A: You can change the communication settings by navigating to
the Communication Setup section and following the provided
instructions for the specific communication option.

Q: Can I customize the parameter views?

A: Yes, you can customize parameter views by accessing the
Customizations section and utilizing the options available for
customized views and settings.

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Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Operating Guide 1.2 Document and Software Version 1.3 Intended Use 1.4 Software Modules 1.5 Features of the VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 1.6 Versions 1.7 Further Information
2 Safety
2.1 Safety Symbols 2.2 Safety Precautions
3 Installing and Uninstalling
3.1 Introduction to Installation 3.2 Starting the Installation Program 3.3 Selecting the Software Language 3.4 Uninstalling the Software
4 Communication Setup
4.1 Communication Options 4.2 Manual Fieldbus Configuration 4.3 Scan
4.3.1 Automatic Scan 4.3.2 Scan Range Configuration 4.3.3 Scan Network 4.4 RS485 Communication 4.4.1 Set Up the Drive with RS485 Data Communication 4.4.2 Configuring the Fieldbus 4.4.3 USB Data Communication 4.5 MCT 10 with Soft Starters 4.5.1 Setup of Soft Starter 4.5.2 Serial Configuration
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4.5.3 Configuring the Fieldbus 4.5.4 Using the Hilscher NetIdent Protocol 4.5.5 Importing/Exporting Parameter Files, MCD 600 4.6 PROFIBUS DP-V1 Communication 4.6.1 Requirements 4.6.2 Configuring PROFIBUS DP-V1 4.6.3 DP-V1 Connection and PG/PC Interface 4.6.4 Setting Up the PG/PC Interface 4.6.5 PROFIBUS Multitelegrams 4.7 Ethernet-TSC Data Communication 4.7.1 Requirements for Ethernet-TSC Communication 4.7.2 Ethernet-TSC Configuration 4.7.3 PROFINET DCP Scan 4.7.4 Scanning with IP Range 4.7.5 Filtering 4.7.6 Wink Drive 4.7.7 Start Winking 4.7.8 Advanced
5 Parameter Setup
5.1 Introduction 5.2 User Interface
5.2.1 Display 5.2.2 Network and Project Folders 5.3 Setting Up Drives and Folders 5.3.1 Inserting a New Folder 5.3.2 Setting Up Drives, Active Filters, or Soft Starters 5.3.3 Setting Up Low Harmonic Drives 5.3.4 All Parameters Folders 5.3.5 Array Parameters 5.3.6 Sorting 5.4 Customizations 5.4.1 Customized Views 5.4.2 Customize Parameter View Settings 5.4.3 Customize Background Color 5.4.4 Customize Parameter View
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5.4.5 Filtering Parameters 5.4.6 Customize Columns 5.5 Parameter Edit 5.6 Comparison of Parameters 5.7 Compare Multiple Drives 5.8 View Change Log 5.9 Read Drive Operation Status
6 Operation
6.1 Reading and Writing Parameters 6.2 Read From Drive Settings 6.3 Write to Drive Settings 6.4 Communication Fault Tolerance 6.5 Connection Properties 6.6 Read From Drive 6.7 Changing the PROFINET Host Name 6.8 Write to Drive 6.9 Write to Multiple Drives 6.10 Polling
6.10.1 The Polling Function 6.10.2 Stop Polling 6.10.3 Resume Polling 6.10.4 Using Smart Polling (Intelligent Scan Frequency) 6.11 Changing the Setup of a Field Device 6.12 Save Changes to a Hard Disk 6.12.1 Record Online Changes 6.12.2 Saving a Project 6.12.3 Including Drive Information 6.12.4 Exclude Drive Information 6.13 Import of Older Dialog Files 6.14 Printing 6.15 Update Database Information 6.16 Update Drives Firmware Support in MCT 10 6.17 Software Compatibility 6.18 Actual Software Version
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6.19 Conversion Wizard 6.19.1 Conversion 6.19.2 VLT to FC Series 6.19.2.1 VLT to FC Series Converter Function 6.19.2.2 Converting Multiple Drives 6.19.2.3 Import Drive from Excel 6.19.3 FC Series to FC Series Conversion
7 Diagnostics
7.1 Alarm, Warning, and Fault Log Readout 7.2 Localization of Alarms and Warnings 7.3 Storing Alarms/Warnings in Project Files 7.4 Handling the Alarms and Warnings Loggings 7.5 Scope
7.5.1 The Scope Function 7.5.2 Activating the Scope 7.5.3 Configuring the PC Polling Channel 7.5.4 PC Polling Channel Properties 7.5.5 Reuse of PC Polling Channel Settings 7.5.6 Configuring the Drive Real-time Channel 7.5.7 Using Advanced Triggers 7.5.8 Drive Real-time Channel Properties 7.5.9 Communication Control 7.5.10 Additional Functionality 7.5.11 Scope Storage 7.6 Export Log Files
8 Plug-ins
8.1 Smart Logic Controller Plug-in 8.2 Time-based Actions and Preventive Maintenance Plug-ins
8.2.1 Overview of Time-based Actions and Preventive Maintenance Plug-ins 8.2.2 Features of Time-based Actions
8.2.2.1 Clock Functions 8.2.2.2 Date and Time 8.2.2.3 Defining Working Days 8.2.3 Preventive Maintenance
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8.2.4 Timed Actions 8.3 Motor Plug-in
8.3.1 Induction Motors 8.3.2 PM Non-salient SPM 8.3.3 PM Salient IPM 8.3.4 SynRM 8.4 Multi-motor Plug-in 8.4.1 Overview of Multi-motor Plug-in 8.4.2 Defining a Normal Operation Curve 8.4.3 Threshold 8.4.4 Coefficients 8.4.5 Modified Curves 8.5 Cascade Controller Plug-in 8.5.1 Overview of Cascade Controller Plug-in 8.5.2 Tabs in the Cascade Controller Plug-in
8.5.2.1 The Preconditions Tab 8.5.2.2 The Set-up Tab 8.5.2.3 The System Optimizing Tab 8.5.2.4 The Service Tab 8.5.3 Extended Cascade Controller Options 8.5.3.1 Overview of Extended Cascade Controller Options 8.5.3.2 The Set-up Tab 8.5.3.3 Master/Follower 8.5.3.4 Mixed Pumps 8.6 Drive File Manager Plug-in 8.6.1 Customer-specific Initialization Values – CSIV 8.6.2 Creating New CSIV Files 8.6.3 Configuration of CSIV Files 8.6.4 Drive File Manager 8.7 Functional Safety Configuration Plug-in 8.7.1 Introduction 8.7.2 Safe Option Compatibility 8.7.3 Access 8.7.3.1 Password Management 8.7.3.2 Accessing the Safe Plug-in for VLT® Safety Option MCB 15x Series 8.7.4 Safe Plug-in Interface

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8.7.4.1 Overview of the Safe Plug-in Interface 8.7.4.2 Areas in the Safe Plug-in Interface 8.7.4.3 Tabs in the Safe Plug-in Interface 8.7.5 Configuration 8.7.5.1 Configuration Modes 8.7.5.2 Configuring the Safe Plug-in Online 8.7.5.3 Dependencies 8.7.5.4 Advanced Configuration Parameters 8.7.6 Commissioning 8.7.6.1 Commissioning Procedure 8.7.6.2 Commissioning Report 8.7.7 Operation 8.7.7.1 Using the Diagnostics Function 8.7.7.2 Using the Reset Function 8.7.7.3 Changing the Password 8.7.8 Status Plug-in 8.7.9 Drive Control Plug-in 8.7.9.1 Overview of the Drive Control Plug-in 8.7.9.2 Launching the Drive Control Plug-in 8.7.9.3 Setting the Control Word 8.7.9.4 Starting Drive Control 8.7.9.5 Changing Control Word Bits 8.7.9.6 Changing the Reference 8.7.9.7 Open Drive Control Plug-in 8.7.10 Decoder Plug-in 8.7.10.1 Purpose of the Decoder Plug-in 8.7.10.2 Starting the Decoder Plug-in 8.7.11 Condition-based Monitoring (CBM) Plug-in 8.7.11.1 Overview of the Condition-based Monitoring Plug-in 8.7.12 Service Log
9 VLT® Software Customizer
9.1 Introduction 9.1.1 Overview of the VLT® Software Customizer 9.1.2 Activation Key 9.1.3 Disclaimer 9.1.4 Changing the Disclaimer Settings
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9.2 SplashScreen 9.2.1 SplashScreen Menus 9.2.1.1 New from Blank 9.2.1.2 Select from Library 9.2.1.3 Import
9.3 LanguageChanger 9.3.1 LanguageChanger Functions 9.3.1.1 New from Blank 9.3.1.2 Search Filter 9.3.1.3 Advanced Settings 9.3.1.4 Audit 9.3.1.5 Markings
9.4 InitialValues 9.4.1 InitialValues Functions 9.4.1.1 New from Blank 9.4.1.2 Removing Parameters 9.4.1.3 Saving the CSIV File 9.4.1.4 Validation of Parameters During Import
9.5 Writing to Drive 9.5.1 Overview of the Writing to Drive Function 9.5.2 Preserve Original vs. Wipe Original 9.5.3 Removing Files
9.6 Testing in Simaltor 9.6.1 Overview of the Simulator 9.6.2 Installing the Simulator
10 Tool Calling Interface (TCI)
10.1 Introduction 10.2 Installing the GSD/GSDML File 10.3 Creating a Project in TIA 10.4 Use Cases
10.4.1 Doing the Initial Connection 10.4.2 Configuring the TCI
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11.3 SyncPos Read from Drive 11.4 SyncPos Write to Drive
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12.1 Save Error Dialog 12.2 Common Problems and Solutions
12.2.1 Changes are not Saved to PC 12.2.2 Error Message While Installing VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 12.2.3 Error Message Communication Failed 12.2.4 Communication Errors 12.2.5 Help 12.3 Safe Plug-in Troubleshooting 12.3.1 Troubleshooting Communication Errors 12.3.2 Troubleshooting CRC Errors 12.3.3 Warnings and Alarms 12.3.4 Safety Option Warning 12.3.5 Safety Option Reset Message

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Introduction

1 Introduction

1.1 Purpose of the Operating Guide

This guide provides basic knowledge required to use the VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 with Danfoss drives. Familiarity with the following is assumed:

l MS®-WindowsTM at user level. l Setup, process knowledge, and operation of the drive. l Use of and linkage with communication equipment.
The operating guide does not provide any detailed information regarding specific applications or possible solutions and related parameter combinations in the setup and use of a drive. Refer to the drive-related operating guide and design guide. Any update of the guide and instructions related to MCT 10 is available at https://www.danfoss.com.
Familiarity with the PC or PLC master of the system is assumed. Issues regarding hardware or software produced by other manufacturers are beyond the scope of this guide and are not the responsibility of Danfoss.
Refer to the appropriate guides for more information about master-to-master communication, or communication to a non Danfoss follower.
1.2 Document and Software Version

This manual is regularly reviewed and updated. All suggestions for improvement are welcome.

Edition AQ283728700891, version 12

Remarks

Software version

1.3 Intended Use

The VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 enables full system configuration and control. With MCT 10, it is possible to monitor the entire system more efficiently for faster diagnosis and better preventive maintenance.
Use cases of MCT 10:

l For planning a new communication network offline. l For commissioning drives online. l For easy replacement of drives. l For easy expansion of networks with more drives. l For backup of parameter settings of drives in a communication network. l MCT 10 supports PROFIBUS DP-V1 communication via a master class 2 connection. This connection eliminates the need for an extra
communication network.
The communication framework part of MCT 10 is handling the control of the fieldbuses. It provides enhanced capabilities allowing multiple concurrent fieldbus communications. Several fieldbuses can be configured and combined in the same network with MCT 10.

