Page 2
Wärmerückgewinnung GmbH. Any in-house reproduction intended to evaluate the product or for proper use is permitted and is not subject to approval. PAUL manufacturer warranty The current warranty terms can be downloaded from the Internet (www.paul-lueftung.de) or can be obtained in hard copy via the usual channels of distribution. Trademarks All trademarks are acknowledged, even if they are not labelled separately.
Index Preamble ..........................6 Validity ............................6 Target group ..........................6 Introduction ..........................7 Warranty and Liability ......................7 1.1.1 Warrant Terms ......................... 7 1.1.2 Liability ............................. 7 Safety ............................7 1.2.1 Intended use ..........................7 1.2.1.1 Heat recovery unit NOVUS ...................... 7 1.2.1.2 Control unit ..........................
Page 4
2.3.2.11 Submenu Flap of the Geothermal Heater Exchanger (GHE) ..........23 2.3.2.12 Submenu Cooling brine defroster ..................24 2.3.3 Boost ventilation mode with external boost ventilation sensing device ......... 24 Maintenance by the operator ....................24 2.4.1 Replacement of the filter ......................24 2.4.2 Resetting the filter run-time ....................
Page 5
3.9.3 Technical specification NOVUS (F) 300 ................55 3.9.4 Technical specification NOVUS (F) 450 ................57 3.9.5 Dimensional sketch ........................ 59 3.9.6 Plant 1 circuit diagram NOVUS ....................60 3.9.7 Plant 2 circuit diagram NOVUS with integrated defroster ............61 3.9.8 Plant 3 Terminal scheme of through terminal X10 ..............
0 Preamble Thank you for deciding on the heat recovery unit NOVUS (F) 300/450. Validity This document applies to the following types of devices: • NOVUS (F) 300 series • NOVUS (F) 450 series The types of device NOVUS (F) 300 series and NOVUS (F) 450 series, are hereinafter referred to under the common product name NOVUS, unless details are for type differentiation.
For safety reasons, it is not permitted to modify the product or to install parts which are not expressly recommended for this product or distributed by PAUL Wärmerückgewinnung GmbH. Only use the NOVUS in accordance with the information contained in the enclosed documentation and the standards and directives valid on site: •...
• Only operate the device with the casing cover being mounted; The specifications mentioned in this document must not be changed: • The instructions for regular checking and maintenance of the device must be strictly complied with; • Any modification of the NOVUS is prohibited; All enclosed documentation is a part of the product: •...
W.C.s and in introducing an equal quantity of fresh air into living rooms, bedrooms and children’s rooms. In the NOVUS 300 series and NOVUS 450 series are designed with patented reverse flow channel heat exchanger of plastic for the heat recovery. The NOVUS F 300 series and NOVUS F 450 series are equipped with a membrane moisture heat exchanger (enthalpy exchanger) which, due to its physical properties, is not only able to transfer heat, but also moisture.
The type plate is located on the side of the air connections of the HRU. The type plate must be permanently attached to the product. Fig 2: Name plate NOVUS 300 Fig 3: Name plate NOVUS F 300...
2.1.2 Requirements on the assembly site The heat recovery unit is suitable for being mounted in frost-free interior areas. The indoor-climate ambient conditions must not permanently exceed 70 % r. F. at 22 °C. 2.1.3 Frost protection The NOVUS is equipped with automatic frost protection which prevents that the heat exchanger freezes at very low outside air temperatures.
2.2.1.1 Operating functions LED control panel Symbol Designation Explanation By pressing this key, the supply and extract air mode are Supply air and extract set. air mode By pressing this key, only the extract air mode is set. The Extract air mode supply air mode is switched off.
Key combination By pressing the key combination for at least 3 s, the configuration mode configuration mode upper temperature threshold of By- … upper temperature pass is activated and the LEDs L8 and L10 are blinking. threshold of by-pass By means of the keys, only the upper temperature threshold for the opening of the by-pass can be adjusted in dependency on the extract air temperature between 21°C Keys for setting upper...
is lit Supply and extract air mode blinks Error sensor: Fans are switched off, by-pass closes flashes Standby mode active L8 + L10 blink Configuration mode for upper temperature threshold of by-pass (display only during the configuration phase) L8 + L11 + L12 blinken General error, the error number is displayed in a binary form by means of the LEDs L1 to L7 (see Tab.
