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Contents Import of Older Dialog Files ............................................................................................... 59

10. Printing..................................................................................................................................................... 61
Safety Note ....................................................................................................................... 3 11. Alarm, Warning and Fault Log Readout..................................................................................................... 63
1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................. 4 Localisation of Alarms and Warnings.................................................................................... 63
Handling Alarms/Warning in Projects Files ............................................................................ 64
About this Manual............................................................................................................... 4
Handling the Alarm and Warning Loggings under MCT 10. ...................................................... 65
What is MCT 10 Set-up Software? ......................................................................................... 4
The MCT 10 Set-up Software Modules.................................................................................... 6 12. Smart Logic Controller Plug-in............................................................................................................. 67
Two Versions ..................................................................................................................... 6 13. Scope Function.......................................................................................................................................... 69
System Requirements ......................................................................................................... 7 Introduction to the Scope Function...................................................................................... 69
Assumptions ...................................................................................................................... 7 Activating the Scope ......................................................................................................... 69
Background Knowledge ....................................................................................................... 7 Channel Types ................................................................................................................. 70
Related Literature............................................................................................................... 7 Initial “Add Channel” (PC Polling Channel) ............................................................................ 70
2. Software Installation.................................................................................................................................. 8 Initial “Add Channel” (Drive Real Time Channel) ................................................................... 73
Installation and De-installation ............................................................................................. 8 Using advanced Triggers in a “Drive Real Time Channel” ........................................................ 74
How to Start the Installation Program ................................................................................ 8 Communication Control ..................................................................................................... 75
How to Change Language after Installation ......................................................................... 8 Additional Settings ........................................................................................................ 76
3. Introduction to User Interface ............................................................................................................... 10 Triggers .......................................................................................................................... 78
Trigger Position............................................................................................................. 78
MCT 10 Features .............................................................................................................. 10
Cursors........................................................................................................................ 79
4. Set-up of Communication ....................................................................................................................... 14
14. Update Drives Firmware Support in MCT10 .............................................................................................. 81
RS232 to RS485 Converter ................................................................................................ 15
Background Details ........................................................................................................... 82
DP V1 Data Communication ............................................................................................... 16
How to Find out if MCT 10 Has Been Updated ....................................................................... 83
USB................................................................................................................................ 17
5. Parameter Handling ................................................................................................................................. 19 15. Guide to DPV1 Connection and Simatic Manager ..................................................................................... 85
Set-up ............................................................................................................................ 19 16. VLT to FC series converter function.................................................................................................... 97
Parameter View Settings ................................................................................................ 25 Import drive from Excel..................................................................................................... 98
Parameter Filters .......................................................................................................... 27 17. FC102 series functions .......................................................................................................................... 99
Special Parameters ........................................................................................................... 31 Clock features .................................................................................................................. 99
Parameter Edit ................................................................................................................. 32 Date and Time .............................................................................................................100
Dialog Based Edit .......................................................................................................... 33 Working days ..............................................................................................................101
Inline Edit .................................................................................................................... 33 Preventive maintenance ...................................................................................................102
Comparison of Parameters ................................................................................................. 34 Timed actions .................................................................................................................102
Read Frequency Converter Database ................................................................................... 35 Quick menus...................................................................................................................103
6. Read/Write between MCT 10 and Frequency Converter ................................................................... 39 18. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................... 104
Reading and Writing Parameters from and to the Frequency Converter..................................... 39 Common Problems and Solutions .......................................................................................105
Read/Write Settings .......................................................................................................... 39 Changes Are not Saved to PC.........................................................................................105
Write to Drive .................................................................................................................. 44 Error Message whilst Installing MCT 10 Set-up Software ....................................................105
Scan ............................................................................................................................... 45 Error message whilst storing parameter settings and reading / writing via Profibus DP V1 using
Scan Configuration ........................................................................................................ 45 the function Database readout from the Drive. .................................................................105
Scan Network ............................................................................................................... 45 Error Message Communication Failed ..............................................................................105
Poll................................................................................................................................. 46 For Notes .......................................................................................................................109
7. Saving Data ............................................................................................................................................... 47
Network and Project Folders............................................................................................... 47
Changing the Set-up of a Device in the Field......................................................................... 47
How to Save Data............................................................................................................. 47
Save Changes to a Hard Disk .......................................................................................... 47
Save a Project .............................................................................................................. 48
8. SyncPos...................................................................................................................................................... 49
SyncPos Handling ............................................................................................................. 49
Programs and Configuration File ......................................................................................... 49
Import and Export of a Configuration File ......................................................................... 50
Edit and Save Configuration File ...................................................................................... 52
Import and Export of Programs ....................................................................................... 53
Autostart ..................................................................................................................... 54
Set Program Number ..................................................................................................... 54
Source Code................................................................................................................. 54
Edit Source Code .......................................................................................................... 55
Save and Exit Program .................................................................................................. 55
SyncPos Read From Drive .................................................................................................. 56
SyncPos Write to Drive ...................................................................................................... 57
9. Import of Files........................................................................................................................................... 59

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Copyright, Limitation of Liability and Revision Rights

This publication contains information proprietary to Danfoss A/S. By accepting and using this manual 1. Introduction
the user agrees that the information contained herein will be used solely for operating equipment from
Danfoss A/S or equipment from other vendors provided that such equipment is intended for
communication with Danfoss equipment over a Profibus serial communication link. This publication is
protected under the Copyright laws of Denmark and most other countries.

Danfoss A/S does not warrant that a software program produced according to the guidelines provided
in this manual will function properly in every physical, hardware or software environment.

Although Danfoss A/S has tested and reviewed the documentation within this manual, Danfoss A/S
makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to this documentation,
including its quality, performance, or fitness for a particular purpose.

In no event shall Danfoss A/S be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential
damages arising out of the use, or the inability to use information contained in this manual, even if
advised of the possibility of such damages. In particular, Danfoss A/S is not responsible for any costs
including but not limited to those incurred as a result of lost profits or revenue, loss or damage of
equipment, loss of computer programs, loss of data, the costs to substitute these, or any claims by
third parties.

Danfoss A/S reserves the right to revise this publication at any time and to make changes in its About this Manual
contents without prior notice or any obligation to notify previous users of such revisions or changes. This manual provides the user with the basic knowledge required to use the MCT 10 Set-up Software
with Danfoss Drives VLT frequency converters. Familiarity with the following is assumed:
• MS®-Windows™ at user level
• Set-up and operation of frequency converters, including knowledge of processes of which the drives
forms part
• Use of and linkage with communication equipment

The manual does not provide any detailed information regarding specific applications or possible
solutions and related parameter combinations in the set-up and use of a frequency converter. Instead,
please refer to the Operating Instructions and Design Guide of the frequency converter. An update of
the manual and instructions related to the MCT 10 Set-up Software are available on the Danfoss
Drives Homepage:
Safety Note http://drives.danfoss.com

WARNING!
What is MCT 10 Set-up Software?
MCT 10 Set-up Software is designed as an interactive commissioning tool for quick and easy
commissioning.
With this software package you can remote-control the frequency converter, thereby starting an The MCT 10 Set-up Software can be used as follows:
electric motor which may act as a drive for dangerous machinery. „ For planning a new communication network off- line. The MCT 10 Set-up Software contains a
complete database with all Danfoss Drives products.
Therefore the necessary caution must always be observed when using the software, and suitable „ For commissioning VLT frequency converters online.
measures should be taken to prevent injury and damage to machinery and equipment. „ If a VLT frequency converter requires replacement.
„ If a communication network is to be expanded with more frequency converters.
„ For back-up of all parameter settings of frequency converters in a communication network.
„ The MCT 10 Set-up Software supports Profibus DP V1 communication via a Master class 2
connection, which makes it possible to go online on a Profibus network and read from/write to
parameters. This will eliminate the need for an extra communication network.
„ The MCT 10 Set-up Software supports VLT 2800, VLT 4000, VLT 5000, VLT 6000, VLT 8000,
FCD 300 and FCM 300 series frequency converters from Danfoss Drives.
„ MCT10 also from version 2.0 supports the VLT® AutomationDrive FC 300 series.

