2. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Intrepid Control Systems’ RAD-Moon3. You will find this a valuable tool in developing and testing MultiGBASE-T1 networks.

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The RAD-Moon3 is a media converter between MultiGBASE-T (traditional shielded 8-wire Ethernet) and MultiGBASE-T1 (Automotive Shielded Twisted Pair Ethernet). It supports the speeds of 2.5, 5, and 10 Gbps.

Note

The RAD-Moon3 does not support speeds below 2.5 Gbps

2.1. Package Contents

Upon receipt, please remove, unwrap and inspect all its contents. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Customer Support for prompt assistance.

2.1.1. Hardware

Your package includes the following:

  • The RAD-Moon3 device.

  • A standard 8-wire Ethernet cable (CAT6)

  • A standard USB Type A to Type C SuperSpeed cable

  • A reference card with a hyperlink to Drivers and Software

If purchased separately, the following accessories may also be present

  • A 12 Volt Power Supply

  • MultiGBASE-T1 H-MTD Cable

2.1.2. Software

Unless physical media was specifically requested, your box should contain a reference card with instructions on where to download the device drivers and any other purchased software. If your media or reference card cannot be located, please contact Customer Support.

2.2. Operational Overview

A typical application of this device is to connect an Automotive Ethernet ECU to the Ethernet port on a laptop or desktop PC.

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The RAD-Moon3 contain two different Ethernet physical layer implementations (PHYs) that are internally connected: a MultiGBASE-T1 Automotive Ethernet PHY, and a conventional MultiGBASE-T Ethernet PHY. Whenever data is received over either connection, it is automatically sent out on the other, creating a seamless link between the two attached devices. Full-duplex operation is supported, so data can be sent in both directions simultaneously.

2.3. Hardware Requirements

2.3.1. Device Power

A DC supply rated for this device may be purchased from ICS. If an alternate supply is used, insure that the voltage is between 6V-40V and is rated for at 12 Watts.

Important

Unlike its predecessors, the RAD-Moon3 cannot be powered over USB. A power supply must be connected to the barrel jack of the device.

2.3.2. Computer Interface

Connection to a computer is needed both for configuration and firmware updates of the tool. Some advanced use cases may also use a computer connection to read/write PHY registers using Intrepid’s Vehicle Spy software or Open Source API. This connection can be accomplished using USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 and the supplied USB Type C cable.