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2.8.1 Fixing 

 

The Central Controller is designed for installation in a housing or Control cabinet with hat rail provided. Mains 
power lines located near low-voltage lines and network connections may cause disturbances. Make sure that 
there is sufficient distance and use effective cable management techniques to avoid unintentional issues. 
 
The housing is placed on the hat rail and hooked in. By pulling the locking mechanism (with a screwdriver), 
the housing can be removed again.  

 

2.8.2 Removing and adding SD cards. 

The firmware of the central controller is stored on the SD card. Before commissioning the central controller 
the SD card must be plugged in, this can be verified by a clicking noise. (see arrow) 
 

Do not forcibly pull out the SD card! The SD card and the SD memory card socket may be damaged as 
a result. 
 

2.8.3 Electrical Connection 

The  central  controller  is the  interface  between the  modbus functionality  of the  MultiPlexBoxes,  and  the  PC 
software installed on the PC connected to the central controller via USB. The electrical connection is covered 
in the central controller manual. 

WARNING

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Failure  to  comply  with  regulations  and  warnings  may  result  in  serious  injury  or  fatal 
accidents with which Airflow Developments cannot be held responsible for.  

 

Assembly and maintenance work may only be carried out by a recognised person. 

 

Observe the general health and safety and accident prevention regulations for all 
work as well as regulatory regulations and guidelines. 

 

Follow all safety regulations, warnings, and instructions from the manufacturer in 
instructions and those of the utilities. 

 

Use only tested and suitable working and protective agents. 

 

Perform only work that is intended for you and perform it only if  

       you can carry the work out safely and professionally. 

All work on electrical systems is life-threatening due to electric shock! 

 

Electrical installations may only be installed by an approved electrical specialist, in 
accordance with the local regulations. 

 

The device is maintenance-free - the case must not be opened. 

 

During  a  thunderstorm,  do  not  install  the  device  or  connect  the  line  tucked  or 
loosened. 

 

Connect  cables  only  to  the  sockets  provided  for  this  purpose  and  use  only 
approved Accessories. 

 

Before working on the ventilation system equipment, switch the device off 
 

Summary of Contents for 90001255

Page 1: ...80001028 Issue 1 11 20 MultiPlexBox Part No 90001255 90001256 90001257 90001258 General Manual on the correct usage maintenance and installation of the MultiPlexBox Unit ...

Page 2: ... 1 2 Warranty and liability claims 3 1 3 Regulations Guidelines 3 1 4 Intended use 3 1 5 Scope of delivery 3 1 6 Shipping 3 1 7 Receipt 3 1 8 Storage Warehousing 4 1 9 Functional description 4 1 10 Fireplaces 4 1 11 Technical data 5 1 13 Accessories 7 1 Installation 7 2 Software 23 3 Commissioning 28 ...

Page 3: ...se it conforms to all applicable regulations and guidelines at its date of manufacture 1 4 Intended use The unit is intended for the supply and extract ventilation of living spaces and buildings in combination with a central ventilation system The unit is not a ready to use product and it can only be operated once it has been properly installed and connected to the ventilation system The unit may ...

Page 4: ...001254 A sensor for Humidity Ref no 90001248 and a sensor for Humidity and VOCs Ref no 90001249 are available for demand controlled automatic operation Figure 1 Functional Diagram 1 10 Fireplaces The relevant applicable rules for the joint operation of fireplaces ventilation extraction hoods and other devices must be observed as well as general building law and regulation requirements Airflow Deve...

Page 5: ...ol element J Y St Y 2 x 2 x 0 6 max 100 m Wiring diagram Wiring Diagram 10 Dimensions 1001 x 722 x 250 mm Weight 25 kg 125mm X 75mm MultiPlexBox Straight 90001257 Installation room requirements 5 55 C 95 Range of application 40 220 m h precision 10 m3 h Measurement accuracy 10 m h Pressure loss w open control damper 6 79 Pa Voltage Frequency 1 230 V 50 Hz Power consumption max 6 W Protection categ...

Page 6: ...6 Dimensions MultiPlexBox Right 90 125 mm x 75 mm 90001255 MultiPlexBox Left 90 125 mm x 75 mm 90001256 MultiPlexBox straight through 75mm 90001257 MultiPlexBox straight through 125mm 90001258 ...

Page 7: ...ors The unit cover must be freely accessible for maintenance and installation work Please ensure you reference the domestic compliance guide for proper duct installation 2 1 Ducting installation When designing the ductwork use the shortest possible runs Supply and extract air rooms must be defined in advance Extractor hoods must not be connected to the system Sufficient overflow openings door gap ...

Page 8: ...pended and concrete installation 2 4 Installation of Sensors Please follow this guidance to install the VOC and Humidity sensors 1 Open the unit cover 2 Clip the four plastic sleeves into the provided holes on the extract air side e g with flat nose pliers 3 Attach the sensor board 4 Insert the cable through the corner opening in and connect the sensor to the control board 5 Close the unit cover a...

Page 9: ...here it is required and attach with fixing screws using the 4 connection points on the corners of the unit The unit can be precisely aligned or readjusted using the mounting brackets 4 Establish duct connections to the central ventilation unit following the guidance provided on section 2 5 and referring to the diagram Cut the pipes Airflex Round to length wind up the sealing ring to the 3rd ring o...

Page 10: ...optimally filled during concreting 2 Remove the dust protection caps on the required connectors Then shorten the Airflex Pro duct parallel to the grooves insert a seal in the 3rd trough and insert up to the stop in the corresponding connectors The connectors only ensure a secure connection if the pipe has been shortened the seal has been inserted and the pipe is pressed over the groove in the conn...

