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by Steve Smith
Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:33 am
Forum: PicoDiagnostics NVH
Topic: Interpretation
Replies: 6
Views: 18932

Re: Interpretation

Hello Rudolf and thank you for the feedback, no need to apologise I know what it’s like Forgive me here as I am just trying to clarify the following: We are unable to confirm if this vibration was present before the repairs? Given the customer is complaining of the vibration in the cabin, lets stick...
by Steve Smith
Thu Jan 25, 2018 1:23 pm
Forum: PicoDiagnostics software
Topic: Recognition of Picoscope 4425 fails in Windows 7
Replies: 12
Views: 25029

Re: Recognition of Picoscope 4425 fails in Windows 7

Hello and thank you for your feedback and so sorry this is not resolved. Could I ask if you have access to a double headed USB 2.0 lead I ask this because it does sound like current limitation to the Pico Device via USB 3.0 sockets/laptop At the point of connection to your scope (Handshake) load is ...
by Steve Smith
Wed Jan 24, 2018 10:01 am
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: CDI Ignition waveforms for Motorcycle
Replies: 1
Views: 3043

Re: CDI Ignition waveforms for Motorcycle

Hello Brian, thank you for the post. You are correct and I apologise in advance as we should have a Guided Test to incorporate CDI This is on our list and we will get to it rest assured. The Waveform Library has a number of examples of Motorcycle ignition systems (inc. CDI) which is also utilised on...
by Steve Smith
Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:20 am
Forum: PicoDiagnostics NVH
Topic: Interpretation
Replies: 6
Views: 18932

Re: Interpretation

Hello Rudolf thank you for your post. Looking at your captured data we have a considerable E2 (Second order engine vibration) This is characteristic with 4 cylinder engines but certainly not at this level (Unless the accelerometer was mounted on the engine itself) You mentioned in your post the acce...
by Steve Smith
Tue Jan 23, 2018 11:59 am
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Blower Motor Current v Blower Motor Speed
Replies: 4
Views: 14306

Re: Blower Motor Current v Blower Motor Speed

Here is a brief video on the method for graphing the Fan Motor Speed.
Motor Speed Math Channel Creation.mp4
RPM Math Channel
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I have opted for RPM as this is easier to interpret.

I hope this helps, take care.......Steve
by Steve Smith
Mon Jan 22, 2018 12:42 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Blower Motor Current v Blower Motor Speed
Replies: 4
Views: 14306

Re: Blower Motor Current v Blower Motor Speed

Hello and thank you for the feedback The speed signal of the Fan Motor was captured using the Pico Optical Sensor kit https://www.picoauto.com/products/nvh-accessories/optical-sensor-kit Here we place a piece of reflective tape anywhere about the motor armature. The Optical Sensor light beam is then...
by Steve Smith
Mon Jan 22, 2018 12:10 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hey all
Replies: 1
Views: 2840

Re: Hey all

Hello Nev, welcome to the forum Please feel free to use all the training and education facilities at your disposal here and also at our website https://www.picoauto.com/ The following links will most certainly help https://www.picoauto.com/library/training https://www.picoauto.com/library/automotive...
by Steve Smith
Fri Jan 19, 2018 1:13 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Blower Motor Current v Blower Motor Speed
Replies: 4
Views: 14306

Blower Motor Current v Blower Motor Speed

I hope this may be of interest as I often thought the restriction of airflow across a typical blower motor (Heater Fan etc.) would result in excessive current draw and hence a blown fuse. This was misunderstanding on my behalf (now clarified) thanks to a recent experiment proving otherwise. Long sto...
by Steve Smith
Thu Jan 18, 2018 10:15 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Member
Replies: 1
Views: 2369

Re: New Member

Hello Fabio welcome to the forum, thank you for posting and introducing yourself

Your English is fine and we look forward to exchanging knowledge with you on a number of topics

Take care.......Steve
by Steve Smith
Mon Jan 15, 2018 11:24 am
Forum: Case studies
Topic: Opel Astra H 2010 Z18XER VVT problems
Replies: 2
Views: 6753

Re: Opel Astra H 2010 Z18XER VVT problems

Hello and thank you for taking the time out to post this information. Sharing such knowledge is very generous indeed and will help others in the future no doubt. Like the role we have is not difficult enough, we are now contending with inferior replacement parts, often branded with names we can trus...