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Intrepid Control Systems, Inc.

31601 Research Park Drive Madison Heights, MI 48071 USA

(ph) +1-586-731-7950  (fax) +1-586-731-2274

www.intrepidcs.com

www.aeta-rice.com

RAD-Moon

BroadR-Reach

® 

/ Ethernet Media Converter

User’s Guide

Version 1.1 - May 6, 2015

Summary of Contents for RAD-Moon

Page 1: ...stems Inc 31601 Research Park Drive Madison Heights MI 48071 USA ph 1 586 731 7950 fax 1 586 731 2274 www intrepidcs com www aeta rice com RAD Moon BroadR Reach Ethernet Media Converter User s Guide Version 1 1 May 6 2015 ...

Page 2: ...May 6 2015 Table of Contents 1 Introduction to the Intrepid RAD Moon 1 2 Package Contents 1 3 Overview of Operation and Features 1 4 Description of RAD Moon Interfaces and Indicators 3 5 Hardware Requirements 4 6 RAD Moon Hardware Setup 5 7 Troubleshooting 8 8 Support 10 ...

Page 3: ...ur RAD Moon package includes the following The RAD Moon device A standard 4 wire Ethernet cable A standard USB to mini USB cable If anything is missing please contact Intrepid for prompt assistance using the information at the end of this guide 3 Overview of Operation and Features We ll now briefly outline the RAD Moon s construction operation and features While the RAD Moon is a pretty straightfo...

Page 4: ...ice to be queried tested and managed Features Here are some of the noteworthy features of the RAD Moon Powered by an industry standard mini USB connection BroadCom BCM89810 BroadR Reach PHY Automatic master slave configuration for the attached Automotive Ethernet device Molex Mini50 for Automotive Ethernet connection Standard RJ 45 for 10 100 Ethernet connection Link and activity LEDs for both con...

Page 5: ...Ethernet network The two components are as follows RJ 45 Port An industry standard conventional Ethernet jack Mini USB Port A standard mini USB port Figure 2 RAD Moon Conventional Ethernet Side Left the standard Ethernet RJ 45 jack with integrated Link and Activity LEDs right a mini USB jack that provides power to the device The RJ 45 port has a pair of integrated LEDs that provide information abo...

Page 6: ... as the link is maintained Err Red Flickers when an error is detected by the RAD Moon s BroadR Reach PHY such as a data transmission error being seen in a received frame Rx Green Flashes when data is received by the RAD Moon from the connected Automotive Ethernet device Tx Green Flashes each time data is transmitted by the RAD Moon to the attached Automotive Ethernet device Under normal circumstan...

Page 7: ...hernet device 6 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 hoo...

Page 8: ...USB cable to the RAD Moon as shown in Figure 6 Figure 6 Connecting the USB Cable to the RAD Moon 4 Connect Ethernet Cable to Ethernet Device Attach one end of the included standard Ethernet cable to an RJ 45 jack on a PC switch or other Ethernet device You should hear a click indicating that the cable is properly seated in the jack Figure 7 Figure 7 Connecting the Ethernet Cable to a PC You can al...

Page 9: ...D may also begin to flash Figure 8 Connecting the Ethernet Cable to the RAD Moon 6 Connect BroadR Reach to RAD Moon Plug the Mini50 connector on the BroadR Reach cable attached to the Automotive Ethernet ECU into the matching socket on the RAD Moon The green Link LED will illuminate and you may see the Rx and Tx LEDs light up as well Figure 9 Connecting the BroadR Reach Cable to the RAD Moon Congr...

Page 10: ...t this usually means that the RAD Moon is not receiving power Try the following Check the USB connections on the RAD Moon and the USB device Remove and then reconnect the USB cable Ensure that the USB device is powered on Try a different USB port Try a different USB cable Try connecting to a different USB device If the USB cable that came with the RAD Moon doesn t work but a different USB cable do...

Page 11: ...device If this solves the problem the issue is likely related to that particular device Connect the RAD Moon to a different Ethernet port device or network Again here resolution of the issue in this way indicates a problem with the attached Ethernet unit Unplug the USB connection from the RAD Moon and then reconnect it If this fixes the problem but it occurs again shortly thereafter please contact...

Page 12: ...ble If you are unable to resolve the issue please contact Intrepid using the information below Difficulty Removing BroadR Reach Cable from Mini50 Jack Mini50 connectors can be troublesome to use for those not familiar with them Be sure to press all the way down on the small tab in the middle of the cable connector before attempting to pull it out of the jack Do not pull the plug out by the wires o...

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