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Title: Picoscope 6 Automotive
Post by rockker_au on Aug 12^th, 2009 at 11:00pm

G'day all,
I have had the Picoscope 6 software crash a couple of times in the past.
Today though, I tried the Automotive preset for Coolant Temperature Sensor. I had 5 crashes trying to perform this function. Some of those occasions there was no trace appearing on the screen at all.
When I sped up the time base from the default of 50sec/div it started to display a trace for a while and then crashed.
I was able to repeat the crash again by setting the time and voltage manually. What am I doing to cause this? I haven't heard of anyone else having problems so I am assuming its user error.
Please help.
Thanks,
Rod

Title: Re: Picoscope 6 Automotive
Post by Tom Roberts on Aug 13^th, 2009 at 8:30am

Rod,

Quote:

What am I doing to cause this?

Probably nothing. What software version are you running with your 4423? How much RAM does your PC have and does it have USB 2.0?

We have extensive reviews and analysis of each software build in our Picogroup areas. Skype me and I can introduce you our PicoScope support system.

Title: Re: Picoscope 6 Automotive
Post by rockker_au on Aug 13^th, 2009 at 12:41pm

Thanks for the reply Tom,
Sorry to trouble you guys over such trivial problems.
I am using a Panasonic Toughbook. It was recommended on a Pico Video!
1Gb Memory, 60% free of 120Gb HD, USB 2.0

I emailed pico tech support also. It was recommended that I try the beta version of the Software.
I am going to try it again today with the fresh install. See what happens.
Thanks

Title: Re: Picoscope 6 Automotive
Post by Tom Roberts on Aug 13^th, 2009 at 12:51pm

Rod,

PC sounds up to the task.

The release version does not work well with the 4000 series. Our 4000 series users are using the beta. 6.2.3.13 is the most stable of these at this time.

Title: Re: Picoscope 6 Automotive
Post by rockker_au on Aug 14^th, 2009 at 2:51am

Thanks for the help Tom,
Sure enough it was simply the release version. All is fine now after installing the beta version. I was a little worried I hurt my new toy in some way..
Thanks again!

Title: Re: Picoscope 6 Automotive
Post by Orevin on Aug 14^th, 2009 at 4:58am

Tom Roberts wrote on Aug 13^th, 2009 at 12:51pm:

6.2.3.13 is the most stable of these at this time.

Where would I find this beta release? At www.picoauto.com I can only get version 6.2.2.12.

Thanks,
-Kai-

Title: Re: Picoscope 6 Automotive
Post by Tom Roberts on Aug 14^th, 2009 at 8:15am

You're welcome, Rod. The beta has a lot of neat new features too ;)

Kai,

Just look for the Pico Labs link to get the beta. The current beta is 6.2.4.10.

Title: Re: Picoscope 6 Automotive
Post by Orevin on Aug 14^th, 2009 at 5:27pm

Thanks Tom, got it.

Title: Re: Picoscope 6 Automotive
Post by Earl Davis on Aug 14^th, 2009 at 5:50pm

Tom Roberts wrote on Aug 14^th, 2009 at 8:15am:

Just look for the Pico Labs link to get the beta.The current beta is 6.2.4.10.

Hi Tom,

Is this beta version stable? Is it as stable as the 6.2.3.13 version.

Thanks
Earl

Title: Re: Picoscope 6 Automotive
Post by Tom Roberts on Aug 15^th, 2009 at 7:50am

Earl,

Here are all the gory details:

http://www.autonerdz.com/cgi/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1243717976