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The MCT 10 Set-up Software Modules

The MCT 10 Set-up Software is supplied in two modules:

MCT 10 Set-up Software for

„ setting of the frequency converter parameters
„ copying of parameter sets to and from a frequency converter
„ documentation/print-out of set-up, including diagrams
„ Servicing and fault analysis.

SyncPos program for

With for example an Advantech ADAM 4510 repeater you can connect up to 126 nodes. „ creating SyncPos programs.
Without a repeater you can connect up to 31 nodes.

With the MCT 10 PC software tool you can control and configure your system simultaneously, and
monitor the entire system more effectively for faster diagnosis, and better preventive maintenance.
Simplify commissioning, maintenance and documentation using MCT 10.

Features of MCT 10: Two Versions

„ Project-oriented PC tool, one tool for all VLT series
MCT 10 Set-up Software is available in two versions: Advanced and Basic.
„ Links to all Windows applications possible
„ Supports Siemens CPs 5511 (PCMCIA), 5512 (Preferred) and 5611 (PCI- card), for Profibus DP
V1 Master Class 2 connection. (Please also consult Siemens for latest supported cards for PC’s.) MCT 10 Basic is available free of charge, downloadable from http://www.vlt-software.com
„ Support of standard interfaces: COMx, USB, RS 232 (Flux) MCT 10 Advanced can be purchased under the order-number 130B1000.
„ Siemens PG / Field PGs already have the necessary hardware
„ “View” is highly individually configurable The features of each version are listed in the table below.
„ Downwards compatibility with WinDialog (*.vlt)
Version supports... MCT 10 Advanced MCT 10 Basic

Help Frequency converters per Unlimited Four

The Help feature is located in the main menu, at the far right. Select Help from the main menu, then project
Help again, and a Help file will be opened, displaying the MCT 10 Set-up Software manual in .pdf FC protocol Yes Yes
format. To open the Help file you will require Acrobat Reader software. If you do not have this USB Yes Yes
software installed, it can be downloaded free of charge at www.adobe.com. Profibus DP V1 Yes (improved performance) Yes
Logging and Scope function 8 Channels 2 Channels
Real Time Logging from Drive 4 Channels N/A
Alarm display Yes View only
MCO305 Yes Yes
Graphical Smart Logic Contr. Yes Yes
VLT5000 to FC302 Wizard Yes N/A
Import 3000.XLS to FC302 Yes N/A
Motor Database Yes N/A

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System Requirements
In order to use the MCT 10 Set-up Software, your IBM-compatible personal computer must meet the 2. Software Installation
following minimum system requirements:
„ a Pentium PIII 350Mhz or compatible microprocessor
„ 256 MB of RAM
„ a CD-ROM drive
„ 200 MB of available space on the hard drive;

Recommended system:
„ a Pentium PIII 450Mhz microprocessor
„ 256 MB of RAM
„ a CD-ROM drive
„ 200 MB of available space on the hard drive;

MCT 10 Set-up Software runs under MS® Windows™ versions:

Windows™ 2000 (with service pack 3 or higher)
Windows™ XP (Professional when using Profibus).

Assumptions
Installation and De-installation
Background Knowledge
The MCT 10 Set-up Software and SyncPos modules are installed by means of a multilingual, self-
Familiarity with the PC or PLC you intend to use as a master in your system is assumed. Issues explanatory installation program.
regarding hardware or software produced by other manufacturers are beyond the scope of this
manual, and are not the responsibility of Danfoss.
How to Start the Installation Program
If you have questions regarding set-up of master-to-master communication, or communication to a 1: Choose the sub-menu Run from File in Windows programming control.
non-Danfoss slave, please consult the appropriate manuals. 2: In the command line you enter: [DRIVELETTER]:\SETUP and press the <Return> key.
3: Then you just follow the instructions of the installation program.
When the installation process is complete the MCT 10 Set-up Software can be found on the following
Related Literature path:
The following literature related to MCT 10 Set-up Software is available.

Title Literature
no.
SyncPos manual MN50V102
Profibus DP V1 MG90E102
Design Guide for the relevant -
frequency converter(s)

How to Change Language after Installation

During installation, select the language version required in the installation program. After installation,
Please also refer to drives.danfoss.com for frequently asked questions and additional information. programs will start with the same language version.
After installation you can change the menu texts of the programs to different languages.

N.B.!
The parameter language will also be changed. If an LCP display is connected to the frequency
converter, the change of program language version does not affect the display language.

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De-installation of MCT 10 Set-up Software under a Windows® Operating System 3. Introduction to User Interface
1. Click the Start button
2. Select Settings
3. Select Control Panel
4. Double-click on Remove/Add Programs icon
5. Select MCT 10 Set-up Software
6. Choose the Remove option

MCT 10 Features
MS® Windows™ Explorer-like interface
MCT 10 Set-up Software has a familiar MS® Windows™ Explorer-like interface, to make it quick and
easy for you to get started and find your way around the software.

MCT 10 Language
The default language for the MCT 10 Set-up Software is English. If desired, you can change the
language of operation as follows.
Select the language you wish MCT 10 Set-up Software to be displayed in, by selecting Options from
the main menu, then Select Language…. Choose the desired language from the scrollbar and close the
window. The new language setting will be activated when MCT 10 is closed and restarted.

Toolbar
A toolbar displays icons for the most commonly used functions.

The toolbar can be activated by selecting Toolbar under View from the main menu bar, whereupon the
Toolbar will be marked with a tick to show it is active. To deactivate the Toolbar, again select View
and then Toolbar, and after this the tick will be removed, indicating that the toolbar is no longer
active.

Display
The MCT 10 Set-up Software is displayed in two parts, Left View and Right View.

Left View
The Left View shows the Network (real, online) and Project (simulated, offline) views of the frequency
converter network. In the Left View new folders and network elements can be added or existing
folders and elements deleted.

It is also in the Left View that the user records changes made to the real online set-up into the Project
folder, thus storing the changes in the simulated, offline set-up for later use.

For more information on saving data, please refer to the chapter Saving Data.

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Right View
The Right View displays details of the element highlighted in the Left View. In the Right View the
elements of the frequency converter network can be programmed.

Network Mode - Online

The Network folder displays details of the frequency converter network as it appears in reality, online.
In Network mode the user can make changes to parameters in the frequency converter(s) exactly as if
operating the control panel on the frequency converter itself.

Data entered in Network mode will be stored in the frequency converter only, not on the hard disk.
For information on saving data to the hard disk, please refer to the chapter Saving Data.

Project Mode - Offline

The Project folder displays an offline view of the frequency converter network, as set up by the user.
This is where the user can store a copy of those parts of the online set-up he will use for later retrieval
and use, perhaps remote to the physical site of the network. The Project folder is also where to store
other files related to the network project. These other files can be in any format, for example Word,
.pdf, etc.

Folders
Insert a new frequency converter, folder or file folder by selecting the Project icon with a right-click on
the mouse:
Tree View
The Left View can be expanded or compressed according to the level of detail the user wishes to view.
The Left View has a tree structure, where folders containing un-displayed content are marked with ‘+’.
By clicking on the “+” with the mouse, the folder will open and its contents display in a tree structure.

Alternatively, you can select Insert on the menu bar, then New, and then Drive, Folder or File Folder:

Folders containing content which is on display in a tree structure are marked with ‘-’. By clicking on
the ‘-’ with the mouse, the folder will close and its contents will be hidden.
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4. Set-up of Communication

A Folder is a group of frequency converters

forming part of a machine or of a system. Folders
are used for organising a large system into
several smaller systems.

A File Folder is a folder for storing files

belonging to the Project. These files can be in any
format, Word documents, PDF files etc. How to Establish Data Communication
A Scope Folder is a folder for doing analysis on Data communication between a PC and the frequency converter(s) can be established via a hardwired
how selected parameters behave. The selected connection. The hardwired connection can be via the standard built-in RS 485 port or via a Master
parameters can be visualised as curves. Class 2 connection (MSAC 2) on a Profibus network.

RS 485 Data Communication

The majority of Danfoss Drives products have the FC protocol as standard RS 485 data
communication. Communication from a PC can be established via RS 232 to 485 converters or via
USB to 485 converters.
All frequency converters are default set to 9600 baud, but can also be set to 4800-2400-1200-300
baud. The parity is always even, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.

