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
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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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