PMI View iOS User Guide

Overview

Power Monitors’ PMI View is a next-generation platform for viewing and analyzing power quality data. Designed for seamless interaction with field devices, PMI View enables users to:

Connect via Wi-Fi or Cell
View real-time waveforms, vector diagrams, harmonics, and meter readings
Download, inspect, and export recordings effortlessly
PMI View provides a powerful and user-friendly experience for engineers and technicians working with PMI power quality instrumentation.

Recorder Compatibility

PMI View iOS is compatible with the following power quality recorders:

Seeker
Tensor
Bolt
Guardian
Cell Revolution

iOS Compatibility Requirements

Device: iPhone or iPad
OS Version: iOS 18.0 or newer
Internet Access: Required for PQ Canvass functionality and downloading the latest recorder firmware

General Communication Issues

If you experience connection problems, start with this checklist:

Ensure both your iOS device and your recorder’s firmware are fully up to date.
(In most cases, updating the device firmware resolves connection issues. If you cannot connect, you can update recorder firmware using ProVision or PMI View for Windows.)

Wi-Fi Connection Tips

Verify Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned on.
Ensure Nearby Device Scanning is enabled in the PMI View app.
On your iOS device, open the iOS Settings application, go to Wi-Fi, and confirm that the recorder’s Wi-Fi network appears in the list
(It will appear as the device model followed by its serial number.)
If issues persist, always attempt to add the device manually after completing the above steps.

Adding a Device Manually

This connection option is usually used for connecting to a recorder’s IP address either via cell or wifi, or for manually scanning for local devices.

cell step 1 PMI View

Step 1 Press the add button

Step 2 Choose your manual connection method

*When adding a Cell Revolution, be sure to select Cell Revolution as shown above*

TCP/IP Connection Tips

Confirm you are using the correct IP address for the recorder and select the correct device when manually adding a cell connection.
If connecting to an online device fails, try toggling the SSL option on or off while manually adding the connection.

*Note: Tensor, Seeker, and Bolt ship with SSL enabled by default and should be started with SSL on. Guardians with newer firmware also default to SSL. Revolutions do not support SSL.

Technical Support Contact

If you encounter issues beyond these steps, contact:

PMI Technical Support
Phone: 1-800-296-4120
Website: powermonitors.com
Support Downloads: powermonitors.com/downloads