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ABB DRIVES
Drive Composer
Start-up and maintenance PC tool
User’s manual
Related documents are listed on page 16.
User’s manual
Drive Composer
Start-up and maintenance PC tool
Table of contents
 2023 ABB. All Rights Reserved. 3AUA0000094606 W

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EFFECTIVE: 2023-06-20
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Table of contents
1. Introduction to the manual

Purpose of the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Target audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Terms and abbreviations used in this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Related documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2. Overview of Drive Composer

Drive Composer PC tool overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Supported features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Drive Composer entry Vs pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Drive Composer hardware requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Computer hardware requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Software requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3. Installation and uninstallation of Drive Composer

Determining the current Drive Composer version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Drive Composer update notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Installing Drive Composer with the installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Uninstalling Drive Composer with the installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Activating Drive Composer pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4. Connections
Using Assistant control panel drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting to a drive with an Assistant control panel for the first time . . . . . . . . . . 32
Cable type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting to drive with Assistant control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting to drive with Bluetooth assistant control panel or connectivity panel
(Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Changing the language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Connecting to a drive through an Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Ethernet network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Creating an Ethernet network connection with Drive Composer (pro) . . . . . . . . . 38
Configuring the TCP/IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Creating a secured network connection with OPC server configuration . . . . . . . 44
Prerequisite 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Prerequisite 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Install Client certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Install Server certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Configuring OPC server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Creating HTTPS certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Connecting network drives (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Panel bus network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Creating a panel bus with Drive Composer (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Connecting to the panel bus with Drive Composer (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Sharing connection (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5. Main user interface components

Drive Composer UI overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Title bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Closing the application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Alternate methods to close the application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Saving the workspace with unsaved changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
System menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
System menu commands description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Menu bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using the menu bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
File menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
File menu commands description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Edit menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
View menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
View menu commands description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Tools menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Tools menu commands description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Help menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Help menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Drive control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Drive control panel buttons/items description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Using the drive control panel to start the drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Drives list panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Drives list panel: status indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Working area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Using the working area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
6. Parameter window
Parameter window overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Parameter window command icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Parameter window: view parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Parameters list representation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Navigating parameters and groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Updating parameter values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Hidden parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Alternate formats to view parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Viewing bit names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Pointer parameters overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Inverting a bit pointer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Setting fieldbus data in/out parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Binary parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Search for groups and parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Custom parameter window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Custom parameter window features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Saving custom parameter window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Viewing copied parameter values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Adding parameters to a custom parameter window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Working with offline files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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Types of offline files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Saving parameters to a parameter file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Opening a parameter file (entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Opening an offline file containing parameter values (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Downloading parameter values to a drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Comparing drive data (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
User set functionality (Pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
User set overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
User set system requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Starting the user set function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Creating user set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Active and unsaved user set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Saving user set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Copying user set parameter values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Removing user set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Show/hide user set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
User set parameters limitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
7. Monitor window
Monitor window overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Resizing the monitor window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Adding parameters/signals for monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Monitor window components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Configuration and control settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Monitor controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Active signal area overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Zooming the graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Panning the graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Legend area functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Graph area functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Double cursor tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
8. Workspace handling
Workspace overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Creating a custom parameter set and using it as a default workspace . . . . . . . . . . 114
9. Event logger
Event logger view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Fault data logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
10. Diagnostics
Support package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Creating a support package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Sending a support package to Drive Installed Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Opening a support package (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Drive application programming license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
System info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Datalogger (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Datalogger settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
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Datalogger commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Datalogger content configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Datalogger trigger configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Adding a trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Using the level triggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Using bit mask trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Uploading triggered or stopped Datalogger data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Amplitude logger (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Macro (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Macro commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Macro language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Simple example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Additional macro commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Target . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Target name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
ParWrite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
ParWriteInt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
ParRead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
ParReadInt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
ParReadFromDevice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
ParReadIntFromDevice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Wait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
EndMacro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
GotoMacro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
MessageBox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
11. Control diagrams (pro)

Control diagrams overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Viewing control diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
12. FSO configuration (pro)

Configuring FSO-12 and FSO-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Hardware connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Setting the safety functions with Drive Composer pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Printing the safety functions configuration report (Online) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Printing the safety functions configuration report (Offline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Changing FSO module password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Reading FSO module parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
13. Drive configuration

Loading firmware (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Drive backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Creating a backup of a drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Creating a backup in drive parameter view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Creating a quick parameter backup (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Restoring a drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Restoring a drive backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Restoring a backup in the drive parameter view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Restoring a set of components/parameters settings (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
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14. Other functions

Using Drive Installed Base service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Registering an ABB drive to Drive Installed Base service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Searching a registered ABB drive in Drive Installed Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Setting the Drive Installed Base server location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Creating a service report from Drive Installed Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Create online service report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Creating offline report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Recovery and prevention of FB14 fault in drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
FB14 Recovery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
FB14 Service pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Sending FB14 Service pack event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Sending offline FB14 Service pack event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
FB14 Recovery and Service pack failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Checking the status of Service pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Using the Drive text editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Using the Drive parameter conversion tool (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Using the PSL2 data logger (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Uploading PSL2 data logger files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Using the PSL2 data viewer (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Viewing PSL2 data logger files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
PSL2 Data Viewer instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Adaptive programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Locking user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Lock state in System info page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Lock state in parameter view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Lock state in Backup/Restore page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Lock state in Safety settings page (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Lock state in Drive text editor (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
RADIUS authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
RADIUS authentication overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
RADIUS protocol overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
RADIUS authentication prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Configuring RADIUS authentication and offline credentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Shared secret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Upload offline credentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Activating RADIUS authentication function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Disable RADIUS authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Login with RADIUS authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Drive backup and restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
15. Annexure A: Creating Drive Installed Base service report template

Creating a template for Drive Installed Base service report (Internal use only) . . . 222
Generic wizard step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Common properties of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
ComboBox properties of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
DataGridView properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
DataBindings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
DataSource . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
DataTarget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
DataTarget objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
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DataTarget examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Saving the DC wizard template in StepDesigner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Deploying a template file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Localizing service report templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Example: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
16. Annexure B: Radius authentication

Example: Network configurations via Ethernet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
ABB vendor specific attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Supported user access levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Offline credentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Default credentials: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Further information
Introduction to the manual 11
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Introduction to the manual
Contents of this chapter

This chapter contains information on the applicability, compatibility, target
audience and the purpose of the manual. It also describes the contents of the
manual.
See topics:
Purpose of the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Target audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Terms and abbreviations used in this manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Related documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Purpose of the manual

This manual describes the Drive Composer PC tool and instructs how to use it in the
commissioning and maintenance of ABB drives.
Applicability
This manual applies to the Drive Composer PC tool, version 2.8 available in two
different variants:
• Drive Composer entry, DCET-01
• Drive Composer pro, DCPT-01 (code: 3AUA0000108087).
You can download Drive Composer entry for free by navigating to
www.abb.com/drives and selecting Drive Composer from Software tools menu. Drive
Composer pro includes all features and is available through ABB sales channels.
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Note: In this manual, the features applicable only with Drive Composer pro are
indicated as “(pro)”.
Compatibility
Drive Composer is a software tool for all ABB common architecture drives and
devices. The tool supports following drive families:
ACSxxx ACHxxx ACQxxx Others
ACS180 ACH480 ACQ531 DCS880
ACS380 ACH531 ACQ580 DCT880
ACS480 ACH580 ACQ80 HES880
ACS530
ACS560
ACS580
ACS580MV
ACS860
ACS880
ACS6080
Drive Composer Compatible features

version
Drive Composer entry • Offers basic features common to all compatible drives.
• Connections to the drive with an Assistant control panel is common for
all compatible drives and devices.
Drive Composer pro • Offers a variety of features and software modules. The features and
software modules are based on the drive type.
• Recognizes the connected drive based on type code and firmware
version and then adapts the availability of features accordingly. For
example, if any of the feature is not applicable for the connected drive
type, the Drive Composer UI does not display that particular module to
the user.
• For non-recognized, but compatible drives, the same common basic
features are available than with Drive Composer entry.
• For ACS800 drives: Has limited support (parameter editing and
monitoring) and requires DriveWindow 2.40 installation on the same
PC.
Target audience
The reader is expected to be an automation engineering professional or an
electrician and familiar with drive products and the concepts regarding their
commissioning and operation, including the parameter system of ABB drives. Also a
basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating system is needed.
Terms and abbreviations used in this manual

Term or abbreviation Explanation
Alarm limit of You can set a low or high alarm limit for monitoring. Color(s) of the
monitoring signal(s) change(s) on the monitoring graph area if the limit is reached.
Assistant Provides predefined steps for setting the parameters of the drive. For
example, the basic start-up assistant.
Assistant control panel Control panel with a USB connector enabling a PC tool connection for
common architecture drives. The assistant control panel is a generic
name, for example, ACS-AP-I and ACS-AP-S panels.
Autoscaling Y-axis scaling is set automatically when this button is enabled. User-
defined y-axis limits are then disabled.
Note: Zooming is not possible in the Autoscaling mode.
Backup Backup of the drive. Backup can be created with Drive Composer or with
control panel*. The Drive Composer backup file (.dcparamsbak) includes
all parameters, adaptive program and user sets.
With a backup file from an old drive, you can quickly configure a new drive
or restore configuration after firmware update.
Note: Backup file does not include firmware, IEC program or license.
* Refer to control panels user’s manual.
Basic control panel Control panel with limited basic functionality used with common
architecture drives.
Bit mask of monitoring You can filter bits of the Status word and monitor them individually.
BOL Business Online. A common customer interface with electronic

integration and order entry to all ABB business units.
Common architecture For example, ACS880, DCS880, ACS580, ACH580, ACQ580, ACS560 and
drives ACS480.
CCE Common Connectivity Engine
Compare parameters You can compare parameters between drives or between a drive and a file
to find out differences.
Control diagrams Graphical presentation of the drive reference chain or other function.
Shows online values of a parameter, switch positions and signals.
Parameters can be modified online. Functionality is not available for all
drives.
Copy/Download Visible parameters of a parameter window or custom parameter window

parameters are copied/downloaded to a drive.
Cursor tool Monitor window has a double cursor tool and the positions of cursors can
be freely set in the monitor window. y2—y1 and x2—x1 differences are
calculated.
Custom parameter You can create windows and drag drop (copy) parameters to these
window windows. You can also change parameter values in the window and save
the changes for using in offline mode. The Filename extension for custom
parameters is *.dccustparams.
Data file viewer In the Demo/Offline mode, the monitor window can be used as a data file
viewer when saved monitored data (*.dcmon) or data logger data is
analyzed.
Data logger Signals are buffered inside a drive with a fast sample interval. Can be
triggered and uploaded to the monitor window to be analyzed.
Demo/Offline In Demo mode you can only view the default parameter values and
settings in a pre-configured file. The FSO configuration file can be edited
only in demo mode (for offline configuration).
In Offline mode you can set/view the saved parameter files offline.
Drive Installed Base Drive Installed Base (DIB) is a knowledge base containing information
about drives. Drive Composer is the client application for Drive Installed
Base service which is used to register a drive and to create service
reports.
DriveAP Adaptive Programming of a drive. Functionality of a drive can be modified

by adding some IEC 61131 -based blocks. Adaptive Programming can be
done also with an Assistant control panel.
Note: Adaptive Programming is not available with all drives.
DOFS Drives Online Firmware Storage
EDS Electronic Data Sheet. EDS files are simple text files used by network
configuration tools to identify products and describe the properties of
these products and to commission them on a network.
Event logger Consist of faults, alarms and events. Only faults stop the drive. Latest
faults and all Electronic Data Sheet arms are also seen in the parameter
interface group 4, Warnings and Faults.
FENA-xx Ethernet adapter module for ABB drives.
FPNO-xx PROFINET fieldbus adapter module for ABB drives.
LOC/REM LOC denotes local control of the drive, either with an Assistant control
panel or with Drive Composer PC tool.
REM denotes that drive is remotely controlled by the fieldbus master PLC
or by I/O connections.
Lock/Unlock Parameter can be locked by a drive. You can only view the parameter
parameter values, but cannot modify them.
Macro script User-written sequence of macro statements for reading and writing
parameters/signals. Filename extension for macro scripts is *.p.
Monitoring You can set parameters or signals to the monitor window. Values are
collected with the sampling interval and drawn to a window.
NLS support National Language Support, the user interface (UI) of Drive Composer can
be easily modified by editing language files found in the LANG folder of
the Drive Composer PC tool.
Online/Offline In Online mode PC tool is connected with the drive.

In Offline mode PC tool is not connected with the drive. In Offline mode it
is possible to open parameter files, save monitored data, etc.
OPC server OPC DA server interface for Drive Composer pro that allows other
programs, such as Control Builder Pro (Advanced drive programming), to
communicate with the drive.
Quick parameter Backup of the drive parameters that are viewed, edited or expanded.
backup When the drive parameter backup is slow, user has the option to perform
a quick parameter backup or proceed with regular parameter backup.
RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. RADIUS is an authentication

protocol to manage access to the Internet or internal networks, wireless
networks, and integrated e-mail services.
Refresh the parameter Parameter values are updated when a group is opened. You can set
parameters to the Auto-update mode or refresh the value manually.
Signals are always updated automatically. In the parameter list, signals
are shown in bold text.
Report You can use report templates for energy savings, commissioning and
maintenance. Templates can be modified.
Restore You can restore the drive. You can select the parameters to be restored
during the restore operation. For example, motor identification run
results can be restored or deleted during the restore operation. Can be
used for cloning drives.
Save parameters Visible parameters of a parameter window or custom parameter window

are saved to a file. Filename extension for saved parameters is
*.dcparamsbak.
Note: Some values are not editable in the Offline mode.
Support diagnostics You can collect all data from a drive for troubleshooting purposes by
package clicking a button in Drive Composer or on an Assistant control panel.
TLS Transport Layer Security. Protocol to protect data transfer on an Ethernet

connection.
Workspace Workspace consists of the user interface status, such as parameters

shown in the custom parameter window(s) and their status. You can save
the current workspace status to a file and restore it later. Custom
parameter windows with their contents and the monitor window
contents (signals selected, scalings, colors) are saved to a workspace. You
can set one default workspace. Filename extension for the workspace is
*.dcxml.
Related documents
Drive firmware manuals and guides Code (English)

Appropriate drive firmware manuals
Option manuals and guides

FENA-01/-11/-21 Ethernet adapter module user’s 3AUA0000093568
manual
FSO-12 safety functions module user’s manual 3AXD50000015612
FSO-21 safety functions module user’s manual 3AXD50000015614
FPBA-01 PROFIBUS DP adapter module user’s manual 3AFE68573271
FMBT-21 Modbus/TCP adapter module user’s manual 3AXD50000158607
FEIP-21 EtherNet/IP fieldbus adapter module user’s 3AXD50000158621
manual
FPNO-21 PROFINET fieldbus adapter module user’s 3AXD50000158614
manual
Tool manuals
ACS-AP-I, -S, -W and ACH-AP-H, -W Assistant control 3AUA0000085685
panels user’s manual
Drive Composer start-up and maintenance PC tool 3AUA0000094606
user’s manual
Ethernet tool network for ACS880 drives application 3AUA0000125635
guide
Adaptive programming application guide 3AXD50000028574
Overview of Drive Composer 17
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Overview of Drive Composer

This chapter briefly lists the main features of the Drive Composer software and
instructs how and where it can be run, and how to get help and additional
information.
See topics:
Drive Composer PC tool overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Supported features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Drive Composer entry Vs pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Drive Composer hardware requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Computer hardware requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Software requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Drive Composer PC tool overview

Drive Composer is a 32-bit Windows application for commissioning and maintaining
ABB common architecture drives.
The full version is called Drive Composer pro and the limited version is called Drive
Composer entry. Both versions include a demo mode that allows you to test the user
interface functionality, edit parameter files offline (pro) or open and analyze the
saved or monitored files without connecting to a physical drive. You can edit the
safety configuration file (with sanity check) only in demo mode for offline
configuration.
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Supported features
With Drive Composer, you can:
• control a drive: start, stop, direction, speed/torque/frequency reference
• monitor the operation and status of a drive
• view and adjust drive parameters
• preview and add customized text to parameters
• monitor signals in numerical and graphical (trending) format
• work simultaneously with multiple drives like master and follower drives (pro)
• display control diagrams of a drive for parameter setting and diagnostic
purposes (pro)
• create user-specific workspaces by customizing parameter windows
• configure the optional FSO-12, FSO-21 safety functions module (pro)
• create a secured network connection with OPC server configuration
• handle workspaces
• create and execute macro scripts (pro)
• create and work with user set parameters (pro)
• use Ethernet-based fieldbus adapter modules for PC tool communication (one-
wire solution, Profinet, Ethernet IP) (pro) or a drive-embedded Ethernet port
• use the USB port of an Assistant control panel for an USB connection
• use an OPC-based commissioning and maintenance tool (pro)
• connect to Drive Installed Base service portal and do following tasks: register a
drive, search drive information, create service reports
• recover drive from FB14 fault state
• prevent FB14 fault
• check the status of Service pack installation
• limit access to certain operations of the drive with Radius authentication.
• update FSO module firmware
• update drive firmware
Drive Composer entry Vs pro

The table lists the features supported in the two versions of Drive Composer.
Feature Drive
Composer
entry pro
Parameter window features
Search/Modify/Print parameters Yes Yes
Parameters changed by user (or automatically updated) have an orange Yes Yes
background
Save parameters to a file Yes Yes
Quick drive parameter backup No Yes
Copy/download parameters to a drive Yes Yes
Customize parameter windows Yes Yes
Edit parameters offline No Yes
Compare parameters between parameter lists or drives No Yes
Create and work with User set functionality No Yes
Diagnostics and monitor window features
Collect data for support service using Support package icon Yes Yes
Monitor up to eight signals as a simple monitoring method for basic purposes Yes Yes
Monitor maximum 26 signals for professional analysis of a single drive or No Yes

multidrive
Save the monitored data to the hard drive of a PC Yes Yes
Export monitored data to a PC using tab separated file Yes Yes
View contents of an event logger (faults, warnings) Partly Yes
View contents of System info (drive serial number, modules, versions, SW, etc.) Yes Yes
Restore or clone a drive using Backup/Restore feature Yes Yes
Restore a set of components/parameter settings using Advanced restore feature No Yes
Create a backup of complete multidrive with a single click using the Network No Yes
Backup feature
Use PC to analyze data logged in a drive by a data logger No Yes
Create and execute macro scripts No Yes
Update drive firmware No Yes
Connections
Connect network drives via Ethernet or with a panel bus No Yes
Connect point-to-point USB through a panel port Yes Yes
Creating a secured network connection with OPC server configuration No Yes
Connecting drives via Bluetooth connection Yes No

Feature Drive
Composer
entry pro
Safety features
Configure safety settings to a safety functions module (FSO) No Yes
Update FSO module firmware No Yes
Other features
Use control diagrams of a drive for parameter setting and diagnostic purposes No Yes
User interface is available in different languages Yes Yes
Create and edit Adaptive programs Yes Yes
Support Virtual drive smart components No Yes
Connect to Drive Installed Base service portal to: register a drive, search for drive Yes Yes
information, create service report
Recover drive from FB14 fault state Yes Yes
Recover and prevent FB14 fault without updating drive firmware Yes Yes
Check the status of Service pack installation Yes Yes
Configure RADIUS authentication Yes Yes
Add customized text to parameter with drive text editor Yes Yes
New Drive Composer version notification Yes Yes

System requirements
 Drive Composer hardware requirements
Cable type For...
USB type A (PC) type mini B (panel) connecting Drive Composer entry/pro through the USB
cable port of the control panel to a drive (maximum 3 meters)
Note: ABB recommends to use ferrite
core cables.
Ethernet cable RJ45 connecting through Ethernet adapter module or

embedded Ethernet
 Computer hardware requirements

Hardware Specification
Computer IBM compatible PC
Processor Intel i3 without virtual drive, Intel i5 with virtual drive
Memory 1GB without virtual drive, 8GB with virtual drive
Display 1024 x 600 display resolution with 256 colors
Hard disk At least 4.5 GB free hard disk space
Storage CD drive
Communication port One free USB port or Ethernet port
 Software requirements
Software Specification
Operating system Windows 10 (32- or 64-bit)
Framework .Net framework 4.8 or higher
Adobe Acrobat Reader Not applicable

