Toshiba PWU003Z User manual

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Multi-Loader
Parameter writer Instruction Manual
PWU003Z
Notice
1. Make sure that this instruction manual is delivered to the end user of Parameter writer.
2. Read this manual before installing or operating Parameter writer, and store it in a safe
place for reference.
3. All information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Please confirm
the latest information on Toshiba inverter web site“http://www.inverter.co.jp/index_e.htm”.

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Safety precautions
The items described in the instruction manual and on the inverter itself are very important so that you can use safely
the inverter, prevent injury to yourself and other people around you as well as to prevent damage to property in the
area. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with safety precautions described to instruction manual attached to the inverter
and the symbols and indications shown below and then continue to read the manual. Make sure that you observe all
warnings given.
Explanation of markings
Marking Meaning of marking
WARNING
Indicates that errors in operation will lead to death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates that errors in operation will lead to injury (*1) to people or that these errors will
cause damage to physical property. (*2)
(*1) Such things as injury, burns or shock that will not require hospitalization or long periods of
outpatient treatment.
(*2) Physical property damage refers to wide-ranging damage to assets and materials.
Meanings of symbols
Marking Meaning of marking
Indicates an prohibition (Don't do it).
Detailed information on the inhibition is described in illustration and text in or near the symbol.
Indicates a mandatory action that must be followed.
Detailed information on the mandatory action is described in illustration and text in or near the
symbol.
Indicates a warning or caution.
Detailed information on the warning or caution is described in illustration and text in or near the
symbol.

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Limit in purpose
Warning
Prohibited
Never use Parameter writer with any device other than applicable TOSVERT series inverter.
This will result in accident.
Handling
Warning
Disassembly
prohibited
Never disassemble, modify or repair.
This can result in electric shock, fire and injury.
Contact your Toshiba distributor for repairs.
Prohibited
Do not place or insert any kind of object (electrical wire cuttings, rods, or wires etc.) inside the
Parameter writer.
This will cause a short circuit and result in electric shock or fire.
Do not allow water or any other fluids to come in contact with the Parameter writer.
This will cause a short circuit and result in electric shock or fire.
Do not connect a LAN or telephone network to the Parameter writer.
This will cause a failure or an accident.
Mandatory
action
Immediately turn the power off if the Parameter writer begins to emit smoke or an unusual odor,
or unusual sounds.
Continuous use of the Parameter writer in such a state will cause fire. If the Parameter writer is
left to be turned on in that state, it can cause fire. Contact your Toshiba distributor for repairs.
Operate under the environmental conditions prescribed in this instruction manual.
Operations under any other conditions will result in malfunction.
Use the genuine cables which are attached to the Parameter writer.
Use of any other cables will result in accident.
Caution
Prohibited
Do not use nickel-cadmium rechargeable battery or manganese battery.
This will cause a liquid spill or fire.
Do not use different types of batteries together, or old and new batteries together.
This will cause a liquid spill or fire.

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Operations
Warning
Prohibited
Do not touch switches when the hands are wet and do not try to clean the inverter with a damp
cloth.
This will result in electric shock.
Mandatory
action
Make sure to check that the parameter data from the inverter is not accidently copied to the
wrong inverter.
They will result in an accident.
Caution
Prohibited
Do not apply a dropping shock or other physical shocks.
This will cause a failure or malfunction.
Do not pull on the cable and connector.
This will cause a failure or malfunction.
Mandatory
action
 Set up “Communication time-out (f803, f804 and f808)” (see the inverter instruction
manual for details) to stop the inverter when Parameter writer is deactivated by an unusual event
such as tripping, an operating error, power outage, failure, etc.
Deactivated Parameter writer will cause an accident, if the “Communication time-out” is not
properly set up.
 Please back up the data used with this unit.
The stored data might be lost according to using condition of the SD card.
Please be forewarned that our company cannot make compensation for the damage depend on
the loss of the stored data.
Disposal
Caution
Mandatory
action
If you dispose of this unit, have it done by a specialist in industrial waste disposal*.
If you dispose of this unit by yourself, this can result in explosion of capacitor or production
of noxious gases, resulting in injury.
(*) Persons who specialize in the processing of waste and known as “Industrial Waste Product
Collectors and Transporters” or “Industrial Waste Disposal Persons”. Please observe any
applicable law, regulation, rule or ordinance for industrial waste disposal.

