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4.3.4  Mini-USB Connector 
A 5pin mini-USB connector is available on-board for serial communication (as alternative to the CAN and 
RS485 interface). This module supports USB 2.0 Full-Speed (12Mbit/s) connections. 
CAN interface will be de-activated as soon as USB is connected due to internal sharing of hardware 
resources. 
1
5
Pin 
Label 
Direction 
Description 
1 
VBUS 
Power 
(supply input) 
+5V supply from host 
2 
D- 
Bidirectional 
USB Data – 
3 
D+ 
Bidirectional 
USB Data + 
4 
ID 
Power (GND) 
Connected to signal and system ground 
5 
GND 
Power (GND) 
Connected to signal and system ground 
Table 4.6 Connector for USB 
For remote control and communication with a host system the TMCM-1140 provides a USB 2.0 full-speed 
(12Mbit/s)  interface  (mini-USB  connector).  As  soon  as  a  USB-Host  is  connected  the  module  will  accept 
commands via USB. 
USB BUS POWERED OPERATION MODE  
The TMCM-1140 supports both, USB self powered operation (when an external power is supplied via the 
power supply connector) and USB bus powered operation, (no external power supply via power supply 
connector).  
On-board  digital  core  logic  will  be  powered  via  USB  in  case  no  other  supply  is  connected  (USB  bus 
powered operation). The digital core logic comprehends the microcontroller itself and also the EEPROM. 
The  USB  bus powered  operation mode  has been  implemented  to  enable configuration,  parameter 
settings, read-outs, firmware updates, etc. by just connecting an USB cable between module and host PC. 
No additional cabling or external devices (e.g. power supply) are required. 
Please note that the module might draw current from the USB +5V bus supply even in USB self powered 
operation depending on the voltage level of this supply. 
Motor movements are not possible in this operation mode. Therefore, connect the power connector and 
change to USB self powered operation mode. 










