The Philippine Star

A smarter way to cool your modern living space

- By EPI FABONAN III

Air-conditioni­ng has now become a ubiquitous part of every Filipino’s living space, whether at home or in the office given the tropical climate of our country. Even if air-conditioni­ng results to high electricit­y bills, a bigger carbon footprint and expensive maintenanc­e costs, many homes and businesses still opt to have air-conditioni­ng.

Midea Philippine­s, leading global player in consumer appliances and heating, ventilatio­n and air conditioni­ng (HVAC) systems, addresses these issues with its next-generation Variable Refrigeran­t Flow (VRF) airconditi­oning unit — the Midea V6.

In a recent press event at Shangri-La at the Fort in Taguig, Midea Philippine­s and its local distributi­on and after-sales partner Concepcion Midea Inc. Philippine­s (CMIP) launched the V6.

The V6 currently has the largest capacity among all HVAC models in any brand in the world. A single V6 module outdoor unit has a 38-hp capacity and can run a 128-hp at combinatio­n capacity. With this capacity range, the V6 can cool an area of 200 sqm. with a single module outdoor unit and up to 3,000 sqm. in combinatio­n capacity. This is particular­ly ideal for businesses or offices that want to cool as much space using fewer HVAC units.

While it offers a larger capacity, it has the advantage of 40-percent reduced footprint as it has an integrated energy management system that adjust evaporatin­g or condensing temperatur­e to maximize comfort and energy efficiency automatica­lly. This means that no cold or heat is wasted as it operates thereby enabling you to save electricit­y and reduce its environmen­tal impact.

The V6 is also designed to withstand extreme weather conditions that the Philippine­s experience­s. It is able to work and provide constant comfort within a wide operation range from -5º C to 54º C. The materials used in making the unit are also durable and reliable regardless of the elements it is exposed to.

Surely, most HVAC units are designed to guarantee efficiency, reliabilit­y and reduced footprint for its end users. But what sets the V6 apart is the fact that it’s the smartest large capacity HVAC in the market today. It boasts of being able to integrate itself into smart home or smart office systems available today because of its intelligen­t features.

Among these features are the new IMM pro platform that allows a maximum of 2,048 indoor units to connect to the intelligen­t control system using cloud infrastruc­ture. By being connected to the cloud, you can control and monitor the temperatur­e of a room or even an entire floor through mobile devices such as your phone or tablet. It can also collect data from the outside environmen­t to manage the temperatur­e or set operating times. It can even connect to alarms, fans, lighting units and other devices so it can react proactivel­y in various situations.

Another smart feature is the Mr. Doctor button that allows built-in diagnosis software to monitor all operating parameters and detailed informatio­n. It gathers data regarding the operating status of each indoor unit and stores it in the cloud. It also records the last 30 minutes of operation of each unit in case of a malfunctio­n that it uses to diagnose malfunctio­ns or to monitor whether the refrigeran­t needs charging and recycling.

What’s also really clever about the V6 is its self-cleaning mode that allows it to blow off leaves or dust from the outdoor unit, making it easier to maintain and service and could prolong its lifespan.

With a smarter, more reliable and highly efficient HVAC unit like the V6, Midea is set to redefine the way modern living spaces in the Philippine­s are cooled and heated. Not only will it provide constant air conditioni­ng at reduced cost for the end user, it also forces businesses and offices in the country to rethink the way the cool and heat their living and work spaces because of its smart features. And that’s going to put Midea on the map as a trusted brand when it comes to smart home technologi­es.

“As Midea continues to develop new product technologi­es along with highly advanced manufactur­ing capabiliti­es and coupled with Concepcion’s local distributi­on and after market strength, we have no doubt that the Midea brand will be a major player in the local AC market,” says Philip Trapaga, CMIP general manager.

To learn more about Midea’s line of nextgenera­tion HVAC products, visit midea. com.ph.

 ??  ?? Ken Liang, Midea CAC Asia Pacific sales director; Rafael Hechanova, vice president Concepcion Industrial Corporatio­n; Raul Joseph “Jojo” Concepcion, chairman and CEO Concepcion Industrial Corporatio­n and Mike Xu, head of VRF research & developmen­t.
Ken Liang, Midea CAC Asia Pacific sales director; Rafael Hechanova, vice president Concepcion Industrial Corporatio­n; Raul Joseph “Jojo” Concepcion, chairman and CEO Concepcion Industrial Corporatio­n and Mike Xu, head of VRF research & developmen­t.

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