4 Getting Started
4.1 Operating systems
WINDOWS 95(c) / WINDOWS 98 / WINDOWS 2000 / WINDOWS ME / WINDOWS XP / WINDOWS NT
DRIVE.EXE runs under WINDOWS 95(c) / 98 / ME / XP / 2000 or WINDOWS NT 4.0 (service release 3 or
higher). The HTML Help system is not available under WINDOWS 95a and 95b without further updates. In this
case, an update is required for Internet Explorer to Version 4.01 (Service Pack 1) or higher.
DOS, OS2, WINDOWS 3.xx, Unix, Linux
DRIVE.EXE will not run under DOS, OS2, Windows 3.xx, Unix or Linux.
Emergency operation is possible with an ASCII terminal-emulation (no user interface).
Interface-settings: 9600 baud, 8 bit, 1 stop bit, no parity, no handshake
4.2 Software description
The servo amplifiers must be adapted to the conditions in your machine. In most cases you won’t carry out the
parameterization on the amplifier itself, but on a PC, with the aid of the setup software. The PC is connected to
the servo amplifier by a null-modem cable (serial). The setup software establishes the communication between
the PC and the servo amplifier.
With very little effort, you can alter parameters and instantly see the effect on the drive, since there is a
continuous (online) connection to the amplifier. Important process values / actual values are simultaneously
read out from the amplifier and displayed on the monitor of the PC (oscilloscope functions).
Any interface modules (expansion cards) that are built into the servo amplifier will be recognized automatically.
You can store sets of data on a data medium (archiving) and load them again. The data set that is in use at the
moment can be printed out.
We provide you with default sets of motor-specific data for reasonable combinations of servo amplifier + motor.
In most applications you will be able to commission your drive without any problems, just by using these default
values.
4.3 Hardware requirements
The PC interface (X6, RS232) of the servo amplifier is connected to the serial interface of the PC via a
null-modem cable (not a null-modem link cable).
Disconnect and connect the cable only while all the supply voltages are switched off
(amplifier and PC).
The interface in the servo amplifier is electrically isolated by optocouplers, and is at the same potential as the
CANopen interface.
Minimum specification for the PC:
Processor
80486 or higher
Operating system
WINDOWS 95(c) / 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / NT4.x
Graphics card
Windows-compatible, color
Drives
Hard disk (5 MB free space)
CD-ROM drive
Main memory
8MB minimum
Interface
one free serial interface (COM1:, COM2:, COM3: or COM4:)
This interface must not be used by any other software (driver or similar).
12 Setup Software
Getting Started 07/03 BECKHOFF
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