LMH Engineering Services Ltd

Automotive Specialist Services & Automotive Diagnostic Equipment

NEW Generation Automotive Oscilloscopes

 
Pico Technology's Automotive Scopes

When you buy the World Famous PicoScope Automotive Oscilloscope you get industry-leading performance that is both affordable and easy to use. With the introduction of the PicoScope 4225 and 4425, all aspects of performance have been improved – but the price remains the same!
 

Unlike most digital storage oscilloscopes, which typically have 8-bit vertical resolution and poor DC accuracy, The 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, automatically trigger on any event and then expand areas of interest to show the fine detail of the signals.

  • 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

The 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.

You can purchase a PicoScope automotive oscilloscope on its own, or as part of an Automotive Diagnostic Kit

 
 
The NEW PicoScope 4425 and 4225 Diagnostic Scopes

PicoScope 4000 series oscilloscopes are designed to save you time and money by making it easier and quicker to diagnose faults on today’s modern vehicles.

  • 2 or 4 channels
  • Up to 400 MS/s real–time sample rate
  • Up to 20 MHz bandwidth
  • 250,000,000 sample memory
  • ±200 V maximum input
  • Independent floating inputs
  • ConnectDetect™ for reliable probing (Developed by Pico Technology)
  • No power supply required
  • USB 2.0 to 3.0 connection for fast screen updates
  • Protected against overloads and short circuits
  • CAN bus and FlexRay compatible
  • Use with any vehicle
  • Easy to use
  • Includes PicoScope Automotive software
  • Free software updates
  • 24 month warranty
  • Free technical support
  • Free Training Available from LMH Engineering Services with Selected Kits

Faster Sampling

The latest PicoScopes can capture signals faster than ever; with sampling rates of up to 400 million samples per second, there is nothing that can escape the scrutiny of PicoScope. It can capture CAN and FlexRay signals, and has the speed to handle future needs as vehicle technology changes.

More Memory

As well as capturing faster signals, the PicoScope 4000 series also outperforms other scopes thanks to the 250 million samples of ‘always on’ memory. PicoScope ensures that you can effortlessly capture every detail of the signal. Never again will you miss those hard–to–find intermittent faults.

Higher Input Range

The high ±200 V input range of the PicoScope 4000 series eliminates the need for external attenuators for most vehicle tests.

Independent Floating Inputs

A major innovation on the 4425 are the independent floating inputs; think of it as 4 separate 1-channel oscilloscopes in a box all sharing the same timebase and control. This means that all inputs can be used in differential mode (e.g. CAN_H and CAN_L signals), or across non-grounded components such as 12V injectors or for voltage drop testing using a single input.
(Maximum 30V common mode voltage difference betweenchannel grounds.)

ConnectDetect

The new PicoScope 4225 and 4425 scopes include a handy feature to detect when you have made a good connection. When you are trying to probe in those difficult to reach places, the new PicoScopes can display the connection status on your big screen ensuring fewer frustrations with poor connections.
 

Oscilloscope Specifications

Variant

Bandwith

Channels

Vertical Resolution

Enhanced Resolution

Accuracy

Sensitivity

Input Ranges

Input Characteristics

Input Type

Input Coupling

Overvoltage Protection

Maximum Sampling Rate

1 Channel in Use

2 Channels in Use

3 or 4 Channels in Use

Buffer Memory

Waveform Buffer

Timebase Ranges

PicoScope 4225
20MHz (10MHz on 50mv range

2

12 Bits

16 Bits

DC Accuracy +/- 1% of Full Scale

10mV/div to 40 V/div

+/- 50mV to +/- 200 V in 12 ranges

1 MΩ in parallel with 24 pF

Floating BNC Connector

Software selectable AC/DC

+/-250 V(DC+AC Peak)on single Input


400 MS/s
200 MS/s 
100 MS/s 
250 M Samples 
Upto 10,000 Waveforms 
100 ns/div to 5000 s/div
PicoScope 4425
20MHz (10MHz on 50mv range
4

12 Bits

16 Bits

DC Accuracy +/- 1% of Full Scale

10mV/div to 40 V/div

+/- 50mV to +/- 200 V in 12 ranges

1 MΩ in parallel with 24 pF

Floating BNC Connector

Software selectable AC/DC

+/-250 V(DC+AC Peak)on single Input


400 MS/s 

200 MS/s 
100 MS/s 
250 M Samples 
Upto 10,000 Waveforms
100 ns/div to 5000 s/div
 

PC Requirements



Minimum



Processor: 1 GHz
Memory: 512 MB
Free Disk Space: 2GB
Operating System: 32-bit or 64-bit Versions of Windows 8 (Not Windows RT), Windows 7, Vista and XP (SP3)
Ports: USB 2.0 compliant port


Recommended



Processor: 1.2 GHz
Memory: 1 GB
Free Disk Space: 2 GB
Operating System: 32-bit or 64-bit Versions of Windows 8 (Not Windows RT), Windows 7, Vista and XP (SP3)
Ports: USB 3.0 compliant port

Information Sourced from Pico Technology 2014

 

PicoScope Example Waveforms, Videos & Software

 

Click here to see Example Waveform's captured using the PicoScope

Click here to see YouTube videos showing the use of PicoScope

Click here to download the PicoScope Software

 
 

What are Pico Diagnostic Kits

The Pico Automotive Diagnostics Kits work with your PC to measure and test virtually all of the electrical and electronic components and circuits in any modern vehicle including:


  • Ignition (primary and secondary)
  • Injectors and fuel pumps
  • Starter and charging circuits
  • Batteries, alternators and starter                motors
  • Lambda, airflow, ABS and MAP                  sensors
  • Electronic throttle control
  • CAN bus, LIN bus and FlexRay

PicoScope is like no other oscilloscope with features and benefits that make it the world's leading choice for vehicle manufacturers and aftermarket garages alike.

 

Need Support?

 

Have you recently just bought a Scope and need help setting it up or need to view the User Manual. 


Thinking of purchasing a scope and would like to see Example Waveforms and Videos?


Check out our Support Page which will quickly take you to where you need to be or to view Technical Articles and Case Studies.

Click here to view our Support Page.

 

PicoScope Future Proof!

The recently introduced two-channel PicoScope 4225 and four-channel PicoScope 4425 are our 5th generation of automotive PC oscilloscopes. They are 5x faster and have 8x more memory than the previous generation, ensuring they are powerful enough for the next generation of vehicles with new technologies such as CAN FD.  


Other innovations include new floating inputs for non-grounded measurements, higher input ranges and ConnectDetect to ensure you have a good connection. The new PicoScopes are also now USB 3.0 connected and powered.


When you purchase any diagnostic tool you not only spend money but you also spend time learning how best to use it. We protect that investment in two ways. First, we develop hardware and software that is easy to use for those starting out with oscilloscopes yet has the power and features demanded by experienced users. Second, we do not compromise on quality or specifications - expect the PicoScope you buy today to still be an essential part of your diagnostic tool box 10 years from now. 


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