Getting Started 1-1 
DC590+ Series DC Digital Drive 
About this Manual 
This manual is intended for use by the installer, user and programmer of the DC590+ Series DC Digital Drive. It assumes a reasonable level of 
understanding in these three disciplines. 
NOTE   Please read all Safety Information before proceeding with the installation and operation of this unit. 
Enter the “Model No” from the rating label into the "Installation Details" table at the front of this manual. It is important that you pass this manual on 
to any new user of this unit. 
This manual is for the following models from the DC590+ Series DC Digital Drive: 
•  Three phase, regenerative, four quadrant armature controllers:  590+      
•  Three phase non-regenerative, two quadrant armature controllers:  591+ 
•  590+ Door 
How the Manual is Organised 
This Engineering Reference manual is organised into chapters and appendices, indicated by the numbering on the edge of each page. 
The manual is more detailed than the QuickStart manual, and so is of use to the unfamiliar as well as the high-end user. 
Application Block Diagram 
You will find this at the rear of Appendix D: "Programming" . These will become your programming tool as you become more familiar with the 
software. 
Initial Steps 
Use the manual to help you plan the following: 
Installation 
Know your requirements: 
•  certification requirements, CE/UL/c-UL conformance 
•  conformance with local installation requirements 
•  supply and cabling requirements