Lincoln Electric IM8001 PRODUCTION MONITORING 2.2 - Manual (Page 41)

Chapter 3. Installing Production Monitoring™ Installing PowerShell for Windows Server 2008
3.18 Production Monitoring™ User Manual IM8001
Installing PowerShell for Windows Server 2008
Windows PowerShell provides communication and management components for the Production
Monitoring™ web application, allowing the Welding Power Sources and database to communicate with the
web pages. Windows Server 2008 includes PowerShell, but you need to install it manually. The following
steps describe how to install PowerShell on Windows Server 2008.
Procedure Details
1. Log in to the server computer as the
administrator user.
Contact your IT department for appropriate user
name and password if necessary.
2. Select Start > Server Manager from the
computers main menu.
3. Click the Features option in the left pane.
4. Click the Add Features link on the right.
5. Place a check mark in the Windows
PowerShell checkbox.
6. Click Next.
7. Click the Install button.
8. Once PowerShell is done installing, click the
Close button.
Once completed, proceed to page 3.18 to install or
update the Power Wave® Manager.
Install the Latest Firmware
“Firmware” is the memory and programming code within the Welding Power Source that provides the
control program for the machine. Making sure you have the latest firmware ensures that you have the
latest features available for the power source, including the most recent version of the Production
Monitoring™ software.
To install the latest firmware:
Procedure Details
1. Open your browser and go to
www.powerwavesoftware.com .
The Login page displays.
2. Enter your username and password in the Email
and Password fields and click Sign In.
OR
Click the Register Today link to create an
account.
If you’re creating a new account, follow the
onscreen instructions and return to this step
when finished.
Once you log in, the system displays the Power
Wave Resource Center.