Pico Technology

Here is your monthly Test and Measurement update from Pico Technology.

1.  New Product — Automotive Diagnostics CD-ROM

We are pleased to announce the release of the “Diagnostic Assistance” CD-ROM from Auto-Solve. This CD contains 140 pages of information and over 240 technical illustrations providing help on a wide range of topics and vehicle problems. As this CD contains generic information, it is suitable for anyone involved or interested in automotive diagnostics.

2.  New Software — PicoScope R5.10.6 Beta

PicoScope R5.10.6 (beta version) was uploaded onto our website on the 28th May. This release contains no new features over release R5.10.5 but improves the way complex signals with fast edges are displayed in the oscilloscope. A minor bug relating to composite views that could cause the program to crash has also been fixed.

3.  New Product — 4mm Shrouded Adaptor

A few customers have reported problems connecting our shrouded 4mm test leads to older style unshrouded sockets. Several of our automotive customers have reported this problem when connecting to break out boxes. For these customers we have added 4mm shrouded to unshrouded adaptors to our product range.

4.  Training Courses

We are pleased to announce an expansion in the number and type of training courses we offer. We now offer two general purpose and three automotive specific training courses.

Basic oscilloscope training (1/2 day)

This is a half day course. It assumes no knowledge of oscilloscopes, and has the overall objective that each delegate will understand basic operation and functionality of the instrument. On completion, each delegate should be able to make basic timing and amplitude measurements. Although based around the use of Pico PC oscilloscopes this course is suitable for all oscilloscope users.

Advanced oscilloscope training (1/2 day)

This course is designed for existing owners of our oscilloscopes (or prospective purchasers who want an in depth knowledge of the functionality). It explains how to get the best out of the product by using some of the more advanced features of the oscilloscope and spectrum analyser. The course will cover the different display modes, advanced settings, trigger modes, custom ranges and user defined test menus.

Pico Automotive Diagnostic Kit Training (1 day)

This course is designed to help customers get the best out of the Automotive Diagnostics Kit and PicoScope software. It briefly covers the use of the drop down menu of tests and waveforms, then goes on to explain some of the more advanced features of the software like trigger controls, manually selecting timebases and voltage ranges, custom ranges, creating your own library of waveforms. The course will also give hints and tips for getting the best results from the ignition pickups, current clamps and break out leads. Delegates attending this course should have a basic knowledge of oscilloscopes and vehicle electrical/electronic systems.

Basic Engine Management Diagnostics using PicoScope (1 day)

The course will include the basic working principles of Engine Management systems, testing components and system diagnostics using oscilloscopes. The course will be split between theory and practical demonstrations in a workshop using the Pico Automotive Diagnostic Kit.

Advanced Engine Management Diagnostics using PicoScope (1 day)

This course is an in-depth study of electronic engine controls including fuel and emission management. The focus will be to use PicoScope to evaluate engine systems and their components including sensors and actuators such as injectors, lambda sensors and ignition components. The course will be split between theory and practical demonstrations in a workshop using the Pico Automotive Diagnostic Kit.

Delegates for all the above courses will receive training notes and a certificate of attendance. Full details of course content, venues, dates and costs can be found in the training courses section of our website.

5.  MechanEx Exhibition

Pico will be exhibiting at the MechanEx show at the G-Mex centre (Manchester, UK) on the 15th and 16th June. If you pre register you not only get free entry, but also get a free bacon roll on arrival.

Register online at http://www.mechanex2004.co.uk or send your name and address by email to enquiry@picotech.com. Please write “MechanEx Ticket” as the subject of the email.

6.  Employment Opportunities

We currently have a vacancy for a Distribution Sales Manager.

Full information can be found in the employment opportunities section

7.  Exhibitions and Training Dates

Full details of upcoming exhibitions and training dates can be found on the exhibitions page.

8.  Latest Software Releases

As soon as we release new software, it is made available for FREE download from our website. To check which version you are using, start the software (PicoScope, PicoLog or EnviroMon) and select HELP | ABOUT.

The current releases are:

• PicoScope R5.09-4 (release) R5.10.6 (beta)
• PicoLog R5.09-6 (release) R5.10.3 (beta)
• EnviroMon R5.09-6 (release) R5.10.3 (beta)
• Drivers R5.09-6 (release) R5.10.1 (beta)

To download the latest software please visit the software downloads page

(Note : the above web page also contains a link to our 'what's new' page which describes recent changes and additions to the software).

9.  Back Issues of this Newsletter

Back issues of this newsletter are available online at http://www.picotech.com/maillist.html

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