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New items are independently sourced to ensure you always get the best possible prices, and as you’d expect, have never been used. Due to the age of some of our obsolete items, original packaging seals may be broken. Our sales team are happy to confirm the status of the packaging before purchase. Items classed as new are backed up by Northern Industrial’s renowned comprehensive 12-month warranty. Peace of mind guaranteed!
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Refurbished items are used but have been fully refurbished by our expert in-house engineers. This means that all of the key serviceable components have been replaced with high-quality new ones. The items are then cleaned, thoroughly tested and come with a full 12-month warranty.
Repair
Get your faulty part repaired with our expert repair service. Our standard repair service offers great value for money while our express service is geared for customers in a breakdown situation. During the repair process, our engineers will perform a full preventative maintenance service to ensure longevity. All of the key serviceable components are replaced with high-quality new ones and the items are then cleaned and thoroughly tested. All repairs are backed by the same great 12-month warranty we provide with new items!
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We are authorised distributors for Control Techniques, Danfoss & Beijer. All other new components and parts supplied by us are sourced independently by our expert procurement team and are backed by our renowned comprehensive 12-month warranty. We are not an authorized distributor, reseller or representative for any manufacturer listed on the website.
REPAIRS
Here at Northern Industrial we’ve been repairing industrial automation parts for over 40 years. We’ve helped companies big and small overcome downtime with long-lasting repairs, and can help you too! Our repair service includes:
No Fix No Fee promise
Our unique "No Fix No Fee" promise is exactly as it sounds. If we can't fix it, you don't pay anything.
Parameter and program backup
If possible we will back up the program and parameters from your faulty unit before proceeding with the repair.
Full 12 month warranty
For extra peace of mind, our industrial electronic repairs are backed by an all-inclusive 12-month warranty.
Over 40 years of experience
With over 40 years in the automation spares and repairs business, we’ve encountered and fixed almost every fault that can occur on your automation parts.
Full preventive maintenance service and testing
As well as fixing the fault we also replace all serviceable components such as capacitors, fans and relays so that you can get the maximum lifespan out of your equipment.
ISO 9001 Certified
Be 100% confident in the quality of our industrial electronic repairs thanks to our ISO 9001 accreditation.
Upfront prices
The price you see is the price you pay. With no hidden charges or inspection fees, you can be sure of no hidden nasty surprises.
Free return delivery to UK and Europe
Whether you go ahead with the repair or not, we return your parts anywhere in the UK and Europe free of charge (subject to size and weight restrictions)
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Est. 1978
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12 month warranty
LATEST DRIVE
Latest and most advanced range of DC drives manufactured by Control Techniques
MENTOR II UPGRADE
Replaces the popular Mentor II range of DC drives also by Control Techniques
AVAILABLE UP TO 7400A
Two and four quadrant versions available with an amp rating of 25A to 7400A
MANY APPLICATIONS
Can be used for a huge array of applications particularly those requiring high power or regen.
Easy motor control up to 110KW
2 QUADRANT
2 Quadrant DC drives from 25A to 1850A
4 QUADRANT
4 Quadrant DC drives from 25A to 1850A
Mentor MP Product Information
The Mentor MP is a desirable DC drive thanks to its many features and benefits. With two or four quadrant varieties available in a range of power ratings, they are suitable for many applications. As an official Mentor MP distributor, Northern Industrial can specify the right MP drive for your application.
