{"product_id":"panasonic-aquarea-m-series-control-module-three-phase-9kw-to-16kw","title":"Panasonic Aquarea M Series Control Module — Three-Phase 9kW to 16kW","description":"\u003c!-- SEO Product Name: Panasonic Aquarea M Series Control Module — Three-Phase 9kW to 16kW (WH-CME8) --\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-CME8\u003c\/strong\u003e is the three-phase Control Module for the Aquarea M Series T-CAP R290 range, matched to \u003cstrong\u003e9 kW, 12 kW and 16 kW three-phase outdoor units\u003c\/strong\u003e. It upgrades a standalone outdoor unit to enhanced functionality — providing the centralised electrical interface, higher-capacity backup resistance management and communication link needed for two-zone control, buffer tank integration and bivalent boiler backup on larger residential and light commercial installations.\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;\"\u003eThree-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;\"\u003e9–16 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 9 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-CME8 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 capacity and phase\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe WH-CME8 covers \u003cstrong\u003ethree-phase 9–16 kW\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoor units. Larger three-phase systems from 20 kW upward need the \u003cstrong\u003eWH-CME8L\u003c\/strong\u003e Control Module instead. For single-phase 9\/12 kW outdoor units, see the WH-CME5 listing.\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 9 kW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eHigher-capacity backup resistance support than the single-phase WH-CME5, sized for the demands of larger three-phase installations.\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 for larger properties.\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;\"\u003eSuited to residential and light commercial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px;\"\u003eCovers the 9–16 kW three-phase capacity band — a common fit for larger homes, small multi-occupancy buildings, and light commercial applications.\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-CME8\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;\"\u003eThree-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, 12 kW and 16 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-WXG09ME8, WH-WXG12ME8, WH-WXG16ME8\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 9 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;\"\u003e30 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 × 4.0 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%;\"\u003eCN-CNT ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\"\u003e2\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%;\"\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:#FFFFFF;\"\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-CME8 three-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-WXG09ME8, WH-WXG12ME8 or WH-WXG16ME8\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-CME8 is matched to \u003cstrong\u003ethree-phase 9 kW, 12 kW and 16 kW\u003c\/strong\u003e M Series T-CAP outdoor units (WH-WXG09ME8, WH-WXG12ME8, WH-WXG16ME8). 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's the difference between WH-CME8 and WH-CME8L?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eBoth are three-phase Control Modules, but the \u003cstrong\u003eWH-CME8 covers 9–16 kW\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoor units while the \u003cstrong\u003eWH-CME8L covers the larger 20–30 kW\u003c\/strong\u003e commercial capacities. Match the module to your specific outdoor unit.\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 single-phase?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003eWH-CME5\u003c\/strong\u003e Control Module instead — it's designed for single-phase 9 kW and 12 kW outdoor units. The WH-CME8 is three-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":65714799968605,"sku":"WH-CME8","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-three-phase-9kw-to-16kw","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}