LAN System

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Bus line of LAN system is twisted pair line. Be careful not to by-pass or partly unbind the twisted pair line.
Do not make clearance between bus lines (CAN High, CAN Low).
Difference of bus line length should be within 10 cm (3.94 in).
Fray near the connector should be within 8 cm (3.14 in).

Fig 1: Identifying Wrong Procedure For Wire Repair
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If the characteristics of the twisted pair line are changed, it may extremely weaken against noise.
When repairing the harness, connect the wires using soldering and protect it with insulating tape etc.

Fig 2: Identifying Right Procedure For Wire Repair

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