Low voltage drives

Decentral drives, motion drives and gear motors

Options

  • Fieldbus options
  • Functional extensions
  • Installation and cooling options

VACON® Fieldbus options

Operating an AC drive using a fieldbus reduces system costs, makes communication faster and more efficient and provides an easier user interface.
  • VACON® AS-i Bus OPT-BK

  • Provides the VACON® drive with an AS-i bus interface

    Slots VACON® 100: CDE

    Slots VACON® 20X: E

  • VACON® Multiprotocol RS485 OPT-C2

  • Provides a multiprotocol RS485 interface to VACON® NX products. The option board is identical to OPT-C8 apart from the fieldbus connector

    Modbus RTU protocol support

    Metasys N2 protocol support

    Termination resistor can be activated with jumper

    5-pin connector plug

    Slots VACON® NXS/NXP: DE

    Slots VACON® NXL: DE

  • VACON® PROFIBUS DP OPT-C3

  • Provides a PROFIBUS DP-V0 interface to VACON® NX products. The option board is identical to OPT-C5 apart from the fieldbus connector

    PROFIBUS DP-V0 protocol support

    Vacon profile and PROFIdrive-like profile

    Termination resistor can be activated with jumper

    5-pin connector plug

    Slots VACON® NXS/NXP: DE

    Slots VACON® NXL: DE

  • VACON® LonWorks OPT-C4

  • Provides a LonWorks interface to VACON® NX and VACON® 100 products

    LonWorks protocol

    3-pin plug connector

    Slots VACON® NXS/NXP: DE

    Slots VACON® NXL: DE

    Slots VACON® 100: DE

  • VACON® PROFIBUS DP OPT-C5

  • Provides a PROFIBUS DP-V0 interface to VACON® NX products. The option board is identical to OPT-C3 apart from the fieldbus connector

    PROFIBUS DP-V0 protocol support

    VACON® profile and PROFIdrive-like profile

    Termination resistor can be activated with jumper

    Sub-D9 connector

    Slots VACON® NXS/NXP: DE

  • VACON® CANopen OPT-C6

  • Provides a CANopen interface to VACON® NX products

    CANopen protocol support

    VACON® profile and CiA 402-like profile

    5-pin plug connector

    Slots VACON® NXS/NXP: DE

    Slots VACON® NXL: DE

  • VACON® DeviceNet OPT-C7

  • A special version of the PROFIBUS options that emulates the VLT® 3000 commands in the VLT® AutomationDrive

    The VLT® 3000 can be replaced by the VLT® AutomationDrive, or an existing system can be expanded without costly change of the PLC program

    For upgrade to a different fieldbus, the installed converter is easily removed and replaced with a new option. This secures the investment without losing flexibility

  • VACON® Multiprotocol RS485 OPT-C8

  • Provides a multiprotocol RS-485 interface to VACON® NX products. The option board is identical to OPT-C2 apart from the fieldbus connector

    Modbus RTU protocol support

    Metasys N2 protocol support

    Termination resistor can be activated with jumper

    Sub-D9 connector

    Slots VACON® NXS/NXP: DE

    Slots VACON® NXL: DE

  • VACON® Selma 2 OPT-CG

  • This option board provides ABB Selma 2 protocol interface to VACON® NXP products

    Selma 2 protocol

    4-pin plug connector

    Slots VACON® NXP: DE

  • VACON® Modbus TCP OPT-CI

  • Provides Modbus TCP interface to VACON® NX products

    Modbus TCP protocol

    1x RJ45 connector

    Slots VACON® NXS/NXP: DE

    Slots VACON® NXL: DE

  • VACON® BACnet MS/TP OPT-CJ

  • Provides BACnet MS/TP interface to VACON® NX products

    BACnet MS/TP (RS485-based) protocol

    5-pin plug connector

    Slots NXS/NXP: DE

    Slots NXL: DE

  • VACON® PROFINET OPT-CP

  • Provides a PROFINET interface to VACON® NX products

    PFOFINET protocol

    VACON® profile and PROFIdrive-like profile

    1x RJ45 connector

    Slots VACON® NXS/NXP: DE

    Slots VACON® NXL: DE

  • VACON® EtherNet/IP OPT-CQ

  • Provides EtherNet/IP interface to VACON® NX products

    EtherNet/IP protocol

    VACON® profile and CIP AC Drive-like profile

    1x RJ45 connector

    Slots VACON® NXS/NXP: DE

    Slots VACON® NXL: DE

  • VACON® PROFIBUS DP OPT-E3

  • Provides a PROFIBUS DP-V1 interface to VACON® 100 and VACON® 20 products. The option board is identical to OPT-E5 apart from the fieldbus connector

