VACON® NXP DCGuard

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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.

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™

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.

Documents

Documents
Type Name Language Valid for Updated Download File type
Case story Abeking and Rasmussen WSV English Multiple 03 May, 2023 4.5 MB .pdf
White paper DC grids and selectivity using VACON NXP DCGuard English Multiple 17 Mar, 2023 3.2 MB .pdf
Brochure DrivePro Service Partner English Multiple 14 Apr, 2023 7.4 MB .pdf
Case story Electrosteel Castings Ltd English Multiple 03 May, 2023 1.7 MB .pdf
Case story Grotte electric ferry - Full case English Multiple 15 Dec, 2021 1.1 MB .pdf
Case story Grotte electric ferry - Mobile case | English English Multiple 15 Dec, 2021 916.2 KB .pdf
Case story Grotte electric ferry - Short case English Multiple 15 Dec, 2021 3.9 MB .pdf
Case story IJ Ferries English Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 4.0 MB .pdf
Brochure Product Overview English Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 9.8 MB .pdf
Brochure Product Overview English Multiple 05 Dec, 2024 12.8 MB .pdf
Fact sheet VACON NXP DCGuard English Multiple 01 Mar, 2023 813.2 KB .pdf
Fact sheet VACON NXP drive anti-sway functionality English Multiple 27 Feb, 2023 569.0 KB .pdf
Application guide VACON® NXP DCGuard Application Guide English Multiple 27 Jul, 2022 2.0 MB .pdf
Design guide VACON® NXP DCGuard Design Guide English Multiple 05 Dec, 2018 3.5 MB .pdf
Operating guide VACON® NXP DCGuard Operating Guide English Multiple 13 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 29 Jan, 2024 Released 2.3 MB .zip
System software Fieldbus configuration file VACON® OPTEA SIMATIC PDM EDD 01 English 13 Nov, 2018 Released 461.7 KB .zip

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Case studies

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