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MAKING MODERN LIVING POSSIBLE

Operating Instructions

VLT

Soft Starter - MCD 500

Summary of Contents for MCD 500

Page 1: ...MAKING MODERN LIVING POSSIBLE Operating Instructions VLT Soft Starter MCD 500 ...

Page 2: ...assed 14 4 2 3 Inside Delta Installation 15 4 2 3 1 Inside Delta Installation Internally Bypassed 15 4 2 3 2 Inside Delta Installation Non bypassed 15 4 2 3 3 Inside Delta Installation Externally Bypassed 15 4 3 Current Ratings 16 4 3 1 In line Connection Bypassed 17 4 3 2 AC 53 Rating for Bypassed Operation 17 4 3 3 In line Connection Non bypassed Continuous 18 4 3 4 AC 53 Rating for Continuous O...

Page 3: ...31 5 3 3 AAC Adaptive Acceleration Control 31 5 3 4 Kickstart 32 5 4 Stopping Modes 32 5 4 1 Coast to Stop 32 5 4 2 TVR Soft Stop 32 5 4 3 AAC Adaptive Acceleration Control 33 5 4 4 Brake 33 5 5 Jog Operation 34 5 6 Inside Delta Operation 35 5 7 Typical Start Currents 35 5 8 Installation with Main Contactor 38 5 9 Installation with Bypass Contactor 39 5 10 Emergency Run Operation 40 5 11 Auxiliary...

Page 4: ... 50 7 2 Quick Menu 51 7 2 1 Quick Setup 51 7 2 2 Application Setups 52 7 2 3 Loggings 53 7 3 Main Menu 53 7 3 1 Parameters 53 7 3 2 Parameter Shortcut 53 7 3 3 Parameter List 54 7 4 Primary Motor Settings 55 7 4 1 Brake 56 7 5 Protection 56 7 5 1 Current Imbalance 56 7 5 2 Undercurrent 57 7 5 3 Instantaneous Overcurrent 57 7 5 4 Frequency Trip 57 7 6 Inputs 58 7 7 Outputs 59 7 7 1 Relay A Delays 5...

Page 5: ... Simulation 68 8 6 Digital I O State 68 8 7 Temp Sensors State 68 8 8 Alarm Log 69 8 8 1 Trip Log 69 8 8 2 Event Log 69 8 8 3 Counters 69 9 Troubleshooting 70 9 1 Trip Messages 70 9 2 General Faults 73 10 Specifications 75 10 1 Accessories 76 10 1 1 LCP Remote Mounting Kit 76 10 1 2 Communication Modules 76 10 1 3 PC Software 77 10 1 4 Finger Guard Kit 77 10 1 5 Surge Protection Kit Lightning Prot...

Page 6: ...tarter to provide proper grounding and branch circuit protection according to local electrical safety codes Do not connect power factor correction capacitors to the output of MCD 500 soft starters If static power factor correction is employed it must be connected to the supply side of the soft starter MCD5 0021B MCD5 0105B After transportation mechanical shock or rough handling there is possibilit...

Page 7: ...isposed of together with domestic waste It must be collected separately as electrical and electronic waste according to local and currently valid legislation Table 1 1 Safety MCD 500 Operating Instruction 6 MG17K402 VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark 1 1 ...

Page 8: ...s 3 x fixed 1 x programmable Relay outputs 3 x programmable Analog programmable output 24 VDC 200 mA supply output Start and run modes AAC Adaptive Acceleration Control Constant current Current ramp Kickstart Jog Emergency run operation Stop modes AAC Adaptive Acceleration Control Timed voltage ramp soft stop DC brake Soft brake Emergency stop Other features Auto start stop timer Second order ther...

Page 9: ...0 50 6 0428 428 A AC53a 3 30 50 6 0595 595 A AC53a 3 30 50 6 0619 619 A AC53a 3 30 50 6 0790 790 A AC53a 3 30 50 6 0927 927 A AC53a 3 30 50 6 1200 1200 A AC53a 3 30 50 6 1410 1410 A AC53a 3 30 50 6 1600 1600 A AC53a 3 30 50 6 Mains voltage T5 200 525 VAC T7 380 690 VAC IP rating 00 IP00 20 IP20 Control voltage CV1 24 VAC VDC CV2 110 120 VAC or 220 240 VAC B Bypassed C Non bypassed Frame size G1 00...

