Magnetek FLEX EX2 User manual

IR Programmer
Radio Control Equipment
Instruction Manual
Part Number: 191-00424-0002 R5
September 2023
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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
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Telephone: [phone]
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Main: 800.298.3503
Sales: 262.783.3510
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Fax: [phone]
416.424.7617 (24/7 Service pager)
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Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]m
Website
www.cmco.com/magnetek
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Parts of this product may be covered by one or more of the following patents: 7,190,146, 7,841,583,
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................................8
1.1 Product Manual Safety Information ..............................................................................................8
1.2 Warnings and Cautions ................................................................................................................9
2 External Illustrations ........................................................................................................................10
3 Power On/Off the Unit ......................................................................................................................11
4 Model Selection ................................................................................................................................12
5 Flex EX Models .................................................................................................................................13
5.1 Programming I-Chip ...................................................................................................................13
5.2 Program Serial Number (TX & RX) ............................................................................................13
5.3 Program System Type (TX & RX) ..............................................................................................14
5.4 Program System Frequency Range (TX) ...................................................................................14
5.5 Program System Channel (TX) ..................................................................................................14
5.6 Program RF Power (TX)............................................................................................................. 15
5.7 Program Transmitter Inactivity Timer (TX) ................................................................................. 15
5.8 Program Password (TX).............................................................................................................15
5.9 Program Pushbutton Functions (TX)..........................................................................................16
5.10 Program Function Relay / K26 Relay (RX).................................................................................16
5.11 Program Brake Functions (RX) ..................................................................................................17
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
6 Flex EX2 Models ...............................................................................................................................19
6.1 Program IR ................................................................................................................................. 19
6.1.1 Transmitter............................................................................................................................. 19
6.1.2 Receiver................................................................................................................................. 20
6.2 Program Serial Number (TX & RX) ............................................................................................20
6.3 Program System Type (TX & RX) ..............................................................................................21
6.4 Program T-Type Functions (TX & RX) .......................................................................................21
6.5 Program System Frequency Range (TX & RX).......................................................................... 21
6.6 Program System Channel (TX & RX).........................................................................................21
6.7 Program RF Power (TX)............................................................................................................. 22
6.8 Program Pushbutton Functions (TX)..........................................................................................22
6.9 Program Left Rotary Switch Functions (TX)...............................................................................22
6.10 Program Right Rotary Switch Functions (TX) ............................................................................ 22
6.11 Program Transmitter Inactivity Timer (TX) .................................................................................23
6.12 Program LED1 Feedback Function (TX) .................................................................................... 23
6.13 Program LED2 Feedback Function (TX) .................................................................................... 23
6.14 Program LED3 Feedback Function (TX) .................................................................................... 24
6.15 Program LED4 Feedback Function (TX) .................................................................................... 24
6.16 Program Infrared START Function (TX).....................................................................................24
6.17 Program Infrared START ID Code (TX) .....................................................................................25
6.18 Program IRS Time Out (TX)....................................................................................................... 25
6.19 Program DEADMAN PB Function (TX) ......................................................................................25
6.20 Program PB Reset Function (TX)...............................................................................................26
6.21 Program All PB Interlocked (TX) ................................................................................................26
6.22 Program PB Delay Function (TX)...............................................................................................26
6.23 Program Channel Scanning (RX)...............................................................................................27
6.24 Program Function Relay 1 / K25 Relay (RX)..............................................................................27
6.25 Program Function Relay 2 / K26 Relay (RX)..............................................................................28
6.26 Program Function Relay 3 / K30 Relay (RX)..............................................................................29