NOTE: If several fieldbuses are created with the same type, make sure that they are configured with different scan ranges.

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1.4 Software Modules
The VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 software is supplied in 2 modules: l MCT 10 software for:
¢ Setting the drive parameters. ¢ Copying parameter sets to and from the drive. ¢ Documentation/printout of setup, including diagrams. ¢ Servicing and fault analysis. l APoss program for creating APoss programs.
1.5 Features of the VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10
l Project-oriented PC tool, 1 tool for all drive series. l Links to all WindowsTM applications possible. l Supports Siemens CP PCMCIA- and PCI cards for PROFIBUS DP-V1 master class 2 connection. l Supports standard interfaces: USB, RS485, Ethernet TSC. l Siemens PG/Field PGs already have the required hardware. l Downwards compatibility with Dos-Dialog (*.mnu) and WinDialog (*.vlt). l WindowsTM Explorer-like interface for quick and easy start-up and navigation.
PC (Master)
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1.6 Versions

VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 is available in 2 versions. Go to https://suite.mydrive.danfoss.com/ for more information and for downloading the program.

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1.7 Further Information
The following guides related to VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 are available: l VLT® PROFIBUS DP-V1 MCA 101 Installation Guide l Drive-specific design guides Refer to https://www.danfoss.com/en/about-danfoss/our-businesses/drives/ for more information. It is also possible to find video training material on this site for operating the MCT 10.

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Safety

2 Safety
2.1 Safety Symbols
The following symbols are used in Danfoss documentation.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE
Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related (for example, messages relating to property damage).
The guide also includes ISO symbols for general warnings, warnings related to hot surfaces and burn hazard, high voltage and electric shock, and referring to the instructions.
ISO warning symbol for general warnings

ISO warning symbol for hot surfaces and burn hazard

ISO warning symbol for high voltage and electric shock

ISO action symbol for referring to the instructions

2.2 Safety Precautions
WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE
Drives contain high voltage when connected to AC mains input, DC supply, load sharing, or permanent motors. Failure to use qualified personnel to install, start up, and maintain the drive can result in death or serious injury.
l Only qualified personnel must install, start up, and maintain the drive. l Before performing any service or repair work, use an appropriate voltage measuring device to make sure
that there is no remaining voltage on the drive.

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WARNING
UNINTENDED START
When the drive is connected to AC mains, DC supply, or load sharing, the motor may start at any time. The motor may start by activation of an external switch, a fieldbus command, an input reference signal from the LCP or LOP, via remote operation using MCT 10 Set-up software, or after a cleared fault condition. Unintended start during programming, service, or repair work can result in death, serious injury, or property damage.
l Disconnect the drive from the mains. l Press [Off/Reset] on the LCP before programming parameters. l Ensure that the drive is fully wired and assembled when it is connected to AC mains, DC supply, or load sharing.
WARNING
DISCHARGE TIME
The drive contains DC-link capacitors, which can remain charged even when the drive is not powered. High voltage can be present even when the warning indicator lights are off. Failure to wait the specified time after power has been removed before performing service or repair work could result in death or serious injury.
l Stop the motor. l Disconnect AC mains, permanent magnet type motors, and remote DC-link supplies, including battery
backups, UPS, and DC-link connections to other drives. l Wait for the capacitors to discharge fully. The discharge time is specified on the drive nameplate. l Measure the voltage level of the capacitors to verify that there is no voltage before opening the drive or
performing any work on the drive.

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3 Installing and Uninstalling
3.1 Introduction to Installation
The VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 software and SyncPos modules are installed via a multilingual, self-explanatory installation program.
3.2 Starting the Installation Program
1. Run MCT10_Vx.xx.msi. 2. Follow the instructions of the installation program.
Ü When the installation process is complete, the MCT 10 Set-up Software is found on the following path:

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3.3 Selecting the Software Language
The Danfoss default language is English. If another language is selected, it becomes the new default. 1. Select Options from the main menu, then select Select Language. 2. Select the wanted language from the scrollbar and click OK.
NOTE: Changing the language affects the parameter language. If an external LCP is connected to the drive, the change of language version does not affect the language in the display.
3. Close and restart MCT 10 to activate the language setting.
3.4 Uninstalling the Software
NOTE: The following procedure is only valid for WindowsTM operating systems. 1. Press Start.

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2. Select Settings. 3. Select Control Panel. 4. Double-click Remove/Add Programs. 5. Select Remove.

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4 Communication Setup
4.1 Communication Options
Drives in the VLT® HVAC Drive FC 102, VLT® AQUA Drive FC 202, VLT® Midi Drive FC 280, and VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302 series are equipped with a USB port. Communication from a PC can be established using a standard AB male-to-male USB cable connected to the drive. No extra hardware or bus configuration is required. If the PC is equipped with more than 1 USB port, several drives can be connected. The USB bus is automatically added to the network bus list.
Establish a hardwired connection through:
l Standard built-in RS485, or l USB port.
The USB interface socket allows devices to be connected and disconnected using hot swapping. When connecting a drive using USB, VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 automatically adds it to the bus list.
If the Ethernet based option is mounted in the drive, for example, VLT® PROFINET MCA 120 or VLT® EtherNet/IP MCA 121, establish the connection via Ethernet based network.
If the VLT® PROFIBUS DP-V1 MCA 101 option is mounted in the drive, establish the connection via PROFIBUS master class 2 connection (MSAC 2)

NOTE: Connect soft starters either via a USB cable or via Ethernet.

NOTICE RISK OF DAMAGE TO PC USB HOST CONTROLLER
When connecting the PC to the drive through the USB cable, there is a risk of damaging the PC USB host controller. l Follow the recommendations for grounding described in the operating guide for the relevant drive. l Use a USB isolator with galvanic isolation to protect the PC USB host controller from ground potential differences when connecting the PC to a drive through a USB cable. l Do NOT use a PC power cable with a ground plug when the PC is connected to the drive through a USB cable.
Communication from a PC can be established via RS232 to RS485 converters or via USB to RS485 converters.

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RS485

Figure 3: Communication from a PC

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After installation, configure the non-plug-and-play networks via the fieldbus configuration dialog. 1. Start the VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10. 2. Select Network. 3. Right-click Network and select Add/Remove/Configure Buses.

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4.3 Scan
4.3.1 Automatic Scan
Only the USB fieldbus is scanned automatically when a drive is connected to the PC. For non-plug-and-play fieldbuses, scan manually for active drives.
4.3.2 Scan Range Configuration
Enter the preferred scan setting by right-clicking on Serial bus and then selecting Configure Bus. Adding a standard bus RS485 or PROFIBUS to the network tree configures the scan range to scan the entire address range. The EthernetTSC bus is added using the current IP address settings. The fieldbus scan range can be configured in several ways:
l Right-click the Fieldbus icon in the network tree and select Configure Bus. l Mark the Fieldbus icon in the network tree and select Configure under Communication in the main menu bar. l Open the Fieldbus Configuration dialog, right-click the Network icon, and select Add/Remove/Configure Buses. l Open from the WindowsTM panel.

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Scan network icon

4.3.3 Scan Network

Scan a fieldbus in 3 ways:

l Right-click the Fieldbus icon in the network tree and select Scan Bus for active drives. l Mark the Fieldbus icon in the network tree and select Scan/Refresh under Communication in the main menu bar. l Mark the Fieldbus icon in the network tree and select the Scan icon on the toolbar. The Scanning for Drives window appears and indicates the progress of the scan.

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Figure 7: Progress of Network Scanning
4.4 RS485 Communication
4.4.1 Set Up the Drive with RS485 Data Communication
All drives can be configured to 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 baud. The serial configuration is always configured with: l 8 data bits. l 1 stop bit. l Even parity.
4.4.2 Configuring the Fieldbus
When using an RS485 converter as the Advantech ADAM converter, VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 indicates online drives available on the fieldbus after scanning.
NOTE: Protocol and advanced settings are for performance optimization and should normally not be changed.
1. Open the Serial Fieldbus Configuration dialog box or right-click the appropriate fieldbus.

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Figure 8: Serial Fieldbus Configuration 2. Set the COM port number.
When using USB to RS485 converters, the actual COM port number can be identified from the device manager part of the WindowsTM control panel.
3. Set the baud rate, parity, and the number of stop bits (must match the settings in the drive). 4. Set the fieldbus scanning range to the available address to limit the time scanning for active drives. 5. Press OK to activate settings or select to restore the default settings.
4.4.3 USB Data Communication

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4.5 MCT 10 with Soft Starters
4.5.1 Setup of Soft Starter
Setting up connectivity to the VLT® Soft Starter MCD 500 and VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600 requires that the USB communication module is mounted on the soft starter. Communication from a PC can be established using a standard AB male-to-male USB cable connected to the USB communication module. If the PC is equipped with more than 1 USB port or a USB HUB, several soft starters can be connected.
4.5.2 Serial Configuration
All soft starters can be configured to 300, 1200, 4800, 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 baud. The serial configuration is always configured with:
l 8 data bits. l 1 stop bit. l No parity.

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4.5.3 Configuring the Fieldbus

1. Add and configure the fieldbus from the Fieldbus Configuration dialog.
If the fieldbus is already added to the network, it can be reconfigured by right-clicking on the appropriate soft starter fieldbus.
2. Set the COM port number. The actual COM port number can be identified from the device manager part of the control panel. 3. Set the baud rate, parity, and the number of stop bits (must match the setting in the soft starter). 4. Reset to Default restores the general settings and fieldbus scanning to factory configuration values.
4.5.4 Using the Hilscher NetIdent Protocol
Use the tool for searching for devices and for identifying and changing IP addresses. The tool also has a filtering function. 1. Click the Tools menu.

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Figure 11: Selecting the Hilscher NetIdent Protocol 3. Select the soft starter for which the IP address should be configured. 4. Click Configure.
4.5.5 Importing/Exporting Parameter Files, MCD 600
With the VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600, a parameter file, (PAR file) can be exported from the soft starter to a USB stick and copied into VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10. After changing the file in MCT 10, the PAR file can be copied back to the USB stick and applied to the soft starter.
1. Create an MCD 600 project soft starter. 2. Right-click the project folder. 3. Select Import Parameters. 4. From the dialog, select the file to import.
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4.6.1 Requirements
Setting up PROFIBUS DP-V1 communication requires a VLT® PROFIBUS DP-V1 MCA 101 option module. Communication from a PC using PROFIBUS DP-V1 can be established using a PROFIBUS PCMCIA card or a card installed in the PC. The PROFIBUS cable from the drive is connected to the 9-pin sub D socket connector on the card.

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Insertable DP-V1 card DP-V1

Figure 12: PROFIBUS DP-V1 Communication

NOTE: Connectivity via PROFIBUS DP-V1 to a VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302 using the VLT® PROFIBUS Converter MCA 114 with option firmware version 2.03 is not possible via MCT 10. Use the fieldbus or USB bus instead.
4.6.2 Configuring PROFIBUS DP-V1
When using a PROFIBUS interface card with the associated driver installed, VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 indicates online drives available on the specific PROFIBUS after scanning the bus for active drives.
1. Configure the bus from the Fieldbus Configuration dialog or by right-clicking the appropriate PROFIBUS bus.

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Figure 13: PROFIBUS Fieldbus Configuration 2. Set the board number. 3. Set the fieldbus scanning range to the available addresses only to limit the time used for scanning active drives. 4. Click OK to activate or click Reset to default to restore factory settings.
4.6.3 DP-V1 Connection and PG/PC Interface
The VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 PROFIBUS DP-V1 fieldbus plug-in uses the Siemens SoftNet driver available from Step7, or alternatively Simatic NET, to establish connectivity via the supported master class 2 cards such as CP5511 or CP5512.
NOTE: STEP7 Lite version does not support the SoftNet driver.
4.6.4 Setting Up the PG/PC Interface
This procedure explains how to set up the PG/PC Interface from default configuration to open the PROFIBUS connection from VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10. Cabling and terminations must be in accordance with wiring and cabling requirements for PROFIBUS.
1. Open the PG/PC Interface.

