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PicoScope Automotive: The Oscilloscope of Choice for Vehicle Diagnostics

PicoScope is a powerful automotive diagnostic tool that gives you detailed insights into your vehicle’s systems. It’s user-friendly, with advanced features like waveform comparison, easy data sharing, and non-invasive testing, ensuring you can diagnose issues accurately and efficiently. Whether you’re a seasoned technician or just starting out, PicoScope helps you get to the root of problems faster and more reliably than ever before.

Are you seeing the full picture?

PicoScope diagnostic oscilloscopes show you the real-time operation of components, taking the guesswork out of the diagnostic process. An oscilloscope and a serial diagnostic tool are best used together to provide a complete diagnostic solution.

Can you rely on your scan tool?

Has your serial diagnostic tester (scan tool) reported misleading Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) or actual values? If so, you will know how this can lead to costly diagnostic mistakes. While a scan tool reads error codes and monitors sensor data, it often misses the root cause of issues, especially intermittent faults or rapid events. An oscilloscope provides precise, real-time waveform analysis, allowing technicians to closely observe electrical signals and component behaviors. This helps diagnose complex issues like voltage drops, signal interference and faulty components. Using both tools together ensures thorough diagnostics, leading to more accurate repairs and reduced diagnostic time.

Is your multimeter missing glitches or intermittent faults?

A multimeter, while useful for basic measurements, falls short in diagnosing complex automotive issues. It can miss glitches and intermittent faults due to its inability to capture real-time changes and fast events. For detailed analysis and accurate diagnostics, an oscilloscope is essential.

An X-ray machine for vehicle diagnostics

Whether you want to check your vehicle's electrical or fuel circuits, its suspension and drivetrain, its communication systems, or its engine or motor, a PicoScope acts like an X-Ray machine allowing you to see and capture changing signals as they happen.

Is component stripping hurting your business?

Invasive testing, which involves removing, stripping down and refitting components to check for physical faults or failures, can damage systems and lead to inaccurate diagnostics, as the system cannot be tested while operational. This method also extends repair time and risks creating additional issues. In contrast, oscilloscope testing is generally non-invasive, allowing for detailed signal analysis without disrupting the system. This approach ensures accurate and safe diagnostics.

Up your game with PicoScope

Equip your workshop with the PicoScope 4225A, 4425A or 4823 to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, and to ensure you are prepared for today's and tomorrow’s vehicle technologies. A PicoScope can help you increase your first-time fix rates, shorten your fault resolution times and greatly improve your customer satisfaction. #testnotguess

Trusted by the automotive industry

Used by over 30 major vehicle and off-highway and heavy-duty equipment manufacturers.

User-friendly Guided Tests for all skill levels

Within intuitive easy-to-navigate menus and controls are built-in step-by-step Guided Tests that set up your scope along with smart probes that will configure your software for you; no other scope helps you get started like a PicoScope.

Over 10,000 reference waveforms

Your PicoScope includes a market-leading, community-driven waveform library with over 10,000 reference waveforms to against your own captures, helping you quickly determine if there’s a fault in your vehicle.

Easily collaborate with others

PicoScope makes collaboration easy by letting you directly share and favourite waveforms within its library, print them for reports, and export them as images or data files. This flexibility makes it the perfect tool for workshops, teams, and communities.

Full package of analysis tools as standard

Every PicoScope Automotive oscilloscope comes with a full suite of analysis tools, irrespective of whether it has 2, 4 or 8 channels. It can cater to both beginners and experts, and every ability in between. No one gets left behind. For the expert user, please find further details on our 8-channel PicoScope 4823 and kits.

Over 30 years of industry leading support

Pico Technology prides itself on its support. If you need help using your PicoScope, you can use our support portal, email us, or call us. We won’t leave you high and dry.

Lifetime free software updates

We will never stop your PicoScope software from working - there are no licences or subscriptions to pay for and no hidden deactivations or kill switches. You will also continue to receive free software updates well beyond the time that you have made a significant return on your investment, meaning your PicoScope will continue to improve throughout the prime of its working life.

A vast knowledge base at your fingertips

Pico Technology has heavily invested in extensive training materials and content to help PicoScope users start and grow throughout their oscilloscope diagnostic career. The knowledge base includes application notes, case studies, and many videos showing you how to get the most out of your PicoScope.