Notes on operation
Notes
Avoid using in a place where ambient temperature and/or humidity change sharply.
Keep the transmission cable separate from the power cable of the inverter to prevent the inverter from
malfunctioning due to electromagnetic noise.
Do not turn off power or remove the connection cable between the inverter and Parameter writer or take off SD
card while a copying operation is in progress. They will cause the data cannot be written correctly.
Do not copy the data from Parameter writer to inverter and/or from inverter to Parameter writer while the inverter is
running. Some of the parameters cannot be written when the inverter is in operation.
When a copying operation is executed between two inverters with different capacity and/or voltage class, some of
the parameters that vary with the capacity and/or voltage class of the inverters will also be copied. Therefore, when
copying the parameters between inverters with different capacity and/or voltage class, the type information
parameters of the inverter should always be initialized. See the inverter instruction manual on how to initialize their
parameters.

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Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 1
1. SETUP PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................. 5
2. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 6
3. RECEIPT OF THE PARAMETER WRITER ............................................................................................ 7
3.1. Presentation ........................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2. Description .......................................................................................................................................... 9
4. CONNECTING THE PARAMETER WRITER.........................................................................................11
4.1. Connection to a PC........................................................................................................................... 11
4.2. Connection to an inverter ................................................................................................................ 12
5. CONFIGURATION TRANSFERS.......................................................................................................... 13
5.1. Loading a configuration from an inverter ...................................................................................... 13
5.2. Transferring the configuration to an inverter ................................................................................ 14
5.3. Transferring the configuration to more than one inverter using Quick Store ........................... 15
6. PARAMETER WRITER MENUS ........................................................................................................... 16
6.1. Parameter writer main menu ........................................................................................................... 16
6.2. Action: Load configuration from Parameter writer to inverter .................................................... 17
6.3. Action: Load configuration from inverter to Parameter writer .................................................... 18
6.4. Quick Store mode ............................................................................................................................. 19
6.5. Supervision ....................................................................................................................................... 20
6.6. Parameter settings: Batteries.......................................................................................................... 21
6.7. Parameter settings: Diagnostics..................................................................................................... 22
6.8. Parameter settings: Password ........................................................................................................ 23
6.9. Parameter settings: Display(Contrast/Backlight/Sleep mode/Language) .................................. 23
7. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 24
8. WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................................... 25

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1. Setup procedure
Thank you for purchasing Parameter writer (PWU003Z) for TOSVERT series inverters.
Before using Parameter writer , carefully read this instruction manual in order to completely and correctly utilize
Parameter writer’s excellent performance.
After reading this instruction manual, please keep it handy for future reference.
1. Receive and inspect the Parameter writer
Check that the reference printed on the label is the same as that on the purchase order. Remove the
Parameter writer from its packaging and check that it has not been damaged in transit.
2. Connect the Parameter writer (see chapter 4)
- To a PC
- To an inverter
3. Copy inverter configurations (see chapter 5)
- Load a configuration onto the Parameter writer
- Transfer a configuration to an inverter
- Transfer a configuration to several inverters (Quick Store)
4. Parameter writer menus (see chapter 6)