Page 11: ...The connection set 90001247 which is available as an accessory is required for the connection of the MultiPlexBox and connection plate 90001252 Contents of connection set 12 pcs plastic fitting B 2 pcs wide mounting bracket A 2 pcs narrow mounting bracket incl screws Please follow the step by step guidance on page 12 A Plastic blanking caps B Mounting bracket with screws C Wide mounting bracket wi...

Page 12: ...racket B from the connection set to the MultiPlexBox The casing screws are used for attachment loosen the four casing screws and reattach with the mounting bracket The factory mounted mounting brackets can be removed in advance if necessary 5 Screw the connection screw from the connection set into one side of the connection plate and mount the MultiPlexBox here using the slotted hole in the mounti...

Page 13: ...pply company must be 2 5 1 Electrical connection points Refer to table below for reference to connection points on the MultiPlexBox control panel A Mains Voltage 230 V AC B Switching contact potential free max 5 A C Modbus A D Modbus B E Control unit F USB PC connection Cables The required cables to make the electrical connections Mains connection 3x1 5 mm or 3x1 mm Control Unit signal cable J Y S...

Page 14: ...ction points on page 13 G Pressure Sensor supply air L K Exhaust air damper motor H Pressure Sensor supply air H L Supply air damper motor I Pressure Sensor extract air L M Sensor J Pressure Sensor extract air H N Fine fuse T 3 15 A N M L K J I H G A B C D E F ...

Page 15: ...ECO and touchscreen controller are different see following figure ECO Controller connections Please refer to the wiring diagram 1 for more instructions on wiring the ECO controller to the MultiPlexBox Please refer to the wiring diagram 1 for instruction on making the electrical connection RS484 RS484 12 V GND Diagram 1 Eco Controller ...

Page 16: ...ntroller connections Please refer to the wiring diagram 2 for more instructions on wiring the controller to the MultiPlexBox Please refer to the wiring diagram 2 Diagram 2 Touchscreen Controller RS484 A RS484 B 12 V GND ...

Page 17: ...l switch or button Every digital input can de activate another function These can be defined in the commissioning software Please refer to the wiring diagram below 2 8 Assembling the Central Controller This chapter contains important information for the assembly of the central controller and the establishment of network connections to the MultiPlexBoxes The assembly may only be carried out by a qu...

Page 18: ...ion is covered in the central controller manual WARNING Failure to comply with regulations and warnings may result in serious injury or fatal accidents with which Airflow Developments cannot be held responsible for Assembly and maintenance work may only be carried out by a recognised person Observe the general health and safety and accident prevention regulations for all work as well as regulatory...

Page 19: ...and guidance PLEASE REFER TO YOUR CENTRAL CONTROLLER MANUAL FOR THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND WIRING DIAGRAM Refer to the below diagram for an overview of the connections of the Central Controller PWR Power The Central controller requires a 12 V 24 V DC voltage this can be from the ventilation unit if applicable or a separate power supply Digital IN Digital input This is for digital input into the...

Page 20: ...e MultiPlexBoxes Two 120 Ω end resistors are required each of which is connected to the two ends of the Modbus on the last device in the network Details about network scenarios are provided in the following section If only the Line A port is used the termination resistor must be plugged in The second terminator is inserted into the last flat box of the Modbus If two Modbus lines are established i ...

Page 21: ...21 Series Connection Central Controller Master MultiPlexBox Slave 120Ω Resistor ...

Page 22: ...22 Double series connection Central Controller Master MultiPlexBox Slave 120Ω Resistor ...

Page 23: ...only be changed directly at the MultiPlexBox By using device addresses that are as functional as possible you can later shorten the search in the configuration software and reduce the time taken If you change the device address of a MultiPlexBox it is important that you change the new device address next to the type plate on the unit Do not damage the type plate this will result in loss of warrant...

Page 24: ...isplayed in table 2 Software Overview at the bottom of this chapter Each main menu contains submenus and options Please see below a summary of the main menus and their function 3 1 1 Current Values Menu The current values menu allows you to view the values of the unit you are currently connected to In this menu you can find the options to adjust the Ventilation rate check your sensor values check ...

Page 25: ...ion of collective alarms Minimum Ventilation Level You can determine whether the box completely closes the air dampner to block air or simply to reduces to run on basic ventilation level Basic Ventilation level Set the value for the basic ventilation level volume flow here Ventilation Level 1 You can enter the calculated reduced ventilation value here Ventilation Level 2 You can enter the calculat...

Page 26: ...evelopments service team 3 2 3 Saved Settings Load from file Allows you to load your saved configuration from your windows file explorer Save to file Allows you to save the settings for your box using the windows file explorer The below table table 2 is displaying the layout of the commissioning software from the 3 main menus and their respective submenus as well as the values that can be inputted...

Page 27: ...tilation Level Basic Ventilation Ventilation level 1 Ventilation level 2 Ventilation level 3 Adjust Volume flow supply basic Adjust Volume flow supply air level 1 Adjust Volume flow supply air level 2 Adjust Volume flow supply air level 3 Adjust volume flow extract air basic Adjust volume flow extract air level 1 Adjust volume flow extract air level 2 Adjust volume flow extract air level 3 Duratio...

Page 28: ...sible In your possession must be a laptop with a free USB A port and USB cable A to B and an installed copy of the MultiPlexBox software package A laptop tablet with USB A output or corresponding adapter is required for the commissioning One USB A to B cable is also required recommended length min 2m depends on installation situation 4 2 Adjustment and Measurement 1 Check in advance that all the c...

Page 29: ...explorer If necessary restart the MultiPlexBox disconnect power supply wait approx 1 minute reactivate Table 3 Software Errors 4 4 Practical Tips Tips for helping with the management of your unit Apartment types can be created and saved In case of a building with multiple identical residential units the saved data can be easily loaded and the copy function enables configuration within seconds Conn...

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