Electricity + Control March 2018

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DRIVES, MOTORS + SWITCHGEAR

Chillers and heat pumps – tailor-made for the mid-capacity segment

through a wider operating envelope. Says Neil Cameron, Johnson Controls Area Gen- eral Manager, Building Efficiency – Africa: “The new YORK Amichi Series Air Cooled Scroll DC Inverter Chillers (YMAA model) and Heat Pumps (YMPA model) is being launched locally and in Europe to meet growing demand in the chiller/heap pump mid-capacity segment. "With high levels of efficiency and per- formance and the smallest footprint across the widest capacity range on the market, it will provide an excellent fit as a solution for new builds, technology refreshes and retrofits in manufacturing and commercial facilities.” This solution competes with increasing- ly popular HVAC Variable Refrigerable Flow (VRF) solutions. The VRF solutions have a lower price tag but are more complex to install. The Amichi range brings high per- formance beyond typical chiller efficiency levels, as well as advanced controls. The Amichi range meets or exceeds the requirements for the Ecodesign regulations for heat pumps, comfort chillers and process chillers through an optimised combination of

YORK efficiency-enhancing technologies. The series comes standard with integrated Smart Equipment technology that allows the equipment to connect seamlessly to a build- ing control systems where smart enabled equipment self-identify and interoperate. Enquiries:Tel. +27 (0) 11 921 7141

Johnson Controls is launching its Amichi Series of Chillers and Heat Pumps into the South African market. With capacities of 45 kW up to 260 kW it’s the perfect fit for the local mid capacity segment – it marries the price benefit of a scroll chiller with the increased control a direct current (dc) inverter offers for better performance

Neil Cameron, Johnson Controls Area General Manager, Building Efficiency – Africa