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3
Installation and uninstallation
of Drive Composer

This chapter describes how to install and uninstall the Drive Composer software.
See topics:
Determining the current Drive Composer version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Drive Composer update notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Installing Drive Composer with the installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Uninstalling Drive Composer with the installer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Activating Drive Composer pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
24 Installation and uninstallation of Drive Composer
Determining the current Drive Composer version

To know the version of the Drive Composer PC tool, go to Help → About the product.
The About the product dialog box displays the Drive Composer version.
Figure 1. About the product dialog box
Drive Composer update notification

If any new version of the Drive Composer is available, a DRIVE COMPOSER UPDATES
ARE AVAILABLE dialog box appears. In the dialog box, you can click HERE and
download the latest package file.
If you click OK, the dialog box appears again the next time you open Drive
Composer. If you select the Don’t remind me again for this version check box and
click OK, the dialog box does not appear again.
Figure 2. Drive Composer update

Installing Drive Composer with the installer

Note:
• ABB recommends to uninstall all previous versions of Drive Composer before you
install a new version. See section Uninstalling Drive Composer with the installer.
• Close all applications before starting the installation.
1. Run the setup.exe file from the folder where you unzipped the Drive Composer
files.
2. Right-click on the setup.exe file and select Run as administrator.
Figure 3. Installing Drive Composer: Run as administrator

3. In the Drive Composer - Setup Wizard, click Next.
Figure 4. Installing Drive Composer: Setup wizard window

4. Choose a destination folder and click Next.
Figure 5. Installing Drive Composer: Destination folder window

5. Click Install to start the installation.
Figure 6. Installing Drive Composer: Install window

If Drive Composer installation is complete, click Finish. Now Drive Composer is ready
for use.
Figure 7. Installing Drive Composer: Installation completed window

On running the application for the first time, it displays a notification seeking
permission to collect the tool’s usage data to sent it to ABB. This is used for
improving the performance and user experience. ABB does not collect any personal
data. This is optional and is not mandatory to accept.
Figure 8. Installing Drive Composer: Data collection usage

You can enable or disable the usage data collection any time from View  Settings.
Figure 9. Installing Drive Composer: Data collection usage acceptance

Uninstalling Drive Composer with the installer

1. Go to Control panel  Programs  Program and features window and select
the installed Drive Composer pro program. Click Uninstall.
Figure 10. Uninstalling Drive Composer

2. Click Yes to uninstall Drive Composer pro application.
Figure 11. Uninstalling Drive Composer: Confirm removal of Drive Composer

Activating Drive Composer pro

Drive Composer pro includes a license key and requires activation. You can run Drive
Composer pro for 30 days in fully functional evaluation mode.
During the first launch, Drive Composer pro prompts to enter the registration code
(license key). Fill in the code and click Activate.
Figure 12. Activate license key

You can also later at any time, enter the registration code or the license key. Go to
Help → Enter license code and fill in the code and click Activate.
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Connections

This chapter describes how to make a Bluetooth connection, USB connection or an
Ethernet connection to an ABB drive with Drive Composer.
See topics:
Using Assistant control panel drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Connecting to a drive with an Assistant control panel for the first time. . . . . . . 32
Cable type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting to drive with Assistant control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting to drive with Bluetooth assistant control panel or connectivity panel (Entry) . . . . 35
Changing the language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Connecting to a drive through an Ethernet network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Ethernet network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Creating an Ethernet network connection with Drive Composer (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Creating a secured network connection with OPC server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Connecting network drives (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Panel bus network connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Creating a panel bus with Drive Composer (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Connecting to the panel bus with Drive Composer (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Sharing connection (pro). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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Using Assistant control panel drivers

You can connect an ABB drive to an Assistant control panel (ACS-AP-x) through USB
by installing the required USB device drivers or through Bluetooth. Drive Composer
installer installs the required drivers automatically, so no user actions are needed.
If the installer failed to install the drivers automatically, you can manually install the
USB drivers by downloading the tool from software tools website:
http://new.abb.com/drives/software-tools/drive-composer
Follow the instructions provided with the drive package.
Connecting to a drive with an Assistant control panel for

the first time
 Cable type
To establish a connection between Drive Composer and drive,
• connect a USB type A (PC) type mini B (panel) cable to the USB port of the
computer and the USB port of the Assistant control panel (ACS-AP-x panel).
• use a USB cable of maximum length three meters.
• use separate USB/485 adapter if the drive is used without an Assistant control
panel or with a Basic control panel.
 Connecting to drive with Assistant control panel

1. Connect your PC to the Assistant control panel with a USB cable.
Assistant USB cable PC with Drive

ABB drive control Composer
panel
Figure 13. USB connection between Assistant control panel and PC

The following text appears on the Assistant control panel screen: “USB
connected”.
Note: The Assistant control panel cannot be used when it is connected to a PC.
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2. For the entry version double-click Drive Composer entry.exe file and launch Drive
Composer. Click USB connection and from the COM port drop-down, select the
COM port.
Figure 14. Connecting to a drive: USB connection

3. For the pro version double-click Drive Composer pro.exe file and launch Drive
Composer. Click Connect if you want to connect to the drive or click
Offline/Virtual Drives if you want to choose the Offline mode.
Figure 15. Drive Composer startup window

4. Connecting to a drive: Connect or Offline/Virtual Drives button
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You can also select the dedicated connections to the drive:

Connections Description
DDCS enabled Connects to the drive through DDCS (fiber optic) communication. This
(ACS800 only) option is applicable only with ACS800 drive type.
USB/COM enabled Connects to the drive through USB connection. Use this option only when
you want to connect to the drive through serial connection, example, USB
cable to the ACS-AP-x panel.
Ethernet enabled Connects to the drive through Ethernet network.
Offline/Virtual Drives Connects to the Offline/Virtual Drives smart component. This option is
enabled applicable only when Virtual drive is installed in the PC.
Comm settings Opens a dialog where you can configure the connections in more detail.
Note:
• The status LED starts flickering in the Assistant control panel to indicate
data transfer between drive and PC. The LED keeps blinking as long as there
is a PC tool connected to the drive. The welcome dialog box is shown on the
screen indicating that the application is initialized.
• First time connection, parameter texts are loaded from the drive and this
may take a few minutes depending on the drive type.
If Drive Composer is connected online with the drive, the drive parameters are
loaded and following window displays.
Figure 16. Connecting to a drive: Parameters loaded

If you have a single drive and a point-to-point connection, refer to chapter Parameter
window.
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If Drive Composer failed to connect online with the drive, the Drive not found
message appears. Make sure that all the instructions displayed in this window are
satisfied.
Figure 17. Drive not connected

5. Go to View  Settings to check your COM settings and click View  Refresh
(Ctrl+R) to reconnect Drive Composer to the drive.
 Connecting to drive with Bluetooth assistant control panel or

connectivity panel (Entry)
To establish a connection between Drive Composer and drive using Bluetooth
connection,
1. Double-click Drive Composer entry/pro.exe and launch Drive Composer.
2. Click Bluetooth connection and from the Available Bluetooth devices, select the
drive.
Figure 18. Select drive

3. Enter the Bluetooth pairing code. For information on pairing Bluetooth of your
computer with the drive, click . To reload the drives, click .
4. Click Connect to connect to the drive. Click Demo or Offline if you want to
choose the demo or offline mode.
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5. To disconnect any connected drive, navigate to the Drive list and click
Disconnect.
Figure 19. Disconnect drive

Notes:
• The status LED starts flickering in the Assistant control panel to indicate
data transfer between drive and PC. The LED keeps blinking as long as there
is a PC tool connected to the drive. The welcome dialog box is shown on the
screen indicating that the application is initialized.
• First time connection, parameter texts are loaded from the drive and this
may take a few minutes depending on the drive type.
Changing the language settings

To change the language settings of the Drive Composer UI,
1. Go to View  Settings.
Figure 20. Language settings

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2. In the Settings window, choose the required language for the Drive Composer
UI.
Figure 21. Language settings

• Drive Composer default language–selects the default language of the menu or
button text in Drive Composer.
• Drive default language–selects the default language for parameters.
By changing language settings you can always use the same language when you
connect Drive Composer to the drive.
3. After changing the language settings, click View  Refresh (Ctrl + R) or restart
the Drive Composer application.
Note: Some elements might require application restart to update the selected
language.
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Connecting to a drive through an Ethernet network

 Ethernet network connection
Some ABB drives have control boards with an embedded Ethernet port and some
drives in which the Ethernet connection is made with the following adapter modules:
• FENA-11/-21 Ethernet adapter module
• FMBT-21 Modbus/TCP adapter module
• FEIP-21 EtherNet/IP fieldbus adapter module
• FPNO-21 PROFINET fieldbus adapter module
For the installation of the adapter modules, see the related user’s manual in the
Related documents (page 16).
Note: Configure the PC/Ethernet Switch firewall to allow a connection for Drive
Composer pro (port http 80 and UDP), otherwise disable firewall.
See examples of creating an Ethernet network connection using FENA (page 38) or
FPNO adapter modules (page 44).
 Creating an Ethernet network connection with Drive Composer

(pro)
1. Connect the FENA module to the drive.
2. Create a point-to-point connection from Assistant control panel or Drive
Composer to each drive.
3. If you will use only one adapter module with the drive, enable FENA by setting
parameter 50.01 FBA A enable to Enable and parameter 50.21 FBA A Timelevel sel
to Fast (or Monitoring for Tool network only).
4. If you will use two fieldbus adapters with the drive and FENA is installed as FBA
B, enable FENA by setting parameters 50.31 FBA B enable to Enable and 50.51
FBA B Timelevel sel to Fast (or Monitoring for Tool network only).
5. Set a static IP address for each drive. See FENA-01/-11/-21 Ethernet adapter
module user’s manual (3AUA0000093568 [English]).
Figure 22. Ethernet connection: IP settings of the drive with Drive Composer
6. Refresh the settings with parameter 51.27 FBA par refresh.
Note: Refreshing the Node setting will lose the communication to the drive. To re-
establish the connection with the drive, select View  Refresh.
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7. Name each drive to facilitate the recognition of drives when creating an Ethernet
network connection.
In the System info tab, type the Drive name and click Set.
Figure 23. Ethernet connection: Naming a drive with Drive Composer

Note: The drive name changes only after you refreshed the view. The previous names
in other existing workspaces are not affected.
If you use Assistant control panel, name the drive from the Setting menu of the
panel.
8. Configure the TCP/IP address of your PC. In this example the TCP/IP address is
192.168.0.1. For more information on configuring the TCP/IP address, see
section Configuring the TCP/IP address on page 40.
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Configuring the TCP/IP address

1. Go to Control Panel and click network and Sharing Center.
Figure 24. Configuring TCP/IP address: Control Panel

2. Click Change adapter settings on the left pane. A Network connections window
displays.
Figure 25. Configuring TCP/IP address: Adapter settings

3. Double-click Local Area Connection.
Figure 26. Configuring TCP/IP address: Local Area Connection

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4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
Figure 27. Configuring TCP/IP address: Local Area Connection Properties

5. Select Use the following IP address, type the IP address and subnet mask and
click OK.
Figure 28. Configuring TCP/IP address: Use IP address

6. Connect the RJ45 cable between the FENA module and PC. Alternatively, connect
all drives and PC to the same Ethernet switch.
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7. Open command prompt (cmd.exe) and ping all the drives that you have
configured.
Figure 29. Configuring TCP/IP address: Ping drives

Note: Open http port 80 of the firewall in your computer to enable Drive Composer
pro to communicate with drives.
8. Open Drive Composer pro. In the Welcome window, make sure Ethernet enabled
is checked and click on Comm settings button.
Figure 30. Configuring TCP/IP address: Ethernet enabled

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9. In the Drive Ethernet Configuration Tool window, click Scan Scan Network.
Make sure Auto configuration mode is checked.
Figure 31. Configuring TCP/IP address: Communication settings

Drive Composer scans all the COM ports and Ethernet ports to find drives.
If problems arise, see Ethernet tool network for ACS880 drives application guide
(3AUA0000125635 [English]).
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 Creating a secured network connection with OPC server

configuration
The FPNO-21 fieldbus adapter module supports HTTPS (secured network) for PC tool
communication. See FPNO-21 PROFINET fieldbus adapter module user’s manual
(3AXD50000158614 [English]). The module and OPC server configuration in the Drive
Composer configuration tool allows a secured connection between the drive and
Drive Composer. To create a secured network connection, make sure that following
pre-requisites are available.
Prerequisite 1
Windows TLS 1.2 is needed for communication between drive and Drive Composer
through the FPNO module. If not available, Drive Composer prompts to update TLS
or set TLS 1.2 as default.
Prerequisite 2
Client and Server certificates are needed for Cybersecurity requirement. Client
certificate is a self-signed certificate used by PC tool and Server certificate is used
by the FPNO module. See sections, Install Client certificate and Install Server
certificate.
See also instructions for Creating HTTPS certificates.
Install Client certificate

To install Client certificate follow the below steps:
1. In your local PC, go to Manage computer certificates  Personal  Certificates
and import the certificate to this folder.
2. Right-click on the Client certificate  All Tasks  Manage private keys.
Figure 32. Managing Private Keys

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3. Click Add and type Authenticated users. Domain can be hostname or current
network domain. Then allow full control rights and click Apply.
Figure 33. Security options window to add user with access

4. Allow full control rights and click Apply.
Figure 34. Click apply to provide access to authenticated user

Client certificate is installed and available for authenticated users.
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Install Server certificate

To install Server certificate, follow the below steps:
1. Ping the module with the IP address. When prompted, enter the user name and
password (last 6-digits in macID of the module).
Figure 35. Sign in authorization window

2. In the FPNO configuration window, under Drive Composer certificate settings,
upload the certificate and click Submit all.
Figure 36. Drive Composer certificate settings

The selected certificates are installed. Proceed with Configuring OPC server
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Configuring OPC server

If Prerequisite 1 and Prerequisite 2 are available, configure the OPC server.
1. Open Drive Composer pro. In the Welcome window, make sure Ethernet enabled
is selected and click on Comm settings button.
Figure 37. Configuring TCP/IP address: Ethernet enabled

2. In the Drive Ethernet Configuration Tool window, click Scan Scan Network.
Make sure Auto configuration mode is selected.
Figure 38. Configuring OPC server

Drive Composer scans all the COM ports and Ethernet ports to find drives.
For more information, see Ethernet tool network for ACS880 drives application
guide (3AUA0000125635 [English]).
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3. Click OPC Server config tab.

4. In Certificate settings, check the option Customized certificate and select a
certificate. Click Save.
Figure 39. Customized certificate settings

5. You will be prompted to restart the drive. Click OK to proceed. If certificate is
validated, the drive successfully connects through HTTPS mode and indicates
“ Secure connection with custom certificate”.
Figure 40. Secure connection with custom certificate

Note: There are other instances of network connectivity between drive and Drive
Composer:
• If drive connects through HTTP mode, it indicates as “ Not secure
connection”.
• If drive connects through HTTPS mode without a client certificate, it
indicates as
“ Encrypted communication without client certificate” and displays the
following error message:
Figure 41. Error: Unsecure Communication Detected

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This notification setting can be changed from View Settings. Select the option
Show notification if... in HTTPS connection and click Save.
Figure 42. Notification settings

For more information on OPC foundation, see the OPC website.
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Creating HTTPS certificates

The instructions below is an example to create a matching pair of certificates, to
make Common Connectivity Engine (CCE) work with HTTPS client authentication.
The certificates are created using openssl installed from an unofficial installer Win64
OpenSSL v1.1.1k Light from slproweb.com.
To create HTTPS certificates, perform the below steps:
1. Install openssl.
2. Create a folder for the files created during the steps.
3. Open command prompt (cmd) in the folder and run the following commands.
Note: Make sure that the openssl found via the PATH environment variable is the
one you installed. You may have other old openssl executables that come as part
of other software installations. Edit the path accordingly, or replace openssl with
C:\Program Files\OpenSSL-Win64\bin\openssl.exe in beginning of each
command to run the correct openssl.exe.
Command Result
openssl genrsa -out TestCCE01_RootKey.key 2048 Creates 2048 bit root
certificate RSA key.
openssl req -x509 -new -days 3650 -key Creates root certificate.
TestCCE01_RootKey.key -out TestCCE01_RootCert.crt -subj
"/O=ABB/OU=Testing/CN=TestCCE01_RootCA_2048"
openssl genrsa -out TestCCE01_ClientKey.key 2048 Creates 2048 bit client key.
openssl req -new -key TestCCE01_ClientKey.key -out Creates client certificate.
TestCCE01_ClientCert.csr -subj
"/O=ABB/OU=Testing/CN=TestCCE01_RootCA_2048"
openssl x509 -req -days 1000 -in TestCCE01_ClientCert.csr Signs client certificate.
-CA TestCCE01_RootCert.crt -CAkey TestCCE01_RootKey.key -
CAcreateserial -out TestCCE01_ClientCert.crt
openssl pkcs12 -export -in TestCCE01_ClientCert.crt -inkey Creates a PKCS#12 key
TestCCE01_ClientKey.key -out TestCCE01_ClientCert.p12 - store file for certificate
name "clientPrivateKey" installation.
Note: This command prompts to choose a password, required later for
certificate installation.
4. After the commands are run, make sure that the following files are available.
Figure 43. Compulsory files to create HTTPS certificate

5. Install the following certificate files:
• File to upload to FPNO (Drive): TestCCE01_RootCert.crt
• File to install on Local Computer store: TestCCE01_ClientCert.p12
Note: Double click to install the required password.
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Connecting network drives (pro)

 Panel bus network connection
You can connect all ABB drives with an ACS-AP-x panel using a daisy-chain
connection through the control panel ports as a network either for a PC tool or a
panel bus connection.
Note: Some ABB drives control boards (for example, ZCU-13) do not have any daisy-
chain connectors. For those drives, a panel bus connection can be created with FDPI-
02 option modules. See FDPI-02 diagnostics and panel interface user’s manual
(3AUA0000113618 [English]) for more information.
Figure 44. Connecting network drives: Creating a panel bus
 Creating a panel bus with Drive Composer (pro)

1. Create a point-to-point connection from the Assistant control panel or Drive
Composer to each drive.
2. Set an independent node ID for each drive (with parameter 49.01 Node ID
number).
The node ID must be between 1…32.
3. Refresh the settings (with parameter 49.06 Refresh settings).
Note: Refreshing the Node setting will lose the communication to the drive. To
re-establish the connection with the drive, select View  Refresh.
4. With parameter 49.05 Communication loss action, define how the drive reacts to
a control panel (or PC tool) communication break by selecting No action.
Figure 45. Creating a panel bus: Panel port settings

5. Give a name for each drive to facilitate the recognition of drives when creating a
panel bus connection.
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In the System info tab, type the Drive name and click Set.
Figure 46. Creating a panel bus: Naming a drive

Note: The drive name changes only after you refreshed the view. The previous
names in other existing workspaces are not affected.
If you used Assistant control panel, name the drives through the Setting menu of
the panel.
6. Remove all panels connected to drives.
7. For connecting the drives in a daisy-chain, connect a standard RJ45 (straight
CAT5) cable on the left-hand side connector of the Assistant control panel in the
first drive (the left-hand side drive in figure Connecting network drives: Creating
a panel bus on page 51).
Note: Heavy-industry type RJ45 male connectors do not fit into the drive side
female RJ45 slot
8. Connect a standard RJ45 (straight CAT5) cable from the right-hand side
connector of the Assistant control panel in the first drive to the left-hand side
connector of the Assistant control panel in the second drive.
9. Continue chaining the rest of the drives as described above.
10. If there is a long distance between the first and last drive in a panel bus, set the
resistor to the ON position in the last node.
 Connecting to the panel bus with Drive Composer (pro)

1. Connect a USB cable between the Assistant control panel and your PC.
2. Double-click Drive Composer pro.exe to launch Drive Composer.
The status LED starts flickering on the Assistant control panel.
3. Drive Composer starts scanning all selected networks and loads the connected
drives.
4. Make sure you see all drives in the Drives list.
Notes:
• If you see a missing drive, close the PC tool and try again. If you still do not
see all drives, check Group 49 Panel port communication for the settings of
the missing drives.
• Drive Composer does not automatically open any parameter window or
other object.
5. Select and click a drive from the Drive list.
Connections 53
Sharing connection (pro)

1. Go to View → Settings.
2. In the Settings screen, select the option Share connection with Automation
Builder to enable simultaneous connection to the same drive from both
applications.
Figure 47. Connection sharing: Settings

3. Click Save to save the new settings.
4. You may be prompted to restart Drive Composer. Click OK, to restart.
54 Connections
Main user interface components 55
5
Main user interface components

This chapter describes the user interface (UI) components and how to use them.
See topics:
Drive Composer UI overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Title bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Closing the application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Alternate methods to close the application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Saving the workspace with unsaved changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
System menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Menu bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using the menu bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
File menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Edit menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
View menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Tools menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Help menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Drive control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Drive control panel buttons/items description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Using the drive control panel to start the drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Drives list panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Drives list panel: status indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Working area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Using the working area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
56 Main user interface components
Drive Composer UI overview

The Drive Composer user interface consists of the following parts.
1
2 3
5
Figure 48. Overview of the user interface

1 Title bar
2 Menu bar
3 Drive control panel
4 Drives list panel (see also Drives list panel: status indication)
5 Status panel (including the output view of the selected drive).
6 Working area for parameter windows, event logger, control diagrams, assistants etc.
Title bar
The title bar is located at the top of the main window. It consists of the following
parts:
1 6
5
2 4
1 System menu icon. See description in System menu.
2 Application name and version number (Drive Composer entry/pro)
3 Name of the workspace (if there is an active workspace)
4 Minimize button–has the same function as Minimize in the System menu. With this button, you
can reduce the main window to the task bar or a sub-window to the bottom of the window area.
5 Maximize/Restore Down button (the name depends on the status of the maximized window)–
has the same function as Maximize or Restore in the System menu.
• With the Maximize button, you can enlarge the window to fill the available space.
• With the Restore Down button or the Restore (from system menu), you can restore the
window to the size and position it had before it was maximized.
Note:
• You can also maximize or restore the window by double-clicking the title bar.
• You can move a window by dragging the title bar or you can move a dialog box by dragging its
title bar. But you cannot move a window by dragging the title bar if you have maximized or
minimized a window.
6 Close button–has the same function as Close in the System menu. With this button, you can end
the Drive Composer session. See also description of Closing the application.
 Closing the application

When you close the application, system prompts to confirm. Click Ok to close the
application. Before closing, Drive Composer may:
• warn you about releasing control of the drive if the drive is controlled locally by
Drive Composer
• prompt you to save the workspace with unsaved changes. See Saving the
workspace with unsaved changes.
• remind you to save your monitor data
• remind you of unfinished printing.
Note: If you disconnect the cable from the drive before closing Drive Composer there
might be a long delay in operation.
 Alternate methods to close the application

You can also close Drive Composer by
• double-clicking the System menu icon
• selecting Close in the System menu
• selecting Exit in the File menu
• pressing the shortcut key Alt+F4.
 Saving the workspace with unsaved changes

You can close Drive Composer without saving the changes to workspace.
1. Go to View  Settings.
2. In the Settings window, check the option Save workspace on exit.
Figure 49. Save workspace on exit function

The function that prompts to save the workspace with unsaved changes is disabled.
 System menu
You can open the System menu by
• left- or right-clicking the System menu icon

• pressing the shortcut key Alt+space bar
• right-clicking within the non-button area of the title bar.
The System menu contains the following commands:
Figure 50. System menu

System menu commands description
Command Description
Restore Restores the window to its size and position which it had before it was maximized.
This command is the same function as Maximize/Restore Down button in the title bar
when the window is maximized.
Move Allows moving the window with arrow keys. To stop moving the window, press
ENTER. To cancel the move, press ESC.
This function can also be performed by dragging the title bar.
Size Allows resizing the window with arrow keys. To stop resizing the window, press
ENTER. To cancel resizing, press ESC.
This function can also be performed by dragging any of the sides or corners of the
window.
Minimize Reduces the window to the task bar or to the bottom of the window area.
This command is the same function as the Minimize button in the title bar.
Maximize Enlarges the window to fill the available space.

This command is the same function as the Maximize button in the title bar when the
window has not been maximized.
Close Ends the Drive Composer session.

This command is the same function as the Close button in the title bar.
Menu bar
The menu bar is located below the title bar. It contains the following drop-down
main menus:
• File
• Edit
• View
• Tools
• Help.
 Using the menu bar

• Click on a menu name to execute a command
• Use arrow keys to navigate between the menus
• Press ENTER to execute a highlighted command
• Press ESC, to close a menu
• Use also shortcut keys to execute the commands.
 File menu
The File menu is always located in the menu bar. See description in File menu
commands description.
Figure 51. File menu → New
Figure 52. File menu → Open

File menu commands description

Command Sub-command Description Keyboard
shortcut
New.. Custom Creates a new parameter set window. You can Ctrl+N
parameter set also set this window as the default.
Open.. Open the latest Opens the latest saved workspace. Ctrl+L
saved workspace
Open Workspace Opens a new window where you can select the Ctrl+O
saved workspace to be opened.
Custom Opens a new window where you can open the Alt+W
parameter file saved custom parameter file.
Monitor file Opens a window to open the parameter file for Ctrl+M
monitoring.
Parameter file Opens a new window where you can select the Alt+P
saved parameter file to be opened.
Open support Opens a new window where you can select the -
package saved support package file to be opened.
Save - Saves the active workspace of a file. Ctrl+S

workspace
Save - Saves the active workspace to default Ctrl+D

workspace as workspace. The default workspace opens
default automatically when Drive Composer is opened.
Exit - Ends the Drive Composer session. Alt+F4
Print - Prints the parameter screen. Ctrl+P
Print real-time - Prints the monitor screen. -

monitor view
(pro)
 Edit menu
The Edit menu is always located in the menu bar.
Figure 53. Edit menu

The menu contains the language commands with which you can select the language
for the Drive Composer user interface.
Note: Restart the Drive Composer to see the language changes.
 View menu
The View menu is always located in the menu bar.
Figure 54. View menu

View menu commands description

Command Description Keyboard
shortcut
Normal text font Selects normal font size. Ctrl+F7

size Note: The change in the font size does not affect the size of the
monitor window font.
Large text font size Selects larger font size. Ctrl+F8
The largest text Selects the largest font size. Ctrl+F9

font size You can also change the font sizes using the following A-letter
icons.
Tabs Changes working area to be viewed as tabs. Alt+T

Note: The monitor window cannot be tabbed.
Floating windows Changes working area to a separate window. Alt+F

Note: The monitor window cannot be a floating window.
Tile horizontally Changes floating windows to be tiled horizontally. Alt+H
Tile vertically Changes floating windows to be tiled vertically. Alt+V
Cascade Changes floating windows to cascade. You can resize and Alt+C
freely locate the cascaded windows in the working area.
Settings Defines language and connection configuration. -

Enables to
• save workspace settings
• disable local control
• share connection to the same drive
Allows to
• select temporary file location
• set the appropriate Drive Installed Base server location.
Disconnect Disconnects Drive Composer from the drive. Ctrl+Q
Refresh Creates a new connection between Drive Composer and the Ctrl+R
drive, which means, uploading parameter information from a
single drive and creating a new connection with multidrives.
 Tools menu
The Tools menu is located in the menu bar. The commands of the Tools menu may
vary between different software versions and drives.
Figure 55. Tools menu

Tools menu commands description
shortcut
Safety Configuration Prints safety functions configuration report if FSO module is -

Report (pro) installed.
Backup network (pro) Creates backup of all connected drives in a PC tool network. -
Compare drive data Compares parameters of two drives or a parameter file and a -
(pro) drive or two parameter files.
PSL2 data logger Uploads PSL2 data logger files from the drive flash memory -
(pro) to PC local hard drive. This option is applicable only in BCU-x2
control unit. See Using the PSL2 data logger (pro) on
page 206.
PSL2 Data Viewer Opens and views contents of the uploaded PSL2 data logger -
(pro) files in the PC local hard drive. See Using the PSL2 data
viewer (pro) on page 208.
Drive Text Editor (pro) Allows reading texts from the drive to make changes and to -
update texts to the drive. See Using the Drive text editor on
page 200.
Drive Parameter Converts parameters. See Using the Drive parameter Ctrl+Alt+P
Conversion Tool (pro) conversion tool (pro) on page 203.
EDS Export (pro) Creates EDS files of a connected drive. Ctrl+I
Application symbols Shows symbols exported from Control Builder Plus Alt+A
(pro) application to the drive. The application list will remain
empty if drive does not have Control Builder Plus.
Macro (pro) Sets parameter values to multiple networked drives when Alt+M
custom window functionality is not sufficient. See Macro
(pro) (page 132) and Macro commands (page 133).

shortcut
Register drive Registers an ABB drive in the Drive Installed Base service -
(DIB) portal. See Registering an ABB drive to Drive Installed
Base service (page 178).
Virtual drive launcher Launches the Offline/Virtual Drive Launcher window. You Ctrl+L
have to select the Offline/Virtual Drives button on the drive
composer start screen to enable this option.
Search drive from Retrieves information of a registered ABB drive in Drive -

Drive Installed Base Installed Base. You will need access permissions to Drive
Installed Base portal. See Searching a registered ABB drive in
Drive Installed Base (page 183).
Create service report Creates service report of a registered ABB drive in Drive -
Installed Base. You will need access permissions to Drive
Installed Base portal. See Creating a service report from
Drive Installed Base (page 186).
Drive firmware loader Downloads firmware to the drive. See Drive configuration on -
page 161.
 Help menu
The Help menu is always located in the menu bar.
Figure 56. Help menu

Help menu commands
shortcut
Content Opens Drive Composer user manual as a PDF file. F1
Firmware manual Opens firmware manual of the connected drive type in a F3

separate window as a PDF file. If you selected a parameter
or some other significant item when you clicked this
command or pressed F3 key, the appropriate chapter in
the firmware manual is displayed.
You can also read the firmware manual of the connected
drive by clicking on the i button.
Make support package Creates a single file that can be sent to the local ABB -
support contact if you need any support.
Enter licence code (pro) Registers the Drive Composer license code, during the -
first-time launch of the software. See steps for Activating
Drive Composer pro on page 30.
Check for updates Checks for newer version of the software. -
About the product Displays Drive Composer software version and copyright -
text.
Drive control panel

The drive control panel is located below the menu bar. It has buttons for controlling
a connected drive. It also shows the status of the drive.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Figure 57. Drive control panel buttons/items
 Drive control panel buttons/items description

Item Button Description
no. name
1 - Motor icon (clockwise open circle arrow) for drive status indication. For
description, see Drives list panel: status indication (page 69)
2 - The name of the connected drive and “{1}{1}” represent the channel number
and node number of the connected drive, respectively.
3 Control Allows controlling the selected drive through Drive Composer or allows
releasing control of the drive.
4 Reset fault Sends a reset command to the drive. If the fault is not active, the drive clears
it.
5 Start Starts the currently controlled drive. A motor connected to the drive starts
rotating according to the set reference value.
6 Stop Stops rotation of the motor connected to the currently controlled drive.
7 Coast stop Coasts the currently controlled drive to stop.
8 Reference Allows entering a new reference value. The Reference field will show the
current reference value used in the drive.
When you click the Reference field, a tooltip shows the minimum and
maximum limits for the reference and current/actual reference value.
For reverse direction, set the value manually with negative (-) sign.
9 Active Displays the active reference value.

reference
10 Set Enforces the value in the reference value field to the currently controlled
drive. You can also perform the same command by pressing ENTER.
11 Step Activates step cycle with the reference value.
Allows modifying Step type, Step value and Step duration with
reference value. The available configuration is dependent on the
connected drive.
 Using the drive control panel to start the drive

1. Set the drive parameter values necessary to start the drive. See firmware manual
of the drive.
2. Click Control button.
The control box indicator changes to LOC.
3. Enter a reference value and press ENTER or click the Set button.
4. Click Start.
The drive starts. The indicator box arrow changes to green.
Note: Limit settings in parameter group 30 affect the reference limits.
Drives list panel

The drive list panel shows all connected drives and open files. The drives status is
indicated with a motor icon (clockwise open circle arrow). For description of status,
see Drives list panel: status indication.
Figure 58. Drive list panel: Connected drives and context menu items
When you click on a connected drive type, a pop-up window/context menu appears
with different drive view types.
Drive view Description
Parameters See Parameter window.
Amplitude logger See Amplitude logger (pro).
Datalogger See Datalogger (pro).
Adaptive Programming See Adaptive programming.
Diagrams See Control diagrams (pro).
System info See System info.
Event logger See Event logger.
Backup/restore See Using Drive Installed Base service and Restoring a drive.
Register drive See Registering an ABB drive to Drive Installed Base service.
Search drive from Drive See Searching a registered ABB drive in Drive Installed Base.
Installed Base
Create service report See Creating a service report from Drive Installed Base.
You can open those views either as new tabs or floating windows. If an active
window is associated with a drive or a file, the corresponding tree item is
highlighted in the drive list.
 Drives list panel: status indication

Status Description
Stopped drive A Grey circle arrow indicates a stopped drive.

Status Description
Running drive A green circle arrow indicates a running drive.
Faulty drive A red circle with a white cross (x) indicates a faulty drive.
Alarm An orange background means that a drive has an alarm.
Broken connection A red broken line (—/ /—) means that the connection to a drive
has broken.
RADIUS authentication enabled A lock symbol next to the Drive name means drive is enabled
with RADIUS authentication and you must login for specific
operations of the drive.
Working area
The working area shows the following views:
• Parameter windows
• Custom parameter windows
• Event logger
• System info
• Control diagrams
• Assistants, and so on.
 Using the working area

In the working area, you can
• use either tabs or floating windows
• adjust the size of the working area by dragging the white separating line
up/down
• adjust the size of the drive list to the left/right
• resize the windows that are not maximized by dragging any corner
• scroll the content using scroll bars on the side or bottom of a window.
The user interface is tabbed by default. You can change the order of tabs by
dragging them. You can open tabs for a single drive or for multiple drives.
Figure 59. Working area: Tabbed user interface

You can set the working area to a floating window. For example, parameter window,
event logger, system info, etc. can be shown as floating windows. You can also tile
the floating windows vertically or horizontally, or cascade using the View menu
commands.
Figure 60. Working area: Floating windows

Parameter window 73
6
Parameter window

This chapter describes the parameter and custom parameter windows.
See topics:
Parameter window overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Parameter window command icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Parameter window: view parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Parameters list representation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Navigating parameters and groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Updating parameter values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Hidden parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Alternate formats to view parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Viewing bit names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Pointer parameters overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Inverting a bit pointer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Setting fieldbus data in/out parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Binary parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Search for groups and parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Custom parameter window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Custom parameter window features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Saving custom parameter window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Viewing copied parameter values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Adding parameters to a custom parameter window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Working with offline files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Types of offline files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Saving parameters to a parameter file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Opening a parameter file (entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Opening an offline file containing parameter values (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Downloading parameter values to a drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
74 Parameter window
Comparing drive data (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

User set functionality (Pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
User set overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
User set system requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Starting the user set function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Creating user set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Active and unsaved user set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Saving user set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Copying user set parameter values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Removing user set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Show/hide user set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
User set parameters limitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Parameter window overview
The parameter window view displays parameter groups, parameters and their values
for the associated drive or a file. The working area can show several parameter
windows. The headline of each parameter window shows which drive it belongs to.
• With Drive Composer entry, the parameter window opens only when the drive is
connected.
• With Drive Composer pro, the parameter window opens by clicking on the
selected drive in the drive list panel and selecting Parameters.
Figure 61. Parameter window: Open drive parameters

Parameter window 75
 Parameter window command icons

Icon Description
Expands/collapses parameter groups. When parameter groups are

expanded, all parameter values are read once from the drive.
Saves parameters to a file. Saves visible parameters to a file. File

extension is dcparams(bak).
Enables User set function and allows to add, remove, copy and save
User set parameters.
Enables you to search parameter lists with a keyword. Search is

activated/deactivated by clicking the Filter check box. When the
Filter check box is unchecked all parameters are seen.
Note: If parameter groups have not been expanded, the first search
takes about 30…60 seconds.
Allows you to select/deselect columns to be seen in a parameter

window.
Parameters are updated only when a group is opened. With the

Enable updating function it is possible to set all open and visible
groups to be updated automatically. Parameters that have been set
to be updated automatically have a yellow background.
Allows you to download parameters from a file to a drive. With a

custom parameter window allows downloading offline values to a
drive.
Enables you to change the window target, which is useful if you have
Drive Composer pro and you have to check certain parameters of
another drive. Included only in custom parameter windows.
Provides you with a list of all user-changed parameters if you click the
check box. These parameters have an orange background.
Allows you to add or remove one parameter or signal or several

parameters or signals to/from a custom parameter window.
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 Parameter window: view parameters
Figure 62. Parameter window: Selected drive parameters
 Parameters list representation

The parameter window contains different types of parameters. Some of these types
are identified by colors or bold fonts as shown in the table below:
Illustration Explanation
20.3 Ext1 In1 source D1 Normal parameters
1.1 Motor speed used 0.00 rpm Signals (bold)
Bit names of a parameter can be seen by

10.21 RO status double-clicking on the parameter. New window
opens.
11.6 DIO1 output source P.10.1.1 Parameter value is set from another parameter,
for example, parameter group 10, index 1, bit 1.
11.6 DIO1 output source P.10.1.1 - Parameter value is an inverted bit of another
parameter, group 10, index 1, bit 1.
User has changed the value of a parameter

20.1 Ext1 commands
(shown with an orange background).
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Note:
• The most common type is the regular parameter.
• Parameters are normally readable and writable. However, when the drive is
running, some parameters may be write-protected.
• The parameter view shows: Parameter names, values, units, default values and
different user sets. The number of user sets depends on the drive type.
• The value of a parameter is read only once. If is necessary to update this value,
right-click and select Refresh the parameter.
• You can set all visible parameters to update automatically by clicking the Enable
updating button.
• You cannot modify values of signals. If you attempt to modify a signal, an error is
indicated. Signals are updated cyclically in the parameter window.
• Parameter signals are also updated frequently, but you can modify these values.
Navigating parameters and groups

 Updating parameter values
Parameter values are updated if they are modified.
• To modify a parameter value, double-click the parameter or press ENTER on the
highlighted parameter.
• To update a parameter group value, right-click the group name and select
Refresh group parameters.
 Hidden parameters
In special cases, hidden parameters and groups become available by modifying
some parameter values. The View  Refresh command updates the whole
parameter table. For example, group 51 FBA A Settings: When the adapter module is
enabled in group 50, you can see parameter names by selecting View  Refresh.
Note: Close the parameter window before refreshing and open again after
refreshing.
 Alternate formats to view parameters

There are five alternative formats in which parameters are shown: default, binary,
hexadecimal, integer and float format.
To change the format of a parameter, right-click and select either Use default
format, Use binary format, Use hexadecimal format, Use integer format or Use
float format.
You can change the widths of the columns by dragging the vertical lines between the
column headers.
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 Viewing bit names

To see the bit names of certain binary parameters, double-click the value field box.
For example, see the below parameter 10.1 DI status.
Figure 63. Navigating parameters and groups: Parameter bit names

To reset a parameter, right-click and select Reset to default.
Parameter values are read once when a group is opened. You can set independent
parameters from different groups to the Auto-update mode by right-clicking and
selecting Add to auto-update. The parameters that are updated automatically are
seen with a yellow background as shown in the following figure.
Note: Signals are automatically updated cyclically
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Figure 64. Navigating parameters and groups: Parameters with yellow background
Parameters or signals can be sent to the monitor window by right-clicking them and
selecting Send to monitor. Parameters can be copied to a custom parameter
window by right-clicking them and selecting Copy. In addition, you can drag and
drop parameters to a custom parameter window.
80 Parameter window
Pointer parameters overview

Pointer parameter is a special type of parameter that reads value from the
parameter it points to. Depending on the pointer parameter, value or bit pointer, its
target can be another parameter or one of its bits. You can assign Active (false) or
Inactive (true) status to some pointer parameters.
Figure 65. Pointer parameters: Constant value

Typically, common settings are offered as a selection list. If the selection list does
not offer the correct pointer, you can set the pointer by selecting Other… from a
selection list. Select a parameter from the list for a value pointer and then its bit
from 0 to 31 for a bit pointer.
You can also enter a value manually by selecting the Edit manually check box. Use the
value form P.#.#.#, where the first # is the parameter group number, the second # is
the parameter number and the third # is the bit number without leading zeros (for
example P.2.1.2). The constant values are Active (false) or Inactive (true).
Parameter window 81
 Inverting a bit pointer

In the Set pointer parameter window, select Invert value check box.
Figure 66. Pointer parameters: Inverting a bit pointer value

The inverted bit pointer value is shown with the minus sign at the end of the
parameter.
Figure 67. Pointer parameters: Inverted bit pointer value with minus sign
82 Parameter window
 Setting fieldbus data in/out parameters

Process data transferred to and from the drive/PLC is set with parameter groups 52
and 53. With an ACS880 drive it is possible to select the data type for each selected
parameter/signal in these groups.
1. Double-click FBA data in/out parameter and select Other.
Figure 68. Setting fieldbus data in/out parameters: Select data type
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2. Select the format in which the value is handled:16-bit, 32-bit or floating point
format.
Figure 69. Setting fieldbus data in/out parameters: Select format

In the parameter window the selections are shown inside brackets: [16], [32] or
[F].
Figure 70. Setting fieldbus data in/out parameters: Formats shown inside
brackets
Note:
• The floating point or 32-bit value reserves two slots in the configuration.
Consequently, if you try to select a value for parameter 52.04 as in the figure
above, a Parwrite failed error message appears. See the scalings of
parameters/signals in ACS880 primary control program firmware manual
(AUA0000085967 [English]).
• Always check the parameter mapping from the manual of the used fieldbus
protocol. Example, FENA-01/-11/-21 Ethernet adapter module user's manual
(3AUA0000093568 [English]) or FPBA-01 PROFIBUS DP adapter module user's
manual (3AFE68573271 [English]).
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Binary parameters
Binary parameters have a special meaning for each of their bits. These parameters
are modified in a special Set binary parameter dialog. You can modify the value
numerically in binary, hexadecimal or decimal format.
• One way to modify the value in the field is, double-click the value field for each
bit. Some bits may be greyed out or disabled to edit.
• Another way to modify a bit is to type the bit value directly to the New value [bin]
/ [hex] / [dec] field.
You can view the binary format of signal values in a similar dialog.
Figure 71. Binary parameter editor

Parameter window 85
Search for groups and parameters

You can search the names of parameters and groups inside the parameter window.
The search result is a list of all parameters matching the search text criteria. For
example, all torque-related parameters can be found by entering search criteria
“torque” in the Enter keyword field and clicking the Filter check box. To uncheck the
Filter box, click it again.
Figure 72. Search groups and parameters: example

Note: The first search takes about 30…60 seconds, because Drive Composer goes
through the whole parameter structure. The next searches are fast. All searches are
in memory of the PC as long as Drive Composer is on.
86 Parameter window
Custom parameter window

In Drive Composer you can customize parameter windows by:
• dragging and dropping parameters/signals
• changing parameter values
• copying from the main parameter window or from any other custom parameter
window
• renaming custom parameter windows.
For example, you can
• collect all the typical parameters used in a quick start-up to one window or
• create separate windows for separate functions (example: references, limits,
ACS880 I/O).
 Custom parameter window features

The Custom parameter window
• opens automatically when a connection to a drive is made because they are
saved with the workplace.
• can be used both in tabbed and floating windows environment.
• can also be opened separately.
 Saving custom parameter window

To save a separately opened custom parameter window to a file, select Save
parameters to file. Note that changed values in the Offline value column are also
saved. You can use the saved file for parameterization of another drive. You can also
send this file to other users to open the file with Drive Composer and view the
parameters list.
Note: When you saved a custom parameter window, the actual drive values of the
Value column are copied to the Offline value column. During loading, the values in the
Offline value column are shown in comparison with the current actual values. From
the saved customer parameter window file you can copy the values of the Offline
value column to another drive by clicking the Download to device button.
Figure 73. Custom parameter window: Download to device button

Parameter window 87
 Viewing copied parameter values

In a network of drives, you can create a custom parameter window including
parameters/signals selected from different drives. To have a view where all
parameters are from one drive, click the Change drive button and select the drive.
To see the value of a parameter/signal used in another drive, right-click the
parameter/signal and select Change drive.
Figure 74. Custom parameter window: Change drive
 Adding parameters to a custom parameter window

The following example shows how to:
• create a new custom parameter window
• add parameters to a custom parameter window
• modify the Offline value column in the custom parameter window
• copy/download parameters to a drive.
1. Click File  New  Custom parameter set.
Figure 75. Custom parameter set

88 Parameter window
2. Name the custom parameter window.
Figure 76. Custom parameter set: Name of window

3. Click Add button to add parameters/signals to the new custom parameter
window or copy paste from other parameter window.
Figure 77. Custom parameter set: Add parameter

4. For example, select minimum and maximum speed values from the parameter
group 30 Limits and click Apply changes.
Figure 78. Custom parameter set: Add minimum and maximum values
Parameter window 89
5. The Value column shows the values of connected drive. Enter values in the
Offline value column to be same as Value column or you can type new values.
Figure 79. Custom parameter set: Change Offline values

6. Click on Save parameters to file icon to save the custom parameter window.
Figure 80. Custom parameter set: Save parameter to file

Drive Composer saves to file the values in the Offline value column. If the Offline
value column was empty, then values in the Values column is saved.
7. When connecting the next drive open the created custom parameter window by
clicking File  Open  Custom parameter file.
You can now see the online values of the new drive.
8. Copy the offline parameter values to a new drive by clicking on Download to
device icon.
Figure 81. Custom parameter set: Copy offline parameter values to a new drive
90 Parameter window
Working with offline files

 Types of offline files
There are two types of offline files containing parameter information.
• Parameter file is an offline file containing all parameter values.
• Support package is an offline file package that contains a collection of drive
information, including all parameter values. You can open a support package
file using Drive Composer pro. For further information on support package,
see chapter Diagnostics on page 121.
 Saving parameters to a parameter file

1. Connect Drive Composer to a drive and open the parameter window.
2. In the parameter window, click Save parameters to file icon.
Figure 82. Save parameters to file

3. Select a folder, enter a name for the dcparamsbak file and click Save.
Figure 83. Save parameters to file: Save the dcparamsbak file

Parameter window 91
 Opening a parameter file (entry)

To open a parameter file and view the parameter values offline, proceed as follows:
1. Connect to a drive.
2. Go to File  Open  Parameter file.
3. Parameter window displays.
 Opening an offline file containing parameter values (pro)

To open a file and view the parameter values offline, proceed as follows:
1. Connect to a drive.
2. Go to File  Open  Parameter file / Open Support package.
3. New item appears under File drives.
4. Select Parameters to open parameter window.
Figure 84. Opening an offline parameter file
Figure 85. Opening an offline parameter file from support package
 Downloading parameter values to a drive

Note: The operation do not perform full restore. Only visible parameters and ID run
results are copied to a drive when the download command is used. Also, drive type
and software version are not checked when downloading parameter values from an
offline file to a drive. For further information on Restore function, see chapter Other
functions on page 177.
To download offline parameter values to a drive, proceed as follows:
1. Open an offline parameter window.
2. If you have multiple drives connected online, click Change drive to select a drive
you want to download the parameters.
Figure 86. Downloading parameter values: Change drive

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3. Download the parameter values to a drive by clicking the Download to device

icon.
Figure 87. Downloading parameter values: Download to device icon

4. If you get a message indicating that the upload of parameter values is going on,
click OK.
You will get a report of the operation at the end of the restore operation.
5. Check the parameters that are failed during the restore operation.
 Comparing drive data (pro)

Note: Both versions of Drive Composer have Not at default function for listing user-
changed parameters. The Compare drive data function compares parameter values.
With Drive Composer pro you can compare parameters between
• two drives
• two parameter files
• drive and parameter file.
1. Go to Tools  Compare drive data (Alt+C).
Figure 88. Comparing drive parameters

2. In a PC tool network, select drives from Drive A and Drive B drop-down menus.
3. To open a parameter file for comparison, click Open.
4. To see the parameter list without differences, deactivate Show differences
check box.
5. Click Start compare.
Note: The operation may take some time to compare two different parameter
structures.
Parameter window 93
The following figure shows an example of the result.
Figure 89. Comparing drive parameters: Result of comparison

6. To export the result to a text (*.txt) file, click the Export.
Note: Click the >> << buttons to copy parameter values from Drive A to Drive B.
94 Parameter window
User set functionality (Pro)

 User set overview
User set or user parameter set functionality is an interface to work with user set
parameters. The user set parameters can be saved to the permanent memory of the
drive and recalled using specific parameters. Digital inputs allow switching between
the user sets. Multiple user sets can be used to control multiple motors through a
single drive.
With the User set function, you can:
• create user sets (see page 97)
• save user sets (see page 98)
• compare user set values side-by-side
• copy parameter values between user sets (see page 99)
• delete user sets (see page 100).
 User set system requirements

The User set functionality is available only if the following requirements are
satisfied:
• PC must have the configurations listed in System requirements on page 21.
• Virtual drives software must be installed in your PC, otherwise the User set
function is hidden.
• You must have a valid Virtual drives license.
• You must register the Virtual drives license with ABB license manager. Note that
ABB license manager is installer together with the Virtual drives software.
 Limitations
The User set function
• is supported only in ACS880 drive
• works only in the parameter window from where it was enabled.
• works only in one parameter window, i.e., you must disable the function (if
enabled) in any other parameter window to allow the function in the current
window.
Parameter window 95
 Starting the user set function

To start or stop the user set function,
1. In the Drive Composer pro Welcome window, Click Connect.
Figure 90. Drive Composer welcome window

2. Open the Parameters file or the parameters backup file.
The User set function is visible in the parameter window tool bar.
3. Click the User set drop down menu. By default the User set function is disabled.
Figure 91. Enabling User set function

96 Parameter window
4. Click on the Enable switch.

• If drive firmware version or the parameter backup file is deviated from the
virtual drive, then Drive Composer notifies that User set parameters may be
incompatible for editing. Note that small deviations may not affect the User
set functionality. Click Yes, to proceed.
Figure 92. Incompatible User set functionality

• If drive firmware version is not compatible with the virtual drive version, then
User set functionality can not be started. Click OK. to close the window. You
can either update the Virtual drive version or contact your local ABB
representative for support.
Figure 93. Incompatible firmware with Virtual drive

5. User set initialization starts. If initialization is complete, click OK.
Figure 94. User set function initialized

6. User set function is enabled. The enable switch color appears in blue.
Figure 95. Enabled User set function

Parameter window 97
Note: To disable or stop the User set function, click the enable switch again. The
switch color appears in Grey.
If user sets was configured in the connected drive or saved in the parameter
backup file, the available user set is displayed in different columns next to each
other.
 Creating user set

1. In the User set menu, click Add.
Figure 96. Add user set

2. From the user set options, select the appropriate option and click OK.
Figure 97. Selecting User set

• Uses defaults—takes the parameter values from defaults
• Copy from parameter values—copies the current parameter values
• Copy from user set—copies from another user set.
The new user set is displayed in the parameter window.
Note: If the maximum number of supported user sets is reached, the Add option is
disabled in the user set menu. The maximum number of user sets is determined by
the drive firmware. For example, the current virtual drive firmware version 2.82
supports four user sets.
98 Parameter window
 Active and unsaved user set

The active user set is highlighted in blue in the header row of the parameter window.
To change the active user set, configure parameter 96.11 User set save/load = Load
user set X.
Active user set Unsaved user set
Figure 98. Active and unsaved User set

The unsaved user set is highlighted with * symbol in the header row of the parameter
window.
 Saving user set

1. In the User set menu, click Save.
Figure 99. Save User set

2. User sets are saved. Click OK.
Figure 100. User sets saved successfully

Note:
• When all user sets are saved, the Save option is disabled in the User set
menu.
• If there are unsaved user sets at the time of disabling the user set function,
closing the parameter window or exiting Drive Composer, a reminder
appears to save the unsaved user set(s).
• You can also save user sets using parameter 96.11 User set save/load. ABB
recommends to save user sets using the Save option in the User set menu.
Parameter window 99
 Copying user set parameter values

You can copy specific parameter values between user sets.
Note: Parameter(s) in the backup file only can be used as the source of copy
operation.
1. In the parameters window, select the parameters to copy.
Figure 101. Copying parameters of User set

Note: If no parameters are selected, the Copy parameter option will be disabled.
2. In the User set menu, click Copy parameters.
3. In the Copy parameters window, select the source and destination parameters.
Click OK.
Figure 102. Copy parameters from User set 1 and User set 2
The selected values in User Set1 is copied to User Set2.
Figure 103. Copied parameters under parameter list

100 Parameter window
 Removing user set

1. In the User set menu, click Remove.
Figure 104. Removing User set

Note: The Remove option is disabled if no user sets are available.
2. Select user set(s) to remove and click Remove.
Figure 105. Remove selected User set

The selected user set is removed.
Parameter window 101
 Show/hide user set

You can show/hide a user set in the columns list.
1. In the Parameter window, click Select columns.
Figure 106. Show/hide a User set

2. Check/uncheck the desired User set to show/hide.
 User set parameters limitation

• Parameters not valid for user set are disabled and appears as Grey boxes. For
information of invalid user set parameters, see the firmware manual.
• All signal parameters are disabled, by default.
Figure 107. Disabled signal parameters

• User set parameters with different unit/min/max/default values are displayed
in different rows.
102 Parameter window
Monitor window 103
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Monitor window

This chapter describes the monitor window and its use.
See topics:
Monitor window overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
103
Resizing the monitor window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Adding parameters/signals for monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
105
Monitor window components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Configuration and control settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Monitor controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
109
Active signal area overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
109
Zooming the graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Panning the graph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Legend area functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Graph area functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Double cursor tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Monitor window overview

In Drive Composer you can monitor the operation of connected drives. In the online
mode, the monitor window shows signal values in graphical or numerical format. The
monitor data can be saved to a file for later use.
With Drive Composer entry you can monitor up to 8 signals.
With Drive Composer pro you can monitor up to 26 signals. If Drive Composer pro is
used with an ACS880 drive, it is possible to monitor 1 signal per 1-ms time interval.
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The monitor window is always a tabbed window, in other words, there is only one
monitor window available.
User-made monitoring settings (selected signals, y-scalings for signals, pen colors,
number of grids etc.) are saved by default. In other words, when you open the tool,
there are always the latest settings available.
 Resizing the monitor window

When you start Drive Composer the monitor window is in the minimized position
and you have to lift it in the following way before you can start monitoring.
• You can resize the monitor window by clicking the title bar with the primary
mouse button and dragging it upwards.
Figure 108. Resizing monitor window

• You can resize the monitor window with the Minimize, Maximize and Split
monitor buttons included in the Monitor menu bar.
• You can lift the monitor window by clicking the arrow buttons in the title bar.
Monitor window 105
Adding parameters/signals for monitoring

There are two ways to add parameters/signals to the monitor window:
• Right-click a parameter/signal in the parameter window and select Send to
monitor.
Figure 109. Monitor window: Send to monitor command

• Click the Add signal icon on the configurations and control area in the monitor
window.
Figure 110. Monitor window: Configuration and control area icons

Select parameters from the Drive parameters list by double-clicking them or
select a parameter and click Add button. You can add maximum of 26
parameters in Drive Composer pro and eight parameters in Drive Composer
entry.
Note:
• With Drive Composer pro you can select signals/parameters from different
drives. Change the drive from the Drive list as shown in the following figure.
• In the PC tool network via Ethernet or with a panelbus, ABB recommends you
to select Disable polling to enable the best sampling result for monitoring.
The status of the drive(s) cannot be read before you have unselected Disable
polling.
106 Monitor window
Figure 111. Monitor window: Drive list

The selected signals appear in the legend area.
To change the scalings of the y-axis of selected parameters/signals, click the Min or
Max column in the legend area.
Active signals can be changed from the pull-down menu on the left side of the graph
area.
All the other signal scalings are performed on the right side of the legend area. The
right side y-scalings can be hidden by removing the check mark from the Y-scale
column check box.
Figure 112. Monitor window: Changing pen color and style in the legend area
You can change the color and thickness of the pen only after you have minimized,
that is hidden the legend area with the Arrow button on the left (see the figure
above).
To change the scalings of the y-axis for selected parameters/signals, click the Min or
Max column in the legend area.
 Monitor window components

The monitor window consists of the following parts:
• Configuration and control settings
• Graph area
• Y-axis
• X-axis
• Legend area
• Limit, color settings.
Monitor window 107
Configuration and control settings

Icon Description
Opens the saved monitored file to the graph area, which can be done only after monitoring
has been stopped. File extension is *.dcemon or *.dcpmon.
Note: If you have an online connection and want to start a new monitoring session after
viewing opened monitored data, you can click the Monitor configuration icon.
Saves the accumulated monitor data to a monitored data file. File extension is *.dcemon
for the entry version and *.dcpmon for the pro version.
Chart configuration can be used to set the colors for grids, number of grids, background
color, color of alarm pen etc.
Opens the Monitor settings window where you can modify the monitor settings and the
select the sample interval time for monitoring. You can also set the method for starting
and/or stopping monitoring (by hand/time). You have to select the HD where the saved
data is stored.
Note: The monitored data is saved cyclically to the selected file.
Created monitoring configuration can be saved and restored from Monitor settings
window.
Allows you to create an arithmetic signal for monitoring by using two signals used in
monitoring. Available operations are ADD, SUB, MUL and DIV.
Note: Remember to save settings in a workspace.
Opens a dialog where you can add or remove one signal or several signals from the monitor
configuration.
Note: You can use the Add signal function only when monitoring has been stopped.
Shows the signal values in text format. Only the values seen in graph area are included in
the numeric signal value list.
Copies the monitoring graph to a clipboard.
Scales the y-axis automatically.

Note: Zooming is not possible in the Autoscaling mode.
Resets both x- and y-axis zooming to original 100%.

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Icon Description
You can export the monitored data in csv format to a PC. Exported data can analyzed with
other tools. Use the Tab key for delimiting the columns.File extension is *.dcexp.
Aligns signals.
Selects or changes the drive.
Zooms in the x- and/or y-axis up to 1000%.

