Summit Technology PowerSight User manual

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Summit Technology, Inc.
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.powersight.com
Rev 4 for All Meters / SW 3.4 Series
Copyright 2013 by Summit Technology
Getting Started
With
PowerSight
For Bluetooth Meters

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PowerSight is a registered trademark of Summit Technology, Inc.
All PowerSight models are designed to comply with part 15,
subpart B, of the FCC Rules for a Class A digital device.
PowerSight models PS2500, PS3500, and PS4500 are designed
to comply with the requirements of IEC61010-1:2001 for a 600V
input rating measurement category IV, pollution degree II, double
insulated electronic device.
PowerSight meters are manufactured by Summit Technology, Inc
in the U.S.A. The standard warranty period is 12 months from
date of purchase. We encourage you to advise us of any defects
of design or manufacture of any of our products. We are
dedicated to your successful use of the product.
There are no user serviceable parts in your PowerSight
meter. Opening the case voids your warranty and may result in
present or future danger to users of the meter. The rechargeable
battery inside is a custom-designed battery pack that is only to be
replaced by authorized Summit Technology technical service
personnel.
Cleaning is to be done by use of a dry or damp piece of
cloth. Grease may be removed by light application of isopropyl
(rubbing) alcohol. Avoid the use of solvents, since they may
dissolve or weaken the plastic enclosure. Do not use water or
other conductive liquids since they may pose a safety risk.
Use of this equipment in a manner not specified by Summit
Technology can result in injury and voiding of warranty.

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Table of Contents
Introducing PowerSight ..............................................................4
Installing PSM Software..............................................................5
System Requirements.........................................................................5
Installing and Running PowerSight Manager (PSM)........................5
Installing Bluetooth Adapters.....................................................6
General .................................................................................................6
BU-2094a Bluetooth v2.0 USB Adapter (BLACK).............................6
Widcomm Bluetooth Software ...........................................................6
Installation for Windows XP...................................................6
Installation for Windows Vista & Windows 7..........................8
BU-2073-J Bluetooth v2.0 USB Adapter (BLUE).............................10
Windows Default Bluetooth Software .............................................10
Installation for Windows XP.................................................10
Installation for Windows Vista & Windows 7........................11
Kensington K33902US Bluetooth USB Micro Toshiba Bluetooth
Adapter...............................................................................................12
Installation for Windows XP, Vista, & 7/8.............................12
Connecting to PSM for the First Time .....................................13
Connecting Via Bluetooth (Windows XP) .......................................13
Connecting Via Bluetooth (Windows Vista & Windows 7)............15
Connecting Via Bluetooth (Windows XP, Vista & Windows 7/8)
with the Kensington K330902US .....................................................18
Upgrading Software/Firmware Via PSM ..................................22
Software and Meter Interface....................................................24
PSM Interface.....................................................................................24
Meter Interface...................................................................................25
Setting up PowerSight for Logging .........................................26
Using PSM to Setup PS2500 & PS3500 Meters ..............................26
Using PSM to Setup PS4500 Meters................................................28
Using PowerSight Interface to Setup Meter....................................31
Hooking Up Your PowerSight...................................................32
Connections to PowerSight..............................................................32
Verifying Connections...............................................................33
Using SureStart™of PowerSight......................................................33
Checking Connections Using PSM..................................................34
Checking Voltage/Current Levels – Using PSM.............................34
Starting/Stopping Your Monitoring Session...........................35
Downloading Data Using PSM..................................................36
Downloading Data Via Serial Connection.......................................36
Downloading Data Via Memory Card...............................................37
Creating A Report Using PSM ..................................................40

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Introducing PowerSight
Congratulations on your decision to buy one of our PowerSight
meters! You have just purchased one of the smallest and yet
most powerful instruments for measuring and analyzing electric
power that exists.
Each PowerSight meter is uniquely designed to help answer your
power analysis questions like; what does it cost to run this
equipment, to, what sort of transients appear on this line?
The philosophy of the product is to give you an instrument that
answers your questions about electric power in a truly convenient
size at an attractive price.
If you are looking for a simple yet powerful tool that can be easily
and reliably installed and operated, one that provides for
comprehensive data analysis, you've found your tool of first
choice.
Whether your interest is in
The quality of incoming power,
Managing power consumption, or
Maintaining and comparing equipment
PowerSight puts all the power in the palm of your hand!
This guide will show you all the basics of using your PowerSight
meter, from installing our simple-to-use PSM software, to hooking
up your meter for the first time.
*Note: Throughout this manual, whenever we refer to an individual
key of the keypad, we print the name on the key enclosed by
square brackets. For example, the “Volt” key is referred to as
[VOLT].

