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EN 14511‑3:2018

BSI Standards Publication

Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat

pumps for space heating and cooling and process
chillers, with electrically driven compressors

Part 3: Test methods

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National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 14511‑3:2018. It
supersedes BS EN 14511‑3:2013, which is withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical
Committee RHE/17, Testing of air conditioning units.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on
request to its secretary.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions
of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
© The British Standards Institution 2018
Published by BSI Standards Limited 2018
ISBN 978 0 580 91337 2
ICS 91.140.30; 27.080
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from
legal obligations.
This British Standard was published under the authority of the
Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 31 March 2018.

Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 14511‑3
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM March 2018

ICS 27.080; 91.140.30 Supersedes EN 14511‑3:2013

English Version

Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps

for space heating and cooling and process chillers, with
electrically driven compressors - Part 3: Test methods
Climatiseurs, groupes refroidisseurs de liquide Luftkonditionierer, Flüssigkeitskühlsätze und
et pompes à chaleur pour le chauffage et le Wärmepumpen für die Raumbeheizung und
refroidissement des locaux et refroidisseurs -kühlung und Prozess-Kühler mit elektrisch
industriels avec compresseur entraîné par angetriebenen Verdichtern - Teil 3: Prüfverfahren
moteur électrique - Partie 3: Méthodes d'essai

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CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving
this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical
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or to any CEN member.

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European foreword
This document (EN  14511‑3:2018) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC  113 “Heat
pumps and air conditioning units”, the secretariat of which is held by UNE.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2018, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by March 2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 14511‑3:2013.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Regulation No 206/2012
and EU Regulation No 626/2011.
For relationship with EU Regulation No 206/2012 and EU Regulation No 626/2011, see informative
Annexes ZA and ZB, which are an integral part of this document.
The main changes with respect to the previous edition are listed below:
a) the revision of Annexes A and B on the test methods;
b) deletion of Annex C;
c) the revision of Annex G (Annex H on the previous version) on liquid pumps corrections;
d) the inclusion of process chillers into the scope of the EN 14511 series and of this Part 3.
Although this document has been prepared in the frame of the Commission Regulation  (EU)
No 206/2012 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to ecodesign requirements for air
conditioners and comfort fans, it is also intended to support the Essential Requirements of the European
Directive 2010/30/EU.
EN 14511 currently comprises the following parts:
— Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps for space heating and cooling and process
chillers with electrically driven compressors — Part 1: Terms and definitions,
— Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps for space heating and cooling and process
chillers, with electrically driven compressors — Part 2: Test conditions,
— Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps for space heating and cooling and process
chillers, with electrically driven compressors — Part 3: Test methods,
— Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps for space heating and cooling and process
chillers, with electrically driven compressors — Part 4: Requirements.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
the United Kingdom.

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Contents Page

European foreword............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
European foreword............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
2 Normative references....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Terms and definitions...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4 Tests for determination of capacities.............................................................................................................................................. 6
4.1 Basic principles, method of calculation for the determination of capacities..................................... 6
4.1.1 Heating capacity................................................................................................................................................................ 6
4.1.2 Cooling capacity................................................................................................................................................................. 7
4.1.3 Heat recovery capacity................................................................................................................................................ 8
4.1.4 Capacity correction......................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1.5 Effective power input................................................................................................................................................. 10
4.1.6 Units on a distribution network of pressured water...................................................................... 12
4.1.7 Units for use with remote condenser........................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Test apparatus....................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.1 Arrangement of the test apparatus................................................................................................................ 12
4.2.2 Installation and connection of the test object...................................................................................... 13
4.3 Uncertainties of measurement................................................................................................................................................ 14
4.4 Test procedure....................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.4.1 Settings................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.4.2 Output measurement for water (brine)-to-water (brine) and water
(brine)-to-air units....................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.4.3 Output measurement for cooling capacity of air-to-water (brine) and air-
to-air units........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.4.4 Output measurement for heating capacity of air-to-air and air-to-
water units.......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.5 Test results............................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.5.1 Data to be recorded..................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.5.2 Cooling capacity and heat recovery capacity calculation........................................................... 26
4.5.3 Heating capacity calculation................................................................................................................................ 26
4.5.4 Effective power input calculation.................................................................................................................... 27
5 Electrical consumptions for single duct and double duct units........................................................................27
5.1 Determination of power consumption due to standby mode...................................................................... 27
5.2 Determination of power consumption in off-mode.............................................................................................. 27
5.3 Electricity consumption................................................................................................................................................................ 28
6 Air flow rate measurement of ducted units............................................................................................................................28
7 Heat recovery test for air-cooled multisplit system......................................................................................................28
7.1 Test installation.................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
7.1.1 General................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
7.1.2 Three-room calorimeter method..................................................................................................................... 28
7.1.3 Three-room air-enthalpy method................................................................................................................... 28
7.1.4 Two-room air-enthalpy method....................................................................................................................... 28
7.2 Test procedure....................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
7.3 Test results............................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
8 Test report................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
8.1 General information......................................................................................................................................................................... 29
8.2 Additional information.................................................................................................................................................................. 29
8.3 Rating test results............................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Annex A (normative) Calorimeter test method.......................................................................................................................................31
Annex B (normative) Indoor air enthalpy test method..................................................................................................................39

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Annex C (informative) Conformance criteria.............................................................................................................................................41

Annex D (informative) Symbols used in annexes..................................................................................................................................42
Annex E (informative) Test at system reduced capacity.................................................................................................................44
Annex F (informative) Individual unit tests................................................................................................................................................45
Annex G (normative) Determination of the liquid pump efficiency..................................................................................46
Annex H (informative) Rating of indoor and outdoor units of multisplit and modular heat
recovery multisplit systems....................................................................................................................................................................49
Annex I (normative) Air flow rate measurement..................................................................................................................................51
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the
requirements of Commission regulation (EC) No 206/2012 aimed to be covered.......................52
Bibliography.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 53

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European foreword
This document (EN  14511‑3:2018) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC  113 “Heat
pumps and air conditioning units”, the secretariat of which is held by UNE.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2018, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by March 2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 14511‑3:2013.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Regulation No 206/2012
and EU Regulation No 626/2011.
For relationship with EU Regulation No 206/2012 and EU Regulation No 626/2011, see informative
Annexes ZA and ZB, which are an integral part of this document.
The main changes with respect to the previous edition are listed below:
a) the revision of Annexes A and B on the test methods;
b) deletion of Annex C;
c) the revision of Annex G (Annex H on the previous version) on liquid pumps corrections;
d) the inclusion of process chillers into the scope of the EN 14511 series and of this Part 3.
Although this document has been prepared in the frame of the Commission Regulation  (EU)
No 206/2012 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to ecodesign requirements for air
conditioners and comfort fans, it is also intended to support the Essential Requirements of the European
Directive 2010/30/EU.
EN 14511 currently comprises the following parts:
— Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps for space heating and cooling and process
chillers with electrically driven compressors — Part 1: Terms and definitions,
— Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps for space heating and cooling and process
chillers, with electrically driven compressors — Part 2: Test conditions,
— Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps for space heating and cooling and process
chillers, with electrically driven compressors — Part 3: Test methods,
— Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps for space heating and cooling and process
chillers, with electrically driven compressors — Part 4: Requirements.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
the United Kingdom.

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1 Scope

1.1 The scope of EN 14511‑1 is applicable.

1.2 This European Standard specifies the test methods for the rating and performance of air
conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps using either air, water or brine as heat transfer
media, with electrically driven compressors when used for space heating and cooling. These test methods
also apply for the rating and performance of process chillers.

It also specifies the method of testing and reporting for heat recovery capacities, system reduced
capacities and the capacity of individual indoor units of multisplit systems, where applicable.
This European Standard also makes possible to rate multisplit and modular heat recovery multisplit
systems by rating separately the indoor and outdoor units.

2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 14511‑1:2018, Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps for space heating and cooling
and process chillers, with electrically driven compressors — Part 1: Terms and definitions
EN 14511‑2:2018, Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps for space heating and cooling
and process chillers, with electrically driven compressors — Part 2: Test conditions

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 14511‑1:2018 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp

4 Tests for determination of capacities

4.1 Basic principles, method of calculation for the determination of capacities

4.1.1 Heating capacity

The heating capacity of air conditioners and of air-to-air or water(brine)-to-air heat pumps shall be
determined by measurements in a calorimeter room (see Annex A) or by the air enthalpy method
(see Annex B).
However, the heating capacity of air conditioners and of air-to-air heat pumps having a capacity below
or equal to 12 kW for cooling, or heating if the unit has no cooling function, under the standard rating
conditions of EN 14511‑2 shall be determined by measurements in a calorimeter room.
For heating only units the limit of 12 kW applies to the heating capacity as given under the standard
rating conditions of EN 14511‑2.

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When using the air enthalpy method, in steady-state operation, the heating capacity shall be determined
using the following formula:

(1)

where
PH is the heating capacity, expressed in W;
q is the air volume flow rate as measured during the test, expressed in m3/s;
ρ is the air density as measured during the test, expressed in kg/ m3;
cp is the specific heat at constant pressure, expressed in J/(kg.K);
ΔT is the difference between outlet and inlet temperatures, expressed in K.

The air density shall be determined for the air conditions at the air flow measuring device.
NOTE 1 The mass flow rate can directly be determined instead of the term (q x ρ).

NOTE 2 The enthalpy change ΔH can directly be used instead of the term (cp x ΔT).

For the heating capacity calculation in transient operation, refer to 4.5.3.2.

The heating capacity of air-to-water(brine), water(brine)-to-water(brine) heat pumps and liquid
chilling packages shall be determined in accordance with the direct method at the water or brine
heat exchanger, by determination of the volume flow of the heat transfer medium, and the inlet and
outlet temperatures, taking into consideration the specific heat capacity and density of the heat
transfer medium.
The measured heating capacity of air-to-air and water(brine)-to-air units shall be corrected for the
heat from the indoor fan as specified in 4.1.4.1 or 4.1.4.2.
The measured heating capacity of water(brine)-to-water(brine) and air-to-water(brine)units shall be
corrected for the heat from the indoor liquid pump as specified in 4.1.4.3.