Page 10: ... solid surfaces MCD5 0245C Allow 100 mm 3 94 inches between the soft starter and solid surfaces MCD5 0360C MCD5 1600C Allow 200 mm 7 88 inches between the soft starter and solid surfaces 3 The soft starter may be mounted on its side Derate the soft starter s rated current by 15 4 Soft starters may be mounted side by side with clearance of 50 mm 1 97 inches on both sides Table 3 1 Installation MCD ...

Page 11: ...B MCD5 0131B 438 17 2 380 15 0 275 10 8 248 9 8 250 9 8 14 9 32 8 MCD5 0141B MCD5 0195B MCD5 0215B MCD5 0245C 460 18 1 400 15 0 390 15 4 320 12 6 279 11 0 23 9 52 7 MCD5 0360C 689 27 1 522 20 5 430 16 9 320 12 6 300 2 11 8 35 77 2 MCD5 0380C MCD5 0428C MCD5 0595C 45 99 2 MCD5 0619C MCD5 0790C MCD5 0927C MCD5 1200C 856 33 7 727 28 6 585 23 0 500 19 7 364 14 3 120 264 6 MCD5 1410C MCD5 1600C Table 3...

Page 12: ... way of extra low voltage Protection against electric shock is ensured when the electrical supply is of the SELV type and the installation is made as described in local national regulations on SELV supplies NOTE Galvanic ensured isolation is obtained by fulfilling requirements for higher isolation and by providing the relevant creepages clearance distances These requirements are described in the I...

Page 13: ... on the output side 4 1 6 Power Terminations Use only copper stranded or solid conductors rated for 75 C NOTE Some units are aluminium bus bars When connecting power terminations we recommend cleaning the surface contact area thoroughly using an emery or stainless steel brush and using an appropriate jointing compound to prevent corrosion MCD5 0021B MCD5 0105B MCD5 0131B MCD5 0141B MCD5 0215B Tabl...

Page 14: ...er terminals on models up to MCD5 0105B are protected by snap off tabs When using large cables it may be necessary to break off these tabs Models which are internally bypassed do not require an external bypass contactor 4 2 1 Testing the Installation The MCD 500 can be connected to a small motor for testing During this test the soft starter s control input and relay output protection settings can ...

Page 15: ...providing protection and monitoring functions even when bypassed via external contactor The bypass contactor must be connected to the bypass terminals and controlled by a programmable output configured to Run see parameters 4 1 thorugh 4 9 NOTE The bypass terminals on MCD5 0245C are T1B T2B T3B The bypass terminals on MCD5 0360C MCD5 1600C are L1B L2B L3B NOTE The fuses can be installed on the inp...

Page 16: ...a or in line 4 2 3 1 Inside Delta Installation Internally Bypassed Illustration 4 8 KM1 Main contactor F1 Fuses optional Table 4 9 4 2 3 2 Inside Delta Installation Non bypassed177HA500 11 M 3 6 T3 2 T1 5 L3 3 L2 1 L1 13 14 4 T2 KM1 KM1 F1 U1 1 U2 4 V1 2 V2 5 W1 3 W2 6 L2B L1B L3B E Illustration 4 9 KM1 Main contactor F1 Fuses optional Table 4 10 4 2 3 3 Inside Delta Installation Externally Bypass...

Page 17: ...uses optional Table 4 11 177HA502 11 M 3 6 T3 2 T1 5 L3 3 L2 1 L1 13 14 4 T2 E KM1 KM1 F1 U1 1 U2 4 V1 2 V2 5 W1 3 W2 6 L2B L1B L3B KM2 34 33 KM2 Illustration 4 11 MCD5 0360C MCD5 1600C KM1 Main contactor KM2 Bypass contactor external F1 Semiconductor fuses optional Table 4 12 4 3 Current Ratings Contact your local supplier for ratings under operating conditions not covered by these ratings charts...

Page 18: ...6 A 90 A MCD5 0141B 141 A 121 A 97 A MCD5 0195B 195 A 160 A 134 A MCD5 0215B 215 A 178 A 148 A MCD5 0245C 255 A 201 A 176 A MCD5 0360C 360 A 310 A 263 A MCD5 0380C 380 A 359 A 299 A MCD5 0428C 430 A 368 A 309 A MCD5 0595C 620 A 540 A 434 A MCD5 0619C 650 A 561 A 455 A MCD5 0790C 790 A 714 A 579 A MCD5 0927C 930 A 829 A 661 A MCD5 1200C 1200 A 1200 A 1071 A MCD5 1410C 1410 A 1319 A 1114 A MCD5 1600...

