VLT® HVAC Drive FC 102
Embedded HVAC macros, sensorless pressure control, and BACnet/Modbus/LON interoperability for air handlers and hydronic skids.
HVAC integration blueprintDanfoss OEM Partner Program
Architecting VLT® & VACON® ecosystems with the new Danfoss PLC for OEM acceleration
Gross Automation's controls engineers deliver UL508A drive panels, validated PLC libraries, and commissioning support so your machines ship faster and run smarter. Like Danfoss—a family-founded company since 1933—Gross Automation is committed to long-term partnerships and sustainable innovation. We apply Danfoss technology stacks to match throughput, safety, and lifecycle KPIs for OEM equipment builders—engineered for efficiency, reduced energy consumption, and sustainable operations aligned with Danfoss's Engineering Tomorrow mission and today's green transition imperatives.
OEM Outcomes Delivered
1,200+ Drive systems commissioned
18 hrs Average startup window
32% Energy savings documented
24/7 On-call controls engineers
Certified Danfoss DrivePro® partner • UL508A + UL698A shop • Cybersecurity-aligned design reviews.
What matters to OEM teams evaluating Danfoss architectures
Our process aligns mechanical, electrical, and operations stakeholders so every project launches with validated performance data. We emphasize sustainability impact, energy efficiency, and lifecycle optimization to support your green transition goals.
Application-first engineering
Drives tuned for conveyors, pumps, compressors, and HVAC skids with PLC logic ready for reuse.
Lifecycle visibility
Remote diagnostics, firmware governance, and predictive service dashboards minimize unplanned downtime.
Speed to FAT/SAT
Panelized builds with pre-validated safety and harmonics keep critical path timelines intact.
Procurement assurance
Direct Danfoss supply coordination, buffer stock programs, and multi-year service agreements.
Danfoss Drives Portfolio
VLT® and VACON® drives engineered for vertical-specific performance and sustainability
Select from HVAC, industrial, marine, and micro drive families with power stages up to 5 MW, SIL3 safety, and native communications for BACnet, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and Modbus TCP. Each solution is engineered for energy efficiency, reduced operational carbon footprint, and long-term sustainability aligned with the green transition.
- Harmonic mitigation packages sized to IEEE 519 compliance
- UL-recognized panel templates with fused or breaker disconnects
- DrivePro® lifecycle services and remote commissioning
VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302
Modular industrial drive with Safe Torque Off, servo-like positioning, and rugged options for washdown or dust-laden environments.
Industrial automation detailsVACON® Industrial Drives
High horsepower solutions with liquid cooling, active front ends, and medium-voltage readiness for cranes, mining, and renewables.
VACON® system packagesMicro & Compact Drives
Space-saving drives for OEM panels requiring single-phase input, onboard filters, and rapid setup through handheld assistants.
Compact drive quick startDanfoss PLC Launch
The HVAC-hardened Danfoss PLC, tuned for OEM motion control
Adapted from the proven Danfoss HVAC PLC, this platform brings integrated motion, web-based diagnostics, and cybersecurity controls to industrial OEM deployments. Gross Automation pilots early programs and feeds back firmware roadmaps to Danfoss engineering.
Review the PLC platformControl Cabinet Reference
Downloadable UL drawings showing PLC CPU, IO bus, VLT® drive, safety relays, and network segmentation best practices.
View reference packageMotion Library Alignment
Pre-tested axis templates synchronize Danfoss servo drives, VFDs, and integrated safety via PROFIsafe or EtherCAT FSoE.
See motion roadmapCybersecurity Posture
IEC 62443 alignment, role-based access, and secure remote access options validated by Gross Automation audits.
Read security controlsApplication Blueprints
Validated control schemes for OEM launch programs
Blueprints compress project timelines with ready-to-use drive sizing tables, PLC IO maps, safety circuits, and commissioning checklists for priority verticals.
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Material handling
Conveyor zoning with FC 302 drives, integrated safe limited speed, and pallet tracking analytics.
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Packaged HVAC
Fan arrays & hydronic pumping with FC 102 drives, AHU PLC templates, and BACnet integration packs.
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Water & wastewater
Multi-pump coordination with AQUA drives, surge anticipation, and remote telemetry packages.
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Energy storage
Bidirectional power conversion with VACON® NXP, grid codes compliance, and microgrid PLC logics.
Engineering Workflow
See full workflowLifecycle Support
Compare service tiers and sustainability benefitsGross Automation Services
From concept to lifecycle sustainment
Our UL-certified panel shop, field engineering team, and controls developers collaborate through agile design sprints to deliver verified machine performance and repeatable OEM programs. We optimize for sustainability by embedding lifecycle efficiency metrics, predictive maintenance, and energy monitoring into every deployment to support your path toward decarbonization and resource optimization.