    PROFIBUS DP-V1 protocol support

    VACON® profile and PROFIdrive-like profile

    5-pin plug connector

    Slots VACON® 100: DE

    Slots VACON® 20: E

  • VACON® PROFIBUS DP OPT-E5

  • Provides PROFIBUS DP-V1 interface to VACON® 100 and VACON® 20 products. The option board is identical to OPT-E3 apart from the fieldbus connector

    PROFIBUS DP-V1 protocol support

    VACON® profile and PROFIdrive-like profile

    Sub-D9 connector

    Slots VACON® 100: DE

    Slots VACON® 20: E

  • VACON® CANopen OPT-E6

  • This option board provides CANopen interface to VACON® 100 and VACON® 20 products

    CANopen protocol support

    VACON® profile and CiA 402-like profile

    5-pin plug connector

    Slots VACON® 100: DE

    Slots VACON® 20: E

  • VACON® DeviceNet OPT-E7

  • Provides DeviceNet interface to VACON® 100 and VACON® 20 products

    DeviceNet protocol support

    VACON® profile and CIP AC Drive-like profile

    5-pin plug connector

    Slots VACON® 100: DE

    Slots VACON® 20: E

  • VACON® Dual-Port Ethernet OPT-E9

  • Provides multiprotocol Ethernet interface to VACON® NXS, VACON® NXP, VACON® 100 and VACON® 20 products

    Modbus TCP and PROFINET protocol support

    Future EtherNet/IP protocol support

    2x RJ45 connectors with built-in switch

    RSTP protocol support currently

    Slots VACON® NXS/NXP: DE

    Slots VACON® 100: DE

    Slots VACON® 20: E

  • VACON® EtherCAT OPT-EC

  • Provides EtherCAT interface to VACON® NXP, VACON® 100 and VACON® 20 products

    EtherCAT protocol support

    Based on BECKHOFF ASIC

    VACON® profile and CiA 402-like profile

    2x RJ45 connectors (EtherCAT supports line topology)

    ts VACON® NXP: DE

    Slots VACON® 100: DE

    Slots VACON® 20: E

    Limited availability

VLT® Functional extensions

Functional extensions increase the flexibility of an AC drive by extending I/Os and by providing dedicated interfaces for a wide variety of feedback devices.
  • VACON® Safe Torque Off OPT-BJ

  • Provides the VACON® 100 product with the Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function. The option board also features an ATEX thermistor input for protection against motor over-temperature, where the motor is located in an ATEX environment. One relay output is also available for indicating STO function

    Safe Torque Off (STO) up to SIL3 using two independent digital input channels

    ATEX thermistor input

    One relay output for STO function

    Slot: E

  • VACON® Safe Torque Off OPT-AF

  • Provides the VACON® NXP product with the Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function. The option board also features an ATEX thermistor input for protection against motor over-temperature, where the motor is located in an ATEX environment. 2 relay outputs are also available in the option board

    Safe Torque Off (STO) up to SIL2, PL d, Cat. 3 using 2 independent digital input channels

    ATEX thermistor input

    1 NO relay output

    1 NO/NC relay output

    Slot: B

  • VACON® I/O Expander OPT-A1

  • Provides a variety of input and output signals for controlling VACON® NXS and VACON® NXP drives

    6 digital inputs, 24 V DC

    1 open-collector digital output

    2 analog inputs (0...10 V or -10…+10 V or 0…20 mA)

    1 analog output (0…10 V or 0…20 mA)

