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Powerpoint

Sales& Technology

VRF Market Survey

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VC Pro 380V-3-50/60Hz

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Trainer Introduction

Jimmy is our senior engineer and he is very experienced for the markets of the Asian & Middle east & Africa regions.

Jimmy has 16 years working in Midea Commercial Air Conditioner (CAC) Division and he is mastering all technical details of CAC products, especially for below topics.

1. VRF products and control solutions

2. Chillers and chiller terminals

3. Large split units & rooftop products

Jimmy Liao

5 Star Trainer

Senior Engineer

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Product lineup comparison

Specifications comparison

Functions comparison

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Product lineup comparison

Specifications comparison

Functions comparison

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Brand

Series

Launch time

Description

Midea

VRF VC PRO

2019

Midea latest cooling only VRF.

D brand

VRV X&A

VRV A: 2017

VRV X: 2018

VRV A only has cooling only series.

VRV X has both cooling only and heat pump series.

M brand

City Multi Y Cooling Only

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Two types, one type is standard and another type is high efficiency model.

L brand

Multi V IV pro

2013

Two types, one type is standard and another type is space saving model. Space saving are combination model lineup using 22HP single unit.

T brand

SMMS7

2018

Two types, one type is standard and another type is high efficiency model.

Product introduction

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Brand

Series

6HP

8HP

10HP

12HP

14HP

16HP

18HP

20HP

22HP

24HP

26HP

28HP

30HP

Midea

VRF VC PRO

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VRV A

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D brand

VRV X

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M brand

City Multi Y Cooling Only

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L brand

Multi V IV pro

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T brand

SMMS7

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WIN

  • For single outdoor unit, Midea VRF VC PRO has widest capacity range from 8HP to 30HP with 12 models, followed by T brand with 9 models.

Basic model capacity range comparison

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Brand

Series

Max. combinable number

Max. capacity（HP）

Notes

Midea

VRF VC PRO

3

90

All basic models 8-30HP can be used in combination. Maximum three 30HP units can be combined with capacity up to 90HP.

D brand

VRV A

3

60

All basic models 6-20HP can be used in combination. Maximum three 20HP units can be combined with capacity up to 60HP.

D brand

VRV X

3

60

All basic models 8-20HP can be used in combination. Maximum three 20HP units can be combined with capacity up to 60HP.

M brand

City Multi Y Cooling Only

3

60

All basic models 8-20HP can be used in combination. Maximum three 20HP units can be combined with capacity up to 60HP.

L brand

Multi V IV pro

4

88

All basic models 10-22HP can be used in combination. Maximum four 22HP units can be combined with capacity up to 88HP.

T brand

SMMS7

3

60

Basic model 22&24HP cannot be combined. Maximum three 20HP units can be combined with capacity up to 60HP.

WIN

  • For single system, Midea VRF VC PRO has largest capacity up to 90HP, followed by L brand with 88HP which is much more than other brands.

Combined module capacity range comparison

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Brand

Series

Combination ratio (%)

Maximum connectable IDUs

Midea

VRF VC PRO

50~130

64

D brand

VRV A

50-200

64

D brand

VRV X

50-200

64

M brand

City Multi Y Cooling Only

50~130

50

L brand

Multi V IV pro

50~130

64

T brand

SMMS7

50~200

64

System combination ratio & maximum

connectable IDUs number comparison

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VRF VC PRO Series

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Model:

MVC-252WV2GN1

MVC-280WV2GN1

MVC-335WV2GN1

MVC-400WV2GN1

MVC-450WV2GN1

MVC-500WV2GN1

MVC-560WV2GN1

MVC-615WV2GN1

MVC-670WV2GN1

MVC-730WV2GN1

MVC-785WV2GN1

MVC-850WV2GN1

8/10/12/14/16HP

Dimension (H×W×D): 1,615×960×765

18/20/22HP

Dimension (H×W×D): 1,615×1,250×765

24/26/28/30HP

Dimension (H×W×D): 1,615×1,585×765

  • Midea VRF VC PRO has three structures. 8-16HP is the small size, 18-22HP is the middle size and 24-30HP is the large size. All these three structures have same height and width.

