PicoScope Automotive Diagnosis Software (Info)

SKU: ART-3010
Category: Automotive Diagnostics Software
Manufacturers: Pico Technology KFZ Diagnose

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PicoScope Automotive Diagnosis Software (Info)

PicoScope is the powerful automotive software package that makes it easy for you to diagnose vehicle faults. Packed with features such as automated measurements and the ability to save and print waveforms, PicoScope is the ultimate tool for your diagnostic arsenal.

Attention: The diagnosis software is supplied with every Pico automotive scope and does only run with these automotive oscilloscopes.
It doesn't run on the standard Pico lab oscilloscopes!

Powerful Automotive Software

PicoScope Automotive is the powerful software package that turns your PC into a diagnostic oscilloscope when used with an automotive PicoScope device. PicoScope has been designed to make it easy for you to diagnose vehicle faults. Packed with features such as automated measurements, reference waveforms and the ability to save and print waveforms, PicoScope Automotive is the ultimate tool for your diagnostic toolbox.

Also included is PicoDiagnostics software to quickly test batteries, alternators, starter motors, compression and cylinder balance. Professional reports allow you to show your customer what you have checked and any problems you have found.

Download the software today, which will run in demo mode without a scope attached, allowing you to explore the capability and see how PicoScope can benefit your business and customers.

Regular updates to our software include new features and new tests, and are free for the life of the product.

PicoScope guided tests

There are over 150 guided tests, ranging from simple injector tests through to more complex topics such as CAN bus testing, integrated into the software.

When you select a guided test all settings are configured for you, and an example waveform is loaded. Diagrams and photos then show you the leads and accessories you need, how to connect to the vehicle, and how to perform the test.

Once the test has been completed you will find guidance on understanding the waveform, how the component works, and typical faults/fixes.

As vehicle technology changes we continue to add more tests through the free software updates.

Waveform library

The library enables you to share and back up your waveforms online and also search a global database of waveforms uploaded by PicoScope users from around the world.

The powerful search options let you find “known good” waveforms from vehicles identical to the one you are working on. Not sure if you have a slipped timing belt? There are hundreds of cam vs crank waveforms to compare against. Not sure if the cranking current is too high? Download a waveform to compare.

PicoScope software - keeps improving

Pico has been upgrading and improving PicoScope software for over 20 years. This allows to make the maximum use of the latest technology both in the oscilloscope hardware and the PC itself.

The modern user interface is uncluttered and easy to use. There are no old-fashioned knobs and dials.
We leave most of the space free for what matters: your waveforms.

PicoDiagnostics

Alongside our PicoScope 6 software, you also have our highly powerful PicoDiagnostics software. Included free of charge, this software turns your PicoScope into a highly powerful diagnostic device. See the tests listed below for a glimpse into how PicoDiagnostics can turbocharge your performance.

Compression test

Check for mechanical issues in seconds: Simply clip the test leads to the battery and crank the engine. The relative compression of each cylinder is shown in an easy-to-understand bar graph format.

To show absolute compression, add an optional pressure transducer to one cylinder, and the software will calculate the pressure for all cylinders in bar or PSI.

Battery, starter and alternator test

Did you know that your PicoScope also can operate as a highly accurate and efficient battery and charging circuit tester? This allows you to test your customers' vehicles without the need for dedicated, expensive test tools.

Using PicoDiagnostics, you can check the battery, starter, alternator, and wiring, all in one quick test. Easy-to-understand reports with red, amber or green indicators can be printed for customers, either to show the electrical system is in good condition, or to explain why a component needs replacing.

The battery test checks the state of charge, the voltage drop during starting, and compares the cold cranking amps (CCA) with the rating for the battery.

The charging test checks the alternator is correctly charging the battery and spots problems, such as overcharging or excessive ripple due to a blown diode.

The starter test helps identify a failing starter motor by measuring its coil resistance.

The drop test measures the voltage drop (and resistance) of the cables running from the battery to the starter motor. This will discover starting issues caused by corroded or damaged battery cables, or poor connections to the chassis ground.

Once your test is completed, you can print out a copy of the report for your customer. This report is fully customizable with your own company details and logo to give a professional appearance.

Cylinder balance / misfire detect

Check for misfires, and check if each cylinder is contributing the same amount of power, with the cylinder balance test.

Simply connect channel A of the PicoScope to the vehicle battery and start the engine. The software detects changes in engine speed as each cylinder fires. An easy-to-understand bar graph display shows the relative power output from each cylinder.

Please note: this test will not work correctly on certain vehicles that disable cylinders for emissions control reasons, or on low-compression engines with 8 or more cylinders.

Software that grows with you

PicoScope has been designed to be easy to use for the beginner - the guided tests quickly get you up to speed and if you are confident using a multimeter and scan tool you will have no problem with a PicoScope.

PicoScope also has a depth of features that makes it the oscilloscope of choice for expert users ranging diagnostic specialists to designers of vehicle systems. For vehicle manufacturers, having dealers, field service technicians and designers all use the same tool has proved immensely valuable.

Some of the advanced features include:

Serial decoding (CAN, LIN and FlexRay)
Mask testing. Draw a mask around a known good waveform, the software then saves or alarms every time a waveform fails.
Advanced maths. Plot changing frequency and duty cycle. Add filters. Add, subtract and perform complex equations between channels.
Custom probes. Scale the output from linear and nonlinear sensors into real-world values.

In short we believe that PicoScope is the best automotive oscilloscope software for new and experienced users alike.

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