Unrivalled global user community

The PicoScope user community is unrivaled. As the de-facto diagnostic oscilloscope, PicoScope users can benefit from the countless support and collaboration opportunities provided by access to the numerous available social and industry forums and communities.

Future proof your business

PicoScopes offer you long-term value due to their advanced diagnostics for Electric Vehicle systems, built-in support for the latest vehicle communication systems (like CAN-FD, CAN-XL, and 10BASE-T1S), and ongoing feature updates. This may explain why they retain their value so effectively!

What our users say

David Kelly

January 2024

4-Channel Kit

The Pico 4425 was my first scope. It was more than I wanted to spend to start with, but it was worth every penny. I don’t know which is best, their product or their support. Doesn’t really matter cause you get both for the same price. Thank you Pico.

Stephen Hayes

September 2024

4-Channel Kit

I knew the basics from using the Snap on Vantage 2-channel scope. I decided that if i’m serious about being the best i can be i needed a better scope so went for the best i could afford and practice all i can. still very much a novice but soaking up all the info i can. i cant fault the equipment its so easy a novice can intuitively learn as they go. Now i have to save to invest in WPS500X. Thank you PICO for making the tools for me to excell.

Antony Powell

September 2023

4-Channel Kit

Undoubtedly the best tool in the toolbox, I don’t know how I managed before getting my scope the benefits are endless along with the options, I now feel like I can fix anything. even the backup is unbeatable….....

Mitchell J Blanchard

September 2023

4-Channel Kit

This is the most powerful piece of automotive equipment that I have ever used ! I purchased my pico scope in 2016 but just started using my scope everyday within the last 6 months. If you want a scope to help get to the root cause of your automotive problems this is it! Having the ability to save data, you can verify your repairs and show your customers before and after data to prove that you have indeed repaired their vehicles, worth the money and would highly recommend purchasing .

PicoScope 4225A and 4425A: Advanced Diagnostics Made Easy

With a PicoScope you can increase your first-time fix rates, shorten your fault resolution times and greatly improve your customer satisfaction. Equip your workshop with the PicoScope 4225A or 4425A to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, ensuring you're prepared for today's and tomorrow’s vehicle technologies.

Oscilloscopes built for vehicle diagnostics

High Sampling Rate

400 million samples/second and 20 MHz bandwidth for modern vehicles, including high-speed FlexRay and CAN-FD networks.

High Resolution

12-bit (16-bit enhanced) for detailed, high-definition waveforms.

Deep Memory

250 million sample memory for capturing intermittent faults.

Fast Data Transfer

USB 3.0 connected and powered for high performance and portability.

PicoBNC+® Probes make your life easier, not harder

Smart Probe Interfacing

Automatic software configuration—no more incorrect settings!

Powered Probes

Always on, no batteries needed, and ready for immediate use.

Channel Status Lights

Clear indicators for probe connection and status.

Backward Compatibility

Works with all existing BNC probes.

Where can I use a Diagnostic PicoScope?

PicoScope can be used by technicians across various industries, including automotive, heavy-duty vehicles, and off-highway equipment. It’s ideal for diagnosing faults in cars, motorbikes, trucks, vans, lorries, boats, diggers, and tractors. Whether you’re working in a workshop, a fleet service center, or on-site with heavy machinery, PicoScope is a versatile tool for accurate diagnostics. Check out the industries and applications below to understand how a PicoScope can work for you.

Automotive

Heavy Duty

Off-Highway

Automotive

Seat Leon II | EML On and Fault Code P0491

The driver informed us that the EML (engine management light) had come on but that there was no loss of power, nor did anything else happen apart from the light coming on.

Renault Zoe HVAC

When it comes to EV’s we often get a little caught up in all the systems that are different. The large traction battery, 3 phase motor, charging etc. We must not forget that the systems we worked on with ICE vehicles are still there on BEV’s.

Triumph Bonneville 1200 | Investigation

We were recently asked to assist with the development, set-up and ultimately the tuning of a rather unique motorcycle. The request turned out to be a fascinating adventure into Motorbikes!

