Drive with Server

A method of operating a drive system having a server module and a drive module that are either directly or fully integrated with one another, the method comprising:

• providing a plurality of files on a memory of the server module, the files being configured to allow for at least one of controlling, commissioning, maintenance, updating and troubleshooting of the drive system;
• receiving at the server module a request to access at least one of the plurality of files, the request originating at a user terminal and being communicated to the server module via an internet-based communications medium coupled to the server module;
• and
• enabling access of the at least one file at the user terminal via the internet-based communications medium.

A drive system comprising:

• a drive capable of controlling operation of an electromechanical machine;
• a server that is directly or fully integrated with the drive and capable of communication therewith;
• and
• means for storing objects configured to allow interaction with at least a part of the drive system,
• wherein the server enables remote accessing of the stored objects via an internet-type communications medium.