VLT® Compact Starter MCD 201 and MCD 202

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Compact but powerful soft starters

Two series of soft starters that provide a total motor starting solution for motors up to 110 kW. The MCD 201 offers efficient motor-starting features, while the extended MCD 202 version provides enhanced soft-start functionality and additional motor-protection features.

The series of soft starters offer easy DIN rail mounting for sizes up to 30 kW, 2-wire or 3-wire start/stop control and excellent starting duty (4 x le for 6 seconds; heavy starting ratings at 4 x le for 20 seconds). They are compatible with grounded delta power systems.

Supply voltages and power range

  • 3 x 200-575 V...7.5-110 kW (200 A)
  • 24 V AC or DC/110-440 V AC

Features and benefits

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

Panel space can be saved due to the compact size

Installation costs are minimized and power loss eliminated thanks to the built-in bypass

More starts per hour and a higher load is possible as a result of advanced SCR Control Algorithms that balance output waveform

Overall project investment is reduced due to essential motor protections

No external cooling or oversizing is necessary thanks to the maximum ambient temperature of 50°C without derating

Documents

Documents
Type Name Language Valid for Updated Download File type
Brochure Danfoss Drives Product Overview English Multiple 21 Sep, 2016 1.5 MB PDF
Brochure Danfoss Drives Product Overview English Multiple 20 Mar, 2019 1.7 MB PDF
Brochure Danfoss Drives Product Overview English United States 01 Nov, 2019 1.5 MB PDF
Brochure DrivePro® Life Cycle Services English Multiple 28 Dec, 2018 2.5 MB PDF
Case story Drives for grape destemming English Multiple 19 Feb, 2019 751.8 KB PDF
Brochure Ecodesign - meet requirements English Multiple 01 Jun, 2020 1.1 MB PDF
Brochure Ecodesign - meet requirements English Multiple 06 May, 2016 1.3 MB PDF
Brochure Ecodesign flyer English Multiple 01 Nov, 2019 406.7 KB PDF
Certificate El. Safety, EMC/Low Voltage Directive English Multiple 01 Nov, 2019 416.2 KB PDF
Certificate El. Safety, EMC/Low Voltage Directive English Multiple 01 Aug, 2022 2.4 MB PDF
Certificate Electrical Safety ANSI/UL 508C English Multiple 17 Aug, 2016 87.9 KB PDF
Brochure Energy efficiency - 3 questions English Multiple 10 May, 2016 253.6 KB PDF
Certificate ESMA ECAS Certificate E20-07-003509 English Multiple 01 Sep, 2020 843.2 KB PDF
Certificate ESU UA.1O078.C. 003-17 MCD 100/200/500 English Multiple 01 Sep, 2020 139.2 KB PDF
Installation guide EtherNet/IP Module English Multiple 01 Aug, 2016 8.1 MB PDF
Installation guide EtherNet/IP Module English Multiple 01 May, 2017 10.2 MB PDF
Installation guide EtherNet/IP Module English Multiple 01 May, 2017 8.0 MB PDF
Installation guide EtherNet/IP Module Installation Guide English Multiple 17 Oct, 2022 9.4 MB PDF
Installation guide Finger Guards English Multiple 20 Apr, 2016 544.7 KB PDF
Certificate ISO 9001 Drives BV 500F1065en English Multiple 01 Jan, 2019 627.9 KB PDF
Certificate Manufacturers Declaration MCD 200 English Multiple 01 Feb, 2021 322.3 KB PDF
Certificate MCD 200 LR 05-10059(E2) English Multiple 01 Aug, 2018 1.0 MB PDF
Certificate MCD 200 LR2037188TA English Multiple 01 Nov, 2020 417.6 KB PDF
Certificate MCD 200 MCD 500 PROFIBUS Z11866 English Multiple 01 Mar, 2019 329.0 KB PDF
Certificate MCD202 37-55 kW CCC Certificate English Multiple 01 Aug, 2019 4.5 MB PDF
Certificate MCD202 75-110 kW CCC Certificate English Multiple 01 Aug, 2019 4.5 MB PDF
