RAD-Moon User’s Guide
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© 2015 Intrepid Control Systems, Inc.
Version 1.1 - May 6, 2015
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Introduction to the Intrepid RAD-Moon
Thank you for purchasing a RAD-Moon media converter from Intrepid Control Systems (ICS).
The RAD-Moon is an inexpensive yet powerful tool that effectively bridges the gap between
Automotive Ethernet and conventional Ethernet.
Elegantly simple, the RAD-Moon contains one BroadR-Reach Automotive Ethernet port and
one standard, 4-wire 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet port. Data received on either port is copied to
the other, allowing an Automotive Ethernet ECU to be connected to a standard PC network
interface card or Ethernet switch. Powered by USB for convenience, the RAD-Moon is
packaged in a rugged, lightweight enclosure, making it easy to take anywhere it’s needed.
The RAD-Moon media converter is ideal for monitoring, analysis, diagnostics and other
applications in an Automotive Ethernet environment.
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Package Contents
Your RAD-Moon package includes the following:
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The RAD-Moon device.
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A standard 4-wire Ethernet cable.
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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.
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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 straightforward device, understanding its design will help you get the most of
its capabilities.
General Operation
The RAD-Moon contains two different Ethernet physical layer implementations (
PHYs
) that are
internally connected: a BroadR-Reach PHY, and a conventional 10/100 twisted pair Ethernet
PHY. An Automotive Ethernet ECU or other device can be connected to the BroadR-Reach
PHY using the RAD-Moon’s Molex Mini50 connector, while a regular Ethernet device attaches
through the RAD-Moon’s RJ-45 jack.
Whenever any data is received over either connection, it is automatically sent out on the other,
creating a seamless link between the two attached devices. Full-duplex operation is supported,
so data can be sent in both directions simultaneously.
