Hvac Mini Split Heat Pump
Bosch Climate 5000 Multi-Zone
Bosch Climate 5000 Multi-Zone is a ductless heat pump outdoor unit family for serving two to five independently controlled rooms from one condenser. The BMS500-AAM series supports mixed wall-mount and ceiling cassette indoor units with total capacity from 18,000 to 48,000 BTU.
Refrigerant
R-454B current generation; R-410A legacy generation
Compressor Type
DC inverter variable-speed
Min Operating Temp Heating
-5 F for 100% capacity; operates to -22 F in Max Performance mode
Voltage
208-230V / 1Ph / 60HzV
Compatible Indoor Units
BMS500-AAU wall-mount heads, BMS500-AAU ceiling cassette heads
Individual Zone Capacity Btu
9000-24000 per indoor head
Model Comparison
4 models
| Specification | 2-Zone | 3-Zone | 4-Zone | 5-Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | BMS500-AAM018-1CSXRA | BMS500-AAM027-1CSXRA | BMS500-AAM036-1CSXRB | BMS500-AAM048-1CSXLC |
| capacity_btu | 18000 | 27000 | 36000 | 48000 |
| seer2 | 19 | 21-22 | 22 | 21.8 |
| hspf2 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 10 |
| max_zones | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| legacy_r410a_model | BMS500-AAM018-1CSXHC | BMS500-AAM027-1CSXHB | BMS500-AAM036-1CSXHB | BMS500-AAM048-1CSXHC |
| outdoor_sound_dba | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| outdoor_dimensions | 33.3 in W x 14.3 in D x 27.6 in H | — | 37.24 in W x 16.54 in D x 31.89 in H | — |
| outdoor_weight_lbs | 106.9 lbs | — | 136.69-147.27 lbs | — |
Shared Specifications
All models| refrigerant | R-454B current generation; R-410A legacy generation |
| compressor_type | DC inverter variable-speed |
| min_operating_temp_heating | -5 F for 100% capacity; operates to -22 F in Max Performance mode |
| Voltage | 208-230V / 1Ph / 60HzV |
| compatible_indoor_units | BMS500-AAU wall-mount heads, BMS500-AAU ceiling cassette heads |
| individual_zone_capacity_btu | 9000-24000 per indoor head |
| ENERGY STAR® | Yes |
| contractor_only | No |
| warranty | compressor years: 10 · parts years: 10 · registration required: true · notes: Registered warranty requires registration within 30 days; unregistered coverage is 5 years. Field-installed parts are covered for 1 year. |
| notes | 3-zone and 5-zone dimensions require engineering submittal verification. Total indoor head BTU should not exceed outdoor unit total BTU. |