Page 19: ...MCD5 0790C 790 A 694 A 567 A MCD5 0927C 927 A 800 A 644 A MCD5 1200C 1200 A 1135 A 983 A MCD5 1410C 1410 A 1187 A 1023 A MCD5 1600C 1600 A 1433 A 1227 A Table 4 14 4 3 4 AC 53 Rating for Continuous Operation S t a r t T i m e s e c o n d s S t a r t s P e r H o u r Illustration 4 13 All ratings are calculated at altitude of 1000 metres and ambient temperature of 40 C Electrical Installation MCD 50...

Page 20: ... 159 A 136 A MCD5 0141B 212 A 181 A 146 A MCD5 0195B 293 A 241 A 201 A MCD5 0215B 323 A 268 A 223 A MCD5 0245C 383 A 302 A 264 A MCD5 0360C 540 A 465 A 395 A MCD5 0380C 570 A 539 A 449 A MCD5 0428C 645 A 552 A 463 A MCD5 0595C 930 A 810 A 651 A MCD5 0619C 975 A 842 A 683 A MCD5 0790C 1185 A 1072 A 869 A MCD5 0927C 1395 A 1244 A 992 A MCD5 1200C 1800 A 1800 A 1607 A MCD5 1410C 2115 A 1979 A 1671 A ...

Page 21: ...MCD5 0790C 1185 A 1042 A 851 A MCD5 0927C 1391 A 1200 A 966 A MCD5 1200C 1800 A 1702 A 1474 A MCD5 1410C 2115 A 1780 A 1535 A MCD5 1600C 2400 A 2149 A 1841 A Table 4 16 4 3 8 AC 53 Rating for Continuous Operation S t a r t T i m e s e c o n d s S t a r t s P e r H o u r Illustration 4 15 All ratings are calculated at altitude of 1000 metres and ambient temperature of 40 C Electrical Installation M...

Page 22: ...3 A 2115 A MCD5 1600C 320 A 1600 A 480 A 2400 A Table 4 17 4 5 Bypass Contactor MCD 500 soft starters with model numbers MCD5 0021B MCD5 0215B are internally bypassed and do not require an external bypass contactor MCD 500 soft starters with model numbers MCD5 0245C MCD5 1600C are not internally bypassed and may be installed with an external bypass contactor Select a contactor with an AC1 rating g...

Page 23: ...ods For applications using Adaptive Acceleration Control to soft stop the motor with stop times greater than 30 seconds motor branch protection should be selected as follows Standard HRC line fuses Minimum 150 motor full load current Motor rated line fuses Minimum rating 100 150 motor full load current Motor control circuit breaker minimum long time setting 150 motor full load current Motor contro...

Page 24: ...MCD5 0141B 320000 170M2621 170M2621 170M2621 MCD5 0195B 320000 170M2621 170M2621 170M2621 MCD5 0215B 320000 170M2621 170M2621 170M2621 MCD5 0245C 320000 170M2621 170M2621 170M2621 MCD5 0360C 320000 170M6010 170M6010 170M6010 MCD5 0380C 320000 170M6011 170M6011 MCD5 0428C 320000 170M6011 170M6011 MCD5 0595C 1200000 170M6015 170M6015 170M6014 MCD5 0619C 1200000 170M6015 170M6015 170M6014 MCD5 0790C ...

Page 25: ...280FM 280FM MCD5 0131B 125000 280FM 280FM 280FM MCD5 0141B 320000 450FMM 450FMM 450FMM MCD5 0195B 320000 450FMM 450FMM 450FMM MCD5 0215B 320000 450FMM 450FMM 450FMM MCD5 0245C 320000 450FMM 450FMM 450FMM MCD5 0360C 320000 MCD5 0380C 320000 400FMM 400FMM 400FMM MCD5 0428C 320000 MCD5 0595C 1200000 630FMM 630FMM MCD5 0619C 1200000 630FMM 630FMM MCD5 0790C 2530000 MCD5 0927C 4500000 MCD5 1200C 450000...

Page 26: ...HSJ225 HSJ225 MCD5 0131B 125000 HSJ250 HSJ250 MCD5 0141B 320000 HSJ300 HSJ300 MCD5 0195B 320000 HSJ350 HSJ350 MCD5 0215B 320000 HSJ400 HSJ400 MCD5 0245C 320000 HSJ450 HSJ450 MCD5 0360C 320000 Not suitable Not suitable MCD5 0380C 320000 MCD5 0428C 320000 MCD5 0595C 1200000 MCD5 0619C 1200000 MCD5 0790C 2530000 MCD5 0927C 4500000 MCD5 1200C 4500000 MCD5 1410C 6480000 MCD5 1600C 12500000 Table 4 20 T...

