4 program the ready-or-not, 1 connect the test tool to the pc, Com port – ScanTool Ready-or-Not User Manual
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4 Program the Ready-or-Not
4.1 Connect the test tool to the PC
To connect the Ready-or-Not test tool for programming, follow these
steps:
1. Plug the DB9 male end of the serial cable into the DB9 female
connector of the test tool, as shown:
2. Plug the other end of the serial cable into the COM port of your
PC. Note that the COM port is a
, male connector.
The Ready-or-Not is designed to be powered from the COM port in
programming mode, and does not require an additional power
supply.
9-pin
Hint: Some third-party USB to Serial converters may not provide
enough voltage for the proper operation of the Ready-or-Not.
If your PC does not have a built-in COM port, refer to the "Accesso-
ries" chapter of this User Guide for information on ordering an
approved USB to Serial converter.
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