Audi Q7 e-tron | Fails to charge via plug-in charger

On this occasion, the fault was apparent both when we used the owner's charger unit or “Mode 3 charging”, which refers to an AC wall-mounted charging pod with a consumption rate of 32 A and a power output of 7.2 kW.

Which PicoScope and kit is for me?

Unsure which of our scope kits is right for you? Why not check out our PicoScope Automotive Oscilloscope Kit Selector? With filtering options to suit budget, diagnostic level and storage requirements, it can help identify which kit is right for you.

2-Channel Scope only

This is perfect for a technician replacing a previous, or existing scope, who wants to just re-use their existing BNC leads but still gain access to PicoScope 7 and PicoBNC+ benefits. It is the lowest cost entry into Automotive PicoScope ownership and supports the full range of PicoBNC+ and BNC accessories so you can extend your capabilities as your needs grow.

Getting started

For new users, our Automotive PicoScopes stand out due to their user-friendly design and supportive features that make complex diagnostics accessible to all.

User-friendly interface that doesn't overwhelm

PicoScopes feature an intuitive, easy-to-navigate software interface that helps you quickly understand and get going with their powerful features. Clear menus, straightforward icons, and logical layouts guide you through the process of setting up and conducting measurements without overwhelming you with technical complexity.

PicoBNC+ smart probe interfacing has your back

With our PicoBNC+ smart probe interfacing, your PicoScope and probes automatically configure themselves ensuring you always have the correct settings. This powered interface ensures your probes are always on (no batteries needed!) and ready for immediate use. In addition, the interface's channel status light provide clear indicators of probe connection and status.

Support at every step with our Guided Tests

PicoScope Automotive software comes with a range of pre-configured Guided Tests, tailored for common automotive diagnostic tasks such as testing ignition systems, sensors, and injectors. By selecting a Guided Test, novices can start diagnostic procedures without needing to manually configure your PicoScope, significantly reducing the learning curve. In addition to guiding you through test conditions, connections and steps, the Guided Tests provide in-depth system, component, and waveform evaluation support, providing you with everything you need to help you identify whether you have found a fault.

Vast knowledge at your finger-tips with the Waveform Library

All Automotive PicoScope users have access to our comprehensive waveform library, offering reference waveforms for various vehicle makes and models. This library allows you to compare captured waveforms with known good examples, making it easier to identify faults. For new users, access to this resource is invaluable as it provides a clear benchmark for what normal system behavior should look like.

Unrivalled insight and community of technical support at your fingertips

Automated measurement and analysis tools, and PicoDiagnostics

To assist new users with data interpretation, the software provides automated measurement tools. These tools can automatically calculate key waveform characteristics such as voltage, frequency, and duty cycle. This automation simplifies the diagnostic process, letting new users focus on understanding results rather than performing manual calculations.

In addition, our PicoDiagnostics software includes several key diagnostics tests (a battery, starter and alternator system test, a cylinder compression test, and a cylinder balance test) that take you through every step of a test and deliver fully-evaluated and reported test results, with clear pass or fail test classifications. For new users, there is no more helpful and powerful oscilloscope diagnostics software.

Always supported, with an online library, a vibrant user community, and unrivalled training availability.

Automotive PicoScopes are the #1 choice for industry professionals. This popularity has fostered a vast online support network, including user forums and communities where technicians share insights, troubleshoot issues, and discuss best practices. This vibrant support system ensures you can always find assistance and resources to maximize your tool's potential. Furthermore, as PicoScopes have become the default tool for automotive oscilloscope diagnostics training, owners will have unrivalled opportunities to learn more about PicoScopes and improve their diagnostics skills.

In addition, Pico Technology provides a wealth of resources to help new users and our online library is packed full of training materials, case studies, and application notes in both written and video formats. If you can't find what you need there, check out our online support forum. And, if you have a query about your PicoScope, you can always drop us a support request or give us a call for additional support or troubleshooting.

Which PicoScope and kit is for me?

2-Channel Scope only

This is perfect for a technician replacing a previous, or existing scope, who wants to just re-use their existing BNC leads but still gain access to PicoScope 7 and PicoBNC+ benefits. It is the lowest cost entry into Automotive PicoScope ownership and supports the full range of PicoBNC+ and BNC accessories so you can extend your capabilities as your needs grow.

