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Emerald K3 on a Rv8.... software
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:44 pm
by pupp
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'
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:01 pm
by ian.stewart
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,
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:18 pm
by r2d2hp
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
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:37 pm
by pupp
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
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:53 pm
by r2d2hp
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
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:00 pm
by pupp
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?
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:06 pm
by r2d2hp
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
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:36 pm
by pupp
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