Machine Configurator quick start guideIntroductionEaton’s Machine Configurator is a Microsoft® Windows®-based software that helpsmanage Eaton configuration tools such as Power Xpert inControl, XSOFT-CODESYS,and Galileo. This guide provides instructions on how to use Machine Configuratorto install, uninstall, launch, and update these tools from your laptop/desktop.Cybersecurity is at the core of Eaton’s “secure by design” philosophy. Our securedevelopment approach helps us manage cybersecurity risks in our productsthrough the entire product life cycle—from threat modeling, requirements analysisimplementation and verification, to ongoing maintenance. Machine Configuratorhas been tested by an authorized UL® cybersecurity test lab, following industryestablished frameworks and standards. Eaton’s Cybersecurity Center of Excellence(CCoE) is committed to ensuring our customers are aware of the importance ofcontinuing to review, implement, and maintain recommended cybersecuritybest practices.Machine Configurator system requirements • Software: Microsoft Windows 10 or 11 (32-bit or 64-bit)• Screen resolution: 1280x1024 pixels or higher resolutionUser registrationBefore you can use and log into Machine Configurator, you need to be registered. Click Register Now! to begin. You will be re-directed to the Registration page. Follow the online instructions to complete your registration.Log inAfter you have completed registration, click Log in on the Machine Configurator window.On the Sign In page, enter your Username and click Next.Enter your Password and click Verify .To reset password:1. Click Change Password . The Reset Password windowwill open.2. Enter your email address and click Reset via Email .3. Follow the online instructions to change the password.Log outClick the user icon in the upper right side of the blue bar. Select Log outfrom the dropdown menu to exit the portal.2EATON Machine Configurator quick start guideMachine Configurator home pageMachine Configurator provides several features to manage different configuration tools(see screenshot below). Machine Configurator has three main sections:• Installed Apps• Available Apps• NewsInstalled AppsMachine Configurator will search for the applications installed on the laptop/desktop.After the search is complete, all installed applications and their respective versions will be displayed inthe Installed Apps section.N See Supported Applications on page 5 for more information about the Eaton applications.ote:In the Installed Apps window, you can launch or see additional information about that specific application.3EATON Machine Configurator quick start guideTo display information about the application before it is launched, select View More. Please refer to Product Specific Page on page 7 for more details.Choose the application you want to install and click Launch.If there are multiple versions of the application, select the version you want from the dropdown options and then click Launch.Available AppsApplications that are available to install and update are listed in Available Apps section. SelectLearn more to display additional information about the application. (See Product Specific Pageon page 7.)4EATON Machine Configurator quick start guideSupported applicationsMachine Configurator supports the following Eaton applications:Power Xpert inControlPower Xpert inControl device configuration and control software makes programming networked drives and soft starters quick and easy. It provides a processor-generic, simple interface for configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, firmware gradation, and logic editing functionality using communication protocols. Power Xpert inControl software supports the latest version update. An older version on the laptop/desktop can be launched, uninstalled, or updated; however, multiple versions of Power Xpert inControl cannot be installed on the same laptop/desktop.On availability of the newest version of the application, Machine Configurator will show the details in the product specific page and update the available tag. For more information, please visit Eaton’s Power Xpert inControl configuration software webpage.XSOFT-CODESYSXSOFT-CODESYS software is the ideal programming tool for machine and process applications in machine building and system integration. The software is the perfect solution for all applications in which a powerful PLC or HMI-PLC with various field bus connections is required.XSOFT-CODESYS supports the installation of multiple software versions on the same system and all versions can be managed on the laptop/desktop. Machine Configurator supports the followingXSOFT-CODESYS versions:On availability of the application’s newest version, Machine Configurator will show the details in the product specific page and update the available tag. For more information, visit Eaton’s XSOFT-CODESYS programming software webpage.GalileoGalileo is an intuitive, easy-to-learn and powerful project design environment that fulfills almost all requirements of an on-site machine operation. With its non-sector specific concept, the visualization software offers seamless project design for allXV/XP operator panels and all PC run-time solutions. It providesfull functionality for the project designer at any time without any gradation restrictions on variables or screens.With only a few clicks, existing Galileo visualizations can be turned into web visualizations, which then enables remote/mobile operation as well.Galileo supports installing multiple versions on the same system and all versions can be managed on the laptop/desktop. MachineConfigurator supports the following Galileo versions:On availability of the application’s newest version, Machine Configurator will show the details in the product specific page and update the available tag. For product specific details, visit Eaton’s Galileo webpage.NewsThe News section lists all the latest updates from Eaton, including application updates and new releases.The Help section can be used for customer support information.5 EATON Machine Configurator quick start guideTo view All News, click View All.Click the news title to display the entire content.6EATON Machine Configurator quick start guideProduct specific pageThe product specific page displays the product details and the versions installed, and allowsthe user to download and uninstall the available versions on the system.If a new version is available and it is not installed on the system, antag is shown. Click Download to install the update.If you would like to install an older version, select an option from the Older versions dropdown menu.Machine Configurator’s product specific page also displays product Documentation, Tutorialand FAQs.The Documentation section provides resources and product support that can be downloaded and therequired links to useful information to assist the user in effectively operating and using the application.The Tutorial section lists tutorials, learning videos and other instructional aids to help the user becomemore proficient with the application.The FAQs section provides the user with quick and easy access to helpful information and the answersto the most relevent questions.7EATON Machine Configurator quick start guideEaton is a registered trademark.All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.Eaton1000 Eaton Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44122United States ©2024 EatonAll Rights Reserved Printed in USAPublication No. MN040080EN / Z29177August 2024SettingsMachine Configurator offers three system settings to enhance user experience.Minimize to System Tray: When this setting is turned on, the application will continue to run in the background instead of closing completely. You can relaunch the application by using the system tray icon.Language: This setting allows you to choose the preferred language of the tool. Once you select the desired language, all the text and various elements will be displayed in that specific language.All languages other than English are sample texts and are marked as BETA. Valid translations for respective languages will be provided in future updates and the BETA tag will be removed.Update Machine Configurator Automatically: This setting enables the Machine Configurator application to be updated automatically when the latest version becomes available. This new version will be downloaded and updated whenever the application is restarted.To reach an EatonCare representative, please call:+1-877-ETN-CARE or +1-877-386-2273 (USA)+1-800-268-3578 (Canada)+1-828-651-0786 (International)Follow us on social media to get thelatest product and support information.。