VACON® NXP Grid Converter

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Energy storage and power conversion enabler

The VACON® NXP Grid Converter plays a key role in supporting clean power conversion in distributed networks with or without energy storage.

By enabling connection of energy storage to AC grids, supporting hydrogen electrolysis, and facilitating AC grids onboard vessels or island applications in remote areas, it fulfils a unique function. Without the grid converter none of these would be possible. 

The grid converter facilitates load sharing and is highly versatile, for easy integration into diverse networks. Its importance cannot be overstated; use of a grid converter is a must in reaching emission targets.

Green hydrogen

In Power-to-X projects such as hydrogen electrolysis, VACON NXP Grid Converter gives you the high-efficiency power conversion with low harmonics that you need. Scalable power conversion supports you to grow your green hydrogen capabilities over time, balance the grid, and maintain low operational costs for economical hydrogen production. With an EU target of 40 GW electrolyzer capacity by 2030, this power converter is the bridge between renewable energy and hard-to-decarbonize sectors.  

Smart Danfoss grid converter

VACON NXP Grid Converter for smart grids improves stability in the grid by supporting a diverse range of energy generators and energy storage systems. By enabling peak shaving, it in turn reduces the capital investment required for grid infrastructure. It is certified for grid code compliance in a wide range of countries, for fast system certification for system integrators.

Shore supply power conversion

When used with a shore-supply solution, VACON NXP Grid Converter allows electrical power to be sourced from the local grid, rather than the ship’s main engine or generators. This process, sometimes known as ‘cold ironing’, has a significantly positive impact on fuel economy. It causes reductions in CO2, NOx and SOx emissions, as well as noise and vibration levels.

Shaft generator

VACON NXP Grid Converter can also be applied to shaft-generator solutions, ensuring that propulsion machinery is able to operate at various speeds. The shaft generator decouples the shaft from the mains, which allows better electrical quality and improved fuel economy. Additionally, power can either be taken from or entered into the propeller shaft. This is particularly useful for ships that often alternate their speeds as it creates fuel savings and minimizes exhaust emissions by up to 15%. It also creates an emergency mode meaning that the vessel can operate even if the main engine fails.

Support for system integrators

Danfoss supports system integrators (SI) in designing their systems to bid on projects. Our aim is to help customers by providing tools and reference designs to make their system design easier. For instance, Danfoss can provide configurable 3D models as well as 2D general arrangement drawings from our product offering.

Supply voltages and power range

Air-cooled

  • 3 x 380-500 V...180-1100 kW
  • 3 x 525-690 V...200-1200 kW

Liquid-cooled

  • 3 x 400-500 V...160-1800 kW
  • 3 x 525-690 V...210-1800 kW

Features and benefits

Reduced fuel consumption as electrical power can be sourced from the grid

Lower CO2, NOx and SOx emissions as the main engine can be shut down

Conforms to ABS and DNV standards

Improved energy efficiency as engine speed can be optimized

Liquid and air cooled solutions available

Facilitates fast system certification for distributed smart grids, thanks to compliance with global grid codes

Protects critical industrial processes with Intelligent DC backup

Simplified logistics and good protection with containerized solutions

Faster, more cost effective engineering thanks to reference designs

Facilitates active and reactive load sharing via droop function

Shore supply with Dutch grid converter

Reducing port emissions

Discover how shore supply systems equipped with VACON® NXP Grid Converter help port authorities meet emission targets.