Structure introduction

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VRV A Series

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Model:

RX(U)Q6AYM(Y1S/Y14)

RX(U)Q8AYM(Y1S/Y14)

RX(U)Q10AYM(Y1S/Y14)

RX(U)Q12AYM(Y1S/Y14)

RX(U)Q14AYM(Y1S/Y14)

RX(U)Q16AYM(Y1S/Y14)

RX(U)Q18AYM(Y1S/Y14)

RX(U)Q20AYM(Y1S/Y14)

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Note: VRV A model without U, VRV X model with U.

YM: 3 phase, 380-415/380 V, 50/60 Hz

Y1S: 3 phase, 380-415 V, 50 Hz (for Thailand)

Y14: 3 phase, 380-415 V, 50 Hz (for Indonesia)

VRV A: 6/8/10/12HP

VRV X: 6/8HP

Dimension (H×W×D): 1,657×930×765

VRV A: 14/16/18/20HP

VRV X: 10/12/14/16/18/20HP

Dimension (H×W×D): 1,657×1,240×765

  • D brand VRV A has two structures. 6-12HP is the small size, 14-20HP is the large size. All these two structures have same height and width.
  • D brand VRV X is high efficiency series. Only 6HP and 8HP use the small size, other models use the large size.

Structure introduction

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City Multi Y Cooling Only Series

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Model:

PUCY-P200YKA

PUCY-P250YKA

PUCY-P300YKA

PUCY-P350YKA

PUCY-P400YKA

PUCY-P450YKA

PUCY-P500YKA

8/10/12HP

Dimension (H×W×D): 1,650×920×740

14/16/18HP

Dimension (H×W×D): 1,650×1,220×740

20HP

Dimension (H×W×D): 1,650×1,750×740

  • M brand City Multi Y Cooling Only VRF has three structures. 8-12HP is the small size, 14-18HP is the middle size and 20HP is the large size. All these three structures have same height and width.
  • The outdoor fan part is convex which is unlike Midea and D brand. The fan part of Midea and D brand is inside the cabinet, so the outdoor unit looks more flat and integrated.

Structure introduction

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Multi V IV Pro

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Model:

ARUV100LLS4

ARUV120LLS4

ARUV140LLS4

ARUV160LLS4

ARUV180LLS4

ARUV200LLS4

ARUV220LLS4

10/12/14HP

Dimension (H×W×D): 1,680×920×760

16/18/20/22HP

Dimension (H×W×D): 1,680×1,240×760

  • L brand Multi V IV Pro has two structures. It does not have 8HP unit, 10-14HP is the small size, 16-22HP is the large size. All these two structures have same height and width.
  • The outdoor fan part is convex same as M brand.

Structure introduction

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SMMS7 Series

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Model:

MMY-MAP0806T8(7)P

MMY-MAP1006T8(7)P

MMY-MAP1206T8(7)P

MMY-MAP1406T8(7)P

MMY-MAP1606T8(7)P

MMY-MAP1806T8(7)P

MMY-MAP2006T8(7)P

MMY-MAP2206T8(7)P

MMY-MAP2406T8(7)P

8/10/12/14HP

Dimension (H×W×D): 1,800×990×780

16/18/20HP

Dimension (H×W×D): 1,800×1,210×780

22/24HP

Dimension (H×W×D): 1,800×1,600×780

  • T brand SMMS7 series has three structures. 8-14HP is the small size, 16-20HP is the middle size and 20-24HP is the large size. All these three structures have same height and width.
  • The outdoor fan part is convex same as M brand.

Structure introduction

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Product lineup comparison

Specifications comparison

Functions comparison

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HP

Midea VC Pro

D brand VRV A

D brand VRV X

M brand Y Cooling

L brand Multi V IV Pro

T brand SMMS7

6HP

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4.73

4.95

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8HP

4.33

4.33

4.65

4

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4.82

10HP

4.11

4.09

4.45

3.95

4

4.26

12HP

3.67

3.85

4.29

3.74

3.78

4

14HP

3.78

3.74

4.23

3.71

3.7

3.5

16HP

3.67

3.49

3.95

3.46

3.7

3.6

18HP

3.36

3.27

3.91

3.05

3.6

3.4

20HP

3.17

3.16

3.78

3.26

3.29

3.22

22HP

3.04

　

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3.3

24HP

3.24

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2.93

  • D brand VRV X is high efficiency series, its EER is the highest.
  • EER of other brands and Dakin VRV A series are at an equivalent level.