N.B.!
Choose a relevant scan range. It takes too much time to scan all
addresses (1-126)

Using FC30x Automation drive :

FC MC Protocol (parameter 8-30 "FC MC") is required for correct
functionality.

It is recommended to use faster baud rate as the default 9600 baud,

when using VLT AutomationDrive FC300 series..

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RS232 to RS485 Converter

DP V1 Data Communication
When using a RS485 converter as the Advantech ADAM converter, MCT10 will indicate that there is attached a serial To set up a Profibus DP V1 communication, the drives on the Profibus network must support Profibus
port. This serial driver can be configured when doing a “right-click” on the icon. DP V1 and a Profibus Master class 2 card must be installed in the PC.
If parameter 800 Protocol Select has the text "Profibus DP V1", this drive supports the DP V1
communication.
The following Master class 2 cards are currently supported:
CP 5411, CP 5511 from Siemens.
CP 5611, CP 5613 and CP 5614 from Siemens.

N.B.!:
Please consult the chapter covering : “Guide to DPV1 connection and Simatic Manager”,
for more details about setting up Simatic Manager”.

The scan range should be set to the available addresses only.

The com port number must be set to the appropriate com port used. When using USB converters to RS485, the
actual comport number can be read in the Windows Control Panel.

The baud rate must match the setting in the drive.

The Read and Write settings are editable for performance optimization, but should normally not be changed.

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USB
Danfoss frequency converters in the FC 100 and FC 300 series are equipped with a USB port. Using an
ordinary USB cable the user can connect a laptop or desktop PC to the frequency converter in order to
read or write frequency converter settings using the MCT 10 Set-up Software. No extra hardware is
required.

Connect the USB cable to the FC 100 or FC 300 frequency converter and the computer. A USB icon
will automatically appear in the Left View Network folder.

Open the Network USB folder to view the device connected.

When the USB cable is disconnected, the apparatus connected via the USB port will no longer be
displayed in the Left View.

N.B.!:
A USB port has no address-setting capacity, and therefore it is not possible to see the difference
between two identical devices connected via two USB ports to the same computer. Therefore
Danfoss recommends operating only one device at a time in a USB port.

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Insert a new drive, folder or file folder by selecting the Project icon with a right-click on the mouse.
Alternatively, you can select Insert on the menu bar, then select New, then Drive, Folder or File
Folder.
5. Parameter Handling
Drive refers to the type of frequency converter you wish to set up.
Inserting a frequency converter will bring up the drive selector window.

Set-up
This chapter explains how to control a frequency converter using the MCT 10 Set-up Software.
After starting the MCT 10 Set-up Software, the main window looks like this:

This window consists of four main parts; Name, Drive Identification, Alias and Regional Settings. Fill in
the details for all the parts:

Name is the name you want to identify the frequency converter with. This can be any
text/number combination.

Drive Identification is the information regarding the frequency converter series and
type, options installed, software versions and voltage level. Make selections from the
scroll menus.

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Alias is the means of communication (Bus) between your PC and the frequency Once you have set up a new frequency converter in the Project folder, you can select the new drive
converters. Select from the scroll menu. icon to display the database information as entered above:

The last box is Regional Settings. This box has two selections, International and North
America. These discriminate mainly between horse power, kW and voltage level. The
screen shot below shows an example of regional settings for a VLT 2800 frequency
converter.

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Note that the Connected Drive Information fields are empty. This is because at this point, you have
not yet accessed the online frequency converter represented by the new frequency converter created
offline. To view information from the online frequency converter, please refer to the Read From Drive
feature.

Parameter Folders

When you have set up a drive within the Project folder, you can create new parameter folders within
that drive. Create a new Parameter Folder by right-clicking on the Drive icon, then selecting New,
then Parameter Folder. The default name for the new parameter folder will be New Folder 1, New
Folder 2, etc.

Custom Parameter Folders

You can give the new parameter folder the desired identity using the Rename function, accessible by
right-clicking on the New Folder icon.

Generic Folders
When a new drive is set up in the project folder, it will take the form of a folder named by the user,
containing an All Parameters folder, which comprises a series of inner folders with generic names.

These generic names cannot be changed or personalised, i.e. there is no rename function for these
folders. The generic folders within most frequency converters are as follows:
„ Operation and Display
„ Load and Motor
„ References and Limits
„ Inputs and outputs
„ Special functions
„ Serial communication
„ Technical functions

The generic folders can vary according to the type of frequency converter selected. Display Options
By selecting View in the main menu bar, a range of display options are presented. The user can
choose to display or hide the Toolbar and the Status Bar.
The user can also select the desired form of the Right View:
„ Large icons
„ Small icons
„ The Right View display can be presented in the form of a List of folders and elements
„ The Right View display can present Details of Network and Project elements

The contents of the generic folders are fixed, and comprise the parameters relevant to the frequency
converter type selected. The ID, name and settings of these parameters become visible in the Right
View, with a left-click on the generic folder icon or name in the Left View.
The final four display options (Large icons, Small icons, List and Details) are also accessible by clicking
on the toolbar, options 8 through 11 from the left.

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Parameter View Settings

You can apply the chosen parameter view settings described above to subfolders, to an entire project,
or to the entire application, i.e. all MCT 10 folders in Network or Project mode.

Right-click on the parameter cell or set-up column then select Apply Parameter View Settings.
Alternatively, select Apply Parameter View Settings under Tools on the main menu bar. The following
pop-up will appear:
The actual view can also be made valid for the complete Project or for the Folder only. This allows the
user to adjust his view setting quickly for parts or the complete Project.

Select the option you wish to apply then click OK to activate that option.

Filters

The MCT 10 Set-up Software can be configured by view filters to display parameters in a special way
or to display parameters of interest. This is a powerful tool in maintaining an overview of the drive,
without becoming confused by non-application relevant parameters. Another flexible way to adjust the display is via the Filter function.

Filters can be applied to the parameter set-ups, which are displayed in the Right View when
highlighting a generic folder in the Left View, i.e. one of
„ Operation and Display
„ Load and Motor
„ References and Limits
„ Inputs and outputs
„ Special functions
„ Serial communication
„ Technical functions
The parameters displayed in the Right View are presented in a series of columns, containing ID,
parameter name, four set-ups, units and factory set-up.

Each set-up can be hidden by removing it. This is done by selecting the set-up in the parameter view
and then selecting the remove menu. Changes made to the removed set-up are still stored inside the
MCT 10 Set-up Software and can be displayed again by selecting "Customize Columns".
By adding or removing columns the user can decide which information he wants to view.

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Parameter Filters
To find the Parameter Filter dialog:
Right-click on any column in Right View, then select Filter Parameter…

Read Only
In the Right View showing details of parameter set-ups, the user can select the Read
Only filter to display those parameters which are read only and cannot be changed by
the user. Right-click on any parameter column in the Right View, and then select the
Filter Parameter option. Under Filter By, the user can then mark Read Only, and the
display will show only those parameters which are read only.

Read & Write

In the Right View showing details of parameter set-ups, the user can select the Read &
Write filter to display those parameters which are read/write and can thus be changed
by the user. Right-click on any parameter column in the Right View, then select the
Filter Parameter option. Under Filter By the user can then mark Read & Write, and the
display will show only those parameters which are read/write, i.e. can be changed by the
user.

Changed
In the Right View showing details of parameter set-ups, the user can select the Changed
Value filter to display those parameters which have been changed by the user in the
current session. Right-click on any parameter column in the Right View, and then select
the Filter Parameter option. Under Filter By, the user can then mark Changed Value and
the display will show only those parameters which have been changed during the current
session.

All
To display all parameters in the Right View, following a filtering which has hidden some
of the parameters, right-click on any parameter column in the Right View, and then
select the Filter Parameter option. Under Filter By, the user can then mark All, and the
display will show all parameters.

Filter By Group
To display only parameters from a particular group or groups in the Right View, the user
can right-click on any parameter column in the Right View, and then select the Filter
Parameter option. Under Filter By Group, the user can then mark the desired group or
groups to be displayed and the Right View display will show only those group(s).

