Note: Applicable for both 5140 (72EE) QEM and 5170 (72EE2) QEM.
1. For initial startup, a direct connection from a computer to a single QEM is recommended.
2. The QEM webpage can be accessed using its default IP address 169.254.1.1.
3. Enter the default credentials to access the module
4. When the correct username and password is entered the Dashboard Screen will appear.
5. Connecting to ASCO Transfer Switch Controller
6. Assigning new IP address for the QEM.
7. Click Save.
Refer to the QEM Installation Manual for more information:
https://www.ascopower.com/us/en/download/document/PCM-UM-51405170QEM/
If unsure, contact Technical Support at 1-800-800-ASCO or send an email to technicalsupport@ascopower.com
1. For initial startup, a direct connection from a computer to a single QEM is recommended.
- Typically, when Ethernet ports of your computer is set "Obtain an IP address automatically" it will adapt to the IP address of the device connected,
- Otherwise, assign a Static IP address to match the QEM's default IP address.
2. The QEM webpage can be accessed using its default IP address 169.254.1.1.
- Open a web browser (recommended is Google Chrome).
- On the address bar, type in 169.254.1.1.
3. Enter the default credentials to access the module
- Username: admin
- Password: ASCO
- Username and password are case sensitive.
- For security purposes, after the initial login, the user is prompted to enter a new password other than the default password.
- When the Change User Password screen appears, the new password must be 4 to 15 characters, and a combination of a-z, A-Z, and 0-9.
4. When the correct username and password is entered the Dashboard Screen will appear.
- The QEM has embedded web pages that allow the user to monitor connected ASCO transfer switches and metering. A computer or mobile device (smart phones and tablets) and a connection to the QEM over Ethernet will give the user access to data.
5. Connecting to ASCO Transfer Switch Controller
- Select Configuration tab and choose Ethernet Module
- If present and connected the QEM will automatically connect to an ASCO Group 5, Group H or Group G controller with factory default address configurations. The auto-selected connection of TTL/RS485 for Group 5 Controller or APAC for Group H or G Controller will be appropriately selected.
6. Assigning new IP address for the QEM.
- click on Edit and login
- On the IPV4 tab, enter the new network address and parameters
- The IP Address, Subnet Address mask, and Gateway Address are network settings that will often be provided by the network manager. The default settings are 169.254.1.1, 255.255.0.0 and 0.0.0.0, respectively. Further information on changes to these settings should be addressed by the network manager.
7. Click Save.
Refer to the QEM Installation Manual for more information:
https://www.ascopower.com/us/en/download/document/PCM-UM-51405170QEM/
If unsure, contact Technical Support at 1-800-800-ASCO or send an email to technicalsupport@ascopower.com