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Using an Automotive Oscilloscope for Industrial Applications An Automotive Oscilloscope for Industrial Applications? Dedicated controllers, computers, PLCs, VSDs have all helped increase the complexity of industrial systems. Generally, they are located in harsh environments. Automotive systems are also becoming increasingly complex and their environment is certainly harsh. Pico Technology have developed a range of automotive oscilloscopes that are rugged and … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Introduction to Prop-shaft Balancing Please Note: The actual force exerted increases as the distance from the centre of the shaft to the centre of the mass (radius) increases. The actual force is measured in the PicoDiagnostic software as mass times by radius. As the radius, when balancing a drive shaft, is constant, we have ignored the radius and just used … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
NVH Essentials Advanced Kit Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH) Kits Customer complaints about noises and vibrations are subjective and present a huge challenge. Pico’s range of Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Kits provide the answer in that they offer an objective diagnostic record and analysis of vibrations and noises. Please click here for our VAS NVH Kit. Cabin vibrations at … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Deep Insight into Automotive Faults PicoScope is not just another OBD interface, nor does it replace your existing diagnostic equipment – it augments it and provides you with deeper and clearer insight. PicoScope For those unfamiliar with PicoScope, it is a top-of-the-line oscilloscope diagnostic system that will help you track down difficult automotive faults. It has state-of-the-art specifications, for example, … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
The Pressure Transducer A PicoScope can be much more than an electrical diagnostic tool. Add the high speed WPS500X Pressure Transducer that measures pressures up to 34bar (500psi) and reacts in one ten-thousandth of a second. It can also be used to measure vacuum and is compatible with air, coolant, petrol, diesel and lubricant oil. With the unparalleled speed, resolution … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Vehicle Battery, Starter Motor, Alternator and Regulator Test Garage Lube imports and distributes PicoScope Automotive Diagnostic Equipment. One of the many tests that PicoScope can do, just by starting the vehicle, is a comprehensive Vehicle Battery, Starter and Alternator analysis. Two inexpensive kits, the 2-Channel and 4-Channel Diagnostic Kits which include an oscilloscope, test leads, probes and a 2000A current … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
PicoScope Kits and Essentials PicoScope Kits are a convenient way to buy a set of related items at a better price. You can also buy items separately. The 4425 4-Channel Standard Kit One of the best-selling PicoScope Kits is the 4-channel Standard Kit. It contains a 4425 scope, test leads, two fuse breakouts, clips and ignition testing components, which make … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Key Specifications – Which Oscilloscope is Best? Update: Added comparison to a professional OBD tool scope facility – Scope C An oscilloscope is an essential workshop tool. There are many scopes on the market, so how do you choose the best for your application? The answer is found in the scope’s specifications – that boring list of figures lurking at … [CLICK TO READ MORE]