4.1.2 Cooling capacity

The cooling capacity of air conditioners and of air-to-air or water(brine)-to-air heat pumps shall be
determined by measurements in a calorimeter room (see Annex A) or by the air enthalpy method
(see Annex B).
However, air conditioners and of air-to-air heat pumps having a cooling capacity below or equal to 12
kW under the standard rating conditions given in EN 14511‑2, shall be tested using a calorimeter room.
When using the air enthalpy method, the cooling capacity shall be determined using the
following formula:

(2)

where
PC is the cooling capacity, expressed in W;
q is the air volume flow rate as measured during the test, expressed in m3/s;
ρ is the air density as measured during the test, expressed in kg/m3;
cp is the specific heat at constant pressure, expressed in J/(kg.K);
ΔT is the difference between inlet and outlet temperatures, expressed in K.

The air density shall be determined for the air conditions at the air flow measuring device.
NOTE 1 The mass flow rate can directly be determined instead of the term (q x ρ).

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NOTE 2 The enthalpy change ΔH can directly be used instead of the term (cp x ΔT).

The cooling capacity of air-to-water(brine), water(brine)-to-water(brine) heat pumps and liquid chilling
packages shall be determined in accordance with the direct method at the water or brine heat exchanger,
by determination of the volume flow of the heat transfer medium, and the inlet and outlet temperatures,
taking into consideration the specific heat capacity and density of the heat transfer medium.
The measured cooling capacity of air-to-air and water(brine)-to-air units shall be corrected for the heat
from the indoor fan as specified in 4.1.4.1 or 4.1.4.2.
The measured cooling capacity of water(brine)-to-water(brine) and air-to-water(brine) units shall be
corrected for the heat from the indoor liquid pump as specified in 4.1.4.3

4.1.3 Heat recovery capacity

The heat recovery capacity of air-to-water(brine), water(brine)-to-water(brine) heat pumps and liquid
chilling packages shall be determined in accordance with the direct method at the water or brine heat
recovery heat exchanger, by determination of the volume flow of the heat transfer medium, and the
inlet and outlet temperatures, taking into consideration the specific heat capacity and density of the
heat transfer medium.
The heat recovery capacity shall be determined using the following formula:

(3)

where
PHR is the heat recovery capacity, expressed in W;
q is the volume flow rate, expressed in m3/s ;
ρ is the density, expressed in kg/m3;
cp is the specific heat at constant pressure, expressed in J/(kg.K);
ΔT is the difference between outlet and inlet temperatures expressed in K.

NOTE 1 The mass flow rate can directly be determined instead of the term (q x ρ).

NOTE 2 The enthalpy change ΔH can directly be used instead of the term (cp x ΔT).

The measured heat recovery capacity of units shall be corrected for the heat from the liquid pump as
specified in 4.1.4.3.

4.1.4 Capacity correction

4.1.4.1 General

The capacity shall include the correction due to the heat output of indoor and/or outdoor fans and/or
pumps, integrated into the unit or not as follows.

4.1.4.2 Capacity correction of fans for units without duct connection

In the case of units which are not designed for duct connection, i.e. which do not permit any external
pressure difference, and which are equipped with an integral fan, no capacity correction due to heat
provide by the fan shall apply.

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4.1.4.3 Capacity correction due to indoor fan for ducted units

4.1.4.3.1 Units with integrated indoor fan

If the fan at the indoor heat exchanger is an integral part of the unit, the power input correction of the
fan, as calculated with Formula (8) (see 4.1.5.3.1) shall be:
— subtracted from the measured heating capacity
— added to the measured cooling capacity

4.1.4.3.2 Units with non-integrated indoor fan

If the fan at the indoor heat exchanger is not an integral part of the unit, the power input correction as
calculated with Formula (9) (see 4.1.5.3.2) shall be:
— added to the measured heating capacity
— subtracted from the measured cooling capacity

4.1.4.4 Capacity correction due to indoor liquid pump

4.1.4.4.1 Units with integrated liquid pump

If the liquid pump is an integrated part of the unit, the capacity correction as defined in 4.1.4.4.3 or
4.1.4.4.4 shall be:
— subtracted from the measured heating capacity.
— added to the measured cooling capacity
— subtracted from the measured heat recovery capacity

4.1.4.4.2 Units with non-integrated liquid pump

If the liquid pump is not an integral part of the unit, the capacity correction as defined in 4.1.4.4.5 shall be:
— added to the measured heating capacity.
— subtracted from the measured cooling capacity
— added to the measured heat recovery capacity

4.1.4.4.3 Capacity correction for integrated glandless circulators

If the unit is equipped with a glandless circulator, the capacity correction is calculated using formula (4
(q x Δpe) x [(1-η)/η] (4)

where
q is the measured liquid flow rate, expressed in m3/s.
Δpe is the measured available external static pressure difference, expressed in Pa, as defined in
EN 14511‑1:2018, 3.58;
η is the global efficiency of the pump calculated according to Annex G.

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4.1.4.4.4 Capacity correction for integrated dry motor pumps

If the unit is equipped with a dry-motor pump, the capacity correction shall be calculated using
Formula (5).
(q x Δpe) x [(IE - η)/η ] (5)

where
q is the measured liquid volume flow rate, expressed in m3/s;
Δpe is the measured available external static pressure difference, expressed in Pa, as defined in
EN 14511‑1:2018, 3.58;
IE is the motor efficiency level as defined in the EC No 640/2009 regulation;
η is the global efficiency of the pump calculated according to Annex G.

4.1.4.4.5 Capacity correction for non-integrated liquid pumps

If the measured hydraulic power according to Annex G is ≤ 300 W, the liquid pump is considered as a
glandless circulator. The capacity correction is calculated using Formula (6).
(q x (-Δpi)) x [(1-η)/η] (6)

where
q is the measured liquid flow rate, expressed in m3/s;
Δpi is the measured internal static pressure difference, expressed in Pa, as defined in EN 14511‑1:2018, 3.59;
η is the global efficiency of the pump calculated according to Annex G.

If the measured hydraulic power according to Annex G is > 300 W, the liquid pump is considered as a
dry-motor pump. The capacity correction is calculated using Formula (7).
[q x (-Δpi)] x [(IE - η) /η)] (7)

where
q is the liquid volume flow rate, expressed in m3/s;
Δpi is the measured internal static pressure difference, expressed in Pascal, as defined in 3.59 of EN 14511‑1:2018;
IE is equal to 0,88 (the average the motor efficiency level defined in the EC No 640/2009 regulation for IE3
efficiency level);
η is the global efficiency of the pump calculated according to Annex G.

4.1.5 Effective power input

4.1.5.1 General

The effective power input shall include the correction due to power input of indoor and/or outdoor fans
and/or pumps, integrated or no to the unit as follows.

4.1.5.2 Power input correction of fans for units without duct connection

In the case of units which are not designed for duct connection, i.e. which do not permit any external
pressure differences, and which are equipped with an integral fan, the power absorbed by the fan shall
be included in the effective power absorbed by the unit.

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4.1.5.3 Power input correction of fans for units with duct connection

4.1.5.3.1 Power input correction for integrated fans

If a fan is an integral part of the unit, only a fraction of the power input of the fan motor shall be included
in the effective power absorbed by the unit. The fraction that is to be excluded from the total power
absorbed by the unit shall be calculated using Formula (8):

(8)

where
q is the air volume flow rate, expressed in m3/s and set according to 4.4.1.3 or 4.4.1.4;
Δpe (corr) is the available external static pressure difference, expressed in Pa, as defined in EN 14511‑1:2018, 3.58
and set according to 4.4.1.3 or 4.4.1.4;
η is equal to ηtarget as declared by the fan manufacturer according to the ecodesign regulation n°327/2011
for fans driven by motors between 125 W and 500 kW; otherwise is equal to 0,3 by convention.

4.1.5.3.2 Power input correction for non-integrated fans

If no fan is provided with the unit, the proportional power input which is to be included in the effective
power absorbed by the unit shall be calculated using the Formula (9):

(9)

where
q is the air volume flow rate, expressed in m3/s and set according to 4.4.1.3 or 4.4.1.4;
Δpi is the measured internal static pressure difference, expressed in Pa, as defined in EN 14511‑1:2018, 3.59;
η is 0,3 by convention.

4.1.5.4 Power input correction of liquid pumps

4.1.5.4.1 Power input correction for integrated liquid pumps

When the liquid pump is integrated into the unit, it shall be connected for operation. When the liquid
pump is delivered by the manufacturer apart from the unit, it shall be connected for operation according
to the manufacturer’s instructions and be then considered as an integral part of the unit.
For an integrated liquid pump, only a fraction of the input to the pump motor shall be included in
the effective power absorbed by the unit. The fraction which is to be excluded from the total power
absorbed by the unit shall be calculated using Formula (10):

(10)

where
q is the measured liquid flow rate, expressed in m3/s;
Δpe is the measured available external static pressure difference, expressed in Pa, as defined in
EN 14511‑1:2018, 3.58;
η is the efficiency of the pump calculated according to Annex G.

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In case the liquid pump is not able to provide any external static pressure difference, then this correction
does not apply but the correction shall be made according to 4.1.5.4.2.

4.1.5.4.2 Power input correction for non-integrated liquid pumps

If no liquid pump is provided with the unit, the proportional power input which is to be included in the
effective power absorbed by the unit shall be calculated using Formula (11):

(11)

where
q is the measured liquid flow rate, expressed in m3/s;
Δpi is the measured internal static pressure difference, expressed in Pa, as defined in EN 14511‑1:2018, 3.59;
η is the efficiency of the pump calculated according to Annex G.

