Danfoss Drives., a front-runner in AC drive technology, has expanded its medium-voltage solutions portfolio with the new VACON® 1000 medium-voltage drive.
Based on Danfoss’ unsurpassed experience in advanced AC drive technologies, the VACON® 1000 air-cooled MV drive is the preferred choice for industrial medium-voltage general purpose applications, especially for variable torque loads such as pumps and fans.
Design and functions
Available in voltages from 2.4 kV up to 11 kV, the VACON® 1000 offers the smallest footprint in the medium-voltage drive industry below 215 A for an air-cooled MV drive. The stand-alone design allows for simple and safe installation and fast commissioning
Its stand-alone design allows for simple and safe installation and fast commissioning, while its modular design ensures easy spare parts management and maintenance. Well-equipped basic configuration can be amplified with a wide range of options.
Power range
- 2400-3000 VAC: 150-3530 kVA
- 3300-4160 VAC: 210-4900 kVA
- 6000-6900 VAC: 375-8130 kVA
- 10000-11000 VAC: 625-12960 kVA
Features
Built for reliability, the VACON® 1000 features a high MTBF that enables up to 200,000 hours of non-stop operation, detailed fault monitoring for reduced downtime, and a redundant cooling fan option that protects against fan failures. Other features and benefits of the VACON® 1000 include:
- Fast commissioning and start-up, thanks to 100 percent burn-in testing prior to shipping
- Easy selections for a wide variety of configurations
- Front access only that allows for easy installation, service, and maintenance
- Designs with distinct input and output voltage levels reducing additional needs for extra power transformers
According to applicable IEC and UL standards, the VACON® 1000 also complies with international medium-voltage drive safety requirements.
Energy consumption and Suitable applications
“Energy efficiency is a key lever as the world searches for ways to reduce energy consumption in a fast and intelligent way. Studies show that we could reduce energy consumption up to 8 percent by installing variable speed drives in all suitable pump, fan, and compressor applications,” says Dan Isaksson, Head of Medium-Voltage Drives at Danfoss Drives.
“The new VACON® 1000 air-cooled medium-voltage variable speed drive is ideally suited for these applications and complements the VACON® 3000 liquid-cooled medium-voltage drive as well as Danfoss’ vast offering of low-voltage drives, allowing users of variable speed drives the ability to choose the optimal solution for their medium-voltage drive needs from Danfoss.”