Monitor window 109
Monitor controls
Icon Description
Starts recording data in the selected drives and displaying it on the screen.
Pauses monitoring on the screen but monitoring continues on the background. When you
click the Pause icon again, all values are seen and monitoring continues normally.
Stops recording data in the selected drives. The graph or numerical values remain on the
screen. The graph can be saved for later purposes.
Active signal area overview

The Active signal area consists of functions that can be done with the selected active
signal. The signal can be changed from the pull-down menu.
Figure 113. Monitor window: Active signal area

The main functions are the following:
Icon Description
Allows you to see the measuring points of the active signal. See figure Monitor window:
Measuring points for active signal.
Note: This functionality works only if you have zoomed in enough in the graph area, that
is, if the length of the x-axis is short enough.
Allows you to see the numeric values of the measuring points for the active signal. See
figure Monitor window: Measuring points for active signal.
Note: This functionality works only if you have zoomed in enough in the graph area.
Searches to the left. The following search conditions can be selected from the
pull-down menu: Above, Below or Either. See figure Monitor window: Search functionality.
Searches to the right. The following search conditions can be selected from the
pull-down menu: Above, Below or Either. See figure Monitor window: Search functionality.
110 Monitor window
Figure 114. Monitor window: Measuring points for active signal
Figure 115. Monitor window: Search functionality
Zooming the graph

To enlarge the graph and take a closer look at the details, follow these steps:
1. To set the starting corner for the enlargement, place the mouse cursor in the
graph area and press down the primary mouse button.
2. Drag to the opposite desired corner, and release the button.
The part of the graph that was inside the selection rectangle zooms out to fill the
graph area.
3. To reset the zoom tool, click the Reset zoom icon.
You can also use the zooming tool by selecting independent values from x and y pull-
down menus.
Note: Monitoring is paused during zooming. To continue monitoring, click the Reset
zoom icon shown in the figure below.
Figure 116. Monitor window: Zoom tool
Panning the graph

The graph can be panned by dragging the graph with the right mouse button
pressed down.
Monitor window 111
Legend area functions

The legend area shows selected signals. You can perform the following actions in the
legend area:
• Change the color of the pen, thickness and style of the pen by minimizing the
legend area and setting the values of each signal. See figure Monitor window:
Legend area functions.
• Make signals visible or invisible by clicking the check box in the Visible column.
• Set a bit mask for monitoring. When you double-click the value in the Mask
column, a new window opens allowing you to select bits for monitoring.
• Make Y-scalings visible or invisible by clicking the check box in the Y-scale
column.
• Set values for y-axis scaling. You can modify the minimum and maximum values
by clicking them and entering a new value. Press Enter to enforce the new value
or press Esc to restore the value.
Note: If you do not see immediate changes in the graph area, check that
autoscaling is not enabled.
• Set alarm limits for monitored signals. The color of a signal changes when the
limit in the Alarm low or Alarm high column is reached. The color and style for the
pen are selected from Chart settings.
• See the double cursor tool, y1 and y2 values and y2—y1 and x2—x1 differences.
Figure 117. Monitor window: Legend area functions

112 Monitor window
Graph area functions

The monitor window and data logger window have similar graph area facilities for
displaying signal values. Their usage is described here. Before Drive Composer starts
monitoring online, the OnLine monitor text is seen in the graph area. When monitor
files are viewed, the DataFile Viewer text is seen in the monitor window.
The graph area shows the selected signal values with different colors. The x-axis
represents Time and can be set from 1 to 120s. You can change the values in online
monitoring mode. Scalings of the y-axis are changed in the legend area.
For data logger files, an orange arrow-head on the x-axis indicates where triggering
has occurred. Data can be combined from several files to one graph.
 Double cursor tool

With the cursor tool, you can see the exact values of the signals at two positions in
the graph area. You can move the position of cursors by clicking the primary mouse
button down on the red cursor tool icon and moving it. While the mouse button is
pressed down, you can move the cursor line to the left and right.
The time stamp of the cursor tool is shown in the header of the cursor tool. This is
shown for the active signal. The time stamp changes if active signal is changed. The
values for y1 and y2 are shown in the legend area. Signal value differences are shown
in the column y2—y1. The time difference for x2—x1 is also shown in the figure
below.
Figure 118. Monitor window: Double cursor tool

Workspace handling 113
8
Workspace handling

This chapter describes the workspace functionality.
See topics:
Workspace overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Creating a custom parameter set and using it as a default workspace. . . . . . . . 114
Workspace overview
Workspace consists of the user interface status, such as parameter windows and
custom parameter windows.
The current workspace status can be saved to a file and restored later.
Note:
• You cannot save/restore the following status data:
• drive control status
• If a drive is controlled locally with Drive Composer when the workspace is
saved, the workspace is saved without the change in the drive control status.
• content, status and zooming levels of a stopped, paused or running monitor.
• Do not edit a workspace or graph file. The workspace (.dcxml) and monitored
data (.dcmon) files can contain binary data. For example, if the default
workspace file is corrupted, Drive Composer does not open. If Drive Composer
does not open, delete your default (.dcxml) file from the PC and open Drive
Composer again.
114 Workspace handling
Creating a custom parameter set and using it as a

default workspace
1. Make a connection to a drive.
2. Resize the monitor window to half of the screen.
3. Create a new custom parameter window by clicking File  New..  Custom
parameter set and name it “Own limit window”.
Figure 119. Creating workspace: Custom parameter set

4. In the File menu, click Save workspace to save the workspace.
5. Create another custom parameter window and name it “Own reference window”.
6. Select floating windows by clicking View  Floating windows.
7. Enter keyword “Limit” in the Enter keyword field of the main parameter window.
8. Select parameters in the main parameter window and drag and drop or copy
them to custom parameter window Limit.
9. Clear the search result and enter keyword “ref” in the Enter keyword field.
10. Select parameters in the main parameter window and drag and drop or copy
them to custom parameter window Own reference window.
11. Close the main parameter window.
12. Click Event logger icon in the drive list on the left.
Workspace handling 115
13. Click File  Save workspace and name it “OwnWorkspaceFor_ACS880”.
Figure 120. Creating workspace: Name your workspace

14. Close the connection to the drive and make a new connection.
15. Click File  Open..  Open workspace and open the workplace that you have
saved.
Figure 121. Creating workspace: Open workspace command

The workspace is ready to use for commissioning and maintaining drives.
The workspace can also be saved as a default workspace which opens
automatically when Drive Composer is started.
116 Workspace handling
Event logger 117
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Event logger

This chapter describes the event logger and fault data logger view and its use.
See topics:
Event logger view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Fault data logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Event logger view

The event logger view displays the event logs of a connected drive. The event logs
can be faults (stopping the drive), alarms or events. With some drives there can be
more data of a fault in the monitor window.
Note: Fault logger data can also be seen from other faults than the latest active
faults.
118 Event logger
1. In the drive list, click on a connected drive and select Event logger.
Figure 122. Event logger

The event logs of the connected drive appears in a separate tab.
Figure 123. Event logger view

The event logger always relates to a single drive and resides in its window.
The Icon column shows the following alarm and fault icons:
Icon Indicates...
drive has a fault

Red circle with white cross (x)
drive has an alarm

Yellow triangle with exclamation mark (!)
fault or alarm has disappeared from the drive

or Grey circle/triangle
The time stamp for faults, alarms and events comes from the drive.
You can view the sorted list of faults, alarms and events by clicking the header of the
Fault column.
Event logger 119
Fault data logger
The Fault data icon in the Event logger view shows that the drive has fault data
that can be seen with a monitor component. The icon is visible only if the drive
sports the functionality.
1. In the Event logger window, click on the icon.

The message “Please wait. Loading fault data” appears. The data is loaded after
the message box disappears.
Figure 124. Fault data logger in the monitor window

2. When Drive Composer prompts to save the fault data, click Yes.
3. Give a file name for the monitor file.
The file is saved with .dcpmon extension.
Note: You can continue the normal monitoring by clicking the Monitor configuration
icon in the Monitor controls box of the Data Logger window.

The message “This operation will change monitor into measuring mode and restore
the last used configuration. Data on display will be lost. Do you want to continue”
appears.
120 Event logger
If you clicked Yes, the monitor settings window appears. Select necessary settings
and click OK.
Figure 125. Event logger: Monitor settings window

Diagnostics 121
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Diagnostics

This chapter describes how to troubleshoot a drive with the Support package
button of Drive Composer and a Datalogger included in the drive. It also includes
how to register an ABB drive to the Drive Installed Base (DIB) portal and create
service reports.
See topics:
Support package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Drive application programming license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
System info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Datalogger (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Amplitude logger (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Macro (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Macro commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
122 Diagnostics
Support package
Support package is an offline package file that contains, for example, full parameter
backup, system information, and event logger contents. The main purpose is to
collect troubleshooting data and send it to the support personnel for analysis.
 Creating a support package

By clicking the Support package button, you can create and save a support package
file (.dcsupport format). You can also do this function from Help  Make support
package.
Figure 126. Support package button
 Sending a support package to Drive Installed Base

After you saved the support package file (.dcsupport) in your PC, Drive Composer
prompts to send the package to Drive Installed Base. Select the server location and
Figure 127. Sending offline template

click Next.
If package is sent, in the completed message window, click OK.
Diagnostics 123
Figure 128. Package sent confirmation
 Opening a support package (pro)

You can open a Support package file in Drive Composer pro by selecting File  Open
 Open support package, a new File drive appears. There is similar menu available
with online drives.
For further information on each module, see section System info on page 124,
chapters Parameter window on page 73 and Event logger on page 117.
Drive application programming license

The drive application programming license N8010 is required for downloading and
executing the program code on the ACS880 drive. In DriveComposerPro, select
System info tab. Check if the appropriate license is loaded to the drive. If the
required license code is not available, contact your local ABB representative.
Figure 129. System info command

124 Diagnostics
System info
The System info tab provides basic information about the drive and its options, for
example, drive type code and firmware version. You can also check the status of
Service pack installation. See Checking the status of Service pack (page 199).
Figure 130. System info

You can also set the time for the drive and name the drive.
Datalogger (pro)
ABB drives have Datalogger(s) that can record data from various signals of a drive
even if the drive is not connected to a PC. A Datalogger is operated with the
Datalogger view.
Figure 131. Datalogger configuration

The data collecting can be stopped with a specific stop command or automatically
when a triggering condition is true in the drive. After data collection stops you can
read and study the data in Drive Composer pro.
Diagnostics 125
The Datalogger view resembles the monitor window. Normally the Datalogger view
provides data from a single drive.
Figure 132. Datalogger view

126 Diagnostics
 Datalogger settings
The Datalogger settings window contains the following functions:
• Datalogger commands
• Datalogger content configuration
• Datalogger trigger configuration
Datalogger commands
Button Description
Start button records data in the current logger of the drive until Datalogger is triggered
or stopped.
Stop button ends recording immediately without any post trigger recording.
Trigger button triggers the associated logger in the drive. Trigger Datalogger is
displayed in Datalogger status with trigger code 15.
Upload button moves data from the drive to PC and draws it to the monitor window.
Datalogger replaces any previous data in monitor window.
Apply button applies monitored signal and Datalogger sampling settings.
Datalogger content configuration

With the Datalogger content configuration you can determine which Datalogger of a
drive is used.
Figure 133. Datalogger content configuration

Datalogger configuration Function
commands
Logger Determines which logger settings are modified. A drive has user
logger(s) and factory logger(s). Factory logger settings cannot be
modified.
Sampling interval Determines in microseconds how often the logger reads samples of
the signal values. The time level shows the available lengths of the
internal cycle time of the drive. Sample interval is formed from
multiplier (1-65535) and time level selection.
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Datalogger configuration Function

commands
Post trigger count Specifies how many samples are stored after the triggering
condition occurs when the value is smaller than Datalogger total
space count. The Datalogger total space count depends on drive
type, selected signal types and total signal count. If the post trigger
count value is bigger than Datalogger total space count, the
triggering point is not visible anymore in the Datalogger.
Sampling time Shows the minimum sampling time with a selected number of
signals and a selected sample interval.
Logger signals panel Shows a list of signals selected to record. You can add/remove a
signal by clicking the Add signal icon.
To add parameters to the logger, proceed as follows:
1. In the Datalogger screen, click to add parameters.

2. Select a parameter in the Drive parameters list and double-click or click Add. The
parameter is added to Selected parameters.
Figure 134. Parameter window

Note: The maximum number of signals that a logger can record at one time depends
on the drive. Add button is disabled when maximum number of parameters are
reached.
3. To remove the parameter from Selected parameters, select the desired
parameter and click Remove.
4. Click Apply changes after making the changes.
128 Diagnostics
Datalogger trigger configuration

Datalogger has four triggers that can be configured to stop the Datalogger. After
Datalogger has triggered, the Datalogger samples post trigger the amount of new
samples.
Figure 135. Datalogger trigger configuration
 Adding a trigger
1. To modify the conditions of a trigger, select the trigger from the Trigger drop-
down menu.
Trigger 1 is normally used for user logger 1, Trigger 2 for user logger 2 etc.
2. Choose the type for the triggering condition from the Type drop-down menu.
Following are the alternatives (however, not all of them are available at all times):
• Bit mask stops according to the bit mask of the selected signal.
• Disabled can temporarily disable a trigger condition.
• Falling edge level stops according to the selected signal, triggering level and
hysteresis values.
• Fault stops when the drive reports a fault.
• Event stops when the drive reports an event.
• Rising edge level stops according to the selected signal, triggering level and
hysteresis values.
• Warning stops when the drive reports a warning.
3. If you use Rising edge level or Falling edge level as the type for the triggering
condition, see Using the level triggers.
4. Click Apply.
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Using the level triggers

When condition Rising edge level is used, the function wakes up when the actual
value of the triggering signal is below the triggering level - hysteresis. Similarly,
when condition Falling edge level is used, the function wakes up when the actual
value of the triggering signal is above the triggering level + hysteresis.
Rising edge Triggering signal is below the triggering level when the Datalogger is started:
Triggering occurs when the signal goes above the triggering level.
Triggering signal is above the triggering level when the Datalogger is started:
Triggering occurs when the signal goes above the triggering level, but before that
the signal must go below the triggering level - hysteresis.
Falling edge Triggering signal is above the triggering level when the Datalogger is started:
Triggering occurs when the signal goes below the triggering level.
Triggering signal is below the triggering level when the Datalogger is started:
Triggering occurs when the signal goes below the triggering level, but before that
the signal must go above the triggering level + hysteresis.
Using bit mask trigger

Bit mask trigger reads signal value and masks out user selected bits with given
mask. Masking is done by using a logical AND operation. Masked value is compared
to user given bit values selection. When masked value and bit values match,
Datalogger is triggered.
 Uploading triggered or stopped Datalogger data

1. In the Datalogger view select a logger from the Logger drop-down menu.
If the logger status is stopped or triggered, data can be uploaded.
2. Click Upload to upload data to the monitor window.
Note: If you want to continue normal monitoring after using the Datalogger,
click Monitor configuration icon and select a sampling interval for monitoring.
Figure 136. Continue monitoring after using the Datalogger

130 Diagnostics
3. Click Add signal icon to add signals for monitoring.
Figure 137. Uploaded Datalogger data

Diagnostics 131
Amplitude logger (pro)

ABB drives have an amplitude loggers that can record data from various signals of a
drive. The results of an amplitude logger 1 (current) are displayed by the following
curve. Each parameter represents an amplitude range and shows what portion of
the samples fall within that range.
Note: Dataloggers or amplitude loggers are not available for all ABB drives.
Figure 138. Amplitude logger

132 Diagnostics
Macro (pro)
ABB drives have Macro functionality that can automatize a task or sequence of tasks.
You can use macros is set parameter value to multiple networked drives when the
Custom window functionality is not sufficient. You can also use macros for tasks
which require logical or conditional parameterization of a drive.
• Go to Tools → Macro.
Figure 139. Macro command

A Macro screen is displayed.
Figure 140. Macro

Diagnostics 133
Macro commands
 Macro language
Macro language is based on PAWN. For general programming guidelines, refer to
PAWN manual.
Note: Some PAWN features are disabled for security reasons, such as file operations
and other external IO functions.
Simple example
Macro tries to read parameter 1.1 value from each target in 100 network channels.
main()
{
for(new i = 0; i < 100; i++)
{
//note the channels are indexed instead of nodes
// this should be modified according network topology
//change target
Target(i+1,1)
new targetName[100]
//get target name
TargetName (targetName)
//read parameter 1.1 value

new Float:val0101 = ParRead(1,1);
//output to console
printf "%s(%d,%d): %f\n", targetName, 1, 1, val0101 ;
}
}
134 Diagnostics
 Additional macro commands

Target
Changes the target of the macro command after target command is issued.
Syntax Returns Example
Target (Channel, node) 0 if success, 1 if failed Target (1, 10)
Target name
Command reads the current target name as string.
TargetName (string) 0 if success, 1 if failed //reserve name string

new name[100]
if(TargetName(name)==0)
{
printf "target name is %s\n" name
}
ParWrite
Command writes parameter value to current target.
ParWrite (group, index, 0 if success, 1 if //write value 1 to group 12 index 16

value) failed main ()
{
ParWrite (12, 16, 1)
}
Note: The command does not write pointer or bit pointer type parameter values. Use
the ParWriteInt command to write pointer or bit pointer type parameter values.
Diagnostics 135
ParWriteInt
Command writes parameter value to current target.
ParWriteInt (group, 0 if success, 1 if //write parameter 06.17.b0 to parameter 06.60

index, value) failed. main ()
If an error was {
detected, the error
ParWriteInt (6, 60, 1073743377)
message appears in
the log. }
To get the integer value 1073743377,
1. In Drive Composer offline mode, set
parameter 06.60 User status word 1 bit 0 sel
= 06.17.b0
2. Right-click the value and set Integer format.
Value P.6.17.0 appears in integer format as

1073743377.
136 Diagnostics
ParRead
Command reads the parameter value to current target.
ParRead (group, index) Parameter value or 0 if //Read value of the parameter in

failed. group 10 index 5
If an error is detected, the main ()
error message appears in {
the log.
new Float.val =
ParRead(10,5);
printf “Value of (%d,%d):
%f\n”, 10,5, val105;
}
Note: The command does not read pointer or bit pointer type parameter values. Use
the ParReadInt command to read pointer or bit pointer type parameter values.
ParReadInt
Command reads parameter value to current target from the same source as in the
parameters window. The values are cached and refreshed on a notification or every
half a second, if you selected the Enable updating option in the parameters window.
When real time values are required, you can use the command
ParReadIntFromDevice.
ParReadInt (group, index) Parameter value casted to //Read value of the parameter in
integer or 0 if failed. group 7 index 11
If an error is detected, the main ()
error message appears in the {
log.
new val = ParReadInt (7,11);
printf “Value of (%d, %d) :
%d\n”, 7,11, val;
}
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ParReadFromDevice
Command reads the parameter value to current target directly from drive.
ParReadFromDevice Parameter value or 0 if failed. //Read value of the parameter in

(group, index) If an error is detected, the group 1 index 11 each second.
error message appears in the main()
log. {
new Float:val;
do
{
val = ParReadFromDevice(1,
11);
printf "Value of
(%d,%d):%f\n", 1, 11, val;
Wait(1000);
}
while (1);
}
ParReadIntFromDevice
Command reads the parameter value to current target directly from the drive.
ParReadIntFromDevice Parameter value casted to //Read value of the parameter in group 7

(group, index) integer or 0 if failed. index 11 each second.
If an error is detected, the main()
error message appears in {
the log.
new val;
do
{
val = ParReadIntFromDevice(7,
11);
printf "Value of (%d,%d):%d\n",
7, 11, val;
Wait(1000);
}
while (1);
}
Wait
Command delays the macro execution for given time in milliseconds.
Wait (milliseconds) 0 in all cases //wait 0.1 seconds

Wait(100)
138 Diagnostics
EndMacro
Command ends the macro execution.
EndMacro() 0 in all cases //End execution

EndMacro()
GotoMacro
Command changes the macro execution. Currently running macro execution is
terminated.
GotoMacro(string) 0 in all cases //Change execution to macro jeejee

new macrofilename[100]
macrofilename = “jeejee.p”
GotoMacro(macrofilename)
MessageBox
Command shows message box with ok button.
MessageBox (string) 0 in all cases //show messagebox

new message[100]
message = "dingalongdangdong"
MessageBox (message)
Control diagrams (pro) 139
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Control diagrams (pro)
Contents this chapter

This chapter describes the use of control diagrams that help in understanding the
behavior of a drive.
See topics:
Control diagrams overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Viewing control diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
140
Control diagrams overview

Control diagrams provide a graphical presentation of, for example, the control chain
of a drive, the speed and torque control chains and the logic of Start and Stop
functions. With these diagrams it is possible to see parameter values related to
certain functions. Diagrams also illustrate the position of switches according to
parameter values, which helps to understand how the drive logic works. The values
of parameters can be changed via control diagrams. A control diagram consists of
two levels. The top level shows an overview of the diagrams and connections
between them.
Note:
• Control Diagrams are drive-specific and they are not available for all drive types.
• When you connect a drive for the first time, it takes sometime to upload control
diagrams from the drive. If Control Diagrams are not found in the drive, Drive
Composer asks to upload diagrams from the local source (PC).
140 Control diagrams (pro)
Viewing control diagrams

1. In the drive list, click on a connected drive and select Diagrams.
Figure 141. Control diagrams: Selecting from the drive tree

2. The top level of a control diagram consists of several diagrams and appears in a
separate tab. See the example screen below. To open a specific diagram, click on
a top level control diagram box.
Figure 142. Control diagrams: Top level

Control diagrams (pro) 141
The lower level control diagram appears in a separate tab. See the example diagram
below.
Figure 143. Control diagrams: Lower level

To navigate back to the top level of a Control Diagram, click the Diagrams top icon.
To navigate through the reference chain, click the buttons circled in the figure above.
To zoom the control diagrams, use the zooming tool in the top left-hand corner of a
Control Diagram.
Figure 144. Control diagrams: Zooming tool

142 Control diagrams (pro)
FSO configuration (pro) 143
12
FSO configuration (pro)

This chapter contains the configuration procedure of FSO-12 and FSO-21 safety
functions with Drive Composer pro and provides an example of how to configure
these optional FSO safety functions modules.
See topics:
Configuring FSO-12 and FSO-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Hardware connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Setting the safety functions with Drive Composer pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Printing the safety functions configuration report (Online). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Printing the safety functions configuration report (Offline). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Changing FSO module password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Reading FSO module parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Configuring FSO-12 and FSO-21

