Danfoss MCO 305 Fact sheet

VLT® AutomationDrive & VLT® Motion Control Option MCO 305

Replace complexity with flexibility

Control your PM motors with a VLT® drive

Improve productivity and cost efficiency without sacrificing precision.

For many years servo technology has been an industry favourite due to its dynamics and precision in synchronising and positioning applications. This level of performance comes at a price, as servo drives may require that

2000-4000 parameters are set during commissioning. A process that adds complexity to the system, including extra time and effort for setup.

VLT® control of PM motors

By replacing a servo drive with a Danfoss VLT® frequency converter to control direct torque, permanent magnet (PM) motors, it is possible to achieve precision and consistency with less system complexity.

VLT drives are easy to install and commission, and provide accurate dynamic motion control, synchronisation, positioning, cam-control, monitoring, and protection. This means that owners can maintain high quality processes, which increase productivity and minimise costs. In fact, it is possible to save up to 40% on costs by choosing a VLT® AutomationDrive and control options, compared with a PLC and servo system.

Increase performance with MCO 305

When combined with the Motion Control Option MCO 305, the AutomationDrive can control extremely complex applications where direct drive and/or torque control are required.

This option is built directly into the drive and the setup is handled via the VLT® Software Tool MCT10. The PC tool includes a programming editor with program examples, graphical cam profile editor and “testrun” and “scope” functions for controller optimisation.

Globally supported standard products

A major advantage of a VLT drive is that it has built on standard components. Extra options are built directly into the drive. VLT drives are available in a wide variety of frame sizes. For customers who already use VLT® AutomationDrives, the fact that the drives can be used to control PM motors enables them to reduce the number of suppliers.

Cost savings with VLT® AutomationDrive and MCO 305 compared with a PLC and servo system

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A system built around standard components is also beneficial when application support is needed. Finding local help and support is easy.

Customers already acquainted with VLT drives will benefit from working with a known platform. New users will quickly see why Danfoss is a leading global supplier of drive solutions.

VLT® AutomationDrive

Power range

n3 x 200-240 V, 0.25-37 kW

n3 x 380-480/500, 0.37-800 kW

n3 x 525-600 V, 0.75-75 kW

n3 x 535-690 V, 37-1200 kW

Motion Control MCO 305 benefits

nAccurate and dynamic motion control

nSynchronisation (electronic shaft)

nPositioning and electronic cam control

nMonitoring and error handling

nLimited jerk function

nProgrammable logical functions

Synchronising functions

nSpeed synchronising

nPosition synchronising

nPosition synchronising with marker corrections

nElectronic cam with dynamic curve calculations

Positioning functions

nAbsolute positioning

nRelative positioning

nTouch-probe positioning

Encoder feedback support

nSSI

nIncremental

nEncoder output (virtual master)

nResolver (with B-option)

nSine-cosine encoder

nCANopen encoder

nHiperface® encoder

nEnDat® encoder

VLT® AutomationDrive

	Feature	Benefit
	Reliable	Maximum uptime
	Ambient temperature 50 °C without derating	Less need for cooling or oversizing
	Available in IP 00, 20, 21, 54, 55 and 66	Suitable for harsh and wash down areas
	enclosures
	Resistant to wear and tear	Low lifetime cost
	Back-channel cooling for frame D, E and F	Prolonged lifetime of electronics
	User-friendly	Saves commissioning and operating costs
	Plug-and-play technology	Easy upgrade and change over
	Awarded control panel	User-friendly
	Intuitive VLT® interface	Saves time
	Pluggable cage clamp connectors	Easy connection
	Exchangeable languages	User-friendly
	Intelligent	Design flexibility
	Intelligent warning systems	Warning before controlled stop
	Safe stop	Safety cat. 3 (EN 954-1), PL d (ISO 13849-1),
		Stop cat. 0 (EN 60204-1)
	Advanced plug-in features	Easy commissioning
	STO: Safe Torque Off (IEC 61800-5-2)	SIL 2 (IEC 61508)
		SIL CL 2 (IEC 62061)
	Intelligent heat management	Excess heat effectively removed

Direct torque control

n Accurate application control n No gearbox with power loss n No mechanical backlash

Danfoss VLT Drives, Ulsnaes 1, DK-6300 Graasten, Denmark, Tel. [phone], Fax [phone] www.danfoss.com/drives, E-mail: [e-mail]

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