Page 27: ...X0315 A070URD30XXX0315 A070URD30XXX0315 MCD5 0195B 320000 A070URD30XXX0450 A070URD30XXX0450 A070URD30XXX0450 MCD5 0215B 320000 A070URD30XXX0450 A070URD30XXX0450 A070URD30XXX0450 MCD5 0245C 320000 A070URD30XXX0450 A070URD30XXX0450 A070URD30XXX0450 MCD5 0360C 320000 A070URD33XXX0630 A070URD33XXX0630 A070URD33XXX0630 MCD5 0380C 320000 A070URD33XXX0700 A070URD33XXX0700 MCD5 0428C 320000 A070URD33XXX07...

Page 28: ...65 18 AJT175 A070URD30XXX0315 MCD5 0195B 200 65 18 AJT200 A070URD30XXX0450 MCD5 0215B 220 65 18 AJT250 A070URD30XXX0450 MCD5 0245C 255 85 85 AJT300 A070URD30XXX0450 MCD5 0360C 360 85 85 AJT400 A070URD33XXX0630 MCD5 0380C 380 85 85 AJT450 A070URD33XXX0700 MCD5 0425B 430 85 85 AJT450 A070URD33XXX0700 MCD5 0595C 620 85 85 A4BQ800 A070URD33XXX1000 MCD5 0619C 650 85 85 A4BQ800 A070URD33XXX1000 MCD5 079...

Page 29: ...ol supply model dependent 2 Outputs 07 08 Programmable analog output 16 08 24 VDC output 3 Remote control inputs 11 16 Programmable input 15 16 Start 17 18 Stop 25 18 Reset 4 Motor thermistor input PTC only 5 Relay outputs 13 14 Relay output A 21 22 24 Relay output B 33 34 Relay output C Table 4 23 Electrical Installation MCD 500 Operating Instruction 28 MG17K402 VLT is a registered Danfoss tradem...

Page 30: ...tput 16 08 24 VDC output 3 Remote control inputs 11 16 Programmable input 15 16 Start 17 18 Stop 25 18 Reset 4 Motor thermistor input PTC only 5 Relay outputs 13 14 Relay output A 21 22 24 Relay output B 33 34 Relay output C Table 4 24 NOTE MCD5 0245C current transformers are located on the output Bypass terminals are labelled T1B T2B and T3B Electrical Installation MCD 500 Operating Instruction M...

Page 31: ...n closer to its safe maximum operating temperature while still being protected from thermal damage The percentage of motor thermal capacity used during each start is stored in memory The starter can be configured to automatically determine whether or not the motor has sufficient thermal capacity remaining to successfully complete another start The memory function of the model means that the motor ...

Page 32: ...r applications where the load can vary between starts for example a conveyor which may start loaded or unloaded Set 1 5 Initial Current to a level that will start the motor with a light load and 1 4 Current Limit to a level that will start the motor with a heavy load the load breaks away easily but starting time needs to be extended for example a centrifugal pump where pipeline pressure needs to b...

Page 33: ...n conjunction with current ramp or constant current starting Kickstart can be useful to help start loads that require high breakaway torque but then accelerate easily for example flywheel loads such as presses 700 600 500 300 100 400 200 10 20 30 40 50 Rotor speed full speed 60 70 80 90 100 177HA508 10 Current motor full load current 1 5 4 6 3 2 Illustration 5 5 1 1 7 Kickstart Level 2 1 8 Kicksta...

Page 34: ...D 500 programmed for AAC Adaptive Control starting or stopping or if the starter has been tested on a different motor prior to actual installation the starter will need to learn the characteristics of the new motor The MCD 500 will automatically re learn the motor s characteristics if 1 1 Motor Full Load Current or 1 12 Adaptive Control Gain is changed 5 4 4 Brake Brake reduces the time the motor ...

Page 35: ...ompletely and will coast to stop by the end of the braking period 100 70 0 30 1 2 3 177HA511 10 Time Speed Illustration 5 8 1 1 11 Stop Time 2 1 16 Brake Time 3 Coast to stop time Table 5 6 NOTE When using DC brake the mains supply must be connected to the soft starter input terminals L1 L2 L3 in positive phase sequence and 2 1 Phase Sequence must be set to Positive only NOTE For loads which may v...

Page 36: ... the motor during jog operation 5 6 Inside Delta Operation AAC Jog and Brake functions are not supported in inside delta six wire operation If these functions are programmed when the starter is connected inside delta the behaviour is as given below AAC Start The starter performs a Constant Current Start AAC Stop The starter performs a TVR Soft Stop if Stop Time is 0 secs If Stop Time is set to 9 s...