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2. Introduction
The Parameter writer “PWU003Z” is a standalone tool for transferring configuration files to inverters with their power
on or off.
•The Parameter writer is used to set inverter parameters by loading a configuration file onto the inverter(s).
(Inverters must have the same reference. If the reference is not the same, the fault occurs before the data is
transferred.). The parameters can be set with them before they are powered up.
Duplicating or generating configuration files
A) The inverter's configuration file is saved to the Parameter writer's SD card. See the procedure on section 5.1.
B) The configuration file is generated by PCM software then transferred to the Parameter writer's SD card. See the
procedure on section 5.1.
1) The user selects and then transfers the configuration file from the Parameter writer to the inverter. See the
procedure on section 5.2.
2) Once the initial transfer is complete, the user can use Quick Store mode, which allows the Parameter writer to load
the same update file on several inverters in succession. (See section 5.3)
All representations of the VF-nC3 inverter throughout this document are given by way of example only to symbolize
an inverter.
All bold text in the manual (e.g. "Main menu / Action") corresponds to the messages displayed on the Parameter
writer screen.

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3. Receipt of the Parameter writer
Product reference:
Check that the product reference printed on the label is the same as that on the delivery note. This should also
correspond with the number on the purchase order.
Contents of the Parameter writer box (PWU003Z) :
Check that the Parameter writer box contains the following:
(1) Parameter writer
(2) SD card
(3) Standard USB type A to Mini-B cable
(4) RJ45 (RJ45/RJ45) cable (Length: 1m)
(5) Carry case
(6) User’s manual (Japanese and English)
(7) Impact resistant cover
(8) Wrist strap
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)

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3.1. Presentation
Approximate weight
250 g (including batteries)
( mm )
Figure 1
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ESC
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3.2. Description
Letter Description Comments
A Mini-B USB connector
The connection between the Parameter writer (USB
Mini-B type) and the PC (USB type A) is via a 1 m (3.28
feet) USB type A to Mini-B cable.
B RJ 45 connector
The connection between the Parameter writer and the
inverter is via a RJ45 cable to load and transfer
configuration files or updated application.
C RJ11 connector with label cover

For factory use only.
D SD card slotThe SD card receives and stores the files. One SD card
is supplied with the Parameter writer.
E Battery compartmentIt can take 4 normal batteries and rechargeable batteries.
F Power ON/OFF buttonPress for 2 seconds to turn the tool on or off.
G Quick Store keyPress this key to transfer data from the Parameter writer
to the inverter after an initial transfer in Quick store mode.
H ScreenThe screen comprises 2 lines of 16 characters.
I ESC keyReturns to the previous screen.
J ENT keyConfirms the parameter selection or cancels messages.
K Up arrow keyFor menu navigation.
L Down arrow keyFor menu navigation.
M Holes For wrist strap
Figure 2
ENT ESC
H
G
I
J
K
L
D
F
A
E
B
C
M
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Data storage
One SD card is supplied with the Parameter writer. Standard SD card and SDHC card are compatible with the
Parameter writer (The word “SD card” is used in this instruction manual for explanation). Make sure to format the
SD card before storing the data.
About Format
• Format the SD card under the condition that SD card is inserted to the Parameter writer connected to the PC
with USB cable. (See the way of connecting SD card and PC section 4.1)
• It is recommended to use the “SD Memory Card Formatter” to format SD card.
(“SD Memory Card Formatter” have to be used when you use Windows 10 PC)
“SD Memory Card Formatter” can be downloaded from SD Association’s web site (https://www.sdcard.org/
index.html).
• Select FAT32 or FAT16 as file system. (It is automatically selected when you use “SD Memory Card Formatter”.)
• The capacity of SD card will be reduced to about half after formatting, but it does not affect for operation.
Language
The menus are in English, Japanese, Spanish, German, Italian and French. (Default language is set to English)
*Language may be added. Please find the version in order to confirm the additional language. (See section 7)
Power supplies
Two kinds of batteries are available for powering the Parameter writer:
• 4 x LR6 (AA) alkaline batteries (batteries not attached)
• NiMH rechargeable batteries (batteries and charger not attached)
Battery life
Depending on the type of batteries used, the Parameter writer can transfer up to 300 configuration files.
Power save feature
To prolong battery life, a sleep mode is activated within a programmable time delay; the Parameter writer is
reactivated by pressing the Power ON/OFF button. (See the display parameters menu on section 6.9.) The function
to conserve battery power works during connection to a powered-up PC or inverter.
Caution
Prohibited
Do not use nickel-cadmium rechargeable battery or manganese battery .
This may lead to liquid spill and fire .
It is not possible occasionally to read according to the kind of the SD card and record condition.
It is not warrantable operation and the power supply for all SD cards. 
The specification of the SD card might be changed for reasons of manufacturer’s own.
It is not possible occasionally to operate normally according to the changes.
Even if it is the same type-form, the specification might be different in each selling area
according to the SD card.
The data file recorded except the specified format might not to be able to read normally and not
displayed the file name.
The SD card with the security function cannot be used.
The described specification might change without notice.
Do not connect any device other than PC to Mini-B USB connector.
This will cause a failure or accident.
Do not connect any device other than inverter to RJ45 connector.
This will cause a failure or accident.

