Drives knowledge center

Danfoss Drives knowledge center

Want to get the most out of your power converter or AC drive solution so you can electrify your machinery with ease, experience full motor speed control, and more? Our knowledge center has everything you need to stay ahead: from updates on industry trends, innovations, and insights – including changes to local and regional regulations. You can also head to the archive for various articles, presentations, and our drives handbook.
The Danfoss Drives blog

Visit our dedicated blog FocusOnDrives for all the latest news – and never lose track of what makes the industry tick.  
Knowledge articles

What does optimal AC motor speed control actually mean for your business? And would a low-voltage drive or medium-voltage drive better suit your needs? Read our in-depth articles on AC drives and the drives industry as a whole and build up your expertise.
Learn from the experts

Tap into a wealth of expert knowledge in our library of on-demand webinars. Or join a live webinar, where you can put your questions directly to our experts. Either way, you’ll find topics relevant to a broad range of industries - from energy efficiency and motor-drive systems to electrification, power conversion, and lifecycle services.
Customer case stories

How exactly have our intelligent drives created value for customers and what can they do for you? Browse our case stories to find out.

Dive deeper into the world of AC drives

What is an AC drive?

AC drives and AC motor speed controllers work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep businesses and societies running smoothly. Discover how we’re using our drives to boost energy efficiency and productivity gains in addition to promoting electrification and digitalization of global industries.

Secure product development lifecycle
Focus on IT and OT cybersecurity – Secure product development lifecycle

Protect interconnected industrial systems by focusing on cybersecurity for Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). Learn about key standards, such as IEC 62443 for OT, and how certification for cybersecure design of drives can mitigate risk.
Condition-based monitoring

Drives have the potential to be so much more than simple power processors,  designed to act as sensors and sensor hubs to process, store and analyze data ­– in addition to their built-in connectivity capabilities. Condition-based monitoring can help modernize and optimize your automation systems. Learn more about CBM here.
VLT® FlexMotion™

With VLT® FlexMotion™, meet the requirements of tomorrow’s machine architecture today. Designed to bring greater flexibility and intelligence to your manufacturing process, VLT® FlexMotion™ is a modular platform that can be applied to a diverse range of machine concepts.
EU energy-efficiency directive

The Ecodesign Directive is the EU legislative framework that sets requirements for all energy-related products sold within domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors. Learn more about energy-efficiency legislation and stay on top of any changes that may affect your business.

Electrification through power conversion
Electrification through power conversion

Danfoss Drives offers an extensive range of power converters and AC drives for use in a wide range of power conversion applications in any industry moving towards decarbonization.

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Need answers fast?

When you need information quickly, ask MyDrive® Assistant for fast, AI-guided troubleshooting. No more searching through manuals for answers to warning, fault and alarm codes, or FAQs — simply start describing your problem. The assistant interprets your intent and guides you to the right content.

By packing our drives with sensors, we’re putting condition-based monitoring under the spotlight. Using data collected by the sensors, track the condition of your equipment every moment of the day and “predict” when future failures might occur. This will help you maximize uptime, optimize maintenance, improve management of your spare parts inventory, and more.

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Among our many innovations is an alternative to servo control. With Integrated Motion Controllers, we’ve made our AC drives capable of executing high-precision positioning and synchronization operations without the need for additional modules or hardware.

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One of many functions we include in our drives is droop function, whereby one motor controls speed and additional drives follow along and automatically share the load. This stops motors from being overloaded and, as a result, overheating – so your machines can perform better for longer.

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With our motor drive solution VLT® FlexMotion™ we’ve combined state-of-the-art motor technology with the industry’s most advanced drive system – so you can optimize your entire operation using only one platform. Enjoy maximum flexibility from a solution also designed to uphold the highest health and safety regulations, making it ideal for food and beverage production facilities.

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Designed specifically for HVAC systems, the EC+ concept allows you to choose each individual component so you can experience new levels of efficiency and performance compared to using an EC motor. By giving you the flexibility to combine the motor, drive and fan regardless of brand, you’ll also gain more control over your systems.

Learn more about the EC+ concept