VLT SoftStarter Selection Guide - MCD600 Series

Selection Guide | VLT® Soft Starter
Improve uptime, save energy

and protect motors effectively
zero
Soft starters generate
harmonics
so you can forget
about filters and
screened cables
drives.danfoss.com
When to use a soft starter
Need more uptime and less n Programme the soft starter via your Reduce torque and current
maintenance? Then install a soft starter PC using the VLT® Motion Control Using a soft starter you can adjust
on your direct-on-line (DOL) or start- Tool MCT 10 set-up software torque to the exact level required,
delta installation. n Save energy and space with the whether or not the application is
integrated bypass loaded. By reducing the starting
Payback is fast and you get these n Ratings up to 1250 A torque, mechanical stress on
additional benefits: equipment is alleviated, saving on
n Lower inrush current reduces Why use a soft starter service and maintenance costs.
mechanical stress – and minimizes for speed control?
penalty from the utility company Forget harmonics The soft starter also reduces starting
n Extended system lifetime due to AC drives, also known as variable speed current which means you can avoid
reduced wear on drives (VSD) work by changing the voltage drops in the network.
– Motor frequency input to the motor – and
– Power cables this causes harmonics on the supply Save cost
– Electrical distribution system network. Harmonics do not affect the Soft starters cost up to one-tenth the
n Reduced water hammer in pump AC drive itself. However, if not kept price of high-power drives. So if your
applications. For more application under control, harmonics can reduce control requirements are covered by
benefits, see pages 4 and 5. performance and reliability of other limiting current only at start and stop,
n After start-up, you can bypass the equipment connected to the grid, such with no need for constant acceleration
soft starter, switching over to run as generators and circuit breakers. The and torque control, then there are
direct-on-line. solution is to install filters and screened significant savings to be won.
cables but even then the harmonic
More protection, less space effect is not completely removed. Save space
Select a Danfoss soft starter to win Soft starters are smaller than AC drives
unique benefits: Therefore it’s reassuring to know that and the difference becomes more
n Care for your motor and soft a soft starter already fulfils all emission significant the higher the amp rating
starter – get good motor and soft and immunity requirements laid out gets. You can save on panel space.
starter protection value, with more by the EMC directive. The soft starter
protection features in the soft does not change the frequency and The Danfoss portfolio of soft starters
starter. therefore does not generate harmful comprises:
n Save panel space with a very harmonics. So when using a soft starter n VLT® Soft Start Controller MCD 100
compact footprint there is no need to consider harmonics n VLT® Compact Starter MCD 201
n Integrate the soft starter with at all. n VLT® Compact Starter MCD 202
VLT® drives n VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600
For product details, refer to pages 7-15.
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Integrated bypass – for all-round savings
Many Danfoss soft starters provide an Example: VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600
integrated bypass to allow direct-on- In the example, a VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600 regulates a water pump,
line operation as an alternative. The with motor specifications as follows:
integrated bypass offers multiple cost-
saving benefits. Motor
Supply.....................................................................................400 V AC
Rating......................................................................................132 kW
Reduce heat loss FLC............................................................................................244 A
Integrated bypass provides the Start duty..............................................................................300% for 30 seconds
opportunity to switch over to direct- Electricity prices...............................................................(industry – EU)
on-line operation, after initial start-up
via the soft starter. By running partially Estimated savings, non-bypassed versus bypassed
direct-on-line, you win the advantages Save more with bypass, compared to no bypass.
of reduced losses and need for heat The energy saved depends on the relationship between ramping and running.
dissipation, thus saving energy due to The more the application is running the more the bypass will save – see illustration.
decreased cooling requirements.
Save space
70% running No
Danfoss soft starters with integrated 30% ramping bypass
bypass take up less panel space than a
soft starter with an external contactor.
80% running External
20% ramping bypass
Save time
With only six terminals instead of
twelve, it is much faster to wire a VLT® 95% running
Integrated
bypass,
Soft Starter with integrated bypass, 5% ramping MCD 600
than an alternative soft starter with Savings
external contactor. Less cable is 0 200,00 400,00 600,00 800,00 1000,00 1200,00 in €
required, which additionally reduces
cost. Save even more time, by using Cost saving using a bypass, showing the beneficial savings effect
of increased running time and reduced ramping time.
the handy set-up software tool
VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 to
configure the soft starter via PC.
You can use the same set-up tool with Integrated bypass versus external bypass
VLT® drives. Win back your investment faster with integrated bypass, compared to external
bypass. The payback period is only a few months.
Save energy – fast payback Investment No bypass, Soft starter with Soft starter with integrated
bypass
The soft starter with integrated bypass (indexed values) Direct-on-line external bypass VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600
contactor saves space by comparison Soft starter 100 100 137
to an external contactor connected to
Bypass contactor + wiring
a non-bypassed unit. + mounting 0 58 0
Extra panel space, parts,

Select a soft starter with integrated 0 3 0
and labour
bypass when you want to save costs. Total 100 161 137
The payback time is just months, using
Extra cost compared
a Danfoss soft starter with integrated to no bypass - 61 37
bypass. See how in this example:
Simple payback period – 3.3 2
[months]
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Applications
Centrifugal pump Centrifugal fan Compressor
– Water – HVAC – Protect your motor
Need to reduce water pressure Extend the life of centrifugal fans Has the compressor ever locked up,
surges and mains supply disturbance by adding a soft starter – to ensure for instance due to entry of liquid
at start-up? Then a gentle start gentle acceleration and deceleration, ammonia? Using a soft starter,
using a soft starter is a good idea. minimizing wear on coupling, belts, ongoing monitoring prevents
It also provides a soft stop to control and bearings. damage to motor, compressor, and
the effects of fluid hammer often couplings in a lock up situation.
associated with uncontrolled pump The soft starter Soft starters provide instant
stop – ultimately extending pump n Reduces electrical disturbance protection against motor overload,
life and reducing running costs. For on the supply via a minimal start by tripping the motor immediately.
new projects, build these savings in current
at design phase – there is no need n Prevents overheating of motor The soft starter
to specify pressure surge tanks windings and body n Enables load shedding before
and motorized valves to cater for n Prevents starting when fan the soft starter trips, for
repetitive high-pressure surges. The direction is reversed, avoiding compressor overload or motor
minimum start current function damage overtemperature
reduces electrical disturbance on n Trips in the event of excess start n Trips to prevent motor damage
mains supply and limits demand on time, indicating a jammed or when start-up time exceeds a pre-
supply as well – stalled fan, also providing early programmed limit, for example
reducing reticulation costs for indication of bearing failure due to a jammed or stalled
example in farmland irrigation n Detects broken couplings and compressor
projects. belts or clogged fan filter, via and n Monitors the compressor load
optional trip or flag for motor using a 0-20 mA/4-20 mA analog
The soft starter undercurrent output
n Prevents motor overheating via n Enables optimized compressor
integrated protection To integrate the soft starter directly performance with dual speed
n Ensures that pump does not run with a BMS, the VLT® Soft Starter dahlander motor control
in reverse, via start-up protection MCD 600 supports monitoring fan n Avoids short cycling via restart
n Detects blocked pipes or lack of loading, without the need for extra delay, promoting longer life of
fluid via undercurrent protection, equipment an analog output. motor, compressor, and coupling
thus preventing unnecessary n Is an easy retrofit for start/delta
pump damage starters