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4. Connecting the Parameter writer
This section describes the various ways of connecting the Parameter writer.
Default language is set to English. Refer to section 6.9 and change the language setting, according to need.
4.1. Connection to a PC
There are two ways of connecting the SD card and the PC:
-Insert the SD card in the Parameter writer and connect the Parameter writer to the PC via the standard USB
type A to Mini-B cable (see Figure 3)
OR
-Insert the SD card in the SD card reader (slot) on the PC (see Figure 4)
For both these methods, the SD card is recognized as an external storage device. The SD card can be copied /
pasted in the same way as other external storage devices on the Explorer.
Note:
•Even when inserting the SD card in the SD card reader on the PC, make sure to format the SD card under the
condition that SD card is inserted to the Parameter writer connected to the PC with USB cable beforehand. (See
section 3.2 “About Format” for details of Format)
•See chapter 7 “Specifications” for supported OS.
•Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in U.S.A. and other countries.
•The PC must be on and operational before connecting the Parameter writer to avoid an incorrect start up of the
PC.
•The SD card must not be removed when the Parameter writer is on and a transfer is in progress. Otherwise, data
on the SD card may be lost.
•The file name length is 255 letters maximum.
•The number of files that can be saved in the SD card is up to 65535 or less.
(N.B. Too many files cause slow key operation response and display. Number of files should be little.)
•The following priority rules come into play when the Parameter writer is connected to a PC:
-If no transfer is in progress between the Parameter writer and the drive, the connection to the inverter is
ignored and the Parameter writer is detected by the PC.
-If a transfer is in progress between the Parameter writer and the inverter, the user has to wait until the
transfer is complete. The Parameter writer must then be reconnected so the PC can detect it.
Source of configuration files
-If an inverter's configuration is to be duplicated, it is transferred to another inverter via the Parameter writer.
See chapter 5 “Configuration transfers”.

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4.2. Connection to an inverter
Parameter files can be transferred to the inverter in whichever A and B condition.
A. When the inverter is off, the Parameter writer is powered
B. When the inverter is on, the Parameter writer is powered by the inverter via
the RJ45 cable.
* B can conserve battery power than A.
Connect the Parameter writer to the inverter as following procedures
A.
1. Insert the Parameter writer's communication cable into the inverter's RJ45 communication port. Refer to the
inverter's installation manual for more information about how to perform this task.
2. Perform the desired transfer.
3. Remove the Parameter writer communication cable from the inverter.
B.
1. Remove all power from the inverter and all enclosures housing the inverter and wait more than 15 minutes and
more to allow the DC bus of the inverter to discharge.
2. Insert the Parameter writer's communication cable into the inverter's RJ45 communication port. Refer to the
inverter's installation manual for more information about how to perform this task.
3. Install and close all covers and doors before applying power to the inverter. The inverter must be powered on
before performing an upload or download.
4. Perform the desired transfer.
5. Upon completing the transfer, remove all power from the inverter and the enclosures housing the inverter and wait
15 minutes to allow the DC bus of the inverter to discharge.
6. Remove the Parameter writer communication cable from the inverter.
Note:
•If a transfer is in progress between the Parameter writer and the inverter, the user has to wait until the transfer is
complete.

