DriveStudio 1.5
1.7.2009

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*** BEFORE YOU START THE PROGRAM, PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY ***

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1. Overview
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	DriveStudio is an easy-to-use commissioning and maintaining 
	tool for ABB ACSM1 and similar AC drives.

	DriveStudio is designed to run in Microsoft Windows 2000, 
	Windows XP or Windows Vista operating systems on IBM-compatible
	PCs.


2. System requirements
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	- Processor:		Pentium 800 MHz or faster
	- Operating System:	Windows 2000, Windows XP or
				Windows Vista
	- Display: 		1024x768 256 colors
	- System Memory (RAM):	256 MB
	- Hard Disk Space:	20 MB
	- Other:		CD Drive and a free serial port

 
3. Installation
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	1. Run the SETUP.EXE from the root directory of this CD.
	2. Follow the instructions given by the Installation 
	   Wizard.


4. Getting Help
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	- User manual can be found in PDF-format in the
	  DriveStudio installation directory.


5. Known issues
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	- When monitoring multiple drives the time synchronization
	  between the drives may go off during long monitoring session.
	  This is due to drive's internal clocks running at slightly
	  different speeds.

	- ACSM1 Drives having 1.13 or newer firmware version cannot be 
	  monitored at the same time with drives with older firmware
	  versions.	  


6. Contact Information
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	If you have any comments or want help with DriveStudio 
	problems, feel free to contact us. 

	The e-mail address is drive.care@fi.abb.com.

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