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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
7 Flex MINI Models...............................................................................................................................32
7.1 Program Direct ...........................................................................................................................32
7.2 Program Serial Number (TX & RX) ............................................................................................32
7.3 Program Keypad Type (TX & RX) .............................................................................................. 33
7.4 Program System Frequency Range (TX & RX).......................................................................... 33
7.5 Program System Channel (TX & RX).........................................................................................34
7.6 Program RF Power (TX)............................................................................................................. 34
7.7 Program Transmitter Inactivity/Sleep Timer (TX) ....................................................................... 34
7.8 Program Output Relay 1 & 2 (PB1 & PB2) (RX) ........................................................................ 35
7.9 Program Output Relay 3 & 4 (PB3 & PB4) (RX) ........................................................................ 35
7.10 Program Output Relay 5 & 6 (PB5 & PB6) (RX) ........................................................................ 36
7.11 Program Output Relay 7 & 8 (PB7 & PB8) (RX) ........................................................................ 36
8 Flex BASE & DUO Models................................................................................................................37
8.1 Program IR ................................................................................................................................. 37
8.1.1 Transmitter............................................................................................................................. 37
8.1.2 Receiver................................................................................................................................. 37
8.2 Program Serial Number (TX & RX) ............................................................................................38
8.3 Program System Type (TX & RX) ..............................................................................................38
8.4 Program T-Type Function (TX & RX) .........................................................................................39
8.5 Program System Frequency Range (TX & RX).......................................................................... 39
8.6 Program System Channel (TX & RX).........................................................................................39
8.7 Program RF Power (TX)............................................................................................................. 39
8.8 Program Pushbutton Functions (TX)..........................................................................................40
8.9 Program Transmitter Inactivity Timer (TX) ................................................................................. 40
8.10 Program Channel Scanning (RX)...............................................................................................41
8.11 Program Function Relay 1 / K25 Relay (RX)..............................................................................41
8.12 Program Function Relay 2 / K26 Relay (RX)..............................................................................42
8.13 Program Function Relay 3 / K30 Relay (RX)..............................................................................43
8.14 Program Brake Functions (RX) ..................................................................................................44
8.15 Program MRX Micro Receiver PB type (MRX)...........................................................................44
8.16 Program Function Relay 1 (K10 and CN5) (MRX) .....................................................................45
9 Transmitter Access Card (TAC) ......................................................................................................46
10 Flex EX Models ................................................................................................................................. 48
10.1 Install Software........................................................................................................................... 48
10.1.1 Install the provided software ..................................................................................................48
10.2 Firmware Update........................................................................................................................49
10.2.1 Set dipswitch position #1 to “1” or “up” position..................................................................... 49
10.2.2 Plug in the USB cable (not provided).....................................................................................49
10.2.3 Please try the following if device cannot be found when plugged in by USB into the
computer................................................................................................................................50
10.2.4 Open Flip 3.4.7 ......................................................................................................................51
10.2.5 Select a target device ............................................................................................................52
10.2.6 Select ATxmega256A3U .......................................................................................................52
10.2.7 Select a communication medium........................................................................................... 53
10.2.8 Select USB ............................................................................................................................53
10.2.9 Open USB.............................................................................................................................. 54
10.2.10 Load HEX file.........................................................................................................................54
10.2.11 Select HEX file (downloaded from ARC website) .................................................................. 55
10.2.12 Program target device memory .............................................................................................55
10.2.13 Download and Complete .......................................................................................................56
10.2.14 Unplug the USB cable and set dipswitch position #1 back to “0” or “down” position ............. 56

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11 Pushbutton Function Table .............................................................................................................57
A. Flex EX Models ..........................................................................................................................57
A. Transmitter Toggle Functions (Standard) .............................................................................. 57
B. Transmitter Toggle Functions (Inline) ....................................................................................58
C. A/B Pushbutton Select Functions (Standard) ........................................................................59
D. A/B Pushbutton Select Functions (Inline) .............................................................................. 62
E. Transmitter Toggle + A/B Pushbutton Select Functions (Standard) ...................................... 65
F. Transmitter Toggle + A/B Pushbutton Select Functions (Inline) ............................................ 67
B. Flex EX2 Models ........................................................................................................................69
A. Transmitter Toggle Functions (Standard) .............................................................................. 69
B. Transmitter Toggle Functions (Inline) ....................................................................................70
C. A/B Pushbutton Select Functions (Standard) ........................................................................71
D. A/B Pushbutton Select Functions (Inline) .............................................................................. 74
E. Transmitter Toggle + A/B Pushbutton Select Functions (Standard) ...................................... 77
F. Transmitter Toggle + A/B Pushbutton Select Functions (Inline) ............................................ 79
C. Flex BASE Models ..................................................................................................................... 81
A. Transmitter Toggle Functions (Standard) .............................................................................. 81
B. Transmitter Toggle Functions (Inline) ....................................................................................81
C. A/B Pushbutton Select Functions (Standard) ........................................................................82
D. A/B Pushbutton Select Functions (Inline) .............................................................................. 83