The safety configuration of FSO-12 and FSO-21 safety functions module is available
only in Drive Composer pro, DCPT-01 (code: 3AUA0000108087).
Note:
• Only trained persons are allowed to configure the safety functions.
• Stop the drive before configuring the safety functions modules. You cannot
download/upload the configuration file to/from safety functions module or
change the password when the drive is modulating.
• You need a password to copy the configuration to the safety functions and
also to validate the safety parameter settings.
• You can open a dcsafety file in Demo mode of Drive Composer pro.
144 FSO configuration (pro)
For detailed information about FSO-12 and FSO-21, see the respective safety
functions module user’s manual:
• FSO-12 safety functions module user’s manual (3AXD50000015612 [English]).
• FSO-21 safety functions module user’s manual (3AXD50000015614)
[English]).
 Hardware connection
The hardware connection is common for both FSO-12 and FSO-21 safety functions
module. For instructions on the hardware connections, see FSO-12 safety functions
module user’s manual (3AXD50000015612 [English])/ FSO-21 safety functions
module user’s manual (3AXD50000015614 [English]).
The following configuration description assumes that all hardware-related
connections are made properly and the ID run procedure of the drive is completed.
 Setting the safety functions with Drive Composer pro
WARNING! The motor must be stopped. Safety configuration file can be edited
(and sanity checked) in demo mode for offline configuration. Edit and save
the file to PC without connecting to the drive/FSO.
1. Power up the drive. Make sure that the motor is not running.
See Working area on page 71.
2. Right-click on drive and select Safety settings.
Figure 145. FSO configuration: Selecting safety settings with FSO module
In online mode with FSO installed, the safety configuration already available in the
drive is displayed (see figure below). In offline mode the view is always empty before
opening the safety file.
You can switch between Graphical view and Parameter view. See Figure 146.FSO
configuration: Graphical view and Figure 147.FSO configuration: Parameter view.
Figure 146. FSO configuration: Graphical view
Figure 147. FSO configuration: Parameter view

3. Click Read settings from drive.

Note: When you upload the safety settings from FSO module to PC tool, the FSO
goes into Configuration state and indicates a fault. You can exit the
Configuration state by rebooting the FSO module if you do not want to
download the settings but want to keep the existing setting.
The Fault FSO general fault: 7A8B appears on the drive.
Figure 148. FSO configuration: FSO general fault due to configuration state
4. Type the password (8 numbers). The factory default password is “12345678”.
Figure 149. FSO configuration: Enter password

Note: You can change password by clicking Change password (see figure FSO
configuration: Parameter view). Make sure the drive is not modulating. The
password must contain 4…8 digits. Do not forget the new password; otherwise
you have to do a factory reset to the FSO which clears the configuration and
resets the parameters to the factory defaults.
5. Configure the safety parameters. Set the following safety function parameters:
• General parameters: Check that the motor parameters are correct.
• I/O: Check that I/O parameters are set according to the installation (wiring)
plan. Remove diagnostic pulsing from any unused I/O. The test pulses are off
by default. Check possible safety relays and cascade connections.
• Safety functions: Check all safety settings. You must at least check and set
the STO and SSE related settings, regardless of whichever FSO safety
functions you use. The FSO activates the STO and SSE functions (also in
internal fault situations). The FSO uses the STO and SSE functions for
making the system safe. All other functions are used only for monitoring the
drive.
Notes:
• Graphical view cannot be used for setting safe IO, cascade function or for
SBC function (see Figure 146.FSO configuration: Graphical view). Instead use
the Parameter view (see Figure 147.FSO configuration: Parameter view).
• Parameter groups (200, 91 and 92) that include common parameters to drive
and FSO are referred with group numbers and index numbers.
• Group names like FSOGEN, STO and so on have only index numbers (see
Figure 157.FSO configuration: Edit parameters).
For detailed information about FSO-12 and FSO-21 configuration settings, see the
respective safety functions module user’s manual:
• FSO-12 safety functions module user’s manual (3AXD50000015612 [English]).
• FSO-21 safety functions module user’s manual (3AXD50000015614) [English]).
6. If required, click Filter functions by setups and filter the safety functions tile.
You can click any of the filtering options to view safety functions related to the
selected selection.
Figure 150. FSO configuration: Filter function in graphical view

7. In the Graphical view, double-click to open the function. Use the slider switch to
enable or disable a function.
Figure 151. FSO configuration: Enable/Disable security function

Notes:
• By default, General settings, SSE-Emergency stop, and STO- Torque off groups
are enabled and cannot be disabled.
• Some functions are dependent on their main functions. Enable the main function
to activate its dependent functions. For example:
• SDI-Safe direction can be enabled only if you enable the main Encoder
function.
• Profisafe-Variable SLS can be enabled only if you enable the main Profi-Safe
Activation
• SLSx General Settings is automatically activated if you enable any of these
main functions: SLS1...SLS4 or the ProfiSafe-Varialbe SLS.
See also the representations of enabled and disabled functions in below figure.
Note that a dependent disabled function appears in a dotted box.
Function disabled
Dependent function
Function enabled
Figure 152. FSO configuration: Dependent function

• After you make changes and if you try to disable a function, a warning message
dialog box appears. Click Yes to save the changes and disable the function. This
helps to make the changes available during the edit. To discard the changes,
click No.
Figure 153. FSO configuration: Save configuration changes and disable

8. In the opened tile view, configure the function and edit the necessary
parameters.
Figure 154. FSO configuration: Configure function or general settings group

9. Click Save to save the changes. Click Reset if you want to disable the function
and reset the values to default values. A yellow circle appears in the function, if
you change the default values in the function.
Figure 155. FSO configuration: Non default values in the function

If you close the window before you save the changes, a warning message dialog
box appears. Click Yes to save the changes. To cancel the changes, click No.
Figure 156. Configure change confirmation

Note: In graphical view the SAR settings are combined with safety function
parameters. Using the reset option for parameters that are used crosswise (e.g.
SAR1 is used with SS1 and SLS functions) resets the particular settings for both
functions. The function works the same in parameter view in which the
parameters are in separate groups.
10. In Parameter view, double-click on the value field and change all necessary
configuration settings to match the safety configuration.
Figure 157. FSO configuration: Edit parameters

11. Test your safety configuration when the motor is running.
12. Right-click on drive and select Parameters to check the values in parameter
group 200.
You can also validate the safety function parameters using the signal monitoring
feature. See the instructions for Adding parameters/signals for monitoring. It is
possible to check the ramp times and the status of bit changes in the time
domain.
Figure 158. FSO configuration: Parameter group 200

13. Check the values in online mode while testing the safety functions.
If there are unexpected values, right-click the parameter and select Refresh the
parameter.
14. After testing save the FSO configuration to PC. In Parameter view, click Save to
file.
Figure 159. FSO configuration: Saving the safety settings

The file is saved as dcsafety format and the File written successfully dialog
appears. Click Ok.
15. Click Apply settings to drive.
16. Enter the password to apply the settings to the drive and click Ok.
The following Validate dialog appears. Click Yes.
Figure 160. FSO configuration: Validate dialog

Note: If you do not want to download the changes in safety parameters, you can
boot FSO without downloading to FSO using Reboot FSO (see figure FSO
configuration: Saving the safety settings).
17. Click Ok to close the dialogs.
Figure 161. FSO configuration: Safety configuration ok message

 Printing the safety functions configuration report (Online)

With the FSO module installed, you can print the online safety functions
configuration report.
1. From the Safety settings view, click Print report.
Figure 162. Safety configuration report: Print Report

2. Select a print template and click Continue.
Figure 163. Safety configuration report: Select print template

3. Fill in the Drive and FSO version information. Click Next.
Figure 164. Safety configuration report: Drive and FSO information

The next screen(s) contain different aspects of safety configuration such as
configured safety functions, commissioning checklist, and so on.
The List of configured safety functions and acknowledged methods appears. Click
Next.
Figure 165. Safety configuration report: List of configured safety functions

In the FSO commissioning checklist, click on the check boxes to mark configurations
are ok. Click Next.
Figure 166. Safety configuration report: FSO commissioning check list

In the FSO changes/repair details, type the required details and click Next.
Figure 167. Safety configuration report: FSO changes/repair

4. In the final screen fill in the required details and click Print preview.
Figure 168. Safety configuration report: Print preview

5. Select the required printer settings and click Print.
Figure 169. Safety configuration report: Printer settings

The configuration and commissioning report is printed based on the selected
printer settings.
 Printing the safety functions configuration report (Offline)

To print a FSO safety functions configuration report in the Offline mode, you must
have a saved safety file. See section Setting the safety functions with Drive
Composer pro (page 144).
1. Click Tools  Safety Configuration Report.
Figure 170. Print safety configuration report: Tools menu

2. Select the saved file to print and click Continue.
Figure 171. Print safety configuration report: Select print template

Continue from step 3 in section Printing the safety functions configuration report
(Online), page 152.
Changing FSO module password

1. Right-click on drive and select Safety settings.
Figure 172. Safety settings

2. In the Safety settings window, click Change password.
Figure 173. Safety settings: Change password

3. In the Change password dialog, type the old or default password and type the
new password. Click OK.
Note: The password should contain 4...8 numbers. For more information, see
FSO module manual.
4. Wait while the password change is in progress and the parameters are reloaded.
Click OK.
Figure 174. FSO password change in progress

5. Click OK, to confirm the password change. You can test the new password, for
example, to log in to FSO module (see section, Continue from step 3 in section
Printing the safety functions configuration report (Online), page 152.) or to read
FSO drive parameters (see section, Reading FSO module parameters).
Figure 175. FSO password changed

Reading FSO module parameters

To read the FSO module drive parameters:
1. In the Safety settings window, click Read settings from drive.
Figure 176. Safety settings: Read settings from drive

2. Type the FSO module password. Click OK.
3. Wait while Drive Composer is updating the safety parameters file and displays
the safety settings dashboard. Click Parameter view to switch to parameter
window and vice versa.
Figure 177. Safety settings: Graphical and parameters view

Drive configuration 161
13
Drive configuration

This chapter contains the configuration procedure of the drive.
See topics:
Loading firmware (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Drive backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Creating a backup of a drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Creating a backup in drive parameter view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Creating a quick parameter backup (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Restoring a drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Restoring a drive backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Restoring a backup in the drive parameter view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Restoring a set of components/parameters settings (pro). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
162 Drive configuration
Loading firmware (pro)

To load the drive firmware,
1. Make sure that the drive is connected to Drive Composer via USB cable. For more
information, see section Connecting to drive with Assistant control panel on
page 32.
2. Click Connect.
Figure 178. Drive Composer: Start window

3. Power up the drive. Make sure that the motor is not running (inverter) or the unit
is not operating (supply unit). See section Using the working area on page 71. If
drive is connected via USB cable, Drive Composer automatically discovers the
drive.
4. Click Tools  Drive firmware loader.
Figure 179. Tools menu

The Firmware update window appears.
If you have connected through Ethernet cable or the Drive Composer in the demo
mode, and you open the firmware loader, a FIRMWARE UPDATE warning message
appears. Click OK.
Figure 180. Firmware update error window

5. If you want to view the Public and Private Firmwares, click Log in.
Figure 181. Firmware update window

Notes:
• Public Firmware is the firmware a user can access directly on login to the
Drives Online Firmware Storage (DOFS).
• Private Firmware is the firmware specific to a user and not all users require
this firmware.
• A user's access to public or private firmware is determined based on their
login to the DOFS.
6. Select the firmware package. You can either select the firmware from cloud or
upload from your computer.
• To select the firmware package from the cloud, click Cloud update, select the
firmware package and click Select.
Note: This feature is available only for ACS380 drives.
Figure 182. Select firmware package from cloud

An error message is displayed if the system cannot connect to the cloud.
Figure 183. Failed to download selected firmware

• To select the firmware package from your computer, click Offline update,
Browse the package and click Select.
Figure 184. Select firmware package from your computer

Note: If you try to load a corrupted or invalid loading package file, the
application displays an error message.
7. If multiple drives are connected, from the selection list, select the drive to load
the firmware and click OK.
Figure 185. Select drive

8. In firmware update window, Click Next.
Figure 186. Click Next, to update Firmware software with new loading package
9. Select the desired check box if you want to create backup, restore parameters
from backup file or delete the file automatically after parameter restore. Select
the location to save the file if you want to create backup. Click Start.
Figure 187. Parameter backup

Note: In ACS380, for successful parameters back up and restore, the drive needs
to be in local control mode. Hence, during a firmware update, if the drive is in
remote control mode, the tool automatically changes it to local control mode.
After the firmware update, the control mode is restored to its original mode.
10. Wait for the firmware to be loaded. The backup time can be more if you select
the parameter backup option.
Figure 188. Firmware installation

11. The message Parameters changed. Parameters are reloaded appears. Click OK.
Figure 189. Parameters changed confirmation

12. In the DONE! dialog box, Click Next.
Figure 190. Firmware update complete

13. Optional (only with access to DIB): Enter the service report information. For
more information, see section Create online service report on page 187.
Note: You need access to Drive installed base to send the service report.
14. Optional (only with access to DIB): Click Send.
The installation successful page appears.
Figure 191. Drive firmware installed confirmation

15. Click Close.
Drive backup
 Creating a backup of a drive
Note: To protect AP program, parameter backup is prevented when parameter
96.102 User lock functionality, bit 6 Protect AP is enabled.
1. Click on a connected drive and select Backup/restore.
Figure 192. Backup command

2. Select the file location for the backup and give a name for the backup file.
Figure 193. Backup/restore: select backup file location

3. Click Backup to start the backup process.
The backup process takes a few minutes.
You can also create a backup in the drive parameter view. See Creating a backup in
drive parameter view.
 Creating a backup in drive parameter view

1. In the parameters view, click on Save parameters to file icon.
Figure 194. Create backup in drive parameter view

2. Select a file location in your computer for the backup and give backup file name.
Click Save.
The backup process takes a few minutes.
 Creating a quick parameter backup (pro)

The quick parameter backup feature helps to create a faster parameter backup,
when the network speed is slow and effects the communication speed between
Drive Composer and the drive. In quick parameter backup, the Drive Composer
stores only the parameter groups that are viewed, expanded or edited. This helps to
save the parameter backup time and avoids parameter backup failure.
When the drive parameter backup is slow, the function automatically detects the
connection speed between the Drive Composer and the drive, and provides you an
option of quick parameter backup. You can select between a full parameter backup
or a quick parameter backup.
Figure 195. Quick drive parameter backup

Notes:
• This function is applicable when the drive is connected to the Drive Composer
via Ethernet cable.
• The restore function works as usual, i.e. the function restores the complete
parameter list.
To create a quick parameter backup,

2. In the Settings screen, select the option Quick parameter backup.
Figure 196. Connection sharing: Settings

3. Click Save to save the new settings.
4. You may be prompted to restart Drive Composer. Click OK, to restart.
You can select this option, and create a backup in the parameters view for a quicker
save operation and a smaller backup file. See Creating a backup in drive parameter
view.
Restoring a drive
 Restoring a drive backup
Note: Restoring parameter file overwrites the AP program. Parameter 96.102 User
lock functionality, bit 6 Protect AP is not applicable for restore function.
Figure 197. Restore command

Note: In the drives that does not support parameter restore in remote control
mode, a CHANGE THE CONTROL MODE warning appears to change the control
mode to local control mode.
Figure 198. Parameter restore change control mode warning

If you proceed the operation with remote control mode, the following error
message appears.
Figure 199. Parameter restore error

2. Select the backup file to restore to the drive.
Figure 200. Backup/restore: select restored backup file location

3. Click Restore.
All available components are restored from the backup file and all unavailable
components are preserved in the drive. A detailed status appears in the Restore
report.
Figure 201. Restore report window

4. You can also save the report as text file. In the Restore report window, click Save
report to text file. and save the file in your PC.
5. Save the file in your PC. Click Cancel to close the report.
 Restoring a backup in the drive parameter view

1. Open a parameter backup file. Click Download to device icon.
Figure 202. Backup/restore: Restore in drive parameter view

All available components are restored from the backup file and all unavailable
components are preserved in the drive.
 Restoring a set of components/parameters settings (pro)

With the Advanced restore function you can restore separate items or group of
items in the backup file.
Figure 203. Select Backup/restore

2. Click Advanced restore to select a restored backup file.
Figure 204. Click Advanced restore

3. Select a saved backup file and click Open.
4. In All Items, you can select single item(s) or a total group to restore. Click right
arrow (>>) to move the selected items to Selected items.
Figure 205. Advanced restore: Select separate or group items

Note: The message “Please remove the selected items to restore disabled
items.” appears inside the restore window only when you selected
• single item(s) and all other items are disabled
• a group item and all single items are disabled.
5. Click Restore.
The selected items are restored from the backup file and a restored successfully
message appears. Non-selected items are preserved in the drive.
Note:
• The parameter values that are not written to the drive are listed in the
restore report after the restore process.
• The drive does not allow to restore the grey items in the advanced list.
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Other functions

This chapter describes common functions that are not associated with any view or
window.
See topics:
Using Drive Installed Base service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Recovery and prevention of FB14 fault in drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
194
Using the Drive text editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
200
Using the Drive parameter conversion tool (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
203
Using the PSL2 data logger (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
206
Using the PSL2 data viewer (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
208
Adaptive programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Locking user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
RADIUS authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
178 Other functions
Using Drive Installed Base service

Drive Installed Base (Drive Installed Base) is a knowledge base for all information
about drives. Using Drive Installed Base service you can,
• register an ABB drive through Drive Composer (see page 178)
• obtain the required drive information (see page 183)
• create service reports (see page 186).
 Registering an ABB drive to Drive Installed Base service

1. From the drive context menu select Register drive, or go to Tools → Register
drive.
Figure 206. Register drive

If you used the drive context menu, make sure that Drive Composer is connected
online with the drive for successfully registering the drive. If you used Tools →
Register drive, you can register the drive when Drive Composer is either in
online/offline mode with the drive.
2. In the Drive registration tab, type the drive serial number (for example,
32400110) and click Validate. You can see the drive serial number on the type
designation label or see the drive’s hardware manual for more information.
Figure 207. Register drive: Drive serial number

Other functions 179
Drive Composer connects to Drive Installed Base portal (external website) and
validates the serial number with an associated type code. If the number is valid,
the drive type code is automatically filled. For example, PCB, CT BOARD.
Figure 208. Register drive: Drive type code

Note: You can register a serial number for first-time only. If attempted second
time, the message “This serial number has been already registered” is displayed.
180 Other functions
3. Enter drive location details in the appropriate fields.
Figure 209. Register drive: Drive location details

Field name Information
Site country Name of country where the drive is located, for example, India.
Company name Name of company where the drive is located. For example, ABB India.
Site name Site name where the drive is located.
Site city, Site postal code Name of city and postal code where the drive is located.
Site address Site address.
Plant/Building, Optional. Plant /building name and area/room where the drive is located.
Area/Room
Other functions 181
4. Type name and email address of the drive owner or the contact person details.
Phone number is optional.
Figure 210. Register drive: Drive owner details

5. Type/select drive information in the appropriate fields.
Figure 211. Register drive: Drive information

182 Other functions
Field name Information

Customer equipment id for the Optional. Customer identification of drive, if available.
Drive
Commissioning start up date Drive commissioned startup date.
Application Application where the drive is used (for example, Spinning).
Criticality in process Criticality of the application based on the time required to stop
the drive in the event of a fault.
Low - No direct impact
Medium - Delayed stop
High - Immediate stop
Industry Industry where the application is in use.
6. Check and accept the Terms and conditions, and click Next.
7. Check the summary of registered information and click Save.
Figure 212. Registering drive completed

The “Registration was completed successfully” message is displayed. You will
also receive an email to the registered email address
Other functions 183
 Searching a registered ABB drive in Drive Installed Base

You can search for information about an ABB drive that is registered in Drive
Installed Base service portal. Note: Make sure you have access permissions to Drive
Installed Base service portal.
1. From drive context menu select Search drive from DIB or go to Tools → Search
drive from DIB.
Figure 213. Search drive from Drive Installed Base

