Contents
Chapter 1 AMS Trex Device Communicator User Guide ..................................................................... 1
1.1 User Guide overview .......................................................................................................................1
1.2 Documentation conventions ......................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Technical support ...........................................................................................................................2
1.3.1 Information to provide to technical support .................................................................... 2
Chapter 2 AMS Trex Device Communicator overview ....................................................................... 3
2.1 Precautions for the Trex unit .......................................................................................................... 4
2.1.1 Hazardous areas .............................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Front view of the Trex unit ..............................................................................................................5
2.2.1 Keypad ............................................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Touchscreen .................................................................................................................................. 6
2.3.1 Supported gestures ......................................................................................................... 7
2.3.2 Enter text, numbers, or special characters ....................................................................... 8
2.3.3 Clean the touchscreen ..................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Back view of the Trex unit ...............................................................................................................9
2.4.1 Serial numbers .................................................................................................................9
2.5 Communication modules .............................................................................................................10
2.5.1 Ammeter on the Device Communicator Plus communication module ...........................12
2.5.2 Install a communication module ....................................................................................13
2.5.3 Remove a communication module ................................................................................ 14
2.6 Power module ..............................................................................................................................14
2.6.1 Precautions for the power module and AC adapter ........................................................ 15
2.6.2 AC adapter .................................................................................................................... 15
2.6.3 LEDs on the power module ........................................................................................... 16
2.6.4 View the remaining power module charge .................................................................... 17
2.6.5 Charge the power module ............................................................................................. 18
2.6.6 Install the power module into the Trex unit ....................................................................18
2.6.7 Remove the power module from the Trex unit ...............................................................19
2.6.8 Maintain the power module ...........................................................................................19
2.7 Accessories .................................................................................................................................. 20
2.7.1 Cables and lead sets .......................................................................................................20
2.7.2 Carrying case for the Trex unit ....................................................................................... 21
2.8 Power on or off .............................................................................................................................22
2.8.1 Reboot .......................................................................................................................... 22
2.8.2 Hard shut down ............................................................................................................. 23
2.9 Home screen ................................................................................................................................23
2.9.1 Return to the Home screen ............................................................................................25
2.9.2 Status bar ...................................................................................................................... 25
2.9.3 Shortcut bar .................................................................................................................. 26
2.10 Settings ........................................................................................................................................26
2.10.1 View all open applications ............................................................................................. 27
2.10.2 Close an application .......................................................................................................27
2.10.3 Change the screen brightness ........................................................................................27
2.10.4 Wireless communication ............................................................................................... 27
2.10.5 View information about the Trex hardware and operating system ................................. 30
2.10.6 Enter a name for the Trex unit ........................................................................................31
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