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by Steve Smith
Fri Apr 25, 2014 12:27 pm
Forum: PicoScope 6 Automotive software
Topic: Pico 6.8.11.20 corrupted my psdata files
Replies: 14
Views: 19072

Re: Pico 6.8.11.20 corrupted my psdata files

Hello Pat and thanks again for the feedback. I have tried to open the original corrupted file using an earlier version of the software, but it remains corrupted/damaged. I have asked the software guys to look into this issue and will feedback with any news ASAP. Believe me I know how annoying this c...
by Steve Smith
Thu Apr 24, 2014 3:55 pm
Forum: PicoScope 6 Automotive software
Topic: Pico 6.8.11.20 corrupted my psdata files
Replies: 14
Views: 19072

Re: Pico 6.8.11.20 corrupted my psdata files

Hello Patrick and thank you for your patience on this one. It would appear there is a glitch within the software that can, under certain circumstances, fail to open psdata files after amendments. The issue is under investigation with the software team and I will feedback to you as soon as possible. ...
by Steve Smith
Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:58 am
Forum: PicoScope 6 Automotive software
Topic: Pico 6.8.11.20 corrupted my psdata files
Replies: 14
Views: 19072

Re: Pico 6.8.11.20 corrupted my psdata files

Hello Pat from Steve Smith and thank you for your feedback. First of all can I apologise for the misunderstanding regarding your corrupt files. Today is my first day back after the Easter holidays and my colleague was not aware of the incoming files and the issues surrounding the corruption of these...
by Steve Smith
Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:53 am
Forum: PicoScope 6 Automotive software
Topic: PicoScope Automotive Top Tips
Replies: 31
Views: 125270

Re: PicoScope Automotive Top Tips

The trigger feature in PicoScope will enable you to stabilise your waveform on screen at precisely the right time during the signal capture. Using the “Auto” trigger mode will allow the scope to wait for the “trigger conditions” to be met before displaying the waveform on screen. However, if the con...
by Steve Smith
Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:26 am
Forum: PicoScope 6 Automotive software
Topic: Converting railpressure sensor signal
Replies: 14
Views: 29149

Re: Converting railpressure sensor signal

Hi Luca thanks for this feedback. I have imported the file and will try this out when I get a chance on this AD engine.

Take care......Steve
by Steve Smith
Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:58 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Considering buying the Pico kit.
Replies: 6
Views: 10915

Re: Considering buying the Pico kit.

Good morning and thank you for posting and welcome to the forum. As an electronics engineer your knowledge will be invaluable and we look forward to any input you may have on an array of automotive issues we all have to deal with on a day to day basis. A good place to start would be to download and ...
by Steve Smith
Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:56 am
Forum: PicoScope 6 Automotive software
Topic: Pico 6.8.11.20 corrupted my psdata files
Replies: 14
Views: 19072

Re: Pico 6.8.11.20 corrupted my psdata files

Hi PatL and thanks for posting your concern here. I am so sorry you are experiencing issues with previously saved files when using the new software. We all know the value of saved data and so we must resolve this ASAP. Can you send the now corrupted file to support@picotech.com along with the trace-...
by Steve Smith
Tue Apr 08, 2014 2:39 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: VW Polo 1,4cc No Start When Hot
Replies: 8
Views: 11690

Re: VW Polo 1,4cc No Start When Hot

Many thanks for the information and sharing the scope traces which provides undeniable evidence to the customer. This also highlights the additional use of the scope for monitoring signals over long time periods, as we tend to forget how useful this feature is. Whilst we know the scope can take mill...
by Steve Smith
Tue Apr 08, 2014 2:26 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Cylinder #1
Replies: 3
Views: 7695

Re: Cylinder #1

Hello Nick and sorry for my late reply Using the Mixmaster I would not use channel D for an input, could you try the method below? 1. Connect the BNC channel A cable from the Mixmaster to the scope's Channel A 2. Connect an ignition pick up lead to BANK “A” No.1 on the Mixmaster and number 1 HT lead...
by Steve Smith
Mon Mar 31, 2014 10:41 am
Forum: Case studies
Topic: Some Questions for Steve.
Replies: 11
Views: 22853

Re: Some Questions for Steve.

Thank you so much guys as this is a real help and something I can now feedback into the "ideas funnel".

Take care......Steve