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1 Introduction
Eaton’s Power Xpert Protection Manager (PXPM) is a Microsoft® Windows-based software that configures, controls and tests Eaton PXR trip units in Series
NRX, Power Defense, or NZM Breakers. This document guides users through the PXPM’s installation and usage.
Cybersecurity is at the core of Eaton’s “secure by design” philosophy. Our secure development approach helps us manage cybersecurity risks in our
products through the entire product life cycle: from threat modeling, requirements analysis implementation and verification to ongoing maintenance. This
product has been tested by an authorized UL cybersecurity test lab, following industry established frameworks and standards. Eaton Cybersecurity Center
of Excellence (CCoE) would like to take this opportunity to reiterate to our customers the importance of continuing to review, implement and maintain
recommended cybersecurity best practices.

2 System Requirements
Hardware requirements:
• Eaton PXR trip unit
• USB to Micro-USB cable
• Digitrip auxiliary power module (For PXR ACB Trip Units)
o Catalog Number: PRTBAPMDV for U.S. power sockets
o Catalog Number: DTAUXPMEU for European power sockets
o Catalog Number: DTAUXPMUK for U.K. power sockets
Software requirements:
• Microsoft® Windows 7 or 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)
• Adobe® Acrobat Reader (version 5 or higher).
Screen resolution:
• 1280x1024 pixels or higher resolutions

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3 Power Xpert Protection Manager Main Screen


The Power Xpert Protection Manager provides several features to communicate to the PXR trip units. (Figure 1). User may choose any of the features
shown by clicking on the button. If the button is disabled, then the trip unit is not connected or does not support that function.

Figure 1 : Power Xpert Protection Manager main screen

3.1 Connect
The user can connect a PXR Trip Unit using a USB Cable. PXPM software automatically detects if any trip unit is connected to the computer. Any PXR Trip
Units connected to the computer will be located in the Connect box.

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4 Setpoint Configuration

The Setpoint Configuration section provides four main features (Figure 2).
1. New Offline Settings: Create, modify and save setpoint configurations without connecting to a PXR trip unit.
2. Open Settings: Open, modify and save existing setpoint configuration files (.pxset) from the computer.
3. Connect to Unit: Import and modify PXR trip unit’s existing setpoints. The trip unit must be powered up and connected to the computer through
a USB to Micro-USB cable.
4. Export to Unit: Export setpoints from an existing setpoint configuration file (.pxset) to a PXR trip unit. The trip unit must be powered up and
connected to the computer through a USB to Micro-USB cable.

Figure 2: Setpoint options screen

4.1 New Offline Settings


To create a new offline setting, click New Offline Settings button on the startup screen (Figure 2). User can create new offline setting for either an PXR ACB,
Power Defense or NZM trip unit.

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Figure 3: New offline settings screen

Note that connection to a PXR trip unit is not needed when using New Offline Settings feature. Select your Device Type and Firmware Version (if
applicable) and click Next on the screen shown in Figure 3. This will take you to the Setpoint configuration screen described in Section 4.5.

4.2 Open Settings


To open a previously saved configuration file, click Open Settings button in Figure 2, and follow the prompted message to choose a configuration file to
open. If a valid configuration file is selected, a configuration screen similar to the one shown in Figure 6 displays saved setpoints. This is described in
Section 4.5.

4.3 Connect to Unit


To connect to a PXR trip unit, a USB to Micro-USB cable must be used. Note that the USB to Micro-USB cable cannot be a charge-only cable.
The trip unit must be powered up and running prior to using the Connect to Unit feature. A PXR trip unit auxiliary power module (Catalog Number:
PRTBAPMDV for U.S. power sockets, DTAUXPMEU for European power sockets, or DTAUXPMUK for U.K. power sockets.) may be used to power up an
ACB trip unit, as shown in Figure 4. This is required to trip the breaker.
In Figure 4, the standard USB end is connected to a computer’s USB port. The Micro-USB end of the cable is connected to the Micro-USB port of the trip
unit. Then click Connect to Unit button in Figure 2.

