Introduction; Purpose Of The Manual; Additional Resources; Product Overview - Danfoss VLT Compact Starter MCD 201 Installation Manual

Introduction

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
Starter MCD 201/MCD 202 and VLT
The installation guide is intended for use by qualified
personnel.
Users are assumed to be familiar with:
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VLT soft starters.
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EtherNet/IP technology.
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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.
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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:
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The VLT Compact Starter MCD 200 Operating
Instructions provide the necessary information for
getting the soft starter up and running.
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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
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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:
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VLT Compact Starter MCD 201/MCD 202,
24 V AC/V DC and 110/240 V AC control voltage.
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VLT Soft Starter MCD 500, all models.
MG17M202
Installation Guide
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Compact
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Soft Starter MCD 500.
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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.
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