This cable allows Alpine DUAL-BUS CD changers to connect to Alpine Mini-BUS controller/radios.
Purchase this cable to connect Alpine Mini-BUS radios/controllers with Alpine Dual-BUS remote CD changers. Dual-BUS remote CD changer work in both AI-NET (Alpine intelligence network) and M-BUS (Mini-BUS) networks. The ALP/AI-M15 works with the following Dual-BUS CD changer: CHA-S605, CHA-S634, CHA-S614, CHA-S607, CHA-S604, CHA-S609, VPA-S001 converting the AI-NET socket to 8-pin DIN. The changer BUS selector switch (inside magazine compartment) must be set to M-BUS or position 2.
Warning!! Alpine CHA-S624 switch is a Digital/Analog selector not a BUS selector switch
[These issues or circumstances may affect compatibility of our product with your radio or vehicle.]
1. Compatible with Alpine Dual BUS CD changers: CHA-S605, CHA-S634, CHA-S614, CHA-S607, CHA-S604, CHA-S609, VPA-S001. (Bus selector switch inside magazine compartment).
2. The CD changer (See #1) must have Bus selector switch set to position 2 (M-BUS). This cable is not applicable if BUS selector switch is set to position 1 (AI-NET)
3. Not compatible with Alpine CHA-S1214, CHA-S1204, CHA-S605, MDA-5051, CHA-S624, DHA-S680. (these are AI-NET BUS not Dual BUS).
4. Works only in Alpine M-BUS application (Both the CD changer and radio/controller must support M-BUS protocol)
5. The reason the ALP/AI-M15 works with the aforementioned CD changers (See #1), is because they operate in M-BUS mode. (Don't ignore this)
6. Cable is approximately 15ft. long and includes Ai-Net plug on one end (fits Dual BUS changer) and Male 8-Pin DIN socket on the other (fits M-BUS radio/controller/adapter). A 5-inch cable is available here
The ALP/AI-M15 works in the following applications:
1. To connect Alpine M-BUS CD changer controlling radio (e.g. CDM-9801) or controller (e.g. CHM-S665RF) to a Dual-BUS CD changer (e.g. CHA-S634)
2. To connect older BMW, Honda, Volvo, Chrysler, Mercedes (Alpine derived factory radios) to a Dual BUS changer (e.g. CHA-S634). Note: A vehicle specific CD changer adapter (e.g. ABMW35, VOL-ALP etc. also required)
The ALP/Ai-M15 does NOT work in the following applications:
1. To connect Alpine M-BUS radio (e.g. CDM-9801) to Non-Dual BUS changer (e.g. CHA-S624). (M-BUS radios are not capable of controlling Ai-NET changers)
2. To connect Alpine Ai-NET radio (e.g. CDA-7893) to M-BUS CD changer (e.g. CHM-S630). (AI-NET radios are not capable or controlling M-BUS changers)
3. To connect older BMW, Honda, Volvo, Chrysler Mercedes (Alpine derived factory radios) to Non-Dual-BUS changer (e.g.. CHA-S624).
1. Alpine CHA-S1214, CHA-S1204, CHA-S605, MDA-5051, CHA-S624, DHA-S680 are *NOT* DUAL BUS and NOT compatible with the ALP/AI-M15.
2. The ALP/AI-M15 is NOT a protocol converter. Works only in Alpine M-BUS to M-BUS applications.
3. Alpine CHA-S624 toggle switch is not for AI-NET to M-BUS conversion, but to switch between Analog and Digital operation
4. This part does not ship same day. It must first be assembled after which it is then shipped using shipping method selected at checkout.
