Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning Launches Cost Efficient HVAC Solution air365 Max for Professionals, Architects, and Building Owners

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia , Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning (JCH) (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan ) today announces the launch of air365 Max, a new top flow variable refrigerant flow (VRF) air conditioning system in Malaysia . The air365 Max is an end-to-end solution developed by JCH to deliver seamless comfort, energy efficiency, and easily workable features for professionals, architects, and building owners in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) sector.

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SmoothDrive 2.0 technology delivers higher energy efficiency and seamless comfort

Featuring Hitachi's original SmoothDrive 2.0 technology, air365 Max produces an Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER [1] ) of up to 5.5. This best-in-class energy efficiency performance helps to reduce running costs during part-load operations, leading to reduced CO2 emissions. In addition, air365 Max requires 12% less refrigerant compared to the conventional Hitachi VRF air cooling system.

^[1] EER is the ratio of cooling capacity to power input. The higher the EER rating, the more efficient the air conditioner.

Powered by the SmoothDrive 2.0 technology, air365 Max operates a wider temperature range which provides greater seamless comfort for building occupants, and also addresses issues such as unstable temperatures, cold or hot air drafts, seasonal room temperature changes, and more.

As SmoothDrive 2.0 allows for precise temperature monitoring, users can now expect constant regulated indoor temperatures which will improve their comfort level.

Kintaro Izumida, Vice President and General Manager, Japan and Asia Regional Operations, JCH, said: "The air365 Max is our solution to Malaysian HVAC market which demands room air conditioners, including split type air conditioners as well as commercial air conditioners with energy saving and innovative features to enhance the indoor air quality. We are ready to invest in Malaysia and the Southeast Asia markets to develop more energy efficient products."

airCloud Tap – HVAC app for professionals

The airCloud Tap is a new generation app launched in 2023 to support HVAC professionals to service and install Hitachi equipment easier. Thanks to contactless near-field communication (NFC) technology, they can configure the equipment, customize the settings and conduct troubleshooting on a smart phone.

To maximize the operation of air365 Max, JCH also offers solutions such as:

• Advanced color wired remote controller: A multiple award winning individual remote controller that is intuitive to use with modern pictograms and diagrams.
• airCloud Pro: A cloud-based centralized controller which enables HVAC professionals and building managers to monitor and control the VRF system on the smart phone.

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning is a global air conditioning manufacturer established in October 2015 as a joint venture between Johnson Controls and Hitachi Appliances, Inc. (now Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc.) Approximately 15,000 employees have offered high-quality residential and commercial products, services, and solutions to our customers. We have released the most diverse HVAC products in the global market including ductless solutions, chillers and residential air conditioning solutions that exceed customer expectations at all times.

SOURCE Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning