Mentor MP
25A to 7400A Two or four quadrant operation (regenerative)
24V - 480V / 500V - 575V / 500V - 690V
 
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Enhanced motor performance and reliability

As a world leader in DC drive technology, our innovative products are used in the most demanding applications requiring performance, reliability & energy efficiency.

Mentor MP integrates the control platform from the world’s leading intelligent AC drive technology making it the most advanced DC drive available. With optimum performance and flexible system interfacing capability, the Mentor MP drive allows you to maximize motor performance & enhance system reliability. Interface digitally with modern control equipment using Ethernet & fieldbus networks. It is very easy to retrofit from Mentor II & for high power configuration.

The ultimate DC drive

Benefits

Easy to set-up and commission

Greater motor field control including built in field controller as standard. Enhanced field control with FXMP25, The FXMP25 may be controlled digitally by using a standard RJ45 connection, allowing set-up by standard drive parameters. Enhanced system design. The heatsink cooling fans are intelligently controlled and only run when required, thus increasing reliability and reducing maintenance. Quick and easy to set-up that can be configured using optional removable keypads

Drive intelligence and system integration

Mentor MP has an inbuilt controller programmable with SyPTLite. Develop tailored solutions for applications modules with SyPTPro, SyPTPro is a fully featured automation development environment that can be used for developing tailored solutions for single or multiple drive applications.
Create an intelligent networked system with CTNet. Which is a high-speed, deterministic drive-to-drive network links the drives, SCADA and I/O together form an intelligent networked system, with SyPTPro managing both the programming and communications.

Machine communications flexibility 

Option modules for all common Industrial Ethernet fieldbus networks such as Ethernet IP & ProfiNet. Servo networks such as Ethercat are also available.

SM-Applications & CTNet allow machine designers to design an easy gateway into which customers are able to interface using their preferred fieldbus or Ethernet interface. This solution improves the machine performance, simplifies the problem of being able to meet customer specifications for different fieldbus communications & helps to protect your intellectual property.

 

Features

Greater motor field control

  • Built in field controller as standard
  • Gives excellent field control for the majority of DC motors
  • Reduces the need for external components

Enhanced field control with FXMP25

  • The FXMP25 may be controlled digitally by using a standard RJ45 connection, allowing set-up by standard drive parameters
  • The FXMP25 can also function in standalone mode using its integrated keypad and display

Enhanced system design

  • The heatsink cooling fans are intelligently controlled and only run when required, thus increasing reliability and reducing maintenance
  • Eighteen different option modules allow customisation of the drive, including fieldbus, Ethernet, I/O, extra feedback devices and motion controllers
  • The drive system designer is able to embed automation and motion control within the drive, eliminating communications delays that reduce performance

Fast set-up, configuration and monitoring

  • Quick and easy to set-up
  • Can be configured using optional removable keypads
  • Advanced autotune features help you get the best performance from your machine
  • PC software and Smartcard tools for rapid commissioning
  • Intelligent networked system with CTNet
  • Program inbuilt controller with SyPTLite
  • Develop tailored solutions for applications modules with SyPTPro
  • Option modules for all common Industrial Ethernet, fieldbus networks

Retro-fit projects

  • Easy integration with your existing motor, power supply, application equipment and communication networks has been ensured from the design stage
  • Mentor MP brings performance and possibilities to your application with minimum migration costs

Ease of migration

  • Mentor MP has been designed so existing Mentor II customers can easily migrate to the new platform
  • All power terminal locations and mounting points have been retained
  • Mentor MP has a much smaller frame size than the 900 A Mentor II with paralleling options to offer high power density
  • CT Soft has a built in migration wizard to assist with the transfer of drive parameters and programs
  • Smaller cable requirements make connections within the cubical easier. Construction of a custom-made bus-bar is not required

Motor field control

  • Built in field controller as standard in every Mentor MP
    • Gives excellent field control for the majority of DC motors
    • Reduces the need for external components

An external motor field controller is recommended when:

  • The required field current is greater than that offered by the standard drive, up to 25 A. For example, older motors with low field voltages
  • The field is required to be forced down more quickly than is possible with a standard half controlled field bridge
  • Applications can be implemented with simple field current reversal, without armature reversal, if machine dynamics can still be met

Control Techniques Windows-based software packages connect using Ethernet, CTNet, Serial or USB connections. Ethernet communications allow the drives to be accessed remotely, anywhere in the world.