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Installing PSM Software
System Requirements
PowerSight Manager is a powerful program that is designed to
operate on modest systems. However, having certain system
resources will dramatically improve its performance.
Following is a list of capabilities required in your PC system in order
to run the PSM 3.4 Series and newer software:
Operating system: Windows ® XP or newer (when using
Windows XP, system must be updated to the latest service pack
and have Microsoft .NET installed).
Disk Drives: CD-ROM disk drive (for installation) and a hard disk
with at least 20 MB free.
Serial Communications: Either an internal Bluetooth device for
models PS2500, PS3500, & PS4500, or a USB connection for
use with a USB-to-Bluetooth dongle/adapter.
Display: VGA or better capability.
Installing and Running PowerSight Manager (PSM)
The CD-ROM that accompanies this guide contains all the files
required to begin using PowerSight Manager. Following installation,
refer to the Help system within it for answers to all your questions.
Assuming that your CD-ROM is defined as drive D: and your hard
disk is defined as drive C:, perform the following steps to install PSM:
1. Insert CD-ROM disk into drive D:
2. The software installation window should now automatically run on
your computer. If it doesn’t start, follow steps 3-5.
3. Click on the "Start" button at the lower left of the screen
4. Select "Run" from the list of options.
5. In the "Open" box, type in “D:\autorun”, then press the “Enter”
button.
6. Click “Install PSM Software” to begin installing the application.
7. Follow any instructions that appear on the screen. For easy
installation, click on the “Next” button each time it stops to ask a
question and click on “Finish” at the end.

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To run PowerSight Manager in the future, select “Start” then guide
your mouse from “Programs” to “PowerSight” to “PowerSight
Manager” and click on “PowerSight Manager”.
You can also double click on the PowerSight manager icon that is
loaded on your desktop. Remember, the software on the disk is only
licensed for use with your PowerSight meters.
Installing Bluetooth Adapters
General
To communicate with the PS2500, PS3500, or PS4500, you will
need a Bluetooth connection. Some computers have an internal
Bluetooth device for communicating. If your PC/laptop is not
Bluetooth compatible, you will need to use a USB-to-Bluetooth
adapter or “Dongle”.
Do not install the USB-to-Bluetooth adapter until later in the
process. You may want to close all open windows on your PC
since the computer will need to be restarted before the Bluetooth
adapter can be used.
Listed below is how to install the two different types of Bluetooth
Dongles supplied with our rental meters for both Windows XP and
Windows Vista/7:
*Other devices may vary*
BU-2094a Bluetooth v2.0 USB Adapter (BLACK)
Widcomm Bluetooth Software
Installation for Windows XP
1. NOTE: Do not install your USB Bluetooth adapter into your
computer until you finish installing the software.
2. Insert the CD in your CD-ROM drive and let it run the
installation. Follow the instruction from the CD-ROM

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software and when it is done it will prompt you to install a
Bluetooth device.
3. A “Welcome to Bluetooth” screen will appear. Press “Next”,
accept the License Agreement, then press “Next” again to
start the installation.
4. At one point during the installation, the software will ask
you to plug in the dongle. At this time, insert the dongle
into one of the free USB ports.

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5. Click “Finish” and restart your computer.
Installation for Windows Vista & Windows 7
The installation of the Bluetooth dongle is much different on a
Windows Vista/7 computer than it is on Windows XP.
1. Insert the Bluetooth Dongle. Windows will then attempt to
install its own Bluetooth drivers.
2. Once Windows is done, run the program
SetupBtwDownloadSE.exe from either the PSM CD-ROM
(found in the Summit Technology\software folder) or found
at http://www.broadcom.com/support/bluetooth/update.php

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3. Choose to “Run” the EXE file, accept the License
Agreement, and click “Next”.
4. The Broadcom/Widcomm software should now be
installing.
5. You may get a Windows security pop-up, click “Install”.

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6. Click “Done” when the software is finished installing. You
may need to restart your computer.
BU-2073-J Bluetooth v2.0 USB Adapter (BLUE)
Windows Default Bluetooth Software
Installation for Windows XP
The BU-2073-J does not include a CD-ROM, but instead relies on
Windows to find the drivers from the web. To install this dongle,
make sure your computer is connected to the internet and then
plug in the dongle. Windows should then install the correct drivers.
1. Plug in the BU-2073-J Dongle. Windows should then give
a pop-up window showing it has started installing the
device.

