Danfoss MCD 100 Fact sheet

VLT® Soft Starter MCD 100

VLT® Soft Starter MCD 100 is a cost effective and extremely compact soft starter for AC motors.

Perfect

match for:

Smaller compressors for example scroll or reciprocating compressors in air-conditioning units

Conveyor systems

Pumps

A true “fit and forget” soft starter for DIN rail mount MCD 100 provides basic soft start and stop function.

A robust semiconductor design

selection can be based on motor power which ensures easy selection.

Can be used for an almost unlimited number of starts per hour without derating.

A universal control voltage (24-480 V AC/ V DC) – simplifies selection and keeps stock at a minimum.

A “fit and forget” contactor design

simplifies installation and reduces required panel space.

Digitally controlled rotary switches

secures precise settings and simplifies installation.

Ratings for heavy duty as standard

simplifies installation and reduces the risk of breakdown

Power range

 

MCD 100-001 ...................................

1,5 kW

MCD 100-007 ...................................

7.5 kW

MCD 100-011.....................................

11 kW

All sizes are rated for line voltage up to 600 V AC.

Feature

Small footprint and compact size

Selection can be based on motor power

Universal control voltage

“Fit and forget” contactor design

User friendly

Easy to install and use

Digitally controlled rotary switches

Easy DIN rail mounting for sizes up to 30 kW

Reliable

Robust semiconductor design

Almost unlimited number of starts per hour without derating

Max. ambient temperature 50° C without derating

Benefit

Saves panel space

Easy selection

Simplifies selection

Keeps stock at a minimum

Simplifies installation

Reduces required panel space

Save commissioning and operating cost

Saves time

Secures precise settings and simplifies installation

Saves time and space

Maximum uptime

Reliable operation

Prevents unauthorized changes

No external cooling or oversizing necessary

Motor torque

Ramp-up time

Ramp-down time

0.5–10 sec.

(Voltage)

0–10 sec.

 

100%

 

 

“Kick start”

 

 

200 msec.

 

 

of max. torque

 

 

0%

 

Time

 

Initial Torque up to

 

 

 

85% of nominal torque

 

Facts about our products

Danfoss MCD 100 Fact sheet

Timed voltage ramp

Micro Soft Start Controller for motors up to 11 kW

Extremely robust SCR design with heavy ratings as standard

Unlimited number of starts per hour

Contactor style design for easy selection, installation and commissioning

Specifications

Mains supply (L1, L2, L3)

 

MCD 100

3 x 208 VAC ~ 600 VAC (+10% / -15%)

Supply frequency (at start)

45 Hz – 66 Hz

Control circuit (A1, A2)

 

MCD 100

24 – 480 VAC/VDC (-15% +10%)

Environmental

 

Degree of protection MCD 100

IP 20

Operating temperatures

-5° C/+40° C (60° C with de-rating)

Pollution Degree

Pollution Degree 3

EMC Emission

 

Equipment class (EMC)

Class A

Conducted radio frequency emission

 

0.15 MHz – 0.5 MHz

< 90 dB (μV)

0.5 MHz – 5 MHz

< 76 dB (μV)

5 MHz – 30 MHz

80-60 dB (μV)

Radiated radio frequency emission

 

30 MHz – 230 MHz

< 30 dB (μV/m)

230 MHz – 1000 MHz

< 37 dB (μV/m)

This product has been designed for Class A equipment. Use of the product in domestic environments may cause radio interference, in wich case the user may be required to employ additional mitigation methods.

EMC Immunity

 

Electro static discharge

4 kV contact discharge, 8 kV air discharge

Radio-frequency electromagnetic field

 

0.15 MHz – 1000 MHz

140 dB (μV)

Rated impulse withstand voltage

4 kV line to earth

(Fast transients 5/50 ns – Burst)

 

Rated insulation voltage

4 kV line to earth, 2 kV line to line

(Surges 1.2/50 μs – 8/20 μs)

 

Voltage dip and short

100 ms (at 40% nominal voltage)

time interruption

 

Short Circuit

 

Rated short-circuit current MCD 100-001

Normal fuses: 25 A gL/gG

SCR I2t rating for semiconductor fuses

72 A2s

Rated short-circuit current MCD 100-007

Normal fuses: 50 A gL/gG

SCR I2t rating for semiconductor fuses

1800 A2s

Rated short-circuit current MCD 100-011

Normal fuses: 80 A gL/gG

SCR I2t rating for semiconductor fuses

6300 A2s

Heat Dissipation

 

MCD 100-001

Max. 4 watts

MCD 100-007 to MCD 100-011

2 watts/Ampere

Standards Approvals

 

UL/C-UL

UL508

CE

IEC 60947-4-2

Dimensions

Model

Power size

Rated current

Dimensions

Approvals

(kW)

(Amps)

(mm) H x W x D

 

 

 

1.5

3 A

102 x 22.5 x 123.5

 

 

 

 

AC-53b: 4-10: 110

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 A

 

 

MCD 100

7.5

AC-53a: 8-3: 100-3000

110 x 45 x 128.1

UL, CE

 

AC-58a: 6-6: 100-3000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25 A

 

 

 

11

AC-53a: 8-3: 100-3000

110 x 90 x 128

 

 

 

AC-58a: 6-6: 100-3000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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