VLT® Fieldbus options

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Operating an AC drive using a fieldbus reduces system costs, makes communication faster and more efficient and provides an easier user interface.

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VLT® PROFIBUS DP MCA 101

Provides wide compatibility, a high level of availability, support for all major PLC vendors and compatibility with future versions
Fast, efficient communication, transparent installation, advanced diagnosis and parameterization and auto-configuration of process data using GSD-file
Acyclic parameterization using PROFIBUS DP-V1, PROFIdrive or Danfoss FC profile state machines, PROFIBUS DP-V1, Master Class 1 and 2

VLT® DeviceNet MCA 104

Offers robust, efficient data handling thanks to advanced Producer/Consumer technology
ODVA’s AC drive profile supported using I/O instance 20/70. 21/71 secures compatibility to existing systems
ODVA’s strong conformance testing policies ensure that products are interoperable

VLT® CANopen MCA 105

Standardized handling and interoperability for high flexibility and low costs
The VLT® CANopen MCA 105 option for the VLT® AutomationDrive is fully equipped with both high-priority access to control and status of the drive (PDO Communication) and access to all parameters through acyclic data (SDO Communication)
For interoperability the option has implemented the DSP402 AC drive Profile

VLT® AK-LonWorks MCA 107

A complete electronic refrigeration and control system for monitoring and controlling refrigeration plants
Simple connection to ADAP-KOOL® Lon network – after entering a network address, press a service pin to start the automatic configuration procedure

VLT® LonWorks MCA 108

Developed for building automation, it enables communication between individual units in the same system (peer-to-peer) and supports decentralizing of control
No need for main station (master-follower)
Units receive signals directly
Supports Echelon free-topology interface (flexible cabling and installation)
Supports embedded I/Os and I/O options (easy implementation of decentral I/Os)
Sensor signals can quickly be moved to another controller using bus cables
Certified as compliant with LonMark ver. 3.4 specifications

VLT® BACnet/IP MCA 125

The VLT® BACnet/IP MCA 125 option optimizes the use of the VLT® HVAC Drive together with building management systems (BMS) using the BACnet/IP protocol or running BACnet on Ethernet.
The option has two Ethernet connectors, enabling daisy-chain configuration with no need for external switches. The VLT® BACnet/IP MCA 125 makes it easy to control or monitor points required in typical HVAC applications, and reduces overall cost of ownership.
Besides standard functionality, the option provides:
- COV (Change Of Value)
- Read/Write Property Multiple
- Alarm/Warning notifications
- PID Loop object
- Segmented data transfer
- Trending

VLT® BACnet MCA 109

The BACnet protocol is an international protocol that efficiently integrates all parts of building automation equipment from the actuator level to the building management system
Using the BACnet option, it is possible to read all analog and digital inputs and control all analog and digital outputs of the VLT® HVAC Drive
All inputs and outputs can be operated independently of the functions of the drive, and therefore work as remote I/Os:
- COV (Change of Value)
- Synchronization of RTC from BACnet
- Read/write Property Multiple
- Alarm/Warning handling

VLT® PROFIBUS Converter MCA 113

A special version of the PROFIBUS options that emulates the VLT® 3000 commands in the VLT® AutomationDrive
The VLT® 3000 can be replaced by the VLT® AutomationDrive, or an existing system can be expanded without costly change of the PLC program
For upgrade to a different fieldbus, the installed converter is easily removed and replaced with a new option. This secures the investment without losing flexibility

VLT® PROFIBUS Converter MCA 114

A special version of the PROFIBUS options that emulates the VLT® 5000 commands in the VLT® AutomationDrive
The VLT® 5000 can be replaced by the VLT® AutomationDrive, or an existing system can be expanded without costly change of the PLC program
For upgrade to a different fieldbus, the installed converter is easily removed and replaced with a new option. This secures the investment without losing flexibility. The option supports DPV1

VLT® PROFINET MCA 120

Uniquely combines the highest performance with the highest degree of openness. The option is designed so that many of the features from the VLT® PROFIBUS MCA 101 can be reused, minimizing user effort to migrate PROFINET, and securing the investment in a PLC program
Same PPO types as the MCA 101 PROFIBUS for easy migration to PROFINET
Built-in web server for remote diagnosis and reading out of basic drive parameters
Support of MRP
Support of DP-V1 Diagnostic allows easy, fast and standardized handling of warning and fault information into the PLC, improving bandwidth in the system
Support of PROFISAFE when combined with MCB 152
Implementation in accordance to Conformance Class B

