Downloading and installing PC Meter Connect version 05.00.0081

Use PC Meter Connect software to turn your computer into a connection device that connects your meter to the Pitney Bowes Data Center. These instructions are for first-time users who have never installed PC Meter Connect on this computer.

See Updating your version of PC Meter Connect for instructions if you are upgrading your PC Meter Connect software on the computer you’re using now.

What is PC Meter Connect?

PC Meter Connect™ is Windows-based software that allows you to connect your meter to the Pitney Bowes Data Center using your computer's internet connection.

Follow these steps to download and install your new version of PC Meter Connect.

1. Check system requirements
2. Get ready
3. Download PC Meter Connect
4. Install PC Meter Connect

Step 1: Check system requirements

1. PCMC is compatible with both Windows 10 (32 bit  and 64 bit) and Windows 11. Ensure that your Windows computer meets the following minimum system requirements to use PC Meter Connect™ (PCMC):
   
   • 1.2 GHz processor, 512 Mb RAM
   • Internet connection
   • Microsoft .NET framework 4.5 (will be automatically installed if not found on your computer). This is a one-time installation.
   • Available USB port
   • Administrative rights (when your computer allows you to install software)

Step 2: Get ready

1. Sign in to your computer with administrator privileges that allow you to install software.
2. Place your computer near your meter so that you can connect your computer and meter using a USB cable.
3. Unplug your USB cable from your meter and your computer.
   
4. Unplug your power cord from the back of your meter.
   

Step 3: Download PC Meter Connect

1. Click the Download button to download the latest PC Meter Connect setup file to your computer:
   
   Latest version of PC Meter Connect desktop application: 05.00.0081

Step 4: Install PC Meter Connect

1. Go to your Downloads folder and double-click on your setup.exe file to start your installation.
2. Plug your USB cable back in your meter and your computer.
   
3. Plug your power cord back in your meter.
   
4. Follow the instructions on your computer screen to finish installing your PC Meter Connect software.

Related topics

• "Meter not detected" when using PC Meter Connect
• Troubleshooting PC Meter Connect connection issues
• "Internet not detected" when using PC Meter Connect with a proxy server
• Ensure that your postage account is funded. See Paying for Postage for more information.