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Pico automotive oscilloscopes are included in our Automotive Diagnostics Kits.
These simple to use kits contain everything you need to turn your PC into a powerful automotive diagnostic tool.
Do you want an automotive oscilloscope with industry-leading performance that is affordable and easy-to-use?
Pico automotive oscilloscopes combine the performance and features you would expect from the market leader in PC oscilloscope technology, all in an easy-to-use and affordable package.
Unlike most digital storage oscilloscopes, which typically have 8 bit vertical resolution and poor DC accuracy, Pico automotive oscilloscopes are accurate to 1% and have 12 bit resolution. This gives a vertical resolution of 4000 ‘dots’ compared to the usual 100 or 200 of most other automotive scopes.
As well as the high vertical resolution, Pico automotive oscilloscopes also feature large memory buffers — making it possible for you to capture large, complex signals and then expand areas of interest to show the fine detail of the signal.
- High resolution and precision
- Large sample memory allows waveform detail to be expanded
- Unlimited storage of waveforms and settings
- Advanced trigger modes capture intermittent faults
- Free software updates and technical support
PicoScope Automotive Oscilloscopes
PicoScope automotive oscilloscopes are specifically designed for use only in automotive applications. With features such as high resolution and accuracy, a large memory buffer, and a high-speed USB connection, PicoScope automotive oscilloscopes offer unrivalled performance, and are suitable for use in the most demanding automotive applications.
Two different PicoScope automotive oscilloscopes are available: the PicoScope 3223 2-channel oscilloscope, and the PicoScope 3423 4-channel oscilloscope.
For users without a USB compatible PC, the ADC-212 lab scope can be connected to a parallel port, and is suitable for basic automotive fault diagnosis.
- 2 or 4 channels
- No power supply required
- USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible) connection for fast screen updates
- 512,000 sample memory
- 50 V maximum input
- Protected against overloads and short circuits
- Includes PicoScope Automotive software
The PicoScope 3223 is a dual-channel oscilloscope and is capable of capturing waveforms from up to 2 sensors at once. To make it easier to diagnose faults on complicated systems, the 4-channel PicoScope 3423 can capture waveforms from up to 4 sensors at once. For example, with a PicoScope 3423 you are able to capture the injector voltage signals from all 4 injectors from Bank 1 of a V8 cylinder engine.
Easily capture large and complex waveforms
The 512,000 sample buffer of the PicoScope automotive oscilloscope range allows complex waveforms to be captured in great detail — even if they last for long periods of time; whilst the high, 12 bit, resolution makes it possible to expand the captured waveform to allow you to examine every last detail of the waveform.
Fast and easy to use
Just plug your PicoScope into the USB port on any standard Windows based PC, load the supplied PicoScope Automotive software, and then simply select the component/system to be tested from a drop down menu. The software will automatically configure the scope for you as well as give you advice on what the waveform should look like, and general technical information on the item being tested.
Looking at unknown signals is also quick and easy thanks to PicoScope's autosetup function: simply click the autosetup button and PicoScope will automatically set up the timebase, channels and trigger configuration to display any signals that it finds on the oscilloscope's inputs.
In the workshop or on the road — the choice is yours
The PicoScope is powered directly from the USB port of your computer — eliminating the need for power leads or battery packs, and making the PicoScope suitable for use both for workshop-based and mobile automotive diagnostics.
Your complete automotive diagnostic solution
PicoScope automotive oscilloscopes are available separately or as part of a Pico Automotive Diagnostics Kit.
Designed by automotive enthusiasts, Pico's award-winning automotive kits contain all you need to test and measure virtually all of the electrical and electronic components and circuits in any modern vehicle — all in an easy-to-carry case that protects your kit and ensures you never have to search for that elusive test lead, clip or probe.
Find out how purchasing an Automotive Oscilloscope Kit can save you time and money
Specifications
| PicoScope 3223 | PicoScope 3423 | |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 12 bits | |
| Channels | 2 x BNC | 4 x BNC |
| Voltage ranges | ±20 mV to 50 V in 11 ranges | |
| Overload protection | ±100 V | |
| Inputs | 1 MΩ resistance 20 pF capacitance | |
| Sampling rate | 20 MS/s (1 channel) 10 MS/s (2 channels) | 20 MS/s (1 channel) 10 MS/s (2 channels) 5 MS/s (3 or 4 channels) |
| Accuracy | ±1% | |
| Analog bandwidth | 10 MHz | |
| Buffer size | 512 k samples | |
| Dimensions | 140 x 190 x 45 mm (5.51 x 7.48 x 1.77 in) | |
| PC Connection | USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible) — cable supplied | |
| Power supply | From USB port (500 mA @ 4.5V) | |
| Environmental | +20 °C to +30 °C for quoted accuracy, 0 °C to +70 °C overall. 20 to 90% RH | |
| Supplied software | PicoScope Automotive for Windows XP (SP2) and Vista | |
| PC requirements | Processor: Pentium class processor or equivalent Memory: 32 MB minimum Disk space: 10 MB minimum Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista Ports: USB 1.1 compliant port minimum. USB 2.0 compliant port recommended. Must be connected direct to the port or a powered USB hub | |
| Price * US Dollar and Euro prices are approximate. | £399.00 $798.00* €518.70* | £699.00 $1398.00* €908.70* |
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