SELECTION SOFTWARE FOR DUPLEX COMPACT UNITS

SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION

The program is designed to provide a complete technical design of the DUPLEX series compact units with heat recovery, enabling to select all unit components including heating and cooling coils with detailed specification.
Program output includes a complete technical report with all drawings, charts, electrical schemes and itemized cost estimate. The program supports data export to DXF format for AutoCAD, and RTF & DOC format for WORD. Also, a technical report can be exported to PDF format for Acrobat.

CHANGES SINCE THE LAST VERSION

14.6.2024 ______ 9.45
- new filtration class ePM1 80% (F9) added for DUPLEX units
- extended range of the rotary heat exchangers for DUPLEX Roto units
- new aM-XK4 expander for aMotion control system added for kitchen ventilation
- faster speed of the most parts of the program
- catalog sheet update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

11.1.2024 ______ 9.40
- added new small domestic ventilation unit DUPLEX Slim; unit is characterized by high compactness and excellent acoustic performance, to be mounted vertically
- catalogue sheet and certificates update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

11.10.2023 ______ 9.36
- added new generation of small domestic ventilation units DUPLEX Easy2; units are characterized by high compactness and excellent acoustic performance
- catalogue sheet and certificates update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

29.06.2023 ______ 9.35
- added smaller size of the DUPLEX Inter-H 770 under-ceiling decentral unit
- added new generation of small domestic ventilation units DUPLEX Pro and DUPLEX Pro-V; units meet the highest energy class A+ and are characterized by high compactness and excellent acoustic performance
- catalogue sheet and certificates update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

14.02.2023 ______ 9.31
- new line of decentralized units DUPLEX Inter-H added - special silent indoor units designed foremost for classrooms - ceiling-suspended type
- catalogue sheet and certificates update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

14.10.2022 ______ 9.30
- catalogue sheet and certificates update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

28.06.2022 ______ 9.25
- full support of the new, modern aMotion control system for DUPLEX Multi, MultiEco, Roto, Basic, EC5, ECV5 and Inter series units - the new control system is based on the successful RD5 control system and significantly expands control options, support for the new aTouch controllers (color touch screen) and the aDot (simpler variant)
- update of the module for synergy with the Revit program - addition of 2023 Revit version support
- catalogue sheet and certificates update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

10.02.2022 ______ 9.20
- a new (third) generation of DUPLEX Flexi units added - the new design "6v1" provides for all types of free-standing, ceiling-suspended and rooftop installation
- the section of ventilation calculation in (industrial) kitchens further expanded
- catalogue sheet and certificates update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

15.10.2021 ______ 9.10
- extended export for BIM (Revit) - it is now possible to export directly into RFA format
- the new section for (industrial) kitchen design calculation extended - calculations added, appliances added, kitchen hood design options extended 
- new units DUPLEX EC5-E and ECV5-E with enthalpy heat recovery core added
- update of the module for synergy with the Revit program - addition of 2022 Revit version support
- catalogue sheet and certificates update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

30.01.2021 ______ 9.00
- enhancement of new software feature for calculating the ventilation of (industrial) kitchens
- catalogue sheet and certificates update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

14.11.2020 ______ 8.98
- brand new range of path-breaking units DUPLEX RS5 for circulation ventilation, heating and cooling; suitable not only for commercial premises
- brand new range of units DUPLEX Flexi-V  (500-3500 m3/h)
- update of the module for synergy with the Revit program - addition of 2021 Revit version support
- brand new software feature for calculating the ventilation of (industrial) kitchens - the first released part involves the calculation of air volume based on the appliances installed, calculations according to the German guideline VDI 2052 and the new European norm EN 16282 are supported
- catalogue sheet update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

14.02.2020 ______ 8.97
- facelift of units DUPLEX RDH5-L - new generation of these special units for swimming pools are also suitable for saltwater pools
- accessories added (condensate pumps, motion sensor, external flaps for small ventilation units, etc.)
- catalogue sheet update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

15.11.2019 ______ 8.95
- catalogue sheet update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

15.02.2019 ______ 8.90
- new line of DUPLEX Silent units added - special line of units intended foremost for apartment buildings, ideally in combination with VAV boxes of the line SMART box and EASY box
- new line of decentralized units DUPLEX Inter added - special silent indoor units designed foremost for classrooms and offices
- added a new DUPLEX 650 Flexi, an all-purpose compact unit with very high heat recovery efficiency and versatile installation position
- catalogue sheet update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

