PicoScope 3000 Series Automotive Oscilloscopes (‘Labscopes’)

Do you want an automotive oscilloscope that is affordable and easy-to-use?

PicoScope 3000 Series automotive oscilloscopes (also known as ‘labscopes’) are specifically designed for use only in automotive applications. With features such as high-resolution and accuracy, a large memory buffer and a high-speed USB connection, PicoScope 3000 automotive oscilloscopes offer unrivalled performance in their price range, and are suitable for use in all but the most demanding automotive applications.

Two different PicoScope 3000 labscopes are available: the PicoScope 3223 2-channel oscilloscope, and the PicoScope 3423 4-channel oscilloscope.

For users on a restricted budget, or without a USB compatible PC, the ADC-212 lab scope can be connected to a parallel port, and is suitable for basic automotive fault diagnosis.

The PicoScope 3223 is a dual-channel oscilloscope and is capable of capturing waveforms from up to 2 sensors at once. To make it easier to diagnose faults on complicated systems, the 4-channel PicoScope 3423 can capture waveforms from up to 4 sensors at once. For example, with a PicoScope 3423 you are able to capture the injector voltage signals from all 4 injectors from Bank 1 of a V8 cylinder engine.

Easily capture large and complex waveforms

The 512,000 sample buffer of the PicoScope automotive oscilloscope range allows complex waveforms to be captured in great detail — even if they last for long periods of time; whilst the high, 12-bit, resolution makes it possible to expand the captured waveform to allow you to examine every last detail of the waveform.

Fast and easy to use

Just plug your PicoScope into the USB port on any standard Windows based PC, load the supplied PicoScope Automotive software, and then simply select the component/system to be tested from a drop down menu. The software will automatically configure the scope for you as well as give you advice on what the waveform should look like, and general technical information on the item being tested.

Looking at unknown signals is also quick and easy thanks to PicoScope’s Auto Setup function: simply click the Auto Setup button and PicoScope will automatically set up the timebase, channels and trigger configuration to display any signals that it finds on your oscilloscope’s inputs.

In the workshop or on the road — the choice is yours

The PicoScope is powered directly from the USB port of your computer — eliminating the need for power leads or battery packs, and making the PicoScope suitable for use both for workshop-based and mobile automotive diagnostics.

Your complete automotive diagnostic solution

PicoScope automotive oscilloscopes are available separately or as part of a Pico Automotive Diagnostics Kit.

Designed by automotive enthusiasts, Pico’s award-winning automotive kits contain all you need to test and measure virtually all of the electrical and electronic components and circuits in any modern vehicle — all in an easy-to-carry case that protects your kit and ensures you never have to search for that elusive test lead, clip or probe.

Specifications

	PicoScope 3223	PicoScope 3423
Resolution	12 bits
Channels	2 x BNC	4 x BNC
Voltage ranges	±20 mV to 50 V in 11 ranges
Overload protection	±100 V
Inputs	1 MΩ resistance 20 pF capacitance
Sampling rate	20 MS/s (1 channel) 10 MS/s (2 channels)	20 MS/s (1 channel) 10 MS/s (2 channels) 5 MS/s (3 or 4 channels)
Accuracy	±1%
Analog bandwidth	10 MHz
Buffer size	512 k samples
Dimensions	140 x 190 x 45 mm   (5.51 x 7.48 x 1.77 in)
PC Connection	USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible) — cable supplied
Power supply	From USB port (500 mA @ 4.5V)
Environmental	20 °C to 30 °C for quoted accuracy, 0 °C to 70 °C overall. 20 to 90% RH
Supplied software	PicoScope Automotive for Windows XP (SP2) and Vista
PC requirements	Processor: Pentium class processor or equivalent Memory: 32 MB minimum Disk space: 10 MB minimum Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista Ports: USB 1.1 compliant port minimum. USB 2.0 compliant port recommended. Must be connected direct to the port or a powered USB hub
Price (Scope & Software only) * US Dollar and Euro prices are approximate.	£399.00 $658.35* €498.75*	£699.00 $1153.35* €873.75*