Advanced features

For advanced users, Automotive PicoScopes offers a range of sophisticated features and capabilities that enhance its appeal to experienced professionals.

All the flexibility you need

PicoScope software is highly flexible and customizable, allowing advanced users to tailor the tool to their specific needs:

Advanced Triggers

A PicoScope's wide range of Advanced Triggers allow you to isolate and capture specific events within a complex signal, facilitating the diagnosis of intermittent faults or rare anomalies. This precision allows for efficient troubleshooting, focusing only on relevant data. It also reduces analysis time by filtering out unnecessary information, streamlining the diagnostic process.

Deep Memory

Deep memory allows you to capture and analyze long duration signals without missing any details, even when investigating infrequent or intermittent issues. This capability is crucial for diagnosing complex problems over extended periods. It also enables detailed post-capture analysis, ensuring no data is lost.

High Sample Rate

A high sample rate captures more data points per second, providing a detailed and accurate representation of fast-changing signals. This is essential for diagnosing high-speed automotive systems, such as ignition or fuel injection, where precise timing is critical. It ensures that no rapid events or anomalies are overlooked.

Vertical Resolution

High vertical resolution enhances the ability to distinguish fine details in a signal, crucial for identifying small but significant electrical changes. For advanced diagnostics, this means more accurate detection of subtle faults or variations in sensor and actuator signals. It provides clearer insights into the health and performance of automotive systems.

Wide Bandwidth

Wide bandwidth allows PicoScope to capture a broader range of frequencies, making it suitable for diagnosing modern vehicles with high-speed communication systems and high-frequency signals. This is vital for analyzing data bus signals like CAN or FlexRay and for investigating issues in complex electronic systems. It ensures comprehensive coverage of all potential diagnostic needs.

Custom Probes

Custom probes allow you to tailor the oscilloscope's input to match specific diagnostic needs, ensuring accurate signal measurement and analysis. This flexibility is crucial when dealing with diverse automotive systems, such as high-voltage ignition circuits or low-voltage sensor signals. They also allow for better signal integrity and safety when working with specialized or sensitive components.

Unrivalled fault-finding tools, wherever they appear

Automotive PicoScopes include a wide array of analysis tools that cater to the needs of advanced diagnostics:

Advanced measurements

Provide automated analysis of signal parameters such as amplitude, frequency, and timing, offering you detailed insights into the performance of automotive components. These precise metrics help you to quickly assess system health and identify deviations from normal operation. They also enhance the accuracy of diagnostics by providing quantifiable data for decision-making.

Math channels

Enable you to perform calculations on signal data, creating custom waveforms from existing data, such as deriving resistance from voltage and current. This feature enables deeper analysis by providing new perspectives on signal interactions and relationships. It also aids in diagnosing complex issues by simplifying the interpretation of multiple signals.

Reference Waveforms

Enables you to compare live signal data with known good or faulty waveforms, quickly identifying deviations or anomalies. This comparison is invaluable for diagnosing complex issues, as it helps you to pinpoint specific faults or malfunctions in automotive systems. Additionally, it provides a reliable baseline for verifying repairs and ensuring system integrity.

Frequency counting

Accurately measures the frequency of a signal, which is essential for diagnosing components like engine control systems and sensors. This capability helps you to verify the operation of frequency-dependent systems and detect irregularities. It ensures that components are operating within their specified frequency ranges, critical for system reliability.

Masks and actions

Provide a way to define acceptable signal limits and automate responses when those limits are exceeded. This feature allows you to quickly identify out-of-spec signals and take corrective action, ensuring compliance with operational tolerances. It enhances efficiency by automating repetitive checks and reducing manual intervention.

Serial decoding

Simplifies the analysis of complex data communications by translating serial data protocols like CAN, LIN, or FlexRay into readable formats. This feature is crucial for diagnosing issues in modern vehicles' data networks, allowing you to pinpoint communication errors. It facilitates troubleshooting by making it easier to understand and interpret data exchanges.

Resolution enhance

Improves the signal resolution beyond the oscilloscope's hardware limitations, providing clearer and more detailed waveforms. This is particularly useful for identifying small signal changes and noise in critical diagnostic scenarios. It enhances the accuracy of measurements and diagnostics, ensuring more reliable conclusions.