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2. Wait for Windows to finish. Once done, it will tell you the
device is ready to be used.
Installation for Windows Vista & Windows 7
Since the BU-2073-J Dongle does not come with a CD-ROM,
insert the Bluetooth Dongle. Windows will then attempt to install its
own Bluetooth drivers. Make sure your computer is connected to
the internet so that windows can install the correct drivers. NOTE:
This has not been tested with Windows 8.
When finished installing the drivers, you should get the following
screen:

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Kensington K33902US Bluetooth USB Micro
Toshiba Bluetooth Adapter
Installation for Windows XP, Vista, & 7/8
The Kensington K33902US is a micro adapter that uses the
Toshiba Bluetooth software. The installation is basically the same
across all compatible operating systems.
1. NOTE: Do not install your USB Bluetooth adapter into your
computer until you finish installing the software.
2. Insert the CD in your CD-ROM drive. Follow the instruction
from the CD-ROM software and when it is done it will
prompt you to install a Bluetooth device.
3. You may or may not get a prompt to restart your computer.
Any either case, once installation is done, restart your
computer with the adapter plugged in.

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Connecting to PSM for the First Time
Connecting Via Bluetooth (Windows XP)
With Windows XP, each Bluetooth device will use the same comm
port, meaning only one meter can be connected at a time. You
must disconnect from one meter before connecting to another
(this is done by either turning off the meter or disconnecting from
the Bluetooth device). You also must have PSM closed before
making any connections to a meter at the Bluetooth level.
You will also find a “My Bluetooth Places” icon on the desktop.
This is where you will first establish a connection to the meter
before you actually connect to the PSM software. Only the
PS2500, PS3500 and PS4500 can connect via Bluetooth.
To connect at the Bluetooth level:
1. Make sure PSM is closed and the meter is turned ON.
2. Open up “My Bluetooth Places”.
3. At the top left of the screen, click on “Search for Devices in
range”. It should now look for and find the meter,
displaying a default icon with the meter type and serial
number in its name.
4. Right click on this icon and choose ‘Pair Device”.

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5. Choose to enter the device’s code and put in “0000” (four
zeros) as the Bluetooth Pass Code and press “OK”
6. Once this in accepted, double click on the icon of your
meter. It will now do a one-time attempt to discover
available services, then it should display an icon that looks
like a serial connector and says “not connected”.
7. Double click on this icon (or right click and choose
“Connect to SPP”).

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8. Once connected, it should give you the comm port number
for your connection.
9. Open up PSM and click on the “Setup Communications”
button.
10. Change the Comm Port to the one assigned by Bluetooth
(baud rate should be 57600 for all meters).
11. Press “OK” and PSM will attempt to connect to your meter.
NOTE: When using the BU-2073-J Dongle (BLUE), you may not
get a “My Bluetooth Places” icon. If this is the case, follow the
Windows Vista & Windows 7 instructions.
Connecting Via Bluetooth (Windows Vista &
Windows 7)
With Windows Vista or Windows 7, you will not find a “My
Bluetooth Places” icon on your computer. To connect, you have to
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right of your computer or go to the Devices screen by navigating
to: Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Devices and Printers.
Once the Device window is open, you can then attempt to locate
and connect to the meter at the Bluetooth level. Again, you must
have PSM closed when making a new Bluetooth connection.
NOTE: The Kensington K330902US adapter using a different
method to connect to Bluetooth as it uses its own Toshiba
Software. See the end of this section for instructions.
1. With the meter turned on, in the Bluetooth Device window,
press “Add a Device” to bring up the search window.
2. Double click on the icon that states your meter’s model and
serial number.

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3. Click on “Enter the devices’ pairing code”.
4. Enter the code “0000” (four zeros) and press “Next”
5. Windows will now assign a comm port to this meter. To
view this number, either click on the Windows pop-up at
the bottom right of your screen, or right click on the meters’
icon in the devices window and press “Properties”.

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6. Once the devices properties window pops up, click on the
“Hardware” tab to view the serial port assigned to your
meter.
7. Open up PSM and click on the “Setup Communications”
button.
8. Change the Comm Port to the one assigned by Bluetooth
(baud rate should be 57600 for all meters).
9. Press “OK” and PSM will attempt to connect to your meter.
Connecting Via Bluetooth (Windows XP, Vista &
Windows 7/8) with the Kensington K330902US
The Kensington K330902US Micro Adapter using the Toshiba
software to connect to Bluetooth.

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1. Right Click on the small Bluetooth Icon at the bottom right
corner of your desktop (Near the Time/Date). You may
need to press the small ^ (up arrow) button on the task bar.
2. Click on “Bluetooth Setting” and it should bring up the
Toshiba Software window.
3. Press “New Connection” to add a new meter for
connecting.

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4. Choose “Express Mode” and press “Next”. It will now
search the area for Bluetooth devices.
5. Select the meter you want to connect to and press “Next”.
It will then you’re your meter to your computer. You may
have to enter a Security code, this code is “0000”.