AiM ECU Bridge - Manual (Page 6)

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.