6 Parameters6.2 drivesConnectDE1 variable speed starter 09/14 MN040011EN www.eaton.com 836.2 drivesConnectfigure 60: Main drivesConnect components on start screenThe drivesConnect parameter configuration software can be used with acomputer to quickly configure, operate, and diagnose a DE1 variable speedstarter, as well as to document its settings (by printing and saving parameterlists) and transfer data. The program can be downloaded from the Internet(www.eaton.eu) and installed. drivesConnect can run on the Windows 7,Windows 8, and Windows XP operating systems. Older Windows operatingsystems are not supported.To connect a computer with drivesConnect to the DE1 variable speed starter,you will need to use the starter's front RJ45 interface and either theDX-CBL-PC-1M5 interface converter or the DX-COM-STICK Bluetoothconnection module.6.3 Modbus RTUModbus RTU can be used to cyclically configure the parameters of andcontrol the DE1 variable speed starter through a centrally controlled bussystem.To connect the DE1 device to the bus system, you will need to use thedevice's front RJ45 interface with connection cable DX-CBL-RJ45-…(patch cable) and a DX-SPL-RJ45-… (T-plug connector) splitter.￫ For more information on the drivesConnect program and therequired accessories (DX-CBL-PC-1M5 or DX-COM-STICK),please refer to the appendix.￫ For more information on Modbus RTU, please refer to￫ Chapter 7, “Modbus RTU”, Page 111.
