Summary of PICOSCOPE AUTOMOTIVE OSCILLOSCOPES WITH SMART ACCESSORY INTERFACES
This article introduces the PicoScope 4425A and 4225A diagnostic oscilloscopes, featuring the new PicoBNC+ interface for powered and intelligent accessories. These models combine existing strengths with automatic probe detection, floating inputs, high sample rates, and SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectivity. The design ensures backward compatibility with standard BNC probes while offering plug-and-play functionality, interactive LEDs, and software-controlled settings to enhance diagnostic efficiency and ease of use for automotive applications.
Parts used in the PicoScope 4x25A Automotive Oscilloscope:
- PicoScope 4425A (4-channel configuration)
- PicoScope 4225A (2-channel configuration)
- PicoBNC+ connector
- Standard BNC connectors
- Active digital connections
- Power connections
- Interactive LEDs
- Current clamps
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface
This latest diagnostic PicoScope design retains all the strengths of the existing 4425/4225 automotive scopes but adds smart interfaces for powered and intelligent accessories for increased efficiency.
Saelig Company, Inc. has introduced the new PicoScope 4425A and 4225A diagnostic oscilloscopes, available in 4-channel and 2-channel configurations. This latest diagnostic PicoScope design combines all the strengths of the existing 4425/4225 automotive scopes but adds smart interfaces for powered and intelligent accessories. The new accessory interface, called PicoBNC+™, combines the standard BNC connector with active digital and power connections. The 4425A and 4225A will also work with existing BNC probes and accessories, preserving previous accessory investments.
The many features of this new scope series include: automatic probe detection (ConnectDetect), ±200V voltage input range, floating inputs, high sample rate (up to 400MSa/s), high vertical resolution (12-bit to 16-bit enhanced), a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface, 20MHz bandwidth, advanced triggers, advanced filtering, large buffer memory (250MSa), math channels, measurement & phase rulers, Pico waveform library, more than 150 guided tests, and free lifetime Pico software upgrades.
The new 4x25A models make it even easier and more intuitive to use, with new test capabilities and future-proofing as part of the design. The new PicoBNC+ connection is a plug-and-play ‘push to connect’ design. Interactive LEDs on the scope match the color-coding on the probes when they are connected. Probes are automatically recognized by the PicoSoft software and settings are adjusted accordingly, making diagnostics even faster and easier with the PicoScope 4x25A automotive oscilloscopes. PicoBNC+ probe recognition saves time, reduces errors, and allows new users to become confident and comfortable faster than before. PicoBNC+ powered probes mean that current clamps are always ready for action, with no checking of batteries or limited long-term measurements. PicoBNC+ software control provides Auto-zero for probes, avoids manual switch settings, and simplifies probe setup.
Channel status LEDs indicate the appropriate probe/channel connection, and which channels are in use. The probe mismatch test in PicoScope 7 software eliminates the chance of accidental incorrect setup or erroneous measurements. In addition to all the new features, the 4x425A scopes still offer all the benefits of the previous versatile 4425 PicoScopes.
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- What is the main improvement in the new PicoScope 4425A and 4225A?
The new design adds smart interfaces for powered and intelligent accessories called PicoBNC+ while retaining all strengths of the existing 4425/4225 scopes. - How does the PicoBNC+ connection work?
It features a plug-and-play push to connect design that combines standard BNC connectors with active digital and power connections. - Can existing BNC probes be used with these new scopes?
Yes, the 4425A and 4225A will work with existing BNC probes and accessories to preserve previous investments. - Does the device automatically detect probes?
Yes, it includes ConnectDetect which allows PicoSoft software to automatically recognize probes and adjust settings accordingly. - What benefit do PicoBNC+ powered probes offer?
They ensure current clamps are always ready for action without needing to check batteries or limit long-term measurements. - How does the scope indicate channel status?
Channel status LEDs indicate the appropriate probe/channel connection and show which channels are currently in use. - What feature prevents incorrect setup in the software?
The probe mismatch test in PicoScope 7 software eliminates the chance of accidental incorrect setup or erroneous measurements. - What is the maximum sample rate of this oscilloscope series?
The series offers a high sample rate of up to 400MSa/s.
