ABB 68566380 MFDT-01 FlashDrop is a handheld parameter programming and download tool for specified ABB low-voltage drives.
- ABB MRP code: 68566380
- Stores up to eight parameter templates
- Documented for specified ACS150, ACS350, ACS550-01 and ACH550-01 firmware levels
- Obsolete from 2026-03-26
Used with ABB DrivePM and the supplied cables, it transfers parameter sets between a PC, the tool and a compatible unpowered drive for OEM production, warehouse preparation and machine-installation workflows without processing live field signals.
Important Notice: ABB lists MFDT-01 as obsolete from 2026-03-26 and does not identify a direct replacement in the cited lifecycle announcement, so verify drive and firmware compatibility before use.
Apter Power MFDT-01 68566380 Manuals and Guides
Important Notice: The first link is the product-parameters PDF prepared only from the cited manufacturer information; the second link is the Apter Power product manual. Confirm the physical nameplate, current manufacturer documents, and host-system requirements before installation or replacement.
OEM parameter standardization
Replicates an approved parameter set across multiple compatible ABB drives.
Warehouse drive preparation
Loads documented settings into a compatible unpowered drive before delivery or energization.
Machine-installation preparation
Transfers stored settings during installation preparation before the compatible drive is energized.
Restricted machine templates
Can hide selected parameters in a template to limit access to machine settings.
Use MFDT-01 only with the documented drive families, firmware levels, DrivePM software and ABB-specified cables.
1
Disconnect the compatible drive from mains power before using the FlashDrop programming connection.
2
Do not use MFDT-01 if its cable is broken or damaged.
3
Use only the ABB-provided charger and cables specified for the tool.
4
Remove the drive control panel and follow the documented connector procedure without forcing the programming tip.
5
Operate only within the documented -10 to +40 degrees C range and avoid frost or condensation.