4.1.6 Units on a distribution network of pressured water

In the case of appliances designed especially to operate on a distributing network of pressurized water
without water-pump, no correction shall be applied to the power input.

4.1.7 Units for use with remote condenser

The power from the auxiliary liquid pump of the remote condenser shall not be taken into account in
the effective power input.

4.2 Test apparatus

4.2.1 Arrangement of the test apparatus

4.2.1.1 General requirements

The test apparatus shall be designed in such a way that all requirements on adjustment of set values,
stability criteria and uncertainties of measurement according to this European Standard can be fulfilled.

4.2.1.2 Test room for the air side

The size of the test room shall be selected such that any resistance to air flow at the air inlet and air outlet
orifices of the test object is avoided. The air flow through the room shall not be capable of initiating any
short circuit between these two orifices, and therefore the velocity of the air flows through the room at
these two locations shall not exceed 1,5 m/s when the test object is switched off. The air velocity in the
room shall also not be greater than the mean velocity through the unit inlet. Unless otherwise stated by
the manufacturer, the air inlet or air outlet orifices shall be not less than 1 m distant from the surfaces
of the test room.
Any direct heat radiation by heating units in the test room onto the unit or onto the temperature
measuring points shall be avoided.

4.2.1.3 Appliances with duct connection

The connections of a ducted air unit to the test facility shall be sufficiently air tight to ensure that the
measured results are not significantly influenced by exchange of air with the surroundings.

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4.2.1.4 Appliances with integrated pumps

For appliances with integrated and adjustable water or brine pumps, the pump speed shall be set at the
same time as the temperature difference.
In case of a liquid pump with several fixed speeds or with variable speed, the manufacturer shall
provide information on the settings of pump (speed or external static pressure to achieve).

4.2.1.5 Liquid chilling package for use with remote condenser

Units for use with remote condenser are tested by using a water (brine)-cooled condenser, the
characteristics of which shall enable the intended operating conditions to be achieved.

4.2.2 Installation and connection of the test object

4.2.2.1 General

The test object shall be installed and connected for the test as recommended by the manufacturer in
the installation and operation manual. The accessories provided by option are not included in the test.
If a back-up heater is provided in option or not, it shall be switched off or disconnected to be excluded
from the testing.
For single ducts, regardless of the manufacturer’s instructions, the discharge duct shall be as short and
straight as possible compatibly with minimum distance between the unit and the wall for correct air
inlet but not less than 50 cm. No accessory shall be connected to the discharge end of the duct.
For double duct units, the same requirements apply to both suction and discharge ducts, unless the
appliance is designed to be installed directly on the wall.
For multisplit systems, the test shall be performed with the system operating at a capacity ratio of 1, or
as close as possible.
When performing measures in heating mode, set the highest room temperature on the unit/system
control device; when performing measures in cooling mode, set the lowest room temperature on the
unit/system control device. If in the instructions, the manufacturer indicates a value for the temperature
set on the control device for a given rating condition, then this value shall be used.
For unit with open-type compressor the electric motor shall be supplied or specified by the
manufacturer. The compressor shall be operated at the rotational speed specified by the manufacturer.
For inverter type control units, the setting of the frequency shall be done for each rating condition. The
manufacturer shall provide in the documentation information about how to obtain the necessary data
to set the required frequencies.
If skilled personnel with knowledge of control software is required for the start of the system, the
manufacturer or the nominated agent should be in attendance when the system is being installed and
prepared for tests.

4.2.2.2 Installation of unit consisting of several parts

In the case of a unit consisting of several parts, the following installation conditions shall be complied
for the test.
a) The refrigerant lines shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The
length of the lines shall be 5 m except if the constraints of the test installation make 5 m not
possible, in which case a greater length may be used, with a maximum of 7,5 m.
b) The lines shall be installed so that the difference in elevation does not exceed 2,5 m.

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c) The thermal insulation of the lines shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
d) Unless constrained by the design, at least half of the connecting lines shall be exposed to the outside
conditions, with the rest of the lines exposed to the inside conditions.

4.2.2.3 Indoor units of multisplit systems

When testing a multisplit system in a calorimeter room, the air flow rate and the external static
pressure shall be adjusted separately for each one of the ducted indoor units.
When testing a multisplit system using the air enthalpy method, the air flow rate and the external static
pressure shall be adjusted separately for each indoor unit, ducted or not.
In case of equipment with non-ducted indoor units tested using the air enthalpy method, the above
requirement on ducted indoor units shall apply.

4.2.2.4 Measuring points

Temperature and pressure measuring points shall be arranged in order to obtain mean significant values.
For free air intake temperature measurements, it is required:
— either to have at least one sensor per square meter, with not less than four measuring points and by
restricting to 20 the number of sensors equally distributed on the free air surface;
— or to use a sampling device. It shall be completed by four sensors for checking uniformity if the
surface area is greater than 1 m2.
Air temperature sensors shall be placed at a maximum distance of 0,25 m from the free air surface.
For control cabinet air conditioners, the inlet temperature at the evaporator is measured instead of the
temperature inside the control cabinet.
For units consisting of a heat pump and a storage tank as a factory made unit, water inlet and outlet
temperature measurements shall be taken at the inlet and outlet of this unit.
For water and brine, the density in Formulae (1), (2) and (3) shall be determined in the temperature
conditions measured near the volume flow measuring device.

4.3 Uncertainties of measurement

The uncertainties of measurement shall not exceed the values specified in Table 1.

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Table 1 — Uncertainties of measurement for indicated values

Measured quantity Unit Uncertainty of measurement
Liquid    
- temperature inlet/outlet
- temperature difference K ±0,15 K
- temperature inlet/outlet °C ±0,15 K
- volume flow m3/s ±1 %
- static pressure difference kPa ±1 kPa (Δp ≤ 20 kPa) or ± 5 %(Δp > 20 kPa)
Air    
- dry bulb temperature °C ±0,2 K
- wet bulb temperature °C ±0,4K
- volume flow m3/s ±5 %
- static pressure difference Pa ±5 Pa (Δp ≤ 100 Pa) or ± 5 %(Δp > 100 Pa)
±5 % (ΔP > 100 Pa)
Refrigerant    
- pressure at compressor outlet kPa ±1 %
- temperature °C ±0,5 K
Concentration (in volume)    
- Heat transfer medium % ±2
Electrical quantities    
- electric power W ±1 %
- voltage V ±0,5 %
- current A ±0,5 %
- electrical energy kWh ±1 %
Compressor rotational speed min−1 ±0,5 %

The heating or cooling capacities measured on the liquid side shall be determined within a maximum
uncertainty of 5 % independent of the individual uncertainties of measurement including the
uncertainties on the properties of fluids.
The steady-state heating or cooling capacities determined using the calorimeter method shall be
determined with a maximum uncertainty of 5 %, independent of the individual uncertainties of
measurement including the uncertainties on the properties of fluids; this maximum uncertainty is
extended to 10 % for single duct units due to the air exchange between the two compartments of the
calorimeter room.
Heating capacity determined during transient operation (defrost cycles) using the calorimeter method
shall be determined with a maximum uncertainty of 10 %, independent of the individual uncertainties
of measurement including the uncertainties on the properties of fluids.
The heating and cooling capacities measured on the air side using the air enthalpy method shall be
determined with a maximum uncertainty of 10 %, independent of the individual uncertainties of
measurement including the uncertainties on the properties of fluids.
NOTE CEN ISO/TS 16491 provides guidelines for the evaluation of uncertainty of measurement in air
conditioner and heat pump cooling and heating capacity tests.

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4.4 Test procedure

4.4.1 Settings

4.4.1.1 All units

If liquid heat transfer media other than water are used, the specific heat capacity and density of such
heat transfer media shall be determined and taken into consideration in the evaluation.
Table 4 states permissible deviations of the measured values from the test conditions.

4.4.1.2 Non-ducted units

For non-ducted units, the adjustable settings such as louvers and fan speed shall be set for maximum
steady-state air flow.
For inverter type control units, if the manufacturer indicates a speed of the fan different from the
maximum one to set on the control device for a given rating condition, then this speed shall be used.

4.4.1.3 Units ducted on the indoor heat exchanger

The air volume flow rate qv,declared as specified by the manufacturer for the cooling mode (or heating
mode if no cooling mode of the unit) shall be related to standard air.
If the air flow rate is declared by the manufacturer with no atmospheric pressure, temperature and
humidity conditions, it shall be considered as given for standard air conditions. Otherwise, the air flow
rate under standard air conditions qv, shall be calculated using Formula (12).

(12)

Is the air flow rate as declared by the manufacturer;

1,204 is the density of standard air (20° C, 101 325 Pa) expressed in kg/m3;
is the measured density, expressed in kg/m3.

The resulting air volume flow rate qv shall be set with dry heat exchanger when the fan only is operated.
Once the air volume flow rate is set, the resulting external static pressure difference (ESP) is measured
as Δpe (measured).
This resulting ESP shall be converted to standard air using Formula (13) to obtain the corrected ESP,
Δpe (corr).

(13)

where
1,204 is the density of standard air (20° C, 101 325 Pa) expressed in kg/m3;
ρ(measured) is the measured air density, expressed in kg/m3;
Δpe (measured) is the measured available external static pressure difference, expressed in Pa, as defined in
EN 14511‑1:2018, 3.58.

If Δpe (corr), is lower than the minimum value given in Table 2 (or Table 3), the air flow rate is decreased
to reach this minimum value.

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If Δpe (corr), is greater than twice the minimum value given in Table 2 (or Table 3), the air flow rate is
increased to reach twice this minimum value.
If Δpe (corr),is greater than the minimum value given in Table 2 (or Table 3) but not greater than twice
this minimum value, then keep this Δpe (corr),.
The apparatus used for setting the ESP shall be maintained in the same position during all the tests.

