Starter & Diagnostic Kits
The PicoScope Starter Kits and the Diagnostic Kits are available in 2 and 4-Channel versions and have everything you need to start your diagnostic journey. You can add to your Kits to increase functionality as needed.
A few test examples are shown below. However, adding these three items allows you to perform many more tests than are possible with the Starter Kits.
Starter Kits have the essentials to allow you to perform a number of tests. You can expand your Kit as necessary thereby increasing the number of tests you can perform by purchasing extra accessories.
Along with the 2 and 4-Channel PicoScope, you also receive our award winning PicoDiagnostics software. It includes a Battery Test which tests the starting and charging system on the vehicle. This is used to test batteries and charging systems by both vehicle manufacturers and independent workshops.
When you add the 2000A Current Clamp, you have everything you need to run the Vehicle Battery, Starter Motor, Alternator and Regulator Test and you can monitor the starter current on both petrol and diesel vehicles.
We recommend adding the PICO-TA499 10:1 Scope Probe and Adaptor to your PicoScope Starter Kit. The old 4x25 starter kits used to have an attenuator but the attenuator does not work well with the newer 4x25A scopes. Primary ignition produces spikes of about 400V. That is considerably more than the maximum voltage of 200V that the inputs can take. The probe allows you to test primary ignition and protects the scope like the old attenuator used to. (Also included in the Diagnostic Kit, below)
4225A 2-Channel Starter Kit Contents | |||||
1 | 4225A 2-Channel Automotive Oscilloscope | ||||
1 | PicoBNC+ Test Lead: 4mm Permanent Ground 3m Blue | 1 | PicoBNC+ Test Lead: 4mm Permanent Ground 3m Red | ||
1 | Battery Clip (black) | 1 | Battery Clip (red) | ||
1 | Flexible Back-pinning Probe (Black) | 1 | Flexible Back-pinning Probe (Red) | ||
1 | Small Crocodile Clip (black) | 1 | Small Crocodile Clip (red) | ||
1 | 1.8m USB Cable - Blue | 1 | Optional Carry Case and / or Foam Tray |
4425A 4-Channel Starter Kit Contents | |||||
1 | 4425A 4-Channel Automotive Oscilloscope | ||||
1 | PicoBNC+ Test Lead: 4mm Permanent Ground 3m Blue | 1 | PicoBNC+ Test Lead: 4mm Permanent Ground 3m Red | ||
1 | Battery Clip (black) | 1 | Battery Clip (red) | ||
1 | PicoBNC+ Test Lead: 4mm Permanent Ground 3m Green | 1 | PicoBNC+ Test Lead: 4mm Permanent Ground 3m Yellow | ||
2 | Battery Clip (Black) | 2 | Battery Clip (Red) | ||
2 | Flexible Back-pinning Probe (Black) | 2 | Flexible Back-pinning Probe (Red) | ||
2 | Small Crocodile Clip (Black) | 2 | Small Crocodile Clip (Red) | ||
1 | 1.8m USB Cable - Blue | 1 | Optional Carry Case and / or Foam Tray |
Example Tests | ||||
Compression Test | MAF Sensor | Cooling Fan | Primary Ignition | |
Cylinder Balance | MAP | Fuel Pump | SAW Signal | |
Camshaft | Pedal Sensor | Stepper Motors | Cam vs. Crank Position Sensors | |
Crankshaft | Road Speed | Throttle Servo | Primary Ignition vs. Crank | |
Distributor Pick-Up | Solenoid Valve | Amplifier Earth | ||
Fuel Pressure | Temperature Sensor | Amplifier Signal | ||
Lambda | Throttle Position | Primary |
Please have a look at our comprehensive list of Automotive Guided Tests. NB Some tests may require additional accessories that may not be supplied with these Kits.