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Figure 4: USB to Micro-USB Cable and PXR Trip Unit.

4.4 Export to Unit


Export to Unit exports setpoints from an existing setpoint configuration file (.pxset) to a PXR trip unit. It involves overwriting the trip unit’s existing setpoints
with new values. To prevent users from unintended overwrites, a dialog box similar to the one shown in Figure 5 is displayed to prompt the user to create a
backup file of the trip unit’s existing setpoints before overwriting.
Selecting Yes in Figure 5 allows the user to save the trip unit’s existing setpoints in a backup file. Selecting No will skip the backup file and proceed to the
next step.
The application then verifies that the trip unit style, rating and other selections in the setpoint configuration file match those in the connected trip unit. Upon
a successful match, the setpoints will be exported to the trip unit.
A user may restore the trip unit to the settings from a previously created setpoint file. Click Export to Unit from the Setpoint Options Screen (Figure 2) and
choose the desired file. This will export the setpoints from the selected file into the trip unit.

Figure 5: Create Backup Configuration File Screen

4.5 Setpoint configuration screen


The Setpoint configuration screen, in Figure 6 in shows the resulting setpoints screen with trip unit type, style and other settings.

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Figure 6 : Setpoint configuration screen

The configuration screen allows users to view and edit setpoints. Figure 6 shows the configuration screen in online mode when Connect to Unit is selected.
A configuration screen similar to Figure 6 is also shown when New Offline Setting, or Open Settings is selected.
1. View and Edit Setpoints: For each setpoint, its range, step size and description are shown in the tooltip when a user hovers the mouse cursor
over that setpoint. For setpoints controlled by a physical switch on the front of a trip unit, PXPM does not display data and the user cannot edit
this read-only setpoint.
2. Undo Changes: All setpoints changed on the screen, but not yet exported to the device will be returned to their original values.
3. Refresh (only visible when connected to a trip unit): Read setpoints from trip unit and display on the setpoint screen. All unexported changes will
be lost.
4. Save As: Saves setpoints to a new configuration file. Users will be prompted to select a location and name the file.
5. PDF Report: Exports all setpoints to a portable document format (PDF) file. Modified setpoint parameters are highlighted in the exported PDF file
(Figure 7).
6. Export: Exports setpoints to a connected trip unit.
7. Close: Close the configuration screen.
8. Hide/Show: To close/open the sidebar containing change summary and curves.
9. Change Summary pane: Displays a summary of setpoints that have been changed in the present session. Both original and changed values are
displayed. Setpoints exported to the device are displayed in green. Setpoints changed on screen, but not yet exported are displayed in orange.
10. Curves pane: Shows graphical representation of setpoints. Long and short delay protection curves, as well as ground (earth) and instantaneous
protection are displayed. Trip curves are always visible when connected to a device and may be available when working offline. In the offline

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case, trip curves are only visible for device types where the setpoints are not controlled by physical switches. A dotted curve is shown when a
setpoint value has been changed on the screen.
11. Full View: To open the enlarged view of Curves.
12. Manage Curves: Enables user to perform the comparative study of the behaviors of different PXR devices by analyzing the respective curves.

Figure 7: Example of a change summary report

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Manage Curves

PXPM allows the user to conduct a comparative behavioral study of the coordination of multiple PXR trip units through analysis of the respective time-
current curves. Clicking on the ‘Manage Curves’ button on Setpoint configuration screen brings up the following dialog box (Figure 8):

Figure 8: Manage Curves

User can select two PXSET files (exported from the device or created offline with PXPM) to compare the respective settings with the current settings. (Fig 8).
The Curves display on Setpoint Configuration Screen for comparative study looks like the one below (Figure 9):

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Figure 9 : Comparative study of trip curves

Legend on the curve denotes the color of the curves displayed for the respective PXSET files.

