more issues in tunerpro RT with data log
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more issues in tunerpro RT with data log
hello again...
im using tunerpro RT and attempting to data log, but.. when i push the button to connect the aldl, i get an error that says "serial port error" could not initialize port...
im using the USB ALDL cable from moats, is this what is causing the issue? do i need to set up TP to see the usb? and how?
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im using tunerpro RT and attempting to data log, but.. when i push the button to connect the aldl, i get an error that says "serial port error" could not initialize port...
im using the USB ALDL cable from moats, is this what is causing the issue? do i need to set up TP to see the usb? and how?
thanks
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Re: more issues in tunerpro RT with data log
Have you set up the proper port in TP RT?
Tools>Prefernces>ALDL/Emulation
Click on Test for valid ALDL cable using settings.
If you get a not found or functional error, try another port until you do.
You can also go
Control Panel>System>Hardware>Device Manager
To see what ports and thier corresponding numbers are to change settings in TPRT.
I believe you also have to install the FTDI drivers for the cable. I already had these drivers installed on my computer for my Ostrich before getting my Moates ALDL cable, so I can't verify if this step is needed for the ALDL cable.
Tools>Prefernces>ALDL/Emulation
Click on Test for valid ALDL cable using settings.
If you get a not found or functional error, try another port until you do.
You can also go
Control Panel>System>Hardware>Device Manager
To see what ports and thier corresponding numbers are to change settings in TPRT.
I believe you also have to install the FTDI drivers for the cable. I already had these drivers installed on my computer for my Ostrich before getting my Moates ALDL cable, so I can't verify if this step is needed for the ALDL cable.
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Re: more issues in tunerpro RT with data log
And make sure no other applications have your interface's serial port locked up (e.g. trying more than one logging application at the same time won't work).
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Re: more issues in tunerpro RT with data log
well, following those steps, i found the cable, but now i just get a message that states failure to connect... any ideas
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Re: more issues in tunerpro RT with data log
And you're using the proper definition? If using it with your '88, is the 10K resistor in place? It needs to be.
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Re: more issues in tunerpro RT with data log
yup its in the 88, i have it switched to 10, not on open.. i did the set up as told, but one thing that may be wrog is the select log file for rec/play what is supposed to be selected there? if it helps, i can emulate fine.
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Re: more issues in tunerpro RT with data log
What version of TP RT are you using?
Help>About Listed in the upper right corner as Build 4.14.0xxx.xx
Help>About Listed in the upper right corner as Build 4.14.0xxx.xx
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Re: more issues in tunerpro RT with data log
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Re: more issues in tunerpro RT with data log
I just got a new (to me) laptop, so I have re-installed all the programs I need for tuning as well as a few others.
Anyway, I thought it would be nice to have th enewets version of Tuner Pro RT (v 4.14.0365), so I downloaded it and installed it.
I decided I would verify my cables, to make sure my Serial port works on this laptop, I have bought another one recently that the serial port didn't function.
I plugged in my home made max232 based ALDL cable, went to tools>prefernces>ALDL/Emulation and clicked on the test for valid cable. no go. So I tried com2, no go. Hmm.
I then tried my USB ALDL cable, a Moates.com ALDL Extreme, tried a couple com ports, then decided to check my device manager, to expedite the task, and saw com 6. So I tried that in TP RT, and nothing, even tried a couple other ports, still nothing.
I figured I would try the version that came on my Moates disc, 4.14.0030.00, BAM! Sees both cables (tried them at different times, unplugged one before plugging in the other).
So I figured I would use the check for updates function of TP RT, thinking that maybe going through the program would change something. Lost connection to the ALDL cables, both of them. Removed the new version again, which for some reason did not show in my start menu, so I removed it via add/remove programs in my Control Panel, and re-installed the older version, and again I am back to seeing both cables.
Is there anything that I may have missed? I wouldn't think that there would need to be any extra seetings to change for the new release, that and I don't see any settings that may need to be set, that don't need to be in the older version.
Does anybody have any copies of the releases between the two I have? .0030 and .0365. I wouldn't mind trying a newer version to try and find where this possible bug started.
Anyway, I thought it would be nice to have th enewets version of Tuner Pro RT (v 4.14.0365), so I downloaded it and installed it.
I decided I would verify my cables, to make sure my Serial port works on this laptop, I have bought another one recently that the serial port didn't function.
