Danfoss Drives: Soft starter

The VLT® Soft Starter MCD500 with Adaptive Acceleration Control (AAC) from Danfoss Drives enables users to select different acceleration and deceleration profiles according to specific application needs.

Jul 5, 2010

Available in 23 models and 5 frame sizes, from 21A - 1600A (7.5kW - 800kW). The G1 frame size is IP20 rated, and G2 - G5 frame sizes are IP00 rated with optional finger guard kits to achieve IP20. Significantly smaller and more compact than its MCD3000 predecessor. Certification and approvals by CE, CCC, C-Tick, RoHs, UL, cUL and Lloyds Register.

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