Automotive Newsletter February 2021

February 2021

Version 7.0.66 of PicoScope 7 Automotive beta has been released and Steve has written a case study about a BMW i3 that suddenly stopped driving. We also have a new PicoScope video.

In other news, Barney is introducing more new and updated Guided tests and Ben has written an article about Pico and renewable energy. We have created a new playlist on YouTube, for our new WPS500X videos. Steve and Ben have started a new series of short case studies on the forum, called One waveform One picture, and we are also sharing a forum post about how to connect a flow meter. Our best of the web section has two new videos for you to enjoy.

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New releases of

PicoScope 7 Automotive

You can download the latest version here.

This latest versions of the PicoScope 7 beta has added new features and several bug fixes to enhance the user experience. Steve has written about all the individual features and how to use them in this forum post.

Photo of a probed wire on the vehicle in the case study.

BMW i3 | No Ready mode and drivetrain error message

Steve has looked at an electric vehicle that suddenly stopped charging and driving. When the customer tried to power the vehicle to Ready mode, they got a message about a drivetrain error. Steve verified the customer's complaint and got to work.

Video - Connecting and testing with PicoScope

Gif from the video showing Phil Rutt standing over the vehicle and checking the connection.

Gif from the video showing the connection and start-up of PicoScope 7

Picoscope Sample
Rate for Beginners

By autonerdz

A quick video about how to adjust the sample rate in PicoScope 7 Automotive for a quick and easy capture.

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gif from video showing Scott removing the fuse box cover and locating the relay he is after.

Testing a fuel filter with PicoScope and WPS500X

By Intelligent Auto

How to use a PicoScope and WPS500X to diagnose fault codes P0093 and PP228C.

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In other news

New pressure testing playlist

We have published three new WPS500X videos on YouTube and have for the occasion created a new playlist for videos covering pressure testing with the WPS500X.

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New and updated Guided tests

We have another batch of updated and new Guided tests in PicoScope.

You can read more about which tests and what they are for in the following news entry.

Screenshot of the new NVH help in PicoDiagnostics.

Pico and renewable energy

Renewable energy is a big thing these days. As world leaders aim for carbon neutrality to prevent climate change from running out of control, scientists and engineers worldwide are looking at ways to harness energy without burning fossil fuels. Ben has written about his experience getting the certification to be able to provide support for the growing wind turbine industry.

Screenshot from PicoScope 7 Automotive showing the captures with the math channel applied.

How to connect a flowmeter

Our support desk has received some requests lately about how to set the flowmeters up with PicoScope, so Ben has written a small user's guide for those interested.

Screenshot from PicoScope 7 Automotive showing the captured fault and a photo of the faulty component.

One waveform One picture

Steve and Ben have started a series of forum posts where they add one waveform and one picture relating the information captured in the waveform to a physical mechanical fault with a component.

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