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1 Danfoss MCD 600 Soft Starter Profibus Card
2 Safety
3 Introduction
4 Installation
5 Device Configuration
6 Operation
7 Packet Structures
8 Ground Fault Protection
9 Network Design
10 Specifications
11 Frequently Asked Questions
12 Documents / Resources
12.1 References
13 Related Posts

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Danfoss MCD 600 Soft Starter Profibus Card

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Safety

Disclaimer
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. The information contained in this manual is subject to change at any time and without prior notice. Responsibility or liability is never accepted for direct, indirect, or consequen-tial damage resulting from the use or application of this equipment.

Warnings

SHOCK HAZARD
Attaching or removing accessories while the soft starter is connected to mains voltage may cause personal injury.

  • Before attaching or removing accessories, isolate the soft starter from mains voltage.

Warnings

RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Inserting foreign objects or touching the inside of the soft starter while the expansion port cover is open may endanger person-nel and can damage the soft starter.

  • Do not insert foreign objects in the soft starter with the port cover open.
  • Do not touch the inside of the soft starter with the port cover open.

 Introduction

 Product Design
The PROFINET Card allows the soft starter to connect to an Ethernet network and be controlled or monitored using an Ethernet communication model. Familiarity with Ethernet protocols and networks is required to operate the device successfully. For difficulties arising from using this device with 3rd-party products, including PLCs, scanners, and commissioning tools, contact the relevant supplier.

Compatibility
This communication expansion card is suitable for use with VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600.

The card is available in 2 versions:

  • 175G0132: VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600 PROFINET Card
  • 175G0032: VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600 PROFINET Card with Ground Fault Protection

This manual is suitable for both versions.
This Installation Guide is intended for use with version 3.x of the VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600 PROFINET Card. Earlier versions of the PROFINET Card do not support custom users, TCP connection, or IoT operation.

 Network Connection
Table 1: Supported Protocols

Protocols
PROFINETIndustrial Ethernet via PROFINET
TCPTransmission control protocol to connect to port 4000 of a PC
MQTTMessage queue telemetry transport
OPC UAOpen platform communications unified architecture
  1. Danfoss-MCD-600-Soft-Starter-Profibus-Card- (1)Soft starter
  2. Network switch
  3. IoT connection (MQTT/OPC UA)
  4. Industrial Ethernet connection to programmable logic controller
  5. TCP connection to VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10. Refer to the VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 Operating Guide for connection details.

 Installation

 Installing the Expansion Card

 

Danfoss-MCD-600-Soft-Starter-Profibus-Card- (2)Illustration 2: Installing the Expansion Card

Procedure

  1. Push a small flat-bladed screwdriver into the slot in the center of the expansion port cover and ease the cover away from the soft starter.
  2. Align the card with the expansion port. Gently push the card along the guide rails until it clicks into the soft starter.

 Network Connections

 Ethernet Ports
The device has 2 Ethernet ports. If only 1 connection is required, either port can be used.

Cables
When connecting to the device, make sure that the cables are of 1 of the following categories:

  • Category 5
  • Category 5e
  • Category 6
  • Category 6e

 EMC Precautions
To minimize electromagnetic interference, Ethernet cables should be separated from motor and mains cables by 200 mm (7.9 in). If the Ethernet cable must cross motor or mains cables, the crossing should be at an angle of 90°.

Network Establishment
The controller must establish communications directly with each device before the device can participate in the network.

Addressing
Each device in a network is addressed using a MAC address and a device name.

  • The MAC address is fixed within the device and is printed on a label on the front of the device.

Device Configuration

Configuration of Device Name
Use the Ethernet Device Configuration Tool to configure the device. The tool can be downloaded from www.danfoss.com under Service and support/Downloads.

 Identifying the Device with Ethernet Device Configuration Tool

NOTICE
The Error LED flashes whenever the device is receiving power but is not connected to a network. The Error LED will flash occasionally during the configuration process.

NOTICE
If the PC has a firewall enabled, add the tool to the list of authorized programs.

Procedure

  1. Start the Ethernet Device Configuration Tool.
  2. Click Search Devices.Danfoss-MCD-600-Soft-Starter-Profibus-Card- (2)
  3. To configure a device name, click Configure and select Device Name. Danfoss-MCD-600-Soft-Starter-Profibus-Card- (4)

Enabling Network Control

NOTICE
If the reset input is active, the soft starter does not operate. If a reset switch is not required, use parameter 7-9 to set the reset input to normally open or fit a link across terminals RESET, COM+ on the soft starter.