Column Select
Select a column in the Right View by left-clicking on the column title cell.

Folder Select
Select a folder in the Left View by left-clicking on the folder name or folder icon.

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Parameter Display The Customize Columns window will be displayed and there, the user can change the order of fields in
By selecting a parameter folder in the Left View you can view the parameters in the the display by highlighting a field, then selecting Move Up, Move Down or Remove.
Right View, including their ID code, name and configuration details.

Removed columns are still stored in memory and can be retrieved into the Right View by highlighting
Customize Columns the relevant field name and selecting Add.
The user can rearrange the display of columns in the Right View display by right-clicking on any
column title, then selecting Customize Columns.

Read/Write Parameters
The majority of parameters are read/write, i.e. they can be configured by the user. Use the Filter
function to view which parameters are read/write.

Read Only Parameters

A few parameters are read only, i.e. they provide data only and cannot be configured by the user. Use
the Filter function to view which parameters are read only.

Factory Defaults
The parameter factory defaults are viewable by highlighting the parameter folder in the Left View,
whereupon the parameter details will be displayed in the Right View. The factory defaults will be
displayed in the Set-up columns unless a user has changed the parameter configuration. If the
parameter configuration has been changed since factory supply, the factory defaults are displayed in
the Factory Set-up column.

Array Parameters
Parameters containing data in the form of an array are displayed as a matrix in the Right View, where
the rows of the matrix are identified as ID.1, ID.2, etc. For example, in the view below, array

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parameters 9-15 and 9-16 are displayed over several entries as 915.1, 915.2, 915.3,… and 916.1,
916.2, 916.3,…. in the Right View below.
Parameter Edit
Parameters are organized into the same groups found on the LCP of the drive. A parameter can easily
be modified by simply double-clicking on the desired parameter entry. If an entry cell is shaded in
light grey it means that it is read only, and cannot be modified.

Special Parameters

Edit Set-up
The user can change parameter set-up by manually entering new value(s) into the cells in the Right
View.

Alternatively, the parameter set-up can be altered by importing values from an active drive, using the
Read From Drive function.

The settings of a parameter are checked for correct value upon their entry. If a parameter value is set
to an illegal value the MCT 10 Set-up Software displays an error.
Parameters can be edited in two different modes, dialog-based and inline. In dialog-based edit mode
MCT 10 will make a window pop up explaining the usages of the parameter.

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Comparison of Parameters
Parameter settings can be compared to the parameter settings in another drive. Comparisons can be
made either to another drive inside the project or to an online drive. The comparison function is a
powerful tool that evaluates whether settings inside the drive have been changed, or checks if two or
more drives have the same settings. The compare function is activated by highlighting the desired
drive and selecting Compare.

Dialog Based Edit

The compare window asks the user for a drive with which to make the comparison. This can be an
If you would prefer to have details of parameters available whilst editing, use Dialog Based Edit. online drive from the network, or it can be a drive in the offline folder (Project folder).
Parameter options, ranges and functions will be displayed whilst you edit the parameters. You will
automatically enter Dialog Based Edit if you de-select Inline Edit. The result of a comparison can be stored in an ASCII text file for documentation or for subsequent
import into a spreadsheet.

Inline Edit It is possible to compare all set-ups, or to compare one set-up against another.
In inline edit mode, MCT 10 displays only the setting options available for a parameter. This works The result of a comparison could look like this:
faster but is recommended only for the experienced user, since each possible setting is not followed
by a detailed description of the setting.

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Read Frequency Converter Database

In the event that the MCT 10 database information is not up to date with a new drive variant, MCT 10
database can be updated either by download from Internet or when this is not possible, by reading
from the frequency converter itself.

When the MCT 10 database for a frequency converter is outdated, the frequency converter icon will be
displayed with a red line through it and the Database Information cells will display the message “Not
supported”, as shown:

The following message will appear. To read from the frequency converter select Yes and reading from
the frequency converter will commence.

Update the database by uploading the DLL file as follows:

Right-click on the frequency converter icon and select “Download Drive Info”.

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When reading from the frequency converter is complete, the frequency converter icon will no longer In order to ensure that changes in settings are transferred to all set-ups, perform a Write to drive
have a red line through it and the Database Information in the Right View will display settings then Read From drive as the final step in updating parameter settings.
identical to the Connected Drive Information.

In addition, the parameter settings will be displayed in capital letters.

dll

The change(s) in setting will then be transferred and displayed in all set-ups.

The capital letters indicate data which has been read directly from the frequency converter.
Copy the frequency converter from the Network folder and paste into the Project folder to save the
data.

N.B!:
When the data is displayed in capital letters, a change of parameter settings in one set-up will
not automatically be transferred to the other set-ups:

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6. Read/Write between MCT 10 and Frequency Converter

Reading and Writing Parameters from and to the Frequency

Converter
Parameter settings can be read from or written to an online connected frequency converter. Include Factory Set-up
If this option is selected, the factory set-up data (i.e. default values) will be included in
One single set-up value can be read / written. the data read from the frequency converter. The factory set-up is not always standard, it
All four set-ups of a parameter can be read / written. can be changed, and therefore this can be a useful option when needing to check the
A group of parameters can be read / written and so on. actual default values.

The user performs reading or writing by selecting the value(s) to be read / written and then selecting Set-ups
the Read From drive or Write to drive menu. Select whether you wish to read only visible set-ups or wish to read all set-ups.

You can select … Compatibility Errors

„ A single parameter in the Right View If the field device software is not exactly identical with the MCT 10 version of the device,
„ All Parameters in the Left View this is where you can specify what level of compatibility is acceptable. You can choose to
„ One group of parameters in the Left View, e.g. Load and Motor group Ignore All Errors, i.e. ignore all compatibility errors.
… and the Read From drive and Write to drive functions will apply to the whole selection. Alternatively, if this is unacceptably broad, you can choose Ignore Drive Major Version
Errors to restrict the acceptable compatibility errors to those occurring in a major
software version. Minor version differences such as v3.1 to v3.4 will be ignored, but
Read/Write Settings major version differences such as v3.1 to v4.1 will not be accepted.

Access a range of functions by selecting Options on the main menu bar: Save as Default Settings
Selecting this option will activate the above settings for all reads from drive.

Write To Drive settings

Select the desired options for writing to an active drive, which will then become
applicable for all writing to drive(s).

Read From Drive settings

Select the desired options for reading from an active frequency converter, which will
then become applicable for all reading from frequency converter(s).

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Read From Drive

Values can be read from an active frequency converter by right-clicking on the desired selection (in
this example a parameter column title in the Right View), then selecting Read From Drive.

Once Read From Drive is selected, the software accesses the online device and the Drive Check
window pops up, showing the compatibility of the properties of the offline Project drive (where the
properties are based on database information) with the online device, i.e. Connected Drive, as in the
following example:

Communication Fault Tolerance

Here you can set up the number of communication faults tolerable before breaking off
the connection.

When forcing a write of settings from a VLT with different parameter database version it
might be necessary to modify this value. The colour codes indicate the level of compatibility between the theoretical Project Drive and the
actual Connected Drive, for each property.

In the Drive Check pop-up you can select one of three options: Cancel, Continue, or Update drive
from connected.
Cancel will stop the Read From Drive process, for example if the level of compatibility between Project
drive and Connected drive is unacceptably low.
Continue will activate the Read From Drive process to show the properties of the connected drive.
Update drive from connected will activate the Read From Drive process, deleting the data in the
Project drive and replacing it with the data from the Connected drive.

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N.B.!:
The Update drive from connected selection will cause all information stored in the Project Drive
to be deleted and then replaced in the Read From Drive process. If you wish to retain the
Write to Drive
information entered into the Project Drive, Continue is the appropriate selection. Values can be written to an active frequency converter by right-clicking on a parameter column title in
the Right View and then selecting Write To Drive.
Once the Read From Drive process is completed, the display shows details of both the Connected
Drive Information and the Database Information.

