Product Overview: 130B1246 VLT® PROFIBUS Converter MCA 114
The Danfoss 130B1246 is a specialized communication option module known as the MCA 114 PROFIBUS Converter. It is engineered specifically to facilitate the smooth migration from legacy VLT® 5000 drives to the modern VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302 platform without the need for extensive PLC reprogramming.
Seamless Retrofit Solution
Replacing an obsolete drive in a running production line can be costly if the control system (PLC) requires modification. The MCA 114 module solves this by emulating the PROFIBUS DP profile of the old VLT 5000. When installed in a new FC 302, it «translates» the commands from the PROFIBUS master so that the new drive behaves exactly like the old one from the controller’s perspective.
Key Features and Benefits
- Emulation: Mimics VLT 5000 PROFIBUS commands.
- Compatibility: Designed for VLT® AutomationDrive FC 301/302.
- Cost-Effective: Eliminates engineering time spent on rewriting PLC code.
- Installation: Plug-and-play C-option module (installs in the drive’s option slot).
- Protocol: PROFIBUS DP V1.
Application Notes
This converter is ideal for brownfield projects and maintenance retrofits. It supports the standard telegrams used by the VLT 5000, ensuring that setpoints, start/stop signals, and status words remain consistent. It allows you to upgrade your hardware to the latest energy-efficient technology while preserving your investment in software and control logic.
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