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MESYS XL Manual
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4.3.
Connecting Device
After having installed software and drivers you are ready to take the device into
operation. The steps required for (re-)connecting this device, either stand-alone
or in combination with additional devices, are detailed in the software manual
that should be consulted prior to initial operation.
There are various alternatives for how the XL module may be connected and
used – these are explained in more detail below.
4.3.1.
Stand-Alone Use
Connect the USB plug of the USB-to-CAN adaptor with an USB port (USB Type A)
of your PC. Next, use the provided D-Sub-to-IXXAT cable to connect the 9pin D-
Sub plug of the USB-to-CAN adaptor with the XL module's CAN socket (male)
right above the power socket.
Attach the terminator plug to the upper CAN socket (female) of the XL module.
IMPORTANT
Always use a terminator plug with the final
NE
MESYS or Q
MIX
module in
your system's sequence. Otherwise a correct data communication is not
possible between the modules.