Alternatively, access Read From Drive and Write To Drive by selecting Communication in the main
menu:

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Poll
Scan
When in Network mode, MCT 10 Set-up Software will automatically poll the parameters in the Right
Before starting to work in Network mode, perform a scan of the network to detect all the active View to continuously update their status to reflect live operation.
frequency converters on the network.
However, if you wish to stop polling, for example to freeze and analyse a particular moment, you can
do this in two ways:
Scan Configuration
You can enter your preferred scan settings by right-clicking on SerialCom… 1. Select Stop Polling under Communication on the main menu bar, or

2. Select Stop Polling from the toolbar:

…and then selecting Configure Driver.

The following configuration window will pop up:

You can also resume polling in two ways:

1. Select Resume Polling under Communication on the main menu bar, or

2. Select Resume Polling from the toolbar:

Scan Network
You can scan the network in three ways:

1. Right-click on the SerialCom icon in the Left View and then select Scan Network.

2. Select Scan Network under Communication on the main menu bar.

3. Select the Scan Network icon on the toolbar:

The Scanning for Drives window will pop up, and will indicate the progress of the scan:

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Then select File from the main menu bar, and select Save As.
The user can then save the device file under the desired title into a directory on his hard disk.
7. Saving Data Save a Project
Save a project by selecting File from the main menu bar, then Save. Alternatively, select the Save
icon on the toolbar, the third icon from the left.

Archive / Unarchive.
Projects that include links to other documents, can store not only the drives but also the linked files.
By selecting the Archive function the MCT 10 generates a file that contains all drives and the linked
files into a *.ssa File. If this file is sent to other computers the user will get a copy of the linked files
on his computer.

Network and Project Folders

It is important to note the difference between Network and Project folders in the Left View.

Through the Network folder the user gains access to physical devices operating in the field. Here the
user can configure the physical frequency converters just as if he were configuring them on the LCD
panel of the device. Configuration changes made in the Network folder are therefore saved only in the
physical device in the field. The Network folder contains online data.

The Project folder contains those data saved to the user’s hard disk, remote from the field. The Project
folder therefore contains offline data.

N.B.!:
Changes made in the Network folder are not automatically saved to the Project folder. That is,
the user must actively save changes to his hard disk.

Changing the Set-up of a Device in the Field

In order to change settings for a field device, the user opens the Network folder and selects the
relevant device. The configuration window will pop up, showing where the user sets the scan range,
scans for frequency converters and finds the device he is seeking.

The user can stop polling by selecting the stop icon on the tool bar, and then make changes to
settings directly in the set-up columns in the Right View.

At this point the changes will be implemented online in the field device, but are not recorded
elsewhere.

How to Save Data

Save Changes to a Hard Disk
To record online changes to a hard disk, select the relevant device in the Network folder.
Right-click on the device and select Copy.
Select the Project folder, right-click and select Paste.

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the stand alone SyncPos program. If a SyncPos program already exists it can be imported into the
MCT 10 project.

8. SyncPos Configuration

Select the Configuration icon to view the available frequency converter configuration file in the Right
View. Select the icon for the relevant frequency converter in the Right View to open a new editor
(Cam Editor), which is used to change the SyncPos settings. Details of how to use the editor are dealt
with in the separate SyncPos manual.

Once the desired settings are made, you can either Compile (under Settings in the main menu) or Exit
Program (under File in the main menu).

Upon selecting Exit Program, a window will pop up: SyncPos Application Closed, providing you with
two options for how to save and exit, including an explanation. Select Read or Write. A Confirm
SyncPos Write (or Read) window will pop up, with two options for saving to the SyncPos card. Mark
the desired selection and select Yes or No. Upon selecting Yes, the information will be written to the
frequency converter.

If Write to Drive is selected at the root of a frequency converter, the MCT 10 also writes the SyncPos
Files to the SyncPos options. If this function is called, the MCT 10 warns the user for unattended stop
of the SyncPos Card.
SyncPos Handling
The VLT 5000 and VLT 5000 FLUX series can have a SyncPos application option.
Import and Export of a Configuration File
This manual does not describe the SyncPos functionality in detail. For detailed information please To import a configuration file saved elsewhere, for example in another project, to the SyncPos card,
consult the separate SyncPos program manual. left-click on the configuration file displayed in the Right View as shown below.

The MCT 10 Set-up Software can directly modify, read from and write to SyncPos files. SyncPos Files
are stored within the MCT 10 files, and do therefore not require separate handling.

When a VLT 5000 has a SyncPos option installed, the MCT 10 will display two icons upon selection of
the frequency converter: an All Parameters folder icon and a separate icon for the SyncPos option. A
group 7 series of parameters is incorporated under All Parameters. The group 7 parameters apply to
SyncPos.

N.B.!:
MCT10 has not true support for SyncPos application options ver 1.xx and 2.xx.
The Syncpos folder will be available due to the lag of functionality in these initial versions.

Programs and Configuration File

Select the SyncPos icon and two more folders will become visible. The SyncPos program consists of
two main parts: Configuration file (*.cnf) and Program Files(s) (*.m). A configuration file consists of a
series of SyncPos parameters which can be programmed. MCT 10 can import or export SyncPos
Configuration files. If no Configuration file exists it can be set up.

Programs

can be inserted in the MCT 10 Project folder. When a new SyncPos program is selected, an untitled
program in inserted in the SyncPos folder. The program can be edited, written and exported just as in

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Export of configuration files is performed in the same manner.

A window will pop up enabling you to select a configuration file for import from your computer
directory:
Edit and Save Configuration File
View and edit the content of the configuration file by selecting it, whereupon the configuration editor
will open.

After editing is complete, close the SyncPos application and the following window will pop up:

To save your changes, select Read or Write to save changes to the MCT 10 project or to the frequency
converter, respectively. Reading or Writing can take some time.

Select the desired file, click Open, and the file will be imported to the Configuration folder.

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Import and Export of Programs
To import a program to the SyncPos card, left-click on a program displayed in the Right View as Select the desired program, click Open, and the program will be imported to the Programs folder.
shown below. The import is now complete.

Autostart
If more than one program is stored in the Programs folder, you can set one of them to start
automatically when the device is turned on.

In the Right View, select the program you wish to be the start-up program, and then right-click to
select Set As Autostart. The program selected is thereafter indicated with Yes in the Autostart column.

A window will pop up enabling you to find the desired program for import in the computer directory.

Set Program Number

Source Code
Refer to SyncPos manual

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Edit Source Code
Double-click on the program icon in the Right View to view and edit the source code. As for editing of a configuration file, a SyncPos Application Closed dialog box will pop up and you
should select Read or Write according to the instructions in the box.

N.B.!:
If there are programs in the SyncPos card they will be deleted without further warning.

SyncPos Read From Drive

A range of editing operations are possible, described in detail in the SyncPos manual. Read all parameters and SyncPos files from a frequency converter to a project in one step by selecting
Read from Drive. Select the root drive and then right-click to find Read from Drive:
Save and Exit Program
If you wish to save your work when editing is complete, select Save under File in the menu bar. This
will save the changes to the program file opened from the MCT 10 project.

To leave SyncPos, select Exit Program under File in the menu bar:

N.B.!:
Use this feature with caution. Files in the project can be permanently lost.
The following warning will appear, explaining that files of the same name will be permanently
overwritten:
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If you select Yes, reading from the frequency converter will commence, and Configuration Files and
Programs from the frequency converter will be saved to the Project.

SyncPos Write to Drive

Write all parameters and SyncPos files from a project to a frequency converter in one step by
selecting Write to Drive. Select the root drive and then right-click to find Write to Drive:
Choose the settings you require. Then to write, select Yes. For the above settings, the existing
programs will first be deleted, and then the SyncPos Program Source Files will be written to the
frequency converter. Once the write is complete, you can check the contents for the Network folder to
confirm that the Write to Drive was successful.

N.B.!:
Use this feature with caution. If incorrectly used, files on the drive can be permanently lost.
The following warning will appear, explaining that files of the same name can be permanently
overwritten:

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9. Import of Files

Import of Older Dialog Files

For users working with VLT set-up software dialog, the files generated under these software packages
can be imported into the MCT 10.
Files from DOS versions as well as Windows versions can be imported to the MCT 10. Following a
successful import, the MCT 10 places the imported files in an imported files folder.

Due to limitations in some of the former PC tools some functionality is not importable. Functions such
as displaying changed values only, are not available in MCT 10.