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5. Configuration transfers
5.1. Loading a configuration from an inverter
This procedure allows the user to retrieve a configuration file ("LOADFRMD00.CFG" to "LOADFRMD99.CFG") from
an inverter and load it onto the Parameter writer's SD card.
STEP
Actions
1
• Turn the parameter writer on pressing the Power ON/OFF button for 2 seconds (see section 3.2).
• Connect the Parameter writer to the inverter using the RJ45 cable (see section 4.2).
• Press "ENT" when the screen displays "Main menu / Action".
• Select the "Action Config / Device -> MLD" menu using the arrow keys and press "ENT".
• The connection destination is searched. It may take one minute or more. If no inverter is
connected, a message "No device / connected" appears on the screen.
• "Device -> MLD / LoadFromDevicexx" appears on the screen. Press ENT until the transfer starts.
2
• "Load Config / Successful" : The configuration has been loaded successfully onto the
Parameter writer; disconnect the RJ45 cable from the inverter. The inverter configuration
file ("LoadFrmDxx.CFG") is now loaded onto the Parameter writer's SD card.
(The folder ("LoadFrmDev" / "model name") is automatically created in the SD card, and
the configuration file is allocated and saved for each model.)
• Pressing "ENT" returns the user to the "Action Config" menu.
Note :
• If a configuration file has already been loaded 100 files onto the Parameter writer's SD card, it will be overwritten by
the new configuration file from 101st file. Renaming the file on the SD card (via a PC connection) means that the
user can store more than one file on the SD card. ( "file.CFG" can be renamed as "file1.CFG" )
• Keep on pushing ESC key if you want to cancel the process of searching communication mode.
Action Config
Device -> MLD
Main menu
Action
LoadFrmDxx.cfg
<<<<
LoadFrmDxx.cfg
<<<<<<<<
LoadFrmDxx.cfg
<<<<<<<<<<<<
Load config
Successful
Device -> MLD
LoadFrmDxx.cfg
Action Config
MLD -> Device
2
1
ENT
ENT
ENT
ENT
Action Config
XXXXXXXX

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5.2. Transferring the configuration to an inverter
This procedure allows the user to select the configuration file to be transferred to the inverter.
The user must already have:
-Loaded the inverter configuration file ("*.CFG”) onto the Parameter writer (see section 5.1)
OR
-Generated the configuration file using PCM software and loaded this file onto the Parameter writer
STEP Procedure
1
• Turn the parameter writer on pressing the Power ON/OFF button for 2 seconds (see section 3.2).
• Connect the Parameter writer to the inverter using the RJ45 cable (see section 4.2).
• Press “ENT” when the screen displays “Main menu / Action”.
• Press “ENT” when the screen displays “Action Config / MLD -> Device”.
• The connection destination is searched. It may take one minute or more. If no inverter is
connected, a message "No device / connected" appears on the screen.
2
• Select the file to be transferred using the arrow keys and press “ENT” to start the transfer (see
section 6.7).
(If some folder exists in the SD card, the folder name is displayed. When selecting the folder using
the arrow keys and press "ENT", the user can access the file in the folder.)
3
• "Store Config / Successful" : The configuration has been transferred successfully from the
Parameter writer; disconnect the RJ45 cable from the inverter.
• Pressing “ENT” returns the user to the “Action Config” menu.
Note :
• Keep on pushing ESC key if the process of searching communication mode is canceled.
• Display is changed faster by keeping on pushing or key.
• When the user is selecting the file, the folder “System Volume Information” may be displayed. It is a hidden folder
that is automatically created when SD card is connected to PC. It does not affect configuration transfers.
MLD -> Device
Filename1
MLD -> Device
Filename
MLD -> Device
FilenameN
FilenameX
>>>>
FilenameX
>>>>>>>>
FilenameX
>>>>>>>>>>>>
Action Config
MLD -> Device
Main menu
Action
Store config
Successful
1
2
3
ENT
ENT
ENTENTENT
ENT
Action Config
XXXXXXXX