    +10 V DC reference

    +24 V DC external supply or voltage output

    Slot: A

  • VACON® I/O Expander OPT-A2

  • Provides two relay output signals for VACON® NXS and VACON® NXP products

    2 pcs NO/NC relay outputs

    Slot: B

  • VACON® I/O Expander OPT-A3

  • Provides 2 relay output signals and a thermistor input for over-temperature protection for VACON® NXS and VACON® NXP products

    1 NO/NC relay output

    1 NO relay output

    1 PTC thermistor input

    Slot: B

  • VACON® I/O Expander OPT-A4

  • Used to connect VACON® NXP products to TTL- and TTL(R)-type pulse/incremental encoders conforming to the RS422 specification

    Differential A+, A-, B+, B-, Z+ and Z- signals

    1 qualifier input, used to trace the Z-pulse

    1 fast digital input, used to trace very short pulses

    Selectable encoder voltage supply +5/+15/+24 V

    Slot: C

  • VACON® I/O Expander OPT-A5

  • Used to connect VACON® NXP products to HTL-type pulse/incremental encoders

    Differential A+, A-, B+, B-, Z+ and Z- signals

    1 qualifier input, used to trace the Z-pulse

    1 fast digital input, used to trace very short pulses

    Selectable encoder voltage supply +5/+15/+24 V

    Slot: C

  • VACON® HTL Encoder OPT-A7

  • Used to connect 2 HTL-type pulse/incremental encoders to a VACON® NXP product

    Differential A+, A-, B+, B-, Z+ and Z- signals

    1 qualifier input, used to trace the Z-pulse

    1 fast digital input, used to trace very short pulses

    Selectable encoder voltage supply +15/+24 V

    Slot: C

  • VACON® I/O Expander OPT-A8

  • Provides a variety of input and output signals for controlling VACON® NXS and VACON® NXP drives. It is equivalent to OPT-A1 except that analog inputs and outputs are galvanically isolated in OPT-A8

    6 digital inputs, 24 V DC

    1 open-collector digital output

    2 analog inputs (0...10V or -10…+10V or 0…20 mA)

    1 analog output (0…10V or 0…20 mA)

    +10 V DC reference

    +24 V DC external supply or voltage output

    Slot: A

  • VACON® I/O Expander OPT-A9

  • Provides a variety of input and output signals for controlling VACON® NXS and VACON® NXP drives. It is equivalent to OPT-A1 except that in OPT-A9 the connectors have a cross-section of 2.5 mm2

    6 digital inputs, 24 V DC

    1 open-collector digital output

    2 analog inputs (0...10V or -10…+10V or 0…20 mA)

    1 analog output (0…10V or 0…20 mA)

    +10 V DC reference

    +24 V DC external supply or voltage output

    Slot: A

  • VACON® I/O Expander OPT-AA

  • Provides a variety of input and output signals for controlling VACON® NXL drives

    3 digital inputs, 24 V DC

    1 open-collector digital output

    1 NO relay output

    +24 V DC external supply or voltage output

    Slot: E

  • VACON® Encoder board OPT-AE

  • Used to connect HTL-type pulse/incremental encoders to VACON® NXP products

    The option board also outputs an Encoder Direction Signal and an Encoder Pulse Output Signal, which is produced by dividing the input pulses from the encoder.

    Differential A+, A-, B+, B-, Z+ and Z- signals

    1 digital output for encoder direction

    1 digital output for encoder output, a programmable divider

    Selectable encoder voltage supply +15/+24 V

    Slot: E

  • VACON® I/O Expander OPT-AI

  • Provides a variety of input and output signals for controlling VACON® NXL drives

    3 digital inputs, 24 V DC

    1 PTC thermistor input

    1 NO relay output

    +24 V DC external supply or voltage output

    Slot: E

  • VACON® Sin/Cos Encoder OPT-AK

  • Used to connect sine-/cosine-type incremental encoders to a VACON® NXP product

    Differential SIN+, SIN-, COS+, COS-, R+ and R- signals (1 volt peak-to-peak)

    Selectable encoder voltage supply +5/+15/+24V

    Slot: C

  • VACON® I/O Expander OPT-AL

  • Provides a variety of input and output signals for controlling VACON® NXS and VACON® NXP drives

