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This is achieved using the MCD Remote Operator
(Cat. No: 175G3061) as a Modbus RTU Gateway on
the RS485 Network side.
Notes
A single Remote Operator is required for each MCD3000 •
Parameters 1 to 5 of the Remote Operator are used to set it up •
as a Modbus slave device.
Up to 31 Remote Operators can be used as Modbus slave devices
•
on a single Modbus network.
The Remote Operator requires an external 18-30 VAC/DC
•
auxiliary supply.
For more information on operating the MCD Remote Operator
•
as a Modbus RTU gateway, refer to the MCD Modbus Module
Installation Instructions (MG.17-Fx.02), Appendix A, located
at www.danfoss.com/drives.
MCD Remote Operator
RS485
Starter
RS485
Network
B3
B2
B1
-
+
B8
B7
B6
-
+
GND GND
68
61
69
-
+
GND
MCD3000
RS485
connection
onto a
Modbus
RTU
network
Cat. No: 175G3061
MCD3000 Modbus Option