MCD 200 Design GuideMG.17.C3.02 – VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark 3MCD 200 Series Overview■ MCD 200 Series Overview■ DescriptionThe Danfoss MCD 200 Soft Starter series comprisestwo separate ranges:• MCD 201• MCD 202MCD 201 and MCD 202 soft starters share a commonpower and mechanical design, but offer different levelsof functionality.MCD 201 soft starters provide TVR (Timed VoltageRamp) starting and stopping control and are designedfor use with an external motor protection device.MCD 202 soft starters provide Current Limit startingcontrol, TVR soft stop and include a range of motorprotection functions.NB!:This manual makes reference to MCD 200,MCD 201 and MCD 202. The MCD 200designation is used when referring to characteristicscommon to both the MCD 201 and MCD 202 ranges.In all other cases the text refers to the specific rangeMCD 201 or MCD 202.MCD 200 soft starters include an integral bypassfunction that bypasses the soft starter SCRs duringrun. This minimises heat dissipation during run andmakes the MCD 200 suitable for installation withinnon-ventilated enclosures without the need for anexternal bypass contactor.■ Ordering Type CodeNominal Motor kW @ 400 Ve.g. 55 kW = 05522 kW = 022Maximum Voltage RatingT4 = 200 - 440 VACT6 = 200 - 575 VACControl Supply VoltageCV1 = 24 VAC/VDCCV3 = 110-240 VAC & 380-440 VACMCD 2 - -Series201 = Soft Start Only202 = Soft Start plus Protection-