Monarch Instrument PM, ACT-3X Operating Manual
PM-Remote User‟s Guide
PM-Remote User’s Guide
PM-Remote is a Windows PC based program to enable a user to communicate remotely with a range of panel meters
in the ACT series and Frequency to Voltage Transmitters in the F2Ax series. The program allows the instruments to be
configured (set up) and for data to be viewed in real time on the PC. There is also a method to incorporate the live data
into an Excel spreadsheet. This manual applies to Software Rev 1.0.35 or later.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.0 Installation .............................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.1 Software Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Installation of USB Drivers ................................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Insert USB Cable (if applicable) ........................................................................................................................ 3
2.0 PM-Remote Software ............................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Connection Options ........................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.1 Serial Port ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.2 Ethernet ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Terminal Mode ................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 Display Area .................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2.2 Command List ................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2.3 Command Line .............................................................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Configuration Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.1 General .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3.2 Alarms ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.3.3 Advanced ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4 Display Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4.1 Display Configuration..................................................................................................................................... 8
2.5 Enable ExcelTM ................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.6 Record ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
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1.0 Installation
1.1 Software Installation
This installation is detailed for a Windows 7 system – It is similar for other Windows operating systems.
Note: Before reinstalling or upgrading the software, remove existing versions using the Control Panel:
Programs and Features or Add/Remove Programs.
The PM Remote Software can be downloaded from the monarchinstrument.com
website. Once the .ZIP file has been
downloaded, double-click the file and it will
open a folder called „PMRemote_Software
file resources‟ on your system. Run
CD_Start.exe. The installation program will
launch and display the menu as shown right.
The help files are in PDF format. If
necessary, click on the “Download Acrobat”
button to install the latest version of Acrobat
Reader.
To install the main application, click the
“Install PM Remote” button. This will launch
the PM-Remote setup wizard shown below
left. Click the “Next >” button to continue to the license agreement. Accept the license agreement – “I Agree” (or
quit the installation) and click the “Next >” button to continue. You will then be asked to enter your information –
name and business. Enter the information if you wish and click the “Next >” button to continue. Now select the
installation folder – shown below right. If you wish to change the default for any reason, enter the new install
location. If you want the software to be available for any user on this computer, make sure to select “Everyone”.
Click the “Next >” button.
On the “Confirm Installation” screen, click the “Next >” button. The software will be installed.
Note: This program requires the DotNet component. If it is not found on the system it will be installed.
When completed click the “Close” button. A shortcut icon (shown right) will be placed on the desktop.
It is now necessary to install the USB drivers.
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1.2 Installation of USB Drivers
Note: Ensure the USB programming cable is NOT plugged in during this installation.
From the Install menu select “Install USB Drivers”. Because PM
Remote Software is used for multiple products that use different
USB components, two different USB Drivers will be installed. A
batch file will run and a DOS window (shown right) will remain
on the screen until both USB drivers have been installed.
The first USB driver is for products using the FTDI USB
component. This driver will automatically install without any
user interaction. Note: Files for this driver are stored in the
„PMRemote_Software file resources‟ folder in the FTDI VCP Driver directory.
The second USB driver is for products using the SiliconLab
USB component. This driver will bring up the Installer
window shown right. Note: This installer is stored in the
„PMRemote_Software file resources‟ folder in the
SiliconLab VCP Driver directory.
The default installation location will be shown, if you wish
to change it for any reason, click on Change Install
Location… and enter the new install location. Click the “Install” button. The system will be scanned and then the
driver software will be installed. Follow any instructions.
You may get the Window‟s Security or Unsigned Driver warning message – click “Install this driver software
anyway” or “Continue Anyway” and the driver software will be installed. Click “OK” once installation is complete.
The DOS window from the batch file will close once both USB drivers have been installed.
1.3 Insert USB Cable (if applicable)
For units that will be connected to the PC via USB, insert
the USB cable into the USB slot on the computer.
If this is the first time use of the USB connected product,
your computer will notify you “Found New Hardware”.
For products that use the FTDI USB component, the Found
New Hardware message will pop up in the bottom right area
of your screen. No further action is necessary.
For products that use the SiliconLabs USB component, you
will get the Found New Hardware Wizard as shown right.
Select the “Install the software automatically” option and
click the “Next >” button. Your system should find the USB
drivers installed from section 1.2. Note: The file needed by the wizard is “PanelMeterVCP.inf” which should be
found automatically.
You may get the Window‟s Logo testing or Unsigned Driver warning message – click “Install this driver software
anyway” or “Continue Anyway”. The wizard will copy the necessary files and indicate that it is done. Click the
“Finish” button. The product is now ready for use.
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