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Figure 14: Set PG/PC Interface 2. Configure Access Point of the Application to CP-L2_1 pointing to the master class 2 card used. 3. Set Interface Parameter Assignment Used corresponding to the master class 2 card used. 4. Select Properties to configure the station- and network parameters.
¢ Station parameters: n Set PG/PC is the only master on the bus to Active if no PLC is active on the bus. Use the Diagnostics described later to select a valid PROFIBUS address.
¢ Network parameters: n Set the Transmission rate to the same baud rate as the PLC if it is active.
5. Select DP in Profile and click OK to close the Properties dialog. 6. Select Diagnostics in the Set PG/PC Interface to verify network- and bus communication.

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Figure 15: Properties Dialog

Figure 16: Simatic Network Diagnostics Dialog
7. Select Test to verify the access path and network configuration. If a sharing violation is detected, the test results in an error message. When the test result is successful, select Read to identify the active PROFIBUS nodes available on the network. Make sure that the address defined for the PG/PC interface does not conflict with an active node.
8. Close the PG/PC interface and start MCT 10. 9. Right-click a PROFIBUS and select Scan for active drives. MCT 10 identifies the same node IDs, except PLCs.

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4.6.5 PROFIBUS Multitelegrams
With the Parameters allowed per telegram drop-down list, it is possible to configure the number of requests to be associated within a multitelegram. The standard allows up to 40 telegrams to be associated.
The following options are available:
l Maximum speed (default configuration). Handles the association automatically and adapts the number of telegrams for each drive according to the series. Can be used in PROFIBUS networks containing both old and new Danfoss drives.
l Conservative. Always associates 10 telegrams within a multitelegram. This option is useful when communicating only with old products such as the VLT® Decentral Drives FCD 300, VLT® DriveMotor FCM 300, series derived from VLT® HVAC Drive FC 102, VLT® AQUA Drive FC 202, and VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302.
l Single request. Only 1 request per telegram.
4.7 Ethernet-TSC Data Communication
4.7.1 Requirements for Ethernet-TSC Communication
To set up an Ethernet-TSC (transparent socket channel) communication, the VLT® EtherNet/IP MCA 121 option module is required within the drive. Communication from a PC can be established using a standard Ethernet cable connected to the drive.
4.7.2 Ethernet-TSC Configuration
An Ethernet-TSC bus is scanned using DDP (drive discovery protocol). The protocol does not require an IP port number and IP scan range. It identifies drives based on the MAC addresses.

NOTE: When scanning through different subnets or remotely via a VPN tunnel, it is advised not to utilize the ADDP protocol but to use an IP range.
Click Refresh to generate a list of all active drives in the Ethernet. The list appears in the Ethernet Fieldbus Settings dialog when the scan is complete.

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Figure 17: ADDP Configuration
Drive types without any IP configuration use their Auto IP Class B address, which is 169.254.yy.xx, with yy.xx corresponding to the last 2 segments in the MAC address. Several uncommissioned drives without any IP configuration can be scanned on the same network. Select a device from the Discovered Drives list to;
l Get more information about the device. l Assign a static IP address, a subnet mask, or default value to the drive. l Set up DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) look-up.

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Figure 18: TSC Configure
4.7.3 PROFINET DCP Scan

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4.7.4 Scanning with IP Range
When scanning using an IP range, the Ethernet telegrams are transmitted as traditional TCP/IP packages routed out in a router, switch, or manage switch without requiring any changes. The disadvantage is an increased scanning time, and drives without IP address configured are not identified.

NOTE: Identification of drives using the VLT® EtherNet/IP MCA 121 option is possible only from option firmware version 1.03 or newer. If using options with firmware versions earlier than 1.03, configure parameter 12-89 Transparent Socket Channel Power to 0 to prevent the option from failing to operate.
1. Configure the IP start address and the transparent socket channel port (parameter 12-89 Transparent Socket Channel Port), which is factory setting 4000 in the drive.

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Figure 20: Scan Range
Ü After the scan, all active drives are identified.
2. Use a corresponding drive to read or write to a single drive instead of waiting for MCT 10 to scan and identify all drives. a. Open the project file and create offline drives manually. b. Configure the connection properties. c. Right-click the offline drive. d. Read and write to the drive without scanning the bus.
4.7.5 Filtering
When using multicast, it is possible to filter a range of IP addresses. Also, use filtering for boosting scan performance.

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Figure 21: Filtering
4.7.6 Wink Drive
During a commissioning process of a system containing several drives, it can be time-consuming physically to locate a drive based on the VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 project. This is especially the case if the drive is not equipped with an LCP. Through the Ethernet_TSC fieldbus, it is possible via MCT 10 to use a wink function. This function blinks with the MS, NS1, and NS2 LEDs on all Danfoss Ethernet-based fieldbus options. On the Ethernet-based fieldbus option, the winking is recognized with all 3 LEDs blinking orange with 1-Hz interval. There is no limit to the number of drives winking and the duration of winking.
4.7.7 Start Winking
NOTE: It can take up to 30 s from starting or stopping the winking, until the option responds.
1. Right-click a drive from the Ethernet network. 2. Select Start winking or Stop winking.

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Figure 22: Start Winking
4.7.8 Advanced
Use the Advanced tab:
l To configure Port Number For Range Scan. The default value is 4000. l To define the TSC Connection Allocation/Sharing.
The drive has limited simultaneous connections, and with this function it is possible to define if the connections should be released or not. If selecting Release Idling Connections, the VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 releases unused connections and makes them available to other users in the network after idle timeout.

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5 Parameter Setup
5.1 Introduction
This chapter explains how to control a drive using the VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10. After starting the MCT 10, the main window looks like the example shown in Figure 24.

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Figure 24: MCT 10 Main Window
5.2 User Interface
5.2.1 Display
The VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 has 2 views: l Left view. l Right view. Left view The left view shows the network view (real, online) and the project view (simulated, offline) of the drive network. Use the left view to: l Add or delete folders and elements. l Store changes into the Project folder. Store changes made to the real online set-up into the Project folder in the simulated, offline setup for later use. For more information on saving data, refer to 6.12.2 Saving a Project. The left view is organized in a tree structure and contents can be expanded or collapsed as required. Click +/- to expand/collapse the folder. Right view The right view shows details of the element highlighted in the left view. In the right view, the elements of the drive network can be programmed.

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Figure 25: Details Shown in the Right View
Toolbar A toolbar shows icons for the most commonly used functions.

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Figure 26: Toolbar
Activate the toolbar under View in the main menu bar, where the toolbar is tick-marked when it is active. To deactivate the toolbar, select ViewToolbar. Check that the toolbar is no longer tick-marked.
5.2.2 Network and Project Folders
The Network folder gives access to physical devices operating in the field. Use Network to configure the physical drive as with the LCP. Configuration changes made in the Network folder are therefore saved only in the physical device in the field. The Network folder contains online data. The Project folder contains offline data.
NOTE: Changes made in the Network folder are not saved automatically to the Project folder.
Network mode – online The Network folder contains the drives, low harmonic drives, active filters, and/or soft starters online connected to the PC. Monitor and change the parameter settings exactly as if operating on the control panel.

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Data entered online is stored in the drive, low harmonic drive, active filter, or soft starter only, not on the hard disk. For information on saving data to the hard disk, refer to 6.12.2 Saving a Project. Project mode – offline The Project folder contains the user-defined network of drive, low harmonic drive, active filter, and/or soft starter. Data entered offline is stored on hard disk. Use the Project folder to:
l Open a project file. l Insert folders. l Store project-related files in any format, for example, Word or PDF.
5.3 Setting Up Drives and Folders
5.3.1 Inserting a New Folder
1. Right-click the Project folder or select Insert in the main menu bar. 2. Select New. 3. Select Folder or File Folder.
5.3.2 Setting Up Drives, Active Filters, or Soft Starters
Insert the drive, the active filter, or the soft starter in a project folder as follows: 1. Right-click in the left view or click Insert in the main menu bar. 2. Select New. 3. Select the appropriate device type.
Ü Inserting a drive opens the New Drive window.

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Figure 27: New Drive Window The New Drive window consists of 4 sections:

Name
Select Drive Type
Options Connection

Enter a unique name for the drive. Any text/number combination is allowed. Also specify the software version and the voltage in this section.
Information about the drive series and power size. A PUD file (power unit data information) is also available. The default file is always preselected.
Various information about the installed options.
The fieldbus used between the PC and the drive associated with the address to communicate. The specific fieldbus type is available from the drop-down menu.

It is mandatory to fill in all fields. The different selections are available from the drop-down menus. Once the new drive is added to the Project folder, the drive data is stored in the offline Project folder. To view the data, click the drive icon.

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Figure 28: View the Drive Data
To change the stored drive data, right-click the specific drive icon and select Properties.
5.3.3 Setting Up Low Harmonic Drives
Insert a low harmonic drive in a project folder as follows: 1. Right-click the left window or select Insert in the main menu bar. 2. Select New. 3. Select Drive. 4. Enter all relevant data in the New Drive dialog and click Make LHD.

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Figure 29: Entering Data for a New Low Harmonic Drive
NOTE: The Make LHD option is only available when the power size and voltage ranges of the drive correspond to the supported low harmonic drive. 5. Enter all active filter data in the New Filter dialog. Ensure that the fieldbus address used for the active filter is not used for other components.
Ü The low harmonic drive is visible in the project as a composition of the drive and the active filter.

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5.3.4 All Parameters Folders
A new Drive folder contains an All Parameters folder. This folder comprises a series of subfolders with generic names. There is no rename function for these folders. The generic folders within most drives consist of the following subfolders:
l Operation and display. l Load and motor. l References and limits. l Inputs and outputs. l Special functions. l Serial communication. l Technical functions.
The generic folders can vary according to the type of drive selected.

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Figure 31: Subfolders in the All Parameters Folder
The generic folders comprise parameters relevant to the drive type selected.
5.3.5 Array Parameters
Parameters containing array data are shown as a matrix in the right view, where the rows of the matrix are defined as ID.1, ID.2, and so on. For example, array parameters parameter 9-15 PCD Write Configuration and parameter 9-16 PCD Read Configuration are shown over several entries as 915.1, 915.2, 915.3, and 916.1, 916.2, 916.3 in the right view.

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Figure 32: Array Parameters
5.3.6 Sorting
The Danfoss products listed under Network or Project can be sorted according to: l Folder name. l Series. l Software version. l Address (communication address). l Power size. l Voltage. Click the sorting bar and select the relevant sorting option.

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5.4.1 Customized Views
Select View in the main menu bar to see the display options. The following options are available: l Show or hide the toolbar. l Show or hide the status bar. l Large icons/small icons view. l View as list of folders and elements. l View with details of network and project elements.

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Figure 34: The View Menu
5.4.2 Customize Parameter View Settings
Apply the selected parameter view settings to subfolders, to an entire project, or to the entire application, that is, all VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 folders in network or project mode.
1. Right-click the parameter cell or setup column. 2. Select Apply Parameter View Settings.

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Figure 35: Applying Parameter View Settings 3. Select the relevant option and click OK.
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To customize the background color of the views, go to OptionsOnline Parameter Grid Settings.

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Figure 36: Customizing Background Color 1. Select Restore Default to restore factory default background color for online environment. 2. Click […] to open a standard true color picker. 3. Select Add to Custom Colors for customizing colors for later usage.
5.4.4 Customize Parameter View
The parameters shown in the right view are presented in a series of columns, containing ID, parameter name, 4 setups, units, and factory setup. Select Parameter viewSet-upRemove Menu.
NOTE: Changes made to the removed setup are still stored in VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 and can be shown by selecting Customize Columns.
1. Right-click a column. 2. Select Customize Columns. 3. In the left view of the Customize Columns dialog, select the field to be added or removed.

