Danfoss VLT® AQUA Drive

The Danfoss VLT® AQUA Drive is a purpose-built Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) engineered specifically for water supply, wastewater treatment, recycling and irrigation systems. Designed to improve process efficiency, protect pumps and piping, reduce chemical consumption, minimize water losses and deliver substantial energy savings, the VLT® AQUA Drive is one of the industry’s most trusted solutions for water infrastructure.

Product Range

  • Series: Danfoss VLT® AQUA Drive
  • Power Range: 0.25 kW to 1200 kW
  • Supply Voltage:
    • 200–240V
    • 380–480V
    • 525–600V
    • 525–690V
  • Protection Classes: IP20, IP21, IP54, IP55 & IP66
  • Output Frequency: Up to 132 Hz (Closed Loop)
  • Power Factor: ≥0.9
  • Drive Efficiency: Up to 98%

Description

Key Features

  • Purpose-designed for water and wastewater applications
  • Up to 98% drive efficiency for maximum energy savings
  • Automatic Energy Optimisation (AEO)
  • Built-in Cascade Controller
  • Sensorless Pressure & Flow Control
  • Dry Pump Protection
  • Dry Run Detection
  • Pipe Fill Mode to prevent water hammer
  • Check Valve Ramp
  • End of Pump Curve Detection
  • Flow Compensation for reduced energy consumption
  • Sleep Mode for low-flow energy savings
  • Smart Logic Controller
  • Auto-tuning PI Controllers
  • Real-Time Clock
  • Automatic Motor Alternation
  • Built-in DC Coils for harmonic suppression
  • Integrated EMC/RFI Filters
  • USB commissioning with MCT10 Software
  • Modular plug-and-play architecture
  • Maintenance-free design with segregated cooling channel