Installation guide Modbus TCP Module English Multiple 29 Nov, 2022 9.4 MB PDF
Installation guide Modbus TCP Module English Multiple 01 Oct, 2017 7.3 MB PDF
Brochure Motor technology - free choice English Multiple 10 May, 2016 877.6 KB PDF
Installation guide PROFINET Modulet English Multiple 29 Nov, 2022 9.3 MB PDF
Installation guide PROFINET Modulet English Multiple 01 Nov, 2017 6.2 MB PDF
Certificate UA.1O078.C.029-20 MCD 100/200/500 English Multiple 01 Nov, 2020 4.7 MB PDF
Fact sheet VLT® Compact Starter MCD 200 English Multiple 21 Jun, 2016 166.2 KB PDF
Fact sheet VLT® Compact Starter MCD 200 English Multiple 08 Jul, 2008 240.6 KB PDF
Operating guide VLT® Compact Starter MCD 202 English Multiple 05 Apr, 2005 977.5 KB PDF
Brochure VLT® Drives Product Catalog English Multiple 23 Jan, 2009 1.1 MB PDF
Service guide VLT® MCD 200 English Multiple 21 Feb, 2007 3.4 MB PDF
Installation guide VLT® MCD 200 / 500 Finger Guard Instr. English Multiple 13 Jan, 2010 261.5 KB PDF
Service guide VLT® MCD 200 Service Manual English Multiple 23 Oct, 2007 3.3 MB PDF
Installation guide VLT® MCD 200/MCD 500 Finger Guard English Multiple 01 Feb, 2015 530.6 KB PDF
Operating guide VLT® MCD DeviceNet Module English Multiple 24 Jan, 2012 442.8 KB PDF
Operating guide VLT® MCD DeviceNet Module Installation English Multiple 05 Apr, 2005 373.2 KB PDF
Operating guide VLT® MCD DeviceNet Module Installation English Multiple 18 Jan, 2008 176.1 KB PDF
Operating guide VLT® MCD DeviceNet Module Installation English Multiple 20 Nov, 2020 594.9 KB PDF
Operating guide VLT® MCD DeviceNet Module Installation English Multiple 27 Jul, 2009 619.9 KB PDF
Operating guide VLT® MCD Modbus Module English Multiple 14 Mar, 2012 1.7 MB PDF
Operating guide VLT® MCD Modbus Module Installation English Multiple 22 May, 2008 258.7 KB PDF
Operating guide VLT® MCD Profibus Module English Multiple 01 Sep, 2009 538.0 KB PDF
Operating guide VLT® MCD Profibus Module Installation English Multiple 22 May, 2008 457.7 KB PDF
Installation guide VLT® MCD Pump Application Module Install English Multiple 01 Sep, 2009 421.9 KB PDF
Operating guide VLT® MCD Remote Operator Manual English Multiple 05 Apr, 2005 0.0 B PDF
Operating guide VLT® MCD Remote Operator Manual English Multiple 22 May, 2008 267.5 KB PDF
Operating guide VLT® MCD Remote Operator Manual English Multiple 05 Apr, 2005 254.8 KB PDF
Installation guide VLT® MCD USB Modules English Multiple 20 Nov, 2020 1.0 MB PDF
Design guide VLT® Soft Starter MCD 200 English United States 28 Feb, 2005 1.2 MB PDF
Design guide VLT® Soft Starter MCD 200 English Multiple 28 Feb, 2005 1.3 MB PDF
Operating guide VLT® Soft Starter Remote Operator English Multiple 01 Sep, 2009 262.1 KB PDF
Brochure VLT® Soft Starter Selection Guide English Multiple 29 Jun, 2016 1.0 MB PDF
Brochure VLT® Soft Starter Selection Guide English Multiple 01 Jan, 2021 1.3 MB PDF

Software

Software
Type Name Language Updated Version Status Download File type
Software Tools Danfoss WinStart for MCD 500 and MCD 200 16 Apr, 2015 4.4 RL 3.2 MB ZIP
Fieldbus Configuration Files VLT® Drives PROFIBUS GSD 03 Nov, 2010 RL 76.9 KB ZIP
Fieldbus Configuration Files VLT® MCA101 PROFIBUS GSD 03 Nov, 2010 RL 76.9 KB ZIP
Fieldbus Configuration Files VLT® MCD200 DeviceNet EDS 20 Jun, 2008 RL 678.0 B 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® 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

Pumps, conveyors, fans, mixers and compressors.

Case studies

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Approvals

Approvals
Type Name Approval authority Language Valid for Download Expiration date File type