Danfoss VLT Soft Starter MCD 600 User Manual

2 Introduction
2.1 Product Design
The EtherNet/IP Card allows the soft starter to connect to an Ethernet network and be controlled or monitored using an Ethernet
communication model.
Familiarity with Ethernet protocols and networks is required to operate the device successfully. For difficulties arising from using
this device with 3
rd
-party products, including PLCs, scanners, and commissioning tools, contact the relevant supplier.
2.2 Compatibility
This communication expansion card is suitable for use with VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600.
This Installation Guide is intended for use with version 2.x of the VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600 EtherNet/IP Card. Version 1.x of the
EtherNet/IP Card does not support custom users, TCP connection, or IoT operation.
2.3 Network Connection
Table 1: Supported Protocols
Protocols
EtherNet/IP
Industrial Ethernet via EtherNet/IP
TCP
Transmission control protocol to connect to port 4000 of a PC
MQTT
Message queue telemetry transport
OPC UA
Open platform communications unified architecture
4/T2
READY RUN TRIP LOCAL
Exit
Reset
Menu
Store
2/T1 6/T3
1/L1 3/L2
5/L3
VLT
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Soft Starter
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Illustration 1: Overview of Network Connections
1
Soft starter
2
Network switch
3
IoT connection (MQTT/OPC UA)
4
Industrial Ethernet connection to programmable
logic controller
5
TCP connection to VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT
10. Refer to the VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10
Operating Guide for connection details.
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Introduction
EtherNet/IP Card
Installation Guide

Danfoss VLT Soft Starter MCD 600 Specifications

General

Brand	Danfoss
Model	VLT Soft Starter MCD 600
Category	Controller
Language	English