Danfoss FC-102 vs. NBA

Danfoss FC-102
Vs. Next Best Alternative
1 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

Classified as Business
Danfoss FC-102
Ratings FC102
3x200V: 1,1 to 160kW

3x400V: 1,1 to 1000kW
3x690V: 1,1 to 1400kW

Quality
• ISO/TS 16949 is one of the most stringent

quality specifications, targeting specifically
automotive
• These guidelines in use in all Danfoss
factories
• Ensures that customer needs are closely
aligned through all stages
• High product quality results in lower costs
related to maintenance and unscheduled
downtime
• NBA:??

Environment
• VLT® HVAC Drives are installed in all

environments around the world
• Wide operating temperature ranges
and enclosure class availability allows
for easy installation without the need
for extra components
•-25°C to 50°C operating temp
without derating (IP55)
•NBA:40°C limit (IP54)

Seismic compliance
• Requirement of Seismic Compliance for

all VSDs running ‘life safety’
applications
• Danfoss Drives tested and certified
under Californian OSHPD (Office of
Statewide Health Planning and
Development) in accordance with ICC-
ES AC-156 (ASCE 7-05 Chapter 13)
• VLT® HVAC Drives tested to
“Importance Factor 1.5” where a
component is required for life safety.
• NBA: optional compliance

SEMI F47 Certification
• In essence, SEMI F47 requires that

semiconductor processing equipment
tolerate voltage sags on their ac
power line. Specifically, they must
tolerate sags to 50% for up to 200
ms, sags to 70% for up to 0.5
seconds, and sags to 80% for up
to one second.
• NBA: some NBA have none.

EMC and harmonics
• Unfiltered AC drives inject electromagnetic

interference - both conducted (EMC) and
emitted (RFI) – and harmonics which can
negatively impact sensitive equipment
• All VLT HVAC Drives are designed to
contain and control EMI and RFI to
stringent European standard EN 61800-3
• All VLT HVAC Drives have dual DC Link
Reactors which reduces input Harmonics
and complies within the limits of EN 61000-
3-12 and EN 61800-3-2
• Built-in Reactors extend the life of the
capacitors
• NBA: Optional DC Choke (additional cost)
• NBA: EN61800-3 Class C2 (10m only)

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Suitable for motor cables of up to 300m
• High flexibility in installation

• No over sizing of drive necessary
• Motor cables of up to 150m for Shielded cables
• Solutions for longer cable lengths with Output Filters
• NBA: needs optional filter to reach 300m (additional cost)

Fieldbus availability
• BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP,

PROFInet, PROFIbus, DeviceNet,
EtherNet/IP
• Compatible with virtually all Building
Automation Systems (Standard BACnet,
Johnson Control’s Metasys N2, Siemens
Apogee FLN and Modbus RTU- Built-in into
every unit)
• All Ethernet options feature dual-ports and
a built-in switch for ring topologies and fast
installation
• NBA: Limited options, No BACnet/IP

Functions for AHU and fans
Broken belt detection with

programmable broken belt
torque value
• Eliminates need for
external sensor and
wiring to the controller
• Selective protection
•NBA: selected only

Real Time Clock
20 actions can be triggered

• Eliminates need
for external timers
• Increased flexibility
• Decreases BMS load
• Ideal for retrofit
applications
•NBA: optional, additional cost

Energy optimization
•Automatic Motor Adaptation (AMA)
• Optimizes motor performance
• Higher system efficiency
•Motor Nameplate Data only
•Simple and optimum commissioning
•Standstill Motor Tuning
•NBA: need for motor movement

