{"product_id":"panasonic-aquarea-m-series-control-module-single-phase-9kw-12kw","title":"Panasonic Aquarea M Series Control Module — Single-Phase 9kW \u0026 12kW","description":"\u003c!-- SEO Product Name: Panasonic Aquarea M Series Control Module — Single-Phase 9kW \u0026 12kW (WH-CME5) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#222;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePanasonic WH-CME5\u003c\/strong\u003e is the single-phase Control Module for the Aquarea M Series T-CAP R290 range, matched to the \u003cstrong\u003e9 kW and 12 kW single-phase outdoor units\u003c\/strong\u003e. It upgrades a standalone outdoor unit to enhanced functionality — providing the centralised electrical interface, backup resistance management and communication link needed for two-zone control, buffer tank integration and bivalent boiler backup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 140px;min-width:120px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:14px 10px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;\"\u003eSingle-Phase\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;margin-top:4px;opacity:0.95;letter-spacing:0.3px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eElectrical supply\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 140px;min-width:120px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:14px 10px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;\"\u003e9 \u0026amp; 12 kW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;margin-top:4px;opacity:0.95;letter-spacing:0.3px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eCompatible capacities\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 140px;min-width:120px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:14px 10px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;\"\u003eUp to 3 kW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;margin-top:4px;opacity:0.95;letter-spacing:0.3px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eBackup resistance support\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 140px;min-width:120px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:14px 10px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;\"\u003eWi-Fi Built In\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;margin-top:4px;opacity:0.95;letter-spacing:0.3px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 140px;min-width:120px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:14px 10px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;\"\u003e2-Zone\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;margin-top:4px;opacity:0.95;letter-spacing:0.3px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eEnhanced capability\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 140px;min-width:120px;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:14px 10px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;\"\u003eM Series T-CAP\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;margin-top:4px;opacity:0.95;letter-spacing:0.3px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E6F3F1;border-left:4px solid #008377;padding:14px 16px;margin:16px 0;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eWhen to choose the Control Module over the simple controller\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChoose the WH-CME5 Control Module where your system needs \u003cstrong\u003etwo-zone heating control, a buffer tank connection, solar integration, or bivalent boiler backup\u003c\/strong\u003e. For straightforward single-zone installs, the simpler CZ-RTW2TAW1C wired controller is sufficient on its own.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFF6E0;border-left:4px solid #C89200;padding:14px 16px;margin:16px 0;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#C89200;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eMatch the module to your outdoor unit's phase\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe WH-CME5 is for \u003cstrong\u003esingle-phase\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 kW and 12 kW outdoor units only. If your outdoor unit is three-phase, you need the WH-CME8 (9–16 kW) or WH-CME8L (20–30 kW) Control Module instead — see our matching listings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#008377;font-size:18px;margin:24px 0 10px 0;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #008377CF;\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-top:3px solid #008377CF;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eCentralised electrical management\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eGenerates the backup electrical resistance supply, manages the system's main power feed, and handles communication with the outdoor unit — all from one integrated module.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-top:3px solid #008377CF;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eSupports backup resistance up to 3 kW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eCompatible with backup heating resistances up to 3 kW, sized to the module's single-phase electrical rating.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-top:3px solid #008377CF;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eBuilt-in Wi-Fi adapter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eConnects directly to Aquarea Smart Cloud, Panasonic Comfort Cloud, and Aquarea Service Cloud — no separate network adaptor accessory required.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-top:3px solid #008377CF;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eTwo-zone control\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eUnlocks independent control of two heating zones — for example underfloor heating and radiators running at different flow temperatures.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-top:3px solid #008377CF;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eBuffer tank \u0026amp; bivalent integration\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eSupports connection to a buffer tank and bivalent boiler backup configurations, extending the system design options beyond a straightforward single-zone install.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-top:3px solid #008377CF;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eRegulatory compliant electrical interface\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eDesigned to help installations comply with low-voltage electrical installation regulations, ensuring a safe, correctly-rated connection between indoor and outdoor units.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#008377;font-size:18px;margin:24px 0 10px 0;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #008377CF;\"\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14.5px;margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7FAFA;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eModel code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eWH-CME5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eElectrical supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eSingle-phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7FAFA;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eCompatible outdoor unit capacities\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e9 kW and 12 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eCompatible outdoor units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eWH-WXG09ME5, WH-WXG12ME5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7FAFA;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eBackup resistance support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eUp to 3 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eRecommended fuse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e16 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7FAFA;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eMinimum power cable section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e3 × 1.5 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eConnection cable to outdoor unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e2 × 0.75 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7FAFA;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eBuilt-in Wi-Fi adapter — Aquarea Smart Cloud, Comfort Cloud, Aquarea Service Cloud\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eEnhanced functions supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eTwo-zone control, buffer tank connection, bivalent boiler backup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7FAFA;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eCompatible remote controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003eCZ-RTW2TAW1C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#008377;font-size:18px;margin:24px 0 10px 0;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #008377CF;\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:22px;margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003e1 × Panasonic WH-CME5 single-phase Control Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eManufacturer installation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#008377;font-size:18px;margin:24px 0 10px 0;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #008377CF;\"\u003eWhat you'll also need (sold separately)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:22px;margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eMatched M Series T-CAP outdoor unit — WH-WXG09ME5 or WH-WXG12ME5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eCZ-RTW2TAW1C simple wired controller (room interface)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eDHW cylinder — Panasonic stainless or enamelled tank, or suitable third-party cylinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003ePAW-3WYVLV-HW 3-way valve for DHW switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eBuffer tank and associated sensor, if included in your system design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#008377;font-size:18px;margin:24px 0 10px 0;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:2px solid #008377CF;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-radius:4px;margin:8px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:600;list-style:none;\"\u003eIs this compatible with my outdoor unit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eThe WH-CME5 is matched specifically to \u003cstrong\u003esingle-phase 9 kW and 12 kW\u003c\/strong\u003e M Series T-CAP outdoor units (WH-WXG09ME5, WH-WXG12ME5). Check your outdoor unit's phase and capacity before ordering.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-radius:4px;margin:8px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:600;list-style:none;\"\u003eWhat does the Control Module actually do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eIt provides the \u003cstrong\u003ecentralised electrical interface\u003c\/strong\u003e between the indoor and outdoor units — managing backup resistance, the main power feed, and communication — while unlocking enhanced functions like two-zone control that aren't available with the simple wired controller alone.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-radius:4px;margin:8px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:600;list-style:none;\"\u003eDo I still need the simple wired controller as well?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eYes — the Control Module handles the electrical and hydraulic management side, while the \u003cstrong\u003eCZ-RTW2TAW1C\u003c\/strong\u003e (or an equivalent room controller) remains the user-facing interface for day-to-day operation.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-radius:4px;margin:8px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:600;list-style:none;\"\u003eWhat if my outdoor unit is three-phase?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003eWH-CME8\u003c\/strong\u003e (for 9–16 kW three-phase units) or \u003cstrong\u003eWH-CME8L\u003c\/strong\u003e (for 20–30 kW three-phase units) instead — the WH-CME5 is single-phase only.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-radius:4px;margin:8px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:600;list-style:none;\"\u003eDo I need to be MCS-registered to install this?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eThe system can be installed by any competent heating engineer, but to claim the UK Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant the install must be carried out by an \u003cstrong\u003eMCS-certified installer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Panasonic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65714680267101,"sku":"WH-CME5","price":870.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/PanasonicAquareaMSeriesControlModule.jpg?v=1787851265","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/panasonic-aquarea-m-series-control-module-single-phase-9kw-12kw","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}