Review of air conditioners IGC: error codes, comparison of models and their characteristics

The IGC (Industrial Global Climate) brand was founded in 2006 in the UK. Production facilities are located in Southeast Asia. Such a company policy made it possible to make the company's products available for the market of Russia, Europe and the CIS countries, while maintaining British quality traditions. The company is engaged in the full-scale production of climatic equipment for domestic and industrial needs. “Armed” with the manufacturer - the most innovative technical developments that can meet the needs of large industrial enterprises and factories.

Product lines

IGC boasts not only a variety of domestic air conditioners, but also commercial climate systems (semi-industrial and industrial). The choice of air conditioning depends on how many square meters the area of ​​the room, for what purposes it is used, the number of mounting units (points), architectural features of the building.

Household split systems

The manufacturer produces household wall, cassette, channel, floor and ceiling split systems for small rooms up to 100 m2. It is recommended to install household split-systems in offices and residential premises. If one indoor unit is not enough, then you can resort to IGC multisplit systems, creating a kind of “hub”.

The “hub” principle is based on the possibility of mounting one universal external unit capable of servicing many indoor units. The calculation of the maximum allowable number of "nodes" occurs according to the "maximum allowable load (W)" on the external unit.

Semi-industrial air conditioners

For air conditioning of rooms up to 350 m2, it is recommended to use IGC semi-industrial air conditioners: column, cassette industrial, floor-ceiling, duct industrial. A distinctive feature of household products: increased power (consumption and return), size, weight and price.

VRF systems

The company produces VRF systems. Such multi-zone systems are widely used in creating their own microclimate in multi-storey buildings with a large number of rooms. In general, one external unit, when calculating: one room - one indoor unit - is able to serve 150-500 m2.

The IMS-EX450NB is IGC's most powerful VRF modular outdoor unit, with an efficiency of 50 kW, designed to connect 20 indoor units at the same time. To increase power, the manufacturer provided for the possibility of combining up to 4 IMS blocks into a “stack”, which in total will be able to issue about 180-200 kW.

Industrial air conditioners

Industrial climate systems are designed for loads of more than 200 kW. The minimum recommended area for the installation of industrial equipment is 400 m2.

The IWCBS-1420A / C model is a powerful chiller with an IGC screw compressor designed for 1.4 MW load.

Installation of an air conditioner, multi-unit design will require additional configuration and installation: communications, duct systems, air distribution devices, etc. The installation process depends on the type of equipment design, design, architectural features of the building, and other various factors, therefore, installation work is recommended only for specialists, during Avoidance of harm to equipment.

Popular models and feature comparisons

Climatic household products from IGC have gained great popularity in the Russian market in the category of “price-quality ratio”.For a relatively low price, the buyer receives a multifunctional split system made of quality materials.

Free match

The most unique line of home solutions is the “Free Match” series. IGC “Free Match” is a multi-split system, the feature of which is a universal outdoor unit and an invertable compressor. One such outdoor unit, designed for a certain power, can be used to connect two or more indoor units of any type of installation. The products of this line provide ventilation of rooms with an area of ​​50-100 m2.

Comfort

The entire line of air conditioners is made in a strict "minimalist" style, without any frills.

Features of the Comfort series:

  • Survey LED panel, hidden under the plastic.
  • Ionizer, carbon, deodorizing filters.
  • Smart Defrost is only enabled when necessary.
  • Energy efficiency class A - high efficiency of the device.
  • Maximum cooling capacity - 7 kW.
  • The “Hot start” function will turn on the supply of warm air only after heating the heat exchanger.

Neo white

The products of the Neo line are made in the spirit of “modernity”. The front panel is equipped with three LED indicators showing the current state of work.

Features of the Neo series:

  • Class A energy efficiency.
  • Lysokinase BioHepa filter, and nylon filter mesh deep cleaning - traps pollen, mold, dust, and other allergens.
  • Sleep function.
  • Hot start function.
  • The “Follow me” mode is a smart system with a motion sensor, which provides temperature maintenance only if someone is present in the room.

Smart DC Inverter

Inverted compressors of the IGC Smart Inverter air conditioner range offer low power consumption, extended service life, more precise temperature control, and long life.

Features of the Smart DC Inverter series:

  • Energy savings of up to 30%.
  • As many as two carbon filters.
  • Built-in air ionizer.
  • Modern LED display on the front panel.
  • The compressor was manufactured in Japan, the founding home of inverter compressors.
  • Compact and modern design, fits perfectly into any interior.

The table below shows the comparative characteristics of popular models.

Model RAS-09NHG / RAC-09NHG RAS-07NHQ / RAC-07NHQ IGC ICM-18H / U
Series Comfort Neo ICM
Heat output 2780 watts 2400 W 5500 W
Cooling capacity 2640 W 2400 W 5000 watts
Power consumption (cooling / heating) 815 W / 765 W 730 W / 650 W 2950 watts
Recommended service area 25 m2 20 m2 50 m2
Noise Level Indoor Unit 32-36 dB 28-39 dB 34 dB
Ionizer there is there is No

Instructions for the control panel and air conditioners IGC

IGC cares about its customers and therefore provides detailed instructions for operating, installing the air conditioner, and controlling the remote control.

The instruction for air conditioners of the RAS HQ / HH / HG series is divided by content into thematic sections and subsections. It is recommended that you read the entire user guide to avoid unforeseen consequences.

Important tips:

  • Precautionary measures. Be sure to ground the air conditioner; Do not direct the air flow at yourself; Do not install the air conditioner in places where flammable gas is stored; close doors and windows when using the device; Do not insert objects into the air net.
  • Care and maintenance. The external unit (except for the removable filter) must be cleaned only with dry rags, chemicals must not be used, and water must be sprayed in the internal compartment. Cleaning the air filter and grille is recommended at least once every two weeks, before starting the procedure, turn off the power to the device.
  • Trouble-shooting. In the event of abnormal sounds, the smell of burning from the air conditioner, frequent interruptions, and self-restarting during operation, as well as water leakage from the indoor unit, an immediate repair of the air conditioner will be required. Repairs are recommended at authorized service centers.
  • Remote Control Tips.The remote control for the air conditioner is universal for a series of models, so the air conditioner may not have any functions that are present on the keypad of the remote manipulator. It is not recommended to leave batteries in the remote control if it is no longer needed. The dead batteries must not be thrown into the fire; disposal must be in full compliance with the standards.

Error Codes for Air Conditioners IGC

Each IGC air conditioner model has a built-in self-diagnosis function. In the event of a malfunction, the error codes of the air conditioners are displayed on the display and on the remote control, accompanied by a flashing operating mode indicator.

Common Code Errors:

  • E1 (indicator flashes 1 time): damage to the temperature sensor of the indoor unit.
  • E2 (indicator blinks 2 times): the sensor for measuring the temperature of the pipe in the room is damaged.
  • E6 (indicator blinks 6 times): the fan motor in the indoor unit does not work.

All other codes and their decoding are indicated in the operating instructions, as well as in the images presented.

User reviews

The network is mostly positive reviews about air conditioners IGC. In general, buyers are satisfied with the purchased goods, there are very few negative reviews “in essence”.

Benefits:

  • Nice cost and build quality.
  • All specifications specified by the manufacturer are complied with.
  • Fully remote control, in "human-readable" language.
  • Low noise, quickly gaining the desired temperature in the room.

Many users are very pleased with the self-cleaning operation and the “comfortable sleep” mode.

Disadvantages:

  • Too simple design.
  • The system turned out to be a shortage of more than half of the freon put on the purchase.
  • It is not included, and it is not possible to buy a wired control panel on the wall.

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