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SERVICE INFORMATION For questions regarding service or technical information contact: 1.866.MAG.SERV (1.866.624.7378) International Service Outside the U.S. and Canada call +1.262.783.3500, press 3. Columbus McKinnon Corporation Locations Magnetek N49 W13650 Campbell Drive Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 Telephone: 800.288.8178 E-mail: field.service@magnetek.com...
5.12 Program Serial Number (Flex Pro transmitter)................17 5.13 Program Project ID (Flex Pro transmitter) .................. 18 5.14 Program CAN ID (Flex Pro transmitter)..................18 Flex EX2 Models ..........................19 Program IR ..........................19 6.1.1 Transmitter..........................19 6.1.2 Receiver..........................20 Program Serial Number (TX & RX) .................... 20 Program System Type (TX &...
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6.27 Program Brake Functions (RX) ....................30 6.28 Program MRX Micro Receiver PB type (MRX)................30 6.29 Program Function Relay 1 (K10 and CN5) (MRX) ..............31 Flex MINI Models..........................32 Program Direct ........................... 32 Program Serial Number (TX & RX) .................... 32 Program Keypad Type (TX &...
Magnetek Products to know, understand and follow all of these requirements. It is the responsibility of the owner of the Magnetek Products to make its employees aware of all of the above listed requirements and to make certain that all operators are properly trained. No one should use Magnetek Products prior to becoming familiar with and being trained in these requirements and the instructions and safety recommendations in this manual.
1.2 Warnings and Cautions Throughout this document, WARNING and CAUTION statements have been deliberately placed to highlight items critical to the protection of personnel and equipment. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
3 Power On/Off the Unit 1. Nothing is shown on the LCD screen when power is off. Power off 2. Press the “→” button to power on the unit. Power off Power on > E X E X 2 Press “→” button M I N I 3.
4 Model Selection > E X > B A S E / D U O E X 2 M I N I At type model main screen use the “↑” and “↓” buttons to scroll between models. Press “→” button to enter the selected type model (cursor shown next to the type model).
5 Flex EX Models 5.1 Programming I-Chip When entering the Flex EX models the first selection shown on the screen is “Program I-Chip.” Use the “↑” and “↓” buttons to scroll through various Flex EX settings or press “→” button to enter “Program I-Chip.” Make sure the I-Chip is connected to the programmer.
5.3 Program System Type (TX & RX) 1. Make sure the I-Chip is connected to the programmer. 2. Press “→” button to enter System Type setting. 3. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change system type as a whole or… 4.
5.6 Program RF Power (TX) 1. Make sure the I-Chip is connected to the programmer. 2. Press “→” button to enter RF Power setting. 3. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change RF power (0.01 ~ 10mW). 4. Exit Program RF Power by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “RFpower.” 5.
5.9 Program Pushbutton Functions (TX) 1. Make sure the I-Chip is connected to the programmer. 2. Press “→” button to enter Pushbutton Functions setting. 3. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change pushbutton function as a whole or… 4. Press “→” button to go to the digit on the far left. 5.
5.11 Program Brake Functions (RX) 1. Make sure the I-Chip is connected to the programmer. 2. Press “→” button to enter Brake Function setting. 3. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll and select. 4. Exit Program Brake Functions by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “BRAKE.”...
5.13 Program Project ID (Flex Pro transmitter) 1. Make sure the I-Chip is connected to the programmer. 2. Press “→” button to enter Project ID setting. 3. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change serial number as a whole or… 4.
2 seconds). 8. Exit Program IR by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “PROGRAM.” 9. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX2 settings. IR Programmer Instruction Manual...
5. Exit Program IR by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “PROGRAM.” 6. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX2 settings NOTE: When performing infrared programming, make sure the distance between the IR programmer and the transmitter or receiver is within 10cm.
6. Press “BACK” button to go back to step 2 or 3. 7. Exit Program System Type by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “TYPE.” 8. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX2 settings. 6.4 Program T-Type Functions (TX & RX) 1.