Page 37: ...oller mill 4 5 x FLC Tumbler 4 0 x FLC Wire draw machine 5 0 x FLC Food Processing Bottle washer 3 0 x FLC Centrifuge 4 0 x FLC Dryer 4 5 x FLC Mill 4 5 x FLC Palletiser 4 5 x FLC Separator 4 5 x FLC Slicer 3 0 x FLC Pulp and Paper Dryer 4 5 x FLC Re pulper 4 5 x FLC Shredder 4 5 x FLC Petrochemical Ball mill 4 5 x FLC Centrifuge 4 0 x FLC Extruder 5 0 x FLC Screw conveyor 4 0 x FLC Transport Mach...

Page 38: ... 5 x FLC Chipper 4 5 x FLC Circular saw 3 5 x FLC Debarker 3 5 x FLC Edger 3 5 x FLC Hydraulic power pack 3 5 x FLC Planer 3 5 x FLC Sander 4 0 x FLC Table 5 10 Application Examples MCD 500 Operating Instruction MG17K402 VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark 37 5 5 ...

Page 39: ... 5 6 7 4 2 A 3 1 177HA522 10 24 VDC Illustration 5 10 1 Control voltage model dependent KM1 Main contactor 2 24 VDC output F1 Semiconductor fuses optional 3 Remote control inputs S1 Start stop 4 Motor thermistor input PTC only S2 Reset contact 5 Relay outputs 13 14 Relay output A 6 3 phase supply 21 22 24 Relay output B 7 Motor terminals 33 34 Relay output C Table 5 11 Parameter settings 4 1 Relay...

Page 40: ...3 10 Illustration 5 11 1 Control voltage model dependent KM1 Bypass contactor 2 24 VDC output F1 Semiconductor fuses optional 3 Remote control inputs S1 Start contact 4 Motor thermistor input PTC only S2 Stop contact 5 Relay outputs S3 Reset contact 6 3 phase supply 13 14 Relay output A 7 Motor terminals 21 22 24 Relay output B 33 34 Relay output C Table 5 12 Parameter settings 4 4 Relay B Functio...

Page 41: ... 4 2 A 3 1 177HA524 10 Illustration 5 12 1 Control voltage model dependent S1 Start stop contact 2 24 VDC output S2 Reset contact 3 Remote control inputs S3 Emergency Run contact 4 Motor thermistor input PTC only 13 14 Relay output A 5 Relay outputs 21 22 24 Relay output B 6 3 phase supply 33 34 Relay output C 7 Motor terminals Table 5 13 Parameter settings 3 3 Input A Function Select Emergency Ru...

Page 42: ... voltage model dependent S1 Start stop contact 2 24 VDC output S2 Reset contact 3 Remote control inputs S3 Auxiliary trip contact 4 Motor thermistor input PTC only 13 14 Relay output A 5 Relay outputs 21 22 24 Relay output B 6 3 phase supply 33 34 Relay output C 7 Motor terminals Table 5 14 Parameter settings 3 3 Input A Function Select Input Trip N O assigns the Input A to Auxiliary Trip N O func...

Page 43: ...op C Run 25 18 Reset D Stop 2 Motor E Zero speed 3 Three phase supply 5 Start signal 2 3 or 4 wire 6 Zero speed detect 7 Zero speed sensor Table 5 15 For details on configuring DC Brake see 5 4 4 Brake NOTE When using DC brake the mains supply must be connected to the soft starter input terminals L1 L2 L3 in positive phase sequence and 2 1 Phase Sequence must be set to Positive only 5 13 Soft Brak...

Page 44: ...n delay timer S1 Start contact KT2 Brake delay timer S2 Stop contact KT3 Shaft rotation sensor delay timer S3 Reset contact Table 5 16 Parameter settings 3 3 Input A Function Select Motor Set Select assigns Input A for Motor set selection Set starting performance characteristics using the primary motor set parameter group 1 Set braking performance characteristics using the secondary motor settings...

Page 45: ...t signal it closes the high speed contactor KM1 and star contactor KM3 then controls the motor according to the primary motor settings parameters 1 1 through 1 16 When the soft starter receives a low speed start signal it closes the low speed contactor KM2 This closes Input A and the MCD 500 controls the motor according to the secondary motor settings parameters 7 1 through 7 16 NOTE If the MCD 50...

