Automotive Newsletter

November 2018

Newsletter November 2018

Case Studies: Our online collection

We currently have 92 Case Studies on our website available for you to read. These are from various sources such as our in-house Automotive Applications Specialists through to Pico customers and one or two of our OEM customers too.

Covering a wide range of vehicles from electric, heavy machinery and motorbikes through to your everyday cars, these case studies offer a small glimpse into a real world of diagnostics. Describing faulty sensors, wiring and components, these investigations are interesting and educational.

We love a great case study at Pico, no matter how complicated or simple. Whether you are an expert who has spent days investigating a fault, or a new user to PicoScope who is taking the first steps into diagnostics, we'd really like to hear about your investigation.

Read on >

Online Practical Pico session

Yes, that's right, Pico's first live PicoScope webinar is happening!
Access to the webinar will be limited to the first 150 participants, however a recording of the session will be available on our YouTube channel for those unable to call in at the time.

Date: 16th January.
Time: 12 - 2 pm GMT.
Duration: up to 2 hours, including questions.
Subject: Cylinder ID during relative compression testing on Common Rail Diesel engines.
For: Beginners through to intermediate users.
Topics to be covered:

PicoScope
- Setup
- Rulers
- Math channels
- Measurement and evaluation of camshaft position sensor voltage
- Starter motor current
- Diesel injector current
- Crankshaft position sensor voltage

PicoDiagnostics
- Relative compression
- Cylinder balance

The GoToMeeting connection details are as follows:

Practical Pico: Cylinder identification and relative compression on CRD engines
Wed, 16 Jan 2019 12:00 - 14:00 GMT

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone (you may need to install an app or browser plugin for GoToMeeting to run.):
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/311511813

You can also dial in using your phone.
United Kingdom: +44 330 221 0088
Access Code: 311-511-813

First GoToMeeting? Do a quick system check:
https://link.gotomeeting.com/system-check

Videos

Trained by Techs
Viewing a waveform without a scope

Many do not realise that even if you do not own a PicoScope, you can download the software to learn the software, and view PicoScope files.

Trained by Techs
Battery testing with PicoDiagnostics

In this video, Tanner describes how to use the integrated battery test within the Picoscope diagnostics software.

In this video Febi Bilstein take a look at a vehicle with suspected worn engine mountings. This is severely increasing noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) of the vehicle when it is being driven, and in this case, causing excessive vibration at idle speeds and when the vehicle is pulling away. The technician uses PicoDiagnostics NVH to confirm both the fault, and the fix.

Did you know?

Our Facebook group is fast approaching 4000 members? We have many active members who are always posting their investigations, videos, screenshots and results.

It is the perfect place to check out if you are starting your diagnostic journey!

See the group >

Step 1 - A PicoScope Guide

Our popular "Oscilloscope Diagnostics, A PicoScope Guide" booklet is available as a free download.

Our Step 1 booklet has been designed to help new users of PicoScope to learn about scope diagnostics, covering where to start and how to succeed. Giving an overview of our available products and their application, our Step 1 shows the power of using a PicoScope as part of the diagnostic process, and why we believe a scope is a vital tool.

Events

Please visit Pico Exhibitions for the latest list of exhibitions and trade shows that Pico and its representatives will be attending.

We're hiring!

Thanks to our continuing success and growth Pico are always seeking talented people to join our company.

Please visit http://pico.jobs/ to see our current vacancies. We look forward to hearing from you!

Software releases

Our latest software releases are available as free downloads. To check which release you are using, start the software and select Help > About.

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Contact details

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Pico Technology, James House, Colmworth Business Park, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8YP, England
Tel.: 01480 396395 (+44 1480 396395)
Fax: 01480 396296 (+44 1480 396296)

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Tyler
TX 75702
United States
Tel:+1 800 591 2796 (Toll Free)

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Automotive Newsletter

November 2018

Newsletter November 2018

Case Studies: Our online collection

Online Practical Pico session

Videos

Did you know?

Step 1 - A PicoScope Guide

Events

We're hiring!

Software releases

About this newsletter

Contact details

PicoScopes & kits

For vehicle manufacturers

EV kits and accessories

Noise, Vibration and Balancing

Milliohm tester

Pressure sensors

Current clamps

Breakout leads/boxes

Accessories

Automotive Newsletter

November 2018

Newsletter November 2018

Case Studies: Our online collection

Online Practical Pico session

Videos

Did you know?

Step 1 - A PicoScope Guide

Events

We're hiring!

Software releases

About this newsletter

Contact details

PicoScopes
& kits

EV kits and
accessories

Breakout
leads/boxes