30.09.2018 ______ 8.85
- support of R32 applications for DX coils
- built-in electric pre-heaters for roof-top units DUPLEX Multi-N, DUPLEX Multi Eco-N and DUPLEX Basic-N added
- full support of BIM added
a) selection software exports the selected units in the IFC format including all technical data (weight, airflow, pressure, efficiency, power input etc.) with active connectors to connect all ducts and media;
b) if the software Autodesk Revit is present, the option of importing IFC file is added here automatically; a direct two-way interface of the selection software and the Revit software is added too.
- catalogue sheet update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

28.03.2018 ______ 8.80
- full support of EASY boxes added - simple and versatile regulation boxes for VAV and CAV systems
- catalogue sheet update
- error corrections

28.11.2017 ______ 8.71
- catalogue sheet update
- error corrections

11.10.2017 ______ 8.70
- full support for SMART boxes added - a unique comprehensive central ventilation system combining VAV flow rate controllers and all-purpose heat recovery DUPLEX units - selection software makes it possible to add a SMART box with all details to each DUPLEX unit, calculates the total flow rate of the unit taking current factors into account, draws connection schematics etc.
- a new built-in electric reheaters for DUPLEX Multi, DUPLEX Multi Eco and DUPLEX Basic units added
- improved print and PDF export
- a new welcome window added
- catalogue sheet update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

15.02.2017 ______ version 8.50
- new units DUPLEX Multi 10.000 and 11.000, DUPLEX MultiEco 7.500 and 9.000, DUPLEX Basic 12.100 and 15.100 for rooftop as well as indoor installation added; the units can be fitted with the new RD5 control system with Internet access
- new control system CPM as an optional feature for DUPLEX Multi, MultiEco, Basic and Flexi units added; the new generation is based on the proven CPA control system with simple touch-screen display, newly also for use with chilled-water or direct cooling
- catalogue sheet update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

30.06.2016 ______ version 8.20
- added a brand new range of all-purpose ventilation units DUPLEX Roto size 1500, 2500, 4000 and 5000 for indoor (DUPLEX Roto) as well as rooftop (DUPLEX Roto-N) installation; the units can be fitted with the new RD5 control system with internet access
 - a new, fifth generation of ventilation units with air circulation DUPLEX RA5, RB5 and RK5 series added – each contains integrated new control system RD5 incl. internet access, while the new generation has significantly improved acoustic properties 
 - a new, fifth generation of DUPLEX RDH5 for ventilating small swimming pool areas added, incl. ventilation calculation according to swimming pool parameters
- catalogue sheet update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

31.03.2016 ______ version 8.10
- a new generation of small ventilation units DUPLEX EC5 and DUPLEX ECV5 added; the units have the new RD5 control system with Internet connection (high-comfort version) or the basic CPA control system (simple low-cost version); the newly designed units meet the requirements of the highest energy class A+ and have excellent noise parameters 
- many internal changes for faster program performance
- catalogue sheet update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

19.01.2016 ______ version 8.00
- calculations and mandatory information under Ecodesign added – according Regulations 1253/2014 and 1254/2014
- an option to choose additional operating point for all units
- all data including acoustic power updated
- Windows 10 functionality optimization
- a brand new generation of all-purpose ventilation units with heat recovery DUPLEX Multi Eco added
- new generation of DUPLEX Flexi units added – all parameters are significantly improved as a result of new fans and modified heat recovery exchangers
- catalogue sheet update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

01.07.2015 ______ version 7.80
- added a brand new range of all-purpose ventilation units DUPLEX Roto sizes 8.000, 12.000, 15.000; incl. also rooftop version DUPLEX Roto-N; same as other DUPLEX range units they contain rotary heat recovery exchangers and all other accessories including the most recent RD5 control system 
- the new control system RD5 for DUPLEX Multi and DUPLEX Basic units follows up on the successful RD4 controls range, significantly improving on it, with new CP Touch (touch-screen display, more colour versions) and CP 10 RT (for easy temperature and fan speed setting) controllers and an extended web server with major improvements, built-in as standard
- a new extension RD5-K module with special functions for air handling system control in industrial kitchens and other specific spaces 
- a new extension RD-BACnet/KNX module which allows connecting units with RD4 and RD5 controls to parent systems via BACnet/IP or KNX protocols
- updated heat recovery efficiency in DUPLEX Multi 1500-8000 – thanks to minor improvements the already excellent basic (dry) heat recovery efficiency rate has been increased by another 2 – 4%
- optimized windows for low-resolution screens, e.g. laptops 
- new accessories added – pressure sampling for speedy flow rate measurement using manometers 
- new sizes of EPO-V electric heaters added 
- catalogue sheet update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

22.01.2015 ______ version 7.70
- new CP control system with CPA controller (with touch-screen display) also for use with DUPLEX Multi units added
- catalogue sheet update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

