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Power Xpert Protection Manager (PXPM)

Eaton’s Power Xpert Protection Manager (PXPM) provides a clean, intuitive user interface, enabling unmatched control, testing and troubleshooting. The software is free to download and can run on any PC.

Settings and tests are communicated to trip units via USB or through connected networks, no special test equipment is required.

Troubleshooting is greatly simplified, using historical event summaries and real-time data provided by the Power Xpert Release (PXR) trip units and saving the customer time and money.

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PXPM installation requires the user to have administrative privileges on the PC. Privileges may be gained by right clicking on the installer and selecting “Run as administrator” or escalating to local IT for access.

Download PXPM 21.06.1 for Windows 32 bit – June 2021 Release

Download PXPM 21.06.1 for Windows 64 bit – June 2021 Release

PXPM quick start guide

AN ENHANCED, INTUITIVE USER INTERFACE
for unmatched control

 

Features include:

  • Set point configuration: allows direct-to-trip unit or offline set-up, including duplication of settings between units
  • Trip unit control mode: capture single-cycle waveforms, reset trip unit or set the date/time on the breaker
  • Event summary explorer: review latest 200 events stored in the PXR trip unit, plus detailed information on the most recent 10 trip and 10 alarm events, and time adjustments to the real-time clock
  • Real-time data view: provides information regarding all status and metered data directly from the trip unit
  • Customisable reports: create printable PDF reports of real-time data, breaker settings and setpoint changes, captured waveforms and results of performed secondary injection tests, customisable with customer information
  • Trip test: test mechanical functionality of breaker

Power Xpert Protection Manager software Functionality and capability preview

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PXPM software training video

Eaton’s Power Xpert Protection Manager (PXPM) provides a clean, intuitive user interface, enabling unmatched control, testing and troubleshooting. The software is free to download and can run on any PC. This training video covers features of the PXPM, including configuration and reporting as well as the reading and capturing of real-time data. The training also includes instruction on and demonstration of licence features, such as secondary injection testing and waveform capture.

To navigate quickly though the training, please use the Chapters button (available in the bottom right-hand corner of the menu bar) to navigate directly to a chapter.

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Complete breaker and trip unit testing

Eaton's PXPM provides breaker testing and current sensor testing through the insertion of codes. This unique offering from PXR/PXPM ensures complete testing of the functionality of a breaker and electronic trip unit.
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Specifications
 

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Power Defense or IZMX 
insulated case circuit breaker

Feature

PXR 10

PXR 20

PXR 20D

PXR 25

PXR 20/25
Setpoint configuration Read X X X X X
Write X * X * X X X *
Modify trip unit settings Resetting – diagnostics and data ^
   X X X LED, diagnostics, data
Real-time clock   X X X X
Change trip unit display language     X X X
Test mode Open circuit breaker test X X X X X
Advanced testing – functional (licensed) X
Trip-only		 X X X X
Advanced testing – sensor continuity (licensed) X X X X X
View breaker information   X X X X X
Real-time data   X X X X X
Event summaries Trip event details 1 10 10 10 10
Alarm event details 0 10 10 10 10
Total available events   200* 200* 200* 200*
Real-time clock   X X X X
Trip/alarm event waveform (licensed)   X X X X
* – Soft settings only: Thermal memory enable/disable, type of GF protection, neutral protection level, SD profile, comm configuration, etc.
^ – All can reset LEDs

How to license Power Xpert Protection Manager apps

Step 1: Download the licence request (.LicReq) file from PXPM

Licences are PC-specific. Be sure to download the LicReq file from the PC you want to license.

From the PXPM software interface, select
     Application settings > Licence.

Select the Request licence button next to the feature that you would like to license.


Step 2: Save the generated (.LicReq) file to your computer.


Step 3: Order your licence file online.

Visit Eaton.mybigcommerce.com/power-xpert-protection-manager/.

You will be prompted to attach your licence request (.LicReq) file from step 2 before adding the item to your basket.


Step 4: Receive your licence

You will receive your licence files as an email attachment from PXPMLicense@eaton.com. (Save or archive this email in the event that a reinstallation is needed.)

Save these to your PC.


5: Install your licence

Click on Install licence and select the licence (.License) file you received in step 4. If the licence was installed correctly, a tick will appear next to the licence.

  • A grey tick means that a limited number of sessions have been added.
  • A green tick means that unlimited use of the feature has been granted on your computer

The number of remaining sessions will be displayed on the licence screen.

PXPM Manage License Interface
Manage licence interface (step 1 and step 5)
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PXPM software training

The PXPM software training video walks you through the software that allows you to manage, test, configure and troubleshoot circuit breakers.
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