If you need e-mail functionality, obtain the SMTP mail server's IP address or host name. If using the SMTP host name, verify that you also have the Name Server IP address (see Step 3). SMTP (mail server) IP Address or Host Name _____________________________________________ Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 2...
If another card is already installed with an attached communication cable, disconnect the cable and then remove the card. To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD), place one hand on a metal surface, such as the UPS rear panel. Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 2...
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Save the driver configuration file (powerxpert.inf) to the C: drive using the default location or a folder you select. Note the path of the downloaded file on your computer. (Never download the file to your desktop.) Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 2...
If a message indicates that the device driver software was not successfully installed, click Ignore. Note: You may see a pop-up message window that shows “Found new hardware. ” This indicates that the hardware installed successfully. Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 2...
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If no, the driver has not been installed. Go to the next section, "Install the USB Driver Software" on page 7 in order to confirm that you have the most current USB Driver software. If not, you need to install or update the USB Driver software. Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 2...
Go to Step 4. If RNDIS/Ethernet Gadget is listed under Network Adapters, a driver is installed already, but you it may not be the most up to date driver. Go to Step 4. Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 2...
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Close and go to Step 10. Otherwise, go to Step 5. Select Browse my computer for driver software (see Figure 6). Click Next. The next page displays. Figure 6. Update Driver Software Window – Search Method Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 2...
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Figure 7. Update Driver Software Window – Browse for Driver Software Note: If the message “Windows can't verify the publisher of this driver software” displays, select Install this driver software anyway (see Figure 8). Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 2...
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To manually enter a static (fixed) IP address for the card’s network connection, continue to "Assign an IP Address Manually" on page 15. Note: By default, the PXGMS card requests an IP address through DHCP when connected to a network. Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 2...
To disable compatibility mode, go to "Disable Browser Compatibility Mode" on page 18. Select Network from the Configuration menu. The Network page displays (see Figure 10). Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 2...
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DHCP settings (see Figure 11): 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. Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 2...
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Wait for approximately two minutes for the card to reboot. Initially, all lights will be lit. You will know the card has finished rebooting when only the top light (Status) and the bottom light (Power) remain lit. Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 2...
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IP address for the PXGMS card. Note: For detailed information, refer to the user’s guide for the Eaton Power Xpert Gateway Minislot (PXGMS) User’s Guide, which is available through a link on the Documentation tab on the PXGMS product Web page.
If the system is unresponsive and you cannot make any selections, the browser may be running in compatibility mode. To disable compatibility mode, go to "Disable Browser Compatibility Mode" on page 18. Select Network from the Configuration menu. The Network page displays. Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 2...
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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 addresses can be entered.) Click Apply. Click OK to confirm. Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 2...
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“admin. ” When the PXGMS card Web page displays, you know the fixed IP Address is working. Note: For detailed information, refer to the user’s guide for the Eaton Power Xpert Gateway Minislot (PXGMS) User’s Guide, which is available through a link on the Documentation tab on the PXGMS product Web page.
To disable the compatibility mode: Open your Web browser. In the Menu bar select Tools > Compatibility View Settings. The Compatibility View Settings window opens (see Figure 13). Figure 13. Compatibility View Settings Window Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 2...
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Uncheck (disable) the Display all websites in Compatibility View checkbox to disable compatibility mode and click Close. Note: Close and re-open your browser so that the changes take effect. Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 2...
Use either the universal PredictPulse Subscription Wizard or the PXGMS PredictPulse setup feature to configure your profile and register the Eaton UPS devices monitored by PredictPulse. The universal PredictPulse Wizard can be downloaded from the PredictPulse web site to begin your subscription registration.
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Confirm Email: E-mail address again for confirmation. Country: Country where the main contact resides. Click Apply to save. Click OK in response to the message, “Are you sure you want to apply settings and send registration email?” Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 2...
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PredictPulse settings page will receive an e-mail with additional instructions (see Figure 15). Registration should be completed on the Eaton portal by this contact person. Figure 15. Confirmation Message Eaton PXGMS Card Quick Start Instructions P-164000208—Rev 2...
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