The trading and manufacturing company Digital is a well-known American manufacturer. She began her work in the early 80s of the last century. Entering the world market took place in early 2000. This brand is known to the Russian consumer for its qualities and modern design. In addition to household appliances and auto electricians, the company also manufactures HVAC equipment.
The main line of air conditioners and products
Initially, the production of traditional split systems was established. Digital air conditioners differed from their counterparts in the best operational properties, advanced design. Then, successful attempts were made to develop the market for industrial and commercial HVAC equipment. In total, the assortment has more than 70 models.
Digital Product Line Overview:
- Household. The split system can be simple or invertor. The Toshiba compressor is used to complete the outdoor unit. Features - the presence of a filter for deep air purification, a simplified technology by which the air conditioner is installed. The maximum power of the Dac series is up to 9 kW.
- Channel. Designed for installation in the ceiling of the room, characterized by high performance. Advantages - relatively small thickness, allowing installation to be performed without reducing the usable volume of the room. Scope - industrial and commercial facilities.
- Cassette. Thanks to their design, they can evenly distribute chilled or heated air throughout the room. Features - indoor installation, all models are remote, with the ability to remote control.
- Floor and ceiling. These Digital air conditioners have less body thickness than standard. They can distribute the air flow in the horizontal and vertical plane, depending on how to configure the indoor unit. Power varies from 7 to 16 kW.
- Multi split systems. Installation of one outdoor unit and several indoor in different rooms is in progress. It is possible to change operating modes for each room. The best option for large houses. At the same time, operation is no different from household analogues. You can select the outdoor unit separately and select several indoor units according to its power.
You can also choose the design of the indoor unit - from standard white to corporate with a gold horizontal insert.
You can buy models with various air purification systems - antibacterial, deodorizing, or with Gold Catalyst. Each of them has its own degree of processing air masses, the nuances of service.
Comparison of the characteristics of popular models
To select the most suitable model, you need to study all the characteristics of the climate equipment. Industrial and commercial designs are selected according to the design parameters, for households it is enough to know the volume of the room. You should first familiarize yourself with the instructions, consult with representatives of the trading organization.
Key selection options:
- operating modes: cooling, heating, ventilation, drainage;
- type of system: wall, floor-ceiling, cassette, channel;
- rated power of work;
- setting a timer, Turbo intensive mode, self-cleaning the filter.
A detailed description of these parameters is in the user manual. As an example, you can review the most popular models and compare their characteristics and prices.These data are indicated in the table.
| Model | Dac-12h3 | Dac-09h3 | Dac-18h3 |
| Cooling / heating power | 3,5/3,8 | 2,65/2,9 | 4,8/5,1 |
| Power consumption | 1,2/1,2 | 0,9/0,9 | 2,1/2 |
| Room Area | 35 | 26 | 53 |
| Air volume | 550 | 400 | 900 |
| Noise level | 38 | 32 | 42 |
| Type of refrigerant | R-410A | ||
| Price | 21648 | 18700 | 26400 |
Almost all models have a sleep mode, which is important for living quarters. Another plus is the use of the safe refrigerant R-410A.
A special anti-corrosion coating is applied to the outdoor unit. But this does not cancel the mandatory installation of a protective visor. It is best to install a trellis box with the ability for technicians to access all units of the unit.
Instructions for the remote control and air conditioners Digital
To change the operating modes, a remote control for Digital air conditioners was developed. One of three models can be included in the configuration - C4, M4 or BW. The difference in the number of buttons, the size of the LCD. The first two are characterized by a convenient indication of all modes. The third remote control belongs to the category of budget.
Using these devices, you can adjust the following parameters of the equipment:
- cooling or heating temperature;
- fan rotation speed;
- switching operating modes;
- activation options Turbo or Sleep;
- set automatic shutdown time.
For proper installation and maintenance, an instruction manual is included with each model. It describes the basic rules for preventive maintenance:
- washing rules for the indoor unit;
- cleaning of the air filter;
- frequency of checking the level of refrigerant in the system;
- installation recommendations.
The latter should be done by certified professionals. Otherwise, the manufacturer’s warranty may be voided.
If the remote control device is inoperative - changing the operating parameters can be done manually on the indoor unit.
Error codes for digital air conditioners
During the operation of the equipment, malfunctions or breakdowns may occur. The first sign of a malfunction is the error codes of the Digital air conditioners. For minor disruptions, the company used standard alerts. They are displayed on the LCD in the form of numeric and alphabetic characters. Each error code indicates a specific type of failure.
If the malfunction is significant, a comprehensive diagnosis is needed. To do this, specialists use special coding equipment, with which you can accurately determine the cause.
The user manual contains cases when a malfunction can be diagnosed independently:
- It does not work, the indicator does not light. There is no power supply, the fuse may have failed.
- There was an unpleasant odor. Need to clean the air filter.
- Extraneous noise. May be related to skewed fan impeller or insufficient refrigerant.
To minimize the error, it is recommended to contact a specialized service center. Do-it-yourself repair attempts can make the situation worse.
User reviews
For a full analysis of operational and consumer qualities, you need to carefully study each review. Most consumers note good build quality and reliable performance.
Positive feedback on Digital air conditioners:
- stylish design;
- large assortment - you can choose the best model;
- good readability of the indicator on the indoor unit;
- the ability to install a multi system for a large private house.
also noted such disadvantages:
- easily soiled plastic;
- The basic remote control unit is inconvenient;
- a small number of service centers.
Climatic equipment of this manufacturer can be attributed to the middle class in all respects: price, quality, reliability.
