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
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Reliable |
Maximum uptime |
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Ambient temperature 50 °C without derating |
Less need for cooling or oversizing |
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Available in IP 00, 20, 21, 54, 55 and 66 |
Suitable for harsh and wash down areas |
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enclosures |
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Resistant to wear and tear |
Low lifetime cost |
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Back-channel cooling for frame D, E and F |
Prolonged lifetime of electronics |
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User-friendly |
Saves commissioning and operating costs |
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Plug-and-play technology |
Easy upgrade and change over |
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Awarded control panel |
User-friendly |
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Intuitive VLT® interface |
Saves time |
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Pluggable cage clamp connectors |
Easy connection |
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Exchangeable languages |
User-friendly |
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Intelligent |
Design flexibility |
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Intelligent warning systems |
Warning before controlled stop |
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Safe stop |
Safety cat. 3 (EN 954-1), PL d (ISO 13849-1), |
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Stop cat. 0 (EN 60204-1) |
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Advanced plug-in features |
Easy commissioning |
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STO: Safe Torque Off (IEC 61800-5-2) |
SIL 2 (IEC 61508) |
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SIL CL 2 (IEC 62061) |
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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. +45 74 88 22 22, Fax +45 74 65 25 80 www.danfoss.com/drives, E-mail: info@danfoss.com
DKDD.PM.303.A2.02 |
VLT® is a trademark of Danfoss A/S |
Produced by PE-MSMBM 2014.09 |