- September 16, 2025
Sept. 16, 2025 – Nidec Drives has launched a major upgrade to its Connect PC commissioning tool, making drive setup faster, simpler and more intuitive than ever. Known for delivering cutting-edge motion solutions, the company now takes ease of use to the next level, empowering users to achieve peak performance with guided, step-by-step PC-based support.
Designed with the user in mind, Connect V3 addresses common setup frustrations by putting simplicity and clarity at the forefront. The tool features a sleek, modern interface and a powerful suite of capabilities, including:
- Auto-discovery via Ethernet, Serial, or Bluetooth
- Guided setup with intuitive dropdown motor selection
- Real-time tuning with integrated scope and motion analysis tools
- Visual I/O configuration and dynamic logic diagramming
- Seamless PLC integration and built-in self-diagnostics
Whether you're a seasoned motion control engineer or a first-time user, Connect V3 makes commissioning fast, reliable and user-friendly.
Ian Shorthose, product manager for Motion at Nidec Drives, explained: “As a product team, our goal is always to simplify the complex and empower our customers to innovate faster. With the launch of Connect V3 we’ve eliminated many of the traditional pain points associated with system setup and performance tuning. These new tools and features provide a major leap forward in usability, diagnostics and flexibility.”
A unified experience, all in one place
To support this streamlined approach, Nidec Drives has launched Control Techniques | Connect | Quick and easy commissioning, a dedicated online hub offering all the essential documentation, tools and resources needed to confidently commission and optimize Connect V3.
Every aspect of the customer journey has been shaped using Human-Centred Design (HCD) principles, ensuring a seamless experience from purchase to power-up. By identifying and removing friction points, Nidec has created a fully integrated solution where every component works in harmony.
With this upgrade, Nidec Drives sets a new industry benchmark for simplicity, performance and user empowerment.