Pico Technology

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

1.  New Product Preview:
ADC-20 and ADC-24 High-Resolution Data Loggers

We are excited to announce the imminent arrival of two new high-performance products, the ADC-20 and ADC-24 High-Resolution Data Loggers: the ultimate in precise and accurate measurement. These will be officially launched by our distributor Meilhaus on the 15th of November at the Productronica show in Munich (Stand A1.175).

With up to 8 differential or 16 single-ended inputs, 0.1% accuracy and an excellent noise-free resolution, these data loggers will be ideal for multichannel recording of scientific experiments and environmental sensors. Their selection of voltage ranges makes them flexible enough for a wide range of signal types. The specially designed terminal board (optional) makes it easy to connect wires to the unit without soldering, and allows you to adapt the units' voltage inputs to record temperature, current, pH and many other variables.

The ADC-24 features:

• 24-bit resolution
• 7 bipolar voltage ranges from 39 mV to 2.5 V
• 0.1% accuracy (on 6 out of 7 ranges)
• Up to 8 true differential inputs
• Up to 16 single-ended inputs with common ground
• Analog inputs galvanically isolated against ground currents
• Fastest conversion time only 60 ms
• 4 digital I/O channels
• USB interface (compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0)
• Compact, robust unit with simple plug-and-play interface
• No external power supply required
• Powerful PicoLog data logging software included

The ADC-20 is similar to the ADC-24 but has 20-bit resolution, 4 differential inputs (or up to 8 single-ended), 2 voltage ranges and no digital I/O channels.

For more details after the launch date, including prices and online ordering, please visit our website.

2.  AAPEX Motor Show, Las Vegas, USA

AAPEX - Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
1st to 4th November 2005

Visit us at AAPEX, the world's largest business-to-business event for the $250 billion automotive aftermarket industry. Pico will be exhibiting at Booth 33019, where our automotive specialists will be present to answer your technical questions. Visit us to see our latest automotive products, including our two-channel, four-channel and commercial-vehicle Automotive Oscilloscope Kits, and accessories such as the versatile FirstLook engine sensor.

3.  China Didac/Worlddidac Trade Show, Shanghai, China

Everbright Convention and Exhibition Center, Shanghai, China
2nd to 4th November 2005

China Didac/Worlddidac is the International Exhibition for Educational Technology, Laboratory Equipment and Training, the most influential professional exhibition in China's educational equipment industry. Pico will be represented by K & H Manufacturing (Beijing). Visit our stand and see our latest products, including the PicoScope 2000 and 3000 series PC oscilloscopes and the USB TC-08 eight-channel thermocouple data logger.

4.  MechanEx Motor Trade Show, Sandown Park, UK

Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey, UK
22nd and 23rd November 2005

MechanEx is a hands-on event featuring the very best in tools, diagnostics and the latest products from most major manufacturers. Designed for independent motor trade professionals, MechanEx 2005 is organised by Professional Motor Mechanic magazine. Pico will be exhibiting on stand 9A, where our automotive specialists will be present to answer your technical questions. Visit us to see our latest automotive products, including our two-channel, four-channel and commercial-vehicle Automotive Oscilloscope Kits, and accessories such as the versatile FirstLook engine sensor.

5.  New Automotive Tutorial: Miscellaneous Sensors and Actuators

We have added a new tutorial to the library of automotive topics on our website. Continuing our series on the sensors and actuators that form the engine control system of a modern vehicle, this tutorial covers cranking current, alternator ripple, diesel glow plugs, ABS sensors and road speed sensors. Using example waveforms recorded with the PicoScope software, the article explains how to diagnose problems with these components.

You can read all of our automotive tutorials , free of charge and without registration, on our website.

6.  Employment Opportunities

Due to our continuing growth, we have vacancies for the following positions:

• Principal Digital Hardware Engineer
• Principal Analog Hardware Engineer
• Principal Applications Software Engineer

We look forward to hearing from you if you want to be part of a growing company at the leading edge of test equipment design.

View full details of all our current employment vacancies

7.  Forthcoming 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 R5.13.3
• PicoLog R5.12.7
• EnviroMon R5.12.2
• PicoScope Automotive R5.13.3

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.)

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