Panasonic Australia product marketing manager Shane Quinn says, “Panasonic’s range of packaged air products offers the ultimate in versatility and energy efficiency for commercial and domestic applications. There is a choice of Cassette or Ducted models and a control solution to suit a variety of small to medium sized applications including small apartment blocks, small offices, shop fronts and residential use.”

Ranking amongst the most energy efficient models available on the market, the new Flexi System Series range is available in five capacities from 6.0kw to 14.0kw. Panasonic Inverter technology adjusts the compressor rotation speed to provide optimum performance at all times, enabling quick cooling and heating while reducing power consumption. The new models also have an industry leading operating range of -20ºC to 46ºC meaning even Australia’s harshest climates are covered.

For increased flexibility, the piping can be extended to 30m without additional gas charging, and up to 75m with additional gas charging, providing a wider range of installation options.

Cassette models

The new Cassette units are even more compact, with a height of just 256mm to fit into narrow ceilings. The airflow discharge area has been redesigned to allow both a greater volume of airflow and greater air distribution throughout the room. Installation flexibility is assured through the inclusion of a high lift drain pump, as well as the option of a high ceiling setting option that increases the air discharge to allow installation in ceilings as high as 5m.

Ducted models

The new Ducted units are available in five capacities from 6.0kw to 14.0kw. The slim design allows the unit to fit in the most compact ceiling spaces. The high static pressure is selectable up to 150pa to allow long ductwork in large homes. The new models also feature clever sensor technology that prevents users experiencing any cold drafts when used in heating mode.

Control solutions

The new range of air conditioners offers a control solution to suit every application. The wired and wireless controllers allow control of an individual unit while the timer controllers allow central control including both daily and weekly timer operation. The system controller allows the central control of up to 64 units, which can also be grouped into floors and zones. Panasonic’s new Intelligent Touch Screen Controller allows up to 256 indoor units to be monitored and controlled from one central point.

The PC based P-AIMS software allows up to 1,024 indoor units to be controlled by a single PC, either on site or remotely. The software also allows load distribution monitoring to accurately record the amount of power used by each tenant. In addition, a more basic on/off wall controller allows a simple push button operation to control each indoor unit.