Need strong and secure maritime performance?
Scalable and ultra-compact drives give you new opportunities in short-sea and ocean-going vessel applications.
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Robust and ultra-compact drive modules for system integration. Filters are contained in the pre-wired integration unit. Highly expandable option concept.
This drive module takes up 40% less space than the closest competitor. The high power density allows you to pack more power into your e-room, with lower air conditioning load too.
Features and benefits
Intelligent security
Market-leading hardware-based protection prevents unauthorized access. Crypto chip ensures end-to-end encrypted data transfer.
Pack in more power
Save costs and improve the overall reliability of your systems with applications ready for higher torque performance — with a smaller footprint.
Superior low-speed performance
In sensorless control, the iC7 series ensures superior motor control performance at low speed without the use of encoders, thanks to original new control algorithms.
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Advanced cyber security: Strengthened cyber security meets vital marine industry requirements, safeguarding operations against digital threats and future-proofing your systems against evolving regulations
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High power density saves space and reduces cooling costs
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Native integration of filters below the power units saves space and reduces installation costs
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Highly accurate motor control saves costs and improves performance
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Modular control architecture improves performance by adapting to the needs of the application
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Integrated Ethernet communication interfaces save cost and time in installation
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Numerous integrated sensors improve performance and control accuracy
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Expandable, encrypted microSD card-based memory securely records data for offline analysis
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Integrated functional safety with STO and SS1-t SIL3, PL e as standard, or functional safety via fieldbus. Both help you to obtain certification more easily
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Seamless EtherNet/IP connectivity: Native EtherNet/IP support allows for easy integration into automation systems without extra hardware, lowering costs and simplifying maintenance
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Flexible customization: The new Logic feature in MyDrive® Insight commissioning tool enables you to adapt the drive to unique application requirements, reducing the need for expensive, fully custom solutions and saving engineering resources
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Global marine compliance: The addition of Class NK marine type approval extends our comprehensive range of marine certifications, ensuring iC7 drives can be used in applications worldwide
iC7-Marine – Engineered to order
In the dynamic world of maritime engineering, precision and reliability are critical factors. Engineered-to-order (ETO) enclosed solutions are at the cornerstone of innovation within areas such as marine propulsion, thruster, and deck machinery. Tailored to meet specific vessel requirements, these solutions speed up your project delivery. At the same time, they elevate performance and efficiency, and reduce commissioning effort.
These solutions are optimized to seamlessly integrate with the unique specifications of different vessels. Whether it's a state-of-the-art propulsion system, a high-performance thruster, or robust deck machinery, our engineering expertise allows us to deliver solutions that precisely align with your operational needs. Energy storage integration for hybrid system is also supported by the ETO solution with the help of iC7-Hybrid.
You get project engineering solutions comprising pre-designed sections that reduce technical risk and cost for motor drives and hybrid systems. Interested? Please contact your local sales office for further information.
Highly compact cooling unit
The iC7 series liquid-cooled system modules empower you to pack a lot of power into a small space, to optimize your systems – and give you new application opportunities. At the heart of this groundbreaking technology is the cooling unit. The cooling unit is service-friendly with easy access to the pump and pump shut-off valves.
Intelligent VFDs and power converters give you efficiency, cyber security, and development speed for marine applications. Danfoss simulation tools reduce cost and risk in product service life.
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Best-in-class clean energy vessel
Aurora Botnia is the world's first passenger car ferry meeting the Clean Design label. Danfoss power converters and drives optimize thrusters, propulsion, and HVAC systems on board. The vessel is powered by low-emission hybrid technology and power production is supported by four large lithium batteries on board.
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