2 IntroductionThe VLT® Soft Starter MCD 500 is an advanced digital softstart solution for 11–850 kW (15–1150 hp) motors. The softstarters provide a complete range of motor and systemprotection features and are designed for reliableperformance in the most demanding installation situations.2.1.1 Feature ListModels for all connection requirements• 21–1600 A (in-line connection).• In-line or inside delta connection.• Internally bypassed up to 961 A.• Mains voltage: 200–525 V AC or 380–690 V AC.• Control voltage: 24 V AC/V DC, 110–120 V AC, or220–240 V AC.User-friendly LCP• Loggings.• Real-time graphs.• SCR conduction bar graph.Tools• Application set-ups.• Date and time stamped event log with 99 entries.• 8 most recent trips.• Counters.• Protection simulation.• Output signal simulation.Inputs and outputs• Local or remote control input options.(3 x fixed, 1 x programmable).• Relay outputs (3 x programmable).• Analog programmable output.• 24 V DC 200 mA supply output.Start and run modes• Adaptive control.• Constant current.• Current ramp.• Kick start.• Jog.• Emergency run operation.Stop modes• Adaptive deceleration control.• Timed voltage ramp soft stop.• DC brake.• Soft brake.• Starter disable.Other features• Auto start/stop timer.• Second-order thermal model.• Battery back-up of clock and thermal model.• Optional DeviceNet, Modbus, Ethernet, orPROFIBUS communication modules.Comprehensive protection• Wiring/connection/supply- Motor connection.- Phase sequence.- Power loss.- Individual phase loss.- Mains frequency.• Current- Excess start time.- Current imbalance.- Undercurrent.- Instant overcurrent.• Thermal- Motor thermistor.- Motor overload.- Bypass contactor overload.- Heat sink temperature.• Communication- Network comms.- Starter comms.• External- Input trip.• Starter- Individually short-circuited SCR.- Battery/clock.Introduction VLT® Soft Starter MCD 5008 Danfoss A/S © 05/2016 All rights reserved. MG17K60222