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Mentor II
The Intelligent Drive

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 —Extrusion
II has extensive diagnostic and communication abilities
that enhance system reliability. The drive’s standard —Intelligent
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
Mentor II

application coprocessor card, provides high performance

drive systems 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
Microprocessor Based Digital DC Drive
plastics production. The Mentor II’s integrated design
5 to 1000 HP, 3 phase, 208 to 660 VAC
and highly programmable features make it an ideal
Regenerative and non-regenerative models
choice for OEMs and System Integrators, as well as
replacement or retrofit drives for End Users.

RS485 serial communications

Extensive fieldbus communication
capabilities

Plug-in 32-bit application coprocessor
card (MD29)

MentorSoft Windows-based
drive configuration tool

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Feature Ratings: Mentor II

Performance Advantage THREE PHASE INPUT
3 to 500 HP (208-230 VAC)
Accepts wide range of supply voltage (208 to 660 VAC)
5 to 1000 HP (380-460 VAC)
Can be applied to worldwide voltages
Special Order (525 / 660 VAC), Models M350(R)–M1850(R) only)
Non-regen and regen models share the same footprint
208 / 240 VAC
Allows for common mechanical design and
Motor HP Output Output Field Non-Regen Regen
mounting Current Current Output Catalog Catalog
(A) (A) Current Number Number
MentorSoft Windows based drive configuration tool (@40°C) (@55°C)
Provides easy programming and diagnostics 3-7 25 20 M25-14M M25R-14M
of the drive 7.5 - 10 45 38 M45-14M M45R-14M
8A
15 75 55 M75-14M M75R-14M
32-bit application coprocessor card (MD29) Current
20 - 35 105 89 M105-14M M105R-14M
Enables customized applications for distributed Regulated
30 155 125 M155-14M M155R-14M
control system architectures 40 - 50 210 172 M210-14M M210R-14M
75 350 255 M350-14M M350R-14M
Profibus-DP, Modbus+, Modbus RTU, Interbus-S, DeviceNet, 10A
100 420 338 M420-14M M350R-14M
and CTNet plug-in communication cards Fixed
125 550 428 M550-14M M550R-14M
Voltage
Communicates on user’s preferred network 150 700 508 M700-14M M700R-14M
➀
200 825 675 M825-14M M825R-14M
Built-in RS485 serial communications 250 900 820 M900-14M M900R-14M
20A Fixed
Allows for easy programming and control of drive 300 - 350 1200 1150 Voltage M1200-14M M1200R-14M
400 - 500 1850 1620 ➀ M1850-14M M1850R-14M
Extensive and configurable analog and digital I/O
Customizes drive to specific applications
380 / 480 VAC

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Programmable boolean logic (AND, NAND, OR, NOR) Motor HP Output Output Field Non-Regen Regen
gates with delay outputs Current Current Output Catalog Catalog
(A) (A) Current Number Number
Assists with general system interface logic needs, (@40°C) (@55°C)
expanding application possibilities 5 - 10 25 20 M25-14M M25R-14M
15 - 20 45 38 M45-14M M45R-14M
Programmable threshold comparators 8A
25 - 30 75 55 M75-14M M75R-14M
Expands application possibilities by providing a pair Current
40 - 50 105 89 M105-14M M105R-14M
of independent numerical comparators with Regulated
60 - 75 155 125 M155-14M M155R-14M
adjustable hysteresis 100 210 172 M210-14M M210R-14M
150 350 255 M350-14M M350R-14M
Built-in digital lock function for frequency following 10A
200 420 338 M420-14M M350R-14M
Allows accurate master/slave applications Fixed
250 550 428 M550-14M M550R-14M
Voltage
300 700 508 M700-14M M700R-14M
Accepts DC tachometer and encoder feedback ➀
400 825 675 M825-14M M825R-14M
Enables precise speed control 500 900 820 M900-14M M900R-14M
20A Fixed
600 - 700 1200 1150 Voltage M1200-14M M1200R-14M
Extensive diagnostics and fault indicators
800 - 1000 1850 1620 ➀ M1850-14M M1850R-14M
Used for accurate drive system diagnosis
➀ For field control, add external field regulator P/N 9500-9035.

Order String
M XXX R - 14M

Factory Assigned

Regen (omit for Non-regen)

Output Current

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Terminal Diagram: Mentor II

,
(300mA max.)
Mentor II

Terminal Description
Pin# Function Type/Description Notes Pin# Function Type/Description Notes
1 +10 VDC Reference Supply 10 mA max 20 0V Common Circuit Common
2 -10 VDC 21 F1 (Run Permit) Digital Input +24 VDC, 10k Ohms
3 Speed Reference Analog Input, 12 bit ±10 VDC, 100k Ohms or 22 F2 (Inch / Jog Reverse)
4-20 mA, 100 Ohms 23 F3 (Inch / Jog Forward)
4 Analog Input # 1 24 F4 (Run Reverse (latched))
5 #2 Analog Input 25 F5 (Run Forward (latched))
6 #3 Bi-polar, 10 bit + sign ±10 VDC, 100k Ohms 26 Digital Input F6 Digital Input +24 VDC, 10k Ohms
7 #4 27 F7
8 Motor Thermistor Analog Input 3k Ohms trip point, 28 F8
1.8k Ohm reset level 29 F9
9 DC Tachometer (-) Analog Input 30 F10
10 DC Tachometer (+) Circuit Common 31 Drive Enable Digital Input 30 mSec inhibit delay
11 Armature Current Image Analog Output 6.6 VDC @ 150% 32 Reset Digital Input Fault Reset
current
33 +24 VDC Supply User Supply 200 mA max
12 Analog Output # 1
34 Form C Status Relay Relay Common
13 #2 Analog Output ±10 VDC, 5 mA
35 (Zero Speed) N. C. Contact 110 VAC, 5A resistive
14 #3 Bi-polar, 10 bit + sign
36 N. O. Contact
15 Digital Output # 1
37 Form C Status Relay Relay Common
16 #2
38 (Drive Ready) N. C. Contact 110 VAC, 5A resistive
17 #3 Digital Output +24 VDC, 100 mA
39 N. O. Contact
18 #4 Open Collector
40 0V Common Circuit Common
19 #5
Programmable Analog Programmable Digital All Analog I/O is
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Specifications: Mentor II Power Supply Internal power supply out of tolerance

Serial Communications Mode 3 serial comms data loss
Environment Loss
Ambient Operating 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Processor 1 Main control processor fault
Temperature Derate current 1.5% per °C to 55°C (32 to131°F) Watchdog Trip
Cooling Method Convection and forced convection, model Processor 2 Second control processor fault (MD29)
dependent Watchdog Trip
Humidity 95% non-condensing at 40°C (104°F) Hardware Fault Hardware malfunction on control board
Storage Temperature -40 to 55°C (-40 to 131°F) Memory Fault Stored parameter checksum fault
Altitude 0 to 4000m (13,120 ft). External Trip User interlock fault (programmed)
Derate 1% per 100m (328 ft) between 1000m Software Fault (A29) MD29 software fault
(3,280 ft) and 4000m (13,120 ft).
Enclosure Chassis (IP00)
Approvals & Listings
UL, cUL File #E58592 Vol. 5C Section 1
AC Supply Requirements
CE Designed for marking
Voltage 208 to 480 VAC -5%, +10%
ISO 9002 Certified Manufacturing Facility
525/575/660 VAC ±10%
(Optional M350 and above)
Phase 3Ø
Frequency 45 to 62 Hz
Efficiency 98%
Dimensions
Control
Feedback Methods Armature Voltage (resolution .83 volts)
DC Tachometer (resolution 0.1%)
Encoder (resolution .01%)
Field Control Current regulated 8 Amps max
(M210/M210R and smaller)

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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 180 VAC
Undervoltage Trip
MOV Voltage Input transient suppression
Transient Protection
Instantaneous 300% armature current
Overcurrent Trip
Armature Open Circuit Armature circuit is open Catalog Number Size* (in.) Approx.
HxWxD Weight (lbs.)
Drive Overload Trip Inverse time, 150% for 30 seconds
M25-14M thru M75-14M 15 x 10 x 6 22
Phase Loss Trip Loss of input phase
M25R-14M thru M75R-14M 15 x 10 x 6 24
Overtemperature Trip Heatsink exceeds 100°C (212°F)
M105-14M thru M210-14M 15 x 10 x 8 31
Motor Thermal Trip Motor over-temp switch or Thermistor M105R-14M thru M210R-14M 15 x 10 x 8 33
Feedback Loss Loss of motor feedback M350-14M thru M420-14M 16 x 18 x 11 48
Feedback Reversal Tachometer or Encoder wired backwards M350R-14M thru M420R-14M 16 x 18 x 11 51
Field Loss No field current M550-14M thru M825-14M 17 x 18 x 11 59
Field On Field current during auto-tune M550R-14M thru M825R-14M 17 x 18 x 11 66
Field Overcurrent Field current greater than field demand M900-14M thru M1850-14M 41 x 18 x 20 154
Current Loop Loss Loss of 4-20 mA reference M900R-14M thru M1850R-14M 61 x 18 x 20 264
External Power Supply Short circuit on +24 VDC user power supply
* Approximate, not to be used for construction purposes.