Conveyor belt – Food Crusher and mill
and beverage industries – Mining
Extend the life of your conveyor belt, Maximise your crusher or mill
and gain the benefit of consistent throughput by installing a soft
start-up regardless of whether starter at the motor input. The
the belt is loaded or not. The soft soft starter allows the motor to
starter ensures gentle acceleration operate at its upper thermal limit,
and deceleration, reducing risk of while carefully monitoring thermal
product damage due to jerky starts capacity to ensure motor protection.
and sudden stops. It also protects The crusher can then safely ride
the couplings, belts, and bearings through temporary product overload
against mechanical wear. situations
The soft starter The soft starter

n Prevents conveyor belt slap n Eliminates the need for special
during start control equipment, by connecting
n Reduces stress on counter- motor thermistors directly into
balances and weights the VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600
n Reduces electrical disturbance on thermistor input
the supply, via a minimum start n Extends the life of couplings, belts,
current function and bearings by gentle start-up,
n Provides protection against minimizing torque transients
accidental running in reverse n Reduces electrical disturbance on
n Detects broken couplings or the supply
broken belts, and trips the motor n Limits the demand on the supply,
immediately especially critical on remote sites
n Detects overload, or a jammed supplied by generator sets
or stalled conveyor, and protects n Prevents damage due to
equipment by tripping the motor unintentional running in reverse,
immediately by preventing start when rotation
of the 3-phase incoming supply
changes
n Detects broken couplings
and broken crusher belts via
undercurrent protection, and trips
to prevent further damage
Soft starter application guide:
Find the right product for your application
Application Inertia MCD 100 MCD 201 MCD 202 MCD 600
Water Agitator High n
Centrifugal pump n n n n
Compressor (Screw, unloaded) n n n n
Compressor (Reciprocating, unloaded) High n
Conveyor High n
Fan (damped) n n n n
Fan (undamped) High n
Mixer High n
Positive displacement pump High n
Submersible pump n n n n
Metals & mining Belt conveyor High n
Dust collector n n n n
Grinder n n n n
Hammer mill High n
Rock crusher High n
Roller conveyor n n n n
Roller mill High n
Tumbler High n
Wire draw machine High n
Food processing Bottle washer n n n n
Centrifuge High n
Dryer High n
Mill High n
Palletizer High n
Separator High n
Slicer n n n n
Pulp & paper Dryer High n
Re-pulper High n
Shredder High n
Petro-chemical Ball mill High n
Centrifuge High n
Extruder High n
Screw conveyor High n
Transport & Ball mill High n

machine tool
Grinder n n n n
Material conveyor High n
Palletizer High n
Press n n n n
Roller mill High n
Rotary table High n
Lumber & wood Bandsaw High n

products
Chipper High n
Circular saw n n n n
Debarker n n n n
Edger n n n n
Hydraulic power pack n n n n
Planer n n n n
Sander High n

Soft starter application guide:
Find the right product for your application
Step 1. Determine what kind of speed control you need
Consider first, whether start/stop control or continuous speed control is required.
Then consider the scale of both initial investment and running costs.
Speed control Initial cost
VSD DOL
Continuous Start/stop
speed control
SST
SST VSD
DOL
AC drive Soft starter Direct-on-line CAPEX OPEX

(VSD) (SST) (DOL)
If you selected an AC drive (VSD), read more about Danfoss Direct-on-line (DOL) drawbacks
drives on drives.danfoss.com. n Wear on motor bearings
If you selected a soft starter, then read on. n Wear and tear on gearbox
n Water hammer
Step 2. Match your application, motor, and controls
Select the size of the soft starter to The current rating of the soft starter Interaction with controls
match both the motor and the depends on: Designing your application also
application. n The number of starts per hour includes interaction with controls.
n The duration and current level of The basic soft starters, MCD 100 and
1. Use the soft starter guide on p6 as a each start MCD 201, depend on other
starting point n The duration of time the soft starter components for warning and alarms.
2. Match the soft starter current rating is turned off (not passing current)
with motor full load current rating, between starts MCD 202 is able to signal overload,
see p8 either via digital I/O or fieldbus options.
Soft starter start performance
Soft starter motor and control guide For MCD 100 and MCD 200 MCD 600 includes a full warning and
- select a soft starter to match Find information on start performance alarm handling system to interface
Select a soft starter that has a current in the Design Guide.(add link) controls either via digital I/O or fieldbus
rating at least equal to the motor’s full options: serial- or Ethernet-based such
load current rating (see motor For MCD 600 as PROFINET or EtherNet/IP. Check the
nameplate) at the application start n Refer to the Design Guide (add link) specifications f or more details.
duty (Light, Standard, heavy) for information on start
performance in different load
Soft starter current rating situations
The current rating of the soft starter n Alternatively use the designer tool
determines the maximum motor size it “Winstart for MCD 600” to tailor the
is compatible with. selection to optimize your
application. Download Winstart for
MCD 600 on www.danfoss.com.

VLT® Compact Starter MCD 201 and Serial communication
202, and VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600 MCD 100 MCD 201 MCD 202 MCD 600
come with optional plug-in modules Start/stop, reset n n n n
for serial communication. LED for start, run, trip n n n n
Trip codes n n n n
n DeviceNet Current display n n
n EtherNet/IP Motor temperature display n n
n PROFIBUS 4 – 20 mA output n
n Modbus RTU Programming keypad, graphical display n
n USB
Step 3. Match your needs

Find the right match between your application and the soft starter features you need.
n VLT® Soft Start Controller MCD 100
n VLT® Compact Starter MCD 201 or 202
n VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600
MCD 100 MCD 201 MCD 202 MCD 600

Power size 0.1-15 kW (3-25 A) 7-110 kW (17-200 A) 7-110 kW (17-200 A) 7.5 - 1400 kW (20-1250 A)
Voltage 3 x 208 - 600 VAC, 45-66 Hz 3 x 200 - 575 VAC, 45-66 Hz 3 x 200 - 575 VAC, 45-66 Hz 3 x 200 - 690 VAC, 45-66 Hz
range
Start/ Stop Timed voltage ramp Timed voltage ramp Timed voltage ramp Current-controlled ramp
mode Current-controlled ramp Adaptive-controlled ramp
Protection None (external components) None (external components) 7 features 19 features
Inputs 1 DI 1 DI 2 DI 4 DI
Outputs 0 0 2 DO 3 DO/ 1 AO
Control 2-wire control 2-3 wire control 2-3 wire control 2-wire control
3 rotary switches 3 rotary switches 8 rotary switches Built-in graphical display
Remote operator Remote operator Remote graphical display
Integrated Reverse control
functions Pump Clean / deragging
Power Through
and many more
Options None PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP1]
1] For full details see Options, page 26.

VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600
VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600 is a total motor starting solution.
Current transformers measure motor current and provide
feedback for controlled motor ramp profiles.
The VLTR Soft Starter MCD 600 VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600
combines the latest in advanced at a glance:
controls and protections with an Mains voltage range
increased level of intelligence for n 3 x 200-525 VAC (T5)
superior performance in fixed-speed n 3 x 380-690 VAC (T7)
applications.
Current range and enclosure
The MCD 600 is more flexible than ever n IP20: 20-129 A (nominal)
to install, thanks to a wide variety of n IP00: 144-1250 A (nominal)
Ethernet and serial-based
communication option cards,
application-dedicated smart cards and
support for eight languages.
The integrated bypass ensures both

extremely high efficiency and
harmonic-free operation at full speed,
reducing energy consumed and
required cooling capacity.
Ease of use is also greatly increased

with new capabilites, such as the
pump-clean function, PowerThrough
operation, and calendar or run
timebased scheduling. Furthermore,
enhanced protection ensures more
uptime.
S1 S2 S3
Feature Benefit Description

– Easy and uncomplicated commissioning. Just
Intuitive application setup Save commissioning time. enter motor current, select your application,
then you are ready to run
– Test your soft starter functions and integration
Extended simulation mode with full simulation Test your soft starter without connecting mains with controllers, without connecting mains
of start behaivor supply or motor. supply or motor
– Easy to set up weekly planned watering
Easy to set up a timer. No need to install external programs for agriculture, or just a a single
Built-in timers and schedulers controller or components. timer to start the pump on demand. No need
for external controller or components
– For a blocked pump, trigger the Pump Clean
function. MCD 600 will automatically start a
program to run the motor alternately in
Pump Clean (Deragging) function More uptime and longer pump life. reverse/forward. No extra external
components required. Just select the input
and Pump Clean starts.
Run the MCD 600 in both forward and reverse – Run the MCD 600 in both forward and reverse
directions. MCD 600 will maintain full control directions. MCD 600 will maintain full control
Reverse control function over starting current and protection. To use this over starting current and protection. To use
function, install a reversing contactor in the this function, install a reversing contactor in
application. the application.
– If an SCR is damaged, and you don’t have time
More uptime - bypasses damaged components for repair, start the Power Through function.
Power Through function to keep your motor running. This will bypass the damaged SCR and keep
your motor running
– If required, MCD 600 can Switch to Emergency
Asset protection - keeps the pump or fan mode. In this mode, MCD 600 ignores all
Emergency mode running for as long as possible in an emergency. messages and keeps the pump or fan running
for as long as possible.

Fieldbus communication
modules:
Starting
n AAC Adaptive Acceleration
n EtherNet/IP
n PROFINET
n Modbus TCP
n PROFIBUS
n DeviceNet
n Modbus RTU
n Remote LCP Option
n Application card
n Smart Pump
n PC software:
n WinStart
n VLTR Motion Control Tool MCT 10
VLT® Local Control Panel LCP 601 100%

90%
80%
Everything you can do with the 100% easy connection

70%
60%
Speed
VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600 controls n The Modbus, PROFIBUS, EtherNet/IP
50%
40%
is also possible via the and DeviceNet modules use another 30%
20%
VLT® Local Control Panel LCP 601 port on the MCD 600, located at the 10%
0
Time
side of the soft starter
Select a screen view set-up from one n Separate LCP 601 output at the Three Adaptive Acceleration Control (AAC) start
profiles; early, constant and late acceleration
user-programmable and 7 standard bottom for 9 pin plug and 3 m cable
views. n One ordering number (LCP with
door-mount kit and cable)
Language selection n Plug & play connection, even when
English, Chinese, German, Spanish, the soft starter is powered up 700%
Current (% motor full load current)
600%
Portuguese, French, Italian, Russian. n One cable for power and
500%
communication 400%
The LCP 601 is connected to the n Powered up by soft starter 300%
MCD 600 by using a 3 m cable using a n Copy of parameter set-up 200%
9-pin (D-sub) plug and 3 m cable 100%
provided with the IP65 (NEMA 12)

10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
door-mount kit. Rotor speed (% full speed)
Once connected, the soft starter asks Constant current/ current ramp – shown here
with kickstart
whether you want to copy parameters
from LCP to starter or starter to LCP
(if different).
Dimensions
Current rating Weight Height Width Depth Enclosure
[A] [kg] [mm] [mm] [mm] size
20 - 42 4.8
63 - 69 4.9 336 152 231 S1
86 - 128 5.5
144 - 215 12.7 495
244 - 448 15.5 216 243 S2
523
527 - 579 19.0
590 - 736 51.0
839 - 979 62.0 618 447 310 S3
1134 - 1250 65.0

VLT® Compact Starter MCD 200
VLT® Compact Starter MCD 200 series from
Danfoss includes two soft starters in the
power range 7.5-110 kW.
The series offers easy DIN rail mount-

MCD 201
ing for sizes up to 30 kW, 2-wire or
3-wire start/stop control and excellent U
starting duty (4 x Ie for 6 seconds).
Ramp
Heavy starting ratings at 4x Ie Ramp up down
for 20 seconds. Initial torque
M
3~
Compatible with grounded delta
power systems.
MCD 202
MCD 202 provides enhanced soft start functionality
and various motor protection features
Power range
7.5 – 110 kW
I Current U
limit
Remote operation Ramp

Ramp up down
The dedicated remote operator
Initial current M
kit facilitates remote operation of 3~
VLT® Compact Starter MCD 201 and
VLT® Compact Starter MCD 202 .
The operator (IP54/NEMA 12) is

mounted on the cabinet front and Feature Benefit
allows remote control, status indication Small footprint and compact size – Saves panel space
and motor monitoring of an individual – Minimizes installation cost and
eliminates power loss
VLT® Compact Starter using RS485 Built-in bypass – Reduces heat build up. Savings in
serial communication. components, cooling, wiring and labor
Advanced accessories – Allows enhanced functionality
Advanced SCR control algorithms – Allows more starts per hour,
balance output waveform at higher load
Reliable Maximum up-time
Essential motor protection (MCD 202) – Reduces overall project investment
Max. ambient temperature 60 °C – No external cooling or oversizing necessary
without derating
User friendly Save commissioning
Easy to install and use
Easy DIN rail mounting for sizes up to 30 kW – Saves time and space
Dimensions
Power range (400 V) 7-30 kW 37-55 kW 75-110 kW
Height [mm] 203 215 240
Width [mm] 98 145 202
Depth [mm] 165 193 214

VLT® Soft Start Controller MCD 100
VLT® Soft Start Controller MCD 100 is a cost-effective
and extremely compact soft starter for AC motors up to
11 kW, due to a unique semiconductor design.
VLT® Soft Start Controller MCD 100 is a

true “fit and forget” product. Selection Motor torque Ramp-up time Ramp-down time
can be made on the basis of the motor (Voltage) 0.5–10 sec. 0–10 sec.
power – exactly as with traditional 100%
contactors.
“Kick start”
VLT® Soft Start Controller MCD 100 200 msec.
products provide timed voltage ramp of max. torque
up and down. Ramp time can be
individually adjusted with rotary 0%
Initial Torque up to Time
switches from 0.4 to 10 seconds. 85% of nominal torque
The start torque can be adjusted from