Table 2 — Pressure requirement for comfort air conditioners and heat pumps
Standard capacity Minimum external static
ratings pressure difference (ESPmin)
kW ab
Pa
0 < Q < 8 25
8 ≤ Q < 12 37
12 ≤ Q < 20 50
20 ≤ Q < 30 62
30 ≤ Q < 45 75
45 ≤ Q < 82 100
82 ≤ Q < 117 125
117 ≤ Q < 147 150
Q ≥ 147 175
a For equipment tested without an air filter installed, the minimum
external static pressure shall be increased by 10 Pa.
b If the manufacturer’s installation instructions state that the maximum
allowable discharge duct length is less than 1m, then the unit can be
considered as a free delivery unit and be tested as a non-ducted indoor unit
with an ESP of 0 Pa.

Table 3 — Pressure requirement for close control air conditioners

Minimum external static
pressure difference (ESPmin)
Capacity Pa
kW For down-flow dis‑ For up-flow discharge
charge into duct all units
into double floor
< 30 50 ―
≥ 30 75 ―
All ― 50

4.4.1.4 Units ducted on the outdoor heat exchanger

The volume flow and the pressure difference shall be related to standard air and with dry heat exchanger.
Once corrected into standard air using Formula (12) where applicable, the air flow rate declared by
the manufacturer shall be set when the fan only is operating and the resulting external static pressure
(ESP) measured.
This resulting ESP shall be converted to standard air using Formula (13). If this corrected ESP is lower
than 30 Pa, the air flow rate is decrease to reach this minimum value.
The apparatus used for setting the ESP shall be maintained in the same position during all the tests.

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If the manufacturer’s installation instructions state that the maximum allowable discharge duct length
is less than 1m, then the unit can be considered as a free delivery unit and be tested as a non-ducted
outdoor unit with an ESP of 0 Pa.

Table 4 — Permissible deviations from set values

Measured quantity Permissible deviation of the Permissible deviations of each of
arithmetic mean values from set the individual measured values
values from set values
Liquid    
- inlet temperature ±0,2 K ±0,5 K
- outlet temperature ±0,3 K ±0,6 K
- volume flow ±1 % ±2,5 %
- static pressure difference — ±10 %
Air    
- inlet temperature (dry bulb)a ±0,3 K ±1 K
- inlet temperature (wet bulb) a ±0,4 K ±1 K
- (dry bulb - wet bulb) temperature ±0,3 K —
differenceb
- volume flow ±5 % ±10 %
- static pressure difference — ±10 %
Refrigerant    
- liquid temperature ±1 K ±2 K
- saturated liquid/bubble point tem‑ ±0,5 K ±1 K
perature
Voltage ±4 % ±4 %
a For units with outdoor heat exchanger surfaces greater than 5 m2, the permissible deviation is doubled. When testing
single duct units the arithmetic mean value of the difference between the dry bulb temperature of the indoor compartment
and of the air introduced from the outdoor compartment should have a maximum permissible deviation of 0,3 K. This
requirement also applies to the wet bulb temperature difference.
b This variation applies to the set temperature difference. If equal to 1K, the temperature difference is thus allowed to
vary between 0,7K and 1,3K.

4.4.2 Output measurement for water (brine)-to-water (brine) and water (brine)-to-air units

4.4.2.1 Steady-state conditions

This condition is considered obtained and maintained when all the measured quantities remain
constant without having to alter the set values, for a minimum duration of 30 min, with respect to the
tolerances given in Table 4. Periodic fluctuations of measured quantities caused by the operation of
regulation and control devices are permissible, on condition the mean value of such fluctuations does
not exceed the permissible deviations listed in Table 4.

4.4.2.2 Measurement of heating capacity, cooling capacity and heat recovery capacity

For the output measurement, it is necessary to record all the meaningful data continuously. In the case
of recording instruments which operate on a cyclic basis, the sequence shall be adjusted such that a
complete recording is effected at least once every 30 s.
The output shall be measured in the steady-state condition. The duration of measurement shall be not
less than 35 min.

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4.4.3 Output measurement for cooling capacity of air-to-water (brine) and air-to-air units

4.4.3.1 Steady-state conditions

This condition is considered obtained and maintained when all the measured quantities remain
constant without having to alter the set values, for a minimum duration of 1 h, with respect to the
tolerances given in Table 4. Periodic fluctuations of measured quantities caused by the operation of
regulation and control devices are permissible, on condition the mean value of such fluctuations does
not exceed the permissible deviations listed in Table 4.

4.4.3.2 Measurement of cooling capacity

For the output measurement it is necessary to record all the meaningful data continuously. In the case
of recording instruments which operate on a cyclic basis, the sequence shall be adjusted such that a
complete recording is effected at least once every 30 s.
The output shall be measured in the steady-state condition. The duration of measurement shall not be
less than 35 min.

4.4.4 Output measurement for heating capacity of air-to-air and air-to-water units

4.4.4.1 General

The test procedure shall identify whether the unit will operate in steady state conditions or in transient
regime due to defrost cycles that may occur depending on the operating conditions.
The procedure is applicable to both the air enthalpy and the calorimeter room methods.
The test procedure is described by the following flowchart (See Figure 1). The different steps of the
procedure are explained in the following subclauses.
The steps of the flowchart shall immediately follow each other.

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Key
 yes
 no

Figure 1 — Flowchart of steps procedure

4.4.4.2 Step 1: Preconditioning

The test room reconditioning apparatus and the heat pump under test shall start and operate until the
test tolerances specified in Table 4 are attained for at least 10 min.
For air-to-water units having defrost cycles at the standard rating condition, the water flow rate shall
be set at the corresponding time averaged inlet/outlet water temperatures measured on a 5-min period
starting 20 min after the end of a defrost cycle, manually or automatically induced.
It is recommended that the preconditioning ends with an automatic or manually induced defrost cycle
when testing at any rating conditions for outdoor air stated in EN 14511‑2:2018, Table 3, Tables 12 to 15
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4.4.4.3 Step 2: Forced defrost cycle

It is recommended to terminate Step 1 with a manually or automatically induced defrost cycle, so

that the procedure can continue with no or very small influence on the unit of the way the operating
conditions were achieved.
Step 2 checks whether the recommendation has been followed or not to decide the next step of
the flowchart.

4.4.4.4 Step 3: Equilibrium period

During an equilibrium period of one hour, the heat pump shall operate, while meeting the test tolerances
specified in Table 4, except if a defrost occurs during this period in which case the test tolerances
specified in Table 5 apply.
NOTE If a defrost occurs before the end of Step 3, it is not necessary to wait for the complete duration of this
step. The test can continue directly with the next step of the flowchart.

4.4.4.5 Step 4: Defrost cycle

It is checked whether the unit operated a defrost cycle during the previous step (Step 3 or Step 5).

4.4.4.6 Step 5: Data collection

Data shall be sampled at equal intervals that span every 30 s or less, except during defrost cycles as
specified below, for a duration of 70 min.
During defrost cycles, plus the first 10 min following defrost termination, data used in evaluating the
integrated heating capacity and the integrated power input of the heat pump shall be sampled more
frequently, at equal intervals that span every 10 s or less.
When using the indoor air enthalpy method, these more frequently sampled data include the change in
indoor-side dry bulb temperature. When using the calorimeter method, these more frequently sampled
data include all measurements required to determine the indoor-side capacity.
For heat pumps that automatically switch off the indoor fan during a defrost, the contribution of the net
heating delivered and/or the change in indoor-side dry bulb temperature shall be assigned the value
of zero when the indoor fan is off, if using the indoor air enthalpy method. If using the calorimeter test
method, the integration of capacity shall continue while the indoor fan is off.
The difference between the leaving and entering temperatures of the heat transfer medium at the
indoor heat exchanger shall be measured during the data collection period (step 5). For each interval of
5 min during the data collection period, an average temperature difference shall be calculated, ΔTi (t).
The average temperature difference for the first 5 min of the data collection period, ΔTi (t = 0), shall be
saved for the purpose of calculating the following percent change:

(14)

The following Figure 2 illustrates the temperature decrease during Step 5 and the calculation of %ΔT.

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Figure 2 — Data collection

NOTE If a defrost occurs before the end of Step 5, it is not necessary to wait for the complete duration of this
step. The test can continue directly with the next step of the flowchart.

4.4.4.7 Step 6: Variation of %ΔT

If the quantity %ΔT does not exceed 2,5  % and the test tolerances specified in Table 4 are satisfied
during the data collection period (Step 5), then the heat capacity test shall be designated a steady-state
test (Step 7).
If at any time during Step 5, the quantity %ΔT exceeds 2,5 % then the test shall directly continue with
the next step of the flowchart.

4.4.4.8 Step 7: Steady state operation

The test is considered to be steady state and shall be terminated after the data collection (Step 5)
during which test tolerances specified in Table 4 were fulfilled.
Periodic fluctuations of measured quantities caused by the operation of regulation and control devices
are permissible on condition the mean value of such fluctuations does not exceed the permissible
deviations listed in Table 4.
Data from the 70 min of the data collection is used for calculating the heating capacity of the unit
(see 4.5.3).

4.4.4.9 Step 8: Transient operation

4.4.4.9.1 General

The test is considered to be a transient test and defrost cycles might occur.
A defrost cycle starts when the operation of the unit is modified to manage the defrost of the outdoor
heat exchanger.
NOTE 1 Here below some examples of modified operation which define the start of a defrost cycle:

— The 4-way valve signal indicates a change of state

— The water temperature difference is smaller than 0,2 K

— One or several compressor(s) stop(s).

A defrost cycle ends when the operation of the unit comes back to initial state.
NOTE 2 Here below some examples of modified operation which define the end of a defrost cycle:

— The 4-way valve signal indicates a change of state

— The water temperature difference is larger than 0,2 K

— One or several compressor(s) start(s).

