Mentor MP

25A to 7400A Two or four quadrant operation (regenerative)
24V – 480V / 500V – 575V / 500V – 690V
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. For new applications DC drive provides many advantages, especially for regenerative and high power applications.

Mentor MP 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

Mentor MP Specification

- 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
  - 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 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.

Mentor MP 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

Mentor MP 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

Mentor MP 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

Mentor MP 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 40C ° and 30s at 35C °

Mentor MP 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

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 DIMENSION			OPERATIONQUADRANTS 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 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

Mentor MP 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

Mento MP Software

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.

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