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Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 06

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The steps you use to install the driver software depend on your operating system (OS). This procedure provides
instructions for installing driver software on a Windows OS.

NOTE

You can use either the Device Manager path or the Devices and Printers path to browse
for the driver software and install it. This procedure uses the Device Manager.

To install the driver from the

Device Manager

:

1.

Click

Start

in the Start bar. Type

Device

in the search box.

2.

Select

Device Manager

from the list above the search box. The

Device Manager

displays (see

Figure 5

).

Figure 5. Device Manager

3.

Expand the

Network adapters

and

Ports (COM & LPT)

sections as shown in

Figure 5

.

Look for a USB Serial Device with a COM port designation (COM4 in the example shown in

Figure 5

)

Unplug the USB connection to the card to verify the correct COM device in the Device Manager

4.

Right-click the

USB Serial Device (COM#)

to display the menu and select

Update Driver Software

.

If a pop-up message displays, “The best driver is already installed,” click

Close

and go to

Step 10

.

Otherwise, go to

Step 5

.

5.

Select

Browse my computer for driver software

(see

Figure 6

). Click

Next

. The next page displays.

Install the USB Driver Software

Summary of Contents for Power Xpert Gateway Minislot

Page 1: ...l Power Xpert Gateway Minislot PXGMS UPS Card l USB Cable l Quick Start Instructions Ident Power Act 100 PXGMS UPS Restart TX RX Setup CMN Status DHCP EMP Ethernet 10 100 Quick Start Instructions Eato...

Page 2: ...zilla and Firefox are registered trademarks of the Mozilla Foundation All other trademarks are property of their respective companies Copyright 2021 Eaton Raleigh NC USA All rights reserved No part of...

Page 3: ...t t I In ns st tr ru uc ct tiio on ns s 1 1 Installation Checklist 1 Install the Card 2 Connect the Card to the Computer 4 Install the USB Driver Software 6 Obtain a DHCP Assigned IP Address 8 Assign...

Page 4: ...iv Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P 164000208 Rev 06 Table of Contents...

Page 5: ...____________________ 3 If you are not going to use DHCP to provide any of the settings listed below contact your local network administrator for the settings In the table below check the DHCP check bo...

Page 6: ...hes are in the OFF position see Figure 1 Figure 1 Verify DIP Switches are OFF Ident Power Act 100 PXGMS UPS Restart TX RX Setup CMN Status DHCP EMP Ethernet 10 100 2 1 3 4 5 6 ON OFF 2 If not already...

Page 7: ...com pxgms 7 On the Resources tab scroll down and expand the Software firmware and applications section to download the Power Xpert Gateway USB Signed Windows Device Driver 8 Save the driver configurat...

Page 8: ...GMS UPS Restart TX RX Setup CMN Status DHCP EMP Ethernet 10 100 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the computer The Windows operating system detects new hardware NOTE If a mess...

Page 9: ...e Power Xpert Gateway software open to the PXGMS page If yes the driver has already been installed automatically Either verify the IP address assigned through DHCP or manually enter a static fixed IP...

Page 10: ...Type Device in the search box 2 Select Device Manager from the list above the search box The Device Manager displays see Figure 5 Figure 5 Device Manager 3 Expand the Network adapters and Ports COM LP...

Page 11: ...he Search for driver software in this location box Click Browse and navigate to the powerxpert inf file you already downloaded Select the file and click Next see Figure 7 If a pop up message displays...

Page 12: ...s modem refer to the document Connecting a NetComm Wireless NTC 140W Series Router to an Eaton Network Card rather than this section To obtain the IP address through DHCP 1 Ensure the PXGMS card is st...

Page 13: ...n 3 Select Network from the Configuration menu The Network page displays see Figure 9 Figure 9 PXGMS Card Network Page 4 Under IPv4 the Automatic Configuration DHCP Enabled setting checkbox should be...

Page 14: ...0 101 for firmware 2 6 0 or later http 192 168 200 101 for earlier firmware versions 10 When prompted log on as administrator For firmware 2 6 5 and higher the username is admin and the default passwo...

Page 15: ...he card 1 Ensure the PXGMS card is still connected over the USB cable and the network cable is connected from the PXGMS card Ethernet port to the network connection 2 If your Web browser already open...

Page 16: ...ion 6 Click Apply then click OK to confirm 7 Optional If you are using a host name or host names for controlling access to the card Type the server IP address in the Name Server box Up to three IP add...

Page 17: ...t tiib biilliit ty y M Mo od de e Browser compatibility allows Web pages designed for older versions to display properly If data does not display properly on your PXGMS card Web page the browser compa...

Page 18: ...e or contact your Eaton service representative Login to or create your https PredictPulseapp eaton com account NOTE Refer to the Eaton PredictPulse Quick Start Guide for more information V Ve er riif...

Page 19: ...click the file and select Extract All 12 Extract the files to your preferred destination 13 Verify if the current revision is greater than that loaded onto your connectivity card 14 If a firmware upd...

Page 20: ...Pu ulls se e To configure the Connectivity Card 1 Select E Mail from the Configuration menu bottom left The E Mail page displays see Figure 17 Figure 17 PredictPulse Configuration E Mail 2 Verify tha...

Page 21: ...all recipients in the recipient list A progress message will appear Each recipient should receive a test email within one to two minutes If no test email is received verify the Network settings from...

Page 22: ...on process to activate the unit for PredictPulse may take 15 minutes or more To ensure the PredictPulse activation was successful call the Eaton Software and Connectivity team at 800 843 9433 option 2...

Page 23: ...n NOTE If any assistance is needed to perform the actions listed above the Eaton Software and Connectivity team can remotely walk you through this process The Connectivity team can be reached Monday F...

Page 24: ...843 9433 option 2 option 5 to confirm portal activation and communication receipt Modem Use Only Universal Accessory Power kit installed if no UPS protected outlet is available for the modem and or n...

Page 25: ...Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P 164000208 Rev 06 21 PredictPulse Remote Monitoring Activation Completion Checklist...

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