The Aurax Eco i is a high-efficiency reversible air-to-water heat pump with inverter technology, designed to provide heating, cooling, and domestic hot water with reduced energy consumption. Using ecological R454B refrigerant, it ensures sustainability while delivering stable performance in both residential and commercial environments. Optimised for heating, it operates at outdoor temperatures down to –15 °C and produces hot water up to 60 °C.
Manufactured in Italy by AIC, the Aurax Eco i is compact, versatile, and easy to install. With heating outputs ranging from 29 to 289 kW and cooling outputs from 25 to 249 kW, it adapts to a variety of projects. An advanced microprocessor manages energy efficiency, unit operation, and remote control via Modbus, ensuring reliable performance and seamless integration into modern building systems.
The Aurax Eco i range combines full inverter technology with the low-GWP R454B refrigerant, delivering precise modulation, higher seasonal efficiency and reduced running costs. Model range cover heating outputs from 29.1 to 288.8 kW, adapting smoothly to every building scale — from residential plantrooms to large-scale commercial and public installations.
Aurax Eco i 29.1–44.1
29,1–44,1 kW
Aurax Eco i 60.2–100.2
59,7–100,1 kW
Aurax Eco i 140.1–180.1
144,8–183,3 kW
Aurax Eco i 230.2–290.2
230,3–288,8 kW
In the standard 2-pipe configuration, Aurax Eco i produces hot water for heating in winter and chilled water for cooling in summer. Domestic hot water can also be generated in priority mode with the addition of an external three-way valve.
Antifreeze protection automatically activates the circulation pump when outside temperatures fall below a programmable threshold, ensuring safe operation in colder climates.
COP
up to 4,5
Energy Class
A++
External temp.
down to -15 °C
Water produced
up to 60 °C
Aurax Eco i stands out thanks to its full inverter technology, which continuously modulates the power output to match the real thermal demand of the building. Unlike traditional on/off heat pumps, it operates smoothly across different loads, maintaining stable performance and reducing electricity consumption.
By precisely adapting its capacity, the inverter system ensures higher seasonal efficiency, lower running costs, and greater comfort, while also extending the unit’s lifespan. This makes Aurax Eco i one of the most efficient and reliable heat pumps for sustainable heating and cooling.
Reduced
CO2 emissions
by 20%
Reduced
electricity consumption
by 20%
With the optional 4-pipe configuration, the unit gains a dedicated DHW circuit for all-year-round hot water production. This setup not only supplies heating and cooling but also recovers waste heat from the condenser during cooling cycles to provide free hot water.
Such efficiency makes it especially suitable for facilities like hospitals, hotels, sports centers, and industrial kitchens, where cooling and DHW demand occur simultaneously.
The Aurax Eco i range is built around R454B refrigerant, chosen for its very low Global Warming Potential (GWP 466). Compared to R410A, it reduces environmental impact by 78%, and it is also 30% lower than R32. With zero ODP and low flammability (A2L), R454B ensures safe operation and outstanding performance in both heating and cooling, supporting the transition to a more sustainable energy future.
AIC has chosen R454B gas for the Aurax Eco i range, considering the low GWP as a fundamental factor for the selection of the refrigerant. The use of R454B refrigerant, with ODP equal to zero, is the first step on the transition path towards more sustainable and, at the same time, energy efficient solutions.
The global warming potential of R454B is only 466 GWP, significantly lower than not only traditional refrigerant (-78% compared to R410) but also that of new generation refrigerants (-30% compared to R32).
Thanks to its low flammability classification, it falls into the A2L class category and can be used safely in many applications.
Due to its thermophysical properties, R454B offers optimal performance at both high and low temperatures, ensuring reliable and stable operation of the Aurax Eco in various environmental conditions.
All Aurax heat pumps operate at very low noise level as standard. However, there is an Enhanced sound proofing Option available which allows you to reduce noise output by a further 4÷5 dB (A) compared to the
standard versions and includes:
Increases the efficiency and performance of the noise pollution reducing fan. Optimal with EC fans for improved acoustic performance at partial loads.
25 mm thick polyester and fibre sound absorbing cover which can be fitted on each compressor.
Aurax heat pumps are designed to meet the highest efficiency standards while allowing access to tax deductions, subsidies, and green financing schemes across Europe. Their compliance with EU legislation ensures both sustainability and financial advantages for investors. The “Fit for 55” package, introduced under the European Climate Law, sets a binding target of reducing CO₂ emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieving full climate neutrality by 2050. This aligns with the Low Carbon Roadmap 2050, which calls for an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 1990 levels. A key part of this transition is the EU F-GAS Regulation 517/2014, updated in 2024, which mandates the progressive phase-out of high-GWP refrigerants, with strict bans on HFCs starting in 2027. Aurax anticipates these changes by using low-GWP refrigerants such as R454B and R290, both with minimal environmental impact. Furthermore, compliance with the Ecodesign Directive/ErP 2009/125/CE guarantees seasonal efficiency well above required thresholds, ensuring reduced primary energy consumption. By combining cutting-edge technology with regulatory foresight, Aurax heat pumps provide eco-friendly, future-proof solutions while maximising eligibility for European financial incentives.