Mentor MP DC Drives

High performance DC drive solution platform

Mentor MP

mentor mp high performance dc drive

Modern, cost effective DC drive with excellent system integration flexibility

25 A – 7,400 A (5 HP – 6,080 HP)

24 V - 480 V | 575 V | 690 V

Control Techniques’ Mentor MP brings DC drive technology up to date, enabling existing and new DC motors to provide economic and productive service.

DC drive technology remains cost effective, efficient and is relatively simple to implement.

 

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  • Features
    Flexible system integration

    Mentor MP is a modern DC drive based on Control Techniques' current AC drive technology. This means that Mentor MP inherits the system integration flexibility, such as:

    • Three option module slots for automation control, I/O, feedback devices and communications
    • SmartCard for PLC program and parameter storage
    • Software tools for easy configuration and monitoring

    Technology for reliability and performance

    Mentor MP takes a step forward in performance, robustness, and reliability:

    High performance motor control:

    • Galvanic isolation (patent pending) between power and control protects the control circuits and other equipment connected to the drive from the high voltages on the power circuit. This feature is unique on DC drives
    • Protection system against poor quality industrial power supplies and lightning strikes
    • Integrated drive and motor protection

    Flexible field control

    Internal field controller with intelligent field weakening means that 90% of applications require no additional external controller:

    • Integrated field control on frame size 1 to 8 A
    • Integrated field control on frame size 2 to 20 A
    • Flux control for enhanced open-loop performance
    • External FXMP25 field control to 25 A 

    Easy upgrade

    Mentor MP has been designed as an easy upgrade for Mentor II. It has the same physical dimensions and power connection layout. Software tools have been developed to easily migrate to the new platform.

  • Specifications
    • Models available for two or four quadrant (regenerative) operation
    • 25 A to 7400 A, 24 V - 480 V | 500 V - 575 V | 500 V - 690 V
    • Optional high-brightness LED or multi-language LCD keypad, simple configuration using plain text
    • Modular parallel connection for higher power motor operation
    • 12/24 pulse operation to minimize harmonics
    • IP20 (NEMA 1) protection for size 1, IP10 (open chassis) for size 2A and 2B, and IP00 (open chassis) for size 2C and 2D for easy, low cost installation

    • Integrated drive and motor protection for:
      • Over current
      • Over temperature
      • Phase loss
      • SCR/Thyristor junction temperature
      • Feedback loss
      • Field loss
      • Armature open circuit

    • Internal field controller with intelligent field weakening means that for 90% of applications no additional external controller is required
      • Frame size 1 to 8 A
      • Frame size 2 to 20 A
      • Flux control for enhanced open loop performance

    • Optional FXMP25 external field controller for current fields up to 25 A
      • Digital link for field control from Mentor MP or Mentor II
      • Standalone digital control mode for simple application
      • Flux control for enhanced open loop performance
      • Intelligent field weakening
      • Field forcing – for high dynamic machine reversal
      • Field reversal – low dynamic machine reversing using two quadrant main stack
    • Mentor MP size 1 can be used for fields greater than 25 A
    • Serial port for Modbus RTU and PC communications
    • 3 Universal option module slots, allowing Mentor MP to benefit from the solutions developed for Control Techniques market leading AC drive technology.
      Each option slot allows:
      • High performance PLC and motion control
      • Ethernet and Fieldbus communications
      • Connectivity to additional feedback devices
      • Additional I/O
    • Galvanically isolated control
    • Smartcard for drive parameter back-up and copying, allowing rapid installation and maintenance
    • Integrated PLC as standard
    • Standard software features for easy integration
      • PID controller
      • Motorized potentiometer
      • Digital lock (Slave operation from master encoder)

    • Open loop control using estimated speed advanced processing based on armature voltage and field flux feedback
    • Closed loop control using
      • Tacho-generator feedback for connection to traditional DC motor
      • Incremental encoder feedback for higher accuracy and position control
      • Optional SinCos, SSI, Hiperface and EnDAT connectivity for high performance applications
    • High performance control strategy
      • 32 bit microprocessor
      • 35μs current sampling time
      • Speed controller and ramps update 250 μs
      • Autotune features for armature, field current loops and speed loop

     

    Current ratings

    The power ratings for the 230 V, 480 V, 575 V and 690 V configurations are shown below.

