Connector Breakout Lead Kit A — Non-Invasive Testing

At Pico, we work with many different types of vehicles in different markets. Our connection with OEMs, and testing of new systems for software builds, give us great access to new vehicles. Most manufacturers use large breakout boxes, which can be very expensive and time-consuming to connect to the vehicles.

Due to warranty issues on wiring looms, many manufacturers are uncomfortable with back-pinning and may select to use Pico’s specialist breakout leads instead. We have two kits made for use with different vehicles.

These breakout leads have become very popular and are proven to help save you time in waveform capturing. This became clear to us recently, when we dramatically reduced our time spent on testing many engine management systems like injectors, camshaft and crankshaft sensors. You can connect via the 4 mm connector for voltage reading or put a current clamp around one of the color leads. Each lead is numbered for reference so it is easy to list the connection for the sensor. This can be added in the waveform notes for feature reference.

Breakout leads kits

This breakout lead kit lets you take voltage readings from the multipin sensors and actuators in the engine compartment. Simply connect the appropriate breakout lead into the existing cable loom, and then take the output signal from the 4 mm banana plugs into the automotive oscilloscope using one of the TA125 to TA128 premium test leads.

The breakout leads give access to the individual wires to allow probing with current clamps.

The following 5 breakout leads are supplied as part of the kit:

• TA190: 2-pin ACS breakout lead
• TA191: 3-pin Kostal breakout lead
• TA192: 2-pin Deutsch breakout lead
• TA193: 4-pin Deutsch breakout lead
• TA194: 2-pin Kostal breakout lead