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by Steve Smith
Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:06 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: E-Motor Fault Testing
Replies: 1
Views: 3043

Re: E-Motor Fault Testing

Hello Ash and thank you for the post Most certainly, to qualify motor performance and integrity, current is best and the safest option. Whist measuring current is desired, it is not always possible to access the phase wiring of the Motor/Generator (MG) The following forum post has a number of option...
by Steve Smith
Fri May 29, 2020 8:45 am
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: How many degress out is a problem?
Replies: 6
Views: 5991

Re: How many degress out is a problem?

Hello and thank you for the posts. How much deviation is too much deviation is a great question, thank you Most certainly this is manufacturer specific & dependent upon engine type, camshaft drive arrangement and the demands placed upon Engineers to meet emission criteria I think we accept that an a...
by Steve Smith
Tue May 26, 2020 12:59 pm
Forum: PicoScope 6 Automotive software
Topic: Pico 6 File Won't Save
Replies: 3
Views: 4577

Re: Pico 6 File Won't Save

Hello and thank you for the feedback Could you confirm your account setting permit saving files from PicoScope 6 Automotive? I see no reason why not, but if security settings or limitations have been set, this would prevent saving. (It should not however lock your software) Running as administrator ...
by Steve Smith
Fri May 22, 2020 7:25 am
Forum: PicoScope 6 Automotive software
Topic: Pico 6 File Won't Save
Replies: 3
Views: 4577

Re: Pico 6 File Won't Save

Hello and thank you for the post Could you indicate which version of PicoScope 6 software you are using and could you check it is the latest version You can download the latest version here: Could I ask, if you leave the PC whilst is is trying to save...
by Steve Smith
Wed May 20, 2020 12:26 pm
Forum: PicoScope 6 Automotive software
Topic: sync to RPM
Replies: 11
Views: 14805

Re: sync to RPM

Hello Mick, 60-2 will create a rapid drop in the frequency and could play havoc when using a frequency math channel on our crank (It is worth a try though as we have below) Image 1.jpg Resolution is key and you could try T*Crank(A,60) If you can configure an output that would be even better as you h...
by Steve Smith
Wed May 20, 2020 6:31 am
Forum: PicoScope 6 Automotive software
Topic: sync to RPM
Replies: 11
Views: 14805

Re: sync to RPM

Hello Mick and thank you for the posts. You are correct, the letter in the math channel refers to your input. (A) being Channel A,so you can if you wish use any of your scope inputs that are capturing a frequency relative to RPM Assuming you have a crankshaft position signal on channel A (or optical...
by Steve Smith
Wed May 20, 2020 6:08 am
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: A Shout for help.
Replies: 7
Views: 9255

Re: A Shout for help.

Thank you for the feedback Kim Forgive my misinterpretation of G450 as I am not familiar with VAG terminology & abbreviations I had interpreted G450 as as exhaust pressure sensor elsewhere on the exhaust system beyond the DPF Differential pressure sensor The previous capture "SEAT Image 2" highlight...
by Steve Smith
Tue May 19, 2020 8:11 am
Forum: PicoDiagnostics NVH
Topic: tach signal
Replies: 8
Views: 15943

Re: tach signal

Hello and thank you for the post Using attenuation on an injector signal may work assuming we can pull the voltage down below 20 V, however we have the same issue as your Cam sensor with only one injection event every 2 crankshaft revolutions Unfortunately we cannot enter 0.5 pulses per revolution w...
by Steve Smith
Tue May 19, 2020 7:53 am
Forum: Automotive kit hardware
Topic: WPS 500x
Replies: 2
Views: 5237

Re: WPS 500x

Hello and thank you for the post, sorry for the late reply I understand and agree with the apprehension when you pick up your WPS out of the box for the first time in X months. There is always a niggling feeling about how much charge is left in the device and will it get through the road test etc. I...
by Steve Smith
Tue May 19, 2020 6:51 am
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: A Shout for help.
Replies: 7
Views: 9255

Re: A Shout for help.

Hello Kim and thank you for the feedback, I remember the post well along with another post here called "The Search For Overlap" where FF drilled holes into an exhaust system to determine the various pressures along the entire exha...