0 to 85% of the direct on-line torque.
All sizes are rated for line voltage up to Feature Benefit

600 V AC. Small footprint and compact size – Saves panel space
Selection can be based on motor power – Easy selection
– Simplifies selection
Universal control voltage – Keeps stock at a minimum
– Simplifies installation
“Fit and forget” contactor design – Reduces required panel space
Reliable Maximum up-time
Robust semiconductor design – Reliable operation
Almost unlimited number of starts
– Prevents unauthorized changes
per hour without derating
Max. ambient temperature 50 °C – No external cooling or oversizing necessary
without derating
User friendly Save commissioning and operating cost
Easy to install and use – Saves times
– Secures precise settings and
Digitally controlled rotary switches simplifies installation
Easy DIN rail mounting for sizes up to 30 kW – Saves time and space
Dimensions
Power range 1.5 kW 7.5 kW 11 kW
Height [mm] 102 110 110
Width [mm] 22.5 45 90
Depth [mm] 123.5 128.1 128

Specifications
VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600 VLT® Soft Start Controller MCD 100
Type
n Premium soft starter with advanced built-in functions n A
true “fit and forget” soft starter for DIN rail mount,
n Compact design with high power density MCD 100 provides basic soft start and stop function
Concept
n Multiple enhanced start/stop functions n Soft start
n Voltage range: 200-690 VAC n Soft stop
n Current range: 20 - 1250 A n 0.1-11 kW @ 400 V
n Built in bypass contactor up to 1250 A n 208-600 V mains voltage
n Control voltage 24 V AC/DC or 110-2030 VAC n 24-480 V AC/DC control voltage
n 3-phase SCR control n 2-phase SCR control
Start/stop
n Two motor parameter sets n Timed voltage ramp-up
n Constant current and current ramp start n Adjustable start torque
n Adaptive control starting/stopping n Selectable kick-start function
n Kickstart
n Coast to stop and TVR stop
n DC brake
n Soft brake
n Jog (forward and reverse)
n Inside delta (6 wire) control n Timed voltage ramp-down

n Soft trip
n Pump clean
n Reversing contactor control
n Emergency run mode
Protection
n Motor thermistor connection terminals
n Current imbalance
n Undercurrent & overcurrent protection
n Undervoltage & overvoltage protection
n Dry pump protection (under-power & over-power protection)
n Phase sequence (forward/reverse/any)
n Phase loss
n Power loss
n Starts per hour limit
n Restart delay (pump back spin delay)
Input/output
n 2 fixed digital function inputs (Start, Reset)
n 2 programmable digital inputs
n 1 fixed digital output (Main contactor)
n 2 programmable digital outputs
n 1 programmable analog output
n 1 motor thermistor input
Control and connectivity

n Multi-language graphical display n Universal two-wire control
n Configurable display screen n Programmable via 3 rotary switches
n Remote keypad IP65
n I/O and network expansion options
Option cards
n Modbus RTU
n PROFIBUS
n DeviceNet
n Modbus TCP
n PROFINET
n EtherNet/IP
n Smart Card for Pump Control
Other features
n Integrated bypass up to 1250 A n Extremely robust SCR design for unlimited n
umber
n USB port and data logging of starts per hour, LED indication, IP20
n Voltage measurement
n SCR fail PowerThrough operation
n Full week /daily on/off scheduling
n On demand Run timer mode (on/off cycle timer)
n Run simulation for commissioning
n 384 event logs
n QR Code in LCP for service
n Danfoss MCD Mate for smartphone
Approvals
n S1 and S2: CE, UL, CCC, EAC, RCM, Lloyds n UL, CE
n S3: CE, UL, CCC, EAC, RCM, Lloyds, ABS
n Remote keypad IP65
n I/O and network expansion options

VLT® Compact Starter MCD 201 VLT® Compact Starter MCD 202
Type
n A physically compact starter providing basic soft start n Physically similar to MCD 201 but providing enhanced soft start func
and stop functionality tionality and various motor protection functions
Concept
n Soft start n Current limit start
n Soft stop n Soft stop
n 7.5-110 kW @ 400 V n Motor protection
n 200-575 V mains voltage n 7.5-110 kW @ 400 V
n 110-440 V AC or 24 V AC/DC control s upply n 200-575 V mains voltage
n 2-phase SCR control n 110-440 V AC or 24 V AC/DC control s upply
n 2-phase SCR control
Start/stop
n Timed voltage ramp-up n Current limit start
n Adjustable initial torque n Initial current ramp-up
n Timed voltage ramp-down n Timed voltage ramp-down

Protection
n Motor overload (adjustable trip class)
n Excess start time
n Reverse phase rotation
n Motor thermistor input
n Shorted SCR – no start
n Supply fault – no start
n Instantaneous overload
Output
n One output relay: n Two output relays:
Line contactor control – Line contactor control
– Run contactor or trip function
Control
n Two- or three-wire control n Two- or three-wire control
Programmable via 3 rotary switches n Programmable via 8 rotary switches
Reset push button n Reset push button
Optional Optional
n Modules for serial communication n Modules for serial communication
n Remote operator kit n Remote operator kit
n PC software n PC software
Other features
n Integral SCR bypass for minimum physical size and n Integral SCR bypass for minimum physical size and
heat dissipation during nominal operation heat dissipation during nominal operation
n LED status indication n LED status indication
n IP20 (7.5 – 55 kW @ 400 V) n IP20 (7.5 – 55 kW @ 400 V)
n IP00 (75 – 110 kW @ 400 V) n IP00 (75 – 110 kW @ 400 V)
n Protection kit available n Protection kit available
Approvals
n UL n UL
n C – UL n C – UL
n CE n CE
n CCC n CCC
n C-tick n C-tick
n Lloyds n Lloyds

Ordering type code
VLT® Compact Starter MCD 200
[1] [2] [3] [4]
MCD 2 0 – – T – C V
[1] Series [3] Line supply voltage

1 Soft start/stop 4 200-440 V
2 Soft start/stop + protection 6 200-575 V
[2] Nominal motor kW, 400 V [4] Control supply voltage
055 E.g. 55 kW 1 24 V AC/DC
110 110 kW 3 110-240 V AC and 380-440 V AC
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
MCD 6 – – – T – G X – – C V
[1] Fixed Load Current (FLC) - [6] Control voltage

see tables below
1 24 V AC or 24 V DC
2 110 or 230 V AC
[2 Supply voltage [5] Protection rating
B With internal bypass contactor 00 IP00
C No internal bypass contactor (continuous) 20 IP20
[3] Supply voltage [4] Enclosures

5 200 - 525 V AC S1 Enclosure size 1
7 380 - 690 V AC S2 Enclosure size 2
S3 Enclosure size 3
[4] Enclosures
[4] Enclosure S1 [4] Enclosure S2 [4] Enclosure S3