4. Exit Program RF Power by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “RFpower.” 5. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX2 settings. 6.8 Program Pushbutton Functions (TX) 1. Press “→” button to enter Pushbutton Functions setting.
7. Exit Program Transmitter Timer by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “TX TIMER.” 8. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX2 settings. Transmitter inactivity timer is for setting receiver main relays cutoff time when the transmitter is not in operation for a certain period of time.
6. Exit Program LED2 Feedback Function by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “LED2.” 7. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX2 settings. 6.14 Program LED3 Feedback Function (TX) 1. Press “→” button to enter LED3 Feedback Function setting.
3. Exit Program IRS Time Out by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “IRS FUNC.” 4. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX2 settings. 6.19 Program DEADMAN PB Function (TX) 1. Press “→” button to enter DEADMAN PB Function setting.
3. Exit PB Reset Function by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “PB RESET.” 4. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX2 settings. Require pressing the motion pushbutton twice in order to activate the designated output.
3. Exit Program Channel Scanning by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “CH SCAN.” 4. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX2 settings. NOTE: Make sure the Channel dipswitch in receiver position 7 and 8 is set to “11” in order for this to work.
3. Exit Program Function Relay 2 by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “FUNC RLY2.” 4. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX2 settings. According to receiver dipswitch setting. FUNCTION relay closes when receiver voltage is low.
3. Exit Program Function Relay 3 by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “FUNC RLY3.” 4. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX2 settings. According to receiver dipswitch setting. FUNCTION relay closes when receiver voltage is low.
3. Exit Program Brake Functions by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “BRAKE.” 4. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX2 settings. When releasing pushbutton from 2nd speed up to 1st speed, the 1st speed output DEMAG 1 relay will open for up to 1.0 second and then closes again.
3. Exit Program Function Relay 1 by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “FUNC RLY1.” 4. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX2 settings. According to receiver dipswitch setting. FUNCTION relay closes when receiver voltage is low.
7 Flex MINI Models 7.1 Program Direct 1. Make sure the programming cable is connected to the system. 2. Press “→” button to enter Direct setting. 3. Press “READ” button to store transmitter or receiver information into the programmer. If the screen shows “READ OK”...
7.3 Program Keypad Type (TX & RX) 1. Make sure the programming cable is connected to the system. 2. Press “→” button to enter Keypad Type setting. 3. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change system type as a whole or… 4.
7.5 Program System Channel (TX & RX) 1. Make sure the programming cable is connected to the system. 2. Press “→” button to enter System Channel setting. 3. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change system channel as a whole or… 4.
7.8 Program Output Relay 1 & 2 (PB1 & PB2) (RX) 1. Make sure the programming cable is connected to the system. 2. Press “→” button to enter Program Output Relay 1 & 2. 3. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change numeric value as a whole or… 4.
7.10 Program Output Relay 5 & 6 (PB5 & PB6) (RX) 1. Make sure the programming cable is connected to the system. 2. Press “→” button to enter Program Output Relay 5 & 6. 3. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change numeric value as a whole or… 4.
8 Flex BASE & DUO Models 8.1 Program IR 8.1.1 Transmitter 1. Press down the “STOP” button (transmitter power off). 2. Press and hold “PB1” and “PB3” at the same time for the BASE model and set dipswitch position #7 and #8 to “01” for the DUO model (“READ” not required).
NOTE: When performing infrared programming, make sure the distance between the IR programmer and the transmitter or receiver is within 10cm. 8.2 Program Serial Number (TX & RX) 1. Press “→” button to enter Serial Number setting. 2. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change serial number as a whole or… 3.
8.4 Program T-Type Function (TX & RX) 1. Press “→” button to enter T-Type Function setting. 2. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change type number. 3. Press “→” button and then “↑” and “↓” button to select “LOCK” for all Select buttons interlocked and “UNLOCK”...
