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How to Pair a Magnetek Flex EX2 Transmitter to a Receiver

person Ben Hengst
event July 17, 2025

This quick technical walkthrough shows you how to pair a Magnetek Flex EX2 transmitter to its receiver, step by step. If you’ve lost your original transmitter or need to program a spare, this video demonstrates exactly how to get your Flex EX2 system reconnected and working again without downtime.

This process is fast, simple, and requires no extra tools or software. With just a few button presses, you can restore radio control and get your crane moving again, safely and efficiently.

Ideal for crane technicians and maintenance professionals, this tutorial shows how to complete the pairing process without digging through a manual or calling in outside support.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to pair a spare transmitter with a Magnetek Flex EX2 receiver
  • The button sequence required to enter pairing mode
  • What the LED indicators mean during the process
  • How to verify a successful pairing and test functionality

Whether you’re supporting an overhead crane in the field or maintaining radio-controlled lifting systems in your facility, this video gives you a simple way to reestablish functionality with your Flex EX2 system.

Who This Video Is For:

  • Crane and hoist technicians
  • Maintenance and reliability teams
  • Industrial electricians working on radio-controlled crane systems
  • Overhead crane support crews and service managers

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Transcript

Intro: What This Flex EX2 Pairing Tutorial Covers

– Hello, my name’s John Stelman. I’m with Mazzella Companies. In this little tutorial we’ll show you how to pair this with your receiver, Magnetek Flex EX2 system, that is not paired to our receiver.

When Do You Need to Pair a Spare Flex EX2 Transmitter?

You know, if you ever lose your transmitter, this is an easy way to, if you have a spare transmitter, to program it to your receiver.

Step 1: Pull Out E-Stop Button and Power Transmitter Off

Always start with the stop switch pulled out and your transmitter off.

Step 2: Hold Buttons 1 and 3 and Power On the Transmitter

With our stop pulled out and our start switch off, we will hold in buttons one and three and turn on our start.

Step 3: Complete Pairing Pressing Receiver and Third Button

We will release, we’ll get a green flashing light with an orange light with it, and then we will hold both, pairing with our third button, and we’ll get our green status light, and everything should be connected.

Confirming the Transmitter is Successfully Paired

And we should be able to turn it off, and start it back up. And everything works. And all our functions are working.

Wrap-Up: Support and Additional Questions

I hope this information was helpful today. If you have any questions or comments, please let us know. We’re here to help.

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In this video

0:00 – Intro: What This Flex EX2 Pairing Tutorial Covers

0:14 – When You Need to Pair a Spare Flex EX2 Transmitter

0:22 – Step 1: Pull Out E-Stop Button and Power Transmitter Off

0:30 – Step 2: Hold Buttons 1 and 3 and Power On the Transmitter

0:41 – Step 3: Complete Pairing Pressing Receiver and Third Button

1:00 – Confirming the Transmitter is Successfully Paired

1:22 – Wrap-Up: Support and Additional Questions

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Disclaimer:

Any advice, graphics, images, and/or information contained herein are presented for general educational and information purposes and to increase overall safety awareness. It is not intended to be legal, medical, or other expert advice or services, and should not be used in place of consultation with appropriate industry professionals. The information herein should not be considered exhaustive and the user should seek the advice of appropriate professionals.

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