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
Case story Abeking and Rasmussen WSV - German German Multiple 03 May, 2023 4.5 MB .pdf
Case story Abeking and Rasmussen WSV - Turkish Turkish Multiple 22 Sep, 2023 4.5 MB .pdf
Case story Alfen English Multiple 20 Mar, 2023 5.1 MB .pdf
Case story Alfen - Chinese Chinese (CN) Multiple 20 Mar, 2023 5.3 MB .pdf
Case story Alfen - Dutch Dutch, Flemish Multiple 20 Mar, 2023 5.1 MB .pdf
Case story Astrid Helene English Multiple 20 Mar, 2023 2.9 MB .pdf
Case story Astrid Helene - Swedish Swedish Multiple 20 Mar, 2023 2.9 MB .pdf
Case story Bore Sea RoFlex English Multiple 15 Mar, 2023 2.7 MB .pdf
Case story Bore Sea RoFlex - Chinese Chinese (CN) Multiple 15 Mar, 2023 3.0 MB .pdf
Case story Bore Sea RoFlex - Norwegian Norwegian Bokmål Multiple 15 Mar, 2023 2.8 MB .pdf
Case story Bore Sea RoFlex - US English English United States 15 Mar, 2023 2.6 MB .pdf
Case story CCB Bergen English Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 3.1 MB .pdf
Case story CCB Bergen - Chinese Chinese (CN) Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 3.3 MB .pdf
Case story CCB Bergen - Norwegian Norwegian Bokmål Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 3.1 MB .pdf
Case story Danfoss - JeffriesGroup EfW plant - Full case story - Turkish Turkish Multiple 22 Sep, 2023 4.9 MB .pdf
Brochure DrivePro Life Cycle Services English Multiple 13 Apr, 2023 7.0 MB .pdf
Brochure DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Austria German Austria 13 Apr, 2023 7.0 MB .pdf
Brochure DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Chinese Chinese (CN) Multiple 13 Apr, 2023 7.2 MB .pdf
Brochure DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Croatian Croatian Multiple 13 Apr, 2023 7.0 MB .pdf
Brochure DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Danish Danish Multiple 13 Apr, 2023 7.0 MB .pdf
Brochure DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Dutch Dutch, Flemish Multiple 13 Apr, 2023 7.0 MB .pdf
Brochure DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Finnish Finnish Multiple 13 Apr, 2023 7.0 MB .pdf
Brochure DrivePro Life Cycle Services - French French Multiple 13 Apr, 2023 7.0 MB .pdf
Brochure DrivePro Life Cycle Services - German German Multiple 13 Apr, 2023 7.0 MB .pdf
Brochure DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Hungarian Hungarian Multiple 13 Apr, 2023 7.0 MB .pdf
Brochure DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Italian Italian Multiple 13 Apr, 2023 7.0 MB .pdf
Brochure DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Korean Korean Multiple 13 Apr, 2023 7.1 MB .pdf
Brochure DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Polish Polish Multiple 13 Apr, 2023 7.0 MB .pdf
Brochure DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Portuguese Portuguese Multiple 13 Apr, 2023 7.0 MB .pdf
Brochure DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Romanian Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan Multiple 13 Apr, 2023 7.0 MB .pdf
Brochure DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Spanish Spanish, Castilian Multiple 13 Apr, 2023 7.0 MB .pdf
Brochure DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Ukrainian Ukrainian Multiple 13 Apr, 2023 7.0 MB .pdf
Case story Electrosteel Castings Ltd English Multiple 03 May, 2023 1.7 MB .pdf
Brochure Engineering - Chemical and Pharma English Multiple 18 May, 2022 37.7 MB .pdf
Brochure Engineering - Chemical and Pharma - German German Multiple 14 Jul, 2023 37.8 MB .pdf
Case story Future of the Fjords English Multiple 20 Mar, 2023 2.2 MB .pdf
Case story Future of the Fjords - Chinese Chinese (CN) Multiple 20 Mar, 2023 2.5 MB .pdf
Case story Future of the Fjords - Dutch Dutch, Flemish Multiple 20 Mar, 2023 2.2 MB .pdf
Case story Future of the Fjords - German German Multiple 20 Mar, 2023 2.2 MB .pdf
