Speed sensor diagnoses

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Speed sensor diagnoses

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Hi, Can somedody tell me if it is possible to view a waveform from a speed sensor (inductive sensor),using the 4423 scope ? The sensor produces AC voltage of approx 1.2 VAC. :?:
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I've not got much experience with the scope, but that shouldn't be a problem :)

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medroberts wrote:Hi, Can somedody tell me if it is possible to view a waveform from a speed sensor (inductive sensor),using the 4423 scope ? The sensor produces AC voltage of approx 1.2 VAC. :?:
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I would hope so if VR CKP sensors are possible .....

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Everybody, Thanks for the answer. Sorry Iam asking dumb questions,but I have never used an scope before. Iam an agri-engineer (dealer based)and Iam seriously considering a picoscope 4423.The agri industry is getting increasingly more complex with electrionic systems :shock: . Do you think a scope would benifit my diagnostics greatly ?
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The agri industry is getting increasingly more complex with electrionic systems
In what way ?
Management systems/communication networks ?
'magic eye' types of sensor ?
Solenoid valves/blocks with there own controllers etc ?

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Med - Have you downloaded the software to have a play with? It's free and will work in demo mode.

You will find loads of samples to look at.

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Robski,
The kind of systems we work on include, engine management,transmission and hydraulic management systems.
All of which are ECU controlled and use CAN networks.Obviously the systems incorperate sensors,actuators i.e spool/soleniods etc We use manufactures diagnostic software, but this does not give you the possibility to view signals/waveforms ,such as PWM signals etc. We get more and more intermittent faults :cry: ,which I was hoping I could capture using a scope ? Please give me your thoughts............
Cheers, Med.

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which I was hoping I could capture using a scope ? Please give me your thoughts............
yup buy one 8)

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