Page 46: ...1 Reset contact 4 3 phase supply KA2 Remote start relay high speed 21 22 24 Relay output B 5 Motor terminals KM1 Line contactor high speed Table 5 17 NOTE Contactors KM2 and KM3 must be mechanically interlocked Parameter settings 3 3 Input A Function Select Motor Set Select assigns Input A for Motor set selection Set high speed performance characteristics using parameters 1 1 2 9 Set low speed per...

Page 47: ... 1 Four line display for status and programming details 2 Display control buttons Status Return to the status displays Quick Menu Open the Quick Menu Main Menu Open the Main Menu Alarm Log Open the Alarm Log 3 Menu navigation buttons Back Exit the menu or parameter or cancel a parameter change OK Enter a menu or parameter or save a parameter change Scroll to the next or previous menu or parameter ...

Page 48: ...E The LCP version is only displayed if a Remote LCP 501 is connected when control power is applied If no remote LCP is present only the control software and model software versions will be displayed 6 4 Control Methods The MCD 500 can be controlled via the control buttons on the LCP local control via the remote inputs remote control or via the serial communication network Local control is only ava...

Page 49: ...lays a wide range of performance information about the soft starter Press Status to access the status display screens then use and to select the information to display To return to the status screens from within a menu press Back repeatedly or press Status Temperature monitoring Programmable screen see parameters 8 2 8 5 Current Frequency Motor power Last start information Date and time SCR Conduc...

Page 50: ... Table 6 12 6 6 8 Date and Time S8 The date time screen shows the current system date and time 24 hour format For details on setting the date and time see 8 1 Set Date and Time Ready S8 MS1 000 0A 000 0kW YYYY MMM DD HH MM SS Table 6 13 6 6 9 SCR Conduction Bargraph The SCR conduction bargraph shows the level of conduction on each phase 177HA513 10 Illustration 6 2 6 6 10 Performance Graphs The MC...

Page 51: ...ss code press OK The LCP will display an acknowledgement message before continuing To change the access code use 15 1 Access Code Enter Access Code OK Access Allowed SUPERVISOR Table 7 1 NOTE The protection simulation and output simulation are also protected by the security access code The counters and thermal model reset can be viewed without entering an access code but an access code must be ent...

Page 52: ...rrent Dly 3 Inputs 3 3 Input A Function 3 4 Input A Name 3 5 Input A Trip 3 6 Input A Trip Dly 3 7 Input A Initial Dly 4 Outputs 4 1 Relay A Function 4 2 Relay A On Delay 4 3 Relay A Off Delay 4 4 Relay B Function 4 5 Relay B On Delay 4 6 Relay B Off Delay 4 7 Relay C Function 4 8 Relay C On Delay 4 9 Relay C Off Delay 4 10 Low Current Flag 4 11 High Current FLag 4 12 Motor Temp Flag 5 Start Stop ...

Page 53: ...rt Mode Adaptive Start Profile Start Ramp Time Stop Mode Adaptive Stop Profile Stop Time Adaptive Control Early Acceleration 5 seconds Adaptive Control Late Deceleration 5 seconds Start Mode Start Ramp Time Current Limit Stop Mode Adaptive Stop Profile Stop Time Constant Current 5 seconds 400 Adaptive Control Constant Deceleration 10 seconds Fan Damped Crusher Rotary Motor Full Load Current Motor ...

Page 54: ...e parameters in a group press OK to return to the previous level press Back to close Parameters press the Back To change a parameter value scroll to the appropriate parameter and press OK to enter edit mode to alter the parameter setting use the and buttons to save changes press OK The setting shown on the display will be saved and the LCP will return to the parameter list to cancel changes press ...

Page 55: ...uto Start Type 15 3 Emergency Run 2 2 Current Imbalance 5 2 Auto Start Time 15 4 Current Calibrat 2 3 Current Imbal Dly 5 3 Auto Stop Type 15 5 Main Cont Time 2 4 Undercurrent 5 4 Auto Stop Time 15 6 Bypass Cont Time 2 5 Undercurrent Dly 6 Auto Reset 15 7 Motor Connection 2 6 Inst Overcurrent 6 1 Auto Reset Action 15 8 Jog Torque 2 7 Inst Ocrnt Dly 6 2 Maximum Resets 16 Protection Action 2 8 Frequ...

Page 56: ... current ramp starting is not required set the initial current equal to the current limit See 5 3 Starting Modes for more details 1 6 Start Ramp Time Range Function 10 secs 1 180 secs Sets the total start time for an AAC Adaptive Control start or the ramp time for current ramp starting from the initial current to the current limit See 5 3 Starting Modes for more details 1 7 Kickstart Level Range F...

