ECU Bridge
User Manual
Release 1.08
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Chapter 2 – Installation, power and connections
To install
ECU Bridge
, its expansions, loggers and display choose a place where the
devices are not in contact with heat electromagnetic interference sources like spark plug or
coil.
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2.1 – How to power ECU Bridge
ECU Bridge
needs a not stabilized 8-18 VDC power sources.
It is suggested to power
ECU Bridge
through the vehicle master switch to save the vehicle
battery charge.
Use an external power source to power
ECU Bridge CAN/RS232
and connect
ECU
Bridge
free cable directly to it.
Use the vehicle lighter plug to power
ECU bridge CAN/K Line
: insert the Bridge lighter
plug in the vehicle one.
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2.1.1 – Cable labelled GND
To correctly power ECU Bridge and for the signal to be stable it is recommended to
connect cable labelled GND coming out from
ECU Bridge
powering harness to thevehicle
chassis ground, as highlighted here below.
