User guide

Alpha Panel Mount Firmware
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System Firmware for Windows CE
The system firmware for Windows on the Alpha Panel Mount PC’s is managed via the USB-B communications
port. The following section indicates how this done using the RE2 as a guide. For other REx modules refer to
their own User Guides for more specific details.
1- Install the RE2 GUI on your Admin PC as per the previous section
2- Connect the Admin PC to the RE2 via a USB-A/B cable
3- Short/Link the SETUP pins on the Utility Header and power on the RE2
4- The Power LED on the RE2 will remain unlit for approx 5 seconds, after this the LED should briefly
flash. At this stage remove the short/link on the SETUP pins
5- Open the RE2 GUI on your Admin PC
Note: the RE2 GUI can be opened on the Admin PC before powering on the RE2. The GUI will appear as
follows
As soon as a connection is made, the connection should appear on the GUI within a few seconds as below.