Danfoss 175G5176 VLT Compact Starter MCD 201 soft starter for three-phase motors, rated 132 kW and 250 A with 200–440 V AC operation and integrated bypass functionality.
£396.00
The Danfoss 175G5176 is a compact and reliable VLT® Soft Starter MCD 201 designed to provide smooth starting and stopping of three-phase induction motors. It reduces electrical inrush current while minimising mechanical stress on motors and driven equipment, helping improve reliability, reduce maintenance and extend equipment life. The 175G5176 corresponds to the MCD201007T4CV1 variant within the Danfoss MCD 201 range.
As part of the trusted Danfoss VLT® MCD 201 Soft Starter series, this model offers simple commissioning, compact installation and dependable motor protection. It is ideally suited for OEM machine builders, panel builders and industrial maintenance engineers requiring reliable motor starting in industrial control systems.
Rated for motors up to 7.5 kW with a three-phase 200-440 V AC supply, the Danfoss 175G5176 is ideal for pumps, fans, conveyors, compressors and general industrial machinery. Its compact panel-mounted design enables straightforward installation inside electrical control cabinets.
Soft starters gradually increase motor voltage during start-up, reducing mechanical shock, electrical stress and current surges. This improves equipment longevity, lowers maintenance costs and delivers smoother machine operation across industrial processes.
The Danfoss VLT® MCD 201 series provides an economical and dependable solution where controlled motor starting is required without the complexity of variable speed control.
| Power | 132 kW |
|---|---|
| Current | 18 A |
| Voltage | 24 V |
| Phase | Three Phase |
| IP Rating | IP20 |
| Series | VLT® Soft Starter MCD 200 |
| SKU | 175G5176 |
| Product type | Compact soft starter |
| Rated motor power | 132 kW |
| Rated current | 250 A |
| Heavy-duty current | approx. 200 A |
| Input voltage | 200–440 V AC |
| Input phases | 3-phase |
| Control voltage | 110–240 V AC or 440 V AC |
| Frequency | 50 / 60 Hz |
| Protection rating | IP20 |
| Mounting type | Panel / wall mounting |
| Frame size | C-frame |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | approx. 240 × 202 × 214 mm |
| Weight | approx. 6.5 kg |
| Operating temperature | approx. -10°C to +60°C |
It provides controlled starting and stopping of three-phase AC motors while reducing electrical inrush current and mechanical stress.
The Danfoss 175G5176 is designed for motors up to 7.5 kW.
The unit operates from a three-phase 200-440 V AC supply.
CV1 identifies a specific control voltage configuration within the Danfoss MCD 201 product range.
It is commonly installed inside industrial control panels for pumps, fans, conveyors, compressors and other motor-driven machinery.
Danfoss VLT® Soft Starters are trusted by OEMs, panel builders and maintenance engineers for dependable motor protection, compact installation and reliable performance across demanding industrial applications.
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