Waveform navigator

Enables you to quickly scan through long recordings and locate specific events or points of interest. This tool is invaluable for analyzing large datasets, helping to efficiently identify anomalies or recurring patterns. It saves time by streamlining the process of reviewing and interpreting complex waveforms.

Comprehensive reporting and documentation

Advanced users often need to produce detailed reports and documentation for their diagnostic work.

PicoScope software has what you need:

Generate reports including relevant diagnostic data and waveform captures.
Export data in various formats (CSV, PDF, etc.) for further analysis or archiving.
Add annotations directly to waveforms, making it easier to document findings and share insights with colleagues or customers.

Which PicoScope and kit is for me?

2-Channel Scope only

This is perfect for a technician replacing a previous, or existing scope, who wants to just re-use their existing BNC leads but still gain access to PicoScope 7 and PicoBNC+ benefits. It is the lowest cost entry into Automotive PicoScope ownership and supports the full range of PicoBNC+ and BNC accessories so you can extend your capabilities as your needs grow.

PicoScope 4425A and 4225A Specifications

This table lists the specifications that are most important to the average customer using the PicoScope for automotive diagnostics. If you have a more specific use for the product (or are just curious), detailed specifications are below this table.

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4225A	PicoScope 4425A
Key specifications at a glance
Input channels	2	4
Bandwidth	20 MHz
Resolution	12 bits (16 bits enhanced)
Sampling rate	400 MS/s
Buffer memory	250 M samples
Input ranges (full scale)	±50 mV to ±200 V in 12 ranges
Software supplied	PicoScope®, PicoDiagnostics®
Language support	Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
PC and power requirements	Desktop or laptop running Windows 10 recommended Powered from PC USB port (USB 3.0 / 3.1 recommended; USB 2.0 compatible).

Detailed specifications

Some of our customers use our automotive oscilloscopes for vehicle design and development and other non-diagnostic purposes. For these customers we have provided detailed technical specifications.

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4225A	PicoScope 4425A
Oscilloscope specifications (vertical)
Bandwidth	20 MHz (10 MHz on ±50 mV range)
Input channels	2	4
Vertical resolution	12 bits
Enhanced Vertical resolution	16 bits
DC accuracy	±1% of full scale
Input Sensitivity	10 mV/div to 40 V/div
Input ranges (full scale)	±50 mV to ±200 V in 12 ranges
Input characteristics	1 MΩ in parallel with 24 pF
Input type	Floating single-ended BNC connector
Input coupling	Software selectable AC/DC
Overvoltage protection	±250 V (DC + AC peak)

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4225A	PicoScope 4425A
Oscilloscope — horizontal
Maximum sampling rate 1 channel in use 2 channels in use 3 or 4 channels in use	400 MS/s 200 MS/s 100 MS/s
Maximum sampling rate (USB streaming)	20 MS/s (USB 3.0) 10 MS/s (USB 2.0)
Buffer memory	16 bits
DC accuracy	250 M samples
Waveform buffer	Up to 10,000 waveforms
Timebase ranges	100 ns/div to 5000 s/div

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4225A	PicoScope 4425A
Dynamic performance (typical)
Crosstalk	4000:1, DC to 20 MHz
Harmonic distortion	< −60 dB
SFDR	> 60 dB
Noise	220 μV RMS on 50 mV range
Bandwidth flatness	DC to full bandwidth (+0.25 dB, −3 dB)
ADC ENOB	10.8 bits

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4225A	PicoScope 4425A
Triggers
Source	Any input channel
Basic triggers	Auto, repeat, single, none
Advanced triggers	Rising edge, falling edge, edge with hysteresis, pulse width, runt pulse, dropout, windowed
Maximum pre-trigger delay	Up to 100% of capture length
Maximum post-trigger delay	Up to 4 billion samples

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4225A	PicoScope 4425A
Spectrum analyzer
Frequency range	DC to 20 MHz
Display modes	Magnitude, average, peak hold
Windowing functions	Rectangular, Gaussian, triangular, Blackman, Blackman-Harris, Hamming, Hann, flat-top
Number of FFT points	Selectable from 128 up to 1 million in powers of 2
Scale / units	X axis : linear or log 10 Y axis : logarithmic (dbV, dBu, dBm, arbitrary) or linear (volts)

