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Connecting the Devices

How to Connect and Disconnect

This chapter explains how to connect and disconnect the devices.

Connecting the Devices

Connecting to a Windows PC

Use the supplied USB cable to connect the MicroPeckerX device to a USB port on the PC.

Connecting to a PC
warning

Only the USB port on the left side can be used. Do not remove the cap on the right side.

Connecting to the LIN Bus

Use a LIN cable to connect the MicroPeckerX device to the LIN bus. Connect VBAT, LIN, and GND.

Connecting to the LIN bus

Connecting the Sync Cable

When synchronizing multiple MicroPeckerX devices, connect them with the included sync cable.

Sync interface
tip

Two sync interfaces are available. They provide the same functionality, so connect the sync cable to either one to match your setup.

Example: Using Three Devices
Example connection with three devices
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Attach or remove the sync cable only while monitoring is stopped.

Disconnecting the Devices

Follow the steps below to disconnect the devices.

Disconnecting the MicroPeckerX Device from the PC

Unplug the MicroPeckerX device from the Windows PC.

Disconnecting the MicroPeckerX

D-sub Connector Pin Assignment

The D-sub connector on the MicroPeckerX device has the following pin layout.

Device D-sub connector
PinFunction
1DIO4
2DIO2
3ISO-GND
4AD
5GND (for DIO/AD)
6DIO3
7LIN
8DIO1
9VBAT
tip

Pins with gray hatching are not used for the LIN protocol. Use pin 3 (ISO-GND) as the ground for LIN. Do not use pin 5 (GND).

warning

Incorrect wiring may damage both the MicroPeckerX device and the LIN bus.