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Changed Parameters
Select this option to print all parameters, or if you only wish to print the parameters
which have changed. Select between parameters
10. Printing „ Changed from default
„ Change from factory default
„ All parameters

Make your selection, and then press ok for printing to begin.

Options
Specify which set-up you wish to print.

Groups
You can choose to print only selected parameter groups.
If you select Groups >> the Print dialog box will expand to look like this:

There are two options for printing from MCT 10: Print Project or Print Selected Folders.
Both options are located under File in the main menu bar.
Alternatively, Print Project can be selected by right-clicking on the Project icon. Print Selected Folders
can be selected by right-clicking on the icon for a folder within the Project.

If you wish to print parameter settings for an entire project, select Print Project.
If you wish to print parameter settings for part of a project, select Print Selected Folders

The following dialog box will pop up:

Make your selection of which parameter groups to print.

To return to the original unexpanded Print dialog box, select Groups <<.

To print, select OK.

In this box you can set the following options:

Output Language
Select the desired print language from the list, which appears by left-clicking on the
default language displayed.

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Selecting the active alarm/warning icon will split the right view into three main areas:

11. Alarm, Warning and Fault Log Readout

The alarms and warnings are displayed at the top of the Right View. Both views consist of five
columns. The first two columns are the date and time of the PC at the time the information was read
from the drive. The third column is the Drives Operating Hours counter. Column for is the code for the
warning/alarm. For a more detailed description of the code, please consult your Operating Instructions
From Version 2.0, MCT 10 supports the feature of reading out the alarms, warnings and fault logs of
for the particular drive. The last column is the warning in clear text.
the online frequency converters. This allows the user to quickly locate alarms and warnings in the
In case of a trip the drive stores the reason for the trip in a fault log buffer. The log consist of three
connected drive system, and investigate the fault log for previous trips. This feature also allows the
values; code, value and time. When MCT 10 reads the fault log it displays the PC’s time and date at
user to gather and store events in the project file for later evaluation or the project file can be sent to
the time where the log was read.
a remote specialist for further investigation.
Notice! Since most drives do not have a built-in real time clock, the actual time of when a fault
Localisation of Alarms and Warnings occurs can only be estimated. This requires that the user knows exactly the total amount of time in
After a complete scanning of a Drive Network, the MCT 10 indicates if the connected drives have which the drive has been disconnected, between the time the fault occurred and the time the loggings
active warnings or alarms. Both warnings and alarms are indicated by a “!” sign in front of the drive were read.
icon. A missing “!” indicates that no alarms or warnings are present at the time the Network was
scanned.
The picture below shows a small network with four drives, where the VLT 5000 at address 6 has an
active Alarm or Warning. Handling Alarms/Warning in Projects Files
Before alarms/warnings and the fault loggings are stored into the Project File, the user has to enable
this function in MCT 10. This is done under the main menu Options – Updating Alarms and Warnings.
By simply adding the checkmark, the MCT 10 now automatically reads the alarms, warnings and fault
loggings at every read from/write to the drive.

By selecting the “+” sign the view of the VLT 5000 is expanded. In this view the user has the active
alarm/warning icon, which is represented by the double triangle icon. The single triangle icon indicates
no warning/alarms

Active Alarms/Warnings

No Active Alarms/Warnings

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Handling the Alarm and Warning Loggings under MCT 10.

Every time the MCT 10 reads from or writes data to a connected drive the loggings are updated. Since
the drive has no real time clock built-in there is no way to evaluate if a fault has occurred only once or
if it has occurred twice or more. Due to this behaviour in the drive, MCT 10 consequently stores active
alarms and warnings in the project file at each read/write command. These functions ensure that no
alarm is lost, but can lead to a situation where one alarm has multiple entries in the log.

MCT 10 stores space for more than 200 alarms and warnings for each drive in the project. The
loggings can be individual cleared. This is done by entering the loggings you wish to clear, and right-
click with the mouse. Clearing the log only clears the PC log, the drives onboard information is
unaffected by this handling.

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One of the great advantages of the built-in Logic Condition Controller is its easy-to-use
programmability. You can easily configure it without previous training and it enables a host of
advanced functionalities.

12. Smart Logic Controller Plug-in The condition controller is a simple, but at the same time very clever way to have your drive, motor
and application work together. The principle is this: The controller monitors a pre-determined event.
When the specified event occurs, it performs a pre-determined act and starts monitoring the next
predetermined event – and continues that way in up to twenty different steps until it returns to step
one – monitoring the first specified event.

The logic controller is able to monitor any parameter that can be characterised as “true” or “false”.
This includes digital commands and also logic expressions, which allows sensor outputs to determine
the operation. Temperature, pressure, flow, time, load, frequency, voltage and other parameters
combined with the operators “>”, “<”, “=”, “and” and “or” forms logic expressions that controls the
drive logically in any application. That is why Danfoss calls it a “logic” controller.

• Makes the drive act according to your specific application

• Standard feature
• Simple to programme
• Easy to correct
• Program via MCT 10 or LCP

Components simple to learn

• Comparators
• Logic rules
From Version 2.13, MCT 10 supports the Smart Logic Controller Plug-in for the Automation Drive • Events
series. This feature enables the user to do very quick set-up of logical sequence programs by means • Actions
of a graphical user interface, instead of setting up each single parameter by hand. • Done!

”Right-Click” to
activate menu

This plug-in is easy to use, and items can be added, just by performing a right-click in the sequence
tree area.

It is recommended to consult the Automation Drive’s Design guide to get a full overview of the Smart
Logic Controller features.

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The Scope folder can be inserted at any place, under the Project, under a Drive folder or under a
drive. There are no limitations related to the place where a Scope is inserted. As soon as the Insert
new Scope folder has been selected, the icon is inserted.
13. Scope Function
Scope Icon.

The default name of the Scope folder can be renamed.

Channel Types
Using the scope function in MCT 10 gives by default the possibility to use two different channel types,
depending on what the actual drive supports.

The normal channel is selected as a PC polling channel, a channel where the PC-SW itself request
values from the drive to, through this channel.
Introduction to the Scope Function
The second channel type, which for instance is available in specific FC30x drives, is called Drive Real
In many situations the use of viewing a variable as a curve provides a better and faster way to
Time Channel. This channel is started when filling up a buffer in drive, the data here can be set up
understanding your system. Curves also give you the possibility to graphically evaluate if a system is
with a very precise sample-rate. The rate is depending on what the single drive supports.
unstable e.g. PID loops.
Many faults that exist in a very short time (e.g. over current) can also be traced by this function, and
thus be a valuable feature to the user.
Initial “Add Channel” (PC Polling Channel)
The first time you select the Scope Folder, MCT 10 will pop-up with the Add new Channel Box.
Activating the Scope
The Scope is inserted like a new File folder or a new Parameter Folder, by right-clicking the mouse
cursor over the Project Folder, Drive Folder or a drive.

In this Box you will be able to browse your Network for the drives and signal that you want to add to
your Scope view.
The first task is to select the channel type and to locate the drive that you want to monitor. The
default channel type is PC Polling Channel.

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The selection done by now, gives the following graph window:

By selecting the drive (2), the available Signals will be shown in the box with Parameter ID number
and the parameter name(3). Selecting the Signal and pressing OK brings up the add channel box
again, and the setting for value/divisions (in this case Amps/Div) can be set. Setting a wrong value is
not critical. MCT 10 stores the values, but the value may not be shown within the visible area. You can
adjust the Amps/Div later to fit the level inside the visible area without losing information.
If more channels are needed, the user can insert more channels by right-clicking the mouse cursor in
the channel box:

The position number is vertical Zero line (on the Y Axis). If you have many signals on top of each
other it is useful to have them plotted apart. The marker allows you to differentiate the different
curves in a black and white printout. Each curve gets a marker as box, triangle, cross etc. Colour sets
the colour of the curve.

This will activate a new Add Channel Box, which will be handled like the first channel insert.

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Initial “Add Channel” (Drive Real Time Channel)

Using advanced Triggers in a “Drive Real Time Channel”
The first time you select the Scope Folder, MCT 10 will pop up with the Add new Channel Box.
The following example explains the set-up of a trigger, which triggers the collection of data in the
drive when the motor speed exceeds a certain limit.