03.09.2014 ______ version 7.60
- a brand new generation of all-purpose heat recovery ventilation units with all outlets directed upwards - DUPLEX Basic-V (with cross flow heat recovery exchangers) and DUPLEX Multi-V (with counter flow heat recovery exchangers) - the new generation introduces a completely redesigned casing, new EC fans with very low power input and high available pressure and a fully new layout
- catalogue sheet update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

20.05.2014 ______ version 7.50
- a new generation of rooftop units with heat recovery DUPLEX Basic-N 1400-10100 added - the new generation introduces a fully redesigned casing, new EC fans with very low power input and high available pressure and a new baseline CP control system with a new controller with touch screen display
- catalogue sheet update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

03.03.2014 ______ version 7.40
- a completely new generation of DUPLEX Basic 1400-10100 all-purpose ventilation units for wide use with cross flow heat recovery exchanger added - the new generation introduces a fully redesigned casing, new EC fans with very low power input and high available pressure and a new baseline CP control system with a new controller CPA with touch screen display
- catalogue sheet update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

17.12.2013 ______ version 7.30
- a brand new small units DUPLEX Easy added
- catalogue sheet update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

22.10.2013 ______ version 7.20
- a brand new generation of rooftop units with heat recovery DUPLEX Multi-N added - the new generation brings a revamped casing, new EC fans with very low power input and large available pressure, a brand new S7.C-series heat recovery exchanger and a new RD4 control system with an in-built web server
- added the DUPLEX 500 Multi and DUPLEX 1000 Multi -  small all-purpose ventilation units
- added the DUPLEX 8000 Multi -  a big all-purpose ventilation unit
- catalogue sheet update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

11.7.2013 ______ version 7.00
- reworked catalogue sheet page and new video integration
- other minor modifications and error corrections

3.6.2013 ______ version 6.40
- a brand new generation of all-purpose ventilation units with heat recovery DUPLEX Multi added - the new generation brings a revamped casing, new EC fans with very low power input and large available pressure, a brand new S7.C-series heat recovery exchanger and a new RD4 control system with an in-built web server
- a new DUPLEX RDH4 unit for ventilation in small swimming pool areas added, including ventilation calculations according to swimming pool parameters
- the range of heating control manifolds updated (RE-TPO, RE-HW, RSE-TPO) – pump modifications as required by ErP
- if there are several identical products in a single project, they can be termed separately 
- catalogue sheet update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

1.12.2012 ______ version 6.30
-  a new 4th generation of the DUPLEX RA4, RB4 and RK4 unit ventilators with air circulation function – all with new built-in controls with an Internet connectivity
- new product line of sensors for all control types for all units (CO2, RH, IAQ, motion, etc.)
- an option to save repetitive standard text to a database was added to cover page and equipment notes
- program file location changes due to Windows system access authorization
- program installation and update process information added to a log directory
- catalogue sheet update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

1.6.2012 ______ version 6.20
- added a new DUPLEX-S 1100 Flexi, an all-purpose compact unit with very high heat recovery efficiency and versatile installation position
- catalogue sheet update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

5.5.2012 ______ version 6.10
- a new 4th generation of small unit ventilators was added – DUPLEX EC4 ceiling-suspended type (180 EC4, 370 EC4, and 510 EC4 units) and DUPLEX ECV4 vertical type (190 ECV4, 390 ECV4, and 520 ECV4 units) - all with two levels of controls -1) basic RA4 analogue controls; 2) new RD4 digital controls with an integrated web server and the Internet connectivity
- R-CHW2 and R-CHW3 hydraulic kits added to DUPLEX 1500 to 6000 units with CHW water coils
- for DUPLEX 6000 and DUPLEX-S 45000 units round ports added for mounting positions 50 and 51
- other minor modifications and error corrections

31.12.2011 ______ version 6.00
- added a new function - fully automatic Program update via the Internet (the "Check for updates" function)
- added a new DUPLEX-S 3600 Flexi, an all-purpose compact unit with very high heat recovery efficiency and versatile installation position
- for series of DUPLEX-S 1600, 2600 and 3600 added water and direct cooling equipment as separate optional components; incl. a hydraulic kit for water cooling
- electric wiring diagram update
- catalogue sheet update
- other minor modifications and error corrections

1.7.2011 ______ version 5.90
- added DUPLEX-S 1600 Flexi and DUPLEX-S 2600 Flexi, new compact multi-purpose units including new controls of the RD series
- for small unit ventilators added function of ventilating air calculations based on room selection
- unification of air inlet/outlet nomenclature with the EN 13779
- catalogue sheet update
- many internal changes for faster program performance
- other minor modifications and error corrections

