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MCD USB Module Instructions 

 Introduction 

 

MI.17.C1.02 – VLT

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: MCD USB MODULE 

 

1.

 

Introduction 

The USB Module can be used in conjunction with WinMaster to manage Danfoss soft starters. 

These instructions detail the installation, set-up and configuration of the USB Module.  For details on 
using WinMaster, refer to the WinMaster help file. 

 

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Installation 

CAUTION 
Remove mains and control voltage from the soft starter before attaching or removing accessories. 
Failure to do so may damage the equipment. 

 

MCD 200 
Plug the module onto the side of the soft starter. 

 

 
 
MCD 500: 
To plug the module onto the side of the soft starter, line 
the interface up with the comms port slot.  
Press the top retaining clip of the module into the soft 
starter chassis first, then press in the bottom retaining 
clip. 

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Remove the module using the following procedure: 

1.

 

Remove control power and mains supply from the soft 
starter. 

2.

 

Take the module off-line. 

3.

 

Disconnect the USB cable from the module. 

4.

 

Push a small flat-bladed screwdriver into the slots at the top 
and bottom of the module and depress the retaining clips. 

5.

 

Pull the module away from the soft starter. 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for VLT MCD 200

Page 1: ...ories Failure to do so may damage the equipment MCD 200 Plug the module onto the side of the soft starter MCD 500 To plug the module onto the side of the soft starter line the interface up with the comms port slot Press the top retaining clip of the module into the soft starter chassis first then press in the bottom retaining clip 177HA585 10 Remove the module using the following procedure 1 Remov...

Page 2: ... accept serial commands a link must be fitted across terminals A1 N2 on MCD 200 starters Input links are required across terminals 17 and 25 to 18 if the MCD 500 soft starter is being operated in Remote mode In Local mode links are not required N B MCD 500 parameter 3 2 selects whether the soft starter will accept Start and Stop commands from the Serial Network Master while in Remote Mode See the ...

Page 3: ...l open 4 Install the supplied USB UART driver to operate the module as follows The driver can be found in the USB Comms Drivers folder on the supplied CD Click on the Browse button then navigate to the drivers folder and select the appropriate folder for your operating system Click on Ok then Next The software will install If you see a prompt click Continue Anyway Once installation is complete cli...

Page 4: ...Master and change the Network Settings to Protocol AP Binary or AP ASCII Baud rate 9600 Serial Port Use the serial port number identified above 8 Apply control voltage to the soft starter Bring WinMaster on line then Search for Network Starters N B The starter may trip on Starter Comms while the Master is off line Reset the soft starter and place the Master on line N B The drivers will configure t...

Page 5: ...eshooting Symptom Cause and solution Unknown Device has been detected message when interface is first plugged in The USB cable may be too long Use a standard USB cable less than 3 metres long WinMaster goes offline and soft starter trips on Starter Comms The USB cable has been unplugged Ensure the cable is plugged in at both ends then bring WinMaster back on line WinMaster locks up when on line Lo...

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