5 Device Settings
The Device Settings section allows user to reset their trip unit, change trip unit date and time, set the password or download language if the trip unit
supports these features.

Figure 10: Device settings options screen

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5.1 Reset Trip Unit


The PXR trip unit keeps an internal record of causes of trip, diagnostics and metering data. In Device Settings, user can select and clear individual
parameters by clicking Reset Trip Unit button Figure 10: Device settings options screen. The user can only reset one parameter at a time in Figure 11: Reset
trip unit .

Figure 11: Reset trip unit

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5.2 Change Trip Unit Date and Time


Some PXR trip units have an internal clock that keeps track of time. In Device Settings, user can modify this clock by clicking the Date and Time button. Use
mouse cursor to select date and time, and then click the Update button to apply the date and time to the trip unit (Figure 12: Change PXR trip unit’s date and
time). Click the checkbox Select System Date Time to set the trip unit date time same as that of computer.

Figure 12: Change PXR trip unit’s date and time

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5.3 Password
PXR Trip Units contain a password that is required to change setpoints, perform testing, and other activities. Trip units that are compatible with PXPM
password management functionality will allow the user to enter or reset the password directly in PXPM.

Verify Password
For trip units that support it, PXPM allows the user to enter and confirm their trip unit password directly from within the software (instead of from the PXR
trip unit LCD display).

Figure 13: Verify password screen

Set Password
The user also has the ability to change the password for the PXR trip unit by using the Set Password feature.

Figure 14: Set password screen

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5.4 Download Language


The Power Defense PXR Trip Units have the ability to display different languages. Therefore, the PXPM provides the ability to see what languages are
installed in the PXR Trip units as well as the ability to download additional languages. The additional languages are available on Eaton’s website.

Language Status
The Language Status screen (Figure 15:) will display all installed languages in the Trip Unit.

Figure 15: Language status screen

The language which is selected on the trip unit, is marked as In Use on this screen.
For trip units that support language downloads, click Add New Language (Figure 15:) to open the Language Selector screen (Figure 16: Language download
screen). The user can download available language packs from Eaton’s website and use this screen to download a new language into the trip unit.
The user can delete the selected language by pressing Delete, if needed. Note that different trip units have default languages that cannot be erased. The
language in use is also not erasable.
Clicking Refresh updates the screen to show the languages available in the trip unit.

Figure 16: Language download screen

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6 Test Mode
The user can perform Long, Short, Instantaneous, Ground, Maintenance Mode, Current Sensor and Open Breaker tests on the device, depending on the trip
unit features. LSIG testing, Maintenance mode testing and current sensor continuity testing require an Advanced Testing License. Click Test Mode button
to perform test operations.
The user will be prompted to confirm that the breaker is in a de-energized system or in a Test/Disconnected position.
Testing may only be performed when the device is carrying less than 5% or rated current.
Before any testing occurs, the existing trip unit settings are captured for future use.

Figure 17: Test parameters selection on test screen

The PXPM software controls the testing of long delay trip, short delay trip, instantaneous trip, maintenance mode, and ground (earth) fault trip via the USB
communication. The software allows for testing on any phase, including neutral. On applicable models, the trip unit’s display can be used to observe the
current being injected and the elapsed time until trip.
The PXR trip unit has two built-in functional test modes available for use. One is an internal simulated current test and the other is an internal secondary
injected current test. Either mode can be configured for opening or not opening the breaker.
The Simulated test is an easy test to verify points on the Time-Current curve. The specified test current value is injected into the software algorithms to
precisely verify the accuracy of the trip unit.
For the Secondary Injection testing, the trip unit uses an independent, built-in circuit to generate a test signal which is injected into the trip unit’s sensor input
circuit. This test feature replaces the need for an external secondary injection test kit.
For most ACB and MCCB devices, the PXPM software provides an additional mode that can test for continuity of each current sensor if the PXR Trip Unit
model supports this feature. This includes the neutral sensor on the ACB Trip Units. The PXPM software will test the neutral connection whether or not there
is a sensor installed.
The Open Breaker test allows user to verify the mechanical functionality of their breaker. It also allows the ability to check the Breaker Trip Status for MCCB
and NZM devices.
Time current curve shows the graphical representation of setpoints. The line shows the required current to trip the breaker. The vertical green line on the
graph represents the current specified by the user. The intersection of the green line and the time current curve shows the expected time to trip at this
current.

