Eaton Power Xpert PXM 4000/6000/8000 Meter

INTRODUCTION

The Eaton Power Xpert PXM 4000/6000/8000 Meter is a multifunctional revenue-accurate power

meter providing power quality analysis. It consists of a panel-mounted Display and a Base Meter

that can be attached to the Display or mounted remotely. The Power Xpert Meter is a multi-proces

sor based electrical distribution system monitor providing extensive:

• Metering

• Trending

• Logging

• Waveform capture

• Transient capture

• Remote input monitoring

• Control relaying/Alarming

• Communication capabilities

• Built-in Web server for browsing via the internet

In addition, it incorporates a number of value added features such as self-learning, adaptive report

ing, networked display, user levels, intuitive displays, setup wizards and user text descriptions.

Comparison of Meter Versions

This Instruction Manual covers the PXM 4000/6000/8000 series. Introduced in 2010. the PXM

series includes significant Microprocessor and Memory upgrades from the PX series introduced in

2006. To determine the series, check the Model number printed on the product label located on the

left side of the meter, as shown below.

Improvements:

• Internal RAM - from 32 MB SDR SDRAM to 256 MB DDR2 SDRAM

• Data Storage - increased from a 512 MB (std)/1GB(option) to a fixed 2/4/8 GB for PXM

4000/6000/8000. respectively.

• Waveform Capture - increased storage sample from 256 samples/cycle to 512 samples/cycle at

60 Hz. Delta-sigma over-sampling increased from 1024 samples/cycle to 4096 samples/cycle.

• Transient Capture Resolution - increased from a 10-bit A/D to 14-bit A/D on PXM 8000

• Maximum Operating Temperature - increased from 60° C to 70° C

• Com Reset Button - added to restore Ethernet and other communications to the factory defaults

• Mode Switch Selections - added troubleshooting mode to evaluate the system and connectivity.

Items Remaining the Same:

• Wiring

• I/O and communications expansion cards

• Local Display

• Panel mounting brackets

• Old PX .zip setting files can be loaded into the PXM, which updates its format

Other Changes:

• Meter includes blue highlights, on bottom, as shown below.

• Model number has been changed from PX to PXM, and previous digit for the memory option

will be “1” to represent standard communiction

• Power supply module has changed and cannot be used with first generation meters (PX) and

vice versa

• Low voltage (24-48 VDC) DC version is not available for the PXM

• Real-time clock - 10-year battery moved from power module to coreboard

• The new PXM firmware has been written to be compatible with the older PX meters on its

RS485 subnetwork; however, the PXM must be the master in this arrangement.

This Instruction Manual describes the PXM 4000/6000/8000 series. For instructions and specifica

tions on the PX4000/6000/8000 series refer to IB02601003E.

Applicability

This manual applies to the Power Xpert Meter and display in the following configurations:

Power Xpert PXM4000 Meter

Power Xpert PXM6000 Meter

Power Xpert PXM8000 Meter

PXM468K-DISP-6-XV Color Touchscreen Display

PXM468K-DISP-12 Advanced Color Touchscreen Display

PX-PMBD-XV - Panel Mounting Bracket Assembly

PXMCE-B Communication Expansion Card

PXMIO-B Digital I/O CardSafety Precautions

All safety codes, safety standards and/or regulations must be strictly observed in the installation,

operation and maintenance of this device.