To take a closed-book exam, candidates must download and install the Examena app on their computers in advance.
Before installing the Examena app, refer to the table below for the installation requirements.
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Requirements for Windows |
Requirements for macOS |
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Operating System |
Required: Windows 10 or later, 64-bit operating system Recommended: Windows 10 or later, 64-bit operating system |
Required: macOS 11 or later Recommended: macOS 11.2 or later |
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Processor |
Required: 2-Core, 1.8 GHz, x64-based processor (Intel/AMD) or Arm64-based processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon) Recommended: 4-Core, 2.0 GHz or faster, x64-based processor (Intel/AMD) or Arm64-based processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon) |
Required: 2-Core 1.8 GHz Recommended: 4-Core 2.0 GHz or faster |
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Available Physical Memory |
Required: 2 GB or above Recommended: 4 GB or above | |
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Available Disk Space |
Required: 1 GB or above Recommended: 5 GB or above | |
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Camera |
Required: Video resolution 480P Recommended: Video resolution 720P (HD) or above | |
1. Sign into MaivenPoint Online Services and open Examena.
2. Click the Download Examena app button to download the app package.

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3. Find the downloaded Examena_App.Setup.msi file, double-click it to start the installation.
4. Follow the instructions in the setup wizard to complete the install.
5. Restart computer after finishing the installation.
By combining the Modicon TSX Nano manual with additional resources and support, users can ensure they are getting the most out of their device and achieving optimal performance and productivity in their industrial automation applications.
In the fast-paced world of industrial automation, where edge computing and AI-driven PLCs are becoming the norm, it is easy to overlook the rugged, reliable workhorses of the 1990s and early 2000s. Among these, the holds a special place. A member of the prestigious Telemecanique (Schneider Electric) Modicon TSX Series, the Nano was designed for small-scale automation tasks—compact machines, conveyor controls, and standalone processes.
: Built-in potentiometers on the front panel allow for easy debugging and application adjustments. plcproducts.com Programming and Connectivity : Programmed using the modicon tsx nano manual
The Modicon TSX Nano manual is a detailed document that provides users with a thorough understanding of the device's hardware and software components, installation, configuration, and operation. The manual is divided into several sections, each covering specific aspects of the PLC:
| LED State | Manual’s Explanation | What It Actually Means | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | flashing slow (1Hz) | PLC in STOP mode | Normal. You need to flip the run/stop switch or send a start command via software. | | RUN flashing fast (5Hz) | Watchdog timer overflow | Your program has an infinite loop (e.g., a JMP instruction that never resolves). Hard reboot required. | | ERR solid red | Hardware failure | Usually the 24V power rail inside the PLC has shorted. 90% chance the processor is dead. | | I/O flashing | Missing I/O bus or terminal block | The removable terminal block is not fully seated, or an expansion module failed. | | TER lit | Terminal active | Someone (or something) is connected to the programming port. Disconnect to restore remote control. | By combining the Modicon TSX Nano manual with
Interpreting the front-panel LEDs ( RUN, ERR, I/O ). A flashing ERR light typically indicates a memory parity error or a configuration mismatch.
Relay outputs (usually 2A) or transistor outputs for high-speed switching. 2. Programming Interface The manual is divided into several sections, each
But also recognize the signs: If the ERR light stays red, or if the manual’s pages are too greasy to read from decades of machine oil, it may be time to say goodbye to the Nano and hello to the modern era. When you do, that manual will still be your roadmap for understanding the machine’s soul—one rung of ladder logic at a time.
The manual says: "Connect using a TSX PCX 1030 cable." Those cables cost $300+ on eBay now. You have two alternatives:
: Supports Uni-Telway (master/slave), ASCII links, and Modbus (slave). Networkability
Never attempt to open the TSX Nano chassis. Unlike modern PLCs, the backplane carries lethal voltages even with 24V input due to internal boost converters used for the relay coils. The manual explicitly states: "No user-serviceable components inside." Trust them on this one.
After you have Examena App installed on macOS, complete the following steps to start it for the first time.
1. Locate Examena App on your computer, and double-click it to start it.
2. Click Allow to allow Examena App to access your camera.
3. Click Allow to allow Examena App to access your microphone.
4. Click Open System Settings, and click the toggle button to the right of Examena App.

5. Click Use Password… in the Privacy & Security window, enter your password and click Modify Settings.
6. Click Quit & Reopen to allow Examena App to record the contents of your screen until it is quit.

7. Click Open System Settings, and click the toggle button to the right of Examena App in the Accessibility window.

8. Click Use Password… in the Privacy & Security window, enter your password and click Modify Settings.

9. Click retry in the message to access the sign in page of Examena app.

If there are Secured Excel questions in the exam, you can see the bulb icon in the upper-right corner of the exam card. You can click it to view the instructions.

You must enable macros in an Excel file before starting this exam. You can follow the steps below for Windows:
1. Open an Excel file. Make sure your Excel file has already correctly sign-in with an active and valid account.
2. Navigate to File > Options > Trust Centre, and click Trust Centre Settings… under Microsoft Excel Trust Centre.
3. In the Trust Centre window, click Macro Settings, and then select the Enable VBA macros option under Macro Settings.
You can follow the steps below for macOS:
1. Open an Excel file. Make sure your Excel file has already correctly sign-in with an active and valid account.
2. Navigate to Excel > Preferences > Security, and select the Enable all macros option under Macro Security.