Danfoss MCD Series, Manual

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MCD Soft Starter Remote Operator
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Introduction
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Important User Information
Observe all necessary safety precautions
when controlling the soft starter remotely.
Alert personnel that machinery may start
without warning.
It is the installer’s responsibility to follow all
instructions in this manual and to follow correct
electrical practice.
Use all internationally recognised standard practice for
RS485 communications when installing and using this
equipment.
Users are cautioned that the information contained in this
manual is subject to change at any time and without prior
notice. In no event will responsibility or liability be accepted
for direct, indirect or consequential damages resulting from
the use or application of this equipment.
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General Description
The Remote Operator allows remote operation of
MCD 3000
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and MCD 200 Series soft starters, and
offers the following functionality:
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Operational Control (Start, Stop, Quick Stop and
Reset)
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Starter Status Monitoring (Start, Run and Trip)
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Performance Monitoring (Motor Current and
Motor Temperature)
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Trip Code Display
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4-20 mA Analogue Output (Motor Current)
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Optional RS485 Network Connection
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The Remote Operator is compatible for use with
MCD 3000 starters with serial numbers
xxxx06-482 or greater.
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The Remote Operator can act as a gateway
device for connection to an RS485 serial
communications network, allowing remote
control of a motor from an RS485 serial
communications network using Modbus RTU or
standard AP ASCII communications protocol.
For details, please contact Danfoss and request
a copy of the Modbus Module Operating
Instructions.
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Manual Description
This manual describes the installation, connection,
configuration and operation of the Remote Operator
for use with MCD 3000 and MCD 200 soft starters.
The MCD 200 Series comprises two separate ranges,
MCD 201 and MCD 202. This manual uses the
designation MCD 200 when referring to
characteristics common to both the MCD 201 and
MCD 202 ranges. In all other cases the text refers to
the specific range MCD 201 or MCD 202.
NB!:
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the reader.
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