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DriveWare® 7

DriveWare Software

(Current Version - released Aug 2012)

DriveWare® 7 software is used to commission, troubleshoot, and integrate all ADVANCED Motion Controls' Digiflex® Performance™ digital servo drives. All drive limits, control loops (current, velocity, and position), and event handling can be configured in DriveWare. Notable features include a fully functional multi-channel oscilloscope, function generator and user friendly layout and interface.

System Requirements:

Windows XP, Windows 7, .NET 4.0 Framework

Minimum 1 GHz, Minimum 2GB RAM

Downloads  
DriveWare Software

DriveWare® 7 - Configuration Software allows a Windows based PC to communicate and configure a DigiFlex® Performance™ series servo drive (33MB)
Hardware Manual
 DriveWare® 7 Software Manual (9.0MB)
Hardware Manual
 DriveWare® 7 Quick Reference Guide - a brief step-by-step guide outlining the recommended process for configuring a DigiFlex® Performance™ Servo Drive in DriveWare 7 (3.4MB)

DriveWare® 7 Overview

DriveWare 7 features a brand new user interface common to everyday applications. Panels, tabs, toolbars, and icons can all be scaled and customized to fit different monitors and resolutions.

 DriveWare main screen.

The powerful new Motion Engine feature brings Indexing and the ability to fashion custom motion profiles conveniently within the DriveWare™ 7.0 interface.


Create up to 16 unique Index tasks by defining position, velocity, and acceleration/deceleration values. Indexes can be either Relative or Absolute motion profiles. Once created, Indexes can be activated using the Motion Panel, digital inputs, or by using external network command.

 Indexing Configuration.

The built-in oscilloscope and function generator make it easy to find the optimal tuning gains quickly and achieve the highest performance. The effect of gain changes can be observed in real time and adjustments can be made while the system is in operation.


DriveWare 7 also features the new Motion Panel tool, used to execute pre-defined Indexes, Dynamic IndexesJogs, and PVT motion profiles. The Motion Panel also displays current motion profile data and Motion Engine status.

 Digital Oscilloscope with Motion Panel.

Drive configuration and setup windows are categorized and accessed through the Setup Panel, a 'tree-view' interface common to everyday software applications.

 DriveWare Setup Panel.

The Drive Status Panel provides real-time event notifications, and can be configured to display active, non-active, and history event icons.

 Drive Status Panel.

DriveWare 7 also features a Dynamic Help browser that automatically tracks user movements through the interface and provides relevant information to the active window. The User can then click on the highlighted Table of Contents for more information. The help browser will continue to track the User's movement through the interface. The help window can be used in a separate tab group to allow for simultaneous viewing with the drive setup windows.

 Dynamic Help Panel.

DriveWare 7 allows configuration, editing, and mapping of TPDOs and RPDOs. CANopen TPDOs can also be assigned to specific drive events.

 CANopen PDO Configuration.

DriveWare 7 is compatible for use with ADVANCED Motion Controls' CANopen, EtherCAT®, RS485/232, and Ethernet TCP/IP network capable servo drives.


Network communication settings can be configured independently of the method used to commission the drive.


Drive commissioning is accomplished via RS232 or USB connections.

 Connection Settings.

Once the servo drive is configured the settings can be stored in the drive's nonvolatile memory as well as be saved for easy transfer to other drives.