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
®
Compact
Starter MCD 201/MCD 202 and VLT
®
Soft Starter MCD 500.
The installation guide is intended for use by qualied
personnel.
Users are assumed to be familiar with:
•
VLT
®
soft starters.
•
EtherNet/IP technology.
•
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.
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:
•
The VLT
®
Compact Starter MCD 200 Operating
Instructions provide the necessary information for
getting the soft starter up and running.
•
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
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:
•
VLT
®
Compact Starter MCD 201/MCD 202,
24 V AC/V DC and 110/240 V AC control voltage.
•
VLT
®
Soft Starter MCD 500, all models.
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.
NOTICE
LOSS OF WARRANTY
The EtherNet/IP Module supports a eld update function
for its internal software. This function is for authorized
service personnel only. Misuse may cause permanent
failure of the module. Unauthorized use voids the
product warranty.
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.
The EtherNet/IP Module operates at the application layer.
Familiarity with Ethernet protocols and networks is
required to operate the EtherNet/IP Module successfully. If
there are diculties when using this device with third-
party products, including PLCs, scanners, and
commissioning tools, contact the relevant supplier.
1.4
Approvals and Certications
More approvals and certications 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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