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)