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1 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a Magnetek®IR Programmer.
These instructions are to be used as a reference for personnel operating the IR Programmer and the
equipment that it is controlling.
The user of these instructions should have basic knowledge in the handling of electronic equipment.
1.1 Product Manual Safety Information
Magnetek, Inc. (Magnetek) offers a broad range of radio remote control products, control products and
adjustable frequency drives, and industrial braking systems for overhead material handling applications.
This manual has been prepared by Magnetek to provide information and recommendations for the
installation, use, operation and service of Magnetek’s material handling products and systems (Magnetek
Products). Anyone who uses, operates, maintains, services, installs or owns Magnetek Products should
know, understand and follow the instructions and safety recommendations in this manual for Magnetek
Products.
The recommendations in this manual do not take precedence over any of the following requirements
relating to proper equipment operation:
• Instructions, manuals, and safety warnings from the manufacturers of the equipment where the
radio system is used
• Plant safety rules and procedures of the employers and the owners of facilities where the
Magnetek Products are being used
• Regulations issued by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
• Applicable local, state or federal codes, ordinances, standards and requirements
• Safety standards and practices for the specific industry
This manual does not include or address the specific instructions and safety warnings of these
manufacturers or any of the other requirements listed above. It is the responsibility of the owners, users
and operators of the 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.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
For information on Magnetek’s product warranties by product type, please visit
www.cmco.com/magnetek.

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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.
NOTE: A NOTE statement is used to notify people of installation, operation, programming, or
maintenance information that is important, but not hazard-related.
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS SHOULD NEVER BE DISREGARDED.
The safety rules in this section are not intended to replace any rules or regulations of any applicable local,
state, or federal governing organizations. Always follow your local lockout and tagout procedure when
maintaining any radio equipment. The following information is intended to be used in conjunction with other
rules or regulations already in existence. It is important to read all of the safety information contained in this
section before installing or operating the Radio Control System.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

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2 External Illustrations
1. Infrared Sensors 8. “WRITE” Button
2. LCD Screen 9. Programming Port
3. “↑” Button 10. Mini USB Port (for firmware update)
4. “↓” Button 11. I-Chip Port
5. “BACK” Button 12. I-Chip Programming Board Connector
6. “→” Button 13. Connector to Programming Port
7. “READ” Button 14. Connector to I-Chip Programming Board
(TX & RX) →Programming for both transmitter and receiver
(TX) →Programming for transmitter only
(RX) →Programming for receiver only

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3 Power On/Off the Unit
1. Nothing is shown on the LCD screen when power is off.
2. Press the “→” button to power on the unit.
3. Press the BACK button at type model main screen to power off the unit.
4. The unit will power off after 10 minutes of inactivity.
5. Change battery immediately when the LCD backlights flash repeatedly.
Power off
>EX
EX2
MINI
Power off Power on
Press “→” button
>EX
EX2
MINI
Power on Power off
Press “Back” button

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4 Model Selection
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). To deselect the type model after entering,
press the “BACK” button until the type model main screen is shown again. Press the “BACK” button again
to turn off the programmer.
>EX
EX2
MINI
>BASE/DUO

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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.
1. Press “→” button to erase I-Chip information, press “→” button again to execute. “ERASE OK” is
shown on the screen when completed.
2. Press “READ” button to store the I-Chip information into the programmer. If the screen shows “READ
OK” the transfer is completed.
3. Press “WRITE” button to transfer the stored I-Chip information into a new I-Chip. If the screen shows
“WRITE OK” the transfer is completed.
4. Exit Program I-Chip by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “PROGRAM.”
5. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX settings.
5.2 Program Serial Number (TX & RX)
1. Make sure the I-Chip is connected to the programmer.
2. Press “→” button to enter Serial Number setting.
3. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change serial number as a whole or…
4. Press “→” button to go to the 1st digit on the far left of the serial number.
5. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change numeric value.
6. Press “→” button to go to the next digit to the right and repeat step 5.
7. Press “BACK” button to go back to step 3 or 4.
8. Exit Program Serial Number by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “S/N.”
9. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX settings.
When finished, take out the I-Chip and insert it onto the I-Chip programming port located on the decoder
module to transfer the new serial number from the I-Chip to the receiver. Make sure JP6 jumper is inserted
when transferring I-Chip information into the receiver.
>PROGRAM
I-CHIP
ERASE

