2-2 Introduction
AC30 series Variable Speed Inverter
Initial Steps
Use the manual to help you plan the following:
Operation
Know your operator:
• how is it to be operated, local and/or remote?
• what level of user is going to operate the unit?
• decide on the best menu level for the Graphical Keypad (GKP) where supplied.
Programming: Use of the Parker Drive Quicktool or Parker Drive Developer (pc programming tools)
Know your application:
• Download either the Parker Drive Quicktool (PDQ) or Parker Drive Developer (PDD) from:
http://www.parker.com/eme/ac30
- The PDQ is a simple tool aimed at the initial setup and commissioning of a single AC30 inverter.
- The PDD is a full development tool that allows users to develop their own multi drive configurations.
• Once downloaded, install on your pc.
• Connect your pc to your AC30 inverter via the Ethernet connection.
• Setup and commission your AC30 inverter with the PDQ wizard (refer to ‘Chapter 6: Setup Wizard’), or develop your own
drive configurations with the PDD tool.
• Refer to ‘Appendix C: Parameter Reference’ for more information.
PC Requirements
Minimum system requirements:
• 1GB RAM
• 1GHz Pentium
• 1GB free Hard Disk space
• 1024x768 screen resolution
Operating Systems:
• Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit)
• Windows 8 (32 & 64 bit)
• Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit)