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User Manual VDO SmartTerminal - Edition 01/2020
Connection terminal with PC or network USB connection
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If the standard address cannot be used by the terminal, a fixed IP address
must be manually set up in the terminal via the device configuration.
IMPORTANT
The terminal supports the Auto-MDI-X function so that a crossover cable is
not essential for the operation. Thus, depending on the network card in the
PC, the operation is also possible using a standard network cable (supplied).
Nevertheless, we recommend using a crossover cable. However, this is not
included in delivery.
Connecting the VDO SmartTerminal to a PC via crosssover cable
1. Connect the crossover cable with the network interface of the VDO
SmartTerminal.
2. Connect the other network cable end with the network interface on the PC.
Once the VDO SmartTerminal is connected, the configuration can occur
via the network;
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USB connection
In order to operate the VDO SmartTerminal in USB mode, you must connect
the VDO SmartTerminal to a PC using a USB cable (included in delivery).
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Connecting the USB cable:
IMPORTANT
The cable has a mark for the terminal as well as for the PC.
When inserting the cable, pay attention to the correct mark.
1. Connect the USB cable supplied with one of the two USB interfaces on the
rear side of the VDO SmartTerminal.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable with a free USB interface on the
PC.
Once connected, the VDO SmartTerminal can be configured via the service
programs:
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Standalone
“Standalone” means: You operate the VDO SmartTerminal without a connec-
tion to a PC.
In standalone operation, you transfer the configuration file which you create us-
ing the VDO TerminalTools to a commercial USB stick:
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