[1] FLC [5] Protection [1] FLC [5] Protection [1] FLC [5] Protection
[2] Bypass [2] Bypass [2] Bypass
[A] rating [A] rating [A] rating
0020 B IP20 0144 B IP00 0654 B IP00
0034 B IP20 0171 B IP00 0736 B IP00
0042 B IP20 0194 B IP00 0950 B IP00
0063 B IP20 0244 B IP00 1154 B IP00
0069 B IP20 0287 B IP00 1250 B IP00
0086 B IP20 0323 B IP00 0590 C IP00
0108 B IP20 0410 B IP00 0667 C IP00
0129 B IP20 0527 B IP00 0839 C IP00
0579 B IP00 0979 C IP00
0160 C IP00 1134 C IP00
0215 C IP00
0275 C IP00
0343 C IP00
0448 C IP00

Electrical data
VLT® Soft Start Controller MCD 100
Power size Rated current
[kW] [A]
3 A: 5-5:10
1.5 (AC 53b)
15 A: 8-3:
7.5 100-3000
(AC 53a)
25 A: 6-5:100-480
11 (AC 53a)
VLT® Compact Starter MCD 201/MCD 202

Power size Rated current
[kW] AC-53b* [A]
7.5 18 A: 4-6: 354
15 34 A: 4-6: 354
18 42 A: 4-6: 354
22 48 A: 4-6: 354
30 60 A: 4-6: 354
37 75 A: 4-6: 594
45 85 A: 4-6: 594
55 100 A: 4-6: 594
75 140 A: 4-6: 594
90 170 A: 4-6: 594
110 200 A: 4-6: 594
* Example: AC 53b: 42 A: 4-6: 354 starting current max. 4 times FLC (42 A)
in 6 seconds. 354 seconds minimum between starts.

IEC - 3 Wire Connection (In-line) - 40°C
For different operating conditions use WinSTART rating software
Internally Bypassed
Normal Duty Heavy Duty
3.5 x FLC, 15s, 40 °C 4 x FLC, 20s, 40 °C
MCD 600
FLC Motor Power [kW] FLC Motor Power [kW]
Amps 230 V 400 V 500 V 690 V Amps 230 V 400 V 500 V 690 V
MCD6-0020B 20 7.5 11 15 18.5 16 5.5 7.5 11 15
MCD6-0034B 34 11 18.5 22 30 27 7.5 15 18.5 22
MCD6-0042B 42 11 22 30 37 35 11 18.5 22 30
MCD6-0063B 63 18.5 30 45 60 51 15 22 37 45
MCD6-0069B 69 22 37 45 60 62 18.5 30 45 55
MCD6-0086B 86 22 45 60 75 69 22 37 45 60
MCD6-0108B 108 30 55 75 90 86 22 45 60 75
MCD6-0129B 129 37 60 90 110 103 30 55 75 90
MCD6-0144B 144 45 75 90 132 116 37 60 75 110
MCD6-0171B 171 55 90 110 160 138 45 75 90 132
MCD6-0194B 194 60 110 132 185 157 45 90 110 150
MCD6-0244B 244 75 132 160 220 200 60 110 150 185
MCD6-0287B 287 90 160 185 280 234 75 132 160 220
MCD6-0323B 323 110 185 220 315 263 75 150 185 250
MCD6-0410B 410 132 220 280 400 380 110 200 250 355
MCD6-0527B 527 160 300 355 500 427 132 220 280 400
MCD6-0579B 579 185 315 400 500 470 150 250 315 450
MCD6-0654B 654 185 355 450 600 535 160 300 355 500
MCD6-0736B 736 220 400 500 700 603 185 315 400 600
MCD6-0950B 950 300 500 600 900 785 250 450 500 700
MCD6-1154B 1154 355 600 800 1100 959 300 500 600 950
MCD6-1250B 1250 400 700 900 1200 1156 355 600 800 1050
Continous Operation (no internal bypass)

3.5 x FLC, 15s, 40 °C, 50% Duty Cycle 4 x FLC, 20s, 40 °C, 50% Duty Cycle
MCD 600
MCD6-0160C 163 45 90 110 160 142 45 75 90 132
MCD6-0215C 216 60 110 150 185 183 60 90 132 160
MCD6-0275C 276 90 150 185 250 231 75 132 150 220
MCD6-0343C 345 110 185 220 315 298 90 160 185 280
MCD6-0448C 449 132 280 315 400 419 132 220 280 400
MCD6-0590C 590 185 315 400 550 492 160 250 315 450
MCD6-0667C 667 187 355 450 600 557 160 315 400 500
MCD6-0839C 839 250 450 550 800 710 220 400 500 700
MCD6-0979C 979 300 500 700 900 838 250 450 600 800
MCD6-1134C 1134 355 600 800 1100 964 315 500 700 900
Externally Bypassed
3.5 x FLC, 15s, 40 °C 4 x FLC, 20s, 40 °C
MCD 600
MCD6-0590C 732 220 400 500 700 593 185 315 400 500
MCD6-0667C 822 250 450 550 800 667 220 355 450 600
MCD6-0839C 1067 355 600 750 1000 874 280 500 600 800
MCD6-0979C 1307 400 750 900 1200 1076 355 600 700 1000
MCD6-1134C 1620 500 900 1100 1400 1309 400 750 900 1200

IEC - 3 Wire Connection (In-line) - 50°C
Internally Bypassed
3.5 x FLC, 15s, 50 °C 4 x FLC, 20s, 50 °C
MCD 600
MCD6-0020B 18 5.5 11 11 15 15 4 7.5 11 11
MCD6-0034B 31 7.5 15 22 30 24 5.5 11 15 22
MCD6-0042B 38 11 18.5 22 37 31 7.5 15 22 30
MCD6-0063B 55 15 30 37 55 44 11 22 30 45
MCD6-0069B 69 22 37 45 60 56 15 30 37 55
MCD6-0086B 76 22 37 55 75 60 18.5 30 37 60
MCD6-0108B 99 30 45 60 90 79 22 37 55 75
MCD6-0129B 119 37 55 75 110 95 30 45 60 90
MCD6-0144B 126 37 60 90 110 101 30 55 75 90
MCD6-0171B 155 45 90 110 150 125 37 60 90 110
MCD6-0194B 179 55 90 110 160 145 45 75 90 132
MCD6-0244B 224 60 110 150 220 184 60 90 132 160
MCD6-0287B 263 75 150 185 250 214 60 110 150 185
MCD6-0323B 302 90 160 200 300 246 75 132 160 220
MCD6-0410B 410 132 220 280 400 353 110 185 250 315
MCD6-0527B 483 150 250 315 450 392 110 200 280 355
MCD6-0579B 538 160 280 355 500 437 132 220 300 400
MCD6-0654B 581 185 315 400 550 475 150 250 315 450
MCD6-0736B 668 220 355 450 600 546 160 280 355 500
MCD6-0950B 886 280 500 600 800 732 220 400 500 700
MCD6-1154B 1078 315 600 750 1000 895 280 500 600 800
MCD6-1250B 1130 355 650 800 1200 1075 355 600 700 1000

