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Connectors and status indicators, Troubleshooting and support – Drew Technologies CarDAQ-M User Manual

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Connectors and Status Indicators

PC Connection Panel

Ports and their functions:

Expansion A and B: Future PC connection options.

USB: For a direct to PC USB connection.

AUX: External programming voltage supply. For use on some vehicles that

have special programming needs.

PWR: External power option which maybe needed for future expansion

modules.

Expansion Panel

This side of CarDAQ-M allows future modules to be connected for more

capability. An expansion module is connected to the CarDAQ-M with

both the Vehicle and Expansion C ports, then secured by with metal tabs

and screws between the modules.

Vehicle: OBDII cable is connected here.

Expansion C: Connection for future expansion modules.

6. Troubleshooting and Support

Some questions and answers to common questions with the CarDAQ-M:

Q: I have connected my CarDAQ-M to my computer with the USB

cable, but nothing happens.

A: Make sure the drivers are installed on your computer using Install

Check in the J2534 Toolbox. If you have not run the driver installer from

the CarDAQ-M CD, disconnect the CarDAQ-M from the computer and

install the drivers.