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Mentor II Application Cards (MD29 & MD29AN)

Options / Software / Accessories The MD29 (9729-9000) and MD29AN application
cards contain a high-speed microprocessor which
provides a low-cost facility for a system designer to
Network Communication Cards
write application specific programs without needing a
PLC or other stand-alone controller. The add-on cards
The fieldbus interface cards provide high-speed fit into a 40-pin header within the Mentor II drive. It
communications using the popular networks and is programmed (via the RS232 port) using our Control
protocol. These networks allow large amounts of data Techniques SyPT (System Programming Toolkit) that
to be transferred quickly to and from network nodes. complies with IEC1131-3 Ladder / Function Block or
The RS485 channel is optically isolated (CTNet is DPL (Drive Programming Language). In addition to
transformer isolated) for added protection. the application coprocessor, the MD29AN CTNet card
supports peer-to-peer cyclic and broadcast messaging at
rates up to 5Mbaud.
Communication Interface Module System
Protocol Catalog Number Configuration The application cards use dual port RAM to provide
Profibus-DP MD-24 Master / Slave intimate high-speed bi-directional access. They can read
Interbus-S MDIBS Master / Slave and modify any parameter within the drive, enabling
CTNet* MD-29AN* Peer-to-peer
customized real-time calculations under a multi-tasking
DeviceNet MD-25 Master / Slave
Modbus RTU* 9729-9000* Master / Slave
run-time environment. The Intel i960 32-bit RISC
Modbus+ 9500-9100 Master / Slave processor and 256K of user program FLASH memory
* CTNet and Modbus RTU cards contain full coprocessor ability. (equivalent to >2000 lines of ladder logic or basic
Refer to the Application Cards (MD29 and MD29AN) for more information. instruction code) provide a powerful base for a designer
Mentor II

to accomplish complex algorithms for demanding time-

critical process control.
Network Communications The optically isolated RS485 channel serves as a
communication port for our CTIU operator interface units.
It is fully configurable, supporting multiple communication
modes including an ANSI 2 or 4-wire protocol at data
rates up to 38.4kbaud. A Modbus protocol with RTU
and ASCII slave modes is also available.
32-bit coprocessor (MD-29) ....................9729-9000
32-bit coprocessor with CTNet .......MD29AN-RevD*
*RevD for current product, see page 148 for details.

Pre-configured Application Programs* Catalog Number

S-ramp accel / decel profiling 9729-9001
Digital lock with adjustable ratio control 9729-9002
Spindle orientation 9729-9003
Constant tension, center wind (CTCW) 9729-9004
PID control for load cell tension
or dancer position 9729-9005
CTNet Power calculations 9729-9006
Dual Mode Winder 9729-9008
* Contact Control Techniques for detailed information.

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Mentor II Operator Interfaces

PC to Drive Accessories Universal Keypad (CTKP)

Drive Configuration Tool (MentorSoft) The CTKP Universal Keypad is an

ideal maintenance tool for use with
MentorSoft is a complimentary Windows based drive CT’s digital drives (SE, Unidrive,
configuration tool designed to enable the complete Mentor II, Quantum III) and option
control and display of all parameters within a Mentor II. modules (UD7X, MD series). Five
Functions within MentorSoft allow data to be uploaded, navigation keys and plain text
viewed and saved or retrieved from disk, modified and parameter descriptions make the
printed. It can be used off-line in the office or on-line CTKP easy to use for viewing and
on the plant floor. MentorSoft communicates with modifying drive data. The keypad is designed for hand-
the Mentor II via the computer’s serial port to the held or panel mounting. The IP65 rating, screw-down
drive’s RS485 port using a communications cable terminals and stress relief for cable connections assure a
(CTD-PC-485-XXX). (XXX = ft.) rugged and robust design.

Some of its many capabilities include: For more information, refer to the Accessories
Section on page 154.

Commissioning screen – displays wiring and
control logic Operator Interface Unit (CTIU)

Compare functions – compares current drive
configuration with previously stored versions
User screen – customized by the user with up

Mentor II

to 15 key parameters

Built-in reference manuals and search functions
– provide extensive “Help” files for both the
drive and the software
For more information, refer to the Accessories
Section on page 138.