2.2.2.1 Operating function and signalling of the TFT touch panel Symbol Designation Explanation Fan speed 0 (FS0) The fans stand still. This fan speed is used in the functions Automatic timing mode and Un-occupied mode. Button By touching this button, the lowest permanent fan speed 1 is Fan speed 1 (FS1) set.
Page 16
Button By touching this button, the touchpad is deactivated, except Activate key lock for this button. The screen is dimmed and becomes inactive (cleaning status). Button If it is touched again and held down (for approx. 2-3 s) you Deactivate key lock reach the start menu again.
Menu structure of the TFT touch panel The menu structure is made up of the start menu and three main menus (information, settings and setup). When activating the TFT touch panel, the start menu is displayed. The main menus are each divided up into submenus, allowing the access to information or parameter changes.
2.3.1 Main menu Information The main menu Information is divided into eight submenus. In the submenus, information on the current device status as well as selected factory pre-sets (e.g. type of device) are visualised. Using the navigation buttons, the respective menu is selected and called up with the Enter key. 2.3.1.1 Submenu Current message Here, a piece of information (e.
Symbol Designation Explanation / actions Button Using the button Fan speed 1, activate FS1 and parameterise Fan speed 1 (FS1) it with the navigation buttons. Setting range: 17 % < FS1 < FS2 Button Using the button Fan speed 3, activate FS3 and parameterise Fan speed 3 (FS3) it with the navigation buttons.
2.3.2.4 Submenu Automatic Two operating modes are provided in the automatic mode: • Automatic timing • Automatic sensor The desired operating mode of the automatic mode is selected using the navigation buttons (red background of the text) and by setting the checkmark, and confirmed with Enter. 2.3.2.4.1 Automatic timing Symbol...
point (range stop parameter p2) of a linear characteristic curve for the fan speed are parameterized between 17 % and 100 %. Using the navigation buttons, the characteristic variables (red background of the text) to be parameterised can be selected and the values can be set using the buttons + / -. Output signal sensor Symbol Designation...
In order to avoid drafts resulting from a supply air temperature too low, the by-pass remains closed below an intake air limit temperature. The limit value of the intake air temperature can be set in the main menu setup between 12 °C ... 20 °C (factory setting 13 °C).
The plant must not be operated without filter. During filter replacement and maintenance work, the ventilation device must be switched off! Two high-quality original PAUL filters are installed inside the NOVUS, which is recognisable by the imprinted PAUL logo. The filters can be purchased online from PAUL Wärmerückgewinnung GmbH at...
Page 25
After the corresponding message of the control panel or after visualisation of a programmed digital output signal, the filters in the NOVUS shall be checked. In order to do so, proceed as follows: 1. Switch the device to standby mode or disconnect it from the power supply.
Page 26
4. Pull the filters D out of the filter slide-in compartments by means of the filter strap E. Fig 14: Removal of the filter 5. Push the new filters in the filter slide-in compartments with regard to the flow direction F. The filters are marked with an arrow according to the required flow direction.! Fig 15: Install the new filter Pollen filters are to be inserted in the filter slide-in compartment of the intake air...
6. Insert the filter cover caps. Make sure that the recessed grips of both filter cover caps face each other in the filter slide-in compartment. Fig 16: Position when the recessed grips of the filter cover caps face each other 7.
Disposal When the life time cycle of your NOVUS has expired, the company PAUL Wärmerückgewinnung GmbH offers you free take-back. If you do not make use of the possibility of feedback of recyclable product parts into the cycle of materials, we would like to remind you that the NOVUS must not be disposed of in the normal household garbage.
3 Hints for qualified personnel This section describes how to install and commission the NOVUS, how to analyse errors and how to carry out special maintenance work. Prinzipal configuration of the system Fig 17: General system outline with MVHR NOVUS and integrated defroster, version LEFT The basic configuration of the system is universally valid and does not represent the system outline of the project-related ventilation plant! It is designed for representation of the plant-specific system structure for sensors and ventilation equipment.
• Sufficient space for air duct connections and maintenance work 3.2.1 Transport and packing Proceed with care when transporting and unpacking the NOVUS. The packaging of the device may only be removed immediately before assembly! Prior to and during assembly interruptions, the open air duct connection stubs must be protected against ingress of construction dust and moisture! 3.2.2 Checking of the scope of delivery...
