Eaton 9PX 1:1 Quick start guide

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UPS model : 9PX 1:1 1 to 3kVA
Date : 02/09/2016

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Contents
1. Download the software setUPS and the firmware
(if receiving this document by email)
2. UPS connection
3. Launch setUPS
4. Go to Bypass
5. setUPS firmware menu
6. Firmware selection
7. Confirmation
8. Upgrade process
9. Upload success
10. Return to normal state
11. Go back to Normal
12. Trouble shooting

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1. Download the software setUPS and the firmware
Go to the Power Quality Website
(http://powerquality.eaton.com/EMEA/Support/Software-Drivers/default.asp)
Select your product , 9PX (1-3kVA), and select your solution type, Firmware &
Configuration.
Click on “Download 9PX UPS (1-3kVA) Firmware Updates & configuration” :
And click on the required link.
Firmware
file
setUPS
software
Upgrade
instructions

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2. UPS connection
Connect a communication cable to the UPS unit, on USB or RS232 (DB9) port on the
back of the UPS. Then connect the cable to your computer.
3. Launch setUPS
For a first time Eaton®setUPS installation, double click on the exe file
and valid the “User Account Control” message by “Yes”
The installer opens, click on “Next”Read and click on “Accept”

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Click on “Install”And on “Finish”
And the Eaton®setUPS starts.
If Eaton®setUPS is already installed, from All Programs menu, open setUPS
At the startup, the software searches for the connected UPS

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and as soon as communication is established, the product is identified :
4. Go to Bypass
On the UPS, go to the menu “CONTROL”, and select “Go to bypass”. The Bypass
indicator (orange) illuminates and a click noise comes from the UPS (relay) :
WARNING : loads are powered but not protected anymore !

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If there is a Maintenance Bypass (HotSwap MBP) connected to the UPS, switch to
Bypass position :
5. setUPS firmware menu
On the left menu, select “Firmware” section, the available firmware appears :

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If the firmware list is empty, copy/paste the downloaded firmware in the target folder My
Documents\Eaton setUPS\firmware (click on the “…” button) :
6. Firmware selection
Click on the latest firmware file to select it and then on the “Upload firmware” button :

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7. Confirmation
The following screen appears which reminds you that UPS output is OFF (but load still
powered) during the upgrade, select “Yes” to continue
8. Upgrade process
The UPS emits a beep and transfers into Boot loader mode. The firmware will then be
erased and then rewritten into the UPS.
During the flash process, the status led (AC line, Battery, Bypass & Fault) on the UPS
cycle, a progress bar is displayed on LCD and a beep is emitted every 10s :

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And on setUPS window, the firmware upgrade steps appear :
9. Upload success
When the firmware flash process is done, the UPS emits a long beep. The setUPS
issues a pop up to let know the firmware flash has been successful : click on “OK” :