No matter the environment, iC7-Automation delivers the reliability and performance you need. With connectivity, security and intelligence, this frequency converter enables you to leverage the latest benefits of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
iC7-Automation
Advanced frequency converters for food, beverage and industrial manufacturing
Food, beverage and industrial manufacturing are under increasing pressure to operate more efficiently, sustainably and reliably – while maintaining high availability and cybersecurity.
To address these demands, Danfoss iC7-Automation frequency converters are designed to meet precisely these challenges.
The iC7-Automation platform covers a wide range of configurations, from cost-efficient 6-pulse solutions to advanced Active Front End (AFE) solutions with low harmonic distortion and regenerative capabilities.
Engineered to support modern manufacturing needs
iC7-Automation frequency converters are engineered to help manufacturers and system integrators:
- Improve energy efficiency across production operations
- Support Scope 2 emission reduction targets without compromising cost-efficiency
- Reduce downtime risks related to fieldbus firmware updates
- Ensure reliable and stable communication to avoid line stoppages
- Optimize cabinet space utilization, particularly important for system integrators
- Protect connected systems from Industrial IoT and cybersecurity vulnerabilities
By using iC7-Automation drive units, manufacturers gain smarter control, seamless system integration and robust performance, contributing to long-term competitiveness.
Improving food and beverage operations with iC7-Automation
In food and beverage manufacturing, iC7-Automation enables operations to:
- Increase overall production efficiency
- Adapt more effectively to changing consumer demands
- Operate at best-in-class performance levels
This results in:
- Lower operational expenditure (OPEX)
- Higher system availability and uptime
- Reduced energy and resource waste
At a time when energy efficiency and productivity must go hand in hand, iC7-Automation makes both achievable.
Why industry requires smarter automation solutions
Industrial manufacturing must balance increasing energy consumption, limited space availability and rising cybersecurity risks.
Advanced automation, enabled by Active Front End (AFE) and regenerative variable frequency drives (VFDs), allows facilities to deliver higher output using fewer resources while complying with global emission targets.
Key challenges addressed by iC7-Automation
- How can production facilities reduce energy costs while meeting Scope 2 emission targets?
- How can system integrators integrate more power into increasingly compact control cabinets?
- How can Industrial IoT–connected operations remain secure, reliable and resilient?
iC7-Automation is designed to address these challenges through efficient power conversion, compact design and cybersecurity-conscious architecture.
Digital twins and virtual simulation for optimized system design
iC7-Automation supports the use of virtual digital models to simulate the behavior of planned systems during engineering and design phases.
This enables:
- Improved system validation prior to deployment
- Reduced commissioning risks
- Performance optimization before installation
Precision control for highly dynamic applications
The iC7 series enables advanced motor control using innovative algorithms and integrated sensors, often eliminating the need for additional feedback equipment.
Features and benefits
- Highly dynamic performance with exceptional machine accuracy, including sensorless operation
- Superior low-speed performance, also in sensorless mode
- Fast commissioning using Automatic Motor Adaptation (AMA) at standstill
- Optimized energy efficiency across a wide range of motor types
- Integrated sensors for improved control accuracy
- Flexible control functionality, enabled by integrated application software
Implementing smarter automation
Danfoss iC7-Automation frequency converters support manufacturers in reducing energy consumption, increasing uptime and securing industrial operations.
For more information on application options, system integration and to identify the most suitable iC7-Automation solution, please contact;
Program Manager Danfoss VLT/Vacon, Merz and Solcon
Gorazd Bernik, M.Sc.