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By pressing Change Device Settings, changes in trip unit setpoint values can be made if any of the values need to be changed before performing the test.
After exporting same to the trip unit and navigating back to the test mode screen, the Reload Settings button will display changes made in the trip unit
setpoint values.
If this is the first test performed on a device in Test Mode, a prompt requiring confirmation to utilize the license for the test feature is displayed. This License
utilized is valid for one session. A session is defined as any testing performed while PXPM is running and connected to the same trip unit. It also displays the
remaining number of test feature-licenses left with the user (Figure 18: Prompt to confirm the utilization of the License).
Power Xpert Protection Manager then prompts the user to enter the password (Figure 19: Prompt to enter password ). The password entered is valid
throughout the session.
More information regarding a session is described in ‘License’ section of this Quick Start Guide.

Figure 18: Prompt to confirm the utilization of the License

Figure 19: Prompt to enter password

Note that the correct password only needs to be entered once in a test session. If the user fails to enter the correct password, Power Xpert Protection
Manager application closes after 4 failed attempts. In this case, user needs to restart the application.
Note that for some trip unit models, such as the PXR for ACB Version 2.0, the password needs to be entered from the device.
After entering the correct password and after the completion of the test on the trip unit, the test result screen like one displayed in Figure 22: Functional test
results screen will be displayed. Information on the test result screen will vary based on type of test.

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For the Current Sensor test, the test result screen will display the continuity status of each phase. (
Figure 20: Current Sensor test result screen )

Figure 20: Current Sensor test result screen

For the Open Breaker Test, the test result screen will display whether the breaker has been tripped or not. (Figure 21: Open Breaker test result screen)

Figure 21: Open Breaker test result screen

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Figure 22: Functional test results screen

On the functional Test Result Screen (Figure 22: Functional test results screen), the Previous Test Results section displays the details of other tests performed
in the current session. Setpoint Changed entries are displayed on this screen to indicate that setpoints were updated between tests.
The actual test results are shown on the time current curve with a green dot.
Clicking on the Continue Testing button returns the user to the Test Parameter Selection screen (Figure 17: Test parameters selection on test screen) will be
displayed. Use the Stop Testing button to exit the test session. The user can then view and adjust final settings as desired. (Figure 23: Final settings
adjustments).
Parameter values for “As Found” are captured at the beginning of test operation, just before user selects test features for the first time in a test session.
Parameter values for “As Left” are captured when the testing has been completed. Any difference between “As Found” and “As Left” parameter values will
be highlighted. After updated setpoints are exported to the device, any adjustments will be reflected under “As Left” column when “Reload Settings”
button is clicked.

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Figure 23: Final settings adjustments

The Reload Settings button will display changes in the trip unit setpoint values after they are exported to the device.

Pressing the Generate Report button will prompt the user for optional report customizations (Figure 24: User input for test report customization) once in
each the session. If the report is generated from Test screen and it is again generated later from the ‘Reports’ section from the main screen, User inputs
screen will not be displayed.
By pressing Change Device Settings, changes in trip unit setpoint values can be made if any of the values need to be changed. After exporting same to the
trip unit and navigating back to the test mode screen, the Reload Settings button will display changes made in the trip unit setpoint values.
On clicking the Continue Testing button, the Test parameter selection screen will be displayed. The Exit Testing button lets the user exit the test session.

