PowerLogger issues with Windows 7

[ikle]

I have the PowerLogger installed per instructions.Step 1,Installed new chip in ScanMaster.Step 2 Trying to update the PowerLogger but it tells me "Can't open input file PL020.s19.What am I doing wrong.When I installed the software I inserted the CD,clicked and dragged PowerLogger folder to "My Documents",opened up PowerLogger folder and the instructions said to "right click on the PLC.exe file, but I don't see any such file.I also installed the Windows 7 update from the Full Throttle site and clicked and dragged it to the divers section in the PowerLogger file,it then renamed the updated driver too ftd2xx(2).h.When I check the status of the PowerLogger my pc says its running properly,it says the port# is 0003,but its tells me that the "Driver date" is 10/22/2009 so I don't know if I updated the drivers properly.So now I am really confused.Thanks,ikle.

 

[TurboBob]

don't worry about updating the PLC itself, its most likely got the current revision in it.

the PLC.exe program may appear as PLC if windows is not showing the file extensions. You can change folder properties so that the file extensions are not hidden. This may clear up some confusion.

If PLC appears in the ports section of the Device Manager, then the drivers are most likely ok.

Does PLC connect? (click the connect button , or hit F8) It can take a second or 2 to connect.

Bob

 

[ikle]

TurboBob,thanks for the help.I did get the PLC to connect when I manually selected the F8 button on the PLC screen,is this normal.The PowerLogger I installed is 2 years old so I don't know if I have the current revision,how do I know if I do.Thanks for you patience,ikle.

 

[kaj]

from what i read of the website, it only works with windows up to XP. no mention of vista nor 7.

 

[TurboBuRick]

from what i read of the website, it only works with windows up to XP. no mention of vista nor 7.

PowerLogger Software and user manuals !! UPDATED for Win7 - Full Throttle Speed Tech Support

 

[kaj]

PowerLogger Software and user manuals !! UPDATED for Win7 - Full Throttle Speed Tech Support

nice.

 

[johnnyttype]

i think im having the same issue with Win7 right now but full throttles website and tech forum will not come up for me is there anywhere else i can get the drivers for Win7?! I would love for my powerlogger to FINALLY work... especially once i figure out whats wrong with my new wideband!

Thanks
john

 

[TurboBuRick]

IMO The controller for the LC-1 wide band should be inside the car not under the hood. It's susceptible to heat from the down pipe. It also does not like to be around ignition components. The best bet is to get it inside.

I always put the sensor right before or after the last bend in the down pipe. Depending on where I come through with the cable.

I'll attach the driver here for you.

 

[johnnyttype]

IMO The controller for the LC-1 wide band should be inside the car not under the hood. It's susceptible to heat from the down pipe. It also does not like to be around ignition components. The best bet is to get it inside.

I always put the sensor right before or after the last bend in the down pipe. Depending on where I come through with the cable.

I'll attach the driver here for you.

That was fast, thanks Rick! I looked for a way to route the LC-1 inside the car but i couldnt find a hole suitable for my needs! Im trying a new 1.20version software i got from innovates website that addresses code 8's so it may help!

That being said i must be retarded because i load the powerlogger off the CD, did all the steps the instructions say but i never got a request for drivers?! and then i try to go in manually and tell it the driver you gave me is the one and it says it wont work?!

 

[johnnyttype]

Nevermind Rick... i am retarded and all works great now

Thank you,
John

 

[TurboBuRick]

Your welcome John. :biggrin:

 

[TurboDave]

Nevermind Rick... i am retarded and all works great now

Thank you,
John

John, what did you do to resolve it?

 

[johnnyttype]

John, what did you do to resolve it?

Well i'll be testing the new firmware version on my LC-1 today to see if it fixes the error 8, but as far as the drivers go... i was reading the instructions and it said to click on the appropriate drivers for my system instead of just clicking on the "Drivers" folder in general!! Once i installed the Win7 driver it recognized the Powerlogger but then it said it didnt recognize my serial port so i had to update my USB's driver as well All is well now

 

[Chuck Leeper]

And just think.. WIN8 is coming down the pike!!
Bob, have you seen anything about it, yet??
I'm considering a new lt, and may wait til 8 hits and ??

 

[TurboBob]

I try not to update to a new OS until its been on the street a while.

I'm too busy to spend time finding Micro$oft's bugs for them...

Bob