    The continuous current ratings given are for a maximum ambient temperature of 40 °C (104 °F) and an altitude of 1000 m (3,300 ft). For operation at higher temperatures and altitudes de-rating is required. Overload of 150 % for 30 s is available with ambient temperature of 40 °C (104 °F) up to a maximum of 10 repetitions per hour.

     

    230 V ratings

    MODEL

    AC INPUT
    CURRENT

    DC OUTPUT
    CURRENT

    TYPICAL MOTOR POWER

    CONTINUOUS

    CONTINUOUS

    150% OVERLOAD

    240Vdc
    @

    A

    A

    A

    hp

    MP25A4(R)

    22

    25

    37.5

    5

    MP45A4(R)

    40

    45

    67.5

    10

    MP75A4(R)

    67

    75

    112.5

    20

    MP105A4(R)

    94

    105

    157.5

    30

    MP155A4(R)

    139

    155

    232.5

    40

    MP210A4(R)

    188

    210

    315

    60

    MP350A4(R)

    295

    350

    525

    100

    MP420A4(R)

    350

    420

    630

    125

    MP550A4(R)

    450

    550

    825

    150

    MP700A4(R)

    585

    700

    1050

    200

    MP825A4(R)

    665

    825

    1237.5

    225

    MP900A4(R)

    725

    900

    1350

    250

    MP1200A4(R)

    1050

    1200

    1800

    350

    MP1850A4(R)

    1570

    1850

    2775

    550

     

    480 V ratings

    MODEL

    AC INPUT
    CURRENT

    DC OUTPUT
    CURRENT

    TYPICAL MOTOR POWER

    CONTINUOUS

    CONTINUOUS

    150% OVERLOAD

    @ 400 Vdc 

    @ 500 Vdc

    A

    A

    A

    kW

    hp

    MP25A4(R)

    22

    25

    37.5

    9

    10

    MP45A4(R)

    40

    45

    67.5

    15

    25

    MP75A4(R)

    67

    75

    112.5

    27

    40

    MP105A4(R)

    94

    105

    157.5

    37.5

    60

    MP155A4(R)

    139

    155

    232.5

    56

    75

    MP210A4(R)

    188

    210

    315

    75

    125

    MP350A4(R)

    295

    350

    525

    125

    200

    MP420A4(R)

    350

    420

    630

    150

    250

    MP550A4(R)

    450

    550

    825

    200

    300

    MP700A4(R)

    585

    700

    1050

    250

    400

    MP825A4(R)

    665

    825

    1237.5

    300

    500

    MP900A4(R)

    725

    900

    1350

    340

    550

    MP1200A4(R)

    1050

    1200

    1800

    450

    750

    MP1850A4(R)

    1570

    1850

    2775

    700

    1150


    575 V ratings  

    MODEL

    AC INPUT
    CURRENT

    DC OUTPUT
    CURRENT

    TYPICAL MOTOR POWER

    CONTINUOUS

    CONTINUOUS

    150% OVERLOAD

    @ 630 Vdc

    @ 600
    Vdc

    A

    A

    A

    kW

    hp

    MP25A5(R)

    22

    25

    37.5

    14

    15

    MP45A5(R)

    40

    45

    67.5

    25

    30

    MP75A5(R)

    67

    75

    112.5

    42

    50

    MP105A5(R)

    94

    105

    157.5

    58

    75

    MP155A5(R)

    139

    155

    232.5

    88

    100

    MP210A5(R)

