
10.1.3 PC Software
MCD PC Software can be used in conjunction with a communications module to provide the following functionality for
networks of up to 99 soft starters.
Feature
MCD-201
MCD-202
MCD500
Operational control (Start, Stop,
Reset, Quick Stop)
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Starter status monitoring (Ready,
Starting, Running, Stopping,
Tripped)
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Performance monitoring (motor
current, motor temperature)
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Upload parameter settings
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Download parameter settings
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Table 10.1
The PC software available from Danfoss's website is:
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WinMaster: VLT
®
Soft Starter software for control, configuration and management
•
: VLT
®
software for configuration and management.
10.1.4 Finger Guard Kit
Finger guards may be specified for personnel safety 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.
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MCD5-0131B
~
MCD5-0215B: 175G5662
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MCD5-245C: 175G5663
•
MCD5-0360C
~
MCD5-0927C: 175G5664
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MCD5-1200C
~
MCD5-1600C: 175G5665
10.1.5 Surge Protection Kit (Lightning Protection)
As standard, MCD 500 rated impulse withstand voltage is limited to 4 kV. The surge protection kits protect the system and
make the soft starter immune to high voltage impulses.
6kV
•
175G0100 SPD Surge protection kit for G1
•
175G0101 SPD Surge protection kit, G2-G5
12kV
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175G0102 SPD Surge protection kit for G1
•
175G0103 SPD Surge protection kit, G1-G5
M
3 ~
1/L1
2/T1
1/L1
1/L1
2/T1
2/T1
E
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14
KM1
177R
A001.10
Illustration 10.1
Specifications
MCD 500 Operating Instruction
MG17K402 - VLT
®
is a registered Danfoss trademark
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