VLT® Soft Starter MCD 500

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Effectively protect motors while saving energy

A comprehensive solution for soft starting and stopping of three-phase asynchronous motors that increases uptime and reduces maintenance requirements.

By integrating soft starters with AC motors, you can save energy, space and costs and increase the lifetime of your system by reducing wear on motors, power cables and the electrical distribution system. And there is no need to consider filters and screened cables, as soft starters generate zero harmonics.

Supply voltages and power range

  • 3 x 200-690 V...7.5-850/2400* kW (1600 A)

*Inside delta connection

  • 24 V DC or 110-240 V AC

Features and benefits

Easy connectivity for the soft starter to EtherNet/IP-based networks, such as Rockwell PLC systems

Programming is quick and easy thanks to three menu systems (Quick Menu, Application Setup and Main Menu), a four-line graphical display and a logic keypad

The best starting and stopping profile for the application is chosen using Adaptive Acceleration Control

Motors can be used to their full potential without risk of damage from overloading due to second-order thermal model

Installation costs are lower and there is less stress on the motor thanks to DC injection braking distributed evenly over three phases

Space can be saved, cabling costs reduced and retrofitting made easier as a result of adjustable bus bars which allow for both top and bottom entry

Documents

Documents
Type Name Language Valid for Updated Download File type
Case story CT Offshore English Multiple 15 Mar, 2023 7.9 MB .pdf
Installation guide EtherNet/IP Module English Multiple 15 May, 2017 10.2 MB .pdf
Installation guide EtherNet/IP Module Installation Guide English Multiple 17 Oct, 2022 9.4 MB .pdf
Fact sheet EtherNet/IPTM module for VLT® soft starters English Multiple 09 Aug, 2023 282.0 KB .pdf
Installation guide Finger Guards English Multiple 20 Apr, 2016 544.7 KB .pdf
Brochure Improve uptime, save energy and protect motors effectivel English Multiple 20 Dec, 2022 13.3 MB .pdf
Brochure Improve uptime, save energy and protect motors effectivel English United States 21 Dec, 2022 13.2 MB .pdf
Installation guide Modbus TCP Module English Multiple 29 Nov, 2022 9.4 MB .pdf
Installation guide PROFINET Modulet English Multiple 29 Nov, 2022 9.3 MB .pdf
Case story Reykjavik Pumping Station | English English Multiple 20 Jul, 2023 2.1 MB .pdf
Brochure Robust, reliable AC drives for significant CAPEX and OPEX savings in mining and mineral processing English Multiple 12 Nov, 2021 44.2 MB .pdf
Case story Sellero Tunnel | English English Multiple 19 Jul, 2023 1.3 MB .pdf
Installation guide VLT® MCD 500 PCB Replacement Procedure English Multiple 19 Jan, 2010 2.6 MB .pdf
Installation guide VLT® MCD Control Panel LCP 501 English Multiple 07 Sep, 2011 446.2 KB .pdf
Operating guide VLT® MCD DeviceNet Module English Multiple 24 Jan, 2012 442.8 KB .pdf
Operating guide VLT® MCD Modbus Module English Multiple 14 Mar, 2012 1.7 MB .pdf
Operating guide VLT® MCD Profibus Module English Multiple 01 Sep, 2009 538.0 KB .pdf
Operating guide VLT® MCD Remote English Multiple 01 Sep, 2009 1.1 MB .pdf
Installation guide VLT® MCD USB Modules English Multiple 1.0 MB .pdf
Fact sheet VLT® Soft Starter MCD 500 English Multiple 07 Aug, 2023 440.7 KB .pdf
Operating guide VLT® Soft Starter MCD 500 English United States 15 Jan, 2022 7.8 MB .pdf
Operating guide VLT® Soft Starter MCD 500 English Multiple 15 Jan, 2022 7.7 MB .pdf
Brochure VLT® Soft Starter Pocket Guide English Multiple 24 Mar, 2023 2.5 MB .pdf

Software

Software
Type Name Language Updated Version Status Download File type
Software Tools Danfoss WinMaster 16 Apr, 2015 2.4 RL 0.0 B ZIP
Software Tools Danfoss WinStart for MCD 500 and MCD 200 16 Apr, 2015 4.4 RL 3.2 MB ZIP
Fieldbus Configuration Files VLT® MCD500 DeviceNet EDS 19 Nov, 2010 RL 4.8 KB ZIP
Fieldbus Configuration Files VLT® MCD500 PROFIBUS GSD 10 Nov, 2008 RL 2.3 KB ZIP
Fieldbus Configuration Files VLT® MCD500/200 PROFINET GSDML 16 May, 2018 RL 2.2 KB ZIP
Fieldbus Configuration Files VLT® MCD600/500/200 EtherNet/IP EDS 16 May, 2018 RL 6.5 KB ZIP
Software Tools VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT10 14 Jul, 2022 5.50 RL 944.1 MB ZIP
Software Tools VLT® Soft Starter Ethernet Config Tool 10 Aug, 2018 RL 6.5 MB ZIP
Fieldbus Firmware VLT® Soft Starter USB Drivers 06 Mar, 2017 RL 1.1 MB ZIP

Related applications

Centrifugal pumps and fans, conveyors, crushers, grinders, mixers, compressors, centrifuges, mills and saws.

Case studies

Contact us

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