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Is it okay to power PicoScope 5000 series 24/7
Is it okay to power PicoScope 5000 series 24/7
Hi,
I have a 5442. It requires a USB connection and also an external power supply if I want to use four channels.
The thing is if I connect a USB cable to a PC, the picoscope automatically powers on. I do not want to plug off and on whenever I use the device.
Is it okay to plug a USB cable in 24/7?
I have a 5442. It requires a USB connection and also an external power supply if I want to use four channels.
The thing is if I connect a USB cable to a PC, the picoscope automatically powers on. I do not want to plug off and on whenever I use the device.
Is it okay to plug a USB cable in 24/7?
Re: Is it okay to power PicoScope 5000 series 24/7
Hi lsm0828,
Having the PicoScope connected for a long time would not be a problem for the PicoScope (it has been designed to be able to stream data to the computer for extended periods of time) however, it may be a problem for the PC interaction with PicoScope 6 software, as there can be anomalies that result in undefined behaviour (e.g. when the PC goes to sleep) which may well then require you to unplug and then reconnect the PicoScope anyway.
Regards,
Gerry
Having the PicoScope connected for a long time would not be a problem for the PicoScope (it has been designed to be able to stream data to the computer for extended periods of time) however, it may be a problem for the PC interaction with PicoScope 6 software, as there can be anomalies that result in undefined behaviour (e.g. when the PC goes to sleep) which may well then require you to unplug and then reconnect the PicoScope anyway.
Regards,
Gerry
Gerry
Technical Specialist
Technical Specialist