Mentor II DC Drives

Discontinued Series

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Mentor II

Digital DC Variable Speed Drive
25 A - 1850 A in Both Single and 4 Quadrant

Overview

DC drives are widely used in applications that require
regeneration, precise speed control, dynamic performance, and constant torque over wide speed ranges. The Mentor II
delivers the universal DC drive solution.
Simple stand-alone applications are easily configured to control motor speed, voltage or current using standard internal settings. Set-up is convenient using the drive keypad, CTKP remote keypad, or MentorSoft, a Windows™ based drive configuration tool. The Mentor II has extensive diagnostic and communication abilities that enhance system reliability. The drive’s standard yet powerful microprocessor is a versatile system component that can eliminate the need for a PLC with integral functions such as thresholds, timers and logic gates that perform basic control.

The simple addition of the MD29, a 32-bit application
co-processor card, provides high performance drive systemsm75-14m
with local intelligence for true distributed control. The MD29
enables users to incorporate custom or proprietary process
control application programs to their drive. The Mentor II also
provides a wide range of communication protocol options.
Mentor II systems have proven to be extremely reliable and
are ideally suited to web handling, winders, slitters, extruders, wire drawing, converting lines, and plastics production. The Mentor II’s integrated design and highly programmable features make it an ideal choice for OEMs and System Integrators, as well as replacement or retrofit drives for End Users.

Simple Operation
Easy set up of the drive can be done using the main control panel or via a standard communications interface from a host computer.

Fast configuration of standard applications can be achieved using 10 parameters or less.
Faster Drive Set-Up
Programming the Mentor II has never been easier. Designed to save commissioning time, the drive has easily assimilated function menus browsed and edited via five navigator keys.
Better Control
A comprehensive self-tuning algorithm gives improved current loop performance for a more uniform response at all speeds. Drive performance is also enhanced with full PID digital speed control.
More Functions
The main circuit board has been developed to incorporate many additional features as standard.
Massive Systems Potential
All analogue inputs and most of the digital control inputs are user-configurable, making Mentor II a true systems drive having more versatility and flexibility than ever before.
Wide Ranging, More Flexible Communications
Mentor II is able to communicate directly with PLCs and host computers or via optional interface cards. This is achieved with the standard RS485 port.
Digital Speed and Position Loop
This allows several drives to be run in speed or position synchronization.
Centre winder
The drive torque is continuously adjusted to compensate for changing coil diameter, machine losses and coil inertia.
Shaft Orientation
This allows the user to specify the final position of the motor shaft relative to an electronic feedback datum, for example a marker pulse from an encoder. The position is adjusted by simply changing the value of the appropriate parameter.
'S' Ramp
This facility provides a curved function at each of a user defined acceleration/deceleration ramp.
 
Mentor II Specifications
  Environment
Ambient Operating Temperature 0 to 40°C Derate current 1.5% per °C to 55°C
Cooling Method Convection and forced convection, model dependent
Humidity 95% non-condensing at 40°C
Storage Temperature -40 to 55°C
Altitude 0 to 4000m Derate 1% per 100m between 1000m and 4000m
Enclosure Chassis (IP00)
  AC Supply Requirements
Voltage 208 to 480 VAC -5% +10%
525/575/660 VAC ±10% (Optional M350 and above)
Phase
Frequency 45 to 62 Hz
Efficiency 98%
  Control
Feedback Methods Armature Voltage (resolution 0.83 volts)
DC Tachometer (resolution 0.1%)
Encoder (resolution .01%)
Field Control Current regulated 8 Amps max (M210/M210R and smaller)
Voltage regulated .675 or .9 X Line-to-line voltage (M350/M350R and larger)
Analog Input Resolution 12 bit (Qty 1), 10 bit (Qty 4)
Serial Communications 4-wire RS422 or RS485
optically-isolated Protocol is ANSI x 3.28-2.5-A4
Baud rate is 4800 or 9600
  Protection
AC Line Under voltage Trip 180 VAC
MOV Voltage Transient Protection Input transient suppression
Instantaneous Overcurrent Trip 300% armature current
Armature Open Circuit Armature circuit is open
Drive Overload Trip Inverse time, 150% for 30 seconds
Phase Loss Trip Loss of input phase
Overtemperature Trip Heatsink exceeds 100°C
Motor Thermal Trip Motor over-temp switch or Thermistor
Feedback Loss Loss of motor feedback
Feedback Reversal Tachometer or Encoder wired backwards
Field Loss No field current
Field On Field current during auto-tune
Field Overcurrent Field current greater than field demand
Current Loop Loss Loss of 4-20 mA reference
External Power Supply Short circuit on +24 VDC user power supply
Power Supply Internal power supply out of tolerance
Serial Communications Mode 3 serial comms data loss Loss
Processor 1 Main control processor fault Watchdog lap
Processor 2 Watchdog Trip Second control processor fault (MD29)
Hardware Fault Hardware malfunction on control board
Memory Fault Stored parameter checksum fault
External Trip User interlock fault (programmed)
Software Fault (A29) MD29 software fault
  Approvals & Listings
UL, cUL File #E58592 Vol. 5C Section 1
CE Designed for marking
ISO 9001:2000 Certified Manufacturing Facility
ISO 14001 Certified Manufacturing Facility

           

 

Wide range of network communication options
User configurable analogue and digital drive inputs
Easy to use PC configuration, Software: Mentor soft
Regeneration up to 1.15 x VRMS
Available in single and four quadrant
Armature voltage, tacho or encoder feedback with loss detection
Phase sequence tolerant with loss detection
0.025% resolution for analogue speed demand
0.1% speed holding for 100% load change with tacho feedback
On-board field control with loss detection
150% overload capacity for 30 seconds with motor overload protection
Taper current limit

 

Mentor II Dimensions

Order Code
Size* (mm)
Approx. Weight (kg)
H
W
D
M25, M45, M75
370
250
150
10
M25R, M45R, M75R
370
250
150
11
M105
370
250
197
14
M105R
370
250
197
15
M155, M210, M155R, M210R
370
250
197
21
M350
405
450
280
22
M350R
405
450
280
23
M420, M550
423
450
280
22
M420R, M550R
423
450
280
23
M700, M825
423
450
280
27
M700R, M825R
423
450
280
30
M900, M1200, M1850
1045
450
510
70
M900R, M1200R, M1850R
1505
450
510
120
Order Code
Size* (in)
Approx. Weight (lb)
H
W
D
M25, M45, M75
14.6
9.8
5.9
22
M25R, M45R, M75R
14.6
9.8
5.9
24.2
M105
14.6
9.8
7.8
30.8
M105R
14.6
9.8
7.8
33
M155, M210, M155R, M210R
14.6
9.8
7.8
46.2
M350
15.9
18
11
48.4
M350R
15.9
18
11
50.6
M420, M550
16.7
18
11
48.4
M420R, M550R
16.7
18
11
50.6
M700, M825
16.7
18
11
59.4
M700R, M825R
16.7
18
11
66
M900, M1200, M1850
41.1
18
20
154
M900R, M1200R, M1850R
59.3
18
20
264

 

 

 

 

 

Mentor II DC Drives - Available Sizes

Options / Software / Accessories for Quantum III & Mentor II Drives
Mentor II & Quantum III Drive Options & Accessories
SECO Dual DC Drive - Can be replaced by the Mentor II DC Drive.

***Please note all Mentor drives are sold on Exchange basis.


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