Actions in PicoScope 7 Automotive software are a way to automate tasks and generate alerts based on waveform data. They can be used to detect glitches, measure timing and voltage levels, and perform other diagnostic tests.
Actions can be triggered by a variety of events, such as a waveform crossing a threshold, a mask failing, or a serial data frame being decoded.
To create an action, you first need to select the event that will trigger it. You can then choose from a variety of actions to perform, such as stopping the capture, saving the data, or displaying a message. You can also combine multiple actions into a single sequence.
Actions are particularly useful for detecting and diagnosing intermittent problems. For example, you could create an action to stop the capture and save the data whenever a glitch is detected. This would allow you to easily capture and analyze the problem without having to manually monitor the waveform.
Actions can also be used to automate repetitive tasks. For example, you could create an action to measure the voltage level on a particular sensor every time a new capture is started. This would save you from having to manually measure the voltage each time.
Here are some examples of how actions can be used in PicoScope 7 Automotive software:
- Detect glitches: Create an action to stop the capture and save the data whenever a waveform crosses a certain threshold. This can be used to detect glitches in ignition signals, sensor signals, and other automotive signals.
- Measure timing: Create an action to measure the time it takes for a waveform to transition from one state to another. This can be used to measure the timing of fuel injectors, engine sensors, and other automotive components.
- Measure voltage levels: Create an action to measure the voltage level on a particular sensor or component. This can be used to monitor battery voltage, alternator output, and other automotive voltages.
- Decode serial data: Create an action to decode serial data frames from a particular bus. This can be used to diagnose problems with CAN bus, LIN bus, and other automotive serial buses.
- Generate alerts: Create an action to display a message or play a sound whenever a certain condition is met. This can be used to alert you to problems with the vehicle, such as a low battery voltage or a high temperature.
Actions can be a powerful tool for diagnosing and troubleshooting automotive problems. Automating tasks and generating alerts, actions can help you save time and find problems more quickly.