• If you used the drive context menu, Drive Composer extracts the drive serial
number directly from the connected drive. Otherwise the “Drive has not got
serial number” message is displayed.
• If you used Tools → Search drive from DIB, Drive Composer asks for serial
number.
2. Type the serial number and click Ok.
Figure 214. Search drive from Drive Installed Base: enter serial number
• If the serial number matches with the drive data in Drive Installed Base, Drive
Composer downloads all data related to the drive and opens in a separate
tab.
Figure 215. Search a drive from Drive Installed Base: Product info tab
• If you typed a wrong serial number or if the drive was not registered in Drive
Installed Base, the message ..... “Authorization failed, do you want to log in
again” or “Drive has not got serial number” is displayed.
184 Other functions
3. Click Product info, to view the drive information, for example, serial number,
type code, commissioning date, etc.
4. Click Service history, to view the maintenance history of the drive, for example,
event or service type, date of service, name of service engineer, etc. You can
download the attached service report file, if the file was added to the report.
Figure 216. Search drive in Drive Installed Base: Service history tab
5. Click Recommended services, to view the recommended drive services.
Figure 217. Search drive in Drive Installed Base: Recommended services

6. Click Components, to view the details of service components.
Figure 218. Search drive from Drive Installed Base: Components tab
Other functions 185
 Setting the Drive Installed Base server location

The drive data is stored only in two server locations: Europe and China. The default
location is Europe. For drives located in China, select China and for drives located in
countries other than China, select Europe.
2. In the Settings window, select the appropriate Drive Installed Base server
location. Example: Europe.
Figure 219. Settings: Use Drive Installed Base server location

3. Click Save.
The Drive Installed Base server location is set to the selected country.
186 Other functions
 Creating a service report from Drive Installed Base

You can create a service report for an ABB drive registered in Drive Installed Base, if
you have access permissions to the Drive Installed Base portal.
Note: The service report templates are predefined. However, if it is necessary to
change the template, contact your local ABB representative.
1. Click on the drive list, select Create service report or go to Tools → Create
service report.
Figure 220. Create service report from Drive Installed Base

2. In the Service reporting page, click Select.
Figure 221. Service report page: Select drive serial number

3. Select the appropriate drive. Click Ok.
Figure 222. Service report page: Select drive type

4. In the Service reporting page, type the drive serial number.
Other functions 187
5. In Select service type field, select the necessary service type, for example,
ACS880-01 Cooling fault - Code 4290.
Note: Drive Composer downloads the selected service type. If downloading
failed due to network error, you can use the previously downloaded Service pack.
6. If the registered drive serial number and service type matched with the Drive
Installed Base data, you can Create online service report or Creating offline
report. See sections below.
 Create online service report

Note: The contents in the report page are based on the service type and some
contents in the wizard may be filled with information from the drive if the serial
number matched with the drive.
In the below steps, see an example report of ACS880-01 Cooling fault.
1. Click on the drive list, select Create service report or go to Tools → Create
service report.
2. Wait while Drive Composer connects to the Drive Installed base.
3. In the service reporting page, click Select to select a connected drive or enter the
drive serial number.
4. Click Report online.
Figure 223. Create online service report: Report online

188 Other functions
5. In the General Info page, fill the necessary information. Click Next.
Note: All mandatory fields in this page and in the consecutive pages are marked
with an asterisk (*).
Figure 224. Create service report: General Info page

6. In the End customer page, type details of location where the drive is installed.
Click Next.
Figure 225. Create service report: End customer page

Other functions 189
7. In the Onsite check list, check and confirm that all actions are completed. Click
Next.
Figure 226. Create service report: Onsite checklist page

8. The Attachments page is optional. You can add the required attachments to
support the service report.
Figure 227. Create service report: Attachments

190 Other functions
9. In the Components list, confirm that the listed components are available in the
drive. Check against the listed component to report to Drive Installed Base
service. Click Next.
Figure 228. Create service report: Components list

10. The consecutive pages for Material data are optional. You can fill up to five
material data. Type the information if necessary and click Next.
Figure 229. Create service report: Material Info 1 page

Other functions 191
11. Navigate to Material data 5 and fill required data. Click Send.
Figure 230. Create service report: Material Info 5 page

12. Read and accept the privacy terms and conditions. Click Next.
Figure 231. Privacy terms and conditions

13. If report is sent, the message “Sending to Drive Installed Base completed”
appears. Click OK.
If report sending failed, Drive Composer prompts to save the report as Offline
reports, which you can try sending later. See Creating offline report.
192 Other functions
 Creating offline report

Note: The contents in the report are based on the service type and some contents in
the wizard may be filled with information from the drive if the serial number
matched with the drive.
1. In the service reporting page, click Create offline report.
A service report is generated and appears in the Offline reports table.
Figure 232. Offline report

2. Select the report and do the necessary actions:
• Click Edit, if it is necessary to modify the report. See section Create online
service report (step 3 onwards).
• Click Send, if the report is ready to send to Drive Installed Base.
• Click Remove, to delete a report. Confirm the message “The offline report
has not been sent to Drive Installed Base. Are you sure you want to remove it
and lose all changes?”
3. If you clicked Send, read and accept the privacy terms and conditions. Click Next.
Figure 233. Privacy notice summary

Other functions 193
4. If report is sent to Drive Installed Base service portal, the message “Sending to
Drive Installed Base completed” appears. Click OK.
Figure 234. Report sent to drives installed base

If report sending failed, Drive Composer prompts to save the report as Offline
reports, which you can try sending later.
194 Other functions
Recovery and prevention of FB14 fault in drive

When the fault FB14 is active, the drive’s control panel displays the fault message
(see figure below).
Figure 235. Control panel display of FB14 fault

Drive Composer can be used to remedy this fault by:
1. recovering the drive (see FB14 Recovery pack) and
2. preventing the fault (see FB14 Service pack).
You can check the status of Service pack installation in the System info window. See
Checking the status of Service pack (page 199).
 FB14 Recovery pack

1. If there is FB14 fault active in the drive, Drive Composer detects this and
prompts to recover the fault using FB14 Recovery pack. Click Start downloading
to run the Recovery pack. Follow instructions in the note and wait while
downloading is in progress.
Figure 236. FB14 fault active

Note: If downloading the Recovery pack failed, follow instructions in FB14 Recovery
and Service pack failure.
Other functions 195
2. After installation is completed, drive is recovered and FB14 fault is reset.
Figure 237. FB14 Recovery pack successful

The drive may be functional now, but the fault root cause still exists in the drive.
Proceed with installing FB14 Service pack, to completely prevent the FB14 fault.
 FB14 Service pack

3. In the Recover drive window, click FB14 Service pack.
Figure 238. Download FB14 Service pack

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4. In the FB14 Service pack window, click Continue. Follow instructions in the Note.
Figure 239. Install FB14 Service pack

5. Before installing the Service pack, Drive Composer creates a parameter backup.
Check Parameter backup.
Figure 240. FB14 Service pack installation

6. If you prefer to change the backup folder, browse to select a new folder and click
Start.
WARNING! Do not interrupt the drive during backup and loading process, this
may cause severe damage to the drive.
7. Wait while Drive Composer completes parameter backup and downloading.

Follow instructions in the note.
Figure 241. FB14 Service pack installation completed

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8. After installation is complete, Drive Composer sends the Service pack update
event to ABB server. Later this information is maintained in the Drives Installed
Base. Click Next.
Figure 242. FB14 Service pack installation DONE!

9. A thank you message appears to acknowledge the Service pack installation. You
can continue using the drive with the parameter backup saved in your PC. To
access the saved location, click on the link Open file location.
Figure 243. Send Service pack report

See also,
• Sending offline FB14 Service pack event
• FB14 Recovery and Service pack failure
• Checking the status of Service pack
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 Sending FB14 Service pack event

After the FB14 Service pack installation and update is completed, Drive Composer
automatically sends the service information to ABB server. The server is updated
periodically to transfer the service information to Drives Installed Base (Drive
Installed Base) in which the Drive history is maintained. See figure FB14 Service pack
installation DONE!.
 Sending offline FB14 Service pack event

If network was offline during FB14 fault remedy, the “.... no connection to ABB server”
message appears. Drive Composer saves the event report locally and confirms if the
report can be sent at the next start whenever the drive is online.
 FB14 Recovery and Service pack failure

If the Recovery and Service pack process failed, Drive Composer opens the default
mail client with filled message, for example, drive ID and Drive Composer version.
You can check the filled details and send the mail to ABB global technical support to
help diagnose the cause of failure.
Figure 244. FB14 Recovery and Service pack failure: email notification
Note: Drive ID is filled only when the Service pack installation fails. Drive Composer
attaches the log file to the mail. But you can also attach the backup file.
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 Checking the status of Service pack

You can check the status of Service pack installation from the System info window.
Figure 245. System info: Service pack update status

The following status appears in the System info window:
Status Description
Update Available indicates that the drive requires Service pack installation. ABB recommends
(Recommended) to install the Service pack to prevent any possible fault in the future.
To install,
1. Click on the status.
Note: Make sure that the drive is powered on and USB cable is connected
between drive control panel and PC.
2. Follow the instructions on how to proceed with installation. See, FB14
Service pack, step 7 onwards.
Updated indicates that Service pack is installed in the drive, and no further action is
required.
Not Required indicates that the memory unit or drive firmware includes the FB14 fault
remedy and drive does not require Service pack installation.
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Using the Drive text editor

You can manage user editable texts using the Drive text editor. The function allows
to read texts from the drive, to make changes and to update texts to the drive.
1. Select Tools  Drive Text Editor.
Figure 246. Drive text editor

2. Select the drive to work with and click Ok.
Figure 247. Drive text editor: Select drive

The Drive text editor is started and attached to the selected drive.
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3. Click Read, to read the data from the drive and make the changes in the column
Localized text. Also, select the Enable check box to display the contact
information in the panel.
Notes:
• The changed text appears as highlighted until it is saved.
• The contact info appears in the preview even if the Enable check box is not
selected.
Figure 248. Drive text editor: Localized text

4. Click Preview, to review the changes.
Preview of Contact info Preview of External fault 1 Preview of External fault 1

Fault label Warning label
Figure 249. Drive text editor: Preview localized text

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5. In the Drive text editor window, click Apply.

The changes are written to the drive and the message Parameters changed.
Parameters are reloaded appears.
Figure 250. Drive text editor: Parameters changed successfully

6. Click OK.
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Using the Drive parameter conversion tool (pro)

The parameter files of ACS800/ACS600 ABB drive types commissioned and
maintained with DriveWindow can be accessed with Drive Composer via the Drive
parameter conversion tool.
Note: Not all ACS800/ACS600 drives and software are supported.
1. Go to Tools  Drive parameter conversion tool.
Figure 251. Drive parameter conversion tool

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2. In the Drive Parameter Conversion Introduction screen, click Next.
Figure 252. Drive parameter conversion: Introduction

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3. Browse and select appropriate source and destination drive parameter files.
Figure 253. Drive parameter conversion: Browsing source and destination file
Note: Select an empty parameter file with default values. You must create an
offline parameter file (of the destination drive family) to select here.
4. Select a file name to save the target file. Click Next.
Note: Do not overwrite the empty file.
5. Answer Yes.
The Conversion report shows the parameters which are converted successfully
and failed. Read the report carefully and fix the parameter values manually for
which the conversion was not successful.
Figure 254. Drive parameter conversion: Results

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Using the PSL2 data logger (pro)

With BCU-x2 control unit, you can upload the PSL2 data logger files from the drive
flash memory to PC local hard drive. The files contain real time data from the
converter modules that help in fault tracing and analysis.
Note: The files can be uploaded from drive to local computer only. You cannot read
the contents or open the files. For any further assistance contact ABB customer
support.
 Uploading PSL2 data logger files

1. Go to Tools  PSL2 data logger.
Figure 255. PSL2 Data logger

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2. Move the PSU data logger file(s) that you want to upload to the right side box.
Use the right arrow (>>) or the left arrow (<<) button.
Figure 256. PSU datalogger file: select files
3. In the Upload directory field, click and select an upload folder in your PC
local hard drive.
4. Click Upload...
The selected files are transfered to your local folder.
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Using the PSL2 data viewer (pro)

You can open and view contents of the uploaded PSL2 data logger files in the PC
local hard drive. The files contain real time data from the converter modules that
help in fault tracing and analysis.
 Viewing PSL2 data logger files

1. Go to Tools  PSL2 Data Viewer.
PSL2 Data Viewer screen with PSL2 plotting tools appears. The plotting area is
empty by default. See PSL2 Data Viewer instructions below to open and save the
plot.
... file
Open
Save to CSV...
Save plot...
Figure 257. PSL2 Data viewer screen
 PSL2 Data Viewer instructions

The PSL2 plotting tools can be used to plot current and DC voltage using the uff or
csv file. The table below describes how to use the plotting tools. Match the below
instructions with the above PSL2 Data viewer screen.
Action Instruction
Opening uff or csv file. In the PSL2 Data Viewer window, click Open file icon and
select the file to open.
Saving the plot as csv file. Click Save to CSV icon.
Saving the plot into different file Click Save plot icon.
formats.
Selecting number of channels to view Select number of channels in the Number of visible channels
in the plot. drop-down list.
Viewing the selected channels. See in Selected channel drop-down list..
Aligning selected channels on the Click on Use only one axis check box.
same axis Use this option to draw all selected channels on the same axis.
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Action Instruction
Setting minimum and maximum Set required minimum and maximum values in the below fields
values of X-axis and Y-axis and click on Update axis button.
• Y-axis min
• Y-axis max
• X-axis min
• X-axis max
Note: The min/max values of X-axis and Y-axis are equal in all
visible plots.
Scaling X-axis and Y-axis Click on Auto Scale button.

automatically The largest and smallest values of data are scaled to Y-max Y-
min respectively.
Note: This action does not maintain the same scale in every
parallel axis.
Resetting min/max values of Y-axis to Click on Default Scale button.

default values The graph is reset to the updated default values.
Updating calculation parameters to Set current and voltage values in Curr meas range [A] and
plot and recalculate the data DC meas range [V]. Click on Update button.
Viewing different plots Click on the tabs to view the required plot:
• Total Current and DC SI
• Sum currents %
• Phase X current diff %
• Sum current filtered %
• DC voltage diff %
• Module currents % and DC %
Inside the plot you can also do the • use the right mouse button to move (pan) the plot
following actions using keypad and up/down. The x-/ y-axis moves accordingly.
mouse: • use the mouse wheel to zoom the plot. Zooming multiple
channels works best when the cursor is placed on an
empty space i.e. top of upper axis, below the lower axis,
or between the axis.
• mark a rectangle with Ctrl+Right mouse button or
Ctrl+Left mouse button to zoom the marked area
• hold the Left mouse button to view the plot tracker
• press 'A' key to reset the axis to set values
• press Ctrl+C to copy the bitmap of plot.
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Adaptive programming
Adaptive programming is a feature to control the operation of a drive by
parameters. Each parameter has a fixed set of choices or a setting range. The
parameters make programming easy, but the choices are limited. You cannot
customize the operation further.
The Adaptive programming makes easy customizing possible without the need of a
special programming tool or language. The program is built of function blocks.
Figure 258. Adaptive programming

For further information on Adaptive programming, refer Adaptive programming
application guide in Related documents.
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Locking user interface

A user interface lock function is implemented to notify the device lock states, for
example, when parameter system is locked or when file downloading is disabled.
The function prevents you from:
• uploading device data, when file download function is disabled or when
parameter system is locked
• creating device backup when the device is in protected state.
The function is implemented in DCPT-01 and DCET-01. See below sections that
describe the lock states visible in different pages or views in the Drive Composer.
 Lock state in System info page

Go to the System info page by right clicking on the selected drive in the drive list and
select System info. The different lock states displayed in the System info page are
listed below.
Device lock state Lock state messages
Initial state Set button is enabled.
Parameter system Set button is disabled. When you mouse hover the button, the tooltip
is locked “Parameters are locked on drive” appears.
File download is Set button is disabled. When you mouse hover the button, the tooltip “File
disabled downloading is disabled on drive” appears.
 Lock state in parameter view

The user interface lock states are displayed in the following parameters view:
• Parameters view for online drive (see page 73)
• Custom parameter view (see page 86)
• Offline parameter view (see page 90)
• File parameter view (see page 73)
In the parameters view, the device lock states, i.e. Parameter system is locked or the
File downloading is disabled, are accessible when you mouse hover the below two
buttons:
• Save parameters to file
• Download to device
The table below lists the different device states displayed in the parameters view.
The example screens are from the custom parameter view.
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Note: The two buttons listed above may be hidden and may not be visible in all
views. When data in the view is loaded for different drives, the drive which is
connected may not show the correct state of the buttons until you change the drive.
Initial state Save parameters to file and Download to device buttons are enabled.
Save parameters to file
Download to device
Parameter system Save parameters to file button is enabled. Download to device button is
is locked disabled. When you mouse hover the disabled button, the tooltip “Parameters
are locked on drive” appears.
File download is Save parameters to file button is enabled. Download to device button is
disabled disabled. When you mouse hover the disabled button, the tooltip “File
downloading is disabled on drive” appears.
 Lock state in Backup/Restore page

Go to the Backup/Restore page by right clicking on the selected drive in the drive list
and select Backup/Restore. The different lock states displayed in the
Backup/Restore page are listed below.
Initial state All buttons, Backup, Restore and Advanced restore are enabled.
Note: Advanced restore button is available only in Drive Composer pro, DCPT-
01 (code: 3AUA0000108087).
Parameter system Backup button is enabled. Restore and Advance restore buttons are disabled.
is locked When you mouse hover the disabled buttons, the tooltip “Parameters are
locked on drive” appears.
Note: Advanced restore button is available only in Drive Composer pro, DCPT-
01 (code: 3AUA0000108087).
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File download is Backup button is enabled. Restore and Advance restore buttons are disabled.
disabled When you mouse hover the disabled buttons, the tooltip “File downloading is
disabled on drive” appears.
Note: Advanced restore is available only in Drive Composer pro, DCPT-01

(code: 3AUA0000108087).
 Lock state in Safety settings page (pro)

Go to the Safety settings page by right clicking on the selected drive in the drive list
and select Safety settings. The different lock states displayed in the Safety settings
page are listed below.
Note: The lock state messages are visible only in Drive Composer pro, DCPT-01
(code: 3AUA0000108087).
Initial state Buttons enabled:

• Read settings from drive
• Apply settings to drive
• Print report
• Reboot FSO
• Change password.
Load from file is always enabled.

Save to file is enabled only when data is read.
Parameter system Buttons disabled:

is locked • Read settings from drive
• Print report
• Reboot FSO
When you mouse hover the disabled buttons, the tooltip “Parameters are
locked on drive” appears.
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File download is Buttons disabled:

disabled • Read settings from drive
• Print report
• Reboot FSO
When you mouse hover the disabled buttons, the tooltip “File downloading is
disabled on drive” appears.
 Lock state in Drive text editor (pro)

Go to Tools  Drive Text Editor. Select the drive to work with and click Ok. The Drive
text editor screen appears.
The different lock states displayed in the Drive text editor are listed below.
Note: The lock state messages are visible only in Drive Composer pro, DCPT-01
(code: 3AUA0000108087).
Initial state Read button is always enabled.

Apply button is enabled only when text is changed in the Localized text
column.
Parameter system Read button is always enabled.

is locked If you changed text in the Localized text column, the changes are not
effective and the Apply button is disabled. When you mouse hover the
disabled button, the tooltip “Parameters are locked on drive” appears.
File download is Read button is always enabled.

disabled If you changed text in the Localized text column, the changes are not
effective and the Apply button is disabled. When you mouse hover the
disabled button, the tooltip “File downloading is disabled on drive”
appears.
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RADIUS authentication
 RADIUS authentication overview
With RADIUS authentication function you can protect drive data by limiting access to
certain operations of the drive. The function is accessible via Drive Composer PC tool
when the drive is connected to the RADIUS server, for example, via USB or Ethernet
connection. The function is activated in the drive with parameter 59.30 Radius
authentication enable. When the function is enabled, Drive Composer will prompt to
login to the drive before you make changes to the drive data.
Note: If drive is not enabled with RADIUS authentication function, the drive
operations are not limited and all functionalities are available.
For information about the RADIUS server and configuring the drive, see in below
sections. See also Annexure B: Radius authentication (page 235).
 RADIUS protocol overview

Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) is a commonly used
networking/authentication protocol to manage access to the Internet or internal
networks, wireless networks, and integrated e-mail services. The protocol operates
using UDP communication with synchronous request-response manner. For more
information, see RADIUS in Wikipedia.
 RADIUS authentication prerequisites

Make sure
• you are connected to the RADIUS server (Drive Composer ↔ Drive ↔ RADIUS
server), for example, via USB or Ethernet connection. See Example: Network
configurations via Ethernet connection (page 236).
• you have defined the required user access levels to the RADIUS server. See
definition of ABB vendor specific attribute (page 237). Information of all
authenticated users is located in the RADIUS server.
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 Configuring RADIUS authentication and offline credentials

In Drive Composer, you can configure drive authentication details and offline
credentials.
2. In the Settings window, Radius config is enabled if you logged in with Service
access level. Click Radius config.
Figure 259. Enable Radius config.