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Figure 24: User input for test report customization

Information entered on the User Input screen will be displayed on the report in the respective sections.
The test report will display the User Input data, the settings and results for all conducted testing, and a table of As Found / As Left settings (Figure 25: PDF test
report-1).
Every Parameter/Configuration Settings table is followed by a Test Results table. Any change in settings will be displayed in a new table followed by any
results for the tests performed at those settings.
Parameter values for System and Current Protection Configuration are captured at the beginning of the test session (As Found) and after the click of Next
button on the As Found / As Left Screen (As Left). These parameter values are displayed at the end of report.

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Figure 25: PDF test report-1

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Figure 26: PDF test report-2

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6.1 Test Library Feature


Test Library allows the user to
• To save the Test parameters for a that is to be performed frequently in the future
• To open a previously saved test to perform (Figure 27: Open and save test buttons on Test Mode screen)

Figure 27: Open and save test buttons on Test Mode screen

Clicking Save Test, brings up the Test Library. All previously saved tests are displayed here. The user can enter a Test Description and Save to add the
current test to the list for future use (Figure 28: Save test).

Figure 28: Save test

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Clicking on Open Test brings up the Test Library. This is a list of all previously saved tests (Figure 29: Open test).

Figure 29: Open test

On pressing Load Test, test parameters corresponding to the selected test will get loaded in the test parameter screen of the Test mode.
On pressing Delete Test, the selected test will get deleted from the Test Library.

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7 Breaker Information

Figure 30: Breaker information screen

The Breaker Information screen (Figure 30: Breaker information screen) displays information pertaining to the PXR Trip unit such as Serial Number and
Manufacturing Dates.

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8 Real Time Data

Figure 31: Real time data screen

The Real Time Data Screens (Figure 31: Real time data screen) provides information pertaining to all status and metered data from the PXR Trip unit. The
user can expand each heading to view the nested data. The available data will be based on the specific connected trip unit. Not all parameters are
supported in all PXR Trip Unit styles.

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The following categories are available:


1. System Primary, Secondary and Cause of Status
2. Current, Voltage, Power, Temperature and Battery
3. Energy
4. Power Demand
5. Peak Power Demand
6. Current Min/Max
7. Voltage Min/Max Line to Line
8. Voltage Min/Max Line to Neutral
9. One Cycle Current
10. Diagnostics External
11. THD

8.1 Capture Waveform


PXR trip units allow user to manually capture current and/or voltage waveforms. To do so, click Capture Waveform button shown in Figure 31: Real time
data screen. PXR trip unit then captures a full-cycle of waveforms and transfers them for display on the Power Xpert Protection Manager software.
In Figure 32: Capture waveform screen, user can choose which waveform(s) to display by selecting or deselecting desired waveform(s) from the right side of
the screen. Clicking on the Capture Waveform button will capture and display a new full-cycle of waveforms. Clicking on the Close button to return to Real
Time Data Screen.

Figure 32: Capture waveform screen

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9 Event Summaries
The PXR Trip Units record several different events. The Event Summary (Figure 33: Event Summary screen) lists up to 200 events that have occurred in the
PXR Trip Unit.

Figure 33: Event Summary screen

9.1 Last Waveform Recorded


User can access the latest waveform recorded for Trip and Alarm Events from the Events Summary Screen. This is a licensed feature. For more information
on Licenses is given in the Licenses section.
Last Waveform Recorded icon is present for the respective Trip/ alarm event for which the waveform is present. On pressing the icon, a prompt asking for
the confirmation to utilize the License for the waveform feature pops up (Figure 34: Prompt to confirm the utilization of the License). This License is valid for a
particular session. After providing the confirmation, the waveform screen is displayed (Figure 35: Last waveform recorded).
More information regarding a session is described in the ‘License’ section of this Quick Start Guide.