MCD 600
MCD6-0160C 148 45 75 90 132 129 37 60 90 110
MCD6-0215C 197 60 110 132 185 167 55 90 110 160
MCD6-0275C 257 75 132 160 250 215 60 110 150 185
MCD6-0343C 321 90 160 220 315 277 90 150 185 250
MCD6-0448C 391 110 185 280 355 365 110 185 250 355
MCD6-0590C 522 160 280 355 500 435 132 220 300 400
MCD6-0667C 603 185 315 400 600 503 160 280 355 500
MCD6-0839C 725 220 400 500 700 660 185 355 450 600
MCD6-0979C 890 280 500 600 800 779 250 450 550 700
MCD6-1134C 990 315 550 700 900 893 280 500 600 800
Externally Bypassed
3.5 x FLC, 15s, 50 °C 4 x FLC, 20s, 50 °C
MCD 600
MCD6-0590C 652 185 355 450 600 528 160 280 355 500
MCD6-0667C 747 220 400 500 700 606 185 315 400 600
MCD6-0839C 997 315 500 700 900 816 250 450 500 800
MCD6-0979C 1220 355 700 800 1200 1006 315 500 700 1000
MCD6-1134C 1370 400 800 900 1300 1221 400 700 800 1200

IEC - 6 Wire Connection (Inside Delta) - 40°C
Internally Bypassed
3.5 x FLC, 15s, 40 °C 4 x FLC, 20s, 40 °C
MCD 600
MCD6-0020B 30 7.5 15 18.5 22 24 7.5 11 15 22
MCD6-0034B 51 15 22 30 45 40 11 18.5 22 37
MCD6-0042B 63 18.5 30 37 60 52 15 22 30 45
MCD6-0063B 94 30 45 60 90 76 22 37 45 60
MCD6-0069B 103 30 55 60 90 93 30 45 60 90
MCD6-0086B 129 37 60 90 110 103 30 55 75 90
MCD6-0108B 162 45 90 110 150 129 37 60 90 110
MCD6-0129B 193 60 110 132 185 154 45 75 110 150
MCD6-0144B 216 60 110 150 200 174 55 90 110 160
MCD6-0171B 256 75 150 160 250 207 60 110 132 185
MCD6-0194B 291 90 160 185 280 235 75 132 160 220
MCD6-0244B 366 110 185 250 355 300 90 160 185 280
MCD6-0287B 430 132 220 300 400 351 110 185 250 315
MCD6-0323B 484 150 250 315 450 394 110 220 280 355
MCD6-0410B 615 185 315 400 600 570 185 315 400 500
MCD6-0527B 790 250 450 500 700 640 185 355 450 600
MCD6-0579B 868 280 500 600 800 705 220 400 500 700
MCD6-0654B 981 315 500 700 900 802 250 450 500 800
MCD6-0736B 1104 355 600 750 1000 904 280 500 600 900
MCD6-0950B 1425 450 800 1000 1300 1177 355 600 800 1100
MCD6-1154B 1731 500 900 1200 1600 1438 450 800 1000 1300
MCD6-1250B 1875 600 1000 1300 1700 1734 500 1000 1200 1600

MCD 600
MCD6-0160C 245 75 132 160 220 213 60 110 150 200
MCD6-0215C 324 90 185 220 315 275 90 150 185 250
MCD6-0275C 414 132 220 280 400 347 110 185 220 315
MCD6-0343C 518 160 280 355 500 447 132 250 300 400
MCD6-0448C 674 220 355 450 600 629 185 355 400 600
MCD6-0590C 885 280 500 600 800 738 220 400 500 700
MCD6-0667C 1000 315 550 700 900 835 250 450 500 800
MCD6-0839C 1258 400 700 900 1200 1065 315 600 700 1000
MCD6-0979C 1468 450 800 1000 1300 1257 400 700 800 1200
MCD6-1134C 1701 500 900 1200 1600 1446 450 800 1000 1300
Externally Bypassed
3.5 x FLC, 15s, 40 °C 4 x FLC, 20s, 40 °C
MCD 600
MCD6-0590C 1098 355 600 700 1000 890 280 500 600 800
MCD6-0667C 1233 400 700 800 1200 1001 315 550 700 1000
MCD6-0839C 1600 500 900 1100 1500 1311 400 800 900 1300
MCD6-0979C 1960 600 1100 1200 1800 1614 500 900 1100 1500
MCD6-1134C 2430 800 1300 1400 2200 1964 600 1100 1200 1800

IEC - 6 Wire Connection (Inside Delta) - 50°C
Internally Bypassed
3.5 x FLC, 15s, 50 °C 4 x FLC, 20s, 50 °C
MCD 600
MCD6-0020B 27 7.5 11 18.5 22 23 5.5 11 15 22
MCD6-0034B 47 15 22 30 45 36 11 18.5 22 30
MCD6-0042B 57 18.5 30 37 55 47 15 22 30 45
MCD6-0063B 83 22 45 55 75 66 185 30 45 60
MCD6-0069B 104 30 55 75 90 84 22 45 60 75
MCD6-0086B 114 37 55 75 110 90 30 45 60 90
MCD6-0108B 149 45 75 90 150 119 37 55 75 110
MCD6-0129B 179 55 90 110 150 143 45 75 90 132
MCD6-0144B 189 60 110 132 185 152 45 75 110 150
MCD6-0171B 233 75 132 160 220 188 60 90 132 185
MCD6-0194B 269 90 150 185 250 218 60 110 150 220
MCD6-0244B 336 110 185 220 315 276 90 150 185 280
MCD6-0287B 395 110 220 280 355 321 90 185 220 315
MCD6-0323B 453 132 250 315 450 369 110 185 250 355
MCD6-0410B 615 185 315 400 600 530 160 280 355 500
MCD6-0527B 725 220 400 500 700 588 185 315 400 550
MCD6-0579B 807 250 450 550 800 656 185 355 450 600
MCD6-0654B 872 280 500 600 800 713 220 400 500 700
MCD6-0736B 1002 315 550 700 1000 819 250 450 550 800
MCD6-0950B 1329 400 700 900 1200 1098 355 600 750 1000
MCD6-1154B 1617 500 900 1100 1500 1343 400 800 900 1200
MCD6-1250B 1695 500 950 1200 1600 1613 500 900 1100 1600

MCD 600
MCD6-0160C 222 60 110 150 220 194 60 110 132 185
MCD6-0215C 296 90 150 185 280 251 75 132 160 250
MCD6-0275C 386 110 185 353 355 323 90 185 220 300
MCD6-0343C 482 150 250 315 450 416 132 220 280 400
MCD6-0448C 587 185 300 400 500 548 160 300 355 500
MCD6-0590C 783 250 450 550 700 653 185 355 450 600
MCD6-0667C 905 280 550 600 900 755 250 400 500 700
MCD6-0839C 1088 355 600 750 1000 990 315 550 700 900
MCD6-0979C 1335 400 800 950 1200 1169 355 600 800 1100
MCD6-1134C 1485 450 850 1000 1400 1340 400 800 900 1200
Externally Bypassed
3.5 x FLC, 15s, 50 °C 4 x FLC, 20s, 50 °C
MCD 600
MCD6-0590C 978 315 500 700 900 792 250 450 500 700
MCD6-0667C 1121 355 700 800 1100 909 280 500 600 900
MCD6-0839C 1496 450 800 1000 1400 1224 400 700 800 1200
MCD6-0979C 1830 600 1000 1200 1700 1509 500 800 1000 1500
MCD6-1134C 2055 600 1100 1300 1800 1832 600 1000 1200 1700

