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DuRApulse GS4 AC Drive User Manual – 1st Ed, Rev A - 10/20/2017
Chapter 7: GSoft2 – Getting Started
GS4 Drive ConfiGuration Software
GSoft2 is the configuration software for the Automation Direct GS4 family of drives. It is designed
to allow you to connect a personal computer to drives in the GS4 family, and perform a variety of
functions:
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Create new drive configurations
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Upload/download drive configurations
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Edit drive configurations
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Archive/store multiple drive configurations on your PC
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Trend drive operation parameters
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Tune the drive PID loop
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View real time key operating parameters
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Start/Stop drive and switch directions, provided drive is set up for remote operation
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View drive faults
GSoft2 includes an integral help file with software instructions. GSoft2 can be downloaded for free
or purchased on CD from AutomationDirect.com (search for GSoft2).
systeM requireMents
GSoft2 will run on PCs that meet the following requirements:
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Windows OS: 7: 32 & 64 bit, 8: 32 & 64 bit, 8�1: 32 & 64 bit, 10: 64 bit
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Internet Explorer 9�0 or higher (for HTML help support)
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32 Mb of available memory
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10 Mb hard drive space
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Available USB port (for USB-485M USB-to-RS485 converter)