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