Case story Geothermal Winton English Multiple 20 Mar, 2023 5.9 MB .pdf
Case story Geothermal Winton - Chinese Chinese (CN) Multiple 20 Mar, 2023 6.0 MB .pdf
Case story Grotte electric ferry - Full case English Multiple 15 Dec, 2021 1.1 MB .pdf
Case story Grotte electric ferry - Full case - Chinese Chinese (CN) Multiple 11 May, 2023 6.5 MB .pdf
Case story Grotte electric ferry - Full case - Chinese Traditional Chinese (CN) Taiwan 23 Mar, 2022 6.5 MB .pdf
Case story Grotte electric ferry - Full case - Dutch Dutch, Flemish Multiple 23 Mar, 2022 6.4 MB .pdf
Case story Grotte electric ferry - Full case - Turkish Turkish Multiple 22 Sep, 2023 6.4 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
Application guide Hybrid propulsion article Polish Multiple 15 Jul, 2019 669.1 KB .pdf
Application guide Hybrid propulsion article Chinese (CN) China 15 Jul, 2019 815.8 KB .pdf
Case story JeffriesGroup EfW plant - Full case English Multiple 04 Apr, 2022 5.0 MB .pdf
Case story JeffriesGroup EfW plant - Full case - Dutch Dutch, Flemish Multiple 10 Aug, 2022 5.0 MB .pdf
Case story JeffriesGroup EfW plant - Mobile case English Multiple 05 Apr, 2022 3.4 MB .pdf
Case story JeffriesGroup EfW plant - Short case English Multiple 04 Apr, 2022 3.8 MB .pdf
Case story NES Ferry Norway - Full case English Multiple 09 Mar, 2022 608.5 KB .pdf
Case story NES Ferry Norway - Full case - Chinese Chinese (CN) Multiple 16 Sep, 2022 3.2 MB .pdf
Case story NES Ferry Norway - Full case - Turkish Turkish Multiple 20 Apr, 2023 3.1 MB .pdf
Case story NES Ferry Norway - Mobile case English Multiple 16 Mar, 2022 8.0 MB .pdf
Case story NES Ferry Norway - Short case English Multiple 16 Mar, 2022 1.9 MB .pdf
Case story Nuvera Fuel Cells English Multiple 11 Jan, 2022 2.9 MB .pdf
Case story Nuvera Fuel Cells - Chinese Chinese (CN) Multiple 01 Mar, 2023 3.0 MB .pdf
Case story Nuvera Fuel Cells - Italian Italian Multiple 01 Mar, 2023 2.8 MB .pdf
Case story Nuvera Fuel Cells - Mobile case English Multiple 10 Jan, 2022 1.4 MB .pdf
Case story Nuvera Fuel Cells - Turkish Turkish Multiple 01 Jun, 2023 2.9 MB .pdf
Brochure Product Overview English Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 9.8 MB .pdf
Brochure Product Overview - Chinese Chinese (CN) Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 11.6 MB .pdf
Brochure Product Overview - Czech Czech Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 11.4 MB .pdf
Brochure Product Overview - French French Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 11.4 MB .pdf
Brochure Product Overview - German German Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 11.4 MB .pdf
Brochure Product Overview - Italian Italian Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 11.9 MB .pdf
Brochure Product Overview - Korean Korean Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 13.2 MB .pdf
Brochure Product Overview - Polish Polish Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 11.9 MB .pdf
Brochure Product Overview - Portuguese Portuguese Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 11.9 MB .pdf
Brochure Product Overview - Russian Russian Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 11.9 MB .pdf
Brochure Product Overview - Serbian Serbian (RS) Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 11.9 MB .pdf
Brochure Product Overview - Spanish Spanish, Castilian Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 11.8 MB .pdf
Case story Qinous English Multiple 22 Mar, 2023 4.2 MB .pdf
Case story Qinous - Chinese Chinese (CN) Multiple 22 Mar, 2023 4.3 MB .pdf
Case story Qinous - Spanish Spanish, Castilian Multiple 22 Mar, 2023 4.2 MB .pdf
Case story Quintex English Multiple 17 Mar, 2023 1.0 MB .pdf
Case story Ro-Pax vessels English Multiple 17 Mar, 2023 2.1 MB .pdf
Application guide Shore supply application paper Chinese (CN) China 15 Aug, 2019 1.4 MB .pdf
