www.eaton.com IM02601004E Page 16510 Firmware Upgrade10 FIRMWARE UPGRADEThe Power Xpert Meter and display firmware is field upgradeable. Firmware can beremotely upgraded using a web interface by connecting through any Ethernet port pro-vided on the display or the meter. Mulitple meters in the RS485 sub-network also can beupgraded when connected through the meter configured as a gateway.Important! Make certain that you download the correct firmware for the PXM4000/PXM6000/PXM8000 meters. Firmware for previous versions of the Power Xpert Meter,with model numbers of PX4xxx, PX6xxx, or PX8xxx is not compatible with the PXM4000/PXM6000/PXM8000 meters.10.1. Locating & Upgrading System Firmware on the WebLocate and download the firmware on the www.eaton.com/pxm web site. Save thefirmware upgrade zip file in the PC. Click on the Upgrade button on the System Firmwarescreen. Options for the upgrade will be displayed.Select the device you wish to upgrade from the left side of the screen. When a PC is con-nected to the meter, a display unit is listed as the Master Device. If a PC is connected tothe Display Ethernet port, the display is listed as the Display.Always upgrade the display unit before upgrading the meter.Locate and select the Firmware upgrade by clicking on the Choose Upgrade File buttonand then browsing the directory with the pop up file browser. Enter the user name andpassword. The user must have permission to upgrade the firmware. The administrativepassword will work.
