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by Steve Smith
Wed Dec 04, 2013 12:20 pm
Forum: PicoScope 6 Automotive software
Topic: PicoScope Automotive Top Tips
Replies: 31
Views: 130741

Re: PicoScope Automotive Top Tips

Here's a tip to make up number 4) The ALARM feature of Picoscope can be used to emit a BEEP or a sound of your choice (.wav file) when your waveform meets a pre-set criteria. For example problem vehicles often run fine with the test equipment attached. With your scope you set a trigger to capture th...
by Steve Smith
Mon Nov 25, 2013 11:40 am
Forum: Case studies
Topic: '02 Toyota Highlander and P340 Cam Code
Replies: 6
Views: 37701

Re: '02 Toyota Highlander and P340 Cam Code

Hi and thanks for taking the time out to post this study. The information is invaluable as was the use of the scope, much appreciated.
by Steve Smith
Tue Nov 19, 2013 2:48 pm
Forum: Automotive kit hardware
Topic: Noise Audible measurement.
Replies: 5
Views: 11033

Re: Noise Audible measurement.

Hi Jaycon, at present we do manufacture an NVH kit (Noise Vibration and Harshness) for use with OEM's (Original equipment manufacturers) with specific software for their vehicles. However during early 2014 this will be released to the Aftermarket as an extension to the Pico Diagnostics platform whic...
by Steve Smith
Tue Nov 19, 2013 8:26 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Forum Member
Replies: 4
Views: 7987

Re: New Forum Member

Hi James, we are not worthy!! Great to see you here.....Thank you
by Steve Smith
Sun Nov 10, 2013 6:14 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hallo
Replies: 2
Views: 5501

Re: Hallo

Hi Martin from Steve Smith at Pico Technology. Welcome aboard and enjoy all the wealth of information at your finger tips.

Take care......Steve
by Steve Smith
Fri Nov 08, 2013 2:36 pm
Forum: PicoScope 6 Automotive software
Topic: Graphing PWM and Duty Cycle
Replies: 13
Views: 25569

Re: Graphing PWM and Duty Cycle

Sorry this replay is late, but the questions raised are very interesting and well worth following through Measuring duty cycle can be carried out at specific point during a captured trace by selecting MEASUREMENT tab ADD MEASUREMENTS-select which channel you need to measure e.g. A-select measurement...
by Steve Smith
Thu Nov 07, 2013 4:48 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Diesel injection effects on fuel rail pressure sensor
Replies: 11
Views: 26109

Re: Diesel injection effects on fuel rail pressure sensor

Well Taho, you were not wrong when you said "good luck". I have been trying to power a fuel rail pressure sensor on a donor vehicle using a stable 5V supply and earth independent of the ECM to retest the theory. This is not my concern as this is reasonably easy, my concern has been trying to convinc...
by Steve Smith
Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:57 am
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Diesel injection effects on fuel rail pressure sensor
Replies: 11
Views: 26109

Re: Diesel injection effects on fuel rail pressure sensor

Many thanks Taho for your input, it really does help. I will try to carry out the same tests over the next week or so using a separate power supply and earth independent of the vehicle at the fuel rail pressure sensor. I will then retest and view the effects on the fuel rail pressure sensor output a...
by Steve Smith
Tue Oct 29, 2013 9:56 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Diesel injection effects on fuel rail pressure sensor
Replies: 11
Views: 26109

Re: Diesel injection effects on fuel rail pressure sensor

So Sorry I have taken so long to follow up this quest but it’s been a little busy (No excuses I know) To cut a long story short regarding the effects on common rail pressure and Diesel injector operation, I have carried out 2 tests, the first of which on a 2007 BMW 318d. The plan was to look at the ...
by Steve Smith
Tue Oct 29, 2013 9:56 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Diesel injection effects on fuel rail pressure sensor
Replies: 11
Views: 26109

Re: Diesel injection effects on fuel rail pressure sensor

Sorry about this, I have lost my last post and hope it finds its way to you tomorrow. If not I will try again tomorrow night!