PicoScope 7 Automotive
Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux, the next evolution of our diagnostic scope software is now available.
The PicoBNC+® equipped TA496 is a natural choice if you are a PicoScope 4225A and 4425A user looking to add a compact low amps clamp to your PicoScope probe collection.
The PicoBNC+® 60 A AC/DC compact current clamp’s reduced form factor fits comfortably in your hand and improves accessibility in tight and difficult to access test locations, making it easier to hold and use around vehicles.
The in-built PicoBNC+® technology makes the TA496 easy to use. As the clamp is scope-powered there are no batteries for you to change and it is always ready to go. Automatic probe recognition saves you from having to select the probe in the software. Automatic range switching means you don’t have to change the range on the probe itself, just select a range in the software and the probe will take care of itself. You don’t even have to zero the clamp, PicoBNC+® can take care of that too.
The clamp’s signal accuracy and clarity are improved, particularly in low current ranges. Its cleaner waveforms bring noticeably better diagnostic accuracy to your workshop.
Comparison of waveforms from TA018 (blue) and TA496 (red) current clamps showing the latter's improved accuracy.
The TA496 clamp is CAT II 300 V rated and double insulated so is suitable for use within a wide range of automotive environments.
You can use the TA496 to easily capture waveforms from many common, electronically controlled, actuators, such as:
You can even use it to capture parasitic battery drain and broadband lambda sensor waveforms.
Electrical characteristics | |
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Current measurement ranges | Two ranges: ±10 A peak, ±60 A peak |
Frequency range | DC to 40 kHz (−3 dB) |
Power control | Power on when PicoBNC+ is connected |
Resolution | 5 mA (with 20 kHz scope hardware filter and 500 Hz software filter) |
DC accuracy At 23 °C ± 5 °C, 70 %RH maximum When used with a PicoScope 4225A or 4425A oscilloscope |
0 to 60 A: ±4% of reading ± 630 mA 0 to 50 A: ±4% of reading ± 630 mA 0 to 20 A: ±2% of reading ± 190 mA 0 to 10 A: ±2% of reading ± 65 mA 0 to 5 A: ±2% of reading ± 35 mA 0 to 2 A: ±2% of reading ± 20 mA 0 to 1 A: ±2% of reading ± 20 mA 0 to 0.5 A: ±2% of reading ±20 mA |
Zero offset adjustment | Automatic on connection to PicoScope. Manual button in software. |
Coupling to PicoScope | AC/DC, selectable in software. |
Filtering | 20 kHz hardware lowpass filter in PicoScope. Enabled by default, selectable by user. |
Remanence (0 A—60 A—0 A) | 300 mA typical |
Working voltage | CAT II 300 V, pollution degree 2 |
General characteristics | |
Maximum conductor diameter | 9 mm (0.35") |
Output connection | PicoBNC+® |
Cable length | 2.85 m (9' 4") |
Dimensions | 167 mm x 68 mm x 26 mm (6.6" x 2.7" x 1.0") |
Weight | 0.25 kg (8.8 oz) |
Environmental specifications | |
Operating temperature range | 0 to 50 °C |
Storage temperature range | −20 to +70 °C |
Operating humidity | 70 %RH, max., noncondensing |
Storage humidity | 80 %RH, max., noncondensing |
Compliance | |
Safety | EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-032 |
Environmental | RoHS, WEEE |
EMC | CE, FCC, UKCA |
Parasitic drain test – battery |
Title | Language | Issue | Size | Updated | All products | All languages | All documents | Status |
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TA496 PicoBNC+ 60 A Current Clamp EU Declaration of Conformity | 1 | 1 MB | Apr 07 2022 | Current clamps | ||||
TA496 PicoBNC+ 60A current clamp FCC Declaration of Conformity | 1 | 171 KB | Sep 27 2022 | Current clamps | ||||
TA496 PicoBNC+ 60A current clamp UKCA Declaration of Conformity | 1 | 258 KB | Sep 27 2022 | Current clamps |
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