Charger/Docking Station: Notes

2001 BMW Z8SECTION Notes

The charger/docking station has several functions for MoDiC operation:

  • MoDiC software loading
  • Charging the MoDiC batteries
  • Printer connection link for the MoDiC while docked in the charging station.

The charger/docking contains the following features:

Fig 1: Identifying Charger/Docking Station
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The floppy and CD ROM drives are used to update the MoDiC software and to down load programs. The MoDiC can only gain access to the drives when it is docked on the station.

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