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As noted in Table 5, the test tolerances are specified for two sub-intervals. Interval H consists of data
collected during each heating interval, with the exception of the first 10 min after defrost termination.
Interval D consists of data collected during each defrost cycle plus the first 10 min of the subsequent
heating interval.
All data collected during each interval, H or D, shall be used to evaluate compliance with the Table 5
test tolerances. Data from two or more H intervals or two or more D intervals shall not be combined
and then used in evaluating Table 5 compliance. Compliance is based on evaluating data from each
interval separately.

4.4.4.9.2 Step 8A

The data collection, including the duration of previous Step 5, is extended until 3 h have elapsed or until
the heat pump completes three complete cycles during the period, whichever occurs first. In Step 8a,
the test tolerances specified in Table 5 shall be achieved during the total duration.
Only the data from the completed cycles that occurred during the 3 h, are used for performance
calculation. If no complete cycle occurs during 3 hours, then the performance is calculated from the
average data over the 3 hours.
If at an elapsed time of 3 h, the heat pump is conducting a defrost cycle, the cycle shall be completed
before ending the data recording. A complete cycle consists of a heating period and a defrost period;
from defrost termination to defrost termination.
For a multiple refrigerant circuit units, the data is recorded and calculated over a 3-hour duration
whatever the state of cycling of the different refrigerant circuits.

4.4.4.9.3 Step 8B

In Step 8b, the data shall be recorded until 3 h have elapsed or until the heat pump completes three
complete cycles during the period, whichever occurs first, as no data collection (Step 5) occurred
after the latest equilibrium period (Step 3). In Step 8a, the test tolerances specified in Table 5 shall be
achieved during the total duration
Only the data from the completed cycles that occurred during the 3 h, are used for performance
calculation. If no complete cycle occurs during 3 hours, then the performance is calculated from the
average data over the 3 hours.
If at an elapsed time of 3 h, the heat pump is conducting a defrost cycle, the cycle shall be completed
before ending the data recording. A complete cycle consists of a heating period and a defrost period;
from defrost termination to defrost termination.
For a multiple refrigerant circuit units, the data is recorded and calculated over a 3-hour duration
whatever the state of cycling of the different refrigerant circuits.

Table 5 — Variations allowed in heating capacity tests when using the transient test procedure
Variations of arithmetical Variation of individual
mean values from specified readings from specified test
Readings test conditions conditions
Interval H a Interval D b Interval H a Interval D b
Temperature of air entering indoor-side:        
- dry-bulb ± 0,6 K ± 1,5 K ± 1,0 K ± 2,5 K
- wet-bulb — — — —
Temperature of air entering outdoor-side:        
- dry-bulbc ± 0,6 K ± 1,5 K ± 1,0 K ± 5,0 K
- wet-bulbc ± 0,4 K ± 1,0 K ± 0,6 K —

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Variations of arithmetical Variation of individual

mean values from specified readings from specified test
Readings test conditions conditions
Interval H a Interval D b Interval H a Interval D b
- temperature difference (dry bulb – wet
±0,6 K — — —
bulb)f
Inlet water temperature ± 0,2 Ke — ± 0,5 Ke d

Outlet water temperature ± 0,5 K — — —

a Applies when the heat pump is in the heating mode, except for the first 10 min after termination of a defrost cycle.
b Applies during a defrost cycle and during the first 10 min after the termination of a defrost cycle when the heat pump
is operating in the heating mode.
c For units with outdoor heat exchanger surfaces greater than 5 m2, the allowed deviation is doubled.
d The variation shall not exceed – 5,0 K and +2,0 K of the arithmetic mean value measured during the previous interval
H.
e Only applies for standard rating conditions for which the temperature difference is defined.
f This variation applies to the set temperature difference. If equal to 1K, the temperature difference is thus allowed to
vary between 0.4K and 1.6K.

4.5 Test results

4.5.1 Data to be recorded

The data to be recorded for the capacity tests are given in Table 6. The table identifies the general
information required but is not intended to limit the data to be obtained.
These data shall be the mean values taken over the data collection period, with the exception of time
measurement.

Table 6 — Data to be recorded

Water
Air enthalpy
Quantity Unit Calorimeter enthalpy
method
method
1) Ambient conditions        
      — air temperature, dry bulb °C   X X
      — atmospheric pressure kPa X X  
2) Electrical quantities        
      — voltage V X X X
      — total current A X X X
      — total power input, P T W X X X
      — effective power input, PE W X X X
3) Thermodynamic quantities        
a) Indoor heat exchanger        
Air        
      — inlet temperature, dry bulb °C X X —
      — inlet temperature, wet bulb °C X X —
For duct connection        
      — outlet temperature, dry bulb °C — X —
      — outlet temperature, wet bulb °C — X —
      — external/internal static pressure differ‑ Pa X X —
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Water
Air enthalpy
Quantity Unit Calorimeter enthalpy
method
method
      — volume flow rate, q m3/s — X —
      — rate of condensate Kg/s X X —
Water or brine        
      — inlet temperature °C X   X
      — outlet temperature °C X   X
      — volume flow m3/s X   X
      — liquid pump speed setting, if applicable — X   X
      — external/internal static pressure differ‑ kPa X   X
ence
b) Outdoor heat exchanger        
Air        
      — inlet temperature, dry bulb °C X X X
      — inlet temperature, wet bulb, if applicable °C X X X
For duct connection        
      — outlet temperature, dry bulb °C — X —
      — outlet temperature, wet bulb °C — X —
      — external/internal static pressure differ‑ Pa X X —
ence
      — volume flow rate, q m3/s X X X
Water or brine        
      — inlet temperature °C X X X
      — outlet temperature °C X X X
      — volume flow m3/s X X X
      — liquid pump speed setting, if applicable - X X X
      — external/internal static pressure differ‑ kPa X X X
ence
c) Heat recovery heat exchanger        
      — inlet temperature °C — — X
      — outlet temperature °C — — X
      — volume flow m3/s — — X
      — external/internal static pressure differ‑ kPa — — X
ence
d) Heat transfer medium (other than water)        
      — concentration (volume) % X X X
      — density (if needed for calculation) kg/m3 X X X
      — specific heat (if needed for calculation) J/(kgx K) X X X
e) Refrigerant a        
      — discharge pressure bar abs. — — X
      — saturated vapour/bubble point temperature °C — — X
      — liquid temperature °C — — X
f) Compressor        
      — rotational speed (only for open compres‑ min−1 — — X
sor type)
      — power input of motor (only for open com‑ W — — X
pressor type)

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Water
Air enthalpy
Quantity Unit Calorimeter enthalpy
method
method
      — compressor frequency for inverter type Hz X X X
g) Calorimeter        
      — heat input to calorimeter W X — —
      — heat extracted from calorimeter W X — —
      — ambient temperature around the calorimeter °C X — —
      — temperature of the water entering the °C X — —
humidifier
      — condensate temperature °C X — —
h) Defrost        
      — defrost period(s) s X/X/X X/X/X X/X/X
      — operating cycle(s) with defrost min X/X/X X/X/X X/X/X
4) Data collection period min X X X
5) Capacities        
      — heating capacity (PH) W X X X
      — total cooling capacity (PC ) W X X X
      — latent cooling capacity (PL) W X X X
      — sensible cooling capacity (PS) W X X X
      — heat recovery capacity W — — X
6) Ratios        
      — COP W/W X X X
      — EER W/W X X X
      — SHRb W/W X X —
a Only for unit with remote condenser.
b Only for air-to-air and water(brine)-to-air units.

4.5.2 Cooling capacity and heat recovery capacity calculation

Average cooling and heat recovery capacities shall be determined from the set of cooling and heat
recovery capacities recorded over the data collection period, or on the basis of average values of
temperature and volume flow recorded over the data collection period.

4.5.3 Heating capacity calculation

4.5.3.1 Steady-state capacity test

An average heating capacity shall be determined from the set of heating capacities recorded over the
data collection period or on the basis of average values of temperature and volume flow recorded over
the data collection period.

4.5.3.2 Transient capacity test

For equipment where one or more complete cycles occur during the data collection period, the
following shall apply. The average heating capacity shall be determined using the integrated capacity
and the elapsed time corresponding to the total number of complete cycles that occurred over the data
collection period.
For equipment where no complete cycle occurs during the data collection period, the following shall
apply. The average heating capacity shall be determined by using the integrated capacity and the
elapsed time corresponding to the total data collection period.

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When using the air enthalpy method, in case the flow rates are different during intervals H and D of the
transient test, a weighted value of flow rates during H and D intervals shall be used for the calculation
of the pump/fan correction(s) to be applied.

4.5.4 Effective power input calculation

4.5.4.1 Steady-state test

An average electric power input shall be determined from the integrated electrical power over the same
data collection period than the one used for the heating/cooling capacity or heat recovery capacity
calculation.

4.5.4.2 Transient with defrost cycle

An average electric power input shall be determined on the basis of the integrated electrical power and
the time corresponding to the total number of complete cycles during the same data collection period
as the one used for the heat capacity calculation.
In case the flow rates are different during intervals H and D of the transient test, a weighted value
of flow rates during H and D intervals shall be used for the calculation of the pump/fan correction(s)
to be applied.

4.5.4.3 Transient without defrost cycle

An average electric power input shall be determined on the basis of the integrated electrical power
and the time corresponding to the same data collection period as the one used for the heat capacity
calculation.

5 Electrical consumptions for single duct and double duct units

5.1 Determination of power consumption due to standby mode

After the unit (for cooling only and reverse cycle units) has been running for 30 min in cooling mode,
it is switched in standby mode with the control device, if available. After 10 min, the electrical energy
consumption is measured during the next 10 min and the average value during this period is assumed
to be the standby mode consumption, PSB.
For heating only units, the measurements are made in the same way, after the following test condition.

