Danfoss VLT MCD 200 User manual

MCD USB Module Instructions Introduction

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: MCD USB MODULE

1. Introduction

The USB Module can be used in conjunction with WinMaster to manage Danfoss soft starters.

These instructions detail the installation, set-up and configuration of the USB Module. For details on

using WinMaster, refer to the WinMaster help file.

2. Installation

CAUTION

Remove mains and control voltage from the soft starter before attaching or removing accessories.

Failure to do so may damage the equipment.

MCD 200

Plug the module onto the side of the soft starter.

MCD 500:

To plug the module onto the side of the soft starter, line

the interface up with the comms port slot.

Press the top retaining clip of the module into the soft

starter chassis first, then press in the bottom retaining

clip.

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Remove the module using the following procedure:

1. Remove control power and mains supply from the soft

starter.

2. Take the module off-line.

3. Disconnect the USB cable from the module.

4. Push a small flat-bladed screwdriver into the slots at the top

and bottom of the module and depress the retaining clips.

5. Pull the module away from the soft starter.

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Connection MCD USB Module Instructions

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3. Connection MCD 200 MCD 500

MCD 200 MCD 500 (Remote mode)

USB Module 17, 18: Stop input

USB port 25, 18: Reset input

USB Module

USB port

For the USB Module to accept serial commands, a link must be fitted across terminals A1-N2 on MCD

200 starters.

Input links are required across terminals 17 and 25 to18 if the MCD 500 soft starter is being operated

in Remote mode. In Local mode, links are not required.

N.B.!:

MCD 500 parameter 3-2 selects whether the soft starter will accept Start and Stop

commands from the Serial Network Master while in Remote Mode. See the soft starter

user manual for parameter details.

MCD USB Module Instructions Configuration

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4. Configuration

To bring the USB Module on-line:

1. Remove control power and mains supply from the soft starter.

2. Attach the module to the soft starter as illustrated.

3. Connect the module to the PC via a USB cable. The PC should detect the module and the

Hardware Update Wizard will open.

4. Install the supplied USB UART driver to operate the module as follows.

The driver can be found in the USB Comms Drivers folder on the supplied CD. Click on the Browse

button then navigate to the drivers folder and select the appropriate folder for your operating

system.

Click on Ok, then Next. The software will install. If you see a prompt, click Continue Anyway. Once

installation is complete, click Finish.

5. The PC will prompt you to install serial port driver software. Repeat the procedure in

Step 4. You may need to restart your PC once the driver software is installed.

Configuration MCD USB Module Instructions

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6. Identify the USB Serial Port assignment by checking Control panel > System > Hardware >

Device Manager> Ports (COM & LPT).

N.B.!:

If the USB port is not shown, disconnect then reconnect the cable. If the problem

persists, restart your PC.

7. Open WinMaster and change the Network Settings to:

Protocol: AP Binary or AP ASCII

Baud rate: 9600

Serial Port: Use the serial port number identified above

8. Apply control voltage to the soft starter. Bring WinMaster on-line, then Search for Network

Starters.

N.B.!:

The starter may trip on Starter Comms while the Master is off-line. Reset the soft starter

and place the Master on-line.

N.B.!:

The drivers will configure the USB port that the module is connected to. You must use

the same physical USB port every time you connect the module to the PC.

MCD USB Module Instructions Specifications

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5. Specifications

Order code

...................................................................................................................... 175G9009

Enclosure

Dimensions ............................................................. 35 mm (W) x 157 mm (H) x 90 mm (D)

Weight ...................................................................................................................... 250 g

Protection ................................................................................................................... IP20

Mounting

Spring-action plastic mounting clips (x 2)

Connections

Soft starter ........................................................................................... 6-way pin assembly

Network ................................................................................................................... USB-B

Maximum cable length ..................................................................... 3 metres (not supplied)

Settings

Protocol

MCD 200 ....................................................................................................... AP ASCII

MCD 500 ........................................................................................................... Binary

Address .......................................................................................................................... 20

Data rate (bps) ........................................................................................................... 9600

6. Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause and solution

“Unknown Device has been

detected” message when interface

is first plugged in

The USB cable may be too long.

Use a standard USB cable less than 3 metres long.

WinMaster goes offline and soft

starter trips on Starter Comms The USB cable has been unplugged.

Ensure the cable is plugged in at both ends, then bring

WinMaster back on-line.

WinMaster locks up when on-line.

Log view indicates comms failure

and a change to offline mode

Severe external electrical disturbance or equipment

failure.

Reconnect the USB cable, the close and restart

WinMaster. Bring WinMaster on-line.

If the problem persists, contact your local supplier.

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