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4225A	PicoScope 4425A
Math channels
General functions	−x, x+y, x−y, x*y, x/y, x^y, sqrt, exp, ln, log, abs, norm, sign, sin, cos, tan, arcsin, arccos, arctan, sinh, cosh, tanh, derivative, integral, delay
Filter functions	Low pass, high pass, band stop, band pass
Graphing functions	Frequency, duty cycle
Multi-waveform functions	Min, max, average, peak
Operands	Input channel, reference waveforms, time, constants, pi

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4225A	PicoScope 4425A
Automatic measurements
Scope mode	AC RMS, true RMS, cycle time, DC average, duty cycle, falling rate, fall time, frequency, high pulse width, low pulse width, maximum, minimum, peak to peak, rise time, rising rate.
Spectrum mode	Frequency at peak, amplitude at peak, average amplitude at peak, total power, THD %, THD dB, THD+N, SFDR, SINAD, SNR, IMD
Statistics	Minimum, maximum, average and standard deviation

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4225A	PicoScope 4425A
Serial decoding
Protocols	CAN, CAN FD, FlexRay, LIN, I²C, UART/RS-232, SPI, I²S
Inputs	All input channels with any mixture of protocols

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4225A	PicoScope 4425A
Mask limit testing
Mask generation	Auto generate from captured waveform, manual drawing, manual coordinate entry
Actions	Highlight on screen, select in buffer overview, activate alarm
Statistics	Pass/fail, failure count, total count

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4225A	PicoScope 4425A
Alarms
Initiating events	Capture, buffer full, mask fail
Alarm actions	Beep, play sound, stop/restart capture, run executable, save current buffer/all buffers, trigger signal generator

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4225A	PicoScope 4425A
Data export
Output file formats	.bmp, .csv, .gif, .jpg, .mat (MATLAB 4), .pdf, .png, .psdata (PicoScope data), .pssettings (PicoScope settings), .txt
Output functions	Copy to clipboard, print

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4225A	PicoScope 4425A
Environmental
Operating environment Temperature range Humidity	0 °C to 40 °C (15 °C to 30 °C for quoted accuracy) 5% to 80% RH, non-condensing
Storage environment Temperature range Humidity	–20 to +60°C 5% to 95% RH, non–condensing

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4225A	PicoScope 4425A
Physical dimensions
Dimensions	190 x 160 x 40 mm (approx 7.5 x 6.3 x 1.6 in)
Weight	< 900 g (approx 2 lb)

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4225A	PicoScope 4425A
Software
Software included	PicoScope 7 oscilloscope software with waveform database and guided tests. PicoDiagnostics software
Languages	Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean*, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

For Korean software, please contact our Korean distributor Autotech

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4225A	PicoScope 4425A
General
Additional hardware (supplied)	USB cable, user manuals
PC requirements	Desktop or laptop running Windows 10 recommended (read more)
PC connectivity	Powered from PC USB port (USB 3.0 / 3.1 recommended, USB 2.0 compatible).
Power requirements	Powered from USB ports
Safety approvals	LVD compliant
EMC approvals	Tested to meet EN 61326-1:2006 and FCC Part 15 Subpart B
Environmental approvals	RoHS and WEEE compliant
Total satisfaction guarantee	In the event that this product does not fully meet your requirements you can return it for an exchange or refund. To claim, the product must be returned in good condition within 14 days.
Warranty	2 years

When operated in the presence of high EM fields, interference in the form of additional measurement noise may be experienced. This is no cause for concern but the user should endeavor to minimize any adverse effects so caused through careful positioning when in use and/or not operating close to potential sources of interference such as mobile telephone transmitters, antenna masts, etc.

PicoScope 4823 Specifications

This table lists the specifications that are most important to a PicoScope 4823 customer using the PicoScope for automotive diagnostics. If you have a more specific use for the product (or are just curious), detailed specifications are below this table..