 

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

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

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

Connectivity software

CTOPCServer - OPC compliant server
CTOPCServer is an OPC compliant server for interfacing your own PC software with Control Techniques drives
  • Models available for two or four quadrant (regenerative) operation

  • 25A to 7400A, 24V - 480V / 500V - 575V / 500V - 690V

  • 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 8A
    • Frame size 2 to 20A
    • Flux control for enhanced open loop performance

  • Optional FXMP25 external field controller for current fields up to 25A
    • 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 has a field control mode for fields requiring greater than 25A

  • 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
    • Motorised 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 250μs
    • Autotune features for armature, field current loops and speed loop


Current ratings

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

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

 

230V 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)

313

350

525

100

MP420A4(R)

376

420

630

125

MP550A4(R)

492

550

825

150

MP700A4(R)

626

700

1050

200

MP825A4(R)

738

825

1237.5

225

MP900A4(R)

805

900

1350

250

MP1200A4(R)

1073

1200

1800

350

MP1850A4(R)

1655

1850

2775

550

480V 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

15

MP45A4(R)

40

45

67.5

15

27

MP75A4(R)

67

75

112.5

27

45

MP105A4(R)

94

105

157.5

37.5

60

MP155A4(R)

139

155

232.5

56

90

MP210A4(R)

188

210

315

75

125

MP350A4(R)

313

350

525

125

200

MP420A4(R)

376

420

630

150

250

MP550A4(R)

492

550

825

200

300

MP700A4(R)

626

700

1050

250

400

MP825A4(R)

738

825

1237.5

300

500

MP900A4(R)

805

900

1350

340

550

MP1200A4(R)

1073

1200

1800

450

750

MP1850A4(R)

1655

1850

2775

700

1150

575V ratings  

MODEL

CURRENT
AC INPUT

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)

313

350

525

195

250

MP470A5(R)

420

470*

705

265

350

MP700A5(R)

626

700

1050

395

500

MP825A5(R)

738

825*

1237.5

465

600

MP1200A5(R)

1073

1200

1800

680

900

MP1850A5(R)

1655

1850

2775

1045

1400

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

690V 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)

313

350

525

240

300

MP470A6(R)

420

470*

705

320

400

MP700A6(R)

626

700

1050

480

600

MP825A6(R)

738

825*

1237.5

650

700

MP1200A6(R)

1073

1200

1800

850

1000

MP1850A6(R)

1655

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

Analogue input 1

1

Speed ref 1

10V±

Analogue input 2

1

Speed ref 2

10V(default), 0-20mA or 4-20mA±

Analogue input 3

1

Motor thermistor

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

Analogue 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

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 3000m (9,900ft), derate 1% per 100m between 1000m (3,300ft) and 3000m (9,900ft)

  • 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 dimensions

Quadrants of
Operations

480V EN / IEC cULus

575V EN / IEC cULus to 600V

690V EN / IEC

Width
(W)

Height
(H)

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

7400A is achieved by parallel connection of Mentor MP drives

Keypads and parameter storage

Smartcard
A memory device that can be used to back-up parameter sets and PLC programs, and copy them from one drive to another
SM-Keypad
SM-Keypad is a high brightness LED keypad for Unidrive SP (except frame size 0), Mentor MP and Affinity drives
MP-Keypad
MP-Keypad is a multi-lingual, hot pluggable, backlit LCD display

Automation and Motion option modules

SM-Applications Plus
SM-Applications Plus offers high performance programmable logic and motion control together with high speed I/O and CTNet, a high speed Fieldbus
SM-Applications 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
A flexible, high performance solution for programmable motion requiring high speed registration features

Communication option modules

SM-CAN
User programmable CAN option module, allows the development of CAN protocols
SM-CANopen
CANopen interface supports various profiles including several drive profiles
SM-DeviceNet
SM-DeviceNET option module
SM-EtherCAT
Follower option module, for high performance servo applications
SM-Ethernet
Supports Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP 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
Follower option module
SM-PROFINET
PROFINET is an Ethernet based industrial network protocol adapting Ethernet hardware and protocols

Input and Output option modules

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

Feedback option modules

SM-Encoder Output Plus
Incremental encoder input and output option module that enables connection with external motion controllers
SM-Encoder Plus
Incremental encoder input option module
SM-Universal Encoder Plus
Additional combined encoder input and output interface supporting Incremental, SinCos, HIPERFACE, EnDAT and SSI encoders

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