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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. Press “→” button to go to the digit on the left.
5. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change numeric value.
6. Press “→” button to go to the next digit to the right and repeat step 5.
7. Press “BACK” button to go back to step 3 or 4.
8. Exit Program System Type by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “TYPE.”
9. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX settings.
When finished, take out the I-Chip and insert it onto the I-Chip programming port located on the decoder
module to transfer the new system type from the I-Chip to the receiver. Make sure JP6 jumper is inserted
when transferring I-Chip information into the receiver.
5.4 Program System Frequency Range (TX)
1. Make sure the I-Chip is connected to the programmer.
2. Press “→” button to enter System Frequency Range setting.
3. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change frequency range.
4. Exit Program System Frequency Range by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next
to “FREQ.”
5. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX settings.
When changing the frequency range table in I-Chip, make sure the transmitting and receiving RF boards
are also changed accordingly.
5.5 Program System Channel (TX)
1. Make sure the I-Chip is connected to the programmer.
2. Press “→” button to enter System Channel setting.
3. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change system channel as a whole or…
4. Press “→” button to go to the digit on the left.
5. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change numeric value.
6. Press “→” button to go to the next digit to the right and repeat step 5.
7. Press “BACK” button to go back to step 3 or 4.
8. Exit Program System Channel by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to
“CHANNEL.”
9. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX settings.

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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. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX settings.
5.7 Program Transmitter Inactivity Timer (TX)
1. Make sure the I-Chip is connected to the programmer.
2. Press “→” button to enter Transmitting Timer setting.
3. Press “↑” and “↓” button to select M, S or ON (constant ON).
4. When Minutes or Seconds is selected, press “→” button to go to the first digit on the left and press “↑”
and “↓” button to select numeric value.
5. Press “→” button to go the next digit to the right and press “↑” and “↓” button to select numeric value.
6. Press “→” button again to go to the next column to select “M” for minutes and “S” for seconds. Press
“↑” and “↓” button to select.
7. Press “BACK” button to go back to step 3 or 4.
8. Exit Program Transmitter Timer by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “TX
TIMER.”
9. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX settings.
5.8 Program Password (TX)
1. Make sure the I-Chip is connected to the programmer.
2. Press “→” button to enter Password setting.
3. Press “→” button to go to the 1st digit on the far left.
4. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change numeric value.
5. Press “→” button to go to the next digit to the right and repeat step 4.
6. Press “BACK” button to go back to step 3.
7.
Exit Program Password by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “PASSWORD.”
8. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX settings.
Only PB1 through PB4 are used when using the password function. Numeric value “1” represents PB1, “2”
represents PB2, “3” represents PB3 and “4” represents PB4.
Setting “1111” →Password function disabled (manufacture preset)

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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. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change numeric value.
6. Press “→” button to go to the next digit to the right and repeat step 5.
7. Press “BACK” button to go back to step 3 or 4.
8. Exit Program Pushbutton Functions by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to
“PB FUNC.”
9. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX settings.
The transmitter pushbutton function tables (Section 11, Part A on page 57) illustrate which numeric value
corresponds to which pushbutton function.
5.10 Program Function Relay / K26 Relay (RX)
1. Make sure the I-Chip is connected to the programmer.
2. Press “→” button to enter Function Relay setting.
3. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll and select.
4. Exit Program Function Relay by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “FUNC
RLY.”
5. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX settings.
When finished, take out the I-Chip and insert it onto the I-Chip programming port located on the decoder
module to transfer the new setting from the I-Chip to the receiver. Make sure JP6 jumper is inserted when
transferring I-Chip information into the receiver.
--- : According to receiver dipswitch setting.
NORMAL : START function + AUX with normal momentary output. Works the 1st time rotate to
the START position.
TOGGLE : START function + AUX with toggled/latching output.
TOG&E : START function + AUX with toggled/latching output. The relay opens when “STOP”
button is pressed down and transmitter power off.
EXT : FUNCTION relay works simultaneously with the receiver MAIN relays.
TDM A+B : FUNCTION relay closes when selector switch is rotated to the A+B position and
opens when rotated to A or B positions (tandem monitoring output).
S/P : FUNCTION relay closes when START command is executed and opens only when
transmitter power is turned off.
HORN : FUNCTION relay closes for up to 3 seconds when START command is executed at
transmitter power on and then becomes normal momentary outputs thereafter.