Table 7 — Test conditions for power consumption due to standby mode for heating only units
  Outdoor heat exchanger Indoor heat exchanger
Inlet dry bulb Inlet wet bulb Inlet dry bulb Inlet wet bulb
temperature temperature temperature temperature
°C °C °C °C
All air conditioners and heat
pumps except single duct 12 11 20 15 max
Heating mode units
Single duct units 20 12 20 12

5.2 Determination of power consumption in off-mode

Following the standby mode test, the unit shall be switched in off mode, if available, while remaining
plugged. After 10 min, the residual energy power is measured during 10 min and the average value
during this period is assumed to be the off mode consumption, POFF.

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5.3 Electricity consumption

The electricity consumption in cooling mode, QSD for single duct units and QDD for double duct units,
shall be declared as the rated power input PEER multiplied by the number of “on mode” hours, equal to
1, as specified in the regulation.
It is expressed in kWh/h.
The electricity consumption in heating mode, QSD for single duct units and QDD for double duct units,
shall be declared as the rated power input PCOP multiplied by the number of “on mode” hours, equal to
1, as specified in the regulation .
It is expressed in kWh/h.

6 Air flow rate measurement of ducted units

For ducted units, the manufacturer shall declare the rated air flow rate, indoor and/or outdoor as
applicable, measured according to Annex I.

7 Heat recovery test for air-cooled multisplit system

7.1 Test installation

7.1.1 General

The heat recovery capacity of the system is determined by measurements in a three-room calorimeter
or by the air enthalpy method using two or three rooms. The three rooms shall consist of one outdoor
room and two indoor rooms, one at the heating condition and the other at the cooling condition. The
two-room air enthalpy method shall have one room at the outdoor condition and the other at the
common indoor side condition.
The calorimeter room and air enthalpy methods are described in Annex A and Annex B respectively.
Each calorimeter room should satisfy the requirements of Annex A and the test facilities for the air
enthalpy method should satisfy the requirements of Annex B.

7.1.2 Three-room calorimeter method

If measurements are made by the calorimeter method, then the testing of a heat recovery system shall
need a three-room calorimeter test facility. The indoor units in the cooling mode shall be assembled in
one room and the indoor units in the heating mode in the other. The outdoor unit shall be installed in
the third room.

7.1.3 Three-room air-enthalpy method

The indoor units in the cooling mode shall be assembled in one room and the indoor units in the heating
mode in another room; the outdoor unit shall be installed in the third room.

7.1.4 Two-room air-enthalpy method

All indoor units, either operating in cooling or heating mode, are assembled in one indoor room. The
outdoor unit shall be installed in the other room.
All units operating in the heating mode should be connected to a common plenum; all units operating
in the cooling mode should be connected to another common plenum, both in accordance with the
requirements established in Annex B.

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7.2 Test procedure

The heat recovery test shall be carried out with all operating indoor units.
For ducted indoor units, the individual external static pressure of each indoor unit is set by adjusting
a damper located in the duct length connecting the discharge area of the unit to the common plenum.

7.3 Test results

Test results are recorded and expressed as specified in 4.5.
The references of the indoor units operating in cooling mode and of the indoor units operating in
heating mode shall be specified.

8 Test report

8.1 General information

The test report shall at least contain:
a) date;
b) test institute;
c) test location;
d) test method;
e) test supervisor;
f) test object designation:
1) type;
2) serial number;
3) name of the manufacturer;
g) type of refrigerant;
h) mass of refrigerant;
i) properties of fluids;
j) reference to this European Standard.

8.2 Additional information

Additional information given on the rating plate shall be noted and any other information relevant for
the test. Particularly, it shall be stated whether the test is performed on a unit new or not. In the case
of a test performed on a unit in use, information relative to the year of installation and heat exchanger
tubes cleaning shall be given.

8.3 Rating test results

The rating capacities, power inputs, COP, EER, internal or external static pressure shall be given
together with the rating conditions.
Table 8 provides a template for the test results to be reported for single duct and double duct units.

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Table 8 — Test results for single duct and double duct units
Description Symbol Unit
Standard rating conditions, indoor air dry bulb (wet bulb)
— °C
temperature in cooling mode
Standard rating conditions, outdoor air dry bulb (wet bulb)
— °C
temperature, in cooling mode
Rated capacity for cooling Prated kW
Rated power input for cooling PEER kW
Rated Energy efficiency ratio EERrated kW/kW
Electricity consumption in cooling mode    
      — single duct unit QSD kWh/h
      — double duct unit QDD kWh/h
Standard rating conditions, indoor air dry bulb (wet bulb)
— °C
temperature, in heating mode
Standard rating conditions, outdoor air dry bulb (wet bulb)
— °C
temperature, in heating mode
Rated capacity for heating Prated kW
Rated power input for heating PCOP kW
Rated Coefficient of Performance COPrated kW/kW-
Electricity consumption in heating mode    
      — single duct unit QSD kWh/h
      — double duct unit QDD kWh/h
Power consumption in off-mode POFF W
Power consumption in standby mode PSB W

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Annex A
(normative)

Calorimeter test method

A.1 General
A.1.1 The calorimeter provides a method for determining capacity of a unit by measuring the effect of a
reconditioning apparatus in order to maintain the specified test conditions in each room.
For air-to-air units, cooling and heating capacities shall be determined from measurements and
calculations from either indoor or outdoor room of the calorimeter providing that the requirement on
the maximum uncertainty of measurement of these capacities is fulfilled.
For split water-to-air units, cooling and heating capacities shall always be determined from
measurements and calculations from indoor room as the outdoor room is not used as a calorimeter.
For package water-to-air units, cooling and heating capacities shall be determined from measurements
and calculations from either the indoor room of the calorimeter or from the water circuit providing that
the requirement on the maximum uncertainty of measurement of these capacities is fulfilled.
A confirming test of cooling or heating capacity may be carried out using the measurements of the other
room or on the water side for a water-to-air unit.
A.1.2 The size of the calorimeter shall be sufficient to avoid any restriction to the intake or discharge
openings of the unit. Sufficient space shall be allowed in front of any inlet or discharge grilles of the
equipment to avoid interference with the air flow. Ceiling-mounted equipment should be installed at a
minimum distance of 1,8 m from the floor.
A.1.3 Each room shall be provided with reconditioning apparatus to maintain the test conditions.
The reconditioning apparatus for each room shall provide cooling, heating, and humidification.
Reconditioning apparatus may also provide dehumidification. Figures A.1 and A.2 show examples of
calorimeters. Other configurations may be used, providing that all requirements and tolerances given
by this standard regarding test conditions, maximum uncertainties, etc. are fulfilled.

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Key
A equipment under test (in this example a package air-to-air unit)
B indoor room
C outdoor room
D separating partition
E pressure equalizing system
1 reconditioning apparatus

Figure A.1 — Example of a calibrated ambient double room type calorimeter

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Key
A equipment under test (in this example a package air-to-air unit)
B indoor room
C outdoor room
D separating partition
E pressure equalizing system
F surrounding space of each room
1 reconditioning apparatus

Figure A.2 — Example of a balanced ambient double room type calorimeter

A.1.4 For testing of package air-to-air units and single duct units, a pressure-equalizing device shall
be provided between the indoor-side and the outdoor-side rooms to maintain a balanced pressure
between these rooms.
Exhaust from a fan, if any, shall be such that it shall not affect the inlet air to the unit.
Measurement of the air flow rate flowing from one room to the other is not required for cooling or
heating capacity measurement.
A.1.5 Interior surfaces of the calorimeter room shall be of non-porous material with all joints sealed
against air and moisture leakage. The access door shall be tightly sealed against air and moisture leakage.

A.2 Calibrated room-type calorimeter

A.2.1 The calibrated room-type calorimeter (see Figure A.1) is based on having different temperature
inside the calorimeter room and inside the surrounding space. The heat leakage between the room and
the outside space shall be kept as low as possible. It is recommended to use floor, ceiling and walls
material having a heat transfer coefficient (including radiation) lower than 0,3  W/m2.K. Heat losses
shall be carefully measured so the requirement on the maximum uncertainty of measurement according
to 4.3 is fulfilled. Space surrounding the calorimeter shall allow free circulation of air around the
calorimeter, including the floor, to provide a uniform air temperature. Temperature in the surrounding
space shall be maintained as constant as possible during the entire test.
A.2.2 Heat leakage between each room and the surrounding space shall be calibrated using the greatest
temperature difference allowed by the test facility.

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Heat leakage through the separating partition shall also be calibrated using the greatest temperature
difference allowed by the test facility,
If the design of any partition is identical with that of the other walls, the heat leakage through the
partition may be determined on a proportional area basis. Otherwise the heat leakages shall be
determined individually.

A.3 Balanced ambient room-type calorimeter

A.3.1 The balanced ambient room-type calorimeter (see Figure A.2) is based on the principle of
maintaining the dry-bulb temperatures in the surrounding space of each room equal to the dry-bulb
temperature maintained within this room. This principle results in minimal heat transfer between
the room and the ambient conditions. Each room, including any separating partition, shall be insulated
to prevent heat leakage (including radiation) so the requirement on the maximum uncertainty of
measurement according to 4.3 is fulfilled. The floor, ceiling, and walls of the calorimeter rooms shall be
spaced a sufficient distance away from the floor, ceiling, and walls of the surrounding spaces in which
the rooms are located in order to provide a uniform air temperature in these spaces.
A.3.2 Heat leakage through the separating partition shall also be calibrated using the greatest
temperature difference allowed by the test facility,

A.4 Calculations-cooling capacities

A.4.1 General
The energy flow quantities used to calculate the total cooling capacity based on indoor and outdoor-
side measurements are shown below in Figure A.3.

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Key
A equipment under test
B indoor chamber
C outdoor chamber

Figure A.3 — Calorimeter energy flows during cooling capacity tests

A.4.2 Total cooling capacity on the indoor-side

The total cooling capacity on the indoor-side, as tested in either the calibrated or balanced-ambient,
room-type calorimeter (see Figures A.1 and A.2) is calculated as follows:

(A.1)

NOTE 1 If no water is introduced during the test, hw1 is taken at the temperature of the water in the humidifier
tank of the conditioning apparatus.