    6 digital inputs, 42…240 V AC

    1 open-collector digital output

    1 analog input 0…10V

    1 analog input -10…+10V

    1 analog output 0…10V

    1 analog output 0…20 mA

    +15 V DC voltage output

    +24 V DC external supply or voltage output

    Slot: A

  • VACON® I/O Expander OPT-AN

  • Provides a variety of input and output signals for controlling VACON® NXP drives

    6 galvanically isolated digital inputs, 24 V DC

    2 analog inputs (0...10V or -10…+10V or 0…20 mA)

    2 analog outputs (0...10V or -10…+10V or 0…20 mA)

    +10 V DC and -10 V DC reference

    +24 V DC external supply or voltage output

    Slot: A

  • VACON® I/O Expander OPT-B1

  • Provides additional digital input and/or digital output signals to VACON® drives. Can be used in VACON® NX products and also in VACON® 100 and VACON® 20 product series

    6 configurable digital input/output signals

    0…24 V DC when configured as input

    Open-collector when configured as output

    Signal type is selected using jumpers

    +24 V DC voltage output

    Slots VACON®NXS/NXP: BCDE

    Slots VACON®NXL: E

    Slots VACON® 100: CDE

    Slots VACON® 20: E

  • VACON® I/O Expander OPT-B2

  • Provides additional relay output signals and a thermistor input to VACON® drives. Can be used in VACON® NX products and also in VACON® 100 and VACON® 20 product series

    1 NO relay output

    1 NO/NC relay output

    1 PTC thermistor input

    Slots VACON® NXS/NXP: BCDE

    Slots VACON® NXL: E

    Slots VACON® 100: CDE

    Slots VACON® 20: E

  • VACON® I/O Expander OPT-B4

  • Provides one analog input and two analog output signals to VACON® drives. Can be used in VACON® NX products and also in VACON® 100 and VACON® 20 product series

    1 galvanically isolated analog input (0…20 mA)

    2 galvanically isolated analog outputs (0…20 mA)

    +24 V DC voltage output

    Slots VACON® NXS/NXP: BCDE

    Slots VACON® NXL: E

    Slots VACON® 100: CDE

    Slots VACON® 20: E

  • VACON® I/O Expander OPT-B5

  • Provides three additional relay output signals to VACON® drives. Can be used in VACON® NX products and also in VACON® 100 and VACON® 20 product series

    3 NO relay outputs

    Slots VACON® NXS/NXP: BCDE

    Slots VACON® NXL: E

    Slots VACON® 100: CDE

    Slots VACON® 20: E

  • VACON® PT100 Measurement OPT-B8

  • Provides three temperature measurement channels to VACON® NXS and VACON® NXP drives

    2 PT100 sensor inputs (3-wire)

    Measurement channel #3 allows 1-3 sensors in series

    -30…+200°C measurement range

    For new installations, option OPT-BH is recommended

    Slots VACON® NXS/NXP:BCDE

  • VACON® I/O Expander OPT-B9

  • Provides five high-voltage digital inputs and one relay output to VACON® drives. Can be used in VACON® NX products and also in VACON® 100 and VACON® 20 product series

    5 digital inputs, 42…240 V AC

    1 NO relay output

    Slots VACON® NXS/NXP: BCDE

    Slots VACON® NXL: E

    Slots VACON® 100: CDE

    Slots VACON® 20: E

  • VACON® Endat 2 OPT-BB

  • Enables speed feedback to a VACON® NXP drive from an EnDat 2 encoder. Use the EnDat interface to read the absolute position of the shaft. The option board outputs a simulated pulse encoder signal according to RS422 specification

    Closed-loop control of the motor requires that sin/cos signals are available

    Absolute encoder with Endat 2 protocol

    Differential DATA, CLOCK, and sin/cos (1 Vpp) input

    Selectable encoder voltage supply +5/+12/+15 V

    2 Fast digital inputs for tracing short pulses

    Output A+, A-, B+ and B- incremental signals according to RS422 specification

    Slot: C

  • VACON® Resolver OPT-BC

  • Enables speed feedback to a VACON® NXP drive from a resolver. The board provides a simulated pulse encoder output

    Configurable excitation signal frequency, 2-20 kHz

    Differential sin/cos feedback signals

    Differential HTL freeze input for marking position data

    Differential HTL encoder input (A, B and Z signals)

    Differential HTL simulated encoder output (A, B and Z signals)

    Slot: C

  • VACON® EnDat 2.1 and SSI OPT-BE

  • Enables speed feedback to a VACON® NXP product from an EnDat 2.1 encoder. Use the EnDat interface to read the absolute position of the shaft

    Closed loop control of the motor requires that sin/cos signals are available.

