Module Communications Network
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The module communications network provides the ability for a module-to-module communication by sharing inputs and outputs instead of each component having an input and output wired directly to each module. A twisted pair of wires known as the BUS is used to transfer information between each module. In the event that an a system failure exists, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will be stored in the module. A New Generation Star (NGS) scan tester and Data Link Connector (DLC) may be used for retrieving and clearing DTCs from the module. DTC may be used for system diagnosis.