Next-generation VFDs and power converters
The premium iC7 portfolio from Danfoss represents the next generation of VFDs and power converters, engineered for the ever-increasing demands of industry and utilities for energy efficiency, grid stability, and reliable motor control. Developing this portfolio required years of research, leveraging decades of VFD expertise and global engineering collaboration. The goal was to create a truly versatile iC7 drive platform by rethinking how VFDs and power converters are designed and used across many sectors.
By adopting a clean-sheet design, Danfoss engineers developed an advanced motor control platform optimized with future-proof drive technology for superior connectivity, reliability, and long-term performance. These intelligent drive systems are validated through advanced methods like hardware-in-the-loop simulations and Six Sigma quality processes to ensure the durability expected from Danfoss. The result is a new generation of VFDs and power converters designed to increase efficiency, improve system reliability, and support competitiveness, in a wealth of industries.
What are iC7 drives?
Built on a modular drive architecture, the iC7 series features drives with boosted processing power and a high-efficiency power conversion platform. The ultra-compact drive systems regulate motor speed and torque to improve performance and reduce costs. As a secure-by-design drive platform with world-class hardware-based cybersecurity, the iC7 series is ideal for all sectors, in operations which prioritize secure connectivity and robust reliability.
Achieve unparalleled excellence
Electric motor systems represent a large share of global electricity use and carbon footprint, so technologies that reduce motor energy consumption contribute valuably to reaching global climate targets. Variable frequency drives (VFDs) such as products in the iC7 series optimize motor speed based on actual demand, reducing energy consumption typically by 40% while improving system performance and equipment lifetime.
What is a variable frequency drive (VFD)
iC7 portfolio
iC7 series offers variable frequency drives and power converters designed for the special needs of food and beverage industries, heavy industry, marine and offshore vessels, electrification on shore and at sea, indoor air quality and tunnel ventilation, and pumping for water management systems.
With connectivity, security and intelligence, this drive lets you take advantage of the latest in Industrial IoT.
Equipped with intelligence and high torque shaft performance, this ultra-compact drive supports all marine applications.
Enhance marine and smart grid applications such as energy storage, shore supply, charging and electrolysis.
The next-generation variable frequency drive for pumps, meticulously designed for water and wastewater management.
Enjoy unparalleled performance and reliability to support IAQ and efficiency in building management systems.
Key technology
The iC7 series combines advanced VFD and power conversion technology with integrated intelligence, designed to improve reliability, performance, and security in your applications and systems. SIL3 pl e functional safety compliance and predictive maintenance VFD analytics are just some of the features. Explore more:
Secure-by-design VFD
iC7 drives and power converters include integrated hardware-based cybersecurity, gateway technology, cloud and analytics platforms for Industrial IoT. All these features help protect your systems from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
Security features include:
- Hardware-based crypto chip
- Secure firmware protection
- Encrypted data communication
These capabilities help protect connected drive systems and support secure and reliable operations.
Cutting-edge intelligence in motor control
The iC7 series integrates more sensors and boosted processing power, to deliver powerful and precise motor control across a wide range of applications and operating conditions.
Intelligent motor control capabilities include:
- High shaft performance even at low speeds
- Support for open-loop and closed-loop control
- Fast commissioning for induction and synchronous motors
- Automatic Motor Adaptation at standstill
These capabilities help improve machine performance, stability, and efficiency.
Robust reliability, with quality at the core
To ensure unprecedented robustness even in harsh environments meant starting with a clean slate. With our R&D and manufacturing teams designing drives for automated assembly, to reduce the risk of failure. And increasing their lifespan and quality through use of the Six Sigma method — as well as by testing them using hardware-in-the-loop simulations. With the underlying philosophy of "fail fast", the result is unprecedented attention to detail. The quality-first approach results in next-level performance and reliability - no matter the environment.