EER comparison

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Brand

Series

Cooling DB

Midea

VRF VC PRO

-5~55°C

D brand

VRV X&A

10~49°C

M brand

City Multi Y Cooling Only

10~52°C

L brand

Multi V IV pro

-5~48°C

T brand

SMMS7

-5~52°C

  • Midea VC PRO has widest operating temperature range from -5°C to 55°C, followed by T brand.
  • Midea VC PRO, M brand city multi Y cooling only series and T brand SMMS7 can be used in tropical area, while D brand VRV X/A and L brand Multi V IV pro cannot.

-5°C

55°C

10°C

49°C

10°C

52°C

-5°C

48°C

-5°C

52°C

WIN

Outdoor operating temperature

range comparison

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Brand

Series

ODU ESP

Midea

VRF VC PRO

60Pa

D brand

VRV X&A

78.4Pa

M brand

City Multi Y Cooling Only

60Pa

L brand

Multi V IV pro

80Pa

T brand

SMMS7

60Pa

  • ESP of these brands are at an equivalent level which can meet most of the installation requirements.

Outdoor unit ESP comparison

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HP

Midea VC Pro

D brand VRV A

D brand VRV X

M brand Y Cooling

L brand Multi V IV Pro

T brand SMMS7

8HP

57

56

55

57

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55

10HP

58

57

57

58

58.5

57

12HP

60

59

60

61

59

59

14HP

60

60

60

61

59

59

16HP

61

60

61

63

62

62

18HP

62

61

65

63

62

62

20HP

63

65

65

65

62

61

22HP

63

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62

61

24HP

64

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63

  • Sound level of Midea VC PRO is at a moderate level.

Unit: dB(A)

ODU sound pressure level comparison

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HP

Midea VC Pro

D brand VRV A

D brand VRV X

M brand Y Cooling

L brand Multi V IV Pro

T brand SMMS7

8HP

188

175

185

174

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200

10HP

188

185

215

183

173

200

12HP

188

187

215

201

178

200

14HP

197

215

275

237

178

200

16HP

197

260

275

237

203

281

18HP

278

260

291

237

243

281

20HP

278

285

291

305

243

281

22HP

278

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253

340

24HP

319

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340

  • The weight of D brand VRV X units is highest.
  • The weight of Midea VC Pro and L brand Multi V IV Pro are less than average value.

Unit: kg

ODU weight comparison

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  • The footprint of D brand VRV X is largest.
  • The footprint of Midea VC Pro is less than average value.

HP

Midea VC Pro

D brand VRV A

D brand VRV X

M brand Y Cooling

L brand Multi V IV Pro

T brand SMMS7

8HP

0.73

0.71

0.71

0.68

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0.77

10HP

0.73

0.71

0.95

0.68

0.7

0.77

12HP

0.73

0.71

0.95

0.68

0.7

0.77

14HP

0.73

0.95

0.95

0.90

0.7

0.77

16HP

0.73

0.95

0.95

0.90

0.94

0.94

18HP

0.96

0.95

0.95

0.90

0.94

0.94

20HP

0.96

0.95

0.95

1.30

0.94

0.94

22HP

0.96

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0.94

1.25

24HP

1.21

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1.25

Unit: m2

Footprint (single unit)

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  • For large capacity system, Midea VC Pro uses the least number of outdoor units and occupied the smallest footprint.
  • Other brands need more outdoor units, so the footprint is much more than Midea. M brand Y Cooling series occupied the largest footprint.

*The above data only include the footprint occupied by the units, not include the maintenance space between the units.

HP

Midea VC Pro

D brand VRV A

D brand VRV X

M brand Y Cooling

L brand Multi V IV Pro

T brand SMMS7

30HP

1.21�(1 unit)

1.66�(2 units)

1.90�(2 untis)

1.58�(2 untis)

1.64

(2 units)　

1.72�(2 units)

60HP

2.42�(2 units)

2.85�(3 units)

2.85�(3 units)

3.89�(3 untis)

2.82

(3 units)　

2.83�(3 units)

90HP

3.63�( 3 units)

4.51�(5 units)

4.74�(5 units)

5.47�(5 units)

4.46

(5 units)　

4.55�(5 units)

Footprint (combination unit)

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  • All models of D brand VRV X series use two compressors.
  • All models of M brand Y Cooling series use one compressor.

