PicoScope Accessories & Techniques

In the PicoScope Accessories & Techniques course, you’ll learn how to get the most out of PicoScope diagnostic tools and their key accessories for advanced automotive troubleshooting. The course covers practical setup and usage of tools like the Pico NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) kit, Mixmaster 12-channel ignition signal mixer, ultrasonic parking sensor detector, waveform overlay software, and the WPS500 pressure transducer. Through real-world case studies and demonstrations, you’ll see how these accessories can help pinpoint issues such as driveline vibrations, ignition faults, sensor failures, and engine mechanical problems.

By taking this course, you can expect to gain hands-on knowledge in:

• Setting up and interpreting NVH data to diagnose vibration issues
• Capturing and analyzing ignition waveforms for all cylinders at once
• Using ultrasonic tools to quickly identify faulty parking sensors
• Applying waveform overlays to identify cylinder events and timing issues
• Performing voltage drop tests and in-cylinder pressure analysis for deeper diagnostics

Whether you’re new to PicoScope or looking to expand your diagnostic capabilities, this course will help you use these accessories more effectively to solve complex automotive problems.

This course will guide you through the essential accessories and advanced techniques for using PicoScope diagnostic tools in automotive troubleshooting. Each module focuses on a specific accessory or method, showing you how to set up, use, and interpret results for real-world vehicle diagnostics.

Here’s what will be covered:

• How to use the Pico NVH kit to diagnose noise, vibration, and harshness issues, including sensor setup, data entry, and interpreting vibration sources.
• Setting up the Mixmaster 12-channel ignition signal mixer to capture and analyze ignition waveforms from all cylinders at once, including correct lead placement and waveform interpretation.
• Using the ultrasonic parking sensor detector to quickly find faulty park assist sensors, even when scan tool data is limited.
• Applying the Waveform Overlay Tool to identify cylinder events, firing order, and timing issues by overlaying reference markers and templates on live waveforms.
• Performing voltage drop tests on fuel pumps using PicoScope’s math channel features to pinpoint electrical issues.
• Setting up and using the WPS500 pressure transducer for in-cylinder pressure testing, crankcase pressure analysis, and vacuum testing, with demonstrations of real diagnostic scenarios.
• Real-world case studies, such as diagnosing a driveline vibration on a Nissan Rogue and a cylinder misfire on a Jeep Grand Cherokee, showing step-by-step how PicoScope accessories help identify root causes.

By the end of the course, you’ll know how to set up and use these PicoScope accessories, interpret the data they provide, and apply these techniques to solve complex automotive problems more efficiently. The course is suitable for both beginners and experienced technicians looking to expand their diagnostic skills.