- > Three option module slots for automation control, I/O, feedback devices and communications plus a Smart card for PLC program and parameter storage
- > Galvanic isolation between power and control protects the control circuits and other equipment connected to the drive from the high voltages on the power circuit
- > High performance motor control due to 32 bit microprocessor, 35µs current sampling time, speed controller and ramps update 250µs, auto tune features for armature, field current loops and speed loop
- > Protection for over current , over temp, phase loss, feedback loss, field loss, armature open loss
Accessories & Software
Operator Interface
CT Soft & CT Scope
MP Keypad
SM-Keypad
Smartcard
SM I/O
Mentor MP Dimensions
| FRAME SIZE | 1a | 1b | 2a | 2b | 2c | 2d | |
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| DIMENSIONS | mm | 370 X 250 X 222 | 350 X 250 X 251 | 423 X 450 X 301 | 423 X 450 X 301 | 1045 X 450 X 510 | 1505 X 450 X 510 |
| (H x W x D) | in | 14.57 X 9.84 X 9.88 | 14.57 X 9.84 X 9.88 | 16.65 X 17.72 X 11.85 | 16.65 X 17.72 X 11.85 | 41.14 X 17.72 X 20.08 | 59.25 X 17.72 X 20.08 |
FRAME SIZE 1A
| DIMENSIONS | mm | 370 X 250 X 222 |
| (H x W x D) | in | 14.57 X 9.84 X 8.74 |
FRAME SIZE 1B
| DIMENSIONS | mm | 350 X 250 X 251 |
| (H x W x D) | in | 14.57 X 9.84 X 9.88 |
FRAME SIZE 2A
| DIMENSIONS | mm | 423 X 450 X 301 |
| (H x W x D) | in | 16.65 X 17.72 X 11.85 |
FRAME SIZE 2B
| DIMENSIONS | mm | 3423 X 450 X 301 |
| (H x W x D) | in | 16.65 X 17.72 X 11.85 |
FRAME SIZE 2C
| DIMENSIONS | mm | 1045 X 450 X 510 |
| (H x W x D) | in | 41.14 X 17.72 X 20.08 |
FRAME SIZE 2D
| DIMENSIONS | mm | 1505 X 450 X 510 |
| (H x W x D) | in | 59.25 X 17.72 X 20.08 |
Mentor MP Specifications
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Mentor MP Drive Features
Applications
The Mentor MP is perfectly suited for a wide range of DC motor control applications including:
- > Extruders
- > Crane & Hoist
- > Elevators
- > Tyre & Rubber
- > Metals
- > Marine
- > Wire drawing
- > Paper
- > Winders
- > Glass
- > Fair Grounds
- > Crushers
- > Spindle drives
With onboard intelligence, I/O, Ethernet and Fieldbus communication options, the Mentor MP allows you to do more more than you would expect from a general purpose DC drive
PDF DOWNLOADS
Download more information about the Mentor MP in PDF format including quick start guides, catalogues and parameter information
Configuration with CTSoft
CTSoft is a drive configuration tool for commissioning, optimising and monitoring CT drives. It allows you to; use the configuration wizard to commission your drive; read, save and load drive configuration settings; manage the drive’s Smartcard data; and visualise and modify the configuration with live animated diagrams.
Intelligently driven
Mentor MP allows the drive system designer to embed automation and motion control within the drive, eliminating communication delays that reduce performance while CTNet, a high performance drive-to-drive network links the different parts of the system.
Repairs
With 35+ years of repairing industrial automation parts there’s not many DC drive problems we haven’t encountered. We have bespoke test facilities in place to fully load test DC drives and regularly repair drives up to 450kW. All of our DC drive repairs come with a 12 month warranty and our no fix no fee promise.
Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing a fault or error code with your Mentor MP head to the downloads section and grab the manual which lists all of the fault codes and their meanings. Alternatively you can also give us a call, as an official Mentor MP distributor our factory-trained engineers are experienced in solving all faults on the Mentor MP range.
Upgrading from Mentor II
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 and software tools have been developed to assist transfer of drive parameters and programs. If you are planning to upgrade your DC system, whether it is a Mentor or other manufacturer’s drive, Mentor MP is the clear choice.
The new FXMP25 replaces the existing FXM5 option. It may be controlled digitally by the Mentor MP or Mentor II using a standard RJ45 patch lead or ribbon cable respectively, allowing set-up by standard drive parameters. The FXMP25 has the same physical dimensions as the existing FXM5, but extends its current range to 25A. In standalone mode it is configured by its own keypad and display.
There are large numbers of DC motors in service throughout the world in various applications, the majority of which are easily capable of providing continued service. Many of these DC motors are controlled with old analogue DC drives like the Lenze 490 series and Siemens Simoreg series. Upgrading your analogue drive allows you to maximise the motor performance, enhance system reliability and interface digitally with modern control equipment using Ethernet and fieldbus networks. If you’re worried about downtime, Northern Industrial’s onsite engineers can retrofit your DC drive for you with minimal downtime.
Greater Field Control
Every Mentor MP has a field controller as standard. This will enable the control of the majority of DC motors encountered in the market today. However, for the following situations, the optional FXMP25 external field controller is offered:
- > The required field current is greater than that offered by the standard drive, but not greater than 25A. For example, older motors with low field voltages.
- > The field is required to be forced down more quickly than is possible with the standard half controlled field bridge. For example, on spindle motors or motors with high field time constants where the field is required to weaken more quickly than the natural time constant of the field winding.
- > The application can be implemented with simple field current reversal, without armature reversal. For example, applications where a rapid change in torque direction is not required. With the Mentor MP it is possible to implement a four quadrant system with a two quadrant armature converter where a slow change in torque direction can be tolerated.
How to find your Mentor MP part number
You can find the part number for your Mentor MP drive on the front of the unit. The Mentor MP numbers usually follow a particular format, for example MP1200A4R with each part of the number indicating something about the unit, such as amp rating, supply voltage and the number of quadrants.
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