed to 192.168.4.1.
Translation from Dutch of the original instructions
For information regarding warranty, maintenance, technical data, etc., see
www.duco.eu.
Installation, connection, maintenance and repairs should be done by a
recognised installer. The electronic components of this product may be live.
Avoid contact with water.
Vero DUCO
– Handelsstraat 19 – 8630 Veurne – Belgium
tel +32 58 33 00 33 – info@duco.eu –
www.duco.eu
Application
The optional Connectivity Board can be applied to the DucoBox Silent Connect,
the DucoBox Focus and the DucoBox Energy. This PCB enables interfacing towards
home automation and building management systems via REST API (locally or via
the cloud) or ModBus TCP (locally). Both are possible via Ethernet or wifi.
The Connectivity Board also enables the Duco Installation App to be used
Mounting
LED indications
Connection to the network
Connect the Connectivity Board to the local network (of the resident) to link the DucoBox with a home automation or building management system via REST API. Connection on the local network is possible via Ethernet or wifi. If an Ethernet cable is connected, it is always given priority.
Ethernet
Connect the Connectivity Board to the network router with an Ethernet
cable.
The LED on the Connectivity Board flashes green when it is connected to the
wifi network
Wifi
- Activate the local point-to-point wifi by pressing the ‘INST’ button on the Connectivity Board or via the DucoBox Energy’s display menu; the LED will flash yellow and then light up.
- The SSID and password of the DucoBox can be found on the QR code sticker. If there is no SSID and password on the QR code, you can connect to the “DUCO” network; the password is 12345678.
- Go to your phone or PC settings: activate the wifi, select the network name (SSID) and enter the password. The 2 yellow LEDs light up when you are connected to the network.
- Using the same device, surf to: https://192.168.4.1/networkconfig.html
- Press ‘Scan wifi’ at the bottom of the page
- Under ‘Wifi Config’ (see example below), select the resident’s wifi network and confirm by clicking the green tick. Then enter the password and confirm again.
- Press ‘stop access point’ at the bottom of the page. The LED on the Connectivity Board flashes green when it is connected to the wifi network.
Scope of delivery
Before starting to install the PCB, check to ensure it is complete and undamaged. The Connectivity Board includes the following components:
- Connectivity Board
- Installation manual
Keep the installation manual in a safe place and pass it on it to anyone using the unit after you. The manual for all products can always also be found on the DUCO website: www.duco.eu
Transport and packaging
The necessary care must be exercised when transporting and unpacking the product. Avoid violent shocks during transport and handling. When unpacking the unit, check any loose parts and accessories for transport damage. Take care to ensure after unpacking that the packaging material is disposed of in an environmentally-friendly manner. Returning the packaging to the recycling loop saves raw materials and reduces the waste mountain.
End of service life
Disposing of the unit: old electric and electronic equipment often contains
valuable materials. However, it also contains harmful substances which are
necessary for the operation and safety of the unit. Accordingly, never dispose
of waste equipment with ordinary waste. Choose to have it disposed of in an
environmentally-friendly manner.
Service
Please refer to the maintenance instructions at
www.duco.eu and view the videos on duco.tv for more
information.
For service problems as a user:
Please contact your installer.
For service problems as an installer:
Please contact your DUCO product retailer.
Warranty
All warranty conditions concerning the DucoBox and DUCO’s ventilation systems can be found on the DUCO website. All complaints are to be reported to DUCO by the DUCO distributor with a clear description and the order/invoice number under which the products were delivered. In order to register the complaint, please use the complaint registration form found on the Duco website (mention the product’s serial number) and send it to service@duco.eu.
Legislation
The Connectivity Board is an (optional) part of a DucoBox.
The EC Declaration of Conformity can be consulted and downloaded from
www.duco.eu.