Emerald K3 on a Rv8.... software

pupp · Post by **pupp** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:44 pm

Anyone using this set up with a vista lappy via usb-serial converter? Just trying to get a new install up but have some random problems going on with log-offs and changing values/failures to read... wondering if it's a vista/usb issue or if I've got some noise in the car wiring?

Oh, and 'hi'

ian.stewart · Post by **ian.stewart** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:01 pm

Ive never had any probs with the software at all, give Karl a ring in the morning and see what he says, he is pretty well swithced on to most problems,

r2d2hp · Post by **r2d2hp** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:18 pm

Are you using the right sort of USB to Serial port adapter. It must be the one that has the FTDI chip not the prolific one as found in most high street shops.

Using the incorrect cable can result in data corruption and in some circumstance the ecu crashing resulting it need to be returned to have the firmware reset.

Information taken from Emerald Tech Note

pupp · Post by **pupp** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:37 pm

r2d2hp wrote:Are you using the right sort of USB to Serial port adapter. It must be the one that has the FTDI chip not the prolific one as found in most high street shops.

Using the incorrect cable can result in data corruption and in some circumstance the ecu crashing resulting it need to be returned to have the firmware reset.

Information taken from Emerald Tech Note

TBH, I'm not sure whether the chipset is the FTDI spec one but it was a decent lead and does work with my Innovate LC1 (which I know is sensitive to non-compatible USB adapters). I'll buzz Karl tomorrow

r2d2hp · Post by **r2d2hp** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:53 pm

Did you get the Tech Bulletin note from Emerald with your ECU.

Emerald can supply the correct cable or it can be obtained from here >> http://www.easysync.co.uk/index.html?la ... t=d12.html

Let us know what Carl has to say

pupp · Post by **pupp** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:00 pm

r2d2hp wrote:Did you get the Tech Bulletin note from Emerald with your ECU.

Emerald can supply the correct cable or it can be obtained from here >> http://www.easysync.co.uk/index.html?la ... t=d12.html

Let us know what Carl has to say

No, there was something with some dire warnings about only using the supplied comms lead due to their bespoke wiring standard... will post up any info I suss. Thanks for the link, is that the exact same item that Emerald supply?

r2d2hp · Post by **r2d2hp** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:06 pm

Not sure if its the same as supplied by Emerald but the link is taken from there tech note as a company that can supply an adapter using the latest FTDI chip

pupp · Post by **pupp** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:36 pm

Just to update, Karl advised almost certain to be compatability issue with USB interconnect...has kindly offered to provide an FTDI lead so fingers crossed that sorts it