PM632 ABB module

　　application. An especially useful feature is that parameter setting is done, “flashed in,” without a power connection to the drive; in fact, it is not even necessary to fully unpack the drive. “This also makes it easy for distributors to pre-configure drives before delivery, and helps high-volume OEMs to streamline the commissioning process,” Mikolajczak said. FlashDrop allows the menu structure to be customized. Parameters can be set and hidden, changing the appearance of the menu for faster set up and configuration. It also enables users to copy parameters readily between drives: they simply are uploaded into the FlashDrop unit and then downloaded into a second drive. The FlashDrop unit can be connected to a PC for additional storage capacity, and parameter sets also can be created or edited using the DrivePM (Parameter Manager) PC interface. FlashDrop is quick and convenient to use, and no specialized drive knowledge is required.