Danfoss 175G5240 VLT Compact Starter MCD202090T6CV3 soft starter with 90 kW motor rating, 170 A operational current and 200-575 V AC three-phase input for industrial motor control applications.
£2,019.00
The Danfoss 175G5240, also known as the MCD202-090-T6-CV3, is a powerful and dependable soft starter designed to provide controlled starting and stopping of three-phase induction motors. As part of the trusted Danfoss VLT® Compact Starter MCD 200 series, it reduces inrush current, minimises mechanical stress and helps extend the operating life of motors and driven equipment.
Designed for OEMs, machine builders and industrial maintenance engineers, the MCD202 series incorporates an integrated bypass contactor, comprehensive motor protection and straightforward commissioning. The CV3 control version accepts both 110 to 240 V AC and 380 to 440 V AC control voltages, providing excellent flexibility for industrial automation systems.
With a rated motor power of 90 kW, a 170 A current rating and a three-phase 200 to 575 V AC supply, the Danfoss 175G5240 is ideally suited to pumps, compressors, conveyors, fans, mixers and heavy-duty industrial machinery requiring smooth, controlled motor acceleration.
Soft starters such as the Danfoss MCD202-090-T6-CV3 gradually increase motor voltage during start-up, significantly reducing current surges and mechanical shock. This improves equipment reliability, lowers maintenance costs and extends the service life of motors, gearboxes, couplings and driven machinery.
The Danfoss VLT® MCD 200 range is widely used across manufacturing, water treatment, HVAC, mining and process industries thanks to its dependable performance, integrated bypass technology and simple integration into industrial control systems.
| Power | 90 kW |
|---|---|
| Current | 170 A |
| Voltage | 240 V |
| Phase | Three Phase |
| IP Rating | IP20 |
| Series | VLT® Compact Starter MCD 200 |
| Part number | 175G5240 |
| Product type | Soft starter |
| Rated motor power | 90 kW |
| Rated operational current | 170 A |
| Input voltage | 200–575 V AC |
| Input phases | 3-phase |
| Control voltage | 110/240 VAC or 440 VAC |
| Frequency | 44–66 Hz |
| Frame size | C-frame |
| Protection rating | IP20 |
| Mounting type | Panel mounting |
| Starting duty | 4 × Ie for 6 seconds |
| Heavy-duty starting | 4 × Ie for 20 seconds |
| Operating temperature range | up to 50 °C without derating |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | approx. 240 × 202 × 214 mm |
| Weight | approx. 6.8 kg net |
| Standards | IEC/EN 60947-4-2 |
The Danfoss 175G5240 is a soft starter that provides controlled starting and stopping of three-phase induction motors while reducing electrical inrush current and mechanical stress.
This soft starter is suitable for motors rated up to 90 kW.
The MCD202-090-T6-CV3 operates from a three-phase 200 to 575 V AC supply.
The CV3 version accepts a 110 to 240 V AC or 380 to 440 V AC control supply, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial control systems.
It is commonly installed inside industrial electrical control panels for pumps, compressors, conveyors, fans and other heavy-duty motor-driven equipment.
Danfoss VLT® Compact Starter soft starters are trusted worldwide by OEMs, machine builders and maintenance engineers for delivering reliable motor starting, reduced equipment wear and dependable long-term industrial performance.
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