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4823
Key specifications at a glance
Input channels	8
Bandwidth	20 MHz
Resolution	12 bits (16 bits enhanced)
Sampling rate	80 MS/s (1-4 channels in use) 40 MS/s (5-8 channels in use)
Buffer memory	250 M samples
Input ranges (full scale)	±10 mV to ±50 V in 12 ranges
Software supplied	PicoScope®, PicoDiagnostics®
Language support	Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
PC and power requirements	Desktop or laptop running Windows 10 (recommended) Powered from PC USB port (USB 3.0 / 3.1 recommended; USB 2.0 compatible).

Detailed specifications

Some of our customers use our automotive oscilloscopes for vehicle design and development and other non-diagnostic purposes. For these customers we have provided detailed technical specifications.

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4823
Oscilloscope specifications (vertical)
Input channels	8
Bandwidth	20 MHz (50 mV to 50 V ranges) 10 MHz (10 mV and 20 mV ranges)
Bandwidth	20 MHz (50 mV to 50 V ranges) 10 MHz (10 mV and 20 mV ranges)
Channels	8
Vertical resolution	12 bits
Enhanced vertical resolution	16 bits
DC accuracy	±1% of full scale ±300 μV
Input Sensitivity	2 mV/div to 10 V/div
Input ranges (full scale)	±10 mV to ±50 V in 12 ranges
Input characteristics	1 MΩ in parallel with 19 pF
Input type	BNC
Input coupling	Software selectable AC/DC
Overvoltage protection	±100 V (DC + AC peak)

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4823
Oscilloscope specifications (horizontal)
Maximum sampling rate 1-4 channels in use 5-8 channels in use	80 MS/s 40 MS/s
Maximum sampling rate (USB streaming)	20 MS/s (USB 3.0) 10 MS/s (USB 2.0)
Buffer memory	250 M samples
Waveform buffer	Up to 10,000 waveforms
Timebase ranges	100 ns/div to 5000 s/div

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4823
Dynamic performance (typical)
Crosstalk	76 dB, DC to 20 MHz
Harmonic distortion	< −60 dB
SFDR	> 60 dB
Noise	220 μV RMS on 50 mV range
Bandwidth flatness	DC to full bandwidth (+0.25 dB, −3 dB)
ADC ENOB	11.3 bits

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4823
Signal generator
Standard output signals	Sine, square, triangle, DC voltage, ramp, sinc, Gaussian, half-sine, white noise, PRBS
Standard signal frequency	DC to 1 MHz
Sweep modes	Up, down, dual
Triggering	Can trigger a counted number of waveform cycles or sweeps (up to 1 billion) from the scope trigger or manually from software.
Frequency accuracy	±20 ppm
Frequency resolution	< 20 MHz
Voltage range	±2 V
Amplitude and offset adjustment	Signal amplitude and offset within ± 2V range.
DC accuracy	±1% of full scale
Output characteristics	Rear-panel BNC, 600 Ω output impedance
Overvoltage protection	±10 V

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4823
Arbitrary waveform generator
Update rate	80 MS/s
Buffer size	16 kS
Resolution	14 bits

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4823
Triggers
Source	Any input channel
Basic triggers	Auto, repeat, single, none
Advanced triggers	Rising edge, falling edge, edge with hysteresis, pulse width, runt pulse, dropout, windowed
Maximum pre-trigger delay	Up to 100% of capture length
Maximum post-trigger delay	Up to 4 billion samples

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4823
Spectrum analyzer
Frequency range	DC to 20 MHz
Display modes	Magnitude, average, peak hold
Windowing functions	Rectangular, Gaussian, triangular, Blackman, Blackman-Harris, Hamming, Hann, flat-top
Number of FFT points	Selectable from 128 up to 1 million in powers of 2
Scale / units	X axis : linear or log 10 Y axis : logarithmic (dbV, dBu, dBm, arbitrary) or linear (volts)

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4823
Math channels
General functions	−x, x+y, x−y, x*y, x/y, x^y, sqrt, exp, ln, log, abs, norm, sign, sin, cos, tan, arcsin, arccos, arctan, sinh, cosh, tanh, derivative, integral, delay
Filter functions	Low pass, high pass, band stop, band pass
Graphing functions	Frequency, duty cycle
Multi-waveform functions	Min, max, average, peak
Operands	Input channel, reference waveforms, time, constants, pi

