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DCAShell engineering software
First steps
Operating Instructions – Compact Extra-Low Voltage Drives
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DCAShell engineering software
7.1
First steps
7.1.1
Starting the software and establishing communication
INFORMATION
The software is designed for Windows 10 and Windows 7. In the event of any prob-
lems using the software with other versions of Windows, please contact the SEW-
EURODRIVE Service department.
[1]
28540492939
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You have established a connection between the compact extra-low voltage drive
and your PC as described in the chapter "
1. Start the software.
ð
A welcome window appears. If you do not want to see this window the next
time you start the software, uncheck the option "Show welcome window" [1]. Al-
ternatively, you can display or hide the welcome window in the program by se-
lecting "File" > "Settings".
2. Click the desired window that contains the program you want to start. You have
the following options:
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"Diagnostics status"
ð
"Manual mode demo"
ð
"General settings"
ð
"Application parameters"
3. To connect the device to the software, click the green "Connect" button in the
left‑hand column [2].
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You have connected the device.
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