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DIGITAX HD
MENTOR MP
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General Topics
General Topics
Does the Mentor MP drives have jumpers, tachogenerator pots, and PCB switches that need manual configuration, same as the Mentor II?
All of these can be found at our website at the following link: PLC Controlled Motion Downloads: https://acim.nidec.com/en-us/drives/control-techniques/products/integration-products/plc-controlled-motion
Where can I find Add On Instructions (AOI's) for PLC Controlled Motion for Digitax HD for my PLC?
No, these settings for the Mentor MP are setup using the keypad or CTSoft configuration software as setup parameters.
The Digitax HD is the newest and highest performing servo drive that Control Techniques has to offer. It is offered in 3 derivatives, noted by the M750, M751, and M753. The M751 offers onboard serial communications (RS485). The M750 offers onboard Ethernet communications (TCP, Modbus TCP, and Ethernet IP). The M753 offers onboard EtherCAT communications. All of these derivatives of the Digitax HD offer 2 option module slots for additional SI Option Modules.
Our production line has some of your Mentor II drives that talk to each other using CTNet, do you still support this with the Mentor MP drives?
Yes, our drives can still be integrated on the CTNet interface using the SM-Application Plus option module with the Mentor MP. This includes the capability to host different generations of CT products on the same CTNet network, where a customer would like to have both Mentor II and Mentor MP on the same drive network.
What is the difference between a Digitax HD and a Unidrive M750, M751, and M753?
The MD29 has been replaced by the SM-Applications option module in the Mentor MP. The SM-Application module supports programming in ladder, function blocks and the DPL(text based Drive Programming Language). We can provide field services from CT to assist with the upgrade from the MD29 to an SM-Applications Module. SM Applications Product Page https://acim.nidec.com/en-us/drives/control-techniques/products/options-and-accessories/intelligence-option- modules/sm-applications-plus
Drive Configuration
We have a damaged Mentor II drive that has the MD29 programmed applications board,what is available for updating the MD29 when we replace the Mentor II with a Mentor MP drive?
Set 3.037 = 4M Baud if feedback is wired to feedback position P1. Set 3.137 = 4M Baud if feedback is wired to feedback position P2. This setting would apply to both M700 and Digitax HD drives with encoder feedback.
What baud rate should I set in Menu 3 when I am using the "Single Cable Solution" for my servo motor wired to the drive?
Field Service Request https://acim.nidec.com/en-us/drives/control-techniques/service-and-support/field-service
Using the Drive Keypad
We have a “drop-in” replacement which is the FXMP25 Field Controller. It can be installed using the same mounting holes as the FXM5 and supports our CTSoft configuration and parameter software.
How do I use and install the KI Compact Display and the KI Compact 485 Adapter on my Digitax HD?
We have the FXM5, Field Control Units which we would like to replace, do you still stock these?
https://youtu.be/yXKY0ZWWHhY
FXMP25 Field Controller Product Page https://acim.nidec.com/en-us/drives/control-techniques/products/dc-drives/fxmp25
Hardware Installation
The Mentor II provides a RS422 connection,which is a legacy serial protocol for Control Techniques.
Our Mentor II drives communicated with an HMI using a serial cable,we know this is becoming obsolete, do you have a recommendation for upgrading and what protocols do you have available?
How do I install SI Option modules on my Digitax HD using the SI-Option Mounting Kit?
https://youtu.be/L5ReY_khbhQ
The Mentor MP drives have a built in RS485 port but additional option modules can be added. The MP has a total of three slots for option modules. The most popular communication protocols that can be used with the Mentor MP by attaching an SM option module are EtherNet/IP, EtherCat, Modbus TCP/IP and DeviceNet.
How do I connect a paralleled DC system using the multi-axis kit with the Digitax HD drive?
https://youtu.be/SgfyCuWdC88
The Mentor II drives were discontinued but we do have a retrofit replacement which is the “Mentor MP / Quantum MP” drive. We offer them in Regenerative and Non-Regenerative configurations.
How do I connect my Digitax HD drive in a DC paralleling installation?
https://youtu.be/AcaijhMkNXc
I have a Mentor II drive and need spares or parts. Can I still get these?
Control Techniques Current Products - DC Drives https://acim.nidec.com/en-us/drives/control-techniques/products/dc-drives
How do I fit the onboard compact braking resistor to my Digitax HD drive?
Our Quantum MP drives are Mentor MP drives configured with a DC contactor, input and output fusing and a dynamic braking contactor up to the 400A model.
https://youtu.be/1tsCFw_jgDw
General Topics
Yes, the drives have a built-in programmable controller that has ladder logic. It is configured using SyPTLite which is complimentary to use software.
Do your Mentor MP drives have embedded PLC capabilities?
Mentor MP Documentation https://controltechniquesfaqhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360047541293
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