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The ACx-AP-x control panel
The ACx-AP-x control panel is the user interface of the inverter unit, providing the essential
controls such as Start/Stop/Direction/Reset/Reference, and the parameter settings for the
control program.
The control panel can be mounted on the cabinet door using a DPMP-01 mounting platform
(available separately).
With frame R1i...R5i inverter modules, the panel can be mounted on the panel holder on
the cover of the module.
One control panel can be used to control several inverter units through a panel link provided
that each unit is equipped with panel holder or an FDPI-02 module.
Note:
A control panel is required for the commissioning of an ACS880 drive system, even if the
Drive composer PC tool is used.
For details on the control panel, see ACX-AP-x Assistant control panels User's manual
(3AUA0000085685 [English]).
Control by PC tools
There is a USB connector on the front of the panel that can be used to connect a PC to the
drive. When a PC is connected to the control panel, the control panel keypad is disabled.
For more information section Connecting a PC.