NEMA - 3 Wire Connection (In-line) - 40°C
Internally Bypassed
3.5 x FLC, 30s, 40 °C 4.5 x FLC, 30s, 40 °C
MCD 600
Current Motor Power [HP] Current Motor Power [HP]
Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V
MCD6-0020B 14 3 10 10 14 3 10 10
MCD6-0034B 30 10 20 25 24 7.5 15 20
MCD6-0042B 38 10 25 30 29 10 20 25
MCD6-0063B 54 20 40 50 42 15 30 40
MCD6-0069B 68 25 50 60 50 15 30 40
MCD6-0086B 70 25 50 60 54 20 40 50
MCD6-0108B 88 30 60 75 68 25 50 60
MCD6-0129B 105 40 75 100 82 30 60 75
MCD6-0144B 125 40 100 125 96 30 75 75
MCD6-0171B 144 50 100 150 112 40 75 100
MCD6-0194B 164 60 125 150 130 50 100 125
MCD6-0244B 212 75 150 200 164 60 125 150
MCD6-0287B 248 100 200 250 192 75 150 200
MCD6-0323B 278 100 200 250 216 75 150 200
MCD6-0410B 404 150 300 400 314 125 250 300
MCD6-0527B 448 150 350 450 348 125 250 350
MCD6-0579B 495 200 400 500 385 150 300 400
MCD6-0654B 565 200 450 550 440 150 350 450
MCD6-0736B 638 250 500 600 496 200 400 500
MCD6-0950B 864 350 700 900 664 250 500 600
MCD6-1154B 1055 400 850 1000 843 350 700 800
MCD6-1250B 1249 500 1000 1300 971 400 800 1000

3.5 x FLC, 30s, 40 °C, 50% Duty Cycle 4.5 x FLC, 30s, 40 °C, 50% Duty Cycle
MCD 600
Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V
MCD6-0160C 159 60 125 150 130 50 100 125
MCD6-0215C 198 75 150 200 161 60 125 150
MCD6-0275C 250 100 200 250 198 75 150 200
MCD6-0343C 331 125 250 300 266 100 200 250
MCD6-0448C 414 150 350 450 377 150 300 350
MCD6-0590C 535 200 450 500 421 150 350 450
MCD6-0667C 605 250 500 600 480 200 400 500
MCD6-0839C 775 300 600 800 618 250 500 600
MCD6-0979C 920 350 700 850 740 300 600 700
MCD6-1134C 1044 450 800 1000 864 350 700 900
Externally Bypassed
3.5 x FLC, 30s, 40 °C 4.5 x FLC, 30s, 40 °C
MCD 600
Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V
MCD6-0590C 621 250 500 600 483 200 400 500
MCD6-0667C 699 250 550 700 544 200 450 500
MCD6-0839C 960 400 800 1000 735 300 600 700
MCD6-0979C 1180 500 950 1200 916 350 700 900
MCD6-1134C 1403 550 1150 1400 1091 500 900 1100

NEMA - 3 Wire Connection (In-line) - 50°C
Internally Bypassed
3.5 x FLC, 30s, 50 °C 4.5 x FLC, 30s, 50 °C
MCD 600
Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V
MCD6-0020B 17 5 10 15 14 3 10 10
MCD6-0034B 28 10 20 25 22 7.5 15 20
MCD6-0042B 34 10 25 30 28 10 20 25
MCD6-0063B 52 15 30 40 40 10 25 30
MCD6-0069B 58 20 40 50 45 15 30 40
MCD6-0086B 77 25 50 60 52 15 40 50
MCD6-0108B 81 30 60 75 65 20 50 60
MCD6-0129B 99 30 75 100 77 25 60 75
MCD6-0144B 124 40 75 100 96 30 60 75
MCD6-0171B 130 50 100 125 104 40 75 100
MCD6-0194B 156 60 125 150 124 40 100 100
MCD6-0244B 194 75 150 200 156 60 125 150
MCD6-0287B 240 75 150 200 180 60 150 150
MCD6-0323B 260 100 200 250 202 75 150 200
MCD6-0410B 377 150 300 350 302 100 250 300
MCD6-0527B 414 150 350 450 319 125 250 300
MCD6-0579B 477 200 400 500 361 150 300 350
MCD6-0654B 515 200 450 500 414 150 350 450
MCD6-0736B 590 200 500 600 480 200 400 500
MCD6-0950B 796 300 600 800 619 250 500 600
MCD6-1154B 984 400 800 1000 768 300 600 800
MCD6-1250B 1130 450 900 1100 903 350 700 900

MCD 600
Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V
MCD6-0160C 146 50 100 150 118 40 75 100
MCD6-0215C 176 60 125 150 144 50 100 150
MCD6-0275C 233 75 150 200 185 60 150 150
MCD6-0343C 306 100 250 300 246 75 200 250
MCD6-0448C 354 125 250 350 336 125 250 350
MCD6-0590C 480 200 400 500 382 150 300 400
MCD6-0667C 576 200 450 600 431 150 350 450
MCD6-0839C 722 300 600 700 590 200 500 600
MCD6-0979C 864 350 700 900 722 300 600 700
MCD6-1134C 966 400 800 1000 784 300 600 800
Externally Bypassed
3.5 x FLC, 30s, 50 °C 4.5 x FLC, 30s, 50 °C
MCD 600
Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V
MCD6-0590C 551 200 450 500 429 150 350 450
MCD6-0667C 634 250 500 600 493 200 400 500
MCD6-0839C 882 350 700 900 686 250 500 700
MCD6-0979C 1100 450 900 1100 864 350 700 900
MCD6-1134C 1320 500 1100 1300 1030 450 800 1000

NEMA - 6 Wire Connection (Inside Delta) - 40°C
Internally Bypassed
3.5 x FLC, 30s, 40 °C 4.5 x FLC, 30s, 40 °C
MCD 600
Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V
MCD6-0020B 21 5 15 15 21 5 15 15
MCD6-0034B 45 15 30 40 36 10 25 30
MCD6-0042B 57 20 40 50 44 15 30 40
MCD6-0063B 81 30 60 75 63 20 40 60
MCD6-0069B 102 30 75 100 75 25 50 60
MCD6-0086B 105 40 75 100 81 30 60 75
MCD6-0108B 132 50 100 125 102 30 75 100
MCD6-0129B 158 60 125 150 123 40 75 100
MCD6-0144B 188 60 150 150 144 50 100 150
MCD6-0171B 216 75 150 200 168 60 125 150
MCD6-0194B 246 75 200 250 195 75 150 200
MCD6-0244B 318 125 250 300 246 75 200 250
MCD6-0287B 372 150 300 350 288 100 200 300
MCD6-0323B 417 150 350 450 324 125 250 300
MCD6-0410B 606 250 500 600 471 150 350 500
MCD6-0527B 672 250 550 700 522 200 450 550
MCD6-0579B 743 300 600 750 578 200 450 600
MCD6-0654B 848 350 700 800 660 250 500 650
MCD6-0736B 957 400 800 1000 744 300 600 700
MCD6-0950B 1296 500 1000 1300 996 400 800 1000
MCD6-1154B 1583 600 1300 1500 1265 500 1000 1300
MCD6-1250B 1874 700 1500 1700 1457 600 1200 1500