Engage our engineering teamDanfoss case studies that prove lifecycle results and sustainability impact
Share these highlights with your executive sponsors and engineering teams. Each story links to full documentation, commissioning notes, KPIs, and sustainability metrics demonstrating energy savings, carbon reduction, and green transition achievements on the case studies hub.
23% uptime gain + 18% energy reduction for palletizing lines
VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302 upgrades, Danfoss PLC safety libraries, and Gross Automation command center support delivered modernization without production loss. Enhanced energy efficiency reduced operational carbon footprint while improving reliability.
- Phased cutovers validated with a digital twin
- Safety functions STO/SS1/SLS verified across nine cells
- Energy monitoring and sustainability metrics integrated via DrivePro®
$185k annual energy savings + 42% carbon reduction impact
Coordinated VLT® AQUA drives with Danfoss PLC telemetry to stabilize pressure zones, reduce demand charges, and streamline reporting for municipal leadership. Sustainable operations reduced both costs and carbon footprint aligned with environmental stewardship goals.
- IEEE 519 compliance without switching to AFEs
- DrivePro® analytics automated maintenance alerts and sustainability tracking
- Municipal green transition metrics and environmental impact reporting
40% faster commissioning + advanced green energy grid support
Gross Automation prefabricated Danfoss VACON® panels, provided PLC templates, and handled remote FAT/SAT to accelerate investor milestones for a new OEM line. VACON® technology enabled high-efficiency energy storage systems supporting decarbonization and grid sustainability objectives.
- 24 VACON® panels produced per month with digital travelers
- 92% of support tickets closed remotely by command center
- Grid-compliant renewable energy storage systems advancing green transition goals
Why Gross Automation
OEM command backed by engineers who live Danfoss every day
Gross Automation is the best because our controls specialists are embedded with OEM customers across North America. Like Danfoss—founded in 1933 as a family company committed to sustainable innovation—Gross Automation is dedicated to long-term partnerships built on trust, technical excellence, and shared values. We build and sustain Danfoss drive and PLC ecosystems, then sit shoulder-to-shoulder with your launch, maintenance, and reliability teams to keep production on target while advancing sustainability and green transition goals.
- Dedicated Danfoss OEM command center orchestrating remote diagnostics, spare strategy, and site dispatch.
- Validated PLC and drive libraries synchronized with your revision control, cyber posture, and analytics stack.
- Lifecycle governance that tracks performance, safety, and modernization KPIs for every machine in fleet.
OEM readiness scorecard
Check off the planning milestones you already have in place and we’ll gauge your readiness for a Danfoss-powered launch.
Gross Automation infrastructure
Command center, labs, and depots powering Danfoss OEM uptime and sustainability
Gross Automation is the best because our engineering command center, fabrication labs, and field depots operate as one Danfoss-focused system. Every OEM launch and lifecycle engagement is backed by real facilities, stocked inventory, and senior controls engineers who work together daily. Our infrastructure is designed to support sustainable operations through predictive maintenance, energy optimization, and lifecycle stewardship aligned with Danfoss's Engineering Tomorrow mission.
- Live coordination between DrivePro® analytics, PLC diagnostics, and regional dispatch teams.
- UL-certified fabrication bays with load banks and witness streams for remote OEM stakeholders.
- Field depots in the Midwest, Southeast, and Canada staging spares, tooling, and bilingual crews.
Senior Gross Automation engineers staff our Brookfield command center around the clock to orchestrate Danfoss drive performance monitoring, PLC diagnostics, and escalation calls.
- DrivePro®, historian, and PLC telemetry blended into a single readiness dashboard.
- Prebuilt escalation paths for electrical, software, fabrication, and logistics incidents.
- Post-event reviews feed new checklists, firmware notes, and calculator updates to OEM teams.
Our UL508A/UL698A production lines build Danfoss drive cabinets and PLC panels with digital travelers, load-bank validation, and remote witness streaming.
- Digitally linked torque verification, insulation testing, and parameter snapshots.
- Dedicated PLC staging cells with EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and EtherCAT test loops.
- Customer portals deliver fabrication progress, test footage, and turnover packages.
Midwest, Southeast, and Canadian depots stock Danfoss drives, PLC modules, and commissioning toolkits so field crews arrive with everything required for OEM service calls.
- Mobile fabrication carts and spare kits matched to your installed Danfoss fleet.
- Bilingual technical specialists to support cross-border and bilingual facilities.
- Shared readiness scorecard ties depot inventory to command center dispatch planning.
