Scope module for CF-29?

I seen that there were some modules for the 29 for telecommunications work but I wondered if there were any modules to use my cf29 as an oscilloscope. I think it would be very helpful for the automotive diagnostic work I do.

 

I would be interested in the telco modules

 

I've never seen or heard of an Oscilloscope Module for the ToughBook line; however, there are a number of USB DSOs out there from many manufacturers. Entry level models from Parallax start at $99; their 40KHZ bandwidth is barely enough to diag most analog sensors and ignition signal and the OBDII bus at the header. For internal digital bus and some sensors, you WILL need more bandwidth; Pico, Velleman and of Course Agilent & HP make more expensive models going up to the thousands of dollars; but ANY kit DESIGNED for automotive use is going to be $1000+.

I've been looking at the DSO Nano on Amazon for $89; it has a 1 mhz B/W, so should be more than adequate for anything I'd be doing away from my bench and my Tek 2465.

Amazon.com: DSO Nano oscilloscope V2: Electronics

See the manual here:

http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/datasheet/DSO Nano v2 Manual.pdf

mnem
Zoot-Zoot Zooty!

 

Thanks mnem, I found this right after I posted.


DPScope - A Low-Cost PC-Based Oscilloscope

Now, is the MP a usb, serial, or something else? I would love to make a module that fits rights in the MP.

 

Yeah, that's a USB model with a 1mhz B/W. Should be just about enough for basic automotive diag work; won't let you do much internal diagnostics (Inside the computers), but should be good for most sensors and ignition trace as well as the OBDII header and external body computer buses.


Make sure you get the 1:10 probes along with; you'll need them for ignition trace and injector diag.

What you'll need to do is build your own USB header inside the MP slot; something simple using a USB header for a PC expansion card slot should work. Then connect that to a port inside using the internal USB hack.

mnem
silly-scoped.

 

Gut, a floppy drive caddy and mod the front for the inputs,that scope module looks small enough

Or do the same with a Toughbook telco caddy

 

The Tempo VIP ( Virtual Instrument Package) Sidekick tester unit only works in the retired SBC Mk3 CF-29HTM50BM Toughbooks, as they are the only ones factory outfitted with the Media Bay tester interface.

That being said:

Tempo VIP Sidekick 1136-5000.

 

I think that the Tempo VIP's are using a serial interface.

 

But what software is available/needed to use them ?

 

Most of these USB scopes ship with basic dashboard software that emulates a regular DSO. Many of these software packages use the same protocols, so you can often use software from one on another device.

The VIP/TEMPO uses custom software designed by the Telco; there are several versions.

mnem
Bleep!

 

Anyone had luck converting a Tempo VIP Sidekick 1136-5000 to a standalone instrument, ideally with a USB interface? I notice it is very easy to open up the 1136-5000 by removing 4 small Phillips head screws. A thin cable connects from the custom serial port designed to interface with the Toughbook. I have seen web references to a standalone Tempo VIP Sidekick

 

Here's your "stand-alone" Tempo Sidekick.

The "VIP" stands for "Virtual Instrument Package."