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4823
Automatic measurements
Scope mode	AC RMS, true RMS, cycle time, DC average, duty cycle, falling rate, fall time, frequency, high pulse width, low pulse width, maximum, minimum, peak to peak, rise time, rising rate.
Spectrum mode	Frequency at peak, amplitude at peak, average amplitude at peak, total power, THD %, THD dB, THD+N, SFDR, SINAD, SNR, IMD
Statistics	Minimum, maximum, average and standard deviation

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4823
Serial decoding
Protocols	CAN, LIN, I²C, UART/RS-232, SPI, I²S, FlexRay, CAN FD
Inputs	All input channels with any mixture of protocols

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4823
Mask limit testing
Mask generation	Auto generate from captured waveform, manual drawing, manual coordinate entry
Actions	Highlight on screen, select in buffer overview, activate alarm
Statistics	Pass/fail, failure count, total count

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4823
Alarms
Initiating events	Capture, buffer full, mask fail
Alarm actions	Beep, play sound, stop/restart capture, run executable, save current buffer/all buffers, trigger signal generator

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4823
Data export
Output file formats	BMP, CSV, GIF, JPG, MATLAB 4, PDF, PNG, PicoScope data, PicoScope settings, TXT
Output functions	Copy to clipboard, print

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4823
Environmental
Operating environment Temperature range Humidity	0 °C to 40 °C (20 °C to 30 °C for quoted accuracy) 5% to 80% RH, non-condensing
Storage environment Temperature range Humidity	–20 to +60°C 5% to 95% RH, non–condensing

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4823
Physical dimensions
Dimensions	190 x 160 x 40 mm (approx 7.5 x 6.3 x 1.6 in)
Weight	< 550 g (approx 1.2 lb)

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4823
Software
Software included	PicoScope 7 oscilloscope software with waveform database and guided tests. PicoDiagnostics software
Languages	Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean*, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

For Korean software, please contact our Korean distributor VNP InterBiz

PicoScope model	PicoScope 4823
General
Additional hardware (supplied)	USB cable, user manuals
PC requirements	Desktop or laptop running Windows 10 recommended (read more)
PC connectivity	Powered from PC USB port (USB 3.0 / 3.1 recommended, USB 2.0 compatible).
Power requirements	Powered from USB ports
Safety approvals	LVD compliant
EMC approvals	Tested to meet EN61326-1:2006 and FCC Part 15 Subpart B
Environmental approvals	RoHS and WEEE compliant
Total satisfaction guarantee	In the event that this product does not fully meet your requirements you can return it for an exchange or refund. To claim, the product must be returned in good condition within 14 days.
Warranty	2 years

When operated in the presence of high EM fields, interference in the form of additional measurement noise may be experienced. This is no cause for concern but the user should endeavour to minimise any adverse effects so caused through careful positioning when in use and/or not operating within close proximity of potential sources of interference such as mobile telephone transmitters, antenna masts, etc.

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User-friendly interface that doesn't overwhelm

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Which PicoScope and kit is for me?

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Which PicoScope and kit is for me?

4-Channel Starter Kit The 4 channel starter kit adds PicoBNC+ test leads and some selected adaptors to get you up and running with your 4425A scope straight away. The kit is supplied in a cardboard box to minimise expense or available in foam ideal for instant access in your existing tool trolley.

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PicoScope 4823 Specifications

Detailed specifications

4-Channel Starter Kit

The 4 channel starter kit adds PicoBNC+ test leads and some selected adaptors to get you up and running with your 4425A scope straight away. The kit is supplied in a cardboard box to minimise expense or available in foam ideal for instant access in your existing tool trolley.

4-Channel Starter Kit

The 4 channel starter kit adds PicoBNC+ test leads and some selected adaptors to get you up and running with your 4425A scope straight away. The kit is supplied in a cardboard box to minimise expense or available in foam ideal for instant access in your existing tool trolley.

4-Channel Starter Kit

The 4 channel starter kit adds PicoBNC+ test leads and some selected adaptors to get you up and running with your 4425A scope straight away. The kit is supplied in a cardboard box to minimise expense or available in foam ideal for instant access in your existing tool trolley.