Procedure

  1. Set parameter 1-1 Command Source to Network for the soft starter to accept commands from the PROFINET Card.

 On-board Web Server

 Connect to the Device
To configure settings using the on-board web server, the PROFINET Card must be installed in a soft starter, control power must be available, and the card and computer must both be connected to the Ethernet network. The computer must use a fixed IP address (not DHCP) and the same subnet mask as the card. The default IP address for the card is 192.168.0.2. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.

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Once connected, the web server reports basic information about the card and the soft starter.Danfoss-MCD-600-Soft-Starter-Profibus-Card- (6)

Manage Users and Passwords

NOTICE
For security reasons, define a custom administrator ID and password. The default username and password are:

  • Username: danfoss_admin
    Password: danfoss_admin

NOTICE
Version 2.x of the PROFINET Card does not support custom users.

The PROFINET Card supports multiple users and levels of privilege.

  • Users can view the home screen and IP settings.
  • Supervisors can view the home screen and IP settings, and they can change configuration settings.
  • Administrators can view the home screen, change configuration settings, and add or delete users.

 Adding a UserDanfoss-MCD-600-Soft-Starter-Profibus-Card- (7)Procedure

  1. Connect to the web server and click Administration.
  2. Click Create new user.
  3. Enter the new username and password.
  4. Click Create an account.
  5. Set privileges (user, supervisor, administrator) as appropriate.
  6. Click Save changes.

 Deleting a User

Procedure

  1. Connect to the web server and click Administration.
  2. Select the required entry in the user list and click Delete.
  3. Click Delete again to confirm the action.

Configure IoT Settings
The PROFINET Card supports soft starter status monitoring via IoT. The card cannot control or program the soft starter.

NOTICE
Version 2.x of the PROFINET Card does not support IoT operation.

 Configuring MQTT SettingsDanfoss-MCD-600-Soft-Starter-Profibus-Card- (8)

Procedure

  1. Connect to the web server and click Configuration.
  2. Select MQTT Client.
  3. Tick the Enable checkbox to enable MQTT client operation.

The MQTT client is enabled by default.

  1. Click Connection and configure the settings as required.
  2. Click Connections⇒Actions to select which information the card should publish.
  3. Click Submit to save all settings in the card.

Configuring OPC UA Settings Danfoss-MCD-600-Soft-Starter-Profibus-Card- (9)

Procedure

  1. Connect to the web server and click Configuration.
  2. Select OPC UA Server.
  3. Tick the Enable checkbox to enable OPC UA client operation.
    The OPC UA client is enabled by default.
  4. Click Server Configuration and configure the settings as required.
  5. Select Actions to select the actions for different object instances.
  6. Click Submit to save all settings in the card.

 Master Configuration
Import the latest GDSML file into the Master configuration tool. This file is available from the website. SSPM_N.bmp indicates nor-mal mode. SSPM_D.bnp indicates diagnostic mode.

 Operation

  1. Requirements for Successful Operation
    The device has been designed for use in a system complying with the PROFINET standard. For successful operation, the controller must also support all functions and interfaces described in this manual.
  2.  Device Classification
    The PROFINET Card is a PROFINET I/O-device and must be managed by an I/O-controller over Ethernet.
  3.  Ensuring Safe and Successful Control
    Data written to the device remains in its registers until the data is overwritten or the device is reinitialized. If the soft starter is con-trolled via parameter 7-1 Command Override or is disabled via the reset input (terminals RESET, COM+), fieldbus commands should be cleared from the registers. If a command is not cleared, it is re-sent to the soft starter once fieldbus control resumes.
  4.  Feedback LEDs

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Table 2: LED Descriptions

LED nameLED stateDescription
PowerOffThe device is not powered up.
OnThe device is receiving power.
ErrorOffNo error.
FlashingConnection not established.
OnNo physical link or slow physical link. No configuration.
StatusOffNo error.
FlashingDCP signal service initiated via the bus.
Link xOffNo network connection.
OnConnected to a network.
TX/RX xFlashingTransmitting or receiving data.

 Packet Structures

 Important Information

NOTICE
The available features and parameter details may vary according to the model and software version of the soft starter. Refer to the VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600 Operating Guide for details of parameters and supported features.

 Control Commands (Controller to Device)
Use output bytes 0–1 to send a control command to the soft starter.

