The VLT® Soft Starter MCD 500 has reached the Inactive phase of its lifecycle, which means it is discontinued and no longer in production. If desired, we will help you select the best replacement product with the correct features for your application. Our intelligent products can optimize your system for many years to come.
Limited: A soft starter entering the Limited phase has limited service options. A limited selection of spare parts, maintenance and repair services are available as long as materials can be obtained. No new service contracts can be offered. Only existing service contracts with our customers will be supported.
Successor product: VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600
Successor product: VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600
The VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600 combines the latest in advanced controls and protections with an increased level of intelligence for superior performance in fixed-speed applications.
The MCD 600 is more flexible than ever to install and operate. Three enclosure sizes S1, S2 and S3 with operating modes Internal Bypass, Non-Bypass and External Bypass ensure both extremely high efficiency and harmonic-free operation at full speed, reducing energy consumed and required cooling capacity. More extensive motor and starter protections ensure more uptime.
Supply voltages and power range
Mains voltage range
3 x 200-525 VAC (T5)
3 x 380-690 VAC (T7)
Current range and enclosure
IP20: 20-129 A (nominal)
IP00: 144-1250 A (nominal)