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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. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX settings.
When finished, take out the I-Chip and insert it onto the I-Chip programming port located on the decoder
module to transfer the new Brake setting from the I-Chip to the receiver. Make sure JP6 jumper is inserted
when transferring I-Chip information into the receiver.
5.12 Program Serial Number (Flex Pro transmitter)
1. Make sure the I-Chip is connected to the programmer.
2. Press “→” button to enter Serial Number setting.
3. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change serial number as a whole or…
4. Press “→” button to go to the 1st digit on the far left of the serial number.
5. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change numeric value.
6. Press “→” button to go to the next digit to the right and repeat step 5.
7. Press "BACK" button to go back to step 3 or 4.
8. Exit Program Serial Number by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “TXSN.”
9. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX settings.
DEMAG 1 :When releasing pushbutton from 2nd speed up to 1st speed, the 1st speed output
relay will open for up to 1.0 second and then closes again.
DEMAG 2 :
When pushbutton is pressed down to 2nd speed directly from 0 speed, the 1st speed
output relay will maintain closure for up to 0.4 second before 2nd speed output relay
closes. When pushbutton is released from 2nd speed up to 0 speed, the 1st speed
output relay will maintain closure for up to 0.5 second before going to 0 speed.
DEMAG 3 :
When releasing pushbutton from 2nd speed up to 1st speed, both 1st and 2nd speed
output relays are opened. Release pushbutton to 0 speed and then press down to 1st
speed to reengage the 1st speed output relay.
P&H :When releasing pushbutton from 2nd speed up to 0 speed, the 1st speed output relay
will maintain closure for up to 0.1 second before going to 0 speed.

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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. Press “→” button to go to the 1st digit on the far left of the serial number.
5. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change numeric value.
6. Press “→” button to go to the next digit to the right and repeat step 5.
7. Press “BACK” button to go back to step 3 or 4.
8. Exit Program Serial Number by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “PRJT.”
9. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX settings.
5.14 Program CAN ID (Flex Pro transmitter)
1. Make sure the I-Chip is connected to the programmer.
2. Press “→” button to enter CAN ID setting.
3. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change serial number as a whole or…
4. Press “→” button to go to the 1st digit on the far left of the serial number.
5. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change numeric value.
6. Press “→” button to go to the next digit to the right and repeat step 5.
7. Press “BACK” button to go back to step 3 or 4.
8. Exit Program Serial Number by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “CAN.”
9. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX settings.

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6 Flex EX2 Models
6.1 Program IR
6.1.1 Transmitter
1. Rotate the power switch key to OFF ( 0 ) position.
2. With the “STOP” button elevated, press and hold PB1 and PB3 at the same
time (READ not required).
3. Rotate the power switch key to ON ( I ) position.
4. Release PB1 and PB3 at the same time. The transmitter Status LED
displays firmware version with red, green and orange blinks.
5. Press “READ” button to transfer transmitter info into the IR programmer. If
the screen shows “READ OK” the transfer is completed.
6. Browse through list of settings by pressing “↑” and “↓” buttons.
7. Press “WRITE” button to transfer the new settings into the transmitter (transmitter Status LED constant
orange). If the screen shows “WRITE OK” the transfer is completed (transmitter Status LED constant
green for up to 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.

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6.1.2 Receiver
1. Power on the receiver with MAIN relays deactivated (standby mode).
2. Press “READ” button to transfer receiver info into the IR programmer. If the screen shows “READ OK”
the transfer is completed.
3. Browse through list of settings by pressing “↑” and “↓” buttons.
4. Press “WRITE” button to transfer the new settings into the receiver (receiver Status LED constant
orange). If the screen shows “WRITE OK” the transfer is completed (receiver Status LED blinks green
- standby mode).
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.
6.2 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. Press “→” button to go to the 1st digit on the far left of the serial number.
4. Press “↑” and “↓” button to change numeric value.
5. Press “→” button to go to the next digit to the right and repeat step 4.
6. Press “BACK” button to go back to step 2 or 3.
7. Exit Program Serial Number by pressing the “BACK” button until the cursor is shown next to “S/N.”
8. Press “↑” and “↓” button to scroll through other Flex EX2 settings.