Three-axis accelerometer data from a single channel — fewer connections, fewer test cycles, faster answers.
Pico Technology announces the PicoBNC+ NVH diagnostics probes and kits consisting of a new microphone (TA572), three-axis accelerometer (TA573), and extension lead (TA574) for locating and identifying sources of unwanted noise and vibration in vehicles, vessels, plant and rotating machinery. The probes connect to PicoScope oscilloscopes via the PicoBNC+ interface, which provides automatic probe recognition and reduces set-up time. They are available in Starter, Standard and Advanced kit configurations for automotive, commercial, construction, agricultural, marine and other field service technicians who want to diagnose NVH faults quickly, reliably and with confidence.
From worn bearings, failing joints, suspension faults and powertrain imbalances, unwanted noise and vibration can cause expensive damage, warranty disputes, and operator dissatisfaction if left undiagnosed. The diagnostic challenge is that NVH faults are often difficult to locate, with traditional approaches requiring multiple tests to diagnose a fault. Between test cycles, technicians must manually reconfigure probes and software settings — adding delays and increasing the risks of both configuration errors and inter-test variability that undermine results.
The PicoBNC+ NVH three-axis accelerometer captures fore-aft, lateral, and vertical vibration through a single PicoScope channel. With four accelerometers and a four-channel PicoScope, a technician can capture 12 axes of vibration data in one test — enough to cover all four corners of a vehicle in a single road test. The same flexibility supports multi-point test configurations on rotating machinery and more complex powertrains. In addition, PicoScope’s automatic PicoBNC+ probe recognition reduces software setup time by identifying each probe on connection and applying the correct settings, removing the need to enter probe type or sensitivity values manually and eliminating a common source of configuration error. The probes also offer lower noise and improved measurement repeatability compared to the BNC-connected NVH probes, giving technicians greater confidence in their results. The probes also have no batteries, so they require no servicing.
The TA574 PicoBNC+ extension lead is designed to extend the reach of the NVH probes. It is also compatible with the 3 m PicoBNC+ x1 test leads (TA404–TA407), PicoBNC+ current clamps, and the PicoBNC+ 1400 V differential probe, giving technicians further diagnostic options when working on longer vehicles, machinery, equipment, or vessels. The extension leads are not intended for use with passive attenuating probes or 5 m PicoBNC+ extension leads (TA475–TA478).
“With the previous NVH probes, covering a four-corner vehicle configuration meant multiple test cycles and manual setup between each one. The new probes reduce that to a single test, with automatic recognition removing the configuration step entirely.”
— Barnaby Donohew, PhD, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Pico Technology
The PicoBNC+ NVH Diagnostic Kit is available to buy from 28 April 2026. For product specifications, prices and kit configurations, please visit www.picoauto.com or contact your local distributor.
Kit Configurations
| Kit | TA572 Microphone | TA573 Accelerometer | TA574 Lead | Carry Case |
| Starter | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Starter (with case) | 1 | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
| Standard | 2 | 2 | 2 | ✓ |
| Advanced | 4 | 4 | 4 | ✓ |
The Advanced kit provides the full, four-corner, vehicle configuration in a single case. Individual TA572, TA573 and TA574 components are also available separately.
About Pico Technology
For over 30 years, Pico Technology has challenged traditional benchtop scopes by pioneering a software-first approach to Test & Measurement and Automotive Diagnostics. As the UK’s only oscilloscope manufacturer, and a leader in USB scopes, they have redefined industry expectations by making high-performance, lab-grade tools that are powerful, portable, and affordable – accessible to all. That is why more than a million users worldwide trust Pico to turn complex signals into actionable solutions. And, why PicoScope oscilloscopes are the most trusted name in automotive diagnostics.