The CTIU operator interface units incorporate a

back-lit LCD display and five easy-to-use navigation
keys. Using the intuitive “WYSIWIG” page editor, they
can be programmed to display a variety of menus,
submenus, alarms, fault conditions and other critical
information. The CTIUs support a range of capabilities
including multiple font sizes, real time trends and
graphs, scheduling and background programs. They
communicate via 2 or 4-wire RS485 and to simplify
installation, CTIUs are rated NEMA 4/12 and require no
screw mounting holes.
For more information, refer to the Accessories
Section on pages 152-53.

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Mentor II Field Regulators (FXM Family)

The FXM family

Remote I/O (I/O Box)
of field regulators is
designed to control
The I/O Box expands the I/O capabilities of the
the field current of
Mentor II and Quantum III drives. The I/O Box is
DC motors up to 90
connected to the drive through the MD29 / AN
amps. When used
application card using an optically isolated RS485
in conjunction with
serial link.
either the Mentor II or
Specifications Quantum III variable
speed DC drives, the field regulator is controlled directly
Voltage 110 to 240 VAC ±10%
via the drive parameters. This allows full customization
Frequency 48 to 62 Hz
of the field control for any application. The FXMs can
Phase 1Ø also be used as stand-alone units when retrofitting
existing applications.
RS485 Interface Supports binary protocol at data rates
up to 38.4kbaud for connection to a The field regulators are single phase, controlled
single drive. thyristor rectifier bridges with a control logic PC board.
The bridge can be configured by jumpers to operate
in half (single quadrant) or full (two quadrant) control
mode.
The FXMs may be independently controlled by an
Mentor II

external reference, or set for automatic field weakening

(constant horsepower) or constant field current. Field
economy control via contact or logic input and a field
loss relay for protection are provided for stand-alone
operation. The unit also has a bar graph display (10%
increments of the selected range) for field current
magnitude.

Qty Type / Description Notes Catalog Current Frequency Input Voltage Output Voltage*
1 Analog Input (12 bit) ±10 VDC, 100k Ohms or Number (A) (Hz) (VAC) (VDC)
4-20 mA, 100 Ohms 9500-9035 20 50 220 / 380 / 440 198 / 342 / 396
4 Analog Input (10 bit) ±10 VDC, 100k Ohms 60 240 / 480 216 / 432
3 Analog Output (10 bit) ±10 VDC, 5 mA 9500-9032 50 50 220 / 380 / 440 198 / 342 / 396
8 Digital Input +24 VDC, 10k Ohms 60 240 / 480 216 / 432
8 Digital Output +24 VDC, 100 mA 9500-9033 90 50 220 / 380 / 440 198 / 342 / 396
(200 mA total for all outputs) 60 240 / 480 216 / 432
* Maximum output voltage equals 90% of input RMS line voltage.
Field current is the controlled variable.

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Mentor II Warranty
Extended Warranty
Critical Components
An industry-leading two-year warranty is standard
for Mentor II drives. An extended warranty is available
that increases the warranty period to five years.

Mentor II Model Catalog Number

M25 M25WE
Minimize Your Machine Downtime Delays M45 M45WE
M75 M75WE
All too often, spare parts are over looked which results M105 M105WE
in a panic search, no less the possibility of costly Next M155 M155WE
Day shipping expenses. Having these items on hand can M210 M210WE
reduce the associated stress of machine downtime. To M350 M350WE
M420 M420WE
facilitate this effort, Control Techniques has assembled
M550 M550WE
several levels of Critical Component kits to fit within M700 M700WE
your maintenance budget constraints. These pre- M825 M825WE
assembled kits represent a significant savings over M900 M900WE
purchasing the same items separately. M1200 M1200WE
M1850 M1850WE

Mentor II
Drive Frame Kit Cat. No. Description
Size
M25 – M210 M25-210-SP 1 – MDA1 Control board
(non-regen 1 – MDA2B Interface board
and regen) 6 – Power board fuses
M350 – M825 M350-825-SP 1 – MDA1 Control board
(non-regen 1 – MDA2B Interface board
and regen) 6 – Fuses for MDA5 Filter board
6 – Fuses for MDA6 Power board
M900 – M1850 M900-1850-SP 1 – MDA1 Control board
(non-regen) 1 – MDA2B Interface board
M900R – M1850R M900R-1850R-SP 1 – SCR heatsink assembly
(regen) 6 – 6A fuses for MDA6 board
2 – 2A fuses for SD1 board
2 – 30A fuses for SD1 board

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