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Figure 37: Customize Columns Dialog 4. Click either Add or Remove. 5. Change the order of the fields in the right view by clicking Move Up or Move Down. 6. Right-click a column and select Apply Parameter View Settings.
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Figure 38: Apply Parameter View Settings 7. Select if the settings should apply to the subfolders, the entire project, or the entire application.
5.4.5 Filtering Parameters

Filter the parameters in the right view according to the following settings: Table 1: Available Filter Settings

Setting Read only Read & Write Changed parameters
All Group

Description Only read-only parameters are shown. Only read & write parameters are shown. Only parameters that have been changed in the current session are shown. All parameter groups are shown. One or more parameter groups are shown according to selection.

1. Right-click any column in the right view. 2. Select the appropriate filtering setting or the appropriate filtering group.

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1. Right-click any column. 2. Select Customize Columns.

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Figure 40: Customize Columns Menu 3. Highlight a field to change the order.

Figure 41: Change Order of Fields 4. Select Move Up, Move Down, or Remove.
Removed columns are still stored in the memory and can be retrieved into the right view by highlighting the relevant field name and selecting Add.
5.5 Parameter Edit
The parameter structures in VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 and in the drive are the same. Modify the parameter by double-clicking the relevant parameter entry. If an entry cell is shaded, the parameter is read-only and cannot be modified.

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Figure 42: Editing Parameters

Shaded cells indicate read-only parameters

Change the parameter setup by manually entering new values in the cells in the right view. Alternatively, change the parameter setup by importing values from an active drive using the Read From Drive function.
If a parameter value is set to an illegal value, an error is shown. Parameters can be edited in 2 different modes:
l Inline. l Dialog-based.

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In inline edit mode, the available setting options are shown without any detailed descriptions of the options. Inline edit is only recommended for experienced users. Dialog-based edit
To have details of parameters available while editing, use dialog-based edit. The parameter details are:
l Parameter options. l Ranges. l Functions.
Enter dialog-based edit by deselecting inline edit.
5.6 Comparison of Parameters
Parameter settings can be compared to the parameter settings in another drive. Comparisons can be made either to another drive inside the project or to an online drive. The comparison function evaluates whether settings inside the drive have been changed, or checks if 2 or more drives have the same settings. Procedure
1. Activate the function by highlighting the base drive for comparison and select Compare.

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2. Select the drive to compare with. This drive can be an online drive from the network, or it can be a drive in the offline folder (Project folder).
Ü The result of a comparison can be stored in an ASCII text file for documentation or for subsequent import into a spreadsheet.
It is possible to compare all setups, or to compare 1 setup to another.

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Figure 45: Comparison Result
5.7 Compare Multiple Drives
Comparing multiple drives is done via the menu. The project drive has to have the correct addresses. If necessary, the addresses can be changed in the project properties by right-clicking the project and selecting Drive’s Properties.

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Figure 46: Drive’s Properties Only drives from the same product series can be compared and written. If the series do not match, a status message is shown.

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Figure 47: Drive Series Mismatch To start the comparison, right-click the project drive and select Compare Multiple Drives.

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Figure 48: Selecting Compare Multiple Drives A window appears which shows the relevant drives being read.

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Figure 49: Drives Being Read When the read is complete, the comparison window appears.

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Figure 50: Comparison Window
The parameters in the red block are those which are set differently in the compared drives. The parameters in the yellow block have not been compared. The parameters in the green block have the same settings in the compared drives. For common setup parameters, only setup 1 is compared. The result is shown as All Setups. Exceptions There are some parameters that, for technical reasons, are not written/compared. These parameters include some communication parameters (8-31 Address, 9-18 Node Address, and 12-01 IP Address). Trying to write these parameters would cause loss of communication. Furthermore, safety parameters are not written.
5.8 View Change Log
When configuring a drive, active filter, or soft starter from the project, it is possible to view the change log containing the changes made by the user only, or the changes made including the dependent parameters. User-defined changes can be read out by right-clicking All Parameters and selecting Minimal Changeset.

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Figure 51: Minimal Changeset
Changes made including the dependent parameters can be read out by right-clicking All Parameters and selecting Compare parameters with default values.

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Figure 52: Compare Parameters with Default Values
5.9 Read Drive Operation Status
The drive can be in 2 different operating conditions:
l Auto On l Off
The operation status can be monitored via the LCP or VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10. Use MCT 10 to monitor the actual operation status by clicking a drive in the network. Select Refresh Status to update the status information. Parameters can only be written to drives in operation status Off.

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6 Operation
6.1 Reading and Writing Parameters
Parameter settings can be read from or written to an online connected drive. Most parameters are read/write and can thus be configured. Other parameters are read-only and cannot be configured. Use the filter function to view which parameters are read/write or read-only. Select the values to be read/written and then select the Read From Drive or Write To Drive menu. The following options are available: l A single parameter in the right view. l All parameters in the left view. l A parameter group in the left view, for example, the Load and Motor group. The read-from-drive and write-to-drive functions apply to the whole section. Select Options in the menu bar to access a range of functions.

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Figure 53: Select Options
6.2 Read From Drive Settings
Select the required options for reading from an active drive. Setups Select to read visible setups only or to read all setups.
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Drive differences If field device software and the MCT 10 software versions are not identical, specify the acceptable level of compatibility errors. Select Allow drive differences to ignore all compatibility errors. Select Allow drive version difference to restrict the acceptable compatibility errors to those occurring in different software versions but in the same drive series. Select Do not allow drive differences not to accept differences between online devices and offline devices. Save as default settings Activate Read From Drive settings for all reads from the drive.

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Figure 54: Read from Drive Settings
6.3 Write to Drive Settings
Select the required options for writing to an active drive, which then becomes applicable for all writing to drives.

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Write option By default, Write All Parameters is selected. This means that all read and write parameters are written to online drives. If selecting Write Changed Parameters, only the subset of parameters different from default is written. This selection improves performance.
6.4 Communication Fault Tolerance
Set an acceptable number of communication faults before disconnecting. The default number of failures is 1000.

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Figure 56: Fault Tolerance
6.5 Connection Properties
To read or write between online and offline drives, configure the connection properties in the offline project. If the fieldbus does not refer to an available drive in the network tree, VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 is not able to identify the online drive. Reconfigure the fieldbus by right-clicking the offline project and select PropertiesConnection. Configure the fieldbuses added to the network tree in the Fieldbus drop-down list.
6.6 Read From Drive
Values can be read from an active drive by right-clicking a selection and then selecting Read from drive.

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Figure 57: Read from Drive
Once Read from drive is selected, the software accesses the online device and shows the Drives Check window. This window contains a list of drives with detected compatibility issues.

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Figure 58: Drives Check Window
Select Details to view details on the different properties between project device (based on database information) and online device (the connected drive).

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Figure 59: Details The color codes indicate the level of compatibility between the project drive and the connected drive for each property. To continue the reading process, define an action in the Drives Check dialog. The default action is Continue. Other available selections are: l Skip the drive.

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l None. l Update project and continue. The same action can be applied to all devices at a time instead of 1 by 1. If selecting Skip the drive, VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 does not read that particular device, but continues reading the other devices. Continue resumes reading. Acknowledge and accept any differences found. Update project and continue activates the read-from-drive process, and it deletes the data in the project drive and replaces it with data from the connected drive.

NOTE: The Update from connected selection deletes and replaces all information stored in the project drive. To retain the information entered into the project drive, select Continue.
Once the read-from-drive process is completed, the display shows details of both the Connected Drive Information and the Database Information.

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Figure 60: Read-from-drive Process Completed
6.7 Changing the PROFINET Host Name
As of VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 version 4.3, the domain name and host name can be changed via the Read-from-drive Process Completed dialog. Procedure
1. Click Change domain or host name.

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Ü A dialog for entering the domain name and host name opens.
Ü The values entered in the dialog are written to parameter 12-07 Domain Name and parameter 12-08 Host Name.
6.8 Write to Drive
Procedure 1. Right-click a parameter column title in the right view or click Communication in the main menu bar. 2. Select Write to drive.

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Figure 61: Write to Drive
6.9 Write to Multiple Drives
Add addresses in the Address field and in the Secondary Addresses field. Secondary Addresses in the right view is enabled for DP-V1, Ethernet, Serial, and Dummy.

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Figure 62: New Drive Dialog
Write parameter values to the main address and to secondary addresses. If the drive is not available on the configured address, it must be skipped.
If a drive is configured with secondary addresses, the Write to Multiple Drives context menu is enabled on the right-view parameters, on the parameter headers context menu on the left-view group, and on the drive menu.

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Figure 63: Examples, Write to Multiple Drives, Right-View Parameters

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Figure 64: Examples, Write to Multiple Drives, Parameter Headers Context Menu, and Drive Menu
6.10 Polling
6.10.1 The Polling Function
When in network mode, MCT 10 automatically polls the parameters in the right view to update their status continuously to reflect live operation.
6.10.2 Stop Polling
To stop polling, for example, to freeze and analyze a particular moment:

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Figure 65: Stop Polling Icon
6.10.3 Resume Polling
Procedure 1. Click Communication in the main menu bar. 2. Click Resume polling. Alternatively, click the Resume polling icon in the toolbar.

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Figure 66: Resume Polling Icon
6.10.4 Using Smart Polling (Intelligent Scan Frequency)
While VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 is polling the parameter grid, the LCP becomes slow. To improve LCP usability, configure MCT 10 to enable smart polling. Enabling smart polling slows down the polling when the LCP is connected. Procedure
1. Click Options in the main menu bar. 2. Select Online Parameter Grid Settings.

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Figure 67: Selecting Online Parameter Grid Settings 3. Tick the checkbox Enable Smart Polling (slow down the polling when the LCP is connected).

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Figure 68: Ticking the Checkbox
6.11 Changing the Setup of a Field Device
Procedure 1. Open the Network folder. 2. Select the relevant device. 3. Select Stop on the toolbar to stop polling. 4. Change the settings in the setup columns in the right view.
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Ü The changes are implemented online in the field device, but are not recorded.
6.12 Save Changes to a Hard Disk
6.12.1 Record Online Changes
Procedure 1. Select the relevant device in the Network folder. 2. Right-click the device and select Copy. 3. Select the Project folder. 4. Right-click and select Paste. 5. Select File from the main menu bar. 6. Select Save As. 7. Save the device file into a directory in the storage location.
6.12.2 Saving a Project
Procedure 1. Click File in the main menu bar. 2. Select Save.
Alternatively, click the Save icon in the toolbar.
6.12.3 Including Drive Information
It is not possible to open a project file including a firmware version not supported by VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10. Including the drive information in the project file makes it possible to open in other installations with MCT 10 without having the firmware installed. By opening the project file, the drive information is updated similarly to:
l Selecting Update Drive Support under Tools in the main menu bar. l Downloading the drive information from an online drive.
The drive information is saved in the project file.
6.12.4 Exclude Drive Information
Procedure 1. Click Options in the main menu bar. 2. Select Project properties. 3. Click Include drive support in project.

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Figure 69: Save Drive Information
6.13 Import of Older Dialog Files
For users working with VLT set-up software dialog, the files generated with these software packages can be imported into the VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10.
Files from DOS versions and Windows versions can be imported to the MCT 10 software. Following a successful import, the MCT 10 places the imported files in an imported files folder.

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Due to limitations in some of the former PC tools, some functionalities cannot be imported, for example, functions such as showing changed values only.
6.14 Printing
There are 2 print options in VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10: l Print project. l Print selected folders. Both options are in the File menu in the main menu bar. Alternatively, right-click the Project icon and select Print project. To print a folder, right-click a folder icon within the project and select Print selected folders. Select Print project to print parameter settings for an entire project. Select Print selected folders to print parameter settings for part of a project.
Figure 71: Print Options
Select the wanted print language from the drop-down list.