8.8 Program Pushbutton Functions (TX) 1. Press “→” button to enter Pushbutton Function setting. 2. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change pushbutton function as a whole or… 3. Press “→” button to go to the digit on the left. 4.
8.10 Program Channel Scanning (RX) 1. Press “→” button to enter Channel Scanning setting. 2. Press “↑” and “↓” button to select number of channels to scan (01~12). 3. Exit Program Channel Scanning by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “CH SCAN.”...
8.12 Program Function Relay 2 / K26 Relay (RX) 1. Press “→” button to enter Function Relay 2 setting. 2. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll and select. 3. Exit Program Function Relay 2 by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “FUNC RLY2.”...
8.13 Program Function Relay 3 / K30 Relay (RX) 1. Press “→” button to enter Function Relay 3 setting. 2. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll and select. 3. Exit Program Function Relay 3 by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “FUNC RLY3.”...
8.14 Program Brake Functions (RX) 1. Press “→” button to enter Brake Function setting. 2. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll and select. 3. Exit Program Brake Functions by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “BRAKE.”...
8.16 Program Function Relay 1 (K10 and CN5) (MRX) 1. Press “→” button to enter Function Relay 1 setting. 2. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll and select. 3. Exit Program Function Relay 1 by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “FUNC RLY1.”...
9 Transmitter Access Card (TAC) 1. Rotate the power switch key to OFF ( 0 ) position. 2. With the “STOP” button elevated, press and hold “PB1,” “PB2,” “PB3” and “PB4” at the same time. 3. Rotate the power switch key to ON ( I ) position. 4.
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18. The next line (S1234567) is the transmitter function. “S” is for START (access card required after transmitter power on), “1” for PB1, “2” for PB2, “3” for PB3, etc… The third line (89101112) is for PB8 through PB12. 19. Press “→” button to go to the first digit from the left and press “↑” and “↓” button to assign or un-assign. Assigned is represented by a black color background with white “S”...
10.2 Firmware Update 10.2.1 Set dipswitch position #1 to “1” or “up” position 10.2.2 Plug in the USB cable (not provided) IR Programmer Instruction Manual September 2023 Page 49 of 84...
10.2.3 Please try the following if device cannot be found when plugged in by USB into the computer IR Programmer Instruction Manual September 2023 Page 50 of 84...
10.2.11 Select HEX file (downloaded from ARC website) 10.2.12 Program target device memory IR Programmer Instruction Manual September 2023 Page 55 of 84...
10.2.13 Download and Complete → 10.2.14 Unplug the USB cable and set dipswitch position #1 back to “0” or “down” position IR Programmer Instruction Manual September 2023 Page 56 of 84...
A/B Pushbutton Select Functions (Standard) Type-A selector sequence A+B → A → B → A+B … Off → A → B → Off → A → B … Type-B selector sequence A → B → A+B → A → B → A+B … Type-C selector sequence Off →...
A/B Pushbutton Select Functions (Inline) Type-A selector sequence A+B → A → B → A+B … Off → A → B → Off → A → B … Type-B selector sequence A → B → A+B → A → B → A+B … Type-C selector sequence Off →...
A/B Pushbutton Select Functions (Standard) Type-A selector sequence A → B → A → B … Off → A → B → Off → A → B … Type-B selector sequence A → B → A+B → A → B → A+B … Type-C selector sequence Off →...
A/B Pushbutton Select Functions (Inline) Type-A selector sequence A → B → A → B … Off → A → B → Off → A → B … Type-B selector sequence A → B → A+B → A → B → A+B … Type-C selector sequence Off →...
A/B Pushbutton Select Functions (Standard) Type-A selector sequence A → B → A → B … Off → A → B → Off → A → B … Type-B selector sequence A → B → A+B → A → B → A+B … Type-C selector sequence Off →...
A/B Pushbutton Select Functions (Inline) Type-A selector sequence A → B → A → B … Off → A → B → Off → A → B … Type-B selector sequence A → B → A+B → A → B → A+B … Type-C selector sequence Off →...
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