    188

    210

    315

    120

    150

    MP350A5(R)

    295

    350

    525

    195

    250

    MP470A5(R)

    395

    470*

    705

    265

    350

    MP700A5(R)

    585

    700

    1050

    395

    500

    MP825A5(R)

    665

    825*

    1237.5

    465

    600

    MP1200A5(R)

    1050

    1200

    1800

    680

    900

    MP1850A5(R)

    1570

    1850

    2775

    1045

    1400

    *For this rating at 575V, 150% overload time is 20s at 40°C and 30s at 35°C

     

     690 V ratings

    MODEL

    AC INPUT
    CURRENT

    DC OUTPUT
    CURRENT

    TYPICAL MOTOR POWER

    CONTINUOUS

    CONTINUOUS

    150%OVERLOAD

    @ 760 Vdc

    @ 700 Vdc

    A

    A

    A

    kW

    hp

    MP350A6(R)

    295

    350

    525

    240

    300

    MP470A6(R)

    395

    470*

    705

    320

    400

    MP700A6(R)

    585

    700

    1050

    480

    600

    MP825A6(R)

    665

    825*

    1237.5

    650

    700

    MP1200A6(R)

    1050

    1200

    1800

    850

    1000

    MP1850A6(R)

    1570

    1850

    2775

    1300

    1600

    * For this rating at 690V, 150% overload time is 20s at 40°C  and 30s at 35°C .


    Inputs and Outputs

    FUNCTION

    QTY

    I/O DEFAULT FUNCTION

    RATING

    Analog input 1

    1

    Speed ref 1

    10V±

    Analog input 2

     

    1

    Speed ref 2

    10V(default), 0-20mA or 4-20mA±

    Analog input 3

    1

    Motor thermistor

    10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA or Motor thermistor input (default)±

    Analog output

    2

    Speed feedback output

    Current feedback output

    10V(default), 0-20mA or 4-20mA±

    Digital input

    3

    Run reverse input

    Local/Remote select

    Jog forward input

    +24V

    Digital input / output

    3

    At speed output

    Reset input

    Run forward input

    +24V

    Relay

    2

    Drive OK indicator

    Normally closed

    Drive enable

    1

    Drive enable

    +24V

    +24V External input

    1

    External 24V supply

    +24V

     
     
     
    Approval & Listings

    cUL

    USA and Canada (cUL Listed). UL File number: E171230

    CE

    European Union (all applicable directives and regulations LVD, EMD, RoHS, REACH

    UKCA

    United Kingdom (all applicable regulations)

    RCM

    Australia and New Zealand (Responsible Supplier Registration No. E6934)

    EAC

    Russian Customs Union. All Mentor MP models

    ISO

    Quality system: ISO 9001 (Certificate Nos. FM 739405)
    Environmental management system: ISO 14001 (Certificate No. EMS 739789)
    Occupational health and safety: ISO 45001 (Certificate No. 5430)

    China RoHS

    Chinese Order No. 32, 2016; Administrative Measures for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (China RoHS 2),

    EPA TSCA regulations

    All Commander and Unidrive-M products
    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) recently promulgated regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”)

    IHM, Basel convention,

    MEPC 68/21 / Add.1, Annex 17, Resolution MEPC.269(68) 2015 Guidelines for the development of the inventory of hazardous materials.

    Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI)

    CMRT compliance



    Conformance
    • Humidity 95% maximum (non condensing) at 40°C (104°F)
    • Ambient temperature -15°C to +40°C (5°F to +104°F), 55°C (131°F) with derating
    • Altitude: 0 to 3000 m (9,900 ft), derate 1% per 100 m between 1000 m (3,300 ft) and 3000 m (9,900 ft)
    • Vibration: Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-64
    • Mechanical shock tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-29
    • Storage temperature -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
    • Electromagnetic immunity complies with EN 61800-3 and EN 61000-6-2
    • Notch Immunity to IEC60146-1-1 class A
    • IEC 61800-5-1 Electrical safety
    • IEC 61131-2 I/O
    • EN 60529 Ingress protection
    • UL508C
    • EN 61000-6-4 EMC - with optional EMC filters
    • RoHS compliant