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Changed parameters Print either parameters that have been changed from factory setting or all parameters. Options Select which setup to print. More Click More to be able to print selected parameter groups only.

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Figure 72: Example of Print Selection
6.15 Update Database Information
If the VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 database information is outdated, updates are available either in https:// suite.mydrive.danfoss.com or, when this is not possible, by reading from the drive itself.
When the MCT 10 database for a drive is outdated, the drive icon is shown with a red line through it and the Database information fields show the message Not supported.

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Figure 73: Drive not Supported Update the database either by right-clicking the drive icon and selecting Download drive info, or by clicking Download drive info.

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Figure 74: Database Update To start reading from the drive, select Yes.
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When reading from the drive is complete, the drive icon no longer has a red line through it, and the Database information shows settings identical to the Connected drive information. Also, the parameter settings are shown in capital letters.
6.16 Update Drives Firmware Support in MCT 10
The VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 can be updated regardless of the firmware of the drive. Download upgrades from the Danfoss website www.danfoss.com.

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Figure 75: Update the MCT 10 Software
NOTE: The update files can be installed without administrator rights in Microsoft operating systems.
6.17 Software Compatibility
The VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 project files can open legacy version project files. For project files older than version 3.17, use a separate conversion tool for opening these files.

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Figure 76: Select Conversion Tool
Figure 77: Convert Old Files When MCT 10 has been updated, project files saved with a newer firmware version can be opened and used. Refer to Figure 78 for an example.

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Upwards compatibility
MCT10 Set-up software Version 6.00 Save

Save as

Supports Firmware 2.01
Updates: Firmware 2.03 Firmware 2.51
Compatible

Compatible

Firmware 2.01 Support also: Firmware 2.03 Firmware 2.51
Figure 78: Use Updated MCT Software

Firmware 2.01 Firmware 2.03 Firmware 2.51

6.18 Actual Software Version

Open the About box to see the actual software version of VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10

NOTE: System information can be copied directly to the Windows clipboard.

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Figure 79: Copy System Information
6.19 Conversion Wizard
6.19.1 Conversion
It is required that database versions, power size, voltage range, and option configuration of the source match the destination drive. Differences can be converted using 1 of the conversion wizards available in VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10: l VLT to FC series conversion.

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l FC series to FC series conversion.

NOTE: If the parameter database of a source drive is different from the database on the destination drive, it cannot be written without errors signaled during write to drive.
6.19.2 VLT to FC Series 6.19.2.1 VLT to FC Series Converter Function
It is possible to convert, for example, a VLT® 5000 drive to a VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302 via the conversion matrix VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10.
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Write settings

Read settings

VLT 5000 Figure 80: Conversion

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6.19.2.2 Converting Multiple Drives
Procedure 1. Select the Tools menu and activate Drive Conversion Wizard. 2. In the subsequent dialogs, select the drives for conversion.
Ü When converted, a new VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302 drive is created in the Project folder.

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Figure 81: Conversion of Multiple Drives
6.19.2.3 Import Drive from Excel
Use this function to create a VLT® AutomationDrive project based on an Excel sheet. For example, import of VLT® 3000 settings from an Excel sheet into a new FC 302. An example file is attached in VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 (vlt3000conversion.xls). This example file can be edited and used for converting from VLT® 3000 to FC 302.
NOTE: Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Excel formula editing is required.
6.19.3 FC Series to FC Series Conversion
1. Right-click the drive to be converted. 2. Select Convert Drive… from the context menu.

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Figure 82: Convert Drive 3. Select the target drive. 4. Add a name to the drive in the field Drive Name.

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7 Diagnostics
7.1 Alarm, Warning, and Fault Log Readout
Features from version 2.0 support:
l Reading out alarms, warnings, and fault logs of the online drives. l Quick location of alarms and warnings in the connected drive system. l Investigation of the fault log for previous trips. l Gathering and storing events in the project file for later evaluation. l Sending the project file to a remote specialist for further investigation.
7.2 Localization of Alarms and Warnings
After a complete scanning of a drive network, VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 indicates if the connected drives have active warnings and alarms. An exclamation mark in front of the drive icon indicates a warning or an alarm.

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Figure 84: Drive with Active Alarm or Warning

Expand the drive and click the alarm/warning icon.

Name

Icon

Active alarms/warnings

No active alarms/warning

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Figure 86: Fault Log View for Control Cards Marked MKII
For a more detailed description of the code, refer to the operating guide for the particular drive. If the drive trips, it stores the cause for the trip in a fault log buffer. The log consists of 3 values: l Code. l Value. l Time. When MCT 10 reads the fault log, it shows the time and date when the log was read.
NOTE: The actual time when a fault occurs is not indicated.
7.3 Storing Alarms/Warnings in Project Files
Alarms/warnings and the fault loggings are stored into the Project file. VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 automatically reads alarms, warnings, and fault loggings at every read from/write to the drive.
7.4 Handling the Alarms and Warnings Loggings
VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 allows more than 200 alarms and warnings for each drive in the project. The loggings can be cleared individually. This is done by entering the loggings to clear and then right-clicking. Clearing the log only clears the PC log while the information in the drive is unaffected by this handling.
NOTE: There are redundant alarm entries in the log.
MCT 10 stores active alarms and warnings in the Project file at each read/write command. No alarm is lost, but an alarm can have multiple entries in the log.

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7.5 Scope
7.5.1 The Scope Function
The scope function supports monitoring and diagnosing of parameters. The function polls parameter data and dynamically shows the polled data as a curve graph.
The scope function provides 2 different channel types to sample parameters:
l PC polling channel – Channel selected when the PC SW requests the parameters from the drive. The channel does not have any time limitation, the buffer size is user-configurable and corresponds to the number of samples. Fast sampling with an accurate sampling rate cannot be obtained because the Windows operating system does not support real-time extension.
l Drive real-time channel – Only available in the FC 102, FC 202, and FC 300 series – uses an internal 16-kByte buffer in the drive. Recommended for continuously monitored applications requiring high and precise sampling rates. It is required to set up a trigger event for the drive to start filling up the buffer with samples.
7.5.2 Activating the Scope
Insert a new scope from the Insert menu or by right-clicking the Project folder, Drive folder, Regular folder, or Drive.

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Figure 88: New Scope
Rename the Scope folder via the Edit menu or by right-clicking the icon and select Rename. The 1st time that the Scope folder is selected, the Add Channel dialog pops up. From this dialog, select the drive to monitor. Then, depending on the drive series, select the type of channel to collect samples from.

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Figure 89: Add Channel
Adding text notes Insert additional text for later usage to each scope folder such as the type of drive monitored and diagnostic help text. Text notes are added by right-clicking the Scope folder and selecting NewText note. The default text can be changed by right-clicking the text note and selecting Rename. Several text notes can be added to the same Scope folder.
Figure 90: Text Notes
7.5.3 Configuring the PC Polling Channel
PC polling channel is enabled by default when a drive is selected within the Network folder or Project folder. All parameters available in the list are visible by ID name and are automatically updated according to the product.

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Figure 91: Parameter ID and Name Procedure
1. Select a parameter in the parameter list and click Next to update the Add Channel dialog. 2. Configure A/div (value/division).
NOTE: VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 stores the values even if they are not shown within the visible area of the curve.

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Figure 92: Storing Values
3. Define the position number (vertical zero line on the Y axis). If there are several signals on top of each other, it is useful to have them plotted apart.
4. Set color and tick Marker to differentiate the different curves in a black and white printout. Each curve gets a marker as box, triangle, cross, and so on.
5. Click OK to generate the curve graph.

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Figure 93: Generate Curve Graph 6. Right-click the channel box to open the Add Channel dialog and add extra channels.

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Figure 94: Open Add Channel Dialog
7.5.4 PC Polling Channel Properties
More settings can be configured by right-clicking the Scope window and selecting Properties. It is possible to specify: l General parameter sample settings. l Sample trigger settings.

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l Cursor settings. General parameter sample settings The General tab holds 4 basic settings for the Scope Properties: l Seconds per division (SEC/DIV). l Time format. l Buffer size in samples. l Polling rate in milliseconds.

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Figure 95: Basic Scope Settings Table 2: Format and Range of the Basic Scope Settings

Description SEC/DIV Time format
Buffer size Polling rate

Format Time base on the X-axis Year, month, date, hour, seconds, and milliseconds Number of data sets in the buffer Time in milliseconds between 2 samples

Value range 0.00011.000.000.000 s
01.000.000

NOTE: For systems with large inertia, a low sampling rate may be used since the value changes slowly. For systems with low inertia, a high sampling rate is needed.

NOTE: Setting Polling Rate to As fast as possible means that VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 does not control the actual time between each sample. This can lead to a high jitter between 2 samples.
Trigger
The trigger function starts the sampling of values only when a certain value is reached. This reduces the need for large buffer sizes. A trigger is also a valuable tool to see if values cross borders where the drive does not store any warnings.

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Figure 96: Trigger Functions Table 3: Descriptions of the Trigger Functions

Trigger functions Source Level Mode
Slope

Description
Source channel.
Level where the trigger has to be activated.
Auto starts the trigger automatically when Resume All is pressed. The trigger line is set to the time when Resume was pressed. Normal (Norm) activates the trigger when level and slope settings are fulfilled.
Sets if the value must rise (source value goes from low values to high values) or the slope must fall (source value goes from high values to low values).

Cursor Style defines the functionality of the cursor. The style contains 5 different possibilities:

l Value XY – Shows the time and value of each signal at the cursor location. l Value X – Shows the time only. l Value Y – Shows the value only. l Delta X – Shows 2 cursors, and the time between the 2 cursors is calculated. l Delta Y – Works like Delta X, but this time the difference between the 2 levels is calculated. The pointer position defines the default position when a cursor is inserted in Scope.

Cursor

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Often, the same settings are used when measuring with the PC polling channel on more than 1 drive. These settings can be reused either by copying an existing scope folder or by reusing an existing one.

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Reconfigure the scope folder connection properties for another drive in the network by double-clicking an added channel. In the Reconfigure Channel dialog, another drive on the same or a different fieldbus can be selected.

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Figure 97: Reconfigure Channel
7.5.6 Configuring the Drive Real-time Channel
Drive real-time channel can be selected if the selected drive supports this functionality. Procedure
1. Select the relevant drive.
Ü Drive Real-time Channel opens the Scope Properties dialog.
2. Configure the channels depending on what the actual drive supports.

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Figure 98: Select Drive Real-time Channel All available parameters are listed by parameter name. 3. Configure the sample rate for each channel using the time format HH:MM:SS:zzz. 4. Configure the sampling mode through: The trigger event. Logging mode. Samples before trigger options.

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Figure 99: Configure Sampling Mode
7.5.7 Using Advanced Triggers
The following example explains the setup of a trigger, which triggers the collection of data in the drive when the motor speed exceeds a certain limit. Set up a comparator in the smart logic control to get a trigger signal when the motor speed exceeds a certain limit: Procedure
1. Select the smart logic group. 2. Select a comparator not in use, 1310.0, and set it up to motor speed. 3. Set Comparator Operator 13.11.0 greater than >.

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Figure 100: Smart Logic View 4. Set Comparator Value 1312.0 to the required value. 5. Set up the trigger event in the Drive Real-time Channel Properties dialog to comparator 0. 6. Set the logging mode to log once on trigger. 7. Press OK to enable the setup.

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Figure 101: Trigger Event 8. Press Start (resume) poll to start logging.
Ü The dialog for defining the real-time log style opens.
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Figure 102: Real-time Log Style
7.5.8 Drive Real-time Channel Properties
More settings can be configured by right-clicking the Scope window and selecting Properties. It is possible to reconfigure all drive real-time channel settings and also to configure: l SEC/DIV and time format. l Appearance settings. l Cursor settings.

