iC7-Marine

Highlights
Open up a new dimension •
•
Unrivaled power density
Modular control architecture
in maritime performance •
•
Integrated Industrial IoT security
Streamlined system integration
• Efficient cooling management
• Integrated functional safety
Embark on a new voyage of Building on this foundation, iC7-Marine • Precision motor control
opportunity with the versatile and is equipped with a world-class IIoT • Ultra-low harmonic current
intelligent iC7-Marine, optimized security approach that enables you distortion THDi
for both ocean-going and inland to future-proof your system for the • Supported by DrivePro® services
waterway vessels. Featuring a new decades ahead.
dimension of power density and Over 50 years in pioneering power
motor control accuracy, even the most electronics and 25 years in marine-
challenging of applications as diverse Applications optimized drives prepares us well to
as propulsion, thrusters, winches, and Choose the optimal application for innovate for tomorrow
more can be successfully navigated. your process, to open a new dimension
in system performance:
iC7-Marine gives you the edge on • Propulsion, optimized for high-
competitors with a whole new performance marine applications

Unlock
level of modular control, industry
benchmark thermal management, Choose additional hardware
and unparalleled ease of system functionalities to tailor the drive to
competitive new
integration. your application needs: marine performance
• Active Front End (AFE) levels, with scalable
This drive series supports your business and ultra-compact
drives
with the highest quality and reliability
standard available on the planet – At a glance
thanks to a development approach • Voltage rating:​
based on unmatched expertise, the 3 x 525-690 V AC ​-15%/+10%​
latest simulation techniques, and • Output current​: 170-6400 A​
exhaustive testing. • Protection rating:​IP00
​(IP55 electronics housing)​

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 Scalable and flexible control More built-in sensors The ‘halo’ status indicator ensures the
Enjoy a new level of performance for improved control status of the drive is easy to recognize
thanks to the rapid-response control The iC7 drive has an increased number from a distance. An NFC chip enables
of iC7 drives. of sensors for optimized control. This readout of basic data, as well as transfer
enables improved control performance, of specific settings.
The control capability is scalable and increased protection of application and
equipped with Ethernet-based fieldbus drive, and capability to support
and STO inputs as standard. Add Industrial IoT solutions. Supported by MyDrive® tools
more I/Os as needed, to match your You can use MyDrive® tools on the
applications. The iC7 drive delivers superior control device of your choice, supporting the
performance, which supports the entire lifecycle of the iC7 drive; from
A optional basic I/O board offers typical highest dynamics and accuracy with a selection and dimensioning, through
basic I/O connectivity, and if more is minimum of tuning in both open and programming and commissioning,
needed then you can add up to 10 closed loop applications. to maintenance and support during
options. operation.
Condition-based monitoring and
 predictions of possible abnormal 
Options fact sheet MyDrive® Insight fact sheet
operational conditions make it
possible to plan and conduct
Configure fieldbus protocol from the maintenance before a failure occurs.
factory: Modbus TCP, PROFINET 1], Engineering support
Ethernet/IP or EtherCAT 1] a simple Danfoss provides an extensive selection
Motor Control fact sheet
change of protocol is also possible in of support material and tools to help in
the field, thanks to the modular control engineering, such as:
structure. • Dimensioning tools, such as MyDrive®
Functional safety Select, MyDrive® Harmonics and
Connect to a computer via the extra to match your needs MyDrive® ecoSmart™
Ethernet port, enabling you to use STO SIL3, Ple with STO feedback is • EPLAN P8 macros
MyDrive® commissioning or service always included. A scalable offering • Dimensional and electrical drawings
tools. allows addition of functional safety via
fieldbus, and added functional safety
The control unit has an integrated real- features (Stop, Speed, Brake) with and Quality in focus
time clock with battery backup. without sensor feedback. Reliable and predictable operation
has been a key driver. With an IATF
16949-compliant quality system and
Functional Safety fact sheet
Secure-by-design use of 6-Sigma principles, quality and
Your drive is equipped with market- reliability are at absolute market-lead-
leading hardware-based protection ing standards.
against unauthorized access with a Filters and accessories
built-in crypto chip on the control unit. For a complete installation, a range of Reliability is assured by design with
A built-in microSD card allows you filter options are available, covering features such as minimized airflow
to copy settings, log data, download LCL filter, LC filter, dU/dt filter and through the control board section.
software and activate licenses – all ­common-mode filters.
protected by the crypto chip. The finished drives are 100% full-load
 tested ensuring reliability before
Options fact sheet
 ­leaving the factory.
Security fact sheet