    MODEL

    FRAME

    ARMATURE CURRENT

    (A)*

    FIELD

    CURRENT (A)

    OVERALL DIMENSION

    OPERATION QUADRANTS OF

    480V

    EN / IEC

    cULus

     

    575V

    EN / IEC

    cULus to 600V

    690V

    EN / IEC

    (W)
    Width

    (H)
    Height

    Depth
    (D)

    MP25A4(R)

    MP25A5(R)

     

     

    1A

     

    *25

    8

    293mm (11.54in)

    444mm (17.48in)

     

    222mm (8.74in)

     

     

    2 and 4

    MP45A4(R)

    MP45A5(R)

     

    *45

    MP75A4(R)

    MP75A5(R)

     

    *75

    MP105A4(R)

    MP105A5(R)

     

    1B

    *105

    293mm (11.54in)

    444mm (17.48in)

     

    251mm (9.88in)

     

     

    2 and 4

    MP155A4(R)

    MP155A5(R)

     

    *155

    MP210A4(R)

    MP210A5(R)

     

    *210

    MP350A4(R)

    MP350A5(R)

    MP350A6(R)

    2A

    *350

    20

    495mm (19.49in)

    640mm (25.20in)

     

    301mm (11.85in)

     

     

    2 and 4

    MP420A4(R)

     

     

    *420

     

    MP470A5(R)

    MP470A6(R)

    470**

    MP550A4(R)

     

     

    *550

    MP700A4(R)

    MP700A5(R)

    MP700A6(R)

     

    2B

    *700

    495mm (19.49in)

    640mm (25.20in)

     

    301mm (11.85in)

     

     

    2 and 4

    MP825A4(R)

    MP825A5(R)

    MP825A6(R)

    825**

    MP900A4(R)

     

     

    *900

    MP1200A4

    MP1200A5

    MP1200A6

    2C

    *1200

    555mm (21.85in)

    1050mm

    ***
    (41.34in)

    611mm (24.06in)

    2

    MP1850A4

    MP1850A5

    MP1850A6

    *1850

    MP1200A4R

    MP1200A5R

    MP1200A6R

    2D

    *1200

    555mm (21.85in)

    1510mm (59.45in)

    ***

    611mm (24.06in)

    4

    MP1850A4R

    MP1850A5R

    MP1850A6R

    1850*

     

    *Current ratings are at 40°C with 150% overload for 30s.
    **For this rating at 575 V and 690 V, 150% overload time is 20s at 40°C and 30s at 35°C.
    ***Height including optional fit exhaust duct cover is 1252 mm (49.29 in) for size 2C and 1712 mm (67.40 in) for size 2D.


    7400A is achieved by parallel connection of Mentor MP drives

     

  • Options & Accessories
    Keypads and parameter storage
    MP-Keypad

    MP-Keypad

    MP-Keypad is a multi-lingual, hot-pluggable, backlit LCD display for Mentor MP drives

    SM-Keypad
    SM-Keypad

    SM-Keypad is a high brightness LED keypad for Unidrive SP (except frame size 0) and Mentor MP drives

    Smartcard
    Smartcard

    This memory device can be used to backup parameter sets and PLC programs and copy them from one drive to another

    Drive Interface Units - Communications
    Operator Interfaces and HMI

    The powerful HMI (Human Machine Interface) line and integrated drivers for Control Techniques drives make it easy to integrate HMI with CT drives


    CT USB Comms Cable

    The USB Comms cable allows the drive to connect to a PC for use with Unidrive M's PC tools*

    Automation and Motion option modules
    SM Applications Plus
    SM-Apps Plus

    The Applications Plus solutions module offers high performance programmable logic and motion control together with high speed I/O and CTNet, a high speed Fieldbus.

