1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Manual
This installation guide provides information for the instal-
lation of the EtherNet/IP option module for VLT
®
Compact
Starter MCD 201/MCD 202 and VLT
®
Soft Starter MCD 500.
The installation guide is intended for use by qualified
personnel.
Users are assumed to be familiar with:
•
VLT
®
soft starters.
•
EtherNet/IP technology.
•
PC or PLC that is used as a master in the system.
Read the instructions before installation and ensure that
the instructions for safe installation are observed.
VLT
®
is a registered trademark.
EtherNet/IP
™
is a trademark of ODVA, Inc.
1.2 Additional Resources
Resources available for the soft starter and optional
equipment:
•
The
VLT
®
Compact Starter MCD 200 Operating
Instructions
provide the necessary information for
getting the soft starter up and running.
•
The
VLT
®
Soft Starter MCD 500 Operating Guide
provides the necessary information for getting
the soft starter up and running.
Supplementary publications and manuals are available
from Danfoss. See
drives.danfoss.com/knowledge-center/
technical-documentation/
for listings.
1.3 Product Overview
1.3.1 Intended Use
This installation guide relates to EtherNet/IP Module for
VLT
®
soft starters.
The EtherNet/IP interface is designed to communicate with
any system complying with the CIP EtherNet/IP standard.
EtherNet/IP provides users with the network tools to
deploy standard Ethernet technology for manufacturing
applications while enabling internet and enterprise connec-
tivity.
EtherNet/IP Module is intended for use with:
•
VLT
®
Compact Starter MCD 201/MCD 202,
24 V AC/V DC and 110/240 V AC control voltage.
•
VLT
®
Soft Starter MCD 500, all models.
NOTICE
The EtherNet/IP Module is NOT suitable for use with the
MCD 201/MCD 202 compact starters using 380/440 V AC
control voltage.
The EtherNet/IP Module allows a Danfoss soft starter to
connect to an Ethernet network and be controlled or
monitored using an Ethernet communication model.
Separate modules are available for PROFINET, Modbus TCP,
and EtherNet/IP networks.
The EtherNet/IP Module operates at the application layer.
Lower levels are transparent to the user.
Familiarity with Ethernet protocols and networks is
required to operate the EtherNet/IP Module successfully. If
there are difficulties when using this device with third-
party products, including PLCs, scanners, and
commissioning tools, contact the relevant supplier.
1.4 Approvals and Certifications
More approvals and certifications are available. For more
information, contact a local Danfoss partner.
1.5 Disposal
Do not dispose of equipment containing
electrical components together with
domestic waste.
Collect it separately in accordance with
local and currently valid legislation.
Introduction
Installation Guide
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Danfoss A/S © 05/2017 All rights reserved.
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