Ams trex™ Device Communicator

Prerequisites
 CAUTION
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Remove the USB cable from the Trex unit before connecting to a device.
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Do not use USB communication in a hazardous area.
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Upgrade Studio cannot connect to multiple Trex units at one time. Only one
connection via USB is supported.
•
To help ensure proper communication between the Trex unit and the PC, do not use a
USB 2.0 cable that is longer than 2 meters.
Procedure
1. Ensure the Trex unit is powered on.
2. Connect the microUSB cable to the top of the Trex unit, and then to the PC where
Upgrade Studio is installed.
Note
The USB driver is installed when you install Upgrade Studio.
3. In Upgrade Studio, click 
Activate Units
or 
Install Updates
.
4. If you do not see the Trex unit, select 
Show All Trex units
from the drop-down bar.
Upgrade Studio connects to the Trex unit and the 
icon appears on the
screen.
2.14.2
Create a Trex online user account
Upgrade Studio provides a link to a website to create a user account. You need a user
account to:
•
Activate the Trex unit. (A user account is needed for activation when Upgrade Studio
has an internet connection.)
•
Download updates for the Trex unit or Upgrade Studio.
•
View the support contract information for the Trex unit.
•
Access the Trex online store, if it is available in your area.
Procedure
1. In Upgrade Studio, click 
Login
→
Create an Account
.
A web browser opens.
2. Enter your information.
3. Click 
Submit
.
4. Wait for notification via email that the user account is available.
AMS Trex Device Communicator overview
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5. Follow any additional steps described in the notification email.
2.14.3
Activate the Trex unit