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Local control of the VLT® AutomationDrive is done by a local control panel.  This is plugged in directly or connected through a cable.  The control panel can also be connected directly to a PC for service or commissioning. The VLT® AutomationDrive can be remote commissioned and monitored through a USB plugable cable or bus communication. Special software is available: Wizards, data transfer tool, VLT set-up software MCT 10 and language changer. Other features include:

Cold Plate Technology - The drive is built upon a very stable aluminium base integrated with the back panel.  This provides high mechanical stability, efficient cooling and the possibility of cold plate operation

DC Coil - the renowned DC coil is kept to ensure very low harmonic disturbance of the power supply according to IEC-1000-3-2.  Compact design : no need for external modules

Air guiding screen - a screen to pass cold air by the electronics is easily snapped in place for cold plate cooling.

Snap off the fan - like most of the elements, the fan can easily be removed and remounted for simple cleaning.

Safety - The VLT® AutomationDrive comes standard with the safe stop functionality suitable for category 3 installations according to EN 954-1.  This feature prevents the drive from starting unintentionally.Control signals - Speciall developed spring loaded cage clamps add to reliability and facilitate simple commissioning and service

Hot plugable LCP - the local control panel (LCP) can be plugged in or out during operation.  Settings are simply transferred via the control panel from one drive to another or from a PC with set-up software

Options - Option for bus communication, synchronisation, user programmes etc. are delivered ready to plug and play

Free programmable option - Compliant with the open programming platform IEC 61131-3

Graphic display - Danfoss drives renowned removable Local Control Panel has improved user-interface.  Choose between six built in languages (including Chinese) or have it customised with your own.  Two of the languages can be changed by the user.  The info button makes the manual virtually redundant.

Smart logic controller - A smart logic controller built in to the standard drives offers a wide range of essential PLC functions, while the optional VLT Programmable Logic Controller MCO enables complete PLC functionality.