Thread: RSL Doesn't work
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Re: RSL Doesn't work
We've seen a # of teams who don't remove enough insulation from the power wire for the Digital Sidecar (at the PD end of the cable) and, as a result, they only receive "phantom power" for the Digital Sidecar via the 37-pin ribbon cable.

It may also be possible that you're power leads are swapped and you're applying -12V to the Digital Sidecar. The module has protection for this but you'll probably still observe "phantom power".

All 3 power LEDs near the RSL port should be strongly lit when properly powered.

Please do as Alan suggests - use your meter to confirm the 12V supply to the Digital Sidecar. Then check for insufficient stripping and reversed leads.

Russ
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