The VACON\u00ae NXP Grid Converter is an alternative source of marine power technology that plays a key role in reducing fuel intake and improving efficiency. It can be applied to power generation for ship engines and harbor power supplies to meet the demands of governments and port authorities.<\/p>\n
When used with a shore-supply solution, VACON NXP Grid Converter allows electrical power to be sourced from the local grid via a set of cables, rather than the ship\u2019s main engine or generators. This process, sometimes known as \u2018cold ironing\u2019, has a significantly positive impact on fuel economy. It causes reductions in CO2, NOx and SOx emissions, as well as noise and vibration levels.<\/p>\n
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 shaft RPMs from the electricity (frequency) 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.<\/p>\n
Variant<\/strong><\/p>\n VACON\u00ae NXA<\/strong><\/p>\n For active front end functionality, choose the VACON\u00ae NXA variant.<\/p>\n For more information please refer to the\u00a0VACON\u00ae NXP Common DC Bus<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0VACON\u00ae NXP Grid Converter Selection Guides<\/a>.<\/p>\n Supply voltages and power range<\/strong><\/p>\n Air cooled:<\/p>\n Liquid cooled:<\/p>\n Reduced fuel consumption as electrical power can be sourced from the grid<\/p>\n Lower CO2, NOx and SOx emissions as the main engine can be shut down<\/p>\n Conforms to ABS and DNV standards<\/p>\n Improved energy efficiency as engine speed can be optimized<\/p>\n Liquid and air cooled solutions available<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
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\n \nType<\/i><\/th>\n Name<\/i><\/th>\n Updated<\/i><\/i><\/th>\n Version<\/i><\/th>\n Status<\/th>\n Download<\/th>\n File type<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n \n VACON\u00ae Advanced Safety Option Firmware<\/span><\/td>\n \n 308<\/td>\n \n \n \n \n \n VACON\u00ae NCDrive<\/span><\/td>\n \n 2.0.39<\/td>\n \n \n \n \n \n VACON\u00ae NCIPConfig<\/span><\/td>\n \n 1.6.5.7<\/td>\n \n \n \n \n \n VACON\u00ae NCLoad<\/span><\/td>\n \n 1.0.31<\/td>\n \n \n \n \n \n VACON\u00ae NX OPTC3\/C5 PROFIBUS GSD<\/span><\/td>\n \n <\/td>\n \n \n \n \n \n VACON\u00ae NX OPTC4 LonWorks XIF<\/span><\/td>\n \n <\/td>\n \n \n \n \n \n VACON\u00ae NX OPTC6 CANopen EDS<\/span><\/td>\n \n <\/td>\n \n \n \n \n \n VACON\u00ae NX OPTC7 DeviceNet EDS<\/span><\/td>\n \n <\/td>\n \n \n \n \n \n VACON\u00ae NX OPTCP PROFINET GSDML<\/span><\/td>\n \n <\/td>\n \n \n \n \n \n VACON\u00ae OPTCQ EtherNet\/IP EDS<\/span><\/td>\n \n <\/td>\n \n \n \n \n \n VACON\u00ae OPTE3\/E5 PROFIBUS GSD<\/span><\/td>\n \n <\/td>\n \n \n \n \n \n VACON\u00ae OPTE9 EtherNet\/IP EDS<\/span><\/td>\n \n <\/td>\n \n \n \n \n \n VACON\u00ae OPTE9 PROFINET IO GSDML<\/span><\/td>\n \n <\/td>\n \n \n \n \n \n VACON\u00ae OPTE9 SIMATIC PDM EDD<\/span><\/td>\n \n <\/td>\n \n \n \n \n \n VACON\u00ae OPTE9\/EA EtherNet\/IP AOI<\/span><\/td>\n \n <\/td>\n \n \n \n \n \n VACON\u00ae OPTEA Adv. DualPort Eth. Firmware<\/span><\/td>\n \n 003<\/td>\n \n \n \n \n \n VACON\u00ae OPTEA EtherNet\/IP EDS<\/span><\/td>\n \n <\/td>\n \n \n \n \n \n VACON\u00ae OPTEA PROFINET IO GSDML<\/span><\/td>\n \n <\/td>\n \n \n \n \n \n VACON\u00ae OPTEA SIMATIC PDM EDD<\/span><\/td>\n \n <\/td>\n \n \n \n \n \n VACON\u00ae OPTEC EtherCAT ESI<\/span><\/td>\n \n <\/td>\n \n \n \n \n \n VACON\u00ae Safe<\/span><\/td>\n \n 1.0.1.0<\/td>\n \n \n \n