PicoScope 4225A and 4425A Documentation

This is perfect for a technician replacing a previous, or existing scope, who wants to just re-use their existing BNC leads but still gain access to PicoScope 7 and PicoBNC+ benefits. It is the lowest cost entry into Automotive PicoScope ownership and supports the full range of PicoBNC+ and BNC accessories so you can extend your capabilities as your needs grow.

For a technician wanting to upgrade to the market-leading diagnostic oscilloscope, this is the best place to start. Having 4 channels protects your investment for the long term and the free upgrades to PicoScope software mean you can be confident that this tool will be equipped for fast diagnosis now and in the future. You can start out using your existing BNC leads and upgrade what you want at the time of your choosing.

This is the lowest-cost option for a technician wanting a PicoScope system that you can just use ‘out of the box’.  If you want to start with PicoScope, this kit allows you to benefit from a modern, high-performance labscope with PicoBNC+ test leads, and PicoScope 7 software while providing a great solution for those on a limited budget. The kit is supplied in a cardboard box to minimise expense or available in foam ideal for instant access in your existing tool trolley.

The 4 channel starter kit adds PicoBNC+ test leads and some selected adaptors to get you up and running with your 4425A scope straight away. The kit is supplied in a cardboard box to minimise expense or available in foam ideal for instant access in your existing tool trolley.

This is the most comprehensive kit we offer in a 2 channel configuration. This kit equips you with both voltage and current measurement capabilities and a set of breakout adaptors to make the most of your 2 channels. Unless you need these accessories on day 1, we recommend the 4425A starter kit as the better choice as you cannot upgrade the number of channels but can add accessories at any time. The kit is available in foam ideal for instant access in your existing tool trolley, or a carry case with foam cutouts.
4 channel Kits  

The standard kit is our most popular kit balancing the cost of the kit while providing all the essential functionality needed for effective diagnosis. With the addition of both high and low amps clamps, technicians are equipped for contact and non-intrusive testing of electrical signals. The kit is available in foam ideal for instant access in your existing tool trolley, or a carry case with foam cutouts.

The diesel kit is similar to the standard kit but has been optimised for those working on diesel powertrains and light-commercial vehicles with a selected set of accessories to suit. The kit is available in foam ideal for instant access in your existing tool trolley, or a carry case with foam cutouts.

The Advanced kit provides an extended range of accessories including premium breakout leads, and an extensive range of breakouts and adaptors for connection to electrical signals throughout the vehicle. The kit is available in foam ideal for instant access in your existing tool trolley, or a carry case with foam cutouts.

The Master kit is designed to give our customers a comprehensive kit including the award-winning WPS500X pressure transducer and a wide range of accessories. This kit can also be supplemented for Electric Vehicles and Noise, Vibration and Harshness with the addition of specific accessory kits. The kit is available in foam ideal for instant access in your existing tool trolley, or two carry cases with foam cutouts.

This kit has been designed for those wanting to carry out rapid, but comprehensive checks on the state of the engine and other key systems. It includes the WPS500X for pressure testing and is ideal for assessors of classic cars, those working on ground care equipment and many others where the combination of engine and electrical testing is essential. The kit is available in foam ideal for instant access in your existing tool trolley, or a carry case with foam cutouts.

This kit is designed for technicians who are working on electric vehicles but can be used on any vehicle. As with all our PicoScope kits, you can add accessories whenever you need to extend the test capability. This kit comes complete with 3 high-current clamps, a low-amp clamp, a 2-pole tester, an insulation tester and a high-voltage differential probe. The kit is available in foam ideal for instant access in your existing tool trolley, or a carry case with foam cutouts.

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With the inclusion of a dual WPS600 hydraulic transducer kit, the Off-Highway Elite kit gives technicians working with off-highway equipment and heavy-duty vehicles the tools to diagnose faults in hydraulic systems, in addition to the vehicle and equipment components and systems covered by the Off-Highway Expert kit. The Off-Highway Elite kit provides a convenient means to buy all the key accessories in one go.

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Built around the Off-Highway 4425A PicoScope, which features a more ruggedised boot, the Off-Highway Entry kit was created for technicians working with off-highway equipment and heavy-duty vehicles.

The kit's clips, probes and break-out leads help technicians quickly and easily connect to the components and systems they are most likely to see on the vehicles and equipment in their care. The kit also contains current clamps, ideal for checking power supply systems and delivery to electrically driven components.

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In addition to the accessories found in the Off-Highway Entry kit, the Off-Highway Expert kit includes an extended range of break-out leads, for easy connectivity to a wider range of components and systems.

Also included is a WPS500X pressure transducer and accessories, ideal for measuring engine air intake, exhaust and fuel system pressures. The Off-Highway Expert kit comes in a carry case for ease of storage and transport.

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The 4823 allows you to simultaneously monitor more channels for those applications with more complex signal interactions but has a common ground reference rather than floating inputs and does not feature PicoBNC+ connections. This kit adds a range of BNC accessories to the 4823 providing a level of capability similar to the Advanced kit but with additional leads, adaptors and a third current clamp so you can make full use of all 8 channels. The kit is supplied in a carry case with foam cutouts.

For experienced oscilloscope users, the 4823 may be a suitable choice for training, vehicle design or complex diagnostics. This oscilloscope (like our earlier generation 4423 and 3423) has a common ground reference rather than floating inputs but does have additional protection against inadvertent connection of ground to power. The input voltage range is only 50V so attenuators are required when measuring signals from inductive components such as injectors The 4823 allows you to simultaneously monitor more channels for those applications with more complex signal interactions and also includes the same low-voltage signal generator as the PicoScope 4824.