When it is not practical to measure the temperature of the water leaving the indoor-side room to
the outdoor-side room, the temperature of the condensate may be assumed to be at the measured or
estimated wet-bulb temperature of the air leaving the test equipment.
The water vapour (qwc) condensed by the equipment under test may be determined by the amount
of water evaporated into the indoor-side room by the reconditioning equipment to maintain the
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The heat leakage ϕlp into the indoor-side room through the separating partition between the indoor-
side and outdoor-side rooms may be determined from the calibrating test or, in the case of the balanced-
ambient room-type compartment, may be based on calculations.
When the total cooling capacity to be measured is very small, it may be necessary to cool the indoor
room, the heat removed from the indoor room by the reconditioning apparatus, ϕlci, has then to be used
in Formula (A.1).
The total cooling capacity on the outdoor-side, as tested in either the calibrated or balanced-ambient,
room-type calorimeter (see Figures A.1 and A.2), is calculated as follows:

(A.2)

NOTE 2 The hw3 enthalpy is taken at the temperature at which the condensate leaves the outdoor-side
compartment.

The heat leakage rate (ϕlp) into the indoor-side room through the separating partition between the
indoor-side and outdoor-side rooms may be determined from the calibrating test or, in the case of the
balanced-ambient room-type room, may be based on calculations.
NOTE 3 This quantity can be numerically equal to that used in Formula (A.1) if, and only if, the area of the
separating partition exposed to the outdoor-side is equal to the area exposed to the indoor-side room.

A.4.3 Total cooling capacity of liquid (water)-cooled equipment deducted from the
condenser side
The total cooling capacity of liquid (water)-cooled equipment deducted from the condenser side is
calculated as follows:

(A.3)

A.4.4 Latent cooling capacity (room dehumidifying capacity)

The latent cooling capacity (room dehumidifying capacity) is calculated as follows:

(A.4)

A.4.5 Sensible cooling capacity

The sensible cooling capacity is calculated as follows:
(A.5)

A.4.6 Sensible heat ratio

The sensible heat ratio is calculated as follows:

(A.6)

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A.5 Calculation-heating capacities

A.5.1 General
The energy flow quantities used to calculate the total heating capacity based on indoor and outdoor-
side measurements are shown below in Figure A.4.

Key
A equipment under test
B indoor chamber
C outdoor chamber

Figure A.4 — Calorimeter energy flows during heating capacity tests

A.5.2 Determination of the heating capacity by measurements in the indoor-side room

The heating capacity by measurements in the indoor-side room of the calorimeter is calculated as follows:

(A.7)

A.5.3 Determination of the heating capacity by measurements in the outdoor-side room

The heating capacity by measurements in the outdoor-side room of the calorimeter is
calculated as follows:

(A.8)

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A.5.4 Total heating capacity of liquid (water)-to-air unit deducted from the water side
The total heating capacity of liquid (water)-to-air unit deducted from the water side is
calculated as follows:

(A.9)

where
ϕeo is the heat supplied to the water coil of the unit.

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Annex B
(normative)

Indoor air enthalpy test method

B.1 General
In the air-enthalpy method, capacities are determined from measurements of entering and leaving wet-
bulb – or dew point - and dry-bulb temperatures and the associated air flow rate.

B.2 Determination of the air flow rate

The indoor air flow rate measurement shall be made in accordance with Annex I.

B.3 Calculations-cooling capacities

B.3.1 Total, sensible and latent indoor cooling capacities based on the indoor-side test data are
calculated by the following formulae:

(B.1)

(B.2)

(B.3)

(B.4)

(B.5)

NOTE 1 Formulae (B.1), (B.2) and (B.3) do not provide allowance for heat leakage in the duct section.

NOTE 2 All symbols and their units are defined in Annex D.

B.3.2 Alternative method to evaluate the air humidity at the air outlet
In cooling mode, leaving air indoor side may be close to saturation, and in that case its humidity is
sometimes not easy to measure directly (i.e. measuring its wet bulb temperature). An alternative
method is to measure directly and to calculate Wi2 by the following formula:

(B.6)

cpa2 and ha2 can then be calculated using this value of Wi2.

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B.4 Calculations-heating capacities

Total heating capacity based on indoor-side data are calculated by the following formula:

(B.7)

NOTE 1 Formula (B.7) does not provide allowance for heat leakage in the duct section.

NOTE 2 All symbols and their units are defined in Annex D.

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Annex C
(informative)

Conformance criteria

C.1 Liquid chilling packages

For water(brine)-to-water(brine) units for which a heat balance on the cooling and/or heating capacity
may be calculated, this balance should not exceed 5 %.
This heat balance may be calculated as the difference between the direct measured cooling (heating)
capacity and the indirect cooling (heating) capacity related to the direct capacity.
The indirect cooling capacity is determined as the heat rejection capacity minus the compressor
power input.
The indirect heating capacity is the sum of the cooling capacity and the compressor power input.
For water(brine)-cooled liquid chilling packages including a heat recovery heat exchanger, the heat
balance between the direct measured cooling capacity and the indirect cooling capacity calculation
should not exceed 5 %.
The indirect cooling capacity is calculated as the sum of the heat rejection capacity and the heat
recovery capacity minus the compressor power input.

C.2 Calorimeter room method

When using the calorimeter room method, the capacity determined using the outdoor-side data should
agree within 5 % of the value obtained using the indoor-side data.
In the case of non-ducted air conditioners with water(brine)-cooled condensers, the heat flow rejected
via the cooling water(brine) is measured instead of the measurement in the outdoor-side compartment.

C.3 Heat recovery of multisplit systems

For the results to be valid, the sum of the cooling capacity of the indoor units (see A.4.2) and the power
input to the compressor and any fans should differ by not more than 5 % from the sum of the heating
capacity of the indoor units (see A.5.2) and the heat from the outdoor unit. The heat from the outdoor
unit may be negative if the unit is absorbing heat, or positive if the unit is rejecting heat.

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Annex D
(informative)

Symbols used in annexes

Symbol Description Unit

cpa1 Specific heat of moist air entering indoor-side kJ/(kg.K)
cpa2 Specific heat of moist air leaving indoor-side kJ/(kgK)
ha1 Specific enthalpy of wet air entering indoor-side compartment kJ/kg of dry air
ha2 Specific enthalpy of air leaving indoor-side compartment kJ/kg of dry air
hw1 Specific enthalpy of water or steam supplied to indoor-side compartment kJ/kg
hw2 Specific enthalpy of condenser moisture leaving indoor-side compartment kJ/kg
hw3 Specific enthalpy of condensate removed by the air-treating coil in the out‑ kJ/kg
door-side compartment
hw4 Specific enthalpy of the water supplied to the outdoor-side compartment kJ/kg
hw5 Specific enthalpy of the condensed water or the frost generated by the equipment kJ/kg
K1 Latent heat of vaporization of water (constant = 2 460) kJ/kg
Heat removed by cooling coil in the outdoor-side compartment W
Heat removed by the condenser coil of the equipment W
Latent cooling capacity (dehumidifying) W
Heat supplied to the evaporator coil of the equipment W
Heat removed from indoor-side compartment W
Heat leakage flow into the indoor-side compartment through all the enveloping W
surfaces of the indoor-side compartment, except the separating partition to the
outdoor-side compartment
Heat leakage flow out of the outdoor-side compartment through all the envelop‑ W
ing surfaces of the outdoor-side compartment, except the separating partition
to the indoor-side compartment
Heat leakage flow through the separating partition into the indoor-side com‑ W
partment from the outdoor-side compartment
Sensible cooling capacity W
Total cooling capacity, indoor-side data W
Total cooling capacity, outdoor-side data W
Total heating capacity, indoor-side data W
Total heating capacity, outdoor-side data W
Pt Total power input to equipment W
∑PE Effective power input to the equipment W
∑Pic Sum of all power inputs to the indoor-side compartment W
∑Poc Sum of all power inputs to any apparatus in the outdoor-side compartment (e.g. W
reheaters, fans, etc.)
qvi Indoor air flow rate m3/s
qwo Mass flow rate of water supplied to the outdoor-side calorimeter compartment g/s
SHR Sensible heat ratio —

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Symbol Description Unit

ta1 Temperature of air entering indoor-side compartment °C
ta2 Temperature of air leaving indoor-side compartment °C
v’n Specific volume of air at air-flow measuring device m3/kg of air-water
vapour mixture
Rate at which water vapour is condensed by the equipment g/s
Wi1 Specific humidity of air entering indoor-side compartment kg/kg of dry air
Wi2 Specific humidity of air leaving indoor-side compartment kg/kg of dry air
Specific humidity at the nozzle inlet kg water vapour/
kg of dry air

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Annex E
(informative)

Test at system reduced capacity

E.1 Test at system reduced capacity for multisplit system and modular heat
recovery multisplit system
System reduced capacities and energy efficiency ratios or coefficients of performance are determined
in accordance with the provisions specified in EN 14511‑2 and this part, with a system capacity ratio
of 0,5 ± 0,05, by the disconnection of indoor units, if the arrangement of indoor units allows; if not, an
alternative ratio should be selected.
Other system reduced capacities and energy efficiency ratios or coefficients of performance may be
determined, if required, at system capacity ratios different from 0,5.

E.2 Selection of units

The modular multisplit system is selected so that one or a combination of indoor units can be used to
give a system reduced capacity required.

E.3 Test results

Test results are recorded and expressed as specified in 4.5.

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Annex F
(informative)

Individual unit tests

F.1 General
F.1.1 Methods
The described methods provide means to determine the capacity of an individual indoor unit, either
operating on its own with the other indoor units disconnected, or with all indoor units operating.

