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
Reducing port emissions
Discover how shore supply systems equipped with VACON® NXP Grid Converter help port authorities meet emission targets.
Documents
Type | Name | Language | Valid for | Updated | Download | File type |
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Case story | Abeking and Rasmussen WSV | English | Multiple | 03 May, 2023 | 4.5 MB | |
Case story | Abeking and Rasmussen WSV - German | German | Multiple | 03 May, 2023 | 4.5 MB | |
Case story | Abeking and Rasmussen WSV - Turkish | Turkish | Multiple | 22 Sep, 2023 | 4.5 MB | |
Case story | Alfen | English | Multiple | 20 Mar, 2023 | 5.1 MB | |
Case story | Alfen - Chinese | Chinese (CN) | Multiple | 20 Mar, 2023 | 5.3 MB | |
Case story | Alfen - Dutch | Dutch, Flemish | Multiple | 20 Mar, 2023 | 5.1 MB | |
Case story | Astrid Helene | English | Multiple | 20 Mar, 2023 | 2.9 MB | |
Case story | Astrid Helene - Swedish | Swedish | Multiple | 20 Mar, 2023 | 2.9 MB | |
Case story | Bore Sea RoFlex | English | Multiple | 15 Mar, 2023 | 2.7 MB | |
Case story | Bore Sea RoFlex - Chinese | Chinese (CN) | Multiple | 15 Mar, 2023 | 3.0 MB | |
Case story | Bore Sea RoFlex - Norwegian | Norwegian Bokmål | Multiple | 15 Mar, 2023 | 2.8 MB | |
Case story | Bore Sea RoFlex - US English | English | United States | 15 Mar, 2023 | 2.6 MB | |
Case story | CCB Bergen | English | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 3.1 MB | |
Case story | CCB Bergen - Chinese | Chinese (CN) | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 3.3 MB | |
Case story | CCB Bergen - Norwegian | Norwegian Bokmål | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 3.1 MB | |
Case story | Danfoss - JeffriesGroup EfW plant - Full case story - Turkish | Turkish | Multiple | 22 Sep, 2023 | 4.9 MB | |
Brochure | DrivePro Life Cycle Services | English | Multiple | 13 Apr, 2023 | 7.0 MB | |
Brochure | DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Austria | German | Austria | 13 Apr, 2023 | 7.0 MB | |
Brochure | DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Chinese | Chinese (CN) | Multiple | 13 Apr, 2023 | 7.2 MB | |
Brochure | DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Croatian | Croatian | Multiple | 13 Apr, 2023 | 7.0 MB | |
Brochure | DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Danish | Danish | Multiple | 13 Apr, 2023 | 7.0 MB | |
Brochure | DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Dutch | Dutch, Flemish | Multiple | 13 Apr, 2023 | 7.0 MB | |
Brochure | DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Finnish | Finnish | Multiple | 13 Apr, 2023 | 7.0 MB | |
Brochure | DrivePro Life Cycle Services - French | French | Multiple | 13 Apr, 2023 | 7.0 MB | |
Brochure | DrivePro Life Cycle Services - German | German | Multiple | 13 Apr, 2023 | 7.0 MB | |
Brochure | DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Hungarian | Hungarian | Multiple | 13 Apr, 2023 | 7.0 MB | |
Brochure | DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Italian | Italian | Multiple | 13 Apr, 2023 | 7.0 MB | |
Brochure | DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Korean | Korean | Multiple | 13 Apr, 2023 | 7.1 MB | |
Brochure | DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Polish | Polish | Multiple | 13 Apr, 2023 | 7.0 MB | |
Brochure | DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Portuguese | Portuguese | Multiple | 13 Apr, 2023 | 7.0 MB | |
Brochure | DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Romanian | Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan | Multiple | 13 Apr, 2023 | 7.0 MB | |
Brochure | DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Spanish | Spanish, Castilian | Multiple | 13 Apr, 2023 | 7.0 MB | |
Brochure | DrivePro Life Cycle Services - Ukrainian | Ukrainian | Multiple | 13 Apr, 2023 | 7.0 MB | |
Case story | Electrosteel Castings Ltd | English | Multiple | 03 May, 2023 | 1.7 MB | |
Brochure | Engineering - Chemical and Pharma | English | Multiple | 18 May, 2022 | 37.7 MB | |
Brochure | Engineering - Chemical and Pharma - German | German | Multiple | 14 Jul, 2023 | 37.8 MB | |
Case story | Future of the Fjords | English | Multiple | 20 Mar, 2023 | 2.2 MB | |
Case story | Future of the Fjords - Chinese | Chinese (CN) | Multiple | 20 Mar, 2023 | 2.5 MB | |
Case story | Future of the Fjords - Dutch | Dutch, Flemish | Multiple | 20 Mar, 2023 | 2.2 MB | |