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Figure 103: Reconfigure Drive Real-time Channel Settings
Besides being able to reconfigure the settings made from the Drive Real-time Channel Properties dialog, SEC/DIV and the time format are configurable.

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SEC/DIV The SEC/DIV and Time format functionalities are similar to the PC polling channel functionality, see 7.5.3 Configuring the PC Polling Channel. Appearance Each channel name can be renamed. The Units/Div, Position, Marker, and Color functionalities are similar to the PC polling channel functionality. Cursor The functionality is similar to the PC polling channel functionality.
7.5.9 Communication Control

The Scope toolbar has 4 main buttons for communication control. Table 4: Functions of the Control Buttons

Control button Start Data Acquisition

Function
MCT 10 scope starts collecting the requested data from the drive network.

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Pause All (Tracking)

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MCT 10 stops collecting data and there is no communication to the drive network while the scope part is active on the screen.
Activates the tracking mechanism. MCT 10 starts the readout of variables to the screen and to the buffer. Variables are checked against the trigger settings. If the buffer has been partially filled (use of the Pause All Tracking function), MCT 10 continues to fill data into the buffer.
Deactivates the tracking. The buffer remains at its current state, no new data is shown. The buffer pointer keeps its current position.

7.5.10 Additional Functionality
Select Resume poll to start tracking. To stop tracking, click Stop poll or Pause all tracking. The tracking continues until the buffer is filled (default 1000 samples). If the tracking stops due to a filled buffer, the buffer has to be emptied before a new track can be activated. Clear the buffer and reset the scope in 1 step by clicking the icon shown in Figure 104.

Figure 104: Clear all Buffer for the Channel

Alternatively, the buffer can be cleared individually.

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Figure 105: Individually Clearing the Buffer Table 5: Functions of the Main Buttons Name Reset Scope
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Clears all buffers for the channel at once. This is more convenient if many channels are activated at the same time, or if a new channel is added to an existing track. Before new values can be added to a track, all channel buffers must be emptied, since MCT 10 requires that all buffers have the same amount of data.
Enables storing scope data in a file which Microsoft Excel can open. A Save file dialog appears, making it possible to store the file in an appropriate location.
Enables storing scope data in a file on the hard disk. Save to the hard disk to avoid the limitation of 1 million points in the project file.
Open scope data saved on the hard disk.

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7.5.11 Scope Storage
Enable scope storage or persistent data storage in Scope Properties. In Scope Properties, it is also possible to change and select where data should be saved.

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Figure 106: Scope Properties If polling data in scope when scope storage is selected, data is saved in both the project file and on the hard disk. However, the project file is limited to 1 million points. When the limit is exceeded, VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 replaces the oldest point with the latest point.
7.6 Export Log Files
All log files can be exported to the desktop in 1 compressed .zip file. Procedure
1. Select HelpAbout.
2. Click Export log files.

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8 Plug-ins
8.1 Smart Logic Controller Plug-in
From version 2.13, VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 supports the smart logic controller plug-in. This feature enables quick setup of logical sequence programs.
The smart logic controller monitors a predetermined event. When the specified event occurs, it performs a predetermined act and starts monitoring the next predetermined event. The smart logic controller continues like this in up to 20 different steps until it returns to step 1 monitoring the 1st specified event.
The smart logic controller can monitor any parameter that can be characterized as true or false. This includes digital commands and logic expressions, which allow sensor outputs to determine the operation. Temperature, pressure, flow, time, load, frequency, voltage, and other parameters combined with the operators >, <, =, AND, and OR form logic expressions that control the drive logically in any application.
The smart logic controller supports multiple controllers. The basic functionality is the same, but the appearance differs slightly due to multiple controllers being available in different tabs.
Refer to the relevant design guide for a full overview of the smart logic controller features.
8.2 Time-based Actions and Preventive Maintenance Plug-ins
8.2.1 Overview of Time-based Actions and Preventive Maintenance Plug-ins
For the VLT® HVAC Drive FC 102, VLT® AQUA Drive FC 202, and VLT® AutomationDrive FC 301/FC 302, the VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 provides the following plug-ins:
l Clock features. l Preventive maintenance. l Time-based actions.

NOTE: Consult the product-specific design guide for detailed information about the drive.
8.2.2 Features of Time-based Actions 8.2.2.1 Clock Functions
The VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 enables setup of the clock functions. The clock functions are grouped in 2 sublevels: l Date and time. l Working days.
8.2.2.2 Date and Time
In the Date and time dialog, the following groups of settings are available: l Display format. l Set date and time.

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l Daylight saving time. l Enable clock fault. Display format in LCP
Select how date and time are presented in the LCP on the drive. In VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 parameters, date and time format depends on PC regional options (date and time format). Set date and time
Change the date and time in the drive from the PC. Normally, it should be set to use the date and time of the connected PC. When the time of the connected PC is in another time zone, it is beneficial to set the date and time manually. Date and time are changed in the VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 project file or in the drive only when the Change checkbox is ticked. Daylight saving time
Set the date and time for daylight saving.
Daylight saving time begins for most of the United States at 2:00 a.m. on the first Sunday of April. Time reverts to standard time at 2:00 a.m. on the last Sunday of October. In the U.S., each time zone switches at a different time. In the European Union, summer time begins and ends at 1:00 a.m. Universal Time (Greenwich Mean Time). It begins the last Sunday in March and ends the last Sunday in October. In the EU, all time zones change at the same moment. Enable clock fault
If the clock is not set up, the drive shows a specific warning. Enable or disable the clock fault function.
8.2.2.3 Defining Working Days

NOTE: Additional working days and non-working days include the year and must be updated every year.
Procedure 1. Select First day of the week (Monday or Sunday). 2. Select working days and non-working days. 3. Set additional working days (maximum 5). 4. Set additional non-working days (maximum 15).

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Figure 107: Define Working Days
8.2.3 Preventive Maintenance
The preventive maintenance feature supports the planning of periodic maintenance of both the drive and other technical equipment. If the defined date and time of preventive maintenance is passed, the item is marked red.

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Figure 108: Preventive Maintenance
NOTE: Program the clock parameters (parameters in the Clock functions folder) for preventive maintenance to function correctly. Procedure 1. Double-click the cells in the right view to specify application item, action, and interval. 2. Reset Maintenance Word (in parameter 23-15 Reset Maintenance Word) and write to the drive.
8.2.4 Timed Actions
The time-based actions function enables automation of real-time controlled events. Actions, which can be programmed, are the same as known from the SLC (smart logic controller), see 8.1 Smart Logic Controller Plug-in.
NOTE: The clock parameters (parameters in the Clock functions folder) must be correctly programmed for timed actions to function correctly.

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Figure 109: Time-based Actions
Procedure 1. Select Timed Actions in the product folder. 2. Double-click the cells in the right view to specify: Action. Time. Recurrence.

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8.3.1 Induction Motors

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Figure 110: Example of Settings for an Induction Motor
8.3.2 PM Non-salient SPM
For permanent magnet motors, calculation buttons are available. Below is an example of how to set parameter 1-25 Motor Nominal Speed.

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Figure 111: Example of Settings for a Non-salient SPM Motor Procedure
1. Enter the frequency and the number of pole pairs.
Figure 112: Enter Data for Nominal Speed

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Figure 114: Error Message when the Value is out of Range
Changing the number of pole pairs in parameter 1-25 Motor Nominal Speed also changes the value of parameter 1-39 Motor Poles.

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Figure 115: Changing Number of Pole Pairs Affects 2 Parameters
8.3.3 PM Salient IPM
Same functions and behavior as PM, non-salient SPM.

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Figure 116: Examples of Settings for a Non-salient IPM Motor

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Figure 117: Examples of Settings for a SynRM Motor
8.4 Multi-motor Plug-in
8.4.1 Overview of Multi-motor Plug-in
In applications where 1 drive controls multiple motors/fans, a motor or motor/fan coupling failure may pass unnoticed due to missing feedback from the controlled fan. One or a few motor failures may be less critical during low or normal operating load, but it can lead to a full stop of the system in high-load situations. The multi-motor plug-in monitors and diagnoses the fan/motor state. The plug-in is limited to 8 motors of equal size and type. The multi-motor calculation tool is only for variable torque applications. Find the multi-motor plug-in in the drive folder on the left side of the screen. Use the plug-in either online directly connected to a drive or offline for download later. Find the relevant parameters in parameter group 24-9* Application Functions 2.
NOTE: The multi-motor plug-in does not work on motors connected in parallel.
To get the right values, measure the current throughout the whole frequency band (from 0 Hz to maximum), also below the normal operating points. Failures or underload of motors issue a missing motor warning. The drive continuously checks if the total motor current is below the expected value, which indicates situations where:
l One or more motors are missing/disconnected.

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l One or more fans are loose.
Overload of motors issues a locked rotor warning. The drive continuously checks if the total motor current is above the expected value, which indicates situations where:
l A rotor is locked. l A fan touches the enclosure.

NOTE: During start-up or dynamic events like changes in speed references, the current may be below/above the current threshold. Consider and evaluate whether such situations may occur.
8.4.2 Defining a Normal Operation Curve
The plug-in provides an easy way to find the coefficients of the 3rd order polynomial by measuring currents on different frequencies.

NOTE: To avoid wrong logical minimum in the 3rd order polynomial, enter the lowest possible frequency into the tool.

NOTE: Points can be inserted at any frequency, but the defaults are recommended as the points are not saved. Only calculated coefficients are saved and used to recalculate the points on default frequencies after closing and opening the view.
Procedure 1. Measure normal operation currents on 5 different frequencies. 2. Insert the frequencies in Normal operation currents.

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Figure 118: Normal Operation Currents
8.4.3 Threshold
Measured points show normal operation curves. Settings in Motor Data define the threshold of the upper and lower limits.

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Figure 119: Threshold
l Number of motors is a convenience value to reduce the tolerance bandwidth, dividing it by the number of motors used (maximum 8 motors).
l Tolerance defines the bandwidth as a percentage of the highest measured current.
NOTE: These settings are not saved and are recalculated after closing and opening the view. If the values are different after recalculation, they still define the same tolerance. Example: 4 motors with 20% tolerance produce the same bandwidth as 2 motors with 10% tolerance.
8.4.4 Coefficients
Locked Rotor Detection and Missing Motor Detection show parameter values exactly as they are written to the drive. The values are synchronized automatically.

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Figure 120: Locked Rotor Detection and Missing Motor Detection
NOTE: Cubic and quadratic coefficients are multiplied by 1000 to overcome precision limitation of parameters.
8.4.5 Modified Curves
Changing the frequency of a measured point moves the point along the defined curve. As the point follows the previously defined curve, the change of frequency only causes a slight change to the curve.

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8.5 Cascade Controller Plug-in
8.5.1 Overview of Cascade Controller Plug-in
The cascade controller is intended for pump applications where multiple motors control a common flow, level, or pressure. By varying the speed of the motors, variable speed control is provided for the system. This maintains constant pressure while eliminating pressure surges, resulting in reduced system stress and quieter operation.
Three versions of cascade controllers are available:
l Basic cascade controller ¢ Delivered as part of the software in the VLT® HVAC Drive FC 102 and VLT® AQUA Drive FC 202. The 2 relays on the power card control the speed of a device connected to the drive output and on/off control devices.
l Extended cascade controller ¢ Allows more devices to be applied to the control circuitry and offers more cascade principles. It is available only in the FC 202 with a VLT® Extended Cascade Controller MCO 101 option card installed.
l Advanced cascade controller ¢ Offers the cascade principles similar to extended cascade, but allows extra devices to be applied to the control circuitry. It is available only in the FC 202 by using the VLT® Advanced Cascade Controller MCO 102 option card.
The add-on option cards MCO 101 and MCO 102 can be used with the basic cascade controller (parameter group 25- ** Cascade Controller) and with the extended/advanced cascade controller (parameter group 27-** Cascade CTL Option).
The cascade controller can be configured in VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 from the cascade controller plug-in. Basic mode supports the basic cascade controller, and extended mode supports the extended/advanced cascade options MCO 101/MCO 102.
The MCT 10 Cascade Controller view is divided into 4 tabs in both cascade modes:
l Preconditions. l Setup. l System Optimizing. l Service.
8.5.2 Tabs in the Cascade Controller Plug-in
8.5.2.1 The Preconditions Tab
The Preconditions tab contains the general setup required for the cascade controller to operate in an application. It can also be used in general to set up the closed loop for other applications without the need for the cascade control. Use Preconditions to configure:
l General configuration. l Setpoint and feedback. l Digital input.