Table 3: Control Command Bits

ByteBitsDetails
00–1Reserved.
2–30 = Use soft starter remote input to select motor set. 1 = Use primary motor set when starting.2 = Use secondary motor set when starting. 3 = Reserved.
40 = Stop action as selected in the soft starter. 1 = Stop action will be a coast to stop.
5–7Reserved.
100 = Stop.1 = Start.
1–2Reserved.
31 = Reset.
4–7Reserved.
2–5Parameter management.

 Status Information (Device to Controller)
Soft starter status information is always available when the device is active.

NOTICE
For models MCD6-0063B and smaller, current reported via communications is 10 times greater than the actual value (shown on the LCP).

Bytes 0–1: Control Status

BitsDetails
0–5Current (% of motor FLC).
6Command source.0 = Network, timer.1 = Remote LCP, digital input, clock.
71 = Ramping (starting or stopping).
BitsDetails
81 = Ready.
91 = Starting, running, or stopping.
101 = Tripped.
111 = Warning.
12–15Reserved.

 Bytes 2–3: Starter State

BitsDetails
0–3The decimal value of bits 0–3 indicates the state of the soft starter: 0 = Communication error between device and soft starter.
  • 1 = Ready.
  • 2 = Starting.
  • 3 = Running.
  • 4 = Stopping.
  • 5 = Not ready (restart delay, restart temperature check, run simulation, reset input is open).
  • 6 = Tripped.
  • 7 = Menu open (cannot start).
  • 8 = Jog forward.
  • 9 = Jog reverse.
40 = Negative phase sequence.1 = Positive phase sequence.
51 = Current exceeds FLC.
60 = Uninitialized.1 = Initialized.
71 = Communication error between device and soft starter.
8–15Reserved.

Bytes 4–5: Trip Code

BitsDetails
0–15Average rms current across all 3 phases.

 Bytes 6–7: Motor Current

BitsDetails
0–15Average rms current across all 3 phases.

Bytes 8–9: Motor Temperature

BitsDetails
0–15Motor thermal model (%).

 Bytes 10–63: Extended Information
Table 4: Information from Internal Registers of the Soft Starter

 

ByteDescriptionBitsDetails
10–11Version0–8Reserved.
9–15Product type code:15 = MCD 600.
12–13Model number0–7Reserved.
8–15Soft starter model ID.
14–15Reserved
16–17Reserved
18–19Starter state0–40 = Reserved.1 = Ready.2 = Starting.3 = Running.4 = Stopping.5 = Not ready (restart delay, restart temperature check, run simulation, reset input is open).6 = Tripped.7 = Programming mode. 8 = Jog forward.9 = Jog reverse.
51 = Warning.
60 = Uninitialized.1 = Initialized.
7Command source:0 = Network, timer.1 = Remote LCP, digital input, clock.
8Reserved.
90 = Negative phase sequence. 1 = Positive phase sequence.
10–15Reserved.
20–21Current0–13Average rms current across all 3 phases.
14–15Reserved.
22–23Current0–9Current (% motor FLC).
10–15Reserved.
24–25Motor temperature0–7Motor thermal model (%).
8–15Reserved.
26–27Power0–11Power.
ByteDescriptionBitsDetails
Power scale12–130 = Multiply power by 10 to get W. 1 = Multiply power by 100 to get W. 2 = Power 9 kW.3 = Multiply power by 10 to get kW.
Reserved14–15
28–29% Power factor0–7100% = power factor of 1.
8–15Reserved.
30–31Voltage0–13Average rms voltage across all 3 phases.
14–15Reserved.
32–33Current0–13Phase 1 current (rms).
14–15Reserved.
34–35Current0–13Phase 2 current (rms).
14–15Reserved.
36–37Current0–13Phase 3 current (rms).
14–15Reserved.
38–39Voltage0–13Phase 1 voltage (rms).
14–15Reserved.
40–41Voltage0–13Phase 2 voltage (rms).
14–15Reserved.
42–43Voltage0–13Phase 3 voltage (rms).
14–15Reserved.
44–45Parameter list version number0–7Parameter list minor version.
8–15Parameter list major version.
46–47Digital input stateFor all inputs, 0 = open, 1 = closed (shorted).
0Start/stop.
1Reserved.
2Reset(1).
3Input A.
4Input B.
5–15Reserved.
48–49Trip code0–15See the chapter Trip Codes.
50–51Reserved
52–53FrequencyFrequency (Hz)
ByteDescriptionBitsDetails
54–55Ground currentGround current (A)
56–59Reserved
60–63Parameter managementSee the chapter Parameter Management.

1 The reset input is normally closed by default. If parameter 7-9 Reset/Enable Logic is set to Normally open, the reported state will be inverted (0 = closed, 1 = open.