    EnDat 2.1 protocol support

    DATA+, DATA-, CLOCK+ and CLOCK- differential signals

    Differential SIN+, SIN-, COS+ and COS- signals (1 volt peak-to-peak)

    Selectable encoder voltage supply +5/+12/+15 V

    Slot: C

  • VACON® I/O Expander OPT-BF

  • Provides additional output signals to VACON® drives. Can be used in VACON® 100 and VACON® 20 product series

    1 open-collector digital output

    1 analog output (0…10V or 0…20 mA)

    1 NO relay output

    Slots VACON® 100: CDE

    Slots VACON® 20: E

  • VACON® Temperature Measurement OPT-BH

  • Provides three temperature measurement channels to VACON® drives. Can be used in VACON® NXS, VACON® NXP and in VACON® 100 products

    3 temperature measurement channels

    PT100, PT1000, Ni1000, KTY84 sensor support

    -50…+200°C measurement range

    All measurement channels support 1…3 PT100 sensors in series

    Slots VACON® NXS/P: BCDE

    Slots VACON® 100: CDE

  • VACON® SystemBus Adapter OPT-D1

  • Allows VACON® NXP drives to be connected via fiber-optic cables. The link can be used for drive-to-drive communication or for paralleling of drives to achieve higher power

    2x fiber-optic pairs

    Slots VACON® NXP: DE

  • VACON® SystemBus and CAN Adapter OPT-D21

  • Enables connection of VACON® NXP drives via fiber-optic cables. Use the link for drive-to-drive communication or for paralleling of drives to achieve higher power. The board also includes a CAN interface for monitoring of multiple drives, for customized CAN communication or for I/O expansion

    1 fiber-optic pair

    Galvanically isolated CAN interface (3-pin plug connector)

    IEC 61131 application CAN

    MonitorBus

    Slots VACON® NXP: DE

  • VACON® RS232 Adapter OPT-D3

  • Enables connection of VACON® NXS and VACON® NXP drives to a PC via RS232 link

    Galvanically isolated RS232 interface

    D9 connector

    Slots VACON® NXS/NXP: DE

  • VACON® CAN Adapter OPT-D6

  • Supplies a CAN interface to the IEC 61131 application of VACON® NXP drives. Use the CAN interface for monitoring of multiple drives, for customized CAN communication or for I/O expansion

    Galvanically isolated CAN interface (3-pin plug connector)

    IEC 61131 application CAN

    MonitorBus

    Slots VACON® NXP: DE

  • VACON® Line Voltage Measurement OPT-D7

  • Provides VACON® NXP drives with an interface for measuring mains/line voltage. The board includes a transformer to reduce the line voltage to a measurable amplitude. The board is used in applications such as AFE, renewable energy or micro-grid

    Line voltage and frequency measurement

    External voltage transformer 1:60

    380…690 V AC input voltage

    Slots VACON® NXP: C

  • VACON® I/O Expander OPT-F1

  • Provides relay outputs to the VACON® 100 HVAC products using old control cards

    Compatible with 70CVB01015 and 70CVB01418 control cards

    2 NO/NC relay outputs

    1 NO relay output

  • VACON® I/O Expander OPT-F2

  • Provides relay outputs and a thermistor input to the VACON® 100 HVAC products using old control cards

    Compatible with 70CVB01015 and 70CVB01418 control cards

    2 NO/NC relay outputs

    1 PTC thermistor input

  • VACON® I/O Expander OPT-F3

  • Provides a variety of input/output signals and an RS485 interface to the VACON® 100 and VACON® 100 FLOW products. Also VACON® 100 HVAC products with new control board support this I/O board

    Compatible with 70CVB01582 control card

    6 pcs 0…24V digital inputs

    2 analog inputs (0…10V or 0…20 mA)