F.1.2 Calorimeter method

If measurements are made by the calorimeter method, then the testing of an individual unit, with all
others operating needs at least a three-room calorimeter test facility. If only one unit is operating, a
two-room calorimeter is suffice. Each calorimeter should satisfy requirements described in Annex A.
For the result to be valid, the total capacity calculated from the two indoor rooms should differ by not
more than 5 % from the capacity calculated from the outdoor unit.

F.1.3 Air-enthalpy method

If measurements are made by the air-enthalpy method, then the testing should be done with one or
more indoor rooms and one or more air measuring devices connected to the indoor units. The outdoor
unit should be situated at least in an environmental test room.
The test facility should satisfy the requirements described in Annex B, except that the individual indoor
unit to be tested should have its own plenum and air flow measuring device.

F.2 Test results

Test results should be recorded and expressed as specified in 4.5.

F.3 Published results

Results should state if the units not being tested are disconnected or running during the test.

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Annex G
(normative)

Determination of the liquid pump efficiency

G.1 General
The method for calculating the efficiency of the liquid pump, whether the pump is an integral part of
the unit or not, is based on the relationship between the efficiency of the pump and its hydraulic power.

G.2 Hydraulic power of the liquid pump

G.2.1 The liquid pump is an integral part of the unit
When the liquid pump is an integral part of the unit, the hydraulic power of the pump, expressed in W
is defined as:

(G.1)

where
q is the measured liquid volume flow rate, expressed in m3/s;
Δpe is the measured available external static pressure difference, expressed in Pascal.

G.2.2 The liquid pump is not an integral part of the unit

When the liquid pump is not an integral part of the unit, the hydraulic power of the pump, expressed in
W is defined as:

(G.2)

where
q is the measured liquid volume flow rate, expressed in m3/s;
Δpi is the measured internal static pressure difference, expressed in Pascal.

G.3 Efficiency of integrated pumps

G.3.1 Glandless circulators
For glandless circulators, the calculation of the global efficiency η is based on the Energy Efficiency
Index EEI as defined in regulation 641/2009 modified by regulation 622/2012 and using the following
Formula (G.3):

(G.3)

where

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P hyd is the hydraulic power of the pump, expressed in W;

C20 is a scaling factor equal to 0,49;
EEI is the Energy Efficiency Index equal to 0,23.

Key
1 liquid pump
X hydraulic power Phyd (W) [1 W ≤ 2500 W]
Y efficiency η (-) [0,1250 ≤ η ≤ 0,4474]

Figure G.1 — Dependence of the efficiency of the glandless circulators on the hydraulic power

G.3.2 Dry motor pumps

For dry motor pumps, the global efficiency η shall be calculated using either Formula  (G.4) or
Formula (G.5) with respect of the hydraulic power of the pump:
a) When the hydraulic power of the liquid pump, calculated according to (G.1), is lower or equal to
500 W, then the efficiency of the pump is determined using the following formula:

(G.4)

b) When the hydraulic power of the liquid pump, calculated according to (G.1), is greater than 500 W,
then the global efficiency η of the pump is determined using the following formula:

(G.5)

where

P hyd is the measured hydraulic power of the pump, expressed in W.

For information, the graphs of the efficiency of the pump versus its hydraulic power are given below.

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a) Efficiency of circulating pumps with a hydraulic power lower or equal to 500 W

(source: COSTIC)

b) Efficiency of circulating pumps with a hydraulic power greater than 500 W (extrapolation of
COSTIC curve above 1kW)
Key
X efficiency η (%)
Y Phyd (W)

Figure G.2 — Efficiency of the pump versus its hydraulic power graphs

G.4 Efficiency of non-integrated pumps

When the liquid pump is not an integral part of the unit, the calculation of the global efficiency to be
taken into account in the pump correction is as follows:
a) When the hydraulic power calculating according to (G.2) is lower or equal to 300  W then the
efficiency of the pump is determined using Formula (G.3)
b) When the hydraulic power calculating according to (G.2) is greater than 300 W but lower or equal
to 500 W, then the efficiency of the pump is determined using Formula (G.4)
c) When the hydraulic power calculating according to (G.2) is greater than 500 W the efficiency of the
pump is determined using Formula (G.5).

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Annex H
(informative)

Rating of indoor and outdoor units of multisplit and modular heat

recovery multisplit systems

H.1 General
This annex provides a possibility of rating multisplit and modular heat recovery multisplit systems by
rating separately the indoor and outdoor units.

H.2 Terms and definitions

In addition to the terms and definitions given in EN 14511‑1:2018, the following apply.
H.2.1
outdoor cooling capacity
P C,outdoor
total cooling capacity of the outdoor unit measured as the total indoor cooling capacity unit
NOTE Expressed in kW.

H.2.2
outdoor heating capacity
P H,outdoor
heating capacity of the outdoor unit measured as the indoor heating capacity unit
NOTE Expressed in kW.

H.2.3
outdoor power input
P E,outdoor
effective power input measured on the outdoor unit
NOTE Expressed in kW.

H.2.4
indoor power input
P E,indoor
effective power input measured on the indoor unit
NOTE Expressed in kW.

H.2.5
outdoor energy efficiency ratio
EER outdoor
ratio of the outdoor cooling capacity to the outdoor power input
NOTE Expressed in kW/Kw.

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H.2.6
outdoor energy efficiency ratio
COP outdoor
ratio of the outdoor heating capacity to the outdoor power input
NOTE Expressed in kW/Kw.

H.3 Rating of indoor units

H.3.1 General
Non-ducted indoor units shall be rated on the basis of the measurement of the power input, PE,indoor.
Ducted indoor units shall be rated on the basis of the measurement of the air flow rate and on the
power input PE,indoor.

H.3.2 Air flow rate measurement

Ducted units shall have their flow rate measured according to Annex I.

H.3.3 Measurement of the power input of indoor units

The indoor unit shall be connected and shall run for a minimum of 30 min before measuring the total
power input to the unit.
For ducted units, the measured power input shall be corrected from the fan power input due to external
static pressure as specified in 4.1.5.

H.4 Rating of outdoor units

H.4.1 General
For rating an outdoor unit, it shall be connected to a minimum of two indoor units, for which a capacity
ratio of 1 (± 5) % is obtained.
In case of ducted indoor units, the correction on the fan power due to the ESP of these units shall not be
taken into account in the calculation of the effective power input, the cooling and/or heating capacities
of the outdoor unit.

H.4.2 Test procedure

The cooling and/or heating capacity test(s) shall be performed according to the test procedure
described in this standard.
The rated performance of outdoor units shall include the following if applicable:
— outdoor cooling / heating capacity: PC,outdoor, PH,outdoor;
— outdoor power input in cooling/heating mode: PE, outdoor;
— outdoor energy efficiency ratio: EER outdoor;
— coefficient of performance: COP outdoor.

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Annex I
(normative)

Air flow rate measurement

I.1 General
This annex provides information and describes the test procedure for rating the indoor and/or outdoor
air flow rate of a ducted or non-ducted air conditioner or heat pump.

I.2 Test installation

Packaged units and single split units shall have a duct section attached to the outlet area of the indoor/or
outdoor section for connection to the air flow measuring device.
Multisplit systems shall have short plenums attached to each indoor unit. Each plenum shall discharge
into a common duct section, the duct section in turn discharging into an air measuring device. Each
plenum shall have an adjustable restrictor located in the plane where the plenums enter the common
duct section for the purpose of adjusting the static pressures in each plenum to the manufacturer's
specifications.
The length of the duct section for package and single split systems and the length of the individual
plenums for multisplit systems is a minimum of:

where
A = width and
B = height of duct or outlet.

Static pressure readings are taken at a distance of from the outlet.

I.3 Test conditions

The air flow rate shall be related to standard air and measured with dry heat exchanger, when the fan
only is operating.
For ducted units, the external static pressure ESP shall be set in accordance with 4.4.1.3 for units ducted
on in the indoor heat exchanger and with 4.4.1.4 for units ducted on the outdoor heat exchanger.
For non-ducted units, the ESP shall be set equal to zero (0).

I.4 Air flow measurement

Air flow measurements shall be made so that the requirement on the uncertainty of measurement given
in Table 1 is fulfilled.
NOTE EN ISO 5167‑1 and ISO 5801 may be used.

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Annex ZA
(informative)

Relationship between this European Standard and the

requirements of Commission regulation (EC) No 206/2012 aimed
to be covered

This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request M/488 to
provide one voluntary means of conforming to eco-design requirements of Commission Regulation
(EU) No 206/2012 of 6 March 2012 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament
and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for air conditioners.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Regulation,
compliance with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZA.1 confers, within the limits of
the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding requirements of that
Regulation and associated EFTA regulations.

Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and

Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2012 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for air
conditioners and Commission’s standardization request M/488
Ecodesign Requirements of Regula‑ Clause(s)/sub-clause(s) of this Remarks/Notes
tion (EU) No 206/2012 EN
Minimum energy efficiency for double Clause 4  
duct and single duct air conditioners,
Annex A
EERrated, COPrated
Maximum power consumption in 5.1  
off-mode and standby mode for single
5.2
duct and double duct air conditioners,
Poff and PSB
Product information requirements Clause 4  
for single duct and double duct air
5.1
conditioners
5.2
5.3
Annex A
Product information requirements Clause 6  
for air conditioners except single duct
Annex I
and double duct air conditioners

WARNING 1 — Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European Standard
is maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of this standard should
consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

WARNING 2 — Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of
this standard.

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Bibliography

[1] EN  ISO  5167‑1, Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted
in circular cross-section conduits running full — Part 1: General principles and requirements
(ISO 5167-1)
[2] ISO 5801, Industrial fans -Performance testing using standardized airways
[3] CEN ISO/TS 16491, Guide to the evaluation of uncertainty of measurement in air conditioner and
heat pump cooling and heating capacity tests

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