Page 31
2. Note depending on the installation location, the required minimum clearances to finished floor! Fig 20: Horizontal wall mounting (HORIZONTAL - RIGHT version) Fig 19: Vertical wall mounting (RIGHT version) 3. Glue each piece of the enclosed, self-adhesive rubber buffer D in the bottom corner region on the rear panel of the device.
Fig 22: Hanging into the mounting sheet 3.3.2 Mounting on a mounting frame The area of the mounting frame has dimensions of 620 x 480 mm and is vertically adjustable between 280 mm and 320 mm using mounting frame feet. The mounting frame consists of two long side parts with the frame feet and two short side parts Fig 23: Parts of the mounting frame Mount the individual parts of the mounting frame in accordance with the figures.
Page 33
2. The tongues A of the short part are snapped into guiding slots B of the long part to fix both parts together in direction of the arrow.. Fig 25: Fixing of the footboards 3. Now insert both the other two footboards together. Fig 26: Each two together fixed footboards 4.
Fig 28: Adjust the mounting frame 6. Put the NOVUS on the mounting frame by hooking the tongues in the bottom slot openings of the rear panel. See Fig 22. 3.3.3 Air duct connection Observe the following points when mounting the air ducts: •...
Fig 30: Arrangement drainage of the intake air duct and exhaust air duct • If a silencer is provided at the exhaust air stub, it must be guided upwards by means of a bend in order to protect it against drenching caused by condensate returning from the exhaust air duct. •...
Page 36
Siphons can dry up! Water has to be refilled if: • the device is commissioned • the siphon makes noises (slurping) Ein dry siphon is recommended by PAUL Wärmerückgewinnung GmbH, particalur when using the enthalpy exchanger! (no limitation of the functionality if drying up)
Electrical connections Electrical connections must be established in accordance with the applied standards to electrical equipment and only by qualified personnel! The electrical power supply of the NOVUS is provided via the 3-pole plug connection A of a lower power device by means of the power cable.
3.4.1 Connection of the adapter board The adapter board with the 2-fold RJ45 plug connection and the 5-pole screw terminal X1 is used for communication of the modules via the internal RS485-BUS. The CAT5 network cable establishes the internal connection between the RJ45 jack of the NOVUS and one of the two RJ45-jack of the adapter board.
The connectors of the ribbon cable which are protected against polarity reversal must be carefully plugged into the jacks of the respective boards! Fig 38: Touchpad with stainless steel frame; ribbon cable of the control unit adapter; Touchpad engaged in the in-wall base plate (from left to right) The smaller side of the stainless steel frame of the ready-made TFT touch panel has to point upwards.
Connect third TFT touch panel Sequence of steps for software addressing not applicable since address number = 1 (factory setting) Tab. 21: Sequence of steps connection / addressing of several TFT control panels The connection of several control panels with the same address number results in a communication error! The operation mode of the ventilation device is based on the last input instruction at one of the TFT touch panels connected.
through terminal X10 is established by means of the cable prescribed for the transmission of the sensor signal. The introduction of the cable into the NOVUS is realised in one of the pre-cut cable bushings. Through terminal X10 Wire cable sensor module X10.6 (analogue input1) Wire 1 (sensor signal 0-10 V or 4-20 mA) X10.7 (GND)
DIO2: Message in general (as digital output signal) Only DIO1 is connected to the through terminal X10. Through terminal X10 Contact designation X10.7 Digital input or output 1 (can be parameterized) X10.8 Digital input or output 1 (GND) Tab. 27: Terminal assignment digital inputs or outputs 3.4.10 Operation without a control unit connected When operating the ventilation device without control panel, the control operates according to the...
Page 43
Buttons By touching the navigation buttons, select the submenu Fan Navigation speeds and confirm with the Enter button. Button Activate the fan speed 2 (FS2) by touching the corresponding Fan speed 2 button. (FS2) Buttons Parameterise fan speed 2 (FS3) in accordance with characteristic Navigation curves for the nominal air volume flow Graph 1 (NOVUS F 300), graph 2 (NOVUS F 450)
Fig 41: Chart 2, setting values nominal air flow NOVUS (F) 450 with fan speed 2 (FS2) 3.5.2.2 Adjustment of the nominal air flow with LED control panel For adjusting the ventilation plant, the speed of the LED control panel which corresponds to the settings of set value.
Menu settings by qualified personnel / service staff The password-protected parameters may only be changed by a competent expert or service staff! 3.6.1 Main menu Setup The main menu Setup is divided in eight submenus. The access to the submenus is password-protected. Symbol Designation Explanation / actions...