    1 analog output (0…10V or 0…20 mA)

    2 NO/NC relay outputs

    1 NO relay output

    +10 V DC output reference voltage

    +24 V DC external supply or voltage output

    RS485 interface for fieldbus

  • VACON® I/O Expander OPT-F4

  • Provides a variety of input/output signals and an RS485 interface to the VACON® 100 and VACON® 100 FLOW products. VACON® 100 HVAC products with new control board also support this I/O board

    Compatible with 70CVB01582 control card

    6 digital inputs, 0…24 V

    2 analog inputs (0…10 V or 0…20 mA)

    1 analog output (0…10 V or 0…20 mA)

    2 NO/NC relay outputs

    1 PTC thermistor input

    +10 V DC output reference voltage

    +24 V DC external supply or voltage output

    RS485 interface for fieldbus

VACON® Installation and Cooling Options

Installation and cooling options are used in AC drive installations to ensure the highest level of drive performance and availability over an extended period of time
  • VACON® Liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger, 40 kW

  • 40 kW cooling capacity

    All models with stainless steel piping

    1-pump model

    Variations available in IP54 Rittal and Veda cabinets and without a cabinet

    HXL-M-040-N-S: IP00

    HXL-V-040-N-S: IP54, Veda cabinet

    HXL-R-040-N-S: IP54 Rittal cabinet

    Power range:

    380 – 440 V AC

    Cooling power:

    0 – 40 kW

    Flow:

    40 – 120 l/min

  • VACON® Liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger, 120 kW

  • 120 kW cooling capacity

    All models with stainless steel piping

    1-pump model

    2-pump models for marine applications

    Variations available in IP54 Rittal and Veda cabinets and without a cabinet:

    HXL-M-120-N-S: IP00, 1-pump

    HXM-M-120-N-S: IP00, 2-pumps

    HXL-R-120-N-S: IP54, Rittal cabinet, 1-pump

    HXM-R-120-N-S: IP54, Rittal cabinet, stainless steel piping, 2-pumps

    HXL-V-120-N-S: IP54, Veda cabinet, stainless steel piping, 1-pump

    HXM-V-120-N-S: IP54, Veda cabinet, stainless steel piping, 2-pumps

    Power range:

    380 – 440 V AC

    Cooling power:

    0 – 120 kW

    Flow:

    120 – 360 l/min

  • VACON® Liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger, 300 kW

  • 300 kW cooling capacity

    All models with stainless steel piping

    1-pump model

    2-pump models for marine applications

    Several variations:

    HXL-M-300-N-S: IP00, 1-pump

    HXM-M-300-N-S: IP00, 2-pumps

    HXL-R-300-N-S: IP54, Rittal cabinet, 1-pump

    HXM-R-300-N-S: IP54, Rittal cabinet, 2-pumps

    Power range:

    380 – 440 V AC

    Cooling power:

    0 – 300 kW

    Flow:

    360 – 900 l/min

  • VACON® Liquid-to-air heat exchangers, water chillers

  • Liquid-to-air heat exchangers with cooling compressor

    Manufactured by Lauda Ultracool

    IP54 cabinet

    Several models for different cooling capacity and coolant flow

    Power range:

    400 – 440 V AC/50 Hz

    440 – 480 V AC/60 Hz

    Flow:

    UC-0030SP: 3.8 kW @ 35C/3.3 kW @ 45C – coolant flow 20 l/min

    UC-0080SP: 13.7 kW @ 35C /11.2 kW @ 45C – coolant flow 40 l/min

    UC-0140SP: 22.1 kW @ 35C /18.3 kW @ 45C – coolant flow 80 l/min

    UC-0240SP: 41.8 kW @ 35C /34.2 kW @ 45C – coolant flow 120 l/min

    UC-0400SP: 48.6 kW @ 35C /- – coolant flow 120 l/min

    UC-0800SP: 97.2 kW @ 35C /- – coolant flow 240 l/min

    UC-0500SP-E: -/43 kW @ 45C – coolant flow 120 l/min

    UC-0500SP-E: -/86 kW @ 45C – coolant flow 240 l/min

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