DC DRIVES
MENTOR MP


Control :
- 2x Analog inputs
- 4x Digital inputs
- 1x Analog output
- 1x Digital I/O
- 1x Relay output
* 4-20mA output requires option module
Option Slots :
- 1 available in frame size 2 and above
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- Models available for two or four quadrant (regenerative) operation
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- 25A to 7400A, 24V - 480V / 500V - 575V / 500V - 690V
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- Optional high-brightness LED or multi-language LCD keypad, simple configuration using plain text
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- Modular parallel connection for higher power motor operation
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- 12/24 pulse operation to minimize harmonics
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- 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
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- Integrated drive and motor protection for:
- Over current
- Over temperature
- Phase loss
- SCR/Thyristor junction temperature
- Feedback loss
- Field loss
- Armature open circuit
- Integrated drive and motor protection for:
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- 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
- Internal field controller with intelligent field weakening means that for 90% of applications no additional external controller is required
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- 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
- Optional FXMP25 external field controller for current fields up to 25A
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- Mentor MP has a field control mode for fields requiring greater than 25A
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- Serial port for Modbus RTU and PC communications
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- 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
- 3 Universal option module slots, allowing Mentor MP to benefit from the solutions developed for Control Techniques market leading AC drive technology.
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- Galvanically isolated control
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- Smartcard for drive parameter back-up and copying, allowing rapid installation and maintenance
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- Integrated PLC as standard
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- Standard software features for easy integration
- PID controller
- Motorized potentiometer
- Digital lock (Slave operation from master encoder)
- Standard software features for easy integration
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- Open loop control using estimated speed advanced processing based on armature voltage and field flux feedback
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- 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
- Closed loop control using
- 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
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 |
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SM-Keypad SM-Keypad is a high brightness LED keypad for Unidrive SP (except frame size 0), Mentor MP and Affinity drives |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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SM-CANopen CANopen interface supports various profiles including several drive profiles |
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SM-DeviceNet SM-DeviceNET option module |
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SM-EtherCAT Follower option module, for high performance servo applications |
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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 |
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SM-Interbus Interbus interface option module |
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SM-LON LonWorks interface for building automation applications |
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SM-PROFIBUS-DP Follower option module |
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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 |
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SM IO 24 V Protected Overvoltage protected I/O module |
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SM-IO 120 V Module that provides digital I/O rated to 120Vac |
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SM-IO 32 Extended digital I/O, adding 32 digital high speed bi-directional I/O points to the drive |
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SM-IO Lite Extended I/O interface with reduced functionality |
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SM-IO PELV NAMUR standard I/O interface with high speed I/O |
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SM-IO Plus Extended I/O interface to increase the number of I/O points on a drive |
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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 |
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SM-Encoder Plus Incremental encoder input option module |
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SM-Universal Encoder Plus Additional combined encoder input and output interface supporting Incremental, SinCos, HIPERFACE, EnDAT and SSI encoders |
FXMP25

The FXMP25 is an external field controller that may be connected digitally to a Mentor MP DC drive 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.