User interfaces
A new range of user interfaces inte-
grate well-known features and func-
tionality with full connectivity to hand-
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Awaiting certification held devices over Wi-Fi. Integration of
features in MyDrive® tools is supported.

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Application software and hardware – for precise navigation of marine needs
Propulsion application • Flexible reference options: set up Active Front-end application
Propulsion-dedicated software is references and switch them smoothly Active Front-end dedicated hardware
optimized for essential high-end and easily ensures a stable DC-bus for inverter
applications and gives you the power • Basic PID-controller with flexible modules, as well as effortless
of focus on vessel-wide system inputs/outputs: Utilize the integrated interaction with the grid, even in
requirements. It offers an open PID-controller to control any drive less-than-ideal grid conditions. It is
and flexible interface to the Power variable, by using any other drive designed for grid compliance and
Management System, in a drive which variable establishes grid-friendly harmonic
self-adapts to any motor application. • DC-link handling: Enable, disable, set content. It also safeguards energy
Typically employed in propulsion and up, and adjust the over-voltage and recovery back to grid when excess
thrusters, winches and cranes, pumps, under-voltage controllers energy from the process is available. It
fans and steering gears, the Propulsion • Mechanical brake control: Connect delivers robust control which is easy to
application provides: a mechanical brake to the drive and customize and commission, with quick
operate it smoothly start-up and parametrization using
• Versatility for drive applications • Motor breaker control: Monitor and wizards.
requiring a wide range of drive control a motor breaker manually or
features for different motor types by using the drive • Robust DC-link regulation
for either closed loop or open loop • Fault simulation: Simulate any drive • Ultra-low harmonic current distortion
control methods fault to accelerate your problem THDi
• Torque and power control/limit solving • Unity power factor
features: control the torque and • Logic and sequence customizer, • Support for grid voltage feedback
power references, and limit using enabling customer- and vessel- option
analog and digital signals or fieldbus specific functionality • Power and current limitation
• Flexible control place options: control • Automatic AC-grid synchronization
the drive from various control places
and switch them smoothly and easily

1 Winch
2 Crane
3 Generator
4 Shaft generator
1
1
5 Main thruster
6 Tunnel thruster

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Features and benefits
Feature Benefit
Secure-by-design Reduce risk of downtime due to unauthorized access
Wireless connectivity Increase user safety and save time
Integrated Ethernet communication interfaces
Save costs and time in installation
STO SIL 3, Pl e as standard
Quick-connection of power unit cooling when using Save costs and time in installation and servicing
the integration units
High number of integrated sensors Improve performance and control accuracy
Highly accurate motor control Save costs and improve performance
Expandable, encrypted microSD card-based memory Securely record operational data for offline analysis
Logic and sequencing customization Optimize your application using custom functions
Modular control architecture Improve performance by adapting to your application's needs
High power density Save space and reduce cooling costs
Native integration of filters below the power units Save space and reduce installation costs

Specifications and dimensions

iC7-Marine is available in one hardware Type approvals 1]
variant with two separate mounting Based on decades of experience across
configurations: a wide range of Marine and Offshore
• System modules: liquid-cooled drives applications, iC7-Marine
system modules for versatile cabinet drives fulfill type approvals of major
integration classification societies: DNV GL, BV,
• System modules with integration Lloyd’s Register, ABS, and CCS.
unit: liquid-cooled system modules
with integrated filters in a compact
housing with quick-connections for
cooling.

For specifications and dimensions

please refer to the related document:
• Liquid-cooled System Modules
Fact Sheet
Illustrations not to scale

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Upcoming type approvals, subject to validation
Some functionalities listed in this fact sheet are for future implementation

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