Page 57: ...r more details Early Deceleration Constant Deceleration Late Acceleration 7 4 1 Brake Brake uses DC injection to actively slow the motor See 5 4 Stopping Modes for more details 1 15 Brake Torque Range Function 20 20 100 Sets the amount of brake torque the MCD 500 will use to slow the motor 1 16 Brake Time Range Function 1 sec 1 30 secs Sets the duration for DC injection during a braking stop NOTE ...

Page 58: ...ied tolerance 2 8 Frequency Check Option Function Do not Check Start Only Start Run Run Only Determines when the starter will monitor for a frequency trip 2 9 Frequency Variation Option Function Selects the soft starter s tolerance for frequency variation Running a motor outside its specified frequency for long periods can cause damage and premature failure 2 Hz 5 Hz 10 Hz 15 Hz 2 10 Frequency Del...

Page 59: ... is open the starter is in local mode and can be controlled via the LCP When the input is closed the starter is in remote mode The Hand On and Auto On buttons are disabled and the soft starter will 3 3 Input A Function Option Function ignore any Local Remote select command from the serial communications network To use Input A to select between local and remote control 3 1 Local Remote must be set ...

Page 60: ...as parameters 4 1 to 4 3 configure Relay A 4 4 Relay B Function Option Function Selects the function of Relay B changeover Off Relay B is not used Main Contactor The relay closes when the MCD 500 receives a start command and remains closed as long as the motor is receiving voltage Run The relay closes when the starter changes to run state Trip The relay closes when the starter trips Warning The re...

Page 61: ...n analog output which can be connected to associated equipment to monitor motor performance 4 13 Analog Output A Option Function Selects which information will be reported via analog output A Current FLC Current as a percentage of motor full load current Motor Temp Motor temperature as a percentage of the motor service factor calculated by the soft starter s thermal model Motor kW Motor kilowatts ...

Page 62: ... Loss Mains Frequency B Undercurrent Instantaneous Overcurrent Input A Trip C Motor Overload Motor Thermistor Starter Overtemperature Table 7 7 Other trips cannot be automatically reset This function is ideal for remote installations using 2 wire control in Auto On mode If the 2 wire start signal is present after an auto reset the MCD 500 will restart 6 1 Auto Reset Action Option Function Selects ...

Page 63: ...ecs Sets the kickstart duration A setting of 0 disables kickstart 7 9 Excess Start Time 2 Range Function Excess start time is the maximum time the MCD 500 will attempt to start the motor If the motor does not reach full speed within the programmed limit the starter will trip Set for a period slightly longer than required for a normal healthy start A setting of 0 disables excess start time protecti...

Page 64: ... state starting running stopping or tripped Only available for Top L and Btm L Motor Current The average current measured on three phases Motor pf The motor s power factor measured by the soft starter Mains Frequency The average frequency measured on three phases Motor kW The motor s running power in kilowatts Motor HP The motor s running power in horsepower Motor Temp The motor s temperature calc...

Page 65: ... soft starter Mains Frequency The average frequency measured on three phases Motor kW The motor s running power in kilowatts Motor HP The motor s running power in horsepower Motor Temp The motor s temperature calculated by the thermal model kWh The number of kilowatt hours the motor has run via the soft starter Hours Run The number of hours the motor has run via the soft starter 7 11 2 Performance...

Page 66: ... all trips If a normal start is not possible a DOL start via the internal bypass relays will be attempted For non bypassed models an external emergency run bypass contactor may be used 15 4 Current Calibration Range Function 100 85 115 Motor Current Calibration calibrates the soft starter s current monitoring circuits to match an external current metering device Use the following formula to determ...

Page 67: ...equency 16 6 Heatsink Overtemp 16 7 Excess Start Time 16 8 Input A Trip 16 9 Motor Thermistor 16 10 Starter Comms 16 11 Network Comms 16 12 Battery Clock 16 13 Low Control Volts Trip Starter Warn and Log Log Only 7 14 Factory Parameters These parameters are restricted for Factory use and are not available to the user Programming MCD 500 Operating Instruction 66 MG17K402 VLT is a registered Danfoss...

Page 68: ...el and then OK to load save the selection or exit the screen Tools Load Defaults Load User Set 1 Save User Set 1 Table 8 1 Load Defaults No Yes Table 8 2 When the action has been completed the screen will briefly display a confirmation message then return to the status screens 8 3 Reset Thermal Model NOTE This function is protected by the security access code The MCD 500 s advanced thermal modelli...

