Summary of Contents for Eaton Power Xpert Gateway Minislot
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Power Xpert ® ® Gateway Minislot (PXGMS) UPS Card Quick Start Instructions Status Ethernet 10/100 DHCP Restart Ident Power PXGMS UPS Setup Package Contents Power Xpert Gateway Minislot (PXGMS) UPS Card USB Cable Quick Start Instructions p/n: P-164000208 Revision 06...
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I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n C C h h e e c c k k l l i i s s t t Verify that the following items are available: o Power Xpert Gateway Minislot (PXGMS) UPS Card package contents (card, cable, Quick Start Instructions) ®...
To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD), place one hand on a metal surface, such as the UPS rear panel. Slide the card into the open slot and secure it with the screws removed in Step 3 (see Figure Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 06...
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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. Save the driver configuration file (eaton-pxgms-firmware.zip) to the C: drive using the default location or a folder you select. Note the path of the downloaded file on your computer.
You may see a pop-up message window that shows “Found new hardware.” This indicates that the hardware installed successfully. Connect an active Ethernet cable (not supplied) to the Ethernet 10/100 connector on the PXGMS card (see Figure Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 06...
If no, the driver has not been installed. Go to the Install the USB Driver Software section to confirm that you have the most current USB Driver software. If not, install or update the USB Driver software. Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 06...
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If a pop-up message displays, “The best driver is already installed,” click Close and go to Step • Otherwise, go to Step Select Browse my computer for driver software (see Figure 6). Click Next. The next page displays. Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 06...
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Otherwise, the software begins to install. Figure 7. Update Driver Software Window – Browse for Driver Software When the driver software is updated successfully, the message “Windows has successfully updated your driver software” displays (see Figure Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 06...
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O O b b t t a a i i n n a a D D H H C C P P - - A A s s s s i i g g n n e e d d I I P P A A d d d d r r e e s s s s NOTE If connecting PredictPulse via an Eaton wireless modem, refer to the document Connecting a NetComm Wireless NTC-140W Series Router to an Eaton Network Card rather than this section.
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Figure 10): • Check the checkbox (enable) for Use DHCP (when enabled) to get name services. • Check the checkbox (enable) for Use DHCP (when enabled) to get domain name. Click Apply. Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 06...
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The PXGMS card Web page displays. 11. Click Network in the menu list. 12. Does the DHCP-assigned IP address display? • If yes, uncheck (disable) the DHCP Enabled box and select Apply. Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 06...
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A A s s s s i i g g n n a a n n I I P P A A d d d d r r e e s s s s M M a a n n u u a a l l l l y y NOTE If connecting PredictPulse via an Eaton wireless modem, refer to the document Connecting a NetComm Wireless NTC-140W Series Router to an Eaton Network Card rather than this section.
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Log on as administrator: • For firmware 2.6.5 and higher the username is “admin” and the default password is the card's MAC address (case sensitive with no colons). For example: Card's MAC address: 00:E0:D8:FF:C0:C4 Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 06...
NOTE For detailed information, refer to the Eaton Power Xpert Gateway Minislot PXGMS UPS Card User’s Guide. E E n n a a b b l l e e B B r r o o w w s s e e r r C C o o m m p p a a t t i i b b i i l l i i t t y y M M o o d d e e Browser compatibility allows Web pages designed for older versions to display properly.
PredictPulse™ is a remote monitoring and management subscription service that collects and analyzes data from connected power infrastructure devices, providing Eaton with the insight needed to make recommendations and take action on your behalf. This service has limited availability outside of the United States.
Register a PredictPulse Subscription Figure 14. Current Firmware Version Open another browser page and navigate to www.eaton.com/networkconnectivity. Scroll down and select your appropriate connectivity card. Select Resources in the gray banner (see Figure 15). Figure 15. Resources Selection Scroll down and expand the Software, firmware, and applications section.
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18). At the bottom of the results, verify “Email successfully sent…” is displayed, then close the window or tab. Figure 18. E-mail Connection Test If the results are unsuccessful, verify the Network settings from the Configuration menu. Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 06...
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If no time server is available, but the connectivity card has internet access, use one of the public time servers from pool.ntp.org. If using the wireless modem provided by Eaton, use 192.168.1.1 for the NTP server IP address #1. (Ensure the modem is configured for NTP.) If an NTP server is not available or the correct time is not displayed in the black banner at the top of the card GUI within two minutes of setting the NTP, choose Set date/time from PC clock.
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NOTE The registration 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, option 5 for assistance. If any changes were made to the connectivity card after activating PredictPulse, reset the card by clicking...
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Figure 21. Reboot Selection 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-Friday, 8am-6pm est at 800-843-9433, option 2, option 5.
PredictPulse activation wizard run from https://PredictPulseapp.eaton.com account • Call placed to Eaton Software and Connectivity team, 800-843-9433, 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 network switch to plug into.