 Parameter Management
The PROFINET Card can read parameter values from and write parameter values to the soft starter. The card handles 1 parameter at a time. The device references parameters according to their position in the soft starter parameter list. Parameter number 1 corresponds to parameter 1-1 Command Source. Refer to the VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600 Operating Guide for details of the soft starter parameters.

UNPREDICTABLE BEHAVIOR
Changing the values of the parameters in parameter group 20 Advanced Parameters may cause unpredictable behavior in the soft starter.

  • Consult the local supplier before adjusting the Advanced Parameters.

Output
Use output bytes 2–5 to read or write a parameter to the soft starter. Controller⇒Device output bytes are structured as follows:
Table 5: Output Byte Details

ByteBitsDetails
20–7Parameter number to read/write
30Reserved
11 = Read parameter
21 = Write parameter
3–7Reserved
40–7Low byte parameter value to write to the soft starter/0 data values for read
50–7High byte parameter value to write to the soft starter/0 data values for read

 Input
Parameter data from the soft starter is reported in bytes 60–63. Device⇒Controller input bytes are structured as follows.
Table 6: Input Byte Details

ByteBitsDetails
600–7Echo parameter number
6101 = Invalid parameter number
11 = Invalied parameter value
ByteBitsDetails
2–7Reserved
620–7Low byte parameter value read from soft starter
630–7High byte parameter value read from soft starter

Trip Codes

CodeDescription
255No trip
1Excess start time
2Motor overload
3Motor thermistor
4Current imbalance
5Frequency
6Phase sequence
7Overcurrent
8Power loss
9Undercurrent
10Heat sink overtemperature
11Motor connection
12Input A trip
13FLC too high
14Unsupported option (function not available in inside delta)
15Communications card fault
16Network communication
18Overvoltage
19Undervoltage
20Ground fault
23Parameter out of range
24Input B trip
26L1 phase loss
27L2 phase loss
28L3 phase loss
29L1-T1 shorted
30L2-T2 shorted
CodeDescription
31L3-T3 shorted
33Time-overcurrent (bypass overload)
34SCR overtemperature
35Battery/clock
36Thermistor circuit
47Overpower
48Underpower
56LCP disconnected
57Zero speed detect
58SCR Itsm
59Instantaneous overcurrent
60Rating capacity
70Current Read Err L1
71Current Read Err L2
72Current Read Err L3
74Motor connection T1
75Motor connection T2
76Motor connection T3
77Firing fail P1
78Firing fail P2
79Firing fail P3
80VZC fail P1
81VZC fail P2
82VZC fail P3
83Low control volts
84–96Internal fault x. Contact the local supplier with the fault code (x).

Examples

 Control Commands (Controller to Device)
Table 7: Start the Motor Using Parameter Set 1

Byte 0Byte 1Byte 2Byte 3Byte 4Byte 5Byte 6Byte 7
41

Table 8: Start the Motor, Select via Remote Input

Byte 0Byte 1Byte 2Byte 3Byte 4Byte 5Byte 6Byte 7
01

Table 9: Stop the Motor Using the Programmed Soft Stop for Motor Set 2

Byte 0Byte 1Byte 2Byte 3Byte 4Byte 5Byte 6Byte 7
80

Table 10: Quick Stop the Motor

Byte 0Byte 1Byte 2Byte 3Byte 4Byte 5Byte 6Byte 7
160

Table 11: Reset a Trip

Byte 0Byte 1Byte 2Byte 3Byte 4Byte 5Byte 6Byte 7
≤288

 Status Information (Device to Controller)
Table 12: Read Control Status – Read

Byte 0Byte 1Byte 2Byte 3Byte 4Byte 5Byte 6Byte 7
01

Table 13: Read Control Status – Running

Byte 0Byte 1Byte 2Byte 3Byte 4Byte 5Byte 6Byte 7
30

Table 14: Read Control Status – Trip Code 4 (Current Imbalance)

Byte 0Byte 1Byte 2Byte 3Byte 4Byte 5Byte 6Byte 7
24550

 Parameter Management
Table 15: Write Parameter to Soft Starter: Parameter Number 2, 1-2 Motor Full Load Current = 55

Byte 0Byte 1Byte 2Byte 3Byte 4Byte 5Byte 6Byte 7
6040

Table 16: Parameter Write Response

Byte 56Byte 57Byte 58Byte 59Byte 60Byte 61Byte 62Byte 63
20550

Table 17: Read Parameter Number 16, 2-9 Stop Mode

Byte 0Byte 1Byte 2Byte 3Byte 4Byte 5Byte 6Byte 7
16200

Table 18: Parameter Read Response: Parameter 2-9 Stop Mode = 1 (TVR Soft Stop)

Byte 56Byte 57Byte 58Byte 59Byte 60Byte 61Byte 62Byte 63
16010

Ground Fault Protection

Overview

NOTICE
Ground fault protection is only available on ground fault enabled option cards with soft starters running a compatible version of software. Contact the supplier for assistance.

