RAD-Moon User’s Guide
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© 2015 Intrepid Control Systems, Inc.
Version 1.1 - May 6, 2015
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A PC, switch or other Ethernet device with a free 10 Mb/s or 100 Mb/s twisted pair
Ethernet port.
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A PC, USB hub or other device with a free USB port.
The BroadR-Reach cable must have a Mini50 on one end to attach to the RAD-Moon. The
other end can be terminated with whatever connector is needed by the application, or may be
integrated into a unit to be tested.
The RAD-Moon uses very little electricity, so just about any device can provide the power it
needs over USB. The Ethernet connection and USB connection can be to the same device or
two different ones.
The RAD-Moon has no software requirements, though a license of Vehicle Spy 3 can be very
useful in working with a connected Automotive Ethernet device.
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RAD-Moon Hardware Setup
Setting up the RAD-Moon is not difficult, but we have provided step-by-step instructions below
for those who may be new to the process. Note that while the steps are listed in a particular
order so that it’s easier for you to confirm that the correct connections have been made, the
exact sequence in which the setup is performed does not affect operation.
The hookup diagram in Figure 4 shows you the RAD-Moon setup at a glance.
ECU
Figure 4: RAD-Moon Hookup Diagram.
Different methods may be used to connect an Automotive Ethernet cable to an ECU. For this
reason, we assume in the following instructions that the device to be connected to the RAD-
Moon already has its BroadR-Reach cable attached.
1. Remove Components from Package:
Remove the RAD-Moon, Ethernet cable and
USB cable from the RAD-Moon package.
2. Connect USB Cable to PC or USB Hub:
Attach the larger USB connector on the USB
cable to an open USB port on a PC or a USB hub (Figure 5).