First we need to set up a comparator in the Smart Logic Control in order to be able to have a trigger
signal when the motor speed exceeds a certain limit. Please consult the chapter covering the Smart
Logic Controller.

n Select the
Smart Logic group

o Select a free
available
comparator not in
use, 1310.0, and
set it up to motor
speed

p Select
In this box you will be able to browse your Network for the drives and signal that you want to add to Comparator
your Scope view. operate 1311.0 to
The first task is to select the channel type and to locate the drive that you want to monitor. The greater than “>”.
default channel type is PC Polling Channel, which must be set to Drive Real Time Channel.

By selecting the drive and “Drive Real Time q Select

Channel”, the scope properties dialog will be Comparator Value
shown. In this dialog it is possible to set up a 1312.0 to the
specific number of channels, depending on what needed value.
the actual drive supports.

In this example four channels can be configured.

r Set up the
In the selection lists under the “Logging source” trigger event in the
column, the available signals will be shown by Drive Real Time
parameter name. In the logging interval column, Channel Properties
the sample rate for the channel can be set. dialog to
Comparator 0, and
The trigger set-up is in this example set up to be set the Logging
in continuous mode, which will have the drive to mode to log once
read data into its internal buffer continuously. on trigger.
The “Samples before Trigger” can in this
example be ignored. Press OK to enable
the set-up.

Now the MCT 10

logging can be
started by pressing
Start (resume)
Poll:

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Additional Settings
The Scope tool has more settings, which can be adjusted by right-clicking on the Scope window, and
Communication Control selecting Properties ( depending on channel type the scope properties dialog will differ ):
By now we have pointed out the variable that will be shown. The next vital part of MCT 10 Scope is
the control of the Communication Driver. The toolbar of the Scope has four main buttons for the
communication.

Start (Data Acquisition):

This icon controls the driver of MCT 10. By pressing this button the driver of MCT 10 starts collecting
the requested data from the drive network in background buffer.

Stop (Data Acquisition):

The driver of MCT 10 is stopped no communication to the drive network while the Scope part is active
on the screen.

Start (resume) all tracking – auto scroll:

+
Activating the tracking mechanism of MCT 10 starts the readout of variables to the screen. Variables
are checked up against the trigger settings.

Pause All Tracking – stops auto scroll:

The General tab holds four basic settings for the Scope, seconds per division (SEC/DIV), Time Format,
Buffer Size and Polling Rate.
Deactivates the tracking. The screen remains at its current state, no new data is visualised.

The SEC/DIV sets the time base on the X-axis. The number can be set between 0.01 sec and 100000
sec. Time format can be set to contain year, month, date, hour, seconds and milliseconds in eight
different formats. The buffer size is the number of data sets in the buffer. The number can be set to a
number between 0 and 1 .000.000

The last of the General setting for the Scope is the Polling Rate. Polling rate is time in milliseconds
between two samples. For systems with large inertia a high time may be used, since the value
changes slowly.

For systems with low inertia a high polling rate (low time between the samples) is needed. Setting the
polling rate to As fast as possible, lets MCT 10 run without a fixed sample time between each sample.

By doing so, MCT 10 does not control the actual time between each sample and this can lead to a high
jitter between two samples.

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Knowing the first four buttons allows the user to generate a graph out of one drive variable. By
selecting the Resume Poll button, MCT 10 starts tracing the motor current, which based on the motor
load can generate a current curve like this:
Triggers
A trigger is a tool that allows only starting the sampling of values when a certain value is reached.
This will reduce the need for large buffer sizes. A trigger is also a valuable tool to see if values cross
border where the drive does not store any warnings.
Setting up Trigger:
By right-clicking on the Scope window and selecting Properties (See under Polling Rate) the property
for the Scope is brought up:

Under the Trigger tab the Source for triggering, the level for activating, Mode and Slope for the trigger
can be set.

The source is selected out of the channels that are currently active. The level is the level for the
source where the Trigger has to be activated. For Mode, there are two different modes, Auto and
Normal. With Auto the user will trigger the trigger automatically by pressing the Resume All button.
To stop the tracing press the Stop Poll button or Pause All Tracking. The tracking will continue until This means that the trigger line will be set to the time when the user pressed the Resume button.
the buffer is filled (default 1000 samples). If the tracing stops due to a filled buffer, the buffer has to Selecting Normal (Norm) the trigger is activated when the level and the slope settings are fulfilled.
be emptied before a new trace can be activated. To clear the buffer and to reset the Scope, the The slope sets if the value has to be rising (source value goes from low values to higher values) or the
following two buttons are defined: slope has to be falling (source value goes from high values to low values).

Clear all buffer for the channel: Trigger Position

In many cases it is worth knowing what happens before the trigger is activated. This can be achieved
by setting the trigger position value to a value different from the default, which is 0%. If the buffer
has a size of 1000 samples and the trigger position is set to 10%, the buffer will contain 100 samples
By selecting the trace with:
before the triggering point and 900 after the triggering point.

The buffer for this channel can be individually emptied.

Reset Scope

The reset Scope clears all channels and resets the triggers.

Export to Excel

The export to Excel enables the user to have the scope data stored in a file which Microsoft Excel can
open.

A save file dialog will appear, so the user can store the file in an appropriate place.

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Cursors
To evaluate a trace or show the actual values of the buffer, the cursor is used to point out the data.
The Cursor tab contains four different settings:

The style contains six different possibilities:

Value XY
Value X
Value Y
Delta X
Delta Y
Inverse Delta X
Value XY shows the time and value of each signal at the cursor location, Value X the time alone. Value
Y the value alone. Delta X shows two cursors, and the time between the two cursors are calculated.
Delta Y works like Delta X, but this time the difference between two levels is calculated.

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Background Details
14. Update Drives Firmware Support in MCT10 MCT 10 project files are in principle having the same features as Microsoft® Office Word. Newer
versions of MCT 10 can open legacy version project files.

The example in figure 1 visualises a version 2.00 of MCT 10 supporting offline the firmware version
2.01 of FC 302. This file can be used by the newer version 2.02 of MCT 10. However, if a project file
from the newer version 2.02 of MCT 10 containing firmware version 2.51 of FC 302 cannot be opened
or used offline by the legacy version 2.00 of MCT 10, since the firmware is unknown.

MCT 10 can be updated, regarding what firmware versions of drives are supported.

The updates must manually be downloaded from the Danfoss Drives web-site http://WWW.vlt-
software.com for storage on local disk drive.

It is also possible to find video training material on this site for operating MCT10.
Figure 1

When MCT 10 has been updated, project-files “saved as” with newer version firmware can be opened
and used. This scenario is shown in the below example, figure 2.

The update files can be installed without the user having administrator rights in Microsoft® operating
systems, which has been a major disadvantage for standard users which were not allowed to install
software on their computers (laptops).

Figure 2
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How to Find out if MCT 10 Has Been Updated

Finally MCT 10 can be checked in the About
box, regarding what updates the user has
installed.

Also when contacting the hot-line support,

system information can be copied directly to
the Windows® Clipboard.

Figure 3

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Set the Mode of the module to Configure mode and press apply:
15. Guide to DPV1 Connection and Simatic Manager

Close the Configuration Console.

The following guide explains how set-up SIMATIC NET to work together with MCT10.

Start Configuration Console:

Start Commissioning Wizard:

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Choose Open project with Simatic Step7/NCM PC Manager:

Press Next and the following screen is shown:

Simatic Manager is now opening a new project.

Open Configuration:
Press on PC Station Wizard and Change local setting and then on Next:

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Drag and Drop a Application to the PC index 2. Press on Operating Mode and select DP master class 2 and assign an Application. Press on OK and on Save and
Compile.

Press on Download and select to download CP5511 (index 1) and the Application (index 2).

Open the properties on your Master Class 2 card (here shown as a CP5511 card).

Press OK and also OK to the Warning:

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Press Yes to this Warning: By Configuration Console and by Access points set the CP_L2_1 and CP_L2_2 Interface parameter assignment to
CP5511(PROFIBUS).

