dl1 destroy flash card.......

[jpmagne]

Can DL1 destroy flash card ?

After using 2 flash cards with dl1 i can not read or write on them, cards are comming from you, they have work before......
i can't fomat them.....

Where is the problem ?

thanks for an answer,

jpm

[Support]

It's possible, but it's not something we've seen. We've had more problems in the office with USB card readers killing cards.

If you think there is a problem, please email details of:

- DL1 serial number and approximate age/type
- Memory card details
- CF reader type
- details of what happened

To andrew@race.... and I'll check with an engineer.

Thanks,

Andy

[scausa]

I had same problem with my DL1. I loss a precious track day of logging information because I was out of home and I have not other flash card...

[Support]

Just to close this thread, I think the cause here is that a signal from the coil was connected to the low level RPM input of the DL1. The coil input must be connected to the high level input only.

The problem is that the coil has >400v spikes on it, so connecting this to the low level RPM input generates a HUGE amount of electrical noise inside the DL1. This can cause problems included damaged cards, and in some cases distroyed DL1s.

Ta,

Support