Software

GSoft2 Software - Configure and Control Drive Parameters

• Download GSoft2

Windows 7 users: Additional driver file may be needed for connection to GS20(X). Download here:

• Download GSoft2 Win7 Driver

GSLogic Software - Program Drive On-board PLCs

• Download GSLogic

Firmware

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Download Firmware Files

• GS20(X) Drive Firmware (Version 1.00.2)
  Please see the Firmware History for issues corrected in earlier firmware.
• GS20A-CM-ENETIP Communication Card Firmware (Version 1.00)

EDS File

• Download GS20A-CM-ENETIP EDS file

Instructional Videos

Learn more about your GS20(X) drive through YouTube videos!

• Overview Videos
• Quick Start Videos
• GS2 to GS20 Mode and Migration Videos
• PLC Quick Start Videos
• PID Quick Start Videos
• How To Videos
• All Video Tutorials

User Manual

• Views / Download the GS20(X) Manual

Sample PLC Programs

Download sample PLC programs for AutomationDirect PLCs:

• GS20(X) PLC programs

Rockwell Automation Add On Instruction (AOI) Support

Use the following download for easy integration of a GS20 drive with Ethernet communications card to most Rockwell Automation PLCs using an Add on Instruction.

• Rockwell_Add-On-Instruction_GS20

PID Configuration Tool

Download an Excel (.xlsx) spreadsheet for easy visualization and cross reference of the PID control parameters. This spreadsheet is referenced in the PID video tutorials.

• GS20(X) PID Configuration Tool

Parameter Menu Cross Reference

Download an Excel (.xlsx) spreadsheet for easy cross reference and comparison between GS2, GS4, and GS20 parameter sets:

• GS20 Parameters Cross Ref

Sample Parameter File for GS2 Replacement

This parameter file is useful for customers replacing a GS2 drive that want to utilize the new GS20 parameter structure, but have the drive configured as closely as possible to a default GS2 drive.

*AFTER LOADING THIS FILE, TEST THE DRIVE /MOTOR IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION BEFORE CONNECTING TO A LOAD. *

The steps to load this file are as follows:

1. Download the Excel (.xlsx) file to your PC.
2. Open GSoft2 and Connect to the new drive. Open the Parameters window.
3. Click "Read" to load current Drive Parameters.
4. Open the downloaded file. Use the "Rating" icon to change the drive type to the correct drive.
5. Click "Write All" to download the config to the drive.
6. Be sure to test the drive and motor before connecting load.

Download GS20(X) GSoft2 Parameter file