The software is built to be both powerful and user-friendly. One of its key features is the ability to work in an "offline mode". This means you can configure and edit parameters at your desk, back at the office, long before you ever plug into the physical drive on the factory floor. When you are on-site, it provides a built-in control panel to start, stop, set direction, and adjust the speed and torque reference values of the connected drive, offering complete local control.
: View, edit, save, and compare parameter sets.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\DWL2.exe] @="C:\Program Files (x86)\DriveWare\DriveWindow Light 2\DWL2.exe"
For Windows 10 and Windows 11 environments, consider using a virtual machine with Windows 7 to ensure stable operation.
Always refer to the drive-specific firmware manual for detailed information about parameters and their effects. ABB provides this documentation through their technical library.
DriveWindow Light streamlines the entire life cycle of a drive with the following capabilities: Drive PC tools DriveWindow Light - ABB
No. DriveWindow Light does not support ACS880 drives. For ACS880, use DriveStudio or Drive Composer from ABB.
DriveWindow Light 2.94 is a lightweight application designed to run on older hardware, which is common in industrial environments.