Page 69: ...will appear in the log 8 5 Output Signal Simulation NOTE This function is protected by the security access code The LCP allows the user to simulate output signalling in order to confirm that the output relays are operating correctly NOTE To test operation of the flags motor temperature and low high current set an output relay to the appropriate function and monitor the relay s behaviour To use the...

Page 70: ...m Logs 2 Scroll to Event Log and press OK 3 Use and to select an event to view and press OK to display details To close the log and return to the main display press Back 8 8 3 Counters NOTE This function is protected by the security access code The performance counters store statistics on the starter s operation Hours run lifetime and since counter last reset Number of starts lifetime and since co...

Page 71: ...the motor windings A light load on the motor Current imbalance can also be caused by incorrect cabling between the external bypass contactor and the soft starter or an internal problem with the soft starter particularly an SCR that has failed open circuit A failed SCR can only be definitely diagnosed by replacing the SCR and checking the starter s performance Related Parameters 2 3 2 3 and 16 2 Ex...

Page 72: ...d Phase loss can also be caused by a failed SCR particularly an SCR that has failed open circuit A failed SCR can only be definitely diagnosed by replacing the SCR and checking the starter s performance Related Parameters None L1 T1 Shorted L2 T2 Shorted L3 T3 Shorted During prestart checks the starter has detected a shorted SCR or a short within the bypass contactor as indicated Related Parameter...

Page 73: ...n a start command is given and remains closed until the end of a soft stop If testing the soft starter with a small motor it must draw at least 2 of its minimum FLC setting on each phase Related Parameters None Starter Comms There is a problem with the connection between the soft starter and the optional communi cations module Remove and reinstall the module If the problem persists contact your lo...

Page 74: ...t Delay The motor may be too hot to permit a start If Par 2 12 Motor Temperature Check is set to Check the soft starter will only permit a start when it calculates that the motor has sufficient thermal capacity to complete the start successfully Wait for the motor to cool before attempting another start The emergency stop function may be active If Par 3 3 is set to Emergency Stop and there is an o...

Page 75: ...harac teristics Subsequent starts use AAC Non resettable THERMISTOR CCT trip when there is a link between Thermistor input 05 06 or when the motor thermistor connected between 05 06 is permanently removed The thermistor input is enabled once a link is fitted and short circuit protection has activated Remove the link then load the default parameter set This will disable the thermistor input and cle...

Page 76: ...ive current 100 kA Electromagnetic capability compliant with EU Directive 89 336 EEC EMC Emissions IEC 60947 4 2 Class B and Lloyds Marine No 1 Specification EMC Immunity IEC 60947 4 2 Inputs Input Rating Active 24 VDC 8 mA approx Start 15 16 Normally open Stop 17 18 Normally closed Reset 25 18 Normally closed Programmable input 11 16 Normally open Motor thermistor 05 06 Trip 3 6 kΩ reset 1 6kΩ Ou...

Page 77: ...fication RoHS Compliant with EU Directive 2002 95 EC 10 1 Accessories 10 1 1 LCP Remote Mounting Kit The MCD 500 LCP can be mounted up to 3 metres away from the soft starter allowing remote control and monitoring The remote LCP also allows parameter settings to be copied between soft starters 175G0096 Control Panel LCP501 10 1 2 Communication Modules MCD 500 soft starters support network communica...

Page 78: ...ety and can be used on MCD 500 soft starter models 0131B 1600C Finger guards fit over the soft starter terminals to prevent accidental contact with live terminals Finger guards provide IP20 protection MCD5 0131B MCD5 0215B 175G5662 MCD5 245C 175G5663 MCD5 0360C MCD5 0927C 175G5664 MCD5 1200C MCD5 1600C 175G5665 10 1 5 Surge Protection Kit Lightning Protection As standard MCD 500 rated impulse with...

Page 79: ...destroy sensitive electronic components When performing service proper ESD equipment should be used to prevent possible damage from occurring All units are manufactured with input and output bus bars at the bottom of the unit as standard The input and or output bus bars can be moved tot he top of the unit if required Bus Bar Adjustment Procedur MCD 500 Operating Instruction 78 MG17K402 VLT is a re...

Page 80: ...he starter For input bus bars the short curved end should be outside the starter For output bus bars the unthreaded hole should be outside the starter 2 Replace the dome washers with the flat face towards the bus bar then tighten the bolts holding the bus bars in place to 20 Nm 3 Place the CT assembly over the input bus bars and screw the assembly to the body of the starter see note 4 Run all wiri...

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