HP

Midea VC Pro

D brand VRV A

D brand VRV X

M brand Y Cooling

L brand Multi V IV Pro

T brand SMMS7

8HP

1

1

2

1

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1

10HP

1

1

2

1

1

1

12HP

1

1

2

1

1

1

14HP

1

1

2

1

1

1

16HP

1

2

2

1

1

2

18HP

2

2

2

1

2

2

20HP

2

2

2

1

2

2

22HP

2

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2

2

24HP

2

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Compressor quantity

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  • All models of L brand Multi V IV Pro use one fan motor.

HP

Midea VC Pro

D brand VRV A

D brand VRV X

M brand Y Cooling

L brand Multi V IV Pro

T brand SMMS7

8HP

1

1

1

1

1

1

10HP

1

1

2

1

1

1

12HP

1

1

2

1

1

1

14HP

1

2

2

1

1

1

16HP

1

2

2

1

1

1

18HP

2

2

2

1

1

1

20HP

2

2

2

2

1

1

22HP

2

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1

2

24HP

2

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2

Fan motor quantity

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Brand

Midea

D brand

M brand

L brand

T brand

Series

VC Pro

VRV A/X

Y Cooling

Multi V4 Pro

SMMS7

Total piping length

1000m

1000m

1000m

1000m

1000m

Actual longest piping length

175m

165m

165m

/

190m

Equivalent longest piping length

200m

190m

190m

190m

235m

Largest level difference between IDUs and ODU (ODU above)

90m

90m

50m

90m

70m

Largest level difference between IDUs and ODU (ODU below)

110m

90m

40m

90m

70m

Largest level difference between IDUs

30m

30m

30*m

30m

40m

Largest level difference between ODUs

0m

5m

0m

5m

0m

Longest piping length after first branch

40/90*m

40/90*m

90m

40/90*m

40/90*m

  • Piping/level difference limitation of Midea and D brand are at an equivalent level which is better than other brands.
  • Level difference limitation of M brand is much worse than other brands.

*Need to meet certain conditions.

Piping/level difference limitation

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Product lineup comparison

Specifications comparison

Functions comparison

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  • Midea VC Pro, D brand VRV X/A, M brand Y Cooling and L brand Multi V IV Pro series use variable refrigerant temperature control to maximize the comfort and energy efficiency.

Variable refrigerant temperature control

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  • Only Midea VC Pro and D brand VRV X/A have output limitation control function. Both can set demand from 40% to 100% according to each user situation.

Output limitation control

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  • Only Midea VC Pro and D brand VRV X/A have refrigerant cooling PCB function to keep operation stable even at high ambient temperatures.

Refrigerant cooling PCB

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  • Only Midea VC Pro and D brand VRV X/A have automatic refrigerant charging function, simplified installation eliminates excessive and insufficient refrigerant charge amounts due to calculation mistakes, making installation and service easier and more efficient.

*Note: This function of Midea VC Pro series is available as a customization option.

Automatic refrigerant charging function

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  • Only Midea VC Pro and M brand Y Cooling series have automatic refrigerant recycling function, Midea VC Pro have two recycling way, it can select refrigerant recycling to indoor units or outdoor unis, making the maintenance easier and more efficient.

*Note: This function of Midea VC Pro series is available as a customization option.

  • Refrigerant recycle to ODU
  • Refrigerant recycle to IDU and piping
  • Refrigerant recycle to ODU

Automatic refrigerant recycling function

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  • Midea, D brand and M brand have maintenance feature which allows the shutdown of indoor unit without shutting down the whole VRF system. This feature comes in handy during maintenance period as the remaining indoor units continue to operate.

Ease of maintenance

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  • Midea VC Pro and L brand Multi V IV Pro unit can remove dust on the heat exchanger of outdoor unit, this function is able to improve the heat exchanger efficiency to maintain clean state on heat exchanger of outdoor unit.

*Note: This function of Midea VC Pro series is available as a customization option.

Auto dust-clean function

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  • Midea VC Pro has the most silent modes, including 4 night silent modes, 3 silent modes and 4 super silent modes selections, provide more freedom and convenience to match the customer needs.

Multiple silent modes

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  • The temperature and pressure of refrigerant can be real-time monitored by Midea VC Pro outdoor unit. When the level of refrigerant is too low or too high, this can cause damage to the unit and poor performance. VC pro outdoor unit can detect excessive or insufficient amounts of refrigerant to ensure consistent performance.

Real-time refrigerant amount monitoring

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  • Triple (local/remote/network) configurations greatly simplified installation, commissioning and servicing.

Triple configurations

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Email ID: jimmy.liao@midea.com

PHONE NUMBER:+86-138 2557 5018

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