VLT® EtherNet/IP MCA 121

Ethernet is the future standard for communication at the factory floor
Based on the newest technology available for industrial use, it handles even the most demanding requirements. EtherNet/IP extends commercial off-the-shelf Ethernet to the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP™) – the same upper-layer protocol and object model found in DeviceNet
The MCA 121 offers advanced features such as:
- Built-in high performance switch enabling line-topology, and eliminating the need for external switches
- Device Level Ring (DLR) topology for higher system availability
- Based on CIP™, makes the reuse of PLC program possible when migrating from DeviceNet to EtherNet/IP
- Built-in web server provides remote diagnosis and reading out of basic drive parameters
- E-mail notification provides fast access to warnings or alarm information
- Unicast and Multicast communication for improved network utilization
- Certified by ODVA for fulfilment of the newest standard

VLT® Modbus TCP MCA 122

Modbus TCP is the first industrial Ethernet-based protocol for automation
Connects to Modbus-TCP-based networks. It is able to handle connection interval down to 5 ms in both directions, positioning it among the fastest performing Modbus TCP devices in the market. For master redundancy it features hot swapping between two masters
Other features:
- Built-in web-server for remote diagnosis and reading out basic drive parameters
- Configure an email notification to send an email message to one or more recipients, when certain alarms or warnings occur, or are cleared
- Dual Master PLC connection for redundancy

VLT® POWERLINK MCA 123

Represents the second generation of fieldbus. The high bit rate of industrial Ethernet can now be used to make the full power of IT technologies used in the automation world available for the factory world
It provides high performance real-time and time synchronization features. Due to its CANopen-based communication models, network management and device description model, it offers much more than just a fast communication network
The perfect solution for:
- Dynamic motion control application
- Material handling
- Synchronization and positioning applications

VLT® EtherCAT MCA 124

Offers connectivity to EtherCAT-based networks using the EtherCAT Protocol
Handles the EtherCAT line communication in full speed, and connection towards the drive with an interval down to 4 ms in both directions. This allows the MCA 124 to participate in networks from low performance up to servo applications
EoE Ethernet over EtherCAT support
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) for diagnosis via built-in web server
CoE (CAN Over Ethernet) for access to drive parameters
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) for e-mail notification
TCP/IP for easy access to drive configuration data from MCT 10

VLT® DeviceNet Converter MCA 194

Emulates VLT® 5000 commands (I/O instances and explicit messages) in the VLT® AutomationDrive which means that a VLT® 5000 can be replaced by the VLT® AutomationDrive, or a system can be expanded, without costly change of the PLC program
For a later upgrade to a different fieldbus, the installed converter can easily be removed and replaced with a different option. This secures the investment without losing flexibility

Documents

Documents
Type	Name	Language	Valid for	Updated	Download	File type
Programming guide	CANopen	German	Multiple	16 Jun, 2016	29.8 MB	.pdf
Programming guide	CANopen	English	Multiple		8.4 MB	.pdf
Programming guide	EtherNet-IP FC 280	English	Multiple	13 Jun, 2016	8.7 MB	.pdf
Programming guide	PROFIBUS DP FC 280	English	Multiple	30 May, 2016	8.3 MB	.pdf
Operating guide	VLT ® Modbus RTU	English	Multiple	28 Oct, 2011	1.5 MB	.pdf
Operating guide	VLT® 5000 Converter MCA 114	English	Multiple	16 Oct, 2013	3.1 MB	.pdf
Programming guide	VLT® CANopen MCA 105	English	Multiple	15 Jun, 2015	1.5 MB	.pdf
Programming guide	VLT® DeviceNet MCA 104	English	Multiple	14 Dec, 2015	931.0 KB	.pdf
Operating guide	VLT® FCD 300 PROFIBUS Converter MCA 117	English	Multiple	15 Nov, 2019	1.3 MB	.pdf
Programming guide	VLT® HVAC BACnet-IP MCA 125	German	Multiple	27 Sep, 2017	772.3 KB	.pdf
Programming guide	VLT® HVAC BACnet-IP MCA 125	English	Multiple	15 Feb, 2017	945.7 KB	.pdf
Operating guide	VLT® HVAC Drive FC 102 LonWorks	English	Multiple	11 Nov, 2008	2.2 MB	.pdf
Operating guide	VLT® HVAC Drive FC 102 LonWorks	German	Multiple	07 Aug, 2007	1.6 MB	.pdf
Operating guide	VLT® Modbus TCP MCA 122	English	Multiple	02 May, 2013	3.4 MB	.pdf
Programming guide	VLT® PROFIBUS DP MCA 101	English	Multiple	13 Jan, 2016	2.0 MB	.pdf
Programming guide	VLT® PROFIBUS DP MCA 101	German	Multiple	12 May, 2016	2.0 MB	.pdf
Installation guide	VLT® Profinet MCA 120	English	Multiple	09 Jul, 2014	3.4 MB	.pdf
Programming guide	VLT® PROFINET MCA 120	English	Multiple	24 Oct, 2014	1.6 MB	.pdf
Programming guide	VLT® PROFINET MCA 120	German	Multiple	10 Dec, 2014	1.5 MB	.pdf

Software

Software
Type	Software Characteristic	Name	Version	Language	Released	Status	Download	File type