Communications Card fosters PROFINET connectivity.
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Able to handle single connection with Actual Packet Interval down to 1 ms in both directions, VLT® PROFINET MCA120 Option Card expands Ethernet communication capabilities of VLT® AutomationDrive to PROFINET-based networks. It also features built-in web server for remote diagnostics and visual confirmation of basic drive parameters as well as email notifier for distributing warnings or alarms. In addition to PROFINET, HTTP, and SMTP, supported protocols include DHCP, FTP, TSC, and DCP.
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New VLT® PROFINET Option Card Facilitates Quick Connectivity of Danfoss VLT® AutomationDrive to PROFINET-Based Networks
LOVES PARK, IL -- Danfoss Drives introduces the VLT® PROFINET MCA120 Option Card, expanding the Ethernet communication capabilities of the VLT® AutomationDrive to PROFINET-based networks. This option card handles a single connection with an Actual Packet Interval down to 1 ms in both directions, positioning it among the fastest performing PROFINET devices in the market. Additionally, the MCA120 features a built-in web server for remote diagnostics and visual confirmation of basic drive parameters, as well as an email notifier that can send an email message to one or more recipients should certain warnings or alarms occur, and/or when those warning or alarms are cleared.
Supported application protocols include PROFINET for control and parameter setting, HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) for diagnosis via the built-in web server, and SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) for email notification. The PROFINET Option Card also supports DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) for automatic IP address configuration, FTP (File Transfer Protocol) for file up- and download, TSC (Transparent Socket Channel) for easy access to drive configuration data from Danfoss' MCT 10, and DCP (Discovery and Configuration Protocol) for making topology and neighborhood recognition, and IP-address assertion, possible from a PLC.
First introduced in 2003, PROFINET is a proven and complete Industrial Ethernet network solution for manufacturing automation. PROFINET is a member of a family of networks that implement the PROFINET protocol at its upper layers. It encompasses a suite of messages and services for a variety of manufacturing automation applications, including control, configuration and information.
Danfoss is a leading manufacturer of precision mechanical and electrical components, with locations in more than 120 countries. In addition to setting the standard for high-performance quality variable frequency drives, Danfoss meets the needs of its customers through its EnVisioneeringSM partnerships. EnVisioneering focuses on developing new technologies for sustainable business growth through engineering innovation, energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Danfoss Drives, 4401 N. Bell School Road, Loves Park, IL 61111; Phone: 800-432-6367; Fax: 815-639-8000; salesinformation@danfoss.com; www.danfossdrives.com.
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