User manual

LIN Serial Analyser Overview

1.5.2 USB Port Connection

The USB port connection is a USB mini-B connector. Connect the LIN Serial Analyser

to the PC using the cable supplied with the device.

FIGURE 1-3: LIN SERIAL ANALYSER NETWORK AND POWER

1.5.3 Network Communication Connector

The communication connector connects to the target device using a three-position,

screw clamp terminal block. The pin assignments, labeled on the top of the device, are:

• VBAT – Positive battery connection for voltage supplied by the vehicle

• LIN – Bidirectional data I/O

• GND – Common chassis, power and serial ground

1.5.4 Power Jack

The device uses a standard, 6.5 x 2.5 DC power plug. The center pin is positive. Power

can be supplied either through the power plug or the network connector as the two are

internally connected.

1.6 LIN SERIAL ANALYSER SOFTWARE

1.6.1 User Interface Program

The LIN Serial Analyser PC program displays all of the board’s bus activity via the

software’s Transaction window, displayed on the connected PC. This is useful for

“sniffing” the bus and tracking message frames.

Chapter 3. “LIN Serial Analyser PC Program” explains the installation and operation

of the program.

1.6.2 Firmware

The LIN Serial Analyser firmware is explained in Chapter 9. “PICkit™ Serial Analyzer

Firmware” of the “PICkit™ Serial Analyzer User’s Guide” (DS51647).

Network

Connection

Terminal

Block

Screws

Auxiliary

Power