Article ID: 121116kae
Last Reviewed: October 24, 2024
The information in this article applies to:
- An Android Device (Tablet or Mobile Phone) when used with a Power Master PM1000, PM2000, PM3000 and PM7000 Analyser.
Target Audience
This article is aimed at:
- All Users of Android devices with the PM1000, PM2000, PM3000 or PM7000.
Summary
The PM1000, PM2000 and PM7000 do not have a built in display. The user interface is displayed remotely either on a computer or on an Android device using a special piece of software called PmScreen.
This application note details the steps required to install PmScreen on an Android device.
Before you start
Check the Android device is Android Version 4.4 or later. To find out which Android version your device is running, click on Settings then About Phone or About Tablet .
You will need a copy of PmScreen.apk, the installer file for PmScreen for Android. PmScreen.apk can be found in your Pronto4w directory, if Pronto 5.71 or later is installed on your computer, If you have an older version of Pronto installed then run PmUpdate and the latest PmScreen.apk will be downloaded for you.
Installing PmScreen on your Android Device
Note: On your phone you will need to authorise downloads from unknown sources. Under “Settings,” select “Application Settings” and then enable “Unknown Sources”. Don’t forget to switch the authorisation back off when you are finished.
Here are four ways of installing PmScreen.apk onto your android device:
1. You can connect your phone to your computer via a USB lead. Open the computer explorer, navigate to the phone’s SD card and copy over PmScreen.apk. Once that’s done, safely unplug your phone and search for your new app using the “files” app on the phone.
2. If you have email on your phone you can email the file to it and open and save it on your phone.
3. Upload PmScreen.apk to your cloud or hosting space and either e-mail yourself a link or browse to the location using an internet browser.
4. On your computer copy PmScreen.apk into the root directory of an SD card, put it into the phone or tablet and search for your new app.
Most modern phones have a “Files” app to use to find the apk and install PmScreen on your phone.
If none is present download one from the Google Play Store.
Finally connect to your Logger. Make sure Bluetooth communication is enabled on your phone, open PmScreen, search for Bluetooth devices in the area and select the Logger you want.
See also:
APPNOTE: Installing PmScreen on a Personal Digital Assistant.
APPNOTE: Android Devices known to work/not work with PmScreen.