Summary of PICOSCOPE 4823 8-CHANNEL AUTOMOTIVE OSCILLOSCOPE HAS USB 3.0
The PicoScope 4823 is an eight-channel automotive oscilloscope featuring 12-bit resolution, 20MHz bandwidth, and a 256MSa buffer. It supports high-speed serial protocols like CAN FD and FlexRay, powered via USB 3.0. Available as a scope-only unit or an 8-channel Professional Kit with probes, it runs on PicoScope Automotive software for extensive diagnostics including cam timing and multi-component system analysis.
Parts used in the PicoScope 4823:
- PicoScope 4823 oscilloscope
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface
- Eight common-ground signal input channels
- Low-voltage arbitrary waveform generator
- PicoScope Automotive software
- Waveform Library reference signals
- Multiple probes (Professional Kit only)
- Accessories (Professional Kit only)
The PicoScope 4823 oscilloscope brings eight-channel high-speed performance to vehicle diagnosis. This deep-memory PicoScope provides 12-bit resolution, 20MHz bandwidth, a 256MSa buffer memory, and a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface.
Saelig Company, Inc. has introduced the Pico Technology PicoScope 4823 – the world’s first high-speed, high-resolution, 8-channel automotive oscilloscope. It is fast enough for decoding the latest commonly used serial protocols used in vehicles, such as CAN, CAN FD, and FlexRay. The 4823 scope offers eight common-ground signal input channels with a maximum input range of 50V and protection to 100V. The oscilloscope’s maximum sample rate of 80MSa/s (10MSa/s when using all eight channels) is sufficient to be able to see subtle signal anomalies in vehicle sensor output. This PicoScope provides 12-bit resolution, 20MHz bandwidth, a 256MSa buffer memory, and a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface. The deep memory can capture several seconds of data at the full sampling rate, which is ideal for evaluating long serial data records or intermittent glitches.
The 4823 operates with the well-known, versatile PC-based PicoScope Automotive software which includes more than 150 guided automotive tests, and provides access to thousands of automotive reference signal comparisons in Pico’s Waveform Library. Software tools included in PicoScope software include the waveform buffer, mask limit test, and serial decode. Powered solely from a USB port, the compact PicoScope 4823 is also perfect for field use since it even includes a low-voltage arbitrary waveform generator.
Diagnostic applications for the Picoscope 4823 automotive oscilloscope include:
- V6/V8 Cam timing (4/6 cams plus crank, and sometimes a WPS), and VVT timing systems
- Trucks, construction and agriculture equipment analysis which typically requires a mix of electrical and hydraulic measurements on multiple valves simultaneously to diagnose problems with system interactions
- Broad system diagnosis on multiple components (including power, ground, signals, current)
- Diagnosing faults on multiple serial busses (CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay)
PicoScope test equipment is used and trusted worldwide by both manufacturers’ and independent repair shops because it gives the capability, confidence, and support required to quickly find and verify the solutions for most vehicle faults. Made by Pico Technology, Europe’s award-winning test and measurement manufacturer, the PicoScope 4823 comes as a scope-only (PQ185) or as an 8-channel Professional Kit (PQ184) with multiple probes and accessories, and is available now from their USA technical distributor Saelig Company, Inc.
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- What is the maximum sample rate of the PicoScope 4823?
The maximum sample rate is 80MSa/s when using fewer than eight channels, or 10MSa/s when using all eight channels. - Can the PicoScope 4823 decode modern vehicle serial protocols?
Yes, it is fast enough to decode commonly used serial protocols such as CAN, CAN FD, LIN, and FlexRay. - How is the PicoScope 4823 powered?
The device is powered solely from a USB port. - What is the input range and protection level of the channels?
The oscilloscope offers a maximum input range of 50V with protection up to 100V. - Does the PicoScope 4823 include a waveform generator?
Yes, it includes a low-voltage arbitrary waveform generator. - What software does the PicoScope 4823 operate with?
It operates with the PC-based PicoScope Automotive software which includes over 150 guided tests. - What diagnostic applications are supported by this oscilloscope?
Applications include V6/V8 cam timing, truck and agriculture equipment analysis, broad system diagnosis, and fault diagnosis on multiple serial busses. - Is the PicoScope 4823 available as a standalone unit?
Yes, it is available as a scope-only unit designated as PQ185. - What is included in the 8-channel Professional Kit?
The Professional Kit (PQ184) comes with the scope plus multiple probes and accessories. - Where can the PicoScope 4823 be purchased in the USA?
It is available from Saelig Company, Inc., which acts as the USA technical distributor.
