Mentor MP DC Drives

A Nidec Brand

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.

cULus

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

SM-Keypad

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

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-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-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 CANopen interface supports various profiles including several drive profiles
	SM-DeviceNet SM-DeviceNET option module
	SM-EtherCAT EtherCAT slave/follower option module, for high performance applications.
	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 Interbus interface option module
	SM-LON LonWorks interface for building automation applications
	SM-PROFIBUS-DP PROFIBUS DP Slave/follower option module.
	SM-PROFINET PROFINET RT is an Ethernet based industrial network protocol adapting Ethernet hardware and protocols

Input and Outpot Option Modules

	CTNet IO Flexible I/O system for remote connectivity with Control Techniques’ SM-Apps Plus and SM-Register option modules
	SM-I/O 24V Protected Overvoltage protected I/O module
	SM-I/O 120V Module that provides digital I/O rated to 120Vac
	SM-I/O 32 Extended digital I/O, adding 32 digital high speed bi-directional I/O points to the drive
	SM-I/O-Lite Extended I/O interface with reduced functionality
	SM-I/O-PELV NAMUR standard I/O interface with high speed I/O
	SM-I/O-Plus Extended I/O interface to increase the number of I/O points on a drive
	SM-I/O-Timer Extended I/O option module with real time clock

Feedback Option Modules

SM-Encoder-Out

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

SM-Encoder-Plus

Incremental encoder input option module

SM-Uni-Encoder

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

External Field Control

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

CTSoft - Drive configuration tool for Control Techniques drives

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

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 - 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 - 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

CTOPCServer - OPC compliant server

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

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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Brochures

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Product Data Sheets

Mentor MP Datasheet

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