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mm, the thickness of insulation material should be at least 15 mm. 
2.2.4 Communication cable and control cable 
Note: 
For air conditioning units installed in places with strong electromagnetic interference, shielded 
wire must be used as the communication cables of the IDU and wired controller, and shielded twisted 
pairs must be used as the communication cables between IDUs and between the IDU and ODU.   
Communication cable selection for outdoor and IDUs 
Total Length L(m) of 
Communication Cable 
between IDU Unit and 
IDU (ODU ) Unit 
Light/Ordinary   
polyvinyl chloride   
sheathed cord. 
(60227 IEC 52 
/60227 IEC 53) 
1. If the wire diameter is enlarged to 
2×1 mm
2
, the total communication 
length can reach 1500m.   
2. The cord shall be Circular cord (the 
cores shall be twisted together). 
3. If unit is installed in places with 
intense magnetic field or strong 
interference, it is necessary to use 
shielded wire. 
Communication cable selection for IDU and wired controller 
Total length of 
communication line 
between IDU unit and 
wired controller L (m)   
Light/Ordinary   
polyvinyl chloride   
sheathed cord. 
(60227 IEC 52 
/60227 IEC 53) 
1. Total length of communication line 
can't exceed 250m. 
2. The cord shall be Circular cord (the 
cores shall be twisted together). 
3. If unit is installed in places with 
intense magnetic field or strong 
interference, it is necessary to use 
shielded wire. 
2.2.5 Power cable 
Only copper conductors can be used as power cables. The copper conductors must meet relevant 
national standard and satisfy the carrying capacity of unit.   
 
3 Installation Space Requirement 
3.1 Place Selection for Installing ODU 
The widely-used VRF units are applicable for various scenarios. In residential areas, especially in 
rooms where elderly and infants live, a higher refrigerating performance and noise control is required. 
Therefore,  the  ODU  with excellent  capacity and  low  noise  is  preferred;  in  addition,  ODU  should be 
installed in outdoor spaces instead of in bedrooms, studies or meeting rooms. In commercial areas, ODU 
should be installed far away from offices.