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NEW AIR CONDITIONING PRODUCTS
AIR CONDITIONERS FOR
MODERN HOMES
Fujitsu’s Airstage J-IIS series
is compact, quiet and energy-
efficient.
When compared to the
previous J-II models, the
J-II S is 25% reduced in
height, ideal for balconies
and courtyards where space is at a premium. It’s also
quieter, with a noise reduction of up to -3dB, the result
of improved design in the fan and airflow grille, and has
a low noise function for even quieter operation.
Energy efficiency is delivered by an optimised inverter
control, DC fan motor, and a compact, high efficiency
heat exchanger. Other enhancements include Fujitsu’s
specially-designed DC twin rotary compressor, with
a high efficiency compressor motor and optimised
refrigerant flow design.
The new VRF outdoor systems are available in three
capacity sizes and can be connected to the twelve
current sizes in the VRF range, resulting in 53 options
to choose from for the client’s home.
ADDRESSING AUSTRALIAN HOME OWNERS’ NEEDS
Panasonic’s new range of ECONAVI Reverse Cycle
Inverter air conditioners work in a wide range of
temperatures from -15°C-46°C, while delivering
considerable savings on energy. With up to 9.0kW
heating and 8.0kW cooling, Australians can stay
comfortable all year around.
The new wall hung split systems have improved
star ratings across most models through design
improvements and the use of R32 refrigerant gas.
Additionally, the latest ECONAVI technology uses
human activity, sunlight and temperature sensors
to intelligently adapt the heating and cooling power
according to the room conditions.
The range also features iAuto-X, providing faster
cooling than ever before, improved directional airflow
and reduced direct airflow.
A FOCUS ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY
LG recently conducted a survey that revealed many
people felt they didn’t fully understand their power bill
or how to manage their electricity use effectively.
LG has sought to address these issues with two new
features.
The first is the Active Energy Control with three levels
of reduced power control: 40, 60 and 80%. The user
can cap their energy consumption by reducing power
consumption at the cooling output. For example, at a
51% cooling capacity, the unit is 33% more efficient.
The second feature is the WiFi Smart Control,
available in the LG Premium Series. This app provides
energy usage information in real time and alerts the
user when usage hits a predetermined limit. Users can
also turn the air conditioning on and off remotely.
SMARTER AIR CONDITIONERS
Air conditioners are getting ‘smart’. The new Mitsubishi
Electric MSZ-FH series has the ability to detect and
address different temperature zones within a room.
The detection is carried out by the 3D i-see Sensor,
which can scan the entire room, break it down into 752
three-dimensional zones and measure the temperature
of each. The air conditioner can then deliver the
required airflow to the right part of the room via a
unique dual split vane design that can direct air to the
left or right, up or down.
The 3D i-see Sensor can also detect changes within
the room, such as people leaving. When the Sensor
discovers the room is empty, it reduces the systems
power consumption automatically – 10% after 10
minutes and 20% after 60 minutes.