1.2.2011 ______ version 5.70
- added calculation and selection of dual-zone DUPLEX RB3 and DUPLEX RK3
- DUPLEX (blue series) electric control modification including respective wiring modification
- possibility to operate EC fans under the electric control system
- update of all wiring diagrams according to current cable designation
- new „equipment description “function added
- other minor modifications and error corrections

1.7.2010 ______ version 5.60
- added calculation and selection of dual-zone unit DUPLEX RA3 (3rd generation), incl. calculation based on heat loss of the building
- speed of the software increased
- catalogue sheets added and updated
- other minor modifications and error corrections

22.3.2010 ______ version 5.52
- minor modifications and error corrections

13.1.2010 ______ version 5.51
- new function for working with unit versions added
- print options for wiring diagrams added to DC digital control
- catalogue sheet added to DC digital control
- main windows for two-zone units modified for more intuitive entry methods
- when past action is opened, check is carried out according to current manufacturing data
- external control panel option added to DUPLEX-N roof-top units 
- new EC fans M042 added for DUPLEX-S 525 units
- installation openings added for roof-top units
- Belimo LM230A-SR servo drive selection option added for units without control
- other minor modifications and error corrections

3.11.2009 ______ version 5.50
- added calculation and selection of dual-zone unit DUPLEX RK2, incl. calculation based on heat loss of the building (final version)
- new digital "DC" control of DUPLEX 525 to 15000 versatile units added (to replace current digital control)
- direct evaporator range for DUPLEX 3000, 4000 and DUPLEX-S 2200, 3100 expanded
- new fans M025, M026 and M028 for DUPLEX 3000 and DUPLEX-S 2200 units added
- modification of DUPLEX-S 525, 900, 1400 units (a slight modification of external dimensions, an optional hygienic version to VDI 6022), catalogue sheets updated
- new EC M044 fans for DUPLEX-S 900 units added
- "Summary" function modified - now a choice of positions for summary can be made
- other minor modifications and error corrections

1.7.2009 ______ version 5.40
- added calculation and selection of dual-zone unit DUPLEX RK2, incl. calculation based on heat loss of the building (testing version, meanwhile in Czech only)
- print-out “Technical specification” newly contains information about unit’s type 
- for all rooftop units DUPLEX-N added possibility to select standard ports E1 and I2 (instead of hoods)
- added new controller CP 08 RD for units DUPLEX EC and ECV, totally updated folder “Controls” and wiring diagrams 
- “hygienic design” for units DUPLEX-S 525, 900, 1400 allowed (at the moment for units without cooling or with just one heating or cooling coil only) 
- adjustment of print-out “Dimensional drawing” – automatic selection of drawing orientation (portrait / landscape)
- possibility to change order of coils (heating – cooling, or cooling – heating) for the whole DUPLEX units’ line 
- added new fan M022 which replaces fan M012 for units DUPLEX 6000, 8000, DUPLEX-S 4500
- other minor modifications and error corrections

25.3.2009 ______ version 5.27
- new vertical ventilation unit DUPLEX 540 ECV added including an updated catalogue sheet
- new window "Project summary" 
- modification of the calculation module for the water heating system and coolers 
- other minor modifications and error corrections

4.3.2009 ______ version 5.25
- wiring diagrams also for units without built-in control added
- base frame height selection added to rooftop units
- Polish and Polish climate data added
- traps with ball added
- option to connect rectangular ducts to rooftop units
- pressure losses added in angular EPO-Vs
- modification of installation files
- other minor modifications and error corrections

4.12.2008 ______ version 5.20
- new standing version 50 and 51 with all connecting necks from the top (in DUPLEX 2000 to 8000 units and DUPLEX-S 1500 to 5600 units)
- a new range of vertical ventilation units DUPLEX 250 ECV and 380 ECV added
- a new range of EPO-V heaters, including angular design versions, and the related modification of all types of control systems
- the network version enhanced with the option of offline mode for laptops
- documentation from the division of kitchen ventilation added to the Catalogue sheets tab (informative purposes only)
- catalogue sheets added and updated
- CO2 sensors added to most control systems
- other minor modifications and error corrections