Application guide Shore supply application paper Polish Multiple 15 Aug, 2019 1.2 MB .pdf
Brochure Shore Supply Flyer English Multiple 11 Mar, 2022 2.2 MB .pdf
Brochure Shore Supply Flyer - Chinese Chinese (CN) Multiple 11 Mar, 2022 2.3 MB .pdf
Case story STX Engine SKorea English Multiple 22 Mar, 2023 5.1 MB .pdf
Case story STX Engine SKorea - Korea Korean Multiple 22 Mar, 2023 5.3 MB .pdf
Application guide The new network - smart grids French Multiple 15 Aug, 2019 2.5 MB .pdf
Application guide The new network - smart grids Swedish Multiple 15 Jun, 2020 2.5 MB .pdf
Application guide The new network - smart grids English Multiple 15 Apr, 2019 2.4 MB .pdf
Fact sheet VACON NXP drive anti-sway functionality English Multiple 27 Feb, 2023 569.0 KB .pdf
Fact sheet VACON NXP drive anti-sway functionality - US English English United States 27 Feb, 2023 595.3 KB .pdf
Brochure VACON NXP Grid Converter for Smart Grids English Multiple 22 Nov, 2021 10.7 MB .pdf
Brochure VACON NXP Grid Converter for Smart Grids - Chinese Chinese (CN) Multiple 22 Nov, 2021 10.9 MB .pdf
Brochure VACON NXP Grid Converter for Smart Grids - French French France 22 Nov, 2021 10.8 MB .pdf
Brochure VACON NXP Grid Converter for Smart Grids - Hungarian Croatian Multiple 10 Jul, 2023 8.8 MB .pdf
Brochure VACON NXP Grid Converter for Smart Grids - Italian Italian Italy 22 Nov, 2021 10.8 MB .pdf
Brochure VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide English Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 12.9 MB .pdf
Brochure VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide - Chinese Chinese (CN) Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 23.2 MB .pdf
Brochure VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide - Croatian Croatian Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 12.9 MB .pdf
Brochure VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide - Czech Czech Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 12.9 MB .pdf
Brochure VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide - Finnish Finnish Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 12.9 MB .pdf
Brochure VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide - German German Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 12.9 MB .pdf
Brochure VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide - Japanese Japanese Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 12.6 MB .pdf
Brochure VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide - Korean Korean Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 13.1 MB .pdf
Brochure VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide - Romanian Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 12.9 MB .pdf
Brochure VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide - Russian Russian Multiple 16 Mar, 2023 12.7 MB .pdf
Brochure VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide - US English English United States 16 Mar, 2023 12.9 MB .pdf
Operating guide VACON-NX-Line-Voltage-Measurement-OG English Multiple 28 Mar, 2023 13.0 MB .pdf
Design guide VACON® Hybridization Design Guide English Multiple 15 Jan, 2017 3.8 MB .pdf
Application guide VACON® NXP GridConvert ARFIFF03V151 AppM Russian Multiple 15 Jun, 2021 13.7 MB .pdf
Application guide VACON® NXP GridConvert ARFIFF03V164 AppM Japanese Multiple 17 Nov, 2023 2.7 MB .pdf
Application guide VACON® NXP GridConvert ARFIFF03V190 AppM English Multiple 28 Nov, 2023 1.9 MB .pdf
Application guide VACON® NXP GridConvGGC ARFIF106V079 AppM French Multiple 15 May, 2019 2.0 MB .pdf
Application guide VACON® NXP GridConvGGC ARFIF106V160 AppM English Multiple 24 Nov, 2023 2.9 MB .pdf
Application guide VACON® NXP Power Gener ARFIFF08V040 AppM English Multiple 15 Aug, 2019 1.4 MB .pdf
White paper Why supply land-based power English Multiple 28 Feb, 2023 10.6 MB .pdf

