1 Introduction1.1 Purpose of the ManualThis installation guide provides information for quick instal-lation of a VLT® CANopen MCA 105 interface in the VLT®frequency converter.The installation guide is intended for use by qualifiedpersonnel. Users are assumed to be familiar with the VLT®frequency converter, with CANopen technology, and withthe PC or PLC that is used as a master in the system.Read the instructions before installation and ensure thatinstructions for safe installation are observed.VLT® is a registered trademark.1.2 Additional ResourcesResources available for the frequency converters andoptional equipment:• The VLT® AutomationDrive FC 301/FC 302Operating Instructions provide the necessaryinformation for getting the frequency converterup and running.• The VLT® AutomationDrive FC 301/FC 302 DesignGuide provides detailed information aboutcapabilities and functionality to design motorcontrol systems.• The VLT® AutomationDrive FC 301/FC 302Programming Guide provides greater detail onworking with parameters and many applicationexamples.• The VLT® CANopen MCA 105 Installation Guideprovides information about installing theCANopen and troubleshooting.• The VLT® CANopen MCA 105 Programming Guideprovides information about configuring thesystem, controlling the frequency converter,parameter access, programming, troubleshooting,as well as some typical application examples.Supplementary publications and manuals are availablefrom Danfoss. See vlt-drives.danfoss.com/Support/Technical-Documentation/ for listings.1.3 Product Overview1.3.1 Intended UseThis installation guide relates to the CANopen interface.Ordering numbers:• 130B1103 (uncoated)• 130B1205 (coated)CANopen is a low-level network that standardises onlycommunications between industrial devices (sensors, limitswitches, motor controls) and high-level devices(controllers). Configure CANopen systems to operate in amaster-slave or in a distributed control architecture usingpeer-to-peer communication.The CANopen interface is designed to communicate withany master abiding by the CANopen standard.VLT® CANopen MCA 105 is intended for use with VLT®AutomationDrive FC 301/FC 302.1.3.2 Items SuppliedWhen the fieldbus option is not factory mounted, thefollowing items are supplied:• Fieldbus option and connector.• LCP cradle.• Front covers (in various sizes).• Stickers.• Accessories bag (including EMC bracket).• Installation guide.1.4 Approvals and CertificationsMore approvals and certifications are available. For moreinformation, contact a Danfoss local partner.Introduction VLT® CANopen MCA 1052 Danfoss A/S © 05/2015 All rights reserved. MG33J40211