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
| Type | Name | Language | Valid for | Updated | Download | File type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case story | CT Offshore | English | Multiple | 15 Mar, 2023 | 7.9 MB | |
| Installation guide | EtherNet-IP Module | English | Multiple | 17 Oct, 2022 | 9.4 MB | |
| Installation guide | EtherNet-IP Module | English | Multiple | 15 May, 2017 | 10.2 MB | |
| Fact sheet | EtherNet/IPTM module for VLT® soft starters | English | Multiple | 09 Aug, 2023 | 282.0 KB | |
| Installation guide | Finger Guards | English | Multiple | 20 Apr, 2016 | 544.7 KB | |
| Brochure | Improve uptime, save energy and protect motors effectivel | English | United States | 21 Dec, 2022 | 13.2 MB | |
| Brochure | Improve uptime, save energy and protect motors effectivel | English | Multiple | 20 Dec, 2022 | 13.3 MB | |
| Brochure | Mining and mineral processing | English | Multiple | 12 Nov, 2021 | 44.2 MB | |
| Installation guide | Modbus TCP Module | English | Multiple | 29 Nov, 2022 | 9.4 MB | |
| Installation guide | PROFINET Modulet | English | Multiple | 29 Nov, 2022 | 9.3 MB | |
| Case story | Reykjavik Pumping Station | English | Multiple | 20 Jul, 2023 | 2.1 MB | |
| Case story | Sellero Tunnel | English | Multiple | 19 Jul, 2023 | 1.3 MB | |
| Installation guide | VLT® MCD 500 PCB Replacement Procedure | English | Multiple | 19 Jan, 2010 | 2.6 MB | |
| Installation guide | VLT® MCD Control Panel LCP 501 | English | Multiple | 07 Sep, 2011 | 446.2 KB | |
| Operating guide | VLT® MCD DeviceNet Module | English | Multiple | 24 Jan, 2012 | 442.8 KB | |
| Operating guide | VLT® MCD Modbus Module | English | Multiple | 14 Mar, 2012 | 1.7 MB | |
| Operating guide | VLT® MCD Profibus Module | English | Multiple | 01 Sep, 2009 | 538.0 KB | |
| Operating guide | VLT® MCD Remote | English | Multiple | 01 Sep, 2009 | 1.1 MB | |
| Installation guide | VLT® MCD USB Modules | English | Multiple | 1.0 MB | ||
| Operating guide | VLT® Soft Starter MCD 500 | English | Multiple | 15 Jan, 2022 | 7.7 MB | |
| Operating guide | VLT® Soft Starter MCD 500 | English | United States | 15 Jan, 2022 | 7.8 MB | |
| Fact sheet | VLT® Soft Starter MCD 500 | English | Multiple | 07 Aug, 2023 | 440.7 KB | |
| Brochure | VLT® Soft Starter Pocket Guide | English | Multiple | 24 Mar, 2023 | 2.5 MB |
Software
| Type | Software Characteristic | Name | Version | Language | Released | Status | Download | File type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software tools | Danfoss WinMaster | 2.4 | English | 16 Apr, 2015 | Released | 3.9 MB | .zip | |
| Software tools | Danfoss WinStart for MCD 500 and MCD 200 | 4.4 | English | 16 Apr, 2015 | Released | 3.2 MB | .zip | |
| System software | Fieldbus configuration file | VLT® MCD500 DeviceNet EDS | 01 | English | 19 Nov, 2010 | Released | 4.8 KB | .zip |
| System software | Fieldbus configuration file | VLT® MCD500 PROFIBUS GSD | 01 | English | 10 Nov, 2008 | Released | 2.3 KB | .zip |
| System software | Fieldbus configuration file | VLT® MCD500/200 PROFINET GSDML | 01 | English | 16 May, 2018 | Released | 2.2 KB | .zip |
| System software | Fieldbus configuration file | VLT® MCD600/500/200 EtherNet/IP EDS | 01 | English | 16 May, 2018 | Released | 6.5 KB | .zip |
| Software tools | VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT10 | 5.50 | English | 14 Jul, 2022 | Released | 944.1 MB | .zip | |
| Software tools | VLT® Soft Starter Ethernet Config Tool | 01 | English | 10 Aug, 2018 | Released | 6.5 MB | .zip | |
| System software | Option and fieldbus firmware | VLT® Soft Starter USB Drivers | 01 | English | 06 Mar, 2017 | Released | 1.1 MB | .zip |
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Contact us
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