Software

Software
Type Software Characteristic Name Version Language Released Status Download File type
System software Option and fieldbus firmware VACON® Advanced Safety Option Firmware 004 English 16 Dec, 2019 Released 3.1 MB .zip
Software tools VACON® NCDrive 2.0.42 English 08 Mar, 2022 Released 5.0 MB .zip
Software tools VACON® NCLoad 1.0.34 English 04 Dec, 2020 Released 3.6 MB .zip
System software Fieldbus configuration file VACON® NX OPTC3/C5 PROFIBUS GSD 01 English 11 Jan, 2016 Released 748.0 B .zip
System software Fieldbus configuration file VACON® NX OPTC4 LonWorks XIF 01 English 11 Jan, 2016 Released 1.3 KB .zip
System software Fieldbus configuration file VACON® NX OPTC6 CANopen EDS 01 English 27 Feb, 2018 Released 2.7 KB .zip
System software Fieldbus configuration file VACON® NX OPTC7 DeviceNet EDS 01 English 01 Jan, 2012 Released 3.5 KB .zip
System software Fieldbus configuration file VACON® NX OPTCP PROFINET GSDML 01 English 19 Feb, 2015 Released 7.4 KB .zip
Application software VACON® NXP Grid Converter Application 192 English 29 Jan, 2024 Released 2.7 MB .zip
System software Fieldbus configuration file VACON® OPTCQ EtherNet/IP EDS 01 English 08 Jan, 2015 Released 13.2 KB .zip
System software Fieldbus configuration file VACON® OPTE3/E5 PROFIBUS GSD 01 English 08 Jun, 2022 Released 13.4 KB .zip
System software Library VACON® OPTE3/E5 TIA Portal Library 014 English 08 Jul, 2020 Released 3.6 MB .zip
System software Fieldbus configuration file VACON® OPTE9 EtherNet/IP EDS 01 English 03 Sep, 2020 Released 72.1 KB .zip
System software Fieldbus configuration file VACON® OPTE9 PROFINET IO GSDML 01 English 03 Apr, 2020 Released 204.3 KB .zip
System software Fieldbus configuration file VACON® OPTE9 SIMATIC PDM EDD 01 English 16 Dec, 2019 Released 667.4 KB .zip
System software Library VACON® OPTE9-EA TIA Portal Library 01 English 16 Feb, 2018 Released 2.9 MB .zip
System software Library VACON® OPTE9/EA EtherNet/IP Add-on Instructions 01 English 16 Feb, 2018 Released 531.9 KB .zip
System software Option and fieldbus firmware VACON® OPTEA Advanced Dual Port Ethernet Firmware 007 English 03 Apr, 2023 Released 7.2 MB .zip
System software Option and fieldbus firmware VACON® OPTEA PROFINET IO GSDML 01 English 08 Feb, 2021 Released 209.2 KB .zip
System software Fieldbus configuration file VACON® OPTEA SIMATIC PDM EDD 01 English 13 Nov, 2018 Released 461.7 KB .zip
System software Fieldbus configuration file VACON® OPTEC EtherCAT ESI 01 English 20 Feb, 2020 Released 381.4 KB .zip
Software tools VACON® Safe 1.0.4.0 English 25 Jan, 2021 Released 3.8 MB .zip

Related applications

Shaft generators and shore-supply systems.

Case stories

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    Danfoss powers high-capacity SmartGrid energy storage

    NETHERLANDS: Retaining 80% capacity after 8000 cycles, SmartGrid smart battery containers promise 21 years of daily discharge and recharge without performance concerns.

  • if (isSmallPicture) { One of the Nesodd ferries from behind; } else if (isBigColumns) { One of the Nesodd ferries from behind } else { One of the Nesodd ferries from behind }
    VACON® drives electrify passenger ferries in Oslo Fjord

    NORWAY: Electrification of the Nesodden ferries has reduced CO2 emission in the port of Oslo. VACON® drives and power converters play a key role onboard.

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    Decarbonizing the next-generation training ship, Skulebas

    NORWAY: The new training vessel at Maløy Fishing School uses less diesel and emits less CO2, while also meeting the rigorous demands of the fishing industry.

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    Where smart ferry charging begins with a smart grid

    NORWAY: The Hareid-Sulesund ferry operations have reduced CO2 emissions by 7000 tonnes annually with the introduction of electric vessels. In transitioning ferries from diesel to pure electric power, powerful onshore support is essential, in the form of reliable infrastructure for rapid charging capacity and stable grid supply. The systems on board and on shore act as a single system – a sophisticated and competitive system developed by Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) using Danfoss technology.

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    Unique heat recovery for geothermal power using VACON® drives

    AUSTRALIA: A geothermal power station recovers energy during the bore water cooling process then uses it to generate power for the local community, with the help of VACON® drives.

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    Kneipp-Institute leads the way in storing renewable energy

    An institute in Kamień Śląski, Poland, is pioneering climate neutral energy consumption. Danfoss helps store electricity from the sun. Savings on electricity bill and CO2 emissions are the main drivers.