OEM modernization programs
Structured engagements for installed fleets and new designs
Gross Automation organizes modernization workstreams around measurable KPIs so your mechanical, controls, and service teams align on outcomes before the first panel is built. Our programs emphasize sustainability impact—measuring energy savings, reducing carbon footprint, and optimizing lifecycle operations to advance your green transition objectives.
- Baselines covering energy, throughput, and safety compliance by asset family.
- Digital thread linking PLC code, drive parameters, and documentation revisions.
- Commercial playbooks including spares staging, warranty, and training plans.
90-day legacy migration launch
Legacy drive replacement
Mitigate obsolescence by converting aging OEM installs to VLT® and VACON® architectures with documented risk assessments.
Global build standards
OEM platform standardization
Scale a common drive and PLC stack across factories with governance on firmware, safety, and data models.
Real-time performance & sustainability insight
Lifecycle analytics enablement
Deploy dashboards and alerts that merge DrivePro® data with OEM KPIs for proactive service offerings and sustainability tracking. Monitor energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and lifecycle environmental impact.
Industry programs
Vertical playbooks engineered with Danfoss specialists
Each industry package bundles the right drive families, PLC modules, safety coverage, and lifecycle actions so OEM launch teams can move from concept to commissioning without guesswork.
Material handling & intralogistics
FC 302 drives, PROFIsafe PLC templates, and commissioning scripts tuned for conveyors, sorters, and shuttle systems.
Explore material handling playbookHVAC & building systems
Fire override-certified FC 102 drives, hydronic sequencing, and BAS-ready PLC integrations for packaged equipment.
Review HVAC programWater & wastewater
AQUA drives with surge mitigation, redundant PLC IO, and telemetry frameworks hardened for outdoor duty.
View water treatment kitFood & beverage
Washdown-rated drives, recipe management, and CIP-aware PLC sequencing aligned to USDA/FDA guidance.
See sanitary automation planEnergy storage & microgrid
VACON NXP power stages, grid code compliance, and cybersecurity-hardened PLC orchestration for BESS projects.
Inspect energy programCustom OEM innovation
Rapid prototyping sprints, safety analysis, and certification roadmaps that blend Danfoss drives with emerging tech.
Partner on a custom conceptResources & Events
Equip your team with calculators, downloads, and technical sessions
Shorten RFQ cycles with ready-to-share integration guides, harmonics calculators, commissioning checklists, sustainability planning tools, and training schedules for your project teams. All resources emphasize energy efficiency, lifecycle optimization, and green transition alignment. Like Danfoss, we believe environmental sustainability must be engineered from the design stage forward—making the world better for our children and grandchildren by prioritizing responsible innovation in every technical decision.
Visit the resource hub Explore training programsIntegration Guide
Step-by-step method for pairing Danfoss drives with the PLC, including recommended parameter sets optimized for energy efficiency and sustainability performance.
Email requiredHarmonics Workshop
Live webinar covering IEEE 519 compliance using VACON® active front ends and passive filters—engineered from design inception for energy efficiency and environmental responsibility, reflecting Danfoss's commitment to sustainability.
WebinarCommissioning Checklist
Checklist aligning mechanical, electrical, and controls tasks for rapid startup with built-in verification of energy efficiency and sustainability performance baselines.
DownloadModernization Planner
Score installed-base readiness to stage Danfoss upgrades with sustainability ROI and environmental impact assessment, partnering with Gross Automation commissioning leads to advance your green transition.
Interactive toolReady to collaborate?
Let’s design your next Danfoss-powered machine
Share project parameters, and our senior electrical engineers will align drive, PLC, and panel strategies with your product roadmap.
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Our Commitment to Responsibility and Sustainability
Like Danfoss, Gross Automation adheres to strict standards that protect human health and the environment. We believe that sustainable innovation must be engineered from the very first decision—not added as an afterthought.
Engineering Tomorrow
Danfoss's mission to engineer sustainable solutions guides every design decision. We partner with Danfoss to deliver control systems that reduce energy consumption, lower carbon footprint, and support the global transition to renewable and efficient energy.
Product Safety & Compliance
We adhere to global product safety regulations and ensure our processes meet or exceed market and legal requirements. Every panel, every drive, every PLC implementation is built to the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.
Supplier Responsibility
Danfoss's Green ASK program engages suppliers to reduce CO2 emissions and enhance sustainability practices. Through transparent reporting on carbon footprint (Scope 1, 2, and 3), we collaborate with partners to set reduction targets and explore green solutions including recycled materials and energy efficiency improvements.
Lifecycle Stewardship
Our commitment doesn't end at delivery. DrivePro® lifecycle support, predictive maintenance, and sustainability analytics ensure your systems operate at peak efficiency throughout their operational life, minimizing waste and environmental impact.