Enhanced Motor Independence
FC102 easily and effectively integrates
to:
▪ Asynchronous Motors
▪ Permanent Magnet (PM) Motors
Asynchronous motor
▪ Effectively controlled by FC102
▪ Superior robustness
▪ Efficiency level: IE1 or IE2 or IE3
▪ Mature technology
▪ Permanent Magnet motor
▪ SPM and IPM motors are effectively
controlled by FC102 with improved AMA
▪ High efficiency (IE4 or IE5)
▪ More compact
▪ Standard FC102 integrates to PM Motors. ▪ Life cycle cost is often lower
▪ No special software or option card are
needed
▪ Powerful AMA (Automatic Motor
Adaptation) simplifies the “FC102-Motor
Integration”

Firemode
• Critical function to keep the drive and motor

running, ignoring normal protective functions
• Utilized in, for example, fans in tunnels or
stairwells to allow safe evacuation of
personnel during a fire
• Can be run in fixed speed open loop or in FC
closed loop using the built-in PID
• Drive bypass can be used to activate an
external bypass in a fire mode trip/trip lock
case
• NBA: None

Enhanced firemode
• Added ability to use the standard drive

speed reference in Fire Mode operation
• Uses the existing preset frequency selection
to handle multiple different feedback sources
• Independently programmable operation
speeds based on where the signal is
originating.

Energy efficiency
Cost
Disposal
costs
The majority of lifetime costs of an AC
drive is related to operating costs.
Reducing these costs leads to faster
payback of the initial investment
The VLT® HVAC Drive features:

Energy cost
• Low standby power
• Over 98% operating efficiency
• Demand-based cooling fan
Operation and maintenance costs
Initial investment cost
Time

New VLT® Pressure Transmitter PTU 025
Fine Filter monitoring
Fan Flow Control
Duct Pressure monitoring
HEPA filter monitoring
Key highlights
▪ Developed for filter monitoring & flow control ▪ Mounted at base of VLT® HVAC Drive FC 102
▪ Rapid development via 3D print technology ▪ Compact design – easy to install
▪ Present data on LCP and connected CS ▪ Makes expensive pressure gauges redundant

Key AHU Measurements – Pressures and Flow
Differential Pressure Sensor / s
Across Filter / s
Static Pressure Senor

on discharge side
Static Pressure
Sensor on suction
side
Air Flow Sensor

across fan
Controllerl
to BMS

Pressure Sensors Integrated VLT-FC102 Enables
Filter Monitoring & Controls Air Flow
Pressure sensors integrated
FC102
Measures:
▪ ΔP across pre-filters
▪ ΔP across microvee filters
▪ ΔP across HEPA filters
▪ ΔP across fan’s inlet & outlet
▪ Duct static pressure
▪ And controls fan’s air flow
PT025 Multi-Pressure senor

PT025 ▪ Fits into the VFD enclosure
Multi-Pressure ▪ Provides 360º access for optimal
sensor tube connections.
▪ Has 4 pressure sensors
Pressure sensors ▪ High accuracy
integrated FC102
Key AHU Measurements With FC102 + PTU025
Flexible pipe across fan to sense
static pressure increase.
x x
Not needed: x x
▪ Pressure sensors
▪ Flow sensor
Flexible tubes across
▪ Controller x x
filter to sense press. Controllerl
▪ Display screen drop
to BMS
Reduced Complexity. Improved Reliability

Intelligent FC-102 HVAC drive as AHU controller.
Next level of Intelligent control.

Danfoss provide many components to an Air Handling Unit today and with the
improved integrated intelligence and I/O interfaces would a complete control of
an AHU be a logic next step.