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Digital input

Figure 121: Preconditions

8.5.2.1.1 Areas in the Preconditions Tab General Configuration
Closed loop is the configuration mode of the drive. Enabling or disabling the checkbox changes parameter 1-00 Configuration Mode. Table 6: Closed-loop Checkbox Options

Options Enabled Disabled

Parameter 1-00 Configuration Mode [1] Closed loop [0] Speed open loop

Level control configures the inverse mode of the PID controller. It causes the drive output frequency to increase when the feedback is greater than the setpoint reference. If the checkbox is disabled, the PID is configured to normal control. Digital I/O mode and DI 32 are enabled.

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Figure 122: Level Control
Enabling the checkbox configures the PID to inverse control, and digital I/O mode and DI 32 are disabled. The drive graphic is updated to reflect the general configuration.

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Figure 123: General Configuration
The setpoint is used in closed loop as the reference to compare the feedback values. It can be offset with the digital, analog, or bus references. Enabling the internal setpoint allows for entering a numerical value for the reference source. If the external setpoint is selected, the reference source is set to AI53. The internal setpoint settings remain in the field allowing to switch between a preset- or an external setpoint.
Setpoint and feedback unit type configures the pressure unit for the closed-loop setpoint and feedback. The pressure unit can be defined in:
l %. l mbar. l bar. l Pa. l kPa. l m WG. l psi. l lb/in2. l in WG. l ft WG.

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General configuration affected parameters l Parameter 1-00 Configuration Mode. l Parameter 20-81 PID Normal/Inverse Control. l Parameter 3-15 Reference 1 Source. l Parameter 20-12 Reference/Feedback Unit.
Setpoint and Feedback
Configure the analog input used as setpoint and feedback. The general configuration assumes the AI 53 (analog input 53) is used for the setpoint and the AI 54 (analog input 54) is used as feedback. The signal type can only be changed from current to voltage input with the switches on the control board of the drive. Click Show location to see the specific location on the drive.

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Figure 124: AI53 and AI54 Configure the signal type in accordance with the hardware switches.

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Push the switch to the left to get a 010 V signal type.

Push the switch to the right to get a 020/420 mA signal type.

Setpoint high and Feedback high configure the analog input scaling value corresponding to the maximum reference feedback value. Setpoint low and Feedback low are used to configure the analog input scaling value corresponding to the minimum reference feedback value. The minimum and maximum references are the lowest and highest values obtainable by adding all references together.

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To receive notification of a missing or defective transmitter, define live zero among the functions:
l Off. l Freeze output. l Stop. l Jogging. l Maximum speed. l Stop and trip. l Select setup 1. l Select setup 2. l Select setup 3. l Select setup 4.
The function is activated if the signal on terminal AI 53 or AI 54 is below 50% of the value defined in AI 53 low or AI 54 low. Default Live Zero Timeout time is 10 s and can be reconfigured in parameter 6-00 Live Zero Timeout Time.
Enable Terminal 53 live zero and Terminal 54 live zero to disable the live zero monitoring if the analog outputs are used as part of a decentral I/O system. As default, both checkboxes are enabled. Setpoint and feedback affected parameters l Parameter 3-02 Minimum Reference. l Parameter 3-03 Maximum Reference. l Parameter 6-01 Live Zero Timeout Function. l Parameter 6-10 Terminal 53 Low Voltage. l Parameter 6-11 Terminal 53 High Voltage. l Parameter 6-12 Terminal 53 Low Current. l Parameter 6-13 Terminal 53 High Current. l Parameter 6-14 Terminal 53 Low Ref./Feedb. Value. l Parameter 6-15 Terminal 53 High Ref./Feedb. Value. l Parameter 6-17 Terminal 53 Live Zero. l Parameter 6-20 Terminal 54 Low Voltage. l Parameter 6-21 Terminal 54 High Voltage. l Parameter 6-22 Terminal 54 Low Current. l Parameter 6-23 Terminal 54 High Current. l Parameter 6-24 Terminal 54 Low Ref./Feedb. Value. l Parameter 6-25 Terminal 54 High Ref./Feedb. Value. l Parameter 6-27 Terminal 54 Live Zero.

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Digital Input
If a low-level signal is available, the DI32 (digital input 32) can be programmed to stop inverse or to external interlock, and an external interlock delay can be configured. The type of pulse to trigger can be configured from the digital I/O mode drop-down list.
8.5.2.2 The Set-up Tab
The Set-up tab contains the configuration interface for the cascade controller, parameter group 25-** Cascade Controller. The cascade principle can be configured to Basic Cascade Ctrl or Motor Alternation Only (VLT® AQUA Drive FC 202 only).

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8.5.2.2.1 Cascade Principles Basic Cascade Control
Select basic cascade control to configure: l Motor start. l Pump configuration. l Staging/destaging settings.

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Figure 126: View of Basic Cascade Control Set-up Tab Table 7: View and Selection Descriptions View Motor start
Enable pump cycling

Description
The view defines the configuration principle: l Direct on line each lag pump is cut in directly via a contactor.
l Soft starter must be used for all fixed-speed pumps and can be used to replace traditional contactors. When using soft starters, a delay is added from the staging signal occurs until staging takes place. The delay is required due to the ramp time of the fixed speed pump.
The view defines whether the pump cycling is enabled or not: l Disabled – lag and lead pumps are cut in to have equal hours
run for each pump.
l Enabled – lag pumps are cut in according to the first-in, lastout principle.

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Lead pump alternation
Alternation time interval Alternation time value Alternation predefined time Alternate if load <50% Staging mode at alternation
Delay before cutting in next pump Delay before cutting in on mains Staging/destaging settings

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Description
This view defines whether a drive uses a fixed lead pump or not. The lead pumps are connected directly to the relays on the drive control card. This is shown in Figure 126. To obtain equal hours of operation within the fixed-speed pumps, the lead pump can be alternated. Timers on the relay outputs monitor the hours run of each pump. When a pump is not operating for a long time, corrosion may become an issue. When it is configured for alternating lead pump, select Alternation details to set up principles for alternation.
This view instructs the drive to change the lead pump so all pumps run for the same period. The following options are available: l Off – no lead pump alternation occurs. l At staging – lead pump alternation occurs at pump staging. l At command – lead pump alternation occurs at explicit
commands. l At staging or command – lead pump alternation occurs at
pump staging and at explicit commands.
In this view, define the time period between automatic alternation of the lead pump: l 1999.9 h – when the time expires, the lead pump alternates.
This view contains the actual value of the alternation timer.
In this view, set the time to perform an alternation. The time format depends on the settings configured in the drive.
In this view, define whether the lead pump must be alternated: l Enabled – pump alternation is carried out only if the capacity is
equal to or below 50%.
In this view, configure the staging mode at alternation and determine the time of the variable-speed pump deceleration: l Quick. l Slow.
In this view, set the time between stopping the old lead pump and starting another. Range: 0.15.0 s.
Time delay before a fixed-speed pump is staged on according to the normal staging sequence. When it expires, a fixed-speed pump must be staged on according to normal staging. Range: 0.15.s.
In this view, configure when to add and remove a stage from a running application. A stage is a representation of a 100% pump.

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Override bandwidth (OBW)
Fixed speed pumps staging bandwidth (FSBW)
OBW timer SBW staging delay Ramp-down delay and ramp-up delay Stage- and destage threshold Destaging speed
Enable staging function

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Description
In this view, define the band around the head setpoint and configure it as a percentage of the maximum reference. If the actual head exceeds the bandwidth for a specified time and the speed is at motor speed high limit, a stage is added. If the speed is at motor speed low limit, a stage is removed. Range: 1100%.
Preserves a stable head in the application. When quick changes in the system demands occur, the override bandwidth must add/ remove a stage immediately when the actual exceeds override bandwidth. To avoid unintended staging until the head has settled after start, override bandwidth has a delay until the lead pump has reached motor nominal speed or motor speed high limit after a start command. Range: SBW to 100%.
Ensures that the cascade controller continues if the drive issues an alarm. Keeping the head on the setpoint requires a frequent staging and destaging. When only fixedspeed pumps are running, a wider bandwidth (FSBW) is used instead of SBW. Range: SBW to OBW.
Avoids frequent staging/destaging. The OBW timer prevents staging a pump until the application pressure is stabilized. Range: 0 300 s.
Delay between the feedback signal being below the staging bandwidth and a lag pump being added. SBW destaging delay is the time between when the feedback signal is above the staging bandwidth and when a lag pump is removed. Range: 03000 s.
For use with soft starters. The ramp-down delay is for setting the lead pump ramp-down delay before staging a fixed-speed pump on. Ramp-up delay is for setting the lead pump ramp-up delay before a fixed-speed pump is destaged.
The percentage of maximum pump speed to stage on and to destage fixed-speed pump. The thresholds must be configured as a percentage of motor speed high limit.
To avoid an overshoot when adding a fixed-speed pump, the variable-speed pump ramps to motor speed low limit. When the variable pump reaches staging speed, the fixed-speed pump is staged on. To avoid an undershoot when removing a fixed-speed pump, the variable-speed pump ramps to motor speed high limit. Available options: RPM or Hz.
Avoids frequent staging of fixed-speed pumps. Enabling the checkbox starts the stage function timer. Enable destage function ensures that the lowest numbers of pumps are running to save energy and to avoid dead head water circulation in the variablespeed pump. Enabling the checkbox starts the destage function timer.

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Figure 127: Alternation Details
If configuring the lead pump alternation At command or At staging or command, the alternation event can be configured to:
l External – Alternation takes place when a signal is applied to 1 of the digital inputs in the terminal strip. l Alternation time interval – Alternation takes place every time the alternation time interval expires. l Sleep mode – Alternation takes place each time the lead pump goes into sleep mode. Set the no-flow function to sleep mode or
apply an external signal for this function. l Predefined time – Alternation takes place at a defined time of the day. If Alternation predefined time is set, the alternation is carried
out every day at the specified time.

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Figure 128: Staging and Destaging Details
Stage function time is the time before staging on a fixed speed if the lead pump is at maximum speed. The stage timer starts when the adjustable-speed pump is running at motor speed high limit with 1 or more constant-speed pumps stopped. When the timer expires, a fixed-speed pump is staged. The destage function time is the time before staging on a fixed speed if the lead pump is at minimum speed. It starts when the adjustable-speed pump is running at motor speed low limit with 1 or more fixed-speed pumps in operation. When the timer expires, a stage is removed avoiding dead head water circulation within the adjustable-speed pump.
If the Destage at no-flow checkbox is enabled, a stage is removed when there is a no-flow situation.
Motor Alternation Only
In Motor alternation only, 1 drive and 2 pumps are connected through contactors to both the drive and to mains. The functionality is used to allow the alternation between pumps that share a drive. The alternation takes place at an external command signal or a preprogrammed event.
8.5.2.3 The System Optimizing Tab
The System optimizing tab provides a simple way to start and stop the cascade controller. It allows configuration of:
l PID controller. l Feedback low-pass filter.

