Automotive Newsletter: March 2022

PicoScope Automotive oscilloscope wit lit LED lamps

March 2022

This month, we have made multiple updates to our PicoScope 7 Automotive Early Access software; below, you can find an article addressing the impact made by your feedback, as well as a general release note.

In addition, we have two guest case studies to share, focusing on an aircon malfunction as well as a Pierce Aerial Ladder.

Be sure to check out a selection of our favourite forum posts, as well as new videos in our 'Best of the web' section.

Finally, we at Pico are delighted to return to live events in 2022. Check out our upcoming appearances, as well as an article on our recent exhibition at VISION 2022.

PS7 Automotive Early Access: Feedback

PicoScope 7 Automotive has now been with us for 2 years (can you believe it?), and we have documented the progress from our initial release and subsequent updates here.

Thanks to the collective feedback from our customers, further development of PicoScope 7 has been guided by end users, to ensure it remains applicable to our trade both now and in the future.

Check out the full article on our website.

PS7 Automotive Early Access: Release notes

PicoScope 7 Automotive Early Access has been updated to version 7.0.94.10687, and is now available for download.

In the latest version of PS7, we've enabled the switching of settings control, left or right, added an improved warning message for NVH, as well as more general bug fixes. To read up on all of the latest new features and updates made to PS7 Automotive, check out our forum post, and download PS7 for free from our website.

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Guest case studies

Aircon malfunction, no cold air

We take great pride in the warm community of automotive users we've developed in our forum, and are always grateful for the guest case studies you take the time to share!

This month, we're delighted to share a case study from Roman from Rfmotors1, who investigates an aircon malfunction.

Pierce Aerial Ladder

We're also excited to present a guest case study submitted to our Facebook group by Edward Boers, which he has very kindly given us permission to share.

Edward shares with us his experience of working on a Pierce Aerial Ladder;it's great to see the PicoScope being used here for a not-so-obvious purpose!

Forum posts

There is some useful information over on the forum where Steve helps a customer looking at testing dual 12V batteries in parallel without disconnecting them from the circuit. This is alongside information for those using a common ground automotive scopes such as the 4423 and 4823, as well as a useful method of graphing serial data.

Graphing serial data

Steve Smith explores methods of graphing data including math channels and reference waveforms in Microsoft Excel.

Dual 12 V batteries

A discussion about the best method to perform battery tests on a 12 V system equipped with 'dual' batteries.

Shared ground question

An explanation of common ground automotive scopes, such as the PicoScope 4423 Oscilloscope.

Range rover overheating - Cooling fans not working

In this video, the team at Romano's Automotive run diagnostics on a Range Rover that overheats when stationary in traffic.

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Komplizierten Fall endlich gelöst! S63 AMG Coupe

In this video, the team at Motoren Zimmer are joined by our own Olaf Jensen in investigating an NVH problem in a Mercedes Benz S63 AMG Coupe.

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VISION 2022

VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo was held in person this year following a virtual event in 2021, and attendees relished the opportunity to once more benefit from the professional training, networking and the opportunity to explore the latest tools, equipment, and technology. Attendees at the show were keen to take advantage of the many world-class training classes and the PicoScope events were all tremendously popular throughout the event.

Randy Dillman from our US office had a continuous stream of visitors to the Pico booth eager to learn more about PicoScope 7 Automotive, PicoBNC+ on the 4425A scope, our world-leading NVH system and a host of 1:1 discussions about topics such as pressure analysis and parasitic drain testing. Thanks to all our customers who came to see us this year at VISION and we look forward to seeing you again in 2023.

Motortec Madrid 2022

20th - 23rd of April sees the return of this popular automotive exhibition in Madrid. Pico will be represented by our long-standing partner MIAC in Hall 7, stand 7C10. To find out more, check out the Motortec website.

Autopromotec Bologna 2022

The 29th edition of Autopromotec, the most specialized international exhibition of automotive equipment and aftermarket products, will be held May 25 – 28, 2022 at the Bologna Trade Fair Centre.

Pico Technology will be present at the exhibition alongside our longstanding partner and distributor for the Italian market PCB Technologies, you can come visit us on Stand A49 in Hall 30 where we will be showcasing our latest BNC+ Oscilloscopes, PicoScope 7 software and new PicoScope App: Your Diagnostic Journey, showing you just how important PicoScope is in your everyday diagnostic process. To find out more, check out the Autopromotec website.