ABB DriveWindow Light 2 User Manual

DriveWindow Light 2 User's Guide, introduces the function and usage of the software


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Brand
ABB
Category
Industrial Supply
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
45
File format
PDF
File size
646 KB
Published
22 March, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
239A0398100E22CB0AF737933F186BD3

About this manual

DriveWindow Light 2 is a Windows‑based application that provides start‑up, parameter editing, monitoring, and diagnostic functions for ABB low‑voltage AC drives such as the ACS and DCS series. The guide describes how to install the software, connect drives via serial or RS‑485 adapters, and use the various panels for online and offline operation.

The manual is organized into chapters covering an introduction, system requirements, installation steps, drive status display, parameter management, control panel functions, monitoring tools, settings configuration, and a detailed error‑message reference. Each section includes screenshots, tables, and step‑by‑step instructions to help users operate the software efficiently.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Overview
  • Getting Started
  • System Requirements
  • Drive Status
  • Parameters
  • Drive Control Panel
  • Drive Monitoring
  • Settings
  • Error Messages

Specifications

ProcessorPentium 133 MHz
Operating SystemWindows NT 4.0 (SP6), Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Display1024 × 768, 256 colors
System Memory (RAM)64 MB
Hard Disk Space80 MB

Frequently asked questions

What are the minimum system requirements for DriveWindow Light 2?

The software requires at least a Pentium 133 MHz processor, Windows NT 4.0 (SP6) or later, a 1024 × 768 display with 256 colors, 64 MB of RAM, and 80 MB of free hard‑disk space.

How can I back up drive parameters using DriveWindow Light 2?

Use the Backup function to upload parameters from the drive directly to a PC file; the file can later be restored with the Restore operation.

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