Case story | Future of the Fjords - German | German | Multiple | 20 Mar, 2023 | 2.2 MB | |
Case story | Geothermal Winton | English | Multiple | 20 Mar, 2023 | 5.9 MB | |
Case story | Geothermal Winton - Chinese | Chinese (CN) | Multiple | 20 Mar, 2023 | 6.0 MB | |
Case story | Grotte electric ferry - Full case | English | Multiple | 15 Dec, 2021 | 1.1 MB | |
Case story | Grotte electric ferry - Full case - Chinese | Chinese (CN) | Multiple | 11 May, 2023 | 6.5 MB | |
Case story | Grotte electric ferry - Full case - Chinese Traditional | Chinese (CN) | Taiwan | 23 Mar, 2022 | 6.5 MB | |
Case story | Grotte electric ferry - Full case - Dutch | Dutch, Flemish | Multiple | 23 Mar, 2022 | 6.4 MB | |
Case story | Grotte electric ferry - Full case - Turkish | Turkish | Multiple | 22 Sep, 2023 | 6.4 MB | |
Case story | Grotte electric ferry - Mobile case | English | English | Multiple | 15 Dec, 2021 | 916.2 KB | |
Case story | Grotte electric ferry - Short case | English | Multiple | 15 Dec, 2021 | 3.9 MB | |
Application guide | Hybrid propulsion article | Polish | Multiple | 15 Jul, 2019 | 669.1 KB | |
Application guide | Hybrid propulsion article | Chinese (CN) | China | 15 Jul, 2019 | 815.8 KB | |
Case story | JeffriesGroup EfW plant - Full case | English | Multiple | 04 Apr, 2022 | 5.0 MB | |
Case story | JeffriesGroup EfW plant - Full case - Dutch | Dutch, Flemish | Multiple | 10 Aug, 2022 | 5.0 MB | |
Case story | JeffriesGroup EfW plant - Mobile case | English | Multiple | 05 Apr, 2022 | 3.4 MB | |
Case story | JeffriesGroup EfW plant - Short case | English | Multiple | 04 Apr, 2022 | 3.8 MB | |
Case story | NES Ferry Norway - Full case | English | Multiple | 09 Mar, 2022 | 608.5 KB | |
Case story | NES Ferry Norway - Full case - Chinese | Chinese (CN) | Multiple | 16 Sep, 2022 | 3.2 MB | |
Case story | NES Ferry Norway - Full case - Turkish | Turkish | Multiple | 20 Apr, 2023 | 3.1 MB | |
Case story | NES Ferry Norway - Mobile case | English | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2022 | 8.0 MB | |
Case story | NES Ferry Norway - Short case | English | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2022 | 1.9 MB | |
Case story | Nuvera Fuel Cells | English | Multiple | 11 Jan, 2022 | 2.9 MB | |
Case story | Nuvera Fuel Cells - Chinese | Chinese (CN) | Multiple | 01 Mar, 2023 | 3.0 MB | |
Case story | Nuvera Fuel Cells - Italian | Italian | Multiple | 01 Mar, 2023 | 2.8 MB | |
Case story | Nuvera Fuel Cells - Mobile case | English | Multiple | 10 Jan, 2022 | 1.4 MB | |
Case story | Nuvera Fuel Cells - Turkish | Turkish | Multiple | 01 Jun, 2023 | 2.9 MB | |
Brochure | Product Overview | English | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 9.8 MB | |
Brochure | Product Overview - Chinese | Chinese (CN) | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 11.6 MB | |
Brochure | Product Overview - Czech | Czech | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 11.4 MB | |
Brochure | Product Overview - French | French | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 11.4 MB | |
Brochure | Product Overview - German | German | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 11.4 MB | |
Brochure | Product Overview - Italian | Italian | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 11.9 MB | |
Brochure | Product Overview - Korean | Korean | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 13.2 MB | |
Brochure | Product Overview - Polish | Polish | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 11.9 MB | |
Brochure | Product Overview - Portuguese | Portuguese | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 11.9 MB | |
Brochure | Product Overview - Russian | Russian | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 11.9 MB | |
Brochure | Product Overview - Serbian | Serbian (RS) | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 11.9 MB | |
Brochure | Product Overview - Spanish | Spanish, Castilian | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 11.8 MB | |
Case story | Qinous | English | Multiple | 22 Mar, 2023 | 4.2 MB | |
Case story | Qinous - Chinese | Chinese (CN) | Multiple | 22 Mar, 2023 | 4.3 MB | |
Case story | Qinous - Spanish | Spanish, Castilian | Multiple | 22 Mar, 2023 | 4.2 MB | |
Case story | Quintex | English | Multiple | 17 Mar, 2023 | 1.0 MB | |
Case story | Ro-Pax vessels | English | Multiple | 17 Mar, 2023 | 2.1 MB | |
Application guide | Shore supply application paper | Chinese (CN) | China | 15 Aug, 2019 | 1.4 MB | |
Application guide | Shore supply application paper | Polish | Multiple | 15 Aug, 2019 | 1.2 MB | |
Brochure | Shore Supply Flyer | English | Multiple | 11 Mar, 2022 | 2.2 MB | |
Brochure | Shore Supply Flyer - Chinese | Chinese (CN) | Multiple | 11 Mar, 2022 | 2.3 MB | |
Case story | STX Engine SKorea | English | Multiple | 22 Mar, 2023 | 5.1 MB | |
Case story | STX Engine SKorea - Korea | Korean | Multiple | 22 Mar, 2023 | 5.3 MB | |
Application guide | The new network - smart grids | French | Multiple | 15 Aug, 2019 | 2.5 MB | |
Application guide | The new network - smart grids | Swedish | Multiple | 15 Jun, 2020 | 2.5 MB | |
Application guide | The new network - smart grids | English | Multiple | 15 Apr, 2019 | 2.4 MB | |
Fact sheet | VACON NXP drive anti-sway functionality | English | Multiple | 27 Feb, 2023 | 569.0 KB | |
Fact sheet | VACON NXP drive anti-sway functionality - US English | English | United States | 27 Feb, 2023 | 595.3 KB | |
Brochure | VACON NXP Grid Converter for Smart Grids | English | Multiple | 22 Nov, 2021 | 10.7 MB | |
Brochure | VACON NXP Grid Converter for Smart Grids - Chinese | Chinese (CN) | Multiple | 22 Nov, 2021 | 10.9 MB | |
Brochure | VACON NXP Grid Converter for Smart Grids - French | French | France | 22 Nov, 2021 | 10.8 MB | |
Brochure | VACON NXP Grid Converter for Smart Grids - Hungarian | Croatian | Multiple | 10 Jul, 2023 | 8.8 MB | |
Brochure | VACON NXP Grid Converter for Smart Grids - Italian | Italian | Italy | 22 Nov, 2021 | 10.8 MB | |
Brochure | VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide | English | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 12.9 MB | |
Brochure | VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide - Chinese | Chinese (CN) | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 23.2 MB | |
Brochure | VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide - Croatian | Croatian | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 12.9 MB | |
Brochure | VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide - Czech | Czech | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 12.9 MB | |
Brochure | VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide - Finnish | Finnish | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 12.9 MB | |
Brochure | VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide - German | German | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 12.9 MB | |
Brochure | VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide - Japanese | Japanese | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 12.6 MB | |
Brochure | VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide - Korean | Korean | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 13.1 MB | |
Brochure | VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide - Romanian | Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 12.9 MB | |
Brochure | VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide - Russian | Russian | Multiple | 16 Mar, 2023 | 12.7 MB | |
Brochure | VACON NXP Grid Converter Selection Guide - US English | English | United States | 16 Mar, 2023 | 12.9 MB | |
Operating guide | VACON-NX-Line-Voltage-Measurement-OG | English | Multiple | 28 Mar, 2023 | 13.0 MB | |
Design guide | VACON® Hybridization Design Guide | English | Multiple | 15 Jan, 2017 | 3.8 MB | |
Application guide | VACON® NXP GridConvert ARFIFF03V151 AppM | Russian | Multiple | 15 Jun, 2021 | 13.7 MB | |
Application guide | VACON® NXP GridConvert ARFIFF03V164 AppM | Japanese | Multiple | 17 Nov, 2023 | 2.7 MB | |
Application guide | VACON® NXP GridConvert ARFIFF03V190 AppM | English | Multiple | 28 Nov, 2023 | 1.9 MB | |
Application guide | VACON® NXP GridConvGGC ARFIF106V079 AppM | French | Multiple | 15 May, 2019 | 2.0 MB | |
Application guide | VACON® NXP GridConvGGC ARFIF106V160 AppM | English | Multiple | 24 Nov, 2023 | 2.9 MB | |
Application guide | VACON® NXP Power Gener ARFIFF08V040 AppM | English | Multiple | 15 Aug, 2019 | 1.4 MB | |
White paper | Why supply land-based power | English | Multiple | 28 Feb, 2023 | 10.6 MB |
Software
Type | Software Characteristic | Name | Version | Language | Released | Status | Download | File type |
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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 |
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