I plugged in my home made max232 based ALDL cable, went to tools>prefernces>ALDL/Emulation and clicked on the test for valid cable. no go. So I tried com2, no go. Hmm.
I then tried my USB ALDL cable, a Moates.com ALDL Extreme, tried a couple com ports, then decided to check my device manager, to expedite the task, and saw com 6. So I tried that in TP RT, and nothing, even tried a couple other ports, still nothing.
I figured I would try the version that came on my Moates disc, 4.14.0030.00, BAM! Sees both cables (tried them at different times, unplugged one before plugging in the other).
So I figured I would use the check for updates function of TP RT, thinking that maybe going through the program would change something. Lost connection to the ALDL cables, both of them. Removed the new version again, which for some reason did not show in my start menu, so I removed it via add/remove programs in my Control Panel, and re-installed the older version, and again I am back to seeing both cables.
Is there anything that I may have missed? I wouldn't think that there would need to be any extra seetings to change for the new release, that and I don't see any settings that may need to be set, that don't need to be in the older version.
Does anybody have any copies of the releases between the two I have? .0030 and .0365. I wouldn't mind trying a newer version to try and find where this possible bug started.
EDIT: I've just fixed the ALDL cable test. Re-download TunerPro from the site in about 5 minutes and you'll get the fix. NOTE: this does not solve the problem Steve is seeing (1227165 monitoring/logging works fine for me).
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Re: more issues in tunerpro RT with data log
Yeah, see = validate both cables as found and functional.
I was sent the next release after 0030 (0323), at least that's what I am told, so I am going to install it and see where I get.
It may be unrelated or it may be related, as datalogging or ALDL connection seems to be an issue for a lot of people.
I was sent the next release after 0030 (0323), at least that's what I am told, so I am going to install it and see where I get.
It may be unrelated or it may be related, as datalogging or ALDL connection seems to be an issue for a lot of people.
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Re: more issues in tunerpro RT with data log
Yeah, see = validate both cables as found and functional.
I was sent the next release after 0030 (0323), at least that's what I am told, so I am going to install it and see where I get.
It may be unrelated or it may be related, as datalogging or ALDL connection seems to be an issue for a lot of people.
I was sent the next release after 0030 (0323), at least that's what I am told, so I am going to install it and see where I get.
It may be unrelated or it may be related, as datalogging or ALDL connection seems to be an issue for a lot of people.
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Re: more issues in tunerpro RT with data log
Hey Guys Im new to this forum, but it's got some great info.
Im having a similar problem. I can start TunerPro RT, and check for the serial cable, and it finds it. Then I try to connect to the car and it won't. After I try to connect I can go back into preferences and check for it again and it wont find it.
I have no clue where to go from here Ive tried everything I know.
Im having a similar problem. I can start TunerPro RT, and check for the serial cable, and it finds it. Then I try to connect to the car and it won't. After I try to connect I can go back into preferences and check for it again and it wont find it.
I have no clue where to go from here Ive tried everything I know.
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Re: more issues in tunerpro RT with data log
Hey Guys Im new to this forum, but it's got some great info.
Im having a similar problem. I can start TunerPro RT, and check for the serial cable, and it finds it. Then I try to connect to the car and it won't. After I try to connect I can go back into preferences and check for it again and it wont find it.
I have no clue where to go from here Ive tried everything I know.
Im having a similar problem. I can start TunerPro RT, and check for the serial cable, and it finds it. Then I try to connect to the car and it won't. After I try to connect I can go back into preferences and check for it again and it wont find it.
I have no clue where to go from here Ive tried everything I know.
My problem also started AFTER I had already connected and datalogged a few times over a few weeks, then just randomly stopped connecting.
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Re: more issues in tunerpro RT with data log
Hey Guys Im new to this forum, but it's got some great info.
Im having a similar problem. I can start TunerPro RT, and check for the serial cable, and it finds it. Then I try to connect to the car and it won't. After I try to connect I can go back into preferences and check for it again and it wont find it.
I have no clue where to go from here Ive tried everything I know.
Im having a similar problem. I can start TunerPro RT, and check for the serial cable, and it finds it. Then I try to connect to the car and it won't. After I try to connect I can go back into preferences and check for it again and it wont find it.
I have no clue where to go from here Ive tried everything I know.
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