29.09.2008 ______ version 5.00
- new DUPLEX-S 525, 900, 1400 units added
- all stand-alone recovery exchangers (type RV, RVU, RVT, RVT-P, RVZ-P, RVX) added
- new hot-water heating coils TPO 525, 900 added
- catalogue sheet tab added with a full overview of technical reference documents
- optimization of PDF file size
- new level "descriptions" added for export to DXF with the textual description of the appliance and the identification of necks
- option for the export of air-handling drawings to DXF added
- export of CHF parameters added right on the direct evaporator card
- modification of Cyrillic display viewing
- option to divide PDF files into Technical specifications and Price quotation
- modification of network installation
- modification of the database of companies, option to search for persons without the need to select a company
- acoustic parameters of the DUPLEX-N 15.000 unit added
- acoustic parameters of DUPLEX-N 220 (BP), 360 (BP), 550 (BP) units added
- acoustic parameters of DUPLEX-N 220 (BP), 360 (BP), 550 (BP) units added
- acoustic parameters of EC fans M035, M036, M037 a M038 added
- export to DXF simplified
- other minor modifications and error corrections

6.1.2008 ______ version 4.80
- added hygienic design in accordance with the VDI 6020 regulation
- added the DUPLEX 220, 360, 220BP, 360BP, 550BP, 230EC, 330EC and 500EC small unit ventilators
- added the DUPLEX-N 15.000 rooftop unit
- added EC fans with constant airflow control for units of the DUPLEX 2000, 3000, 4000, 6000 sizes, as well as for the DUPLEX-S 1500, 2200, 3100, 4500
- totally rebuilt the "setting" menu
- repaired Cyrillic display throughout the whole program
- improved the "add a unit" dialog box
- modified the "assembly - delivery in parts" window
- added a "noise parameters" printout in the "fans" window
- updated catalogue sheets
- optimized file size (*.adu)
- modified export to DWG - added the "description" level
- added a window with filter details
- improved the network version
- more small modifications and error corrections

01.07.2007 ______ version 4.70
- added brand new unit DUPLEX 15000
- added curves of reduced speeds
- added cassette filters G4 and F7
- added declinable pressure gauges for cassette filters
- added curves of HRC by-pass and 100 % circulation for all unit sizes
- added „un-do“ function
- added function sending error e-mail to the producer
- many other minor modifications

01.03.2007 ______ version 4.65
- update of all catalogue sheets
- adding TPO 15.000
- software uninstall option added (new icon in the Program folder)
- printout set title page modified (individual note added)
- import option added for equipment from another project
- e-mail option added enabling to send an attachment even as a DXF file
- 3D equipment picture added to dimensional drawings 
- recommended water bypass added to 3-way hydraulic kit drawings
- mirrored psychrometric chart added (used in some countries)

20.11.2006 ______ version 4.60
- new rooftop "horizontal" installation position (position 3 and 4)
- rooftop units even with a counterflow heat recovery core (DUPLEX-NS)
- support of propylene and ethylene glycol applications for water cooling and heating coils
- support of R-410A applications for DX coils
- psychrometric chart added to show processes throughout a unit
- DLL file update, DOS file removal (significant calculation speed up)
- corrected error caused by installation to disks other than C:
- external junction box drawings (including SW switches)
- possibility to select separately supplied hydraulic kits
- added version number for price lists
- many other minor modifications

30.06.2006 ______ version 4.50
- external hot-water heating coils added (may be separate or added to a unit)
- external electric heating coils added (may be separate or added to a unit)
- kitchen control added (fourth option of fitting DUPLEX units with a control system)
- support of atypical DX cooling coils
- faster selection of a suitable unit (new algorithm)
- possibility to lock a project against unwanted change
- all electric wiring diagrams updated; diagrams for a kitchen control added
- RMD-SIL modules added (0-10 V fan control) to units without controls
- RS-TPO hydraulic kits for higher temperatures (up to 35 °C) added
- requires an agreement with license conditions during installation
- heating and cooling coil drawings in individual windows added
- "Specification - summary" report added in a total project printout
- used actuator types changed
- most catalogue sheets updated
- rectangular port size specification corrected
- many other minor modifications

05.12.2005 ______ version 4.20
- fitting DUPLEX-S units with a counterflow heat recovery core
- changed software installation (icon, location)
- added feature for sound pressure calculation at any distance

11.11.2005 ______ version 4.11
- filling quantity for each unit, showing in the main tree
- adding detailed text into specification (selected languages)
- exporting specifications into a clipboard
- filling file location string
- adding own logos for documentation printout
- improved function for sending e-mails
- modified DX coil layouts
- installation under Windows 98 adjustment
- some other minor modifications

 9.9.2005 ______ version 4.10
- fan dialog window modification
- modification of window Position and Configuration
- modification of rules for RMAD2 selection in digital controls
- some other minor modifications

19.7.2005 ______ version 4.02
- corrections of export to PDF
- corrections of heating coil temperatures 
- corrections of software functioning on some computers with Windows XP

1.7.2005 ______ version 4.00
- first customer version was released

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