I have downloaded the software for the 4423 scope and been spending time reading the online help along with learning to navigate my way round the menus of the scope functions. On the 4423 the channels A and B say 100V peak max, I have not found any information about these two channels to date, I am assuming that if I were to measure primary ignition waveforms I would not use channels A or B?
Or do I need the attenuators 10:1 and 20:1?
Any advice more than welcome, I'd like to start off using the scope on the right understandings
The M1007 probe is really a T&M product; the lead is too short and not well suited to Automotive Mechatraonics they were a means to an end to measure FlexRay signals. I have a couple of them and they have never been out of the packets they came in!
Along with some PP198 20:1 attenuators (not sure if these are still available from Pico direct but they are out there if you look.)
Main thing to remember about the 4000 series is that all the channel grounds are connected that can be a good thing in some situations and a bad thing in others.
As with all tools the Pico range of oscilloscopes are a great tool but they are massively enhanced by good training; the investment in which will re-pay itself many times over. The tool represents an opportunity! Training, knowledge, dedication and practice is what makes the whole thing fly.
PicoKev wrote:
Main thing to remember about the 4000 series is that all the channel grounds are connected that can be a good thing in some situations and a bad thing in others.
Personally I've not found it any help that all grounds connected?
Thanks PicoKev for all the effort you have put in there, very much appreciated.
With regards to the leads sets a125 - ta128 and a199 - ta202, I do have a set of four of those leads but from the descriptions I can't make my mind up which set I have!!
I just need a lot of practice now learning to use this marvelous scope and I am finally starting my two year refresher course in automotive electronics Monday evening
Hopefully I can start to provide real working examples of problem vehicles and receive some valuable knowledge and understanding from you more experienced professionals
Last edited by Technician on Thu Sep 14, 2017 8:55 am, edited 1 time in total.
What college? And what course? Link to course objectives would be good!
On a personal note please do not bother to quote large parts of, and or complete posts. It is entirely pointless, makes the forum slower to load and wastes bandwidth and data allowances for everyone. It also makes threads hard work to read and probably means that some people may not be bothered to reply and or help out. Nothing personal just my opinion!