Press OK to Stop Target Modules and the download and setup of the CP5511 card is completed. Close Simatic
Manager.

Click on Simatic Net Commissioning Wizard and on Next.

Set the Mode of the module from Configure mode to PG Operation and press apply and OK.
Close the program.

Click on Next again and click on finished.

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Open the Set PG-PC Interface: The tag PG/PC is the only master on the bus should only be set active if no PLC is active on the bus. Set the
Transmission Rate (Baud Rate) to the same baud rate as the PLC and click on OK.
Click on Diagnostic and on Test and Read and the CP5511 card will read all nodes on the Profibus network. In this
example it finds a Slave on address 6.

Set Interface Parameter Assignment Used to CP5511(Profibus) and click on Properties:

Open MCT 10 and a DPV1 connection should be detected by Network.
In this example a VLT 5000 is found at address 6.

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16. VLT to FC series converter function Import drive from Excel

This function can create an FC30x drive out from an Excel sheet. The objective with this function is that the user
himself can import VLT3000 settings, from settings copied into an excel sheet and have these settings copied into
the selected parameter numbers into a new FC302.

An example file is attached in MCT10 (vlt3000conversion.xls), this example file can be edited by the user and be
used for converting from vlt3000 to FC302. This requires however that the user must have detailed knowledge of
Microsoft Excel formula editing.

The user must enter VLT3000 settings into column G8 !

The formula:

Here if A8 is not empty and H8

is not empty the copy the value
from G8 to this cell.

In MCT10 it is possible to have a VLT5000 drive in the project folder converted to a FC302 Automation Drive.
This is easy done by means of a build in function in MCT10.

Read conversion Easy converting in MCT10.

The conversion matrix (Excel sheet) can be

edited by the Advanced user, when necessary.
MCT10
Set-up software Excel sheet template

Write settings

Read settings

VLT5000 FC302
MCT10 uses this column to
create the FC302 in the project
file.

Easy conversion of multiple drives:

ƒ Select the Tools menu and activate the
“Drive Conversion Wizard” item

ƒ In the following dialogs select the

drives for conversion.

ƒ When converted a new FC302 drives

will be created in the project folder.

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Date and Time

17. FC102 series functions

In the Date and Time dialog, the user can see three groups of settings:

Display format on LCP:

In MCT10 there is added special support for some new features in the FC10x series of frequency converters. In this group the user can select how to get date and time presented on the local control panel on the FC102.
In MCT10 parameters Date and Time format depends on PC Regional Options (Date and Time format).
N.B.!:
Please consult the design guide for the FC102 drive for detailed explanation of the functionality in the drive. Set Date and Time:
In this group the user can actively select to change the date and time in the FC102 from the PC.
Normally it should be set to use the local PC’s date and time, connected. When the connected PC’s time is in another
time zone, then it can be beneficial to set the date and time manually.
Clock features Date and time will be changed in MCT10 project file or in drive only when "Change" check box is checked.

MCT 10 supports the clock features in FC102, by means of intuitive dialogs, enabling the user to set- Setting the date and time manually, the following dialog appears.
up the clock features even smarter.

The clock features are grouped in two sub-levels.

1. Date and Time
2. Working days

Daylight Saving Time:

In this group the user can set the date and time for daylight saving.

Daylight Saving Time begins for most of the United States at 2:00 a.m. on the first Sunday of April. Time reverts to
standard time at 2:00 a.m. on the last Sunday of October. In the U.S., each time zone switches at a different time.
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In the European Union, Summer Time begins and ends at 1:00 a.m. Universal Time (Greenwich Mean Time). It
begins the last Sunday in March and ends the last Sunday in October. In the EU, all time zones change at the same Preventive maintenance
moment. The intension of the “preventive maintenance” feature is to provide the user’s with the capability to
plan periodic maintenance of both the drive and other technical equipment within the same plant.
Enable Clock Fault: Preventive maintenance should be seen as time based scheduling of periodic checks that manually
If the clock is not set up, then the drive shows a specific warning. (Also MCT10 shows warning in Warnings folder). should be done.
If the user does not want to set up clock or can not set up clock then he probably also does not want to see this
warning all the time. In the right view grid, it is possible by means of double clicking in the cells to activate dialogs to enter application
For that case is the parameter Clock Fault. If Clock fault is enabled, the user can see this specific warning and if item, action and how the interval must be defined.
clock fault is disabled then user can not see the warning.

Enable Clock Fault is checked - drive is showing warning.

Enable Clock Fault is unchecked - drive is not showing warning.

Working days
In the Working days
dialog, the user can
easily define the
working days for time
based actions.

Start of the week can

be Monday or Sunday.
The visual Calendar
will change.

Only 5 additional
working days (dates)
are allowed.

Only 15 additional non- The clock parameters (parameters in the Clock Functions folder) must be correctly programmed for
working days (dates) Preventive Maintenance to function correctly.
are allowed.
If Preventive Maintenance item Date and Time is passed then the line is marked as red.

Before writing new Preventive items to FC102 do not forgot to reset Maintenance Word (par 23-15).

Timed actions
MCT 10 can by means of an intuitive user interface, easily setup the possible “time based actions”
Please notice Additional working dates and non-working dates have year and must be updated every year. supported in the FC102.

The purpose of “Time-based Actions” is to automate the drive by giving the user the possibility to
define real-time controlled events. The basic idea is to have a possibility to define time of day and
which day(s) of the week, when the drive automatically must perform a selected action.

In this way the user doesn’t have to execute the actions defined manually, instead the drive
automatically does the job on the days needed.

The programmed actions will be repeated on a weekly basis. Additional working days and additional
non-working days can be programmed.

The clock parameters (parameters in the Clock Functions folder) must be correctly programmed for
Timed Actions to function correctly.

Actions, which can be programmed, are the same as known from the SLC (Smart Logic Controller).
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18. Troubleshooting

Save Error Dialog

When an error dialog appears on the screen MCT 10 has a facility for saving to a text file to record the
error message for later reference, for example to obtain help from Support. Within the error dialog
window, select the option Save As… and you will be able to record the error message as a text file
It is easy to by means of double clicking in the cells to activate dialogs to enter the required data. with free choice of file name and location.

For example, when scanning the network for frequency converters, an error dialog will appear
showing the frequency converters not detected:
Quick menus
The quick menus can be viewed in MCT 10.

The quick menus allow easy access to the relevant parameters for specific application setup.
The user should just follow the steps through the tree-view in MCT10 as on the LCP on the drive.

Select Save As.. to store the error log and the following dialog will appear:

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The Communication Failed error message appears in the status bar as shown:

Common Problems and Solutions

Changes Are not Saved to PC
Checks that changes made in the Network folder have been copied over to the Project folder, and then
saved to a directory on the user’s hard disk. Changes made in the Network folder are implemented in Communications Errors
the field device only, and are not automatically saved to a PC. If an erroneous/illegal action has been attempted, an error highlight will appear in the status bar at
the bottom of the MCT 10 window.

Error Message whilst Installing MCT 10 Set-up Software When a communications error arises, the status bar at the bottom of the MCT 10 window will be
highlighted and display a Communications Failed error message, as shown in the following example:
Message such as "MCT-10 SET UP SOFTWARE ERROR OPENING FC DRIVER"
This error may occur if there is a second PC program installed, using the same COM port of the PC.
Such a program could be a PLC programming tool, Palm pilot driver or Cellular Phone driver etc.
Investigate whether other programs use the same COM port. If this is the case make sure that the
other PC tool does not lock or reserve the COM port.

Error message whilst storing parameter settings and reading / writing via Profibus DP
V1 using the function Database readout from the Drive.

Error Message Communication Failed

The communications error comes and goes sporadically:
This type of communications error typically occurs when cables are inadequately screened, in which
case EMC noise can affect the communications. Check that the cables are installed according to the
guidelines in the Operating Instructions for the frequency converter.

The communications error is permanent:

This type of communications error is typically due to an error in network configuration. Check that the
network configuration is in accordance with the frequency converter Operating Instructions guidelines.

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Communications errors typically occur due to inadequate screening of cables, i.e. cable is not installed
in accordance with installation instructions.

When no communications error has occurred the same window will appear as:

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