3. In the RADIUS settings window,
• enter the shared secret password (authentication details). See description
below.
Default password = SharedSecret
• select target RADIUS server
• upload offline credential XML file. See description below.
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Click Save.
Figure 260. Radius settings window

Note: The configuration if effective for all drives using the selected RADIUS
server.
Shared secret
Secret password to encrypt the authentication request sent by drive to RADIUS
server.
Note: The shared secret password of drive and server should match to correctly
process the authentication requests from the server.
Upload offline credentials

• Offline credentials are available in an XML file format and are used as backup to
login when the connection to RADIUS server failed and drive failed to
authenticate access. If you have the required access level (Service level), then you
can create a new list of offline credentials and send to the drive via Drive
Composer. Go to View → Settings → Radius config.
• If the drive was able to send the authentication request to RADIUS server
within the defined RADIUS communication timeout, then drive will check if
given user name and password is available in the offline credentials list. If the
credentials matched with that of drive, Drive Composer prompts to login to
the drive just like the RADIUS server based authentication.
• If drive was not able to send the request, e.g. network cable was
disconnected, then offline authentication is not executed.
 Activating RADIUS authentication function

You can enable RADIUS authentication function, when drive authentication feature is
disabled.
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1. Make sure,
• the drive is connected to RADIUS server over Ethernet connection. See
Example: Network configurations via Ethernet connection.
• your user access level is Service. See Supported user access levels.
2. In Drive Composer’s parameter window, configure the following parameters in
group 59 Gen Embedded Ethernet. For more information, see technical
document of RADIUS parameters.
Parameter Description
59.04 Emb Eth IP settings IP settings, e.g. Static IP
59.05 Emb Eth IP address IP address of the drive
59.06 Emb Eth subnet mask Subnet mask of the drive. This value must match with the subnet
mask of your PC.
59.07 Emb Eth gateway Gateway address of the drive used to communicate with other
devices in the network. This value is also the IP address of your PC or
the router in the network.
59.30 Radius Activates RADIUS authentication function in the drive. The function
authentication enable can be activated only when parameters 59.04...59.07 have valid
values. For example, if IP address is 0.0.0.0, a write failed error occurs
while activating the function.
59.32 Radius server IP IP address of RADIUS server.

address Note: The Radius server IP address is not part of the drive parameter
backup. Hence, during parameter backup, store the Radius server IP
address separately.
59.33 Radius server port UDP port of RADIUS server
59.34 Radius server Delay time (milliseconds) to communicate between the drive and
communication timeout RADIUS server.
Note: If delay time is too low, drive authentication to login may fail.
Default time = 1500 ms
59.35 Radius server Number of attempts drive failed to communicate with RADIUS server.
communication retry count Note: If this count is too low, drive authentication to login may fail.
Default count = 1
If RADIUS authentication function is activated,

• drive moves to unauthenticated state
• drive navigation feature is locked
• Drive Composer closes all drive related views
• Drive Composer prompts to login to the drive before you make any changes
to the drive data. See Login with RADIUS authentication.
3. Restart the drive.
 Disable RADIUS authentication

You can disable RADIUS authentication with parameter 59.30 when you are still
logged in to RADIUS server. The authentication and offline credentials are disabled,
but the drive will still be in logged in state and you can continue working with the
drive.
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 Login with RADIUS authentication

If the connected drive is enabled with RADIUS authentication,
• a lock symbol appears next to the drive icon to indicate that drive is locked for
editing and
• a login button appears at the top-right corner. The first drive in the drive list
requests authentication. You can also login using the drive navigation list and
select the drive to authenticate.
Lock
Login
Figure 261. Radius config. enabled Drive Composer window

1. Click the Login button.
2. In the login window, enter the drive username and password.
Figure 262. Drive Composer login window

Note: Login is successful only when the credentials of drive match with that of
RADIUS server. If the credentials are not matching, you may have to shut down
the RADIUS server and login to the drive using offline credentials (i.e. service user
access level). For default offline credentials, contact your local ABB
representative.
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If login was successful:

• drive is accessible and the lock symbol changes to indicate the current drive
state
• drive control toolbar is enabled and
• drive related views can be opened.
Note: After successful login to one drive, the same credentials are automatically
used to unlock other drives.
 Drive backup and restore

The RADIUS authentication parameters 59.30...59.35, Shared secret and Offline
credentials are not part of drive backup and thus cannot be restored to drive. If a
drive is restored from a backup file, the existing values of RADIUS parameters,
Shared secret and offline credentials are preserved.
Annexure A: Creating Drive Installed Base service report template 221
15
Annexure A: Creating Drive
Installed Base service report
template

This chapter describes the factors to consider when creating a service report
template file for Drive Installed Base (DIB).
See topics:
Creating a template for Drive Installed Base service report (Internal use only) . 222
Generic wizard step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
224
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
224
Common properties of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
ComboBox properties of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
DataGridView properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
DataBindings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
228
DataSource . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
DataTarget. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Saving the DC wizard template in StepDesigner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Deploying a template file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Localizing service report templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
222 Annexure A: Creating Drive Installed Base service report template
Creating a template for Drive Installed Base service

report (Internal use only)
Note: Service report templates are created by authorized ABB personnel only. If you
need to create template, contact your local ABB representative.
You can create a template file for Drive Installed Base service report using the Step
Designer tool. You will need necessary permissions to access the tool. The tool has
different steps (see page 224) and components (see page 224), but not all of them
are used in the Drive Installed Base service reporting template.
The project file (SDDIBTemplate.xml) is located in the Drive Installed Base service
portal. The file contains all currently supported components and databindings (see
page 228). See descriptions in below sections.
Figure 263. Drive installed Base service portal

The example screens show General Information for service actions.
Figure 264. General info window

Generic wizard step

The Generic wizard step is used in the Drive Installed Base template structure.
Currently, the template supports only this step.
The table below lists the sections and properties of the Generic wizard step used in
the Drive Installed Base service report.
Section Property Comment
Configuration Display Name (presented as Mandatory to fill this value.

“Title” in Drive Installed Base
service report)
Description Appears below “Title”
DC Wizard Printing AddToReport Determines that page is visible on print

preview.
Components
The table below lists the components used in Drive Installed Base service reports.
Component Presented as ...
CommentsControl multiline text component
NumericTextBox numeric component

Note: Accepts numeric values only.
CheckBox, checkbox
ThreeStateCheckBox
TextBox, one-line text components

BinaryTextBox,
StringTextBox,
HexTextBox
Filechooser user file selectable component
ComboBox drop-down list
DataGridView table
 Common properties of components

The following properties are common for the components defined in Drive Installed
Base service report.
Section Property Comment
Configuration DataBinding Defines data input and output of the component.

See also DataBinding xx.
DefaultValue Defines default value of the component. This value

is used if source databinding is not defined.
Display Name Appears as “Title” in service report. This is a

mandatory value.
enabled (value) Defines that component is read-only
enabled (expression) Not supported
ValueRequired Defines if value must be filled.

True = Value is required before navigating to the
next page.
False = Value is not required
DC Wizard Printing AddToReport Determines the print preview of service report

page.
BlankLineAfter Adds one empty line in print report after this

component.
OmitIfEmpty Does not print the component if there is no value.
PageBreakAfter Adds page break in print report after this

component.
 ComboBox properties of components

You can use the following combo box property to define the components in Drive
Installed Base service report.
Property Comment
PossibleValues Shows values in the drop down list. Selecting a value opens a new editor. You
(value) can add, change or remove a value. See example screen below.
In the new editor, you can define name and value of the property. Data in the
Value field is sent to Drive Installed Base service. Make sure that this data is
synchronized with the expected data value.
PossibleValues Not supported

(expression)
 DataGridView properties
You can use the following data grid view property to define components in Drive
Installed Base service report.
Property Comment
DCWizardColumns Defines columns in the table. Selecting a column value opens a new editor.
You can add, change or remove a column value. See example screen below.
In the new editor, you can define the column properties:
Column property Comment
DataBinding Defines data input and output. See also DataBindings

(page 228).
Enabled Enables read-only column mode.
Name Defines column header text.
PossibleValue Defines possible values if column type is DropDown.

Note: This property is not supported for other
column types.
Type Defines following data types: String, Numeric, Date,

CheckBox, DropDown
Note: Columns defined are not visible in StepDesigner, but are visible only in
Drive Installed Base service report wizard.
DataBindings
DataBindings define how to fill the component with data and to where the filled data
must be sent. The Drive Installed Base service report includes two types of
DataBinding properties:
• DataSource
• DataTarget
You can fill the properties using existing DataBinding properties in the StepDesigner
tool. See the sample format below:
"{DataSourceBinding}{DataTargetBinding}"
The format is converted to:
DataSource = "DataSourceBinding"
DataTarget = "DataTargetBinding"
If value in “DataBinding” does not match with the previous format, the value is
assigned to
"DataSource" property and "DataTarget" remains empty.
 DataSource
DataSource is a DataBinding property that defines how component data must be
filled if you started the service report wizard for the first time and default value was
empty.
See the data source list supported by Drive Composer PC tool:
Property Comment
DateTimeNow Defines current date
Par.G.I Drive parameter group and index.

For example, Par.1.11, means that Drive Composer reads value from parameter
group 1 and index 11 of the selected drive.
Info.ID System info ID number or drive info defined by ID.

For example, Info.1, means that Drive Composer reads drive serial number.
UserEmail Email ID of user logged in to Drive Installed Base service.
Drive Data object received from Drive Installed Base service. For example,
Drive.SerialNumber–reads drive serial number
Drive.EndCustomer.Name–reads end customer name
Drive.Site.StreetAddress–reads site address where the drive is installed
Property Comment
Component Drive components for table data. Each column has an appropriate component
type property as its DataSource. See below example code:
<Components>
<Component c:type="CfrTable" id="DataGridView_1"
dataBinding="{Component}{}">
<DCWizardColumns>
<Column name="Version" databinding="{Version}{}" type="String"
enabled="tru
e" />
<Column name="Description" databinding="{}{Description}"
type="String" enab
led="true" />
</DCWizardColumns>
</Component>
• Each row fills with a component property
• The column name Version reads data from Component.Version property
• The column name Description reads value from Component.Description
property.
 DataTarget
DataTarget is a DataBinding property that defines how to send value of current
component to Drive Installed Base service. Drive Composer sends the value to
multiple object types of Drive Installed Base service.
DataTarget objects
The table below list the objects created based on DataTarget definitions:
Object Subtypes
DriveComposerServiceEvent ServiceEventWarrranty
ServiceEventFault
Collection of objects of ServiceEventReplacedPart type
ServiceEventSite
ServiceEventEndCustomer
ServiceEventFieldServiceEngineer
Collection of objects of MaterialCodeInstalled type
ServiceEventServiceProvider
OnSiteActivities
• Commissioning
• Collection of Fault type objects
• Collection of Attachment type objects
MaintainedComponent -
(collection of objects)
DataTarget examples
If DataTarget =... Value fills this property
DriveComposerServiceEvent.SerialNumber SerialNumber in object type

DriveComposerServiceEvent
ServiceEventEndCustomer.Name Name in object type ServiceEventEndCustomer,

which is defined as property EndCustomer in object
type DriveComposerServiceEvent
ServiceEventWarranty.ResponsibleUnit ResponsibleUnit in object type

ServiceEventWarranty, which is defined as property
Warranty in object type
DriveComposerServiceEvent
The objects defined as collection, use the DataTarget in two ways:

Fault.Code–value from this component fills property Code in object type Fault. If you
added more than one component, Drive Composer sends only the value of first
component in the page to Drive Installed Base service.
Fault.Code|1...3–based on components with three different bindings three objects
of Fault type are created. You can define more than one collection element on one
page.
Saving the DC wizard template in StepDesigner

After you designed a service report template with the StepDesigner tool using
components, databindings, etc., save the template file to Drive Composer reporting
wizard format (.dcwiz) and set the file as custom printing template file format
(.xaml). The custom printing template defines the common appearance of printed
pages like header, footer, etc.
To save the template file,
1. In StepDesigner, go to File → Save DC Wizard template.
Figure 265. Save DC Wizard template

The file is saved in .dcwiz format.
2. Click Yes, to set the file as custom printing template file (.xaml format) or click
No, to use the default printing template.
Figure 266. Set custom printing template

Note:
• The template must contain a ContentControl named "cc".
• ABB recommends that you use the same name for both files for better
identification.
Deploying a template file

The Service reporting (create_service_report.html) module contains all service
report template files. You can see a range of entries in the Select service type list.
Each entry refers to a template file.
To deploy a template file,
1. Create a template structure in StepDesigner tool. See Creating a template for
Drive Installed Base service report (Internal use only) on page 222.
2. Save the file to StepDesigner format.
3. Create a .dcwiz file. See steps for Saving the DC wizard template in
StepDesigner.
ABB recommends that you use the same name for both files for better
identification.
4. If you have multiple templates, repeat steps 1...3.
5. Create a zip file of the multiple files.
6. Upload the zip file to Drive Installed Base service portal. If you do not have the
necessary permissions, you can request the Drive Installed Base team to upload
the files.
Localizing service report templates

Consider the following points,
• Whenever you change the language settings in Drive Composer, see the localized
templates list in service types of Service reporting (create_service_report.html)
module.
• Language files are recognized by their file names. For example,
• File.dcwiz or File_en.dcwiz refers to English template file.
• File_pl.dcwiz refers to Polish template file.
• File_fi.dcwiz refers to Finnish template file.
• When you selected a language, all properties (Display Name, Description, Name,
etc.) are translated to their respective languages.
• When you selected a language, the files matching that language selection are
only visible. If a particular language file does not exist, then English version is
displayed as default.
Example:
The below example cases show the list of files visible when you selected a language.
The template file is a zip file of following files.
• File.dcwiz
• SecondFile.dcwiz
• ThirdFile_en.dcwiz
• File_fi.dcwiz
• FourthFile_fi.dcwiz
Case If language selected is... The Select service type dropdown lists the following files:
Case 1 English • File

• SecondFile
• ThirdFile_en
Case 2 Finnish • File_fi

• SecondFile
• ThirdFile_en
• FourthFile_fi
Annexure B: Radius authentication 235
16
Annexure B: Radius
authentication

This chapter describes any additional information needed for Radius authentication.
See topics:
Example: Network configurations via Ethernet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
236
ABB vendor specific attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Supported user access levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Offline credentials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Default credentials: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
236 Annexure B: Radius authentication
Example: Network configurations via Ethernet

connection
The table below lists the possible Ethernet configurations for Radius server
authentication. See also RADIUS authentication (page 215).
Connection type Description
Single drive -single Drive Composer PC tool is connected to a drive which is connected to the Radius
server server.
Multiple drives - Drive Composer PC tool is connected to multiple drives via router and each drive is
single server connected to a single instance of Radius server, thus each drive has the same set
(Recommended) of users, who can authenticate.
Multiple drives - Drive Composer PC tool is connected to multiple drives via a router and each drive
multiple servers is connected to a separate instance of Radius server. This type of connection may
cluster accessibility, and thus administration of drives and user credentials needs to
be handled with care when settings are changed. It is also possible to have different
set of authentication credentials in separate instances of Radius servers, which may
allow login to all drives, or just to some drives.
Multiple drives - With Multiple drives - multiple servers connection (see in above row), there may be
multiple servers instances of server failure, for example, due to multiple requests at the same time.
with load balancer This kind of fault occurrences or server load can be overcome using a load bal-
ancer. For example, when the Radius server receives multiple requests, and if the
first instance fails, then the second instance is activated automatically and allows to
login.
Annexure B: Radius authentication 237
ABB vendor specific attribute

Each user’s access level defined by the Radius server is based on the ABB vendor
specific attribute defined for vendor id: 43194. The attribute contains one sub-
attribute (id 1) containing a numeric value (uint32) defining the user access level. If
this user access level is missing from the Radius server, drive will ignore the
response as invalid.
The vendor specific attributes are defined based on the used Radius server and how
it is configured. For more information, see the Radius server manual.
 Supported user access levels

Value Type Description
0 None User is defined in the Radius server, but login is disabled.
100 Basic Login allowed, but cannot reconfigure Radius settings.
200 Service Allows login and can change Radius settings using Drive Composer.
You cannot login with any other user access levels other than the above list. For
more information about ABB vendor specific attribute, see Drives Wikipage.
Offline credentials
Offline credentials are used to connect to drives when the drive is not able to
connect to the Radius authentication server.
Offline authentication is enabled only when:
• Radius authentication is enabled and Radius server configuration is valid in drive
settings.
• Drive is able to send Radius Access-Request to Radius server without errors.
• Radius server does not respond at all (within the receive timeout of the drive).
By default the drive has at least one offline user credential to allow offline
authentication. The offline credentials are defined in an XML format. For access to
the XML file, contact your local ABB representative.
 Default credentials:
User name = localuser
Password = localpassword
User access level = Service
You can redefine the offline user credentials via Drive Composer. Go to View →
Settings → Radius config.
Note:
• There may be limitations in the length of username and password. Follow the
standard regulations.
• If the encoded output file cannot be read by drive, drive will discard it and use
the default offline credentials defined in the drive.
238 Annexure B: Radius authentication
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1. Introduction to the manual

2. Overview of Drive Composer

3. Installation and uninstallation of Drive Composer

Creating a panel bus with Drive Composer (pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

5. Main user interface components

Types of offline files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Datalogger commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

11. Control diagrams (pro)

12. FSO configuration (pro)

13. Drive configuration

14. Other functions

15. Annexure A: Creating Drive Installed Base service report template

DataTarget examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

16. Annexure B: Radius authentication

Contents of this chapter

Purpose of the manual

Drive Composer Compatible features

Terms and abbreviations used in this manual

BOL Business Online. A common customer interface with electronic

CCE Common Connectivity Engine

Copy/Download Visible parameters of a parameter window or custom parameter window

Term or abbreviation Explanation

DriveAP Adaptive Programming of a drive. Functionality of a drive can be modified

DOFS Drives Online Firmware Storage

FENA-xx Ethernet adapter module for ABB drives.

FPNO-xx PROFINET fieldbus adapter module for ABB drives.

Online/Offline In Online mode PC tool is connected with the drive.

RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. RADIUS is an authentication

Term or abbreviation Explanation

Save parameters Visible parameters of a parameter window or custom parameter window

TLS Transport Layer Security. Protocol to protect data transfer on an Ethernet

Workspace Workspace consists of the user interface status, such as parameters

Drive firmware manuals and guides Code (English)

Option manuals and guides

Contents of this chapter

Drive Composer PC tool overview

Drive Composer entry Vs pro

Parameter window features

Search/Modify/Print parameters Yes Yes

Save parameters to a file Yes Yes

Quick drive parameter backup No Yes

Copy/download parameters to a drive Yes Yes

Customize parameter windows Yes Yes

Edit parameters offline No Yes

Compare parameters between parameter lists or drives No Yes

Create and work with User set functionality No Yes

Diagnostics and monitor window features

Monitor maximum 26 signals for professional analysis of a single drive or No Yes

Save the monitored data to the hard drive of a PC Yes Yes

Export monitored data to a PC using tab separated file Yes Yes

View contents of an event logger (faults, warnings) Partly Yes

Restore or clone a drive using Backup/Restore feature Yes Yes

Restore a set of components/parameter settings using Advanced restore feature No Yes

Use PC to analyze data logged in a drive by a data logger No Yes

Create and execute macro scripts No Yes

Update drive firmware No Yes

Connect network drives via Ethernet or with a panel bus No Yes

Connect point-to-point USB through a panel port Yes Yes