Danfoss VLT Compact Starter MCD 201 and MCD 202

Compact but powerful soft starters

Two series of soft starters that provide a total motor starting solution for motors up to 110 kW. The MCD 201 offers efficient motor-starting features, while the extended MCD 202 version provides enhanced soft-start functionality and additional motor-protection features

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VLT MCD 201 and MCD 202

The series of soft starters offer easy DIN rail mounting for sizes up to 30 kW, 2-wire or 3-wire start/stop control and excellent starting duty (4 x le for 6 seconds; heavy starting ratings at 4 x le for 20 seconds). They are compatible with grounded delta power systems.

Supply voltages and power range

3 x 200-575 V…7.5-110 kW (200 A)
24 V AC or DC/110-440 V AC

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Easy connectivity for the soft starter to Ethernet/IP-based networks, such as Rockwell PLC systems

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Panel space can be saved due to the compact size

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Installation costs are minimized and power loss eliminated thanks to the built-in bypass

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More starts per hour and a higher load is possible as a result of advanced SCR Control Algorithms that balance output waveform

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Overall project investment is reduced due to essential motor protections

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No external cooling or oversizing is necessary thanks to the maximum ambient temperature of 50°C without derating

Fact sheet

Download the MCD 201 & 202 Fact sheet here

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