BALTIMORE — Danfoss Drives, a provider of AC drive technology, has expanded its medium voltage drives product portfolio with the new VACON® 1000 medium voltage drive. Based on Danfoss’s experience in advanced AC drive technologies, the VACON 1000 air-cooled MV drive is the preferred choice for industrial medium voltage general purpose applications, especially for variable torque loads such as pumps and fans. Available in voltages from 2.4 kV up to 11 kV, the VACON 1000 offers a small footprint in the medium voltage drive industry below 215 A for an air-cooled MV drive. Its stand-alone design allows for simple and safe installation and fast commissioning, while its modular design ensures easy spare parts management and maintenance. The well-equipped basic configuration can be extended with a wide range of options.