Panasonic launches new ECONAVI air-conditioners

Panasonic, a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products, and its Sri Lanka’s distributor Softlogic have announced launch of 10 new air conditioner models under the ECONAVI series at the Architect Exhibition 2012 at the BMICH.

The new series is with additional Sunlight Detection feature  that can give more energy savings of up to 50% for Inverter models and 35% for Deluxe Non-Inverter models respectively.  This new feature detects changes in sunlight intensity in the room to reduce energy wasted under less sunlight conditions.

The ECONAVI series are also equipped with the existing intelligent and ecologically-sound feature that helps control airflow volume and room temperature by self-detecting human presence/location and level of activity and self-adjusts its cooling power to reduce energy wastage.

Announcing the launch, Matt Nagatoshi, Senior Coordinator of Panasonic, said: “These new models with ECONAVI technology can help consumers bring the reduction of energy consumption to a new level and further empowers individuals to save energy easily and contribute to the environment. We are confident that this eco-friendly energy saving products will significantly appeal to the consumers and this will further enhance our market position in Sri Lanka. This is also a step towards our goal of becoming the No.1 Green Innovation Company in the electronics industry by 2018.”

Gracing the occasion, Nirmalan, Director of Softlogic (Tentative) said, “The new ECONAVI models will revolutionise the way we use products and save energy. With the ECONAVI function turned on, savings of up to 50% and 35% will be attained on your electricity consumption for both Inverter and Deluxe Non-Inverter models respectively.”

At the exhibition, Panasonic and Softlogic constructed a booth of 700ft2 to display their wide range of products catering both for consumer and for commercial / business needs, ranging from Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Air-conditioning System, Ceiling Fans, Ventilation Fans, PBX (Private Branch Exchange), Cordless Phones, Fax Machines, Surveillance Cameras, to Electronic Whiteboards. The Panasonic/Softlogic booth also features compact living showrooms furnished with Panasonic’s latest consumer electronics to showcase “Eco & Smart Living” to visitors.

Nagatoshi continued, “We believe that Panasonic is the only company with technologies and solutions that can drastically change every scene of living, from homes and offices to commercial and public places. We are determined to provide Sri Lankans with “Eco & Smart” lifestyles by enhancing people’s living standards and society’s eco-friendliness at the same time. Please come see our booth!!”

The New ECONAVI series of Panasonic Air conditioners is available in 10000, 13000, 18000 and 24000 BTU capacities to cater to residential or office complex requirements and is made available at all Softlogic Max and Softlogic stores located islandwide at attractive prices.

New ECONAVI with Sunlight Detection detects changes in sunlight intensity in the room to reduce the waste of cooling under less sunlight conditions. To illustrate, when weather changes from sunny to cloudy or night, ECONAVI detects less sunlight intensity and determines less cooling power is required. If cooling power remains the same, then energy will be wasted. ECONAVI detects this waste and reduces cooling power by an amount equivalent to increasing the set temperature accordingly.

The revolutionary Panasonic ECONAVI utilises high-precision Human Sensor and Control Program technologies to optimise air-conditioner operation according to room conditions. These technologies help detect unnecessary waste of energy.  At the same time, the air conditioner will also self-adjust the cooling capacity while maintaining uninterrupted cooling, comfort and convenience.  You can now enjoy higher energy savings of up to 35% while maintaining uninterrupted cooling, comfort and convenience.

In addition to the ECONAVI and Intelligent Inverter technologies, both the Inverter and Deluxe Non-Inverter models also come with the new air purifying system called “nanoe-G” which utilises nano technology fine-particles consisting of ions and radicals to purify the air in the room. It works effectively on airborne and adhesive micro-organism such as bacteria, viruses and mould; ensuring a cleaner living environment.

In an Inverter air-conditioner, a power conversion circuit controls the compressors’ rotating speed; hence, the air-conditioner’s output.  Once the desired room temperature has been achieved, the Intelligent Inverter Technology reduces the rotation frequency of the compressor by alternating power supply frequency.

Hence, inverter air-conditioner runs on minimal power with precise temperature control. By reducing wasteful cooling operation, Inverter Series can achieve up to 50% less energy usage compared to the non-inverter units.  In addition to energy savings, the Intelligent Inverter Technology also delivers constant comfort with wide power output range and quick cooling during the start up period.

The new Intelligent Inverter models of room air-conditioners utilise the R410A refrigerant, which unlike refrigerants used in conventional air-conditioners, minimises harm to the ozone layer.