DUCO 2023 Energy Premium Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Duco
Table of Contents
DucoBox Energy Premium
HANDS ON
Connection & buttons
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)|
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| | In case of normal operation, the DucoBox LED will turn off after
some time in order to save energy.
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|
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.
| Air ducts to HOUSE | Air ducts to OUTSIDE |
|---|---|
| **SUP | |
| ** S upply | Supply air from the unit to the house |
| ** O utdoor A ir | Supply air from outdoors to the unit |
| **ETA | |
| ** E xtract A ir | Supply air from the house to the unit |
| ** E xhaust A ir | Exhaust air from the unit to outdoors |
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 CO2 and/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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Premium 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 foreach 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 -
Repeat steps 3 to 5 inclusive for all exhaust vents.
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.
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
- Activate ‘Installer mode’ by long-pressing 2 diagonal buttons on a paired control. The LED will flash green rapidly.
- Press once and hold a button on the component to be removed in order to remove it from the network.
- 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.
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.
Download the Duco Installation App for free on Google Play or in the App
store:
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.owow.duco.installer|
https://apps.apple.com/lu/app/duco-installation-app/id1593421862
Did you know that you get one year extra warranty when you correctly adjust a DucoBox via the Duco Installation App?
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