lodestar®
MANUAL
REVISED 1/08/19
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2.3.2.5
Ethernet RJ45 connection
A CAT5e RJ45 Ethernet cable is provided with the LODESTAR® tool package. This cable may be
used to connect the Ethernet port on the front panel of the LODESTAR® to the Ethernet port on the
host PC or hub.
Either a straight through or crossover cable may be used with the Lodestar. The LODESTAR® can
detect which cable is being used and will accommodate the use of either cable.
The Lodestar supports 10/100 Ethernet.
2.3.2.6
Protocol Connections
The vehicle bus signals are provided on 2 different connectors.
There is a high-
density 15 pin D connector, labeled ‘Network Group A’, and a 9 pin D connector
labeled ‘Network Group B’. The pin numbers of the two connectors are shown in the table below.
You may also access pin out information
on the “Modules/Pinouts” internal web page of the
LODESTAR®.
Either the of the two connectors may be used to provide power to the LODESTAR® hardware.
Before applying voltage to pins marked
V + IN
and
V
– IN/GND
(positive and negative), make certain
that you have the correct pin out information for the module being used to power the unit.
