AutomationDirect DURAPULSE GS3-2010, User Manual

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PULSE AC Drive User Manual
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GS Drive Configuration Software
GSoft is the configuration software for the Automation Direct GS family of drives.
It is designed to allow you to connect a personal computer to drives in the GS
family, and perform a variety of functions:
• Upload/download drive configurations
• Create new drive configurations using Quick Start, Detailed, or Schematic Views
• Edit drive configurations
• Archive/store multiple drive configurations on your PC
• Trend drive operation parameters
• Tune the drive PID loop
• View real time key operating parameters
• Start/Stop drive and switch directions, provided drive is set up for remote operation
• View drive faults
• Print a schematic representation of the drive configuration
• Print a tabular report of the current drive configuration.
GSoft includes an integral help file with software instructions.
System Requirements
GSoft will run on PCs that meet the following requirements:
• Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, and XP
• Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher (for HTML help support)
• 24 Mb of available memory
• 8Mb hard drive space
• Available RS-232 serial port
GSoft requires use of a configuration cable, GS-232CBL, which is sold separately.
RS-485 communication from an RS-232 PC port requires an FA-ISOCON or compatible
converter, which is sold separately.
Appendix A: Accessories
1st Ed. Rev. D 05/2013