Daikin launches new indoor units for Sky Air and VRV
Daikin has launched new indoor unit ranges for its Sky Air and VRV commercial climate
control systems, with improved energy efficiency and stylish new designs.
The new Sky Air and VRV indoor units offer high levels of efficiency, reduced energy
consumption and ensure excellent comfort levels. The new ceiling suspended units, ceiling
mounted cassettes and concealed ceiling units are suitable for a wide range of commercial
applications, from hotels to retail stores and offices.
The indoor units have new external designs and incorporate a host of new features to improve
energy efficiency, including: new heat exchangers; new fan motors and drain pumps; automatic
adjustment of airflow to the required load and individual flap control.
4-way blow ceiling suspended cassette (FUQ/FXUQ)
Available for both Sky Air and VRV, the 4-way blow ceiling suspended cassette is a unique
offering from Daikin. The new ceiling mounted range is the ideal solution for commercial spaces
with no or little void space above a false ceiling up to 3.5m high. The stylish white units feature
automatic air flow adjustment, five different air discharge angles, individual flap control,
automatic air volume control and three fan speed settings. Improved seasonal efficiencies are
achieved thanks to a new heat exchanger and DC fan motor and drain pump. Earlier ranges
needed separate expansion valve boxes but these have been incorporated into the new units,
making them faster and cheaper to install.
Ceiling suspended unit (FHQ/FXHQ)
For commercial spaces up to 3.8m high without false ceilings, these units, available for Sky Air
and VRV, feature a DC fan motor and drain pump delivering improved seasonal efficiency and
low energy consumption.
The three speed fan creates a wider air discharge using the Coanda effect to direct airflow
across the ceiling, thus reducing direct draughts and ensuring perfect comfort conditions in
every part of the room.
The stylish units can be mounted easily in corners and narrow spaces as they need just 30mm
lateral service space. Whereas previously the expansion valve was external to the unit, this has
now been integrated, saving time and money on installation. They are also white, blending
easily with any interior, as the flaps close entirely when not in operation.
2-way blow ceiling mounted cassette (FXCQ)
The new FXCQ ceiling mounted cassette for VRV has low energy consumption, thanks to its
specially-developed small tube heat exchanger, DC fan motor and drain pump. The stylish unit
blends easily with any interior, as the flaps (which can be individually controlled) close entirely
when not in operation. Comfort is improved because the unit adjusts air flow automatically to
match the required load. The units are easy to install, with a depth of just 620mm.
Small concealed ceiling unit (FXDQ)
Designed for hotel bedrooms and small offices, the compact FXDQ unit for VRV can be
mounted easily in a ceiling void of just 240mm and blends seamlessly with any interior décor, as
only the suction and discharge grilles are visible. It also has low energy consumption thanks to
its DC fan motor.
Connect indoor units to Daikin’s intelligent Touch Manager for improved efficiency
All Sky Air and VRV indoor units can be linked to Daikin’s new control system, intelligent Touch
Manager (iTM), thanks to their standard DIII net connections. iTM offers an intuitive user
interface with a visible floor plan, which can manage up to 2,560 indoor units and provides
energy management tools to maximise efficiency.
Daikin’s new ceiling units – the efficient choice
The new range of ceiling units offer specifiers, installers, building owners and businesses a
flexible and stylish solution to climate control. Whether part of a Sky Air or VRV IV system, they
offer high levels of energy efficiency, reducing energy consumption, carbon emissions and
energy bills, while delivering optimal comfort levels.
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About Daikin Europe N.V.
Daikin Europe N.V. is a major European producer of air conditioners, heat pumps and
refrigeration equipment, with approximately 5,500 employees throughout Europe and 10 major
manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, the
Netherlands, Turkey and the UK.
Globally, Daikin is renowned for its pioneering approach to product development and the
unrivalled quality and versatility of its integrated solutions. With more than 50 years’ experience
in the design and manufacture of heating and cooling technologies, Daikin is a market leader in
heat pump technology. Daikin VRV and Daikin Altherma are the most sold heat pump systems
in Europe, with over 500,000 systems delivered to date.
Sky Air – the seasonally-efficient solution for light commercial applications
Daikin’s Sky Air Seasonal Smart and Seasonal Classic ranges are designed for light
commercial applications such as shops, restaurants, offices and data rooms. Their invertercontrolled heat exchangers and compressors have lower energy consumption as they need only
the minimum power necessary to match the load. As a result, the units run most efficiently at the
partial loads typically required in real life conditions.
VRV IV – the latest Daikin innovation
The fourth generation of Daikin’s VRV heat pump achieves a new benchmark for efficiency, as it
features major enhancements to the already industry-leading VRV solution. VRV IV heat pumps
offer three revolutionary innovations: variable refrigerant temperature technology, continuous
heating during defrost and the VRV configurator for simplified commissioning and servicing.
The new VRV IV heat pump’s variable refrigerant technology can deliver a 28% increase in
seasonal efficiency and overcomes any perceived disadvantages of heat pumps by providing
continuous comfort, even in defrost mode. The new VRV configurator also means that VRV IV
enables fast and accurate commissioning, configuration and customisation.