Vertical playbooks

Choose the Danfoss program aligned with your application requirements

Filter by industry to see our recommended drive stacks, PLC modules, safety coverage, and lifecycle measures. Each playbook is authored by senior controls engineers who own deployments in that market.

Need a cross-industry program? Select the closest match and add notes in your consultation request—our team often blends modules across categories.

Material handling

High-throughput intralogistics platforms

Synchronize conveyors, sorters, and automated storage systems with Danfoss FC 302 drives, PROFIsafe PLC logic, and diagnostics that feed warehouse execution systems.

VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302 Safe Torque Off & SS1 PROFINET / EtherNet/IP
  • AS/RS shuttle and lift axis templates with coordinated motion blocks.
  • Energy dashboards combining drive feedback with PLC production counters.
  • Factory acceptance scripts covering safety channel validation and line balance.
Typical horsepower range
1 – 250 HP per zone with regen braking options.
Control highlights
Dual-loop encoder support, CIP Safety bridging, condition monitoring hooks.
HVAC & buildings

Packaged HVAC and central plant systems

Deliver FC 102 drives with fire override, hydronic sequencing, and smart building integrations while the Danfoss PLC manages AHU, boiler, and chiller coordination.

VLT® HVAC Drive FC 102 Danfoss PLC HVAC suite BACnet/IP + Modbus
  • Firefighter’s override and smoke purge logic validated against local codes.
  • Demand control ventilation and pump staging macros for energy KPIs.
  • Factory-installed trending points ready for BAS handoff.
Compliance focus
UL1995, AHRI 1210, ASHRAE 90.1 energy reporting.
Lifecycle coverage
Filter reminders, firmware governance, and remote analytics.
Water & wastewater

Reliable pump and treatment automation

Leverage VLT AQUA drives, surge anticipation logic, and redundant PLC IO to keep treatment trains compliant with SCADA and EPA reporting expectations.

VLT® AQUA FC 202 Redundant PLC IO DNP3 / Modbus
  • Multi-pump lead/lag control with wet well level prediction.
  • Transient mitigation studies aligned with IEEE 519 targets.
  • Outdoor-rated panels with space heaters, purge kits, and corrosion mitigation.
Environmental hardening
NEMA 3R/4X options, conformal coating, lightning arrestors.
Reporting cadence
Auto-generated EPA DMR datasets and historian tags.
Food & beverage

Sanitary batching and packaging automation

Deploy stainless and IP69K-ready Danfoss drives with PLC sequencing tuned for recipe management, CIP interlocks, and USDA/FDA documentation.

VACON® NXP Washdown Hygienic enclosures Recipe management
  • Servo + VFD hybrid motion templates for fillers and cartoners.
  • Automated sanitation timers, chemical logging, and allergen changeover.
  • Batch historian with CFR Part 11-ready audit trails.
Washdown survivability
IP69K/Type 4X hardware with purge or breathable membranes.
Quality data hooks
Lot tracking, OEE metrics, and ERP-ready production summaries.
Energy & microgrid

Grid-ready storage and microgrid systems

Pair VACON NXP drives with Danfoss PLC microgrid orchestrations to meet UL9540, IEEE 1547, and cybersecurity requirements for energy storage innovators.

VACON® NXP Liquid Cooled Grid code compliance Cybersecurity hardening
  • Active front-end and regenerative control for bidirectional power flow.
  • Microgrid dispatch logic with frequency, voltage, and islanding support.
  • Compliance documentation for UL9540A thermal testing and NEC Article 706.
Power class
Up to 5 MW per inverter stack with modular expansion.
Cyber posture
Role-based access, secure remote maintenance, and logging.
Custom OEM

Emerging automation & hybrid programs

Accelerate R&D concepts with rapid prototyping, model-based design, and certification planning that blends Danfoss drives, PLCs, and third-party components under Gross Automation governance.

Rapid prototyping Digital twins Certification planning
  • Simulation-driven tuning for novel axes, test stands, or electrification platforms.
  • Accelerated safety assessments with SIL calculation support.
  • Joint project team bridging mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines.
Engagement pace
1–3 sprint discovery cycles before prototype build.
Deliverable focus
Digital twins, test protocols, and pilot-ready documentation.
Co-engineering framework

Structured checkpoints keep risk low and launches on schedule

Regardless of vertical, every Danfoss program follows our validation cadence—tying simulation, panel fabrication, software QA, and field commissioning to measurable OEM success metrics.

  • Baseline performance models align stakeholders before hardware is ordered.
  • Factory witness testing replicates production scenarios and safety events.
  • Lifecycle dashboards track uptime, alarms, and firmware posture post-launch.
01

Discovery & modeling

Load profiles, network architecture, and safety plans reviewed with Danfoss specialists.

02

Lab validation

Hardware-in-the-loop testing validates PLC logic, drive tuning, and failure modes.

03

Production deployment

Panel builds, commissioning scripts, and operator training executed on site.

04

Lifecycle optimization

DrivePro® analytics, KPI reviews, and modernization roadmaps keep fleets current.

Proof in the field

Quantified outcomes from recent Danfoss OEM launches

We back every industry playbook with measurable improvements that operations, finance, and quality teams care about.

+42% Throughput gain

Material handling retrofit

Converted a parcel hub to FC 302 drives with PLC zone control, yielding 42% more throughput and 18% energy savings.

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99.3% Water plant uptime

Pump station modernization

Deployed AQUA drives with redundant PLC IO and DrivePro® remote analytics, cutting unplanned downtime to under 0.7%.

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6 mo Certification win

Energy storage launch

Guided an emerging OEM through UL9540A testing with VACON NXP stacks and PLC cybersecurity hardening—achieving approval six months ahead of plan.

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