Software updates through SDD
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The mongoose cable works fine with the SDD software. I haven't encounter any problems as of yet. Reading fault codes and clearing them is not a problem. I have a TDV8 RRS and have had DRL fitted. I want to use the SDD software to enable them when I start the car. I understand that a power supply is required to run updates as it uses a lot of battery power. I was wondering if the power supply be adequate for the job on the link below. It gives continuous charge 25-38 amps.
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/p...C=Mob2MainSite
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/p...C=Mob2MainSite
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Please keep in mind there is a difference between a "battery charger" and a "power supply". We keep one of each in the shop, because each has its own purpose. Battery chargers do just that, charge batteries, by pumping lots of voltage into the battery in a short time. Its usually "dirty" voltage which means lots of both DC voltage and AC voltage. Its more about quantity and not quality.
AC voltage can cause modules to not respond properly, which means during a programming session, data can become corrupt and interfere with the programming process and actually damage a module. A "power supply" is very "clean" voltage (little to no AC voltage). It isn't meant to charge a battery, but keep all the modules and accessories powered up for the sake of diagnostics and programming. Our power supply maxes out at 90A, but maintains a steady 13.0-13.5 volts.
AC voltage can cause modules to not respond properly, which means during a programming session, data can become corrupt and interfere with the programming process and actually damage a module. A "power supply" is very "clean" voltage (little to no AC voltage). It isn't meant to charge a battery, but keep all the modules and accessories powered up for the sake of diagnostics and programming. Our power supply maxes out at 90A, but maintains a steady 13.0-13.5 volts.
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bbyer (06-07-2015)
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AC is easier and cheaper to produce. Alternators are less complicated than generators. Alternators generate AC and use diodes to only allow the current to flow one direction, making it into DC. Maybe battery chargers and other power supplies do this too?
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