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Figure 34: Prompt to confirm the utilization of the License

Figure 35: Last waveform recorded

9.2 Trip Events and Alarm Events


The PXR Trip unit will record more detailed information for the 10 most recent Trip Events and Alarm Events. The Primary, Secondary and Cause of Status
will be listed on the Main Screen (Figure 36)

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Figure 36: Trip or alarm event on the event summary screen

9.3 Time Adjustments


Some PXR Trip Units have a real time clock that is used to timestamp events. The PXPM software provides the ability to adjust the time on the real time
clock. Any time the real time clock is set, the PXR trip unit records this as an event. The Time Adjustments Screen (Figure 37) will display any events where
the real time clock has been changed.

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Figure 37: Time adjustments on the event summary screen

9.4 Event Summary


This section displays the record of several different Event Summary events (Figure 38).

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Figure 38: Event Summary screen

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10 Reports

Figure 39: Report screen

The Report Screen (Figure 39) allows the user to print any or all reports. It will use any data previously received from the connected device. If there is data
needed that has not been read from the device the PXPM will read the data when the report is generated. This can take a substantial amount of time
depending on the amount of data that needs to be read.
Test Report option is enabled on this screen only if the feature has been licensed by the user and if testing has been performed during this session.
All data will be retained in the program for the duration of the connected session. If the user connects a different device or exits and reopened the PXPM
then all previous data will be lost.

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11 Application Settings

Figure 40: Power Xpert Protection Manager application settings

11.1 License
In order to enable to the higher level features, i.e. Advanced Testing features and Trip/Alarm Waveform (Last Waveform Recorded in Event Summaries), the
user needs to purchase a License.
The window in Figure 41 displays the procedure that needs to be followed in order to purchase a license.

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Figure 41: Power Xpert Protection Manager license management screen

When the License is purchased, it is valid only on the Machine/ System from which it has been requested for.
License Type and Catalog Number columns indicate the details of the license requested by the user.
‘Installed’ column indicates the successful installation of the licenses on the system.
‘Session’ column indicates the remaining number of licenses (including free trials), one license corresponds to one session.
When PXPM is installed for the first time on user’s machine, free trials are added to this ’Session’ column by default (5 free trials for each Test mode and
Trip/Alarm Waveform). Although Free trials are valid until user installs perpetual license, it is still valid even if the user installs session-based license.

Session
PXPM apps are licensed by session.
A session defined as the connection to a single breaker. A session is said to be terminated by one of the following conditions:
1. If the Power Xpert Protection Manager application is closed.
2. If a device is de-selected and another device is selected with in the PXPM software.
3. If a device is physically disconnected from the PC (unplugging the USB Micro connector from the breaker or unplugging the USB cable from the
PC)
When a user accesses the functions- Test Mode and Trip/ Alarm Waveform, they will be prompted to confirm utilization of a session. When given the
confirmation, one license is utilized and is valid for the session. The user needs to purchase the separate licenses for these two features.

Types of Licenses
User can purchase two types of licenses:
• Session-based: The user purchases a set number of sessions to use on their PC. They have access to use an advanced feature during that specific
session.
• Perpetual: This type of license enables the feature on the PC. The user may access an unlimited number of sessions on the licensed machine.
The user is no longer prompted before using a session.

11.2 About
Here, the user can regional technical support contacts.
The user will also find the Power Xpert Protection Manager Version in this location (Figure 42). It is recommended that the user keep up to date with the
latest version of PXPM. User can visit the Eaton website www.eaton.com/pxpm to check for latest available version.

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Figure 42‘About’ screen

11.3 Change Language


Power Xpert Protection Manager allows the user to change the interface language. To do so, click the Change Language button, and select the language of
your choice (Figure 43). Figure 44 shows Power Xpert Protection Manager startup screen in simplified Chinese. New languages are periodically included
with software updates.

Figure 43: ‘Change Language’ screen

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Figure 44: Power Xpert Protection Manager main screen in simplified Chinese

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