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10  Mentor MP User Guide
www.controltechniques.com                     Issue: 3
2.5.1     Options available for Mentor MP
All Solutions Modules are color-coded in order to make identification easy. The following table shows the color-code key and gives further details on 
their function.
Table 2-6 Solutions Module identification
Type Solutions Module Color Name Further Details
Feedback
Light Green
SM-Universal 
Encoder Plus
Universal Feedback interface
Feedback interface for the following devices:
Brown SM-Encoder Plus
Incremental encoder interface
Feedback interface for incremental encoders without 
commutation signals.
No simulated encoder outputs available
Dark Brown
SM-Encoder Output 
Plus
Incremental encoder interface
Feedback interface for incremental encoders without 
commutation signals.
Simulated encoder output for quadrature, frequency and 
direction signals
N/A
15-way D-type 
converter
Drive encoder input converter
Provides screw terminal interface for encoder wiring and spade 
terminal for shield
N/A
Single ended 
encoder interface 
(15V or 24V)
Single ended encoder interface
Provides an interface for single ended ABZ encoder signals, 
such as those from hall effect sensors. 15V and 24V versions 
are available.
Automation
 (I/O 
Expansion)
Yellow SM-I/O Plus
Extended I/O interface
Increases the I/O capability by adding the following to the 
existing I/O in the drive:
Yellow SM-I/O 32
Extended I/O interface
Increase the I/O capability by adding the following to the 
existing I/O in the drive:
• High speed digital I/O x 32
• +24V output
Dark Yellow SM-I/O Lite
Additional I/O
1 x Analog input (± 10V bi-polar or current modes)
1 x Analog output (0 to 10V or current modes)
3 x Digital input and 1 x Relay
Dark Red SM-I/O Timer
Additional I/O with real time clock
As per SM-I/O Lite but with the addition of a Real Time Clock 
for scheduling drive running
Turquoise SM-I/O PELV
Isolated I/O to NAMUR NE37 specifications
For chemical industry applications
1 x Analog input (current modes)
2 x Analog outputs (current modes)
4 x Digital input / outputs, 1 x Digital input, 2 x Relay outputs
Olive SM-I/O 120V
Additional I/O conforming to IEC 61131-2 120Vac
6 digital inputs and 2 relay outputs rated for 120Vac operation
Cobalt Blue
SM-I/O 24V 
Protected
Additional I/O with overvoltage protection up to 48V
2 x Analog outputs (current modes)
4 x Digital input / outputs, 3 x Digital inputs, 2 x Relay outputs
Inputs Outputs
• Incremental encoders • Quadrature
• SinCos encoders • Frequency and direction
• SSI encoders • SSI simulated outputs
• EnDat encoders
• Digital inputs x 3
• Analog output (voltage) x 1
• Digital I/O x 3 • Relay x 2
• Analog inputs (voltage) x 2