The PROFINET Card can detect ground current and trip before the equipment is damaged. Ground fault protection requires a 1000:1 or 2000:1 current transformer (not supplied). The CT should be rated 1 VA or 5 VA. The soft starter can be configured to trip at 1–50 A. If ground fault current rises above 50 A, the soft starter trips immediately. Parameter 40-3 Ground Fault Trip Active selects when ground fault protection is active.

Connect the CT to the Ground Fault Inputs
To use ground fault protection, a common-mode current transformer (CT) must be installed around all 3 phases.

Procedure

  1. Use a 1000:1 or 2000:1 CT with a rating of 1 VA or 5 VA.
  2. Set parameter 40-5 Ground Fault CT ratio to match the CT.
  3. Connect the CT to the ground fault terminals (G1, G2, G3).

For maximum protection, the CT should be installed on the input side of the soft starter.

Configure Ground Fault Protection Settings
Ground fault protection settings must be set in the soft starter.

ParameterDescription
Parameter 40-1 Ground Fault LevelSets the trip point for ground fault protection.
Parameter 40-2 Ground Fault DelayShows the response of the PROFINET Card to ground fault variation, avoiding trips due to momentary fluctuations.
Parameter 40-3 Ground Fault Trip ActiveSelects when a ground fault trip can occur.
Parameter 40-4 Ground Fault ActionSelects the response of the soft starter to the protection event.
Parameter 40-5 Ground Fault CT RatioSet to match the ratio of the ground current measuring CT.

 Network Design

 Star Topology
In a star network, all controllers and devices connect to a central network switch.

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Line Topology
In a line network, the controller connects directly to 1 port of the 1st card. The 2nd Ethernet port connects to another card, which in turn connects to another device until all devices are connected. Danfoss-MCD-600-Soft-Starter-Profibus-Card- (12)

NOTICE
The device has an integrated switch to allow data to pass through in line topology. The device must be receiving control power from the soft starter for the switch to operate.

NOTICE
If the connection between 2 devices is interrupted, the controller cannot communicate with devices after the interruption point.

NOTICE
Each connection adds a delay to the communication with the next device. The maximum number of devices in a line network is 32. Exceeding this number may reduce the reliability of the network.

 Ring Topology
In a ring topology network, the controller connects to the 1st card via a network switch. The 2nd Ethernet port of the card connects to another device, which in turn connects to another device until all devices are connected. The final device connects back to the switch. The device supports beacon-based ring node configuration.

Danfoss-MCD-600-Soft-Starter-Profibus-Card- (13)NOTICE
The network switch must support loss of line detection.

Combined Topologies
A single network can include both star and line components. Danfoss-MCD-600-Soft-Starter-Profibus-Card- (14)

Specifications

Connections
Soft starter

  • Soft starter 16-way pin assembly
  • Contacts Gold flash
  • Network RJ45

 Settings

  • IP address Automatically assigned
  • Device name Automatically assigned, configurable

Network

  • Link speed 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps (auto-detect)
  • Full duplex
  • Auto crossover

Power

  • Consumption (steady state, maximum) 35 mA@24 V DC
  • Reverse polarity protected
  • Galvanically isolated

 Certification

  • RCM IEC 60947-4-2
  • CE EN 60947-4-2
  • PROFIBUS & PROFINET International

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: What should I do if I encounter network connection issues?
    A: Check the Ethernet ports, cables, and network establishment. Ensure proper addressing and configuration.
  • Q: How can I configure the device name?
    A: Use the Ethernet Device Configuration Tool to identify and set the device name.
  • Q: What are the requirements for successful operation?
    A: Ensure proper network connections, device classification, safe control practices, and monitor feedback LEDs for status information.

Documents / Resources

Danfoss MCD 600 Soft Starter Profibus Card [pdf] Installation Guide
AN353424578485en-000201, 130R0947, MCD 600 Soft Starter Profibus Card, MCD 600, Soft Starter Profibus Card, Starter Profibus Card, Profibus Card

References

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