Drive as AHU controller solution.
Standar
Sr
Particulars d/Optio Control Logic
No
nal
1 Return Air Temp S Sensor
2 Ambient Air temp S Sensor
PPM level to actuate fresh air
3 Co2 sensor O
damper
Economizer Mode ( Basis Ambient vs
4 Fresh Air Damper S
RA temp) , Co2 or CO PPM
Economizer Mode ( Basis Ambient vs
5 Return Air Damper S
RA temp) , Co2 or CO PPM
6 Air flow sensor S Sense air flow basis input
VFD to ramp up and ramp down to
7 Air flow S
maintain Air flow
Duct Differential Check Differential Pressure in duct to
8 S
pressure sensor control fan speed in normal mode
Differential Pressure
9 sensor across Primary S Raise alarm without stopping the unit
filter
10 sensor across Secondary S Raise alarm without stopping the unit
filter
11 O Raise alarm without stopping the unit
sensor across Coil
Measure off coil dry bulb temp
12 Off Coil Temp S
against design input
13 Coil Water flow control S Flow control basis off coil temp
Intelligent AHU control by the FC-102. 15 Coil water In temprature
Coil water Out
S Sensor
16 S Sensor
Build-in AHU control feature into the HVAC temperature
17 Capacity display S Display
FC-102 drive, with different I/O solution for 18 kW/RT S Display
optimal installation and cost for the selected

versions.

AHU solution – I/O overview with PTU 025 & NovoCon
Basic platform
Additional external I/O
MR-AIO4/2 IP65
No external
connection box.
RS-485 Modbus RTU for connection
to I/O modules & Novocon.
FC-102 & MCA-301 & PTU-025 Novocon

& BMS communication (optional) Intelligent Valve

Power Losses
15kW example:
NBA Loss = 603 W

FC102 Loss = 392 W
Runing days = 300 per year
Runing hours = 14 per day
NBA = 2,532.60 kWh

FC102: = 1,646.40 kWh
Difference: = 886.20 kWh
Price per kWh = ₱ 8.00
Extra payment per year: ₱ 7,089.60

Value Proposition
VLT® HVAC FC-102 vs. NBA
Danfoss Value
• Significant heat-loss savings
• 3 years warranty
• Condition Based Monitoring
Customer benefit
• Lower energy consumption
• Reduced Downtime
• Increased reliability for motors
• Additional Security of Operability
• Avoid unplanned repairs/maintenance
Value Proposition:
Value Quantification
Customer Value
Energy saving over ₱ 35,445.00 in 5 years due to low power-loss Total Value
Additional cost for AC Reactor for RFI Filter = ₱ 20,000.00 ₱ 135,445.00
Additional cost for Filter Monitoring sensors = ₱ 50,000.00
Per drive
Additional DDC module for control = ₱ 30,000.00


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Danfoss FC-102

Vs. Next Best Alternative

1 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

3x200V: 1,1 to 160kW

2 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

• ISO/TS 16949 is one of the most stringent

3 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

• VLT® HVAC Drives are installed in all

4 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

• Requirement of Seismic Compliance for

5 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

• In essence, SEMI F47 requires that

6 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

• Unfiltered AC drives inject electromagnetic

7 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

Suitable for motor cables of up to 300m

• High flexibility in installation

8 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

• BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP,

9 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

Broken belt detection with

10 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

20 actions can be triggered

11 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

•Automatic Motor Adaptation (AMA)

• Optimizes motor performance

• Higher system efficiency

•Motor Nameplate Data only

•Simple and optimum commissioning

•Standstill Motor Tuning

•NBA: need for motor movement

12 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

13 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

• Critical function to keep the drive and motor

14 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

• Added ability to use the standard drive

15 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

The VLT® HVAC Drive features:

Operation and maintenance costs

Initial investment cost

16 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

Fine Filter monitoring

Fan Flow Control

Duct Pressure monitoring

HEPA filter monitoring

17 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

Static Pressure Senor

Air Flow Sensor

18 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

PT025 Multi-Pressure senor

Reduced Complexity. Improved Reliability

20 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

Next level of Intelligent control.

21 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

optimal installation and cost for the selected

22 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

RS-485 Modbus RTU for connection

to I/O modules & Novocon.

FC-102 & MCA-301 & PTU-025 Novocon

23 | Danfoss FC-102 vs.NBA

NBA Loss = 603 W

NBA = 2,532.60 kWh

Price per kWh = ₱ 8.00

Extra payment per year: ₱ 7,089.60