    SM Applications Lite V2
    SM-Apps Lite V2

    User programmable logic and motion control module for standalone drive applications or for when the drive is connected to a centralized controller via I/O or Fieldbus.

    SM Register

    SM-Register

    A flexible, high performance solution for programmable motion requiring high speed registration features

    Communication option modules
    SM-CANopen
    SM-CANopen

    CANopen interface supports various profiles including several drive profiles

    SM-DeviceNet
    SM-DeviceNet

    SM-DeviceNET option module

    SM-EtherCAT
    SM-EtherCAT

    EtherCAT slave/follower option module, for high performance applications.

    SM Ethernet
    SM-Ethernet

    Supports EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP and can generate emails. Provides high speed drive access, global connectivity and integration with IT network technologies.

    SM-Interbus
    SM-Interbus

    Interbus interface option module

     SM-LON

     SM-LON

    LonWorks interface for building automation applications

    SM-PROFIBUS-SP
    SM-PROFIBUS-DP

    PROFIBUS DP Slave/follower option module.

    SM-PROFINET
    SM-PROFINET

    PROFINET RT is an Ethernet based industrial network protocol adapting Ethernet hardware and protocols

    Input and Outpot Option Modules
    CTNet IO
    CTNet IO

    Flexible I/O system for remote connectivity with Control Techniques’ SM-Apps Plus and SM-Register option modules

    SM_IO_24V_Protected
    SM-I/O 24V Protected

    Overvoltage protected I/O module


    SM-I/O 120V

    Module that provides digital I/O rated to 120Vac

    SM_IO_32
    SM-I/O 32

    Extended digital I/O, adding 32 digital high speed bi-directional I/O points to the drive

    SM-IO LITE
    SM-I/O-Lite

    Extended I/O interface with reduced functionality

    SM-IO PELV
    SM-I/O-PELV

    NAMUR standard I/O interface with high speed I/O

    SM-IO PLUS
    SM-I/O-Plus

    Extended I/O interface to increase the number of I/O points on a drive

    SM-IO TIMER
    SM-I/O-Timer

    Extended I/O option module with real time clock

    Feedback Option Modules
    SM-Encoder Plus
    SM-Encoder-Out

    Incremental encoder input and output option module that enables connection with external motion controllers

    SM-Encoder-Plus
    SM-Encoder-Plus

    Incremental encoder input option module

    SM Universal Encoder Plus
    SM-Uni-Encoder

    Additional combined encoder input and output interface supporting Incremental, SinCos, HIPERFACE, EnDAT and SSI encoders

    External Field Control
    FXMP25
    FXMP25 - DC field controller (up to 25 A)

    External field controller for DC motors with field currents up to 25 A

  • Software
    Commissioning and monitoring software

    CT-Soft
    CTSoft - Drive configuration tool for Control Techniques drives

    CTSoft is a drive configuration tool for commissioning, optimizing and monitoring Control Techniques drives

    CT-Scope
    CTScope - Real-time software oscilloscope

    CTScope is a real-time full featured software oscilloscope for viewing and analyzing changing values within the drive

    Automation and motion programming software
    SyPTLite
    SyPTLite - Fast user program editor for Control Techniques drives

    SYPTLite is a ladder diagram editor allowing users to develop simple programs for Control Techniques drives and option modules

    SyPTPro
    SyPTPro - System programming toolkit for drive automation systems

    SyPTPro provides a full featured programming environment for PLC and motion control onboard Control Techniques AC, DC and servo drives

    Connectivity Software
    CTOPC-Server
    CTOPCServer - OPC compliant server

    CTOPCServer is an OPC compliant server for interfacing your own PC software with Control Techniques

    HMI Software
    CTVue HMI software
    CTVue HMI Software

    Control Techniques CTVue human interface software tool enables the operator to easily configure drive-related control variables.

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