Nidec Mentor MP

Mentor MP

25A to 7400A Two or four quadrant operation (regenerative)

24V - 480V / 500V - 575V / 500V - 690V

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

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.