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Why DB asks for the COP instead of EER for cooling systems?

I am a beginner in the DB modelling and I have a simple question: considering the efficiency of cooling systems is expressed in EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio), why DB asks for the COP (Coefficient of Performance) as if it were a heating system?

For example, if I have a multi split system with EER=3.32 (cooling) and COP=3.9 (heating), should I find out a way to convert the EER to COP or it's just a "name issue" and I can insert the EER value (3.32) where it asks for the COP of the cooling system in the DB?

Thanks!

Why DB asks for the COP instead of EER for cooling systems?

I am a beginner in the DB modelling and I have a simple question: considering the efficiency of cooling systems is expressed in EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio), why DB asks for the COP (Coefficient of Performance) as if it were a heating system?

For example, if I have a multi split system with EER=3.32 (cooling) and COP=3.9 (heating), should I find out a way to convert the EER to COP or it's just a "name issue" and I can insert the EER value (3.32) where it asks for the COP of the cooling system in the DB?

Thanks!

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