MCD 600
Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V
MCD6-0160C 242 75 200 250 192 75 150 200
MCD6-0215C 302 100 250 300 242 75 200 250
MCD6-0275C 375 150 300 350 302 100 250 300
MCD6-0343C 497 200 400 500 399 150 300 400
MCD6-0448C 612 250 500 600 566 200 450 500
MCD6-0590C 803 300 600 800 632 250 500 600
MCD6-0667C 908 350 700 900 720 250 600 700
MCD6-0839C 1163 450 900 1200 927 350 700 900
MCD6-0979C 1380 500 1100 1400 1110 450 900 1100
MCD6-1134C 1566 600 1300 1500 1296 500 1000 1300
Externally Bypassed
3.5 x FLC, 30s, 40 °C 4.5 x FLC, 30s, 40 °C
MCD 600
Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V
MCD6-0590C 932 350 700 900 725 300 600 700
MCD6-0667C 1056 450 800 1100 816 300 600 800
MCD6-0839C 1444 550 1100 1500 1103 400 900 1100
MCD6-0979C 1767 700 1400 1600 1374 500 1100 1400
MCD6-1134C 2105 800 1500 1900 1637 600 1300 1500

NEMA - 6 Wire Connection (Inside Delta) - 50°C
Internally Bypassed
3.5 x FLC, 30s, 50 °C 4.5 x FLC, 30s, 50 °C
MCD 600
Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V
MCD6-0020B 26 7.5 15 20 21 5 15 15
MCD6-0034B 42 15 30 40 33 10 20 30
MCD6-0042B 51 15 30 40 42 15 30 40
MCD6-0063B 78 25 60 75 60 20 40 50
MCD6-0069B 87 30 60 75 68 25 50 60
MCD6-0086B 116 40 75 100 78 25 60 75
MCD6-0108B 122 40 75 100 98 30 75 100
MCD6-0129B 149 50 100 150 116 40 75 100
MCD6-0144B 186 60 150 150 144 50 100 150
MCD6-0171B 195 75 150 200 156 60 125 150
MCD6-0194B 234 75 150 200 186 60 150 150
MCD6-0244B 291 100 200 300 234 75 150 200
MCD6-0287B 360 150 300 350 270 100 200 250
MCD6-0323B 390 150 300 400 303 100 250 300
MCD6-0410B 566 200 450 500 453 150 350 450
MCD6-0527B 621 250 500 600 479 200 400 500
MCD6-0579B 716 250 600 700 542 200 450 550
MCD6-0654B 773 300 600 800 621 250 500 600
MCD6-0736B 885 350 700 900 720 250 600 750
MCD6-0950B 1194 500 900 1100 929 350 700 900
MCD6-1154B 1476 600 1200 1500 1152 450 900 1200
MCD6-1250B 1695 700 1400 1600 1355 500 1100 1400

MCD 600
Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V
MCD6-0160C 219 75 150 200 180 60 150 150
MCD6-0215C 264 100 200 250 216 75 150 200
MCD6-0275C 360 150 250 350 278 100 200 250
MCD6-0343C 459 150 350 450 369 150 300 350
MCD6-0448C 531 200 450 500 503 200 400 500
MCD6-0590C 720 250 600 700 573 200 450 600
MCD6-0667C 864 350 700 900 647 250 500 650
MCD6-0839C 1083 450 900 1100 885 350 700 900
MCD6-0979C 1296 500 1000 1300 1083 450 900 1100
MCD6-1134C 1449 600 1200 1500 1176 500 950 1200
Externally Bypassed
3.5 x FLC, 30s, 50 °C 4.5 x FLC, 30s, 50 °C
MCD 600
Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V Amps 230 V 460 V 575 V
MCD6-0590C 840 350 700 800 644 250 500 600
MCD6-0667C 960 400 800 900 740 300 600 700
MCD6-0839C 1323 500 1100 1300 1030 450 800 1000
MCD6-0979C 1650 600 1300 1600 1284 500 1000 1300
MCD6-1134C 1961 800 1500 1900 1524 600 1200 1500

Options
Serial communication options for MCD 600 Serial communication options for MCD 200
Ordering number Option Ordering number Option
175G0127 MCD 600 Modbus RTU 175G9000 MCD 200 Modbus RTU module
175G0129 MCD 600 DeviceNet 175G9001 MCD 200 PROFIBUS module
175G0128 MCD 600 PROFIBUS 175G9002 MCD 200 DeviceNet module
175G0130 MCD 600 Modbus TCP 175G9009 MCD USB module
175G0131 MCD 600 EtherNet/IP 175G9904 MCD 200 Modbus TCP module
175G0132 MCD 600 PROFINET 175G9905 MCD 200 PROFINET module
175G9906 EtherNet/IP module

Notes

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Compressor (Screw, unloaded) n n n n

Compressor (Reciprocating, unloaded) High n

Fan (undamped) High n

Positive displacement pump High n

Metals & mining Belt conveyor High n

Hammer mill High n

Rock crusher High n

Roller mill High n

Wire draw machine High n

Food ­processing Bottle washer n n n n

Pulp & paper Dryer High n

Petro-chemical Ball mill High n

Screw conveyor High n

Transport & Ball mill High n

Material conveyor High n

Roller mill High n

Rotary table High n

Lumber & wood Bandsaw High n

Hydraulic power pack n n n n

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Speed control Initial cost

AC drive Soft starter Direct-on-line CAPEX OPEX

Step 2. Match your application, motor, and controls

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for serial communication. LED for start, run, trip n n n n

n DeviceNet Current display n n

n EtherNet/IP Motor temperature display n n

n Modbus RTU Programming keypad, graphical display n

Step 3. Match your needs

MCD 100 MCD 201 MCD 202 MCD 600

1] For full details see Options, page 26.

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The integrated bypass ensures both

Ease of use is also greatly increased

Feature Benefit Description

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VLT® Local Control Panel LCP 601 100%

Everything you can do with the 100% easy connection

9-pin (D-sub) plug and 3 m cable 100%

provided with the IP65 (NEMA 12)

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The series offers easy DIN rail mount-

Remote operation Ramp

The operator (IP54/NEMA 12) is

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VLT® Soft Start Controller MCD 100 is a

The start torque can be adjusted from

All sizes are rated for line voltage up to Feature Benefit

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n Inside delta (6 wire) control n Timed voltage ramp-down

Control and connectivity

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n Timed voltage ramp-down n Timed voltage ramp-down

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[1] Series [3] Line supply voltage

VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Food processing Bottle washer n n n n