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time the ePro PS is restarted the new data will be available. Refer to the
section for additional information about saving files to the C:\ partition.
Types of Software That Can Be Installed
You can install PanelMate ePro PS Runtime software and Kepware OPC servers/drivers
on your PanelMate ePro PS unit.
The PanelMate ePro PS EE models have a unique image load and hardware
configuration designed to support the following Cutler-Hammer software packages:
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CH Studio
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IProx Development Software
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SVX Drives Software
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ELC Programming Software
Other third-party software packages or OPC servers that have not been authorized may
not install or run properly for the following reasons:
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Windows XP Embedded is different from the commercial open Windows XP
operating system. Therefore, some drivers, services and support components that
other software programs require may not be present in the PanelMate ePro PS XP
Embedded operating system.
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There may not be enough disk space (non-volatile flash memory) to install or
configure unauthorized software.
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The ePro PS unit does not support runtime writes to the operating system, C:,
partition. Therefore, if a third-party package routinely tried to write log files or
diagnostics to that partition, it would be redirected to a RAM buffer that could take up
all available RAM and result in unstable system operation.
The ePro PS flash and RAM memory have been sized for those software packages that
have been qualified for the unit and have validated their runtime integrity. Based on the
reasons stated above, Eaton recommends that you do not install any other software. If
you choose to install unauthorized software, you will be assuming responsibility for
overall system integrity and reliability.
Installing Software Using an Ethernet Connection
Using Ethernet, you can connect your ePro PS unit directly to a PC using either a
standard Patch 5 crossover cable or through a standalone Ethernet hub or switch. You
can also connect your ePro PS unit to your company’s Ethernet network (you may need
the assistance of company IT personnel to establish your ePro PS unit’s IP address if
you are not using DHCP). See the earlier sections in this chapter that address Ethernet
connections.
In either case, to install software using Ethernet, you need to:
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Share a network drive for which your ePro PS unit has access rights.
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Browse to that shared drive from the ePro PS unit using
Explorer.
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Run the appropriate software installation setup executable.