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Figure 129: Start and Stop Cascade Controller Table 9: Description of PID functions Field PID anti-windup
PID proportional gain
PID integral time

Description
Controls the integration of the PID controller. If the checkbox is enabled, the PID controller stops integrating the error between the feedback and the setpoint reference if it is not possible to adjust the output frequency of the drive to correct the error. This situation can occur when the drive has reached the minimum or maximum output frequency, or when the drive is stopped. If the checkbox is disabled, the PID controller continues integrating the error between the feedback and setpoint reference, even though the drive cannot adjust its output frequency to correct this error.
Adjusts the output of the PID controller of the drive based on the error between the feedback and the setpoint reference. A quick PID controller response is obtained using a large value. If too large, the drive output frequency may become unstable. The value is configurable from 010.00.
The duration of integrating the error between the feedback and the setpoint reference to ensure the error approaches 0. Quick speed adjustments are obtained using a short duration. At a too short value, the drive output frequency may become unstable. The time is configurable from 0.0110000.00 s.

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Table 9: Description of PID functions – (continued)

Field PID differentiation time
Terminal 54 Filter Time Constant

Description
The time the differentiator monitors the rate of change of the feedback. If it is quickly changing, it adjusts the output of the PID controller to reduce the rate of change of the feedback. Quick PID controller responses are obtained using a long duration of time. However, at too large values, the drive output frequency may become unstable. Differential time is useful in situations where fast responses and precise speed control are required. The time is configurable from 0.0010.00 s.
A first-order digital low-pass filter constant for suppressing electrical noise from terminal 54. A high time constant improves the dampening, but also increases the time delay through the filter. The value can only be adjusted while the drive is stopped. The time constant can be configured from 0.00110.000 s.

8.5.2.4 The Service Tab
The Service tab provides a simple way to make cascade controller service. Table 10: Service Tab Views

View Cascade status Pump status
Lead pump Manual alternation

Description

Basic cascade controller

Readout of the status for each pump selected with a string, which consists of the pump number and the status of the pump. A readout with 2 pumps could be 1:D 2:O.
l 1:D Pump 1 running on drive.
l 2:O Pump 2 off.

Shows the actual lead pump in the application. When an alternation takes place, the field is updated to reflect the current lead pump.

Select a new lead pump. The items available from the dropdown list are Off for the number of pumps.

Extended cascade controller

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View Relay status
Relay ON time
Pump interlock Pump ON time Current run-time hours Pump total lifetime hours Manual pump control Reset relay counter

Description

Basic cascade controller

Select relay status to update the status of the relays. The status can be
l On – the relay is activated.
l Off – the relay is deactivated. The values can only be updated if the drive is online.

Monitors the total hours run of the connected relay. The resolution is in hours run. Reset relay counter resets all relay on-times. It is only available if the drives are connected online.

Disables a certain pump and is configurable from a checkbox at each pump.

Monitors the total hours run of the connected pump. The resolution is in hours run. Reset clears the hours run of a specific pump.

Readout of the total number of hours run for each pump since last reset. The time is used to balance the hours run between pumps.

Total hours run for each con- nected pump.

Readout of the command para- meter that allows manual control of individual pump states.

Resets all relay on-times. Only available if the drive is online.

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Table 11: Status Descriptions View Cascade status

Status Disabled Emergency

Off In open loop

Pump status

Frozen Jogging Running Running FSBW Staging Destaging Alternating Lead not set X

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Status description
The cascade controller is disabled.
All pumps have been stopped by a coast/ coast inverse or an external interlock command applied to the drive.
All pumps have been stopped by a stop command applied to the drive.
Configuration mode has been set for open loop. All fixed-speed pumps are stopped, and the variable-speed pump continues to run.
Staging/destaging of pumps has been locked and the reference is locked.
All fixed-speed pumps are stopped. When stopped, the variable-speed pump runs at jog speed.
A start command is applied to the drive and the cascade controller controls the pumps.
The drive is tripped and the cascade controller controls the fixed-speed pumps based on fixed-speed bandwidth.
The cascade controller is staging fixedspeed pumps.
The cascade controller is destaging fixedspeed pumps.
The lead pump alternation selection is different than Off and an alternation sequence is taking place.
No pump is available to be assigned as variable-speed pump.
Disabled. The pump is interlocked either via pump interlock or signal on a digital input programmed for pump interlock in digital inputs.
Stopped by the cascade controller, but not interlocked.
Running on drive, regardless of whether the variable-speed pump is connected directly or controlled via a relay in the drive.
Running on mains. Fixed-speed pump running.
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Table 11: Status Descriptions – (continued) View Relay Status(1)
Manual pump control (2)

Status On Off No operation Online

Alternate On

Offline-Off

Offline-On

Offline-Spin
1) Only available in basic cascade controller. 2) Only available in extended cascade controller.
Relay status enables readout of the function and status of each relay.

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Status description The relay is activated. The relay is deactivated. The function is disabled. Makes the pump available to the cascade controller. Forces the selected pump to be the lead pump. Turns off the pump and makes the pump unavailable for cascading. Turns on the pump and makes the pump available for cascading. Initiates a pump spin.

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Figure 132: Relay Status
8.5.3 Extended Cascade Controller Options 8.5.3.1 Overview of Extended Cascade Controller Options
The Extended Cascade Controller offers 2 cascade modes that are not available in basic cascade control. The 2 modes are: l Master/Follower. l Mixed Pumps.

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8.5.3.2 The Set-up Tab
Set-up is the interface for setting up the add-on cascade controller option. The Cascade mode drop-down list is extended with Master/ Follower and Mixed Pumps.

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Figure 133: Cascade Mode Drop-down List
8.5.3.3 Master/Follower
The master/follower function allows configuring:
l Motor start. l Pump configuration. l Connections. l Staging/destaging. l Master pulse output signal. l Spin time unused pump. l Run-time balancing.

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Figure 134: Master/Follower
The motor start drop-down list is similar to the configuration available in Basic Cascade Control.
A drive controls each pump, and the number of drives corresponds to the number of pumps. Staging and destaging are done based on the speed of the drive. The master drive operating in closed loop controls the constant pressure. Up to 6 pumps can be controlled with the VLT® Extended Cascade Controller MCO 101 and up to 8 pumps with the VLT® Advanced Cascade Controller MC 102.
Select Connections to configure the relay function for each relay in the application.

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Figure 135: Configure Relay Options
NOTE: The number of available relays depends on the add-on option.
To set up the function of each relay, double-click the Value field and select the relay from the drop-down list. If add-on option MCO 102 is installed, the relay option VLT® Relay Card MCB 105 may also be used as an expansion. Select Staging/Destaging settings to configure when to add and remove a stage from a running application. All stages are a representation of 100% pumps in Master/Follower.

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Figure 136: Staging and Destaging Details Table 12: Staging and Destaging Description Field Normal operating range
Override limit
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Description The allowed offset from the setpoint before a pump may be added or removed. The system must be outside of the limit for the time specified in Staging delay. The allowed offset from the setpoint before a pump is immediately added or removed.
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Table 12: Staging and Destaging Description – (continued)

Field Autotune stage/destage threshold
Autotune stage on/off speeds

Description
Optimizes the threshold values during operation. The settings are updated to avoid pressure overshoots and undershoots when staging and destaging.
Stage on and off speeds are continually autotuned during operation. Settings are optimized to ensure high performance and low energy consumption.

All supported stages On and Off settings can be configured in RPM or Hz. Select Example to see a configuration example of 3 pumps. Ramp-down delay and ramp-up delay are only configurable when motor start is configured to soft starter. Select Master pulse output signal to configure terminal 27 on the master drive.

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Figure 137: Master Pulse Output Signal In some applications, not all pumps are used regularly. Select Spin time unused pump to configure the time a pump is allowed to idle.

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Figure 138: Spin Time Unused Pump Select Runtime balancing to balance the running hours of the available pumps. Three balancing priorities are available for each pump.

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Figure 139: Balancing Running Hours
8.5.3.4 Mixed Pumps
Select Mixed pumps to configure: l Motor start. l Pump configuration. l Pump size. l Connections. l Alternation details. l Staging/destaging settings. l Spin time unused pump. l Runtime balancing.
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The motor start drop-down list is similar to Basic Cascade Control, but with the additional possibility to configure star/delta. Mixed Pumps Cascade Mode can be configured to: Table 13: Mixed Pump Cascade Mode

Mode Mixed pump
Unequal size pump Mixed pump with alternation

Description
A mix of variable-speed pumps connected to drives and more fixed-speed pumps.
Limited mix of fixed-speed pumps in different sizes.
Alternates the drive between 2 pumps along with controlling more fixed-speed pumps.

Select Pump size to configure the fixed pump capacity in the application. All variable-speed pumps are read-only and 100% in capacity.

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Figure 140: Configure Fixed Pump Capacity
For configuration of connection, refer to 8.5.3.3 Master/Follower. For mixed pump alternation details configuration, refer to Basic Cascade Control.
The dialog Staging and destaging details is similar to Basic Cascade Control with the additional option to configure minimum speed destage delay. Configure for how many seconds the lead pump must run at minimum speed while system feedback is in normal operation band. When the time has elapsed, the pump turns off to save energy.

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Figure 141: Staging/Destaging

Spin time unused pump and Runtime balancing configurations are similar to the master/follower configuration.
8.6 Drive File Manager Plug-in

8.6.1 Customer-specific Initialization Values – CSIV
The Drive file manager provides the functionality to download files containing customer-specific initialization values (CSIV), language files, and application wizard files to the drive. CSIV files contain parameter sets that can be used to initialize the drive to reduce the time for commissioning. Files can only be flashed via the fieldbus RS485 and USB with the drive serial address configured to 1.
Table 14: Available Features

View drive flash file system

VLT® Micro N/A Drive FC 51

VLT® HVAC N/A Basic Drive FC 101

VLT® HVAC Yes Drive FC 102

VLT® AQUA Yes Drive FC 202

VLT® Au-

Yes

tomation-

Drive FC 302

Download CSIV files N/A N/A
Yes Yes Yes

Delete CSIV files

Download language files

N/A

Yes

Delete language files N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes

Download application wizard files

Delete application wizard files

Splash screen

N/A

Yes

Yes (1)

Yes

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Table 14: Available Features – (continued)

View drive flash file system

Download CSIV files

Delete CSIV files

Download language files

Delete language files

Download application wizard files

Delete application wizard files

Splash screen

Derived ver- Yes

Yes

sions of the

FC Series

VLT® Ad-

Yes

N/A

vanced Filter

AAF 006

1) Only FC 302 from firmware version 6.6x.

The functionality is available as a plug-in named Drive File System and is accessible both from the network and project nodes.

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Figure 142: Drive File Manager Plug-in
From the network node, it is only possible to view the content in the Drive flash system. It requires a change of the drive serial protocol parameter 8-30 Protocol to [1] FC MC. CSIV and language files can only be downloaded from the project node.
8.6.2 Creating New CSIV Files

NOTE: To import existing CSIV files or language files to the list, select Import file from the menu.

NOTE: To export CSIV files containing initialization values to a file

Documents / Resources

Danfoss MCT 10 VLT Motion Control Tool [pdf] User Guide
MCT 10 VLT Motion Control Tool, MCT 10, VLT Motion Control Tool, Motion Control Tool, Control Tool

References

User Manual

Danfoss MCT 10 VLT Motion Control Tool User Guide

MCT 10 VLT Motion Control Tool

Product Information

Specifications:

Product Usage Instructions

1. Installation and Uninstallation:

Installation:

Uninstallation:

2. Communication Setup:

3. Parameter Setup:

4. Operation:

5. Diagnostics:

6. Plug-ins:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: How do I change the communication settings?

Q: Can I customize the parameter views?

Documents / Resources

References

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