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5.3. Transferring the configuration to more than one inverter using Quick Store
This procedure describes how to use the Quick Store function (see section 6.4) to duplicate configurations.
The user must already have:
-Loaded the inverter configuration file (*.CFG) onto the Parameter writer (see section 5.1)
OR
-Generated the configuration file using PCM software and loaded this file onto the Parameter writer
(filename1, filename 2, etc.)
STEP Transfer
1
• Turn the parameter writer on pressing the Power ON/OFF button for 2 seconds (see section 3.2).
• Connect the Parameter writer to the inverter using the RJ45 cable (see section 4.2).
• Press "ENT" when the screen displays "Main menu / Action".
• Press "ENT" when the screen displays "Action Config / MLD -> Device".
• The connection destination is searched. It may take one minute or more. If no inverter is
connected, a message "No device / connected" appears on the screen.
2
• Select the file to be transferred using the arrow keys and press "ENT" to start the transfer (see
section 6.7).
(If some folder exists in the SD card, the folder name is displayed. When selecting the folder
using the arrow keys and press "ENT", the user can access the file in the folder.)
3
• The configuration has been transferred successfully from the Parameter writer; disconnect the
RJ45 cable from the inverter.
• Connect the Parameter writer to the next inverter, then press the Quick Store key.
• "Store Config Successful" : The configuration has been loaded successfully onto the second
inverter; remove the RJ45 cable from the inverter.
• This action can be carried out as many times as necessary.
Note :
• Keep on pushing ESC key if the process of searching communication mode is canceled.
• Display is changed faster by keeping on pushing or key.
• When the user is selecting the file, the folder “System Volume Information” may be displayed. It is a hidden folder
that is automatically created when SD card is connected to PC. It does not affect configuration transfers.

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6. Parameter writer menus
6.1. Parameter writer main menu
On power-up, the "Parameter writer / Version x.xx" menu is displayed on the screen.
The diagram below shows the various menus that can be accessed from the Parameter writer main menu.
Main menu / Action accesses the following functions:
-Load from Parameter writer to inverter
-Load from inverter to Parameter writer
Main menu / Device accesses the following information:
-Device type
-Device version
Main menu / Parameters accesses:
-Battery parameters
-Diagnostic parameters
-Password parameters
-Display parameters
Main menu / About MLD accesses:
-Parameter writer version information
The Quick Store key (see section 3.2) allows the user to transfer the most recent configuration file or update the
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6.2. Action: Load configuration from Parameter writer to inverter
The diagram below shows the "Action Config / MLD -> Device" menu accessible from "Main menu / Action".
"Action Config / MLD -> Device" : This menu accesses the transfer function for loading configurations from the
Parameter writer to the inverter.
Note :
• Keep on pushing ESC key if the process of searching communication mode is canceled.
• Display is changed faster by keeping on pushing or key.

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6.3. Action: Load configuration from inverter to Parameter writer
The diagram below shows the "Action Config / Device -> MLD" menu accessible from "Main menu / Action".
"Action Config / Device -> MLD" : This menu accesses the transfer function for loading configurations from the
inverter to the Parameter writer.
Note :
• Keep on pushing ESC key if the process of searching communication mode is canceled.
• Display is changed faster by keeping on pushing or key.

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6.4. Quick Store mode
This mode is used to transfer the latest configuration file (See section 5.3). (1)
The diagram below shows the Quick Store mode, which can be accessed after using either of the "Action Config /
MLD -> Device" menus.
Note 1: Quick Store mode can only be used after an initial transfer to an inverter has been completed.
* Files can only be transferred between inverters with the same reference.