Mentor MP Brochure - CONTROL TECHNIQUES - #2

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2 www.controltechniques.com Mentor MP, the ultimate DC drive 25A to 7400A, 400V / 575V / 690V Mentor MP is Control Techniques 5th generation DC drive and integrates the control platform from the world’s leading intelligent AC drive, Unidrive SP. This makes Mentor MP the most advanced DC drive available, giving optimum performance and flexible system interfacing capability. Upgrading your control system There are large numbers of DC motors in service throughout the world in various applications, the majority of which are easily capable of providing ongoing service. Upgrading your DC drive allows you to maximise the motor performance, enhance system reliability and interface digitally with modern control equipment using Ethernet and Fieldbus networks. Downtime is minimised as only the drive needs to be replaced. Driving forward with DC technology DC drive technology remains cost effective, efficient and is relatively simple to implement. For new applications DC provides many advantages, especially for regenerative and high power applications. Simple upgrade Mentor MP has been engineered as an easy replacement for Mentor II. It has the same physical dimensions and connection layout. Software tools have been developed to easily migrate to the new platform. ENVIROMENTAL MANAGEMENT Certificate No. EMS 54446 003 QUALITY MANAGEMENT Certificate No. Q 05176 003 Our main objective is to enhance the reliability and performance. Upgrading the DC drive system allows us to achieve this without replacing the motor; with minimum downtime and lost production.