VACON® NXP DCGuard

Ensure safe DC-grid selectivity

VACON® NXP DCGuard™ enables fast disconnection and full selectivity between DC grids for all VACON® NXP series drives.

Utilizing DC grids rather than AC grids enables power distribution with lower power losses. However, ensuring selectivity and limited short circuit energy requires more sophisticated protection devices.

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VACON® NXP DCGuard™ is a semiconductor protection device that maintains the stability of the DC grid by detecting and cutting off any faulty DC currents, fast. It isolates the faulty part of the system within 5 microseconds, protecting the surrounding equipment and ensuring uninterrupted operation.

VACON® NXP DCGuard has DNV-GL, ABS, and Lloyd's Register type approvals, simplifying system approval for use in marine environments.

Current range

465-800 VDC………3-4140 A

640-1100 VDC…..….4-3100 A

Features and benefits

Correct system selectivity due to short circuit protection
No overvoltage spikes at current cut-off
Connect two different DC grids with voltage differences up to full DC voltage, thanks to controlled voltage ramp-up
Transmission cable overload protection
Reliable, proven technology

DC grids and selectivity using VACON® NXP DCGuard™

Utilizing DC grids instead of AC grids can improve system efficiency and system footprint by up to 20%. And there is a significant potential for energy saving especially when combining DC grids, energy storage and/or variable speed generators.

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Documents

Documents
Type	Name	Language	Valid for	Updated	Download	File type
White paper	DC grids and selectivity using VACON NXP DCGuard	English	Multiple	17 Mar, 2023	3.2 MB	.pdf
Fact sheet	VACON NXP DCGuard	English	Multiple	01 Mar, 2023	813.2 KB	.pdf
Application guide	VACON® NXP DCGuard Application Guide	English	Multiple	26 Jul, 2022	2.0 MB	.pdf
Design guide	VACON® NXP DCGuard Design Guide	English	Multiple	04 Dec, 2018	3.5 MB	.pdf
Operating guide	VACON® NXP DCGuard Operating Guide	English	Multiple	12 Nov, 2018	2.4 MB	.pdf

Software

Software
Type	Software Characteristic	Name	Version	Language	Released	Status	Download	File type
Application software		VACON® NXP DCGuard Application	054	English	28 Jan, 2024	Released	2.3 MB	.zip
System software	Fieldbus configuration file	VACON® OPTEA SIMATIC PDM EDD	01	English	12 Nov, 2018	Released	461.7 KB	.zip

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