Buttons Selection Type defroster heater Navigation Select the respective type by touching the navigation buttons (red background of the text). Button By touching the Checkmark button, the type of defroster heater is Checkmark selected. Button By touching the Cancel / back button, exit the menu levels until the Cancel / back start menu appears.
3.6.1.3 Submenu Supplementary heating The following settings are made in the submenu supplementary heating: • Parameterisation of the duct temperature • Selection of the type of supplementary heater battery Electric heater battery Hot water heater battery Symbol Designation Explanation / actions Buttons Duct temperature Navigation...
Page 48
Buttons Test by-pass Navigation Select the respective type by touching the navigation buttons (red background of the text). Button By touching the button Open by-pass, the by-pass flap is Open by-pass positioned in OPEN position. Button By touching the button Close by-pass, the by-pass flap is Close by-pass positioned in CLOSE position.
3.6.1.5 Submenu Flap of the geothermal heat exchanger (GHE) In this menu, it is specified whether a flap of the geothermal heat exchanger is available. Symbol Designation Explanation / actions Button By touching the button Checkmark, an available flap of the Checkmark geothermal heat exchanger is released.
Page 50
Fig 42: Removing the maintenance flap from the front panel 3. According to the sequence of steps, pull the front hood in the area of the two spring shackles (on the front bottom side of the device) off the device by approx. 5 cm first. Then, slide the front hood towards the supply air duct connections out of the slotted openings (on the front surface of the device).
Page 51
Fig 44: Removing the EPP foam cover of the heat exchanger 5. Now pull the heat exchanger D by means of the strap E from the EPP housing. Fig 45: Pulling the heat exchanger 6. Clean the heat exchanger as following: •...
Hints for proper cleaning can also be found at the manufacturer’s website (www.paul-lueftung.de). 7. Installation of the heat exchanger Please note when installing the heat exchanger! On the bottom of the heat exchanger is a condensate pan F with two cut-outs. When inserting the...
Do not touch any parts of the defroster with your hands, and do not damage the temperature sensor while cleaning! 3. Insert the heat exchanger considering the notes on Fig 46 and perform the work steps 7. to 9. pursuant to 3.7.1. Visualisation of errors and error treatment The device control is equipped with an internal system for error detection..
Page 54
Message on display Possible cause Control / Action Sensor break or short circuit Error sensor 1 Check or replace sensor temperature sensor Version LEFT Version RIGHT T3 Error sensor 2 Sensor break or short circuit Check or replace sensor temperature sensor Version LEFT Version RIGHT T4 Sensor break or short circuit...
Technical description 3.9.1 Types of device NOVUS 300/450 - series Ventilation unit with counter flow channel heat exchanger of plastic NOVUS F 300/450 - series Ventilation unit with counter flow enthalpy exchanger with polymer membrane 3.9.2 Designs Version LEFT Version RIGHT...
Page 56
Characteristic curve with chosen information on the electric power consumption Please note: The numerical values of the p-V characteristic curve which are illustrated in the chart indicate the power consumption in [W] in the respective operating points Tab. 42: Chart 3, p-V characteristic curve NOVUS 300 without integrated defroster...
3.9.4 Technical specification NOVUS (F) 450 General specification Description / value Type of heat exchanger Counter flow channel heat exchanger of plastic (NOVUS 450 - Serie) Counter flow enthalpy exchanger with polymer membrane (NOVUS F 450 - series) Casing / internal lining Steel sheet galvanised, powder-coated, thermal bridge-free;...
Page 58
Characteristic curve with chosen information on the electric power consumption Please note: The numerical values of the p-V characteristic curve which are illustrated in the chart indicate the power consumption in [W] in the respective operating points Tab. 44: Chart 4, p-V characteristic curve NOVUS 450 without integrated defroster...
Page 65
- this can be supplied in many PAUL devices. Ö No parts other than genuine PAUL parts (e.g. filters) shall be used, otherwise the warranty will be void Ö The warranty period starts with delivery ex works Date: .......
Page 67
EC directives mentioned below on the basis of its design, type of construction and in the version marketed by us. Product description: Mechanical ventilation heat recovery (MVHR) unit NOVUS 300 - series NOVUS F 300 - series NOVUS 450 - series...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the NOVUS 300 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers