Falcom GmbH FOX3-KMD User Manual
FOX3-KMD H
ARDWARE
M
ANUAL
V
ERSION
1.0.1
As digital output: connection example 1 (for I/O1):
When used as digital output you can connected via resistors (R) directly to LEDs, Relays etc., which do not
need more power than 100 mA @ up to + 32.0 V DC.
need more power than 100 mA @ up to + 32.0 V DC.
Figure 5:
Connection example 1 when using it to control a Relay (left) or LED (right).
6.1.1.3.
How to use IGN (pin 3)
It is strongly recommended to connect this pin to the ignition key to support the IGN-power saving function
when the vehicle is off. IGN-pin has two functions: 1) w
when the vehicle is off. IGN-pin has two functions: 1) w
akes up FOX3/-3G from IGN-sleep mode; 2) monitors
the vehicle ignition state, to report the trip START and STOP.
Figure 6: Monitoring vehicle starter or use sleep modes by IGN line
6.1.1.4.
How to connect and communicate with FOX3-KMD
To power on and communicate with FOX3-KMD device, you have to connect the power line to an external power
source ranging from 10.8 – 32VD and connect the serial port lines to your COM port on your PC as shown below.
source ranging from 10.8 – 32VD and connect the serial port lines to your COM port on your PC as shown below.
Figure 7:
Set up your device for communication
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