PicoScope 7 Automotive Software has significantly upgraded its Automotive Waveform Library, offering enhanced waveform management and performance. This update allows technicians to efficiently manage their waveform collections by updating or deleting uploaded waveforms directly within the library. The streamlined upload process now runs in the background, enabling users to continue their diagnostic work uninterrupted. Server improvements also provide faster searching and downloading of waveforms, both user-uploaded and shared. Numerous behind-the-scenes updates ensure data integrity and consistency within the automotive waveform library.
Leveraging the Automotive Waveform Library for Diagnostics
Waveforms are essential reference data for technicians using oscilloscopes, enabling quick pass/fail diagnostic decisions. However, the vast range of vehicle models, complex systems, and diverse fault conditions can make finding a relevant reference waveform challenging. The Pico Technology automotive waveform library addresses this challenge by allowing technicians to build their own waveform collections and access waveforms shared by others. This free waveform backup service is accessible from any PC with a connected Automotive PicoScope, providing a powerful diagnostic resource.
The ever-expanding automotive waveform library significantly increases the likelihood of diagnostic success. Users frequently report the library’s effectiveness in confirming diagnoses and assisting with test setup and configuration. Beyond technicians, this resource benefits technical support staff, service managers, dealerships, and warranty claim handlers, enabling them to store, share, and reference critical waveforms for common faults or warranty assessment. No other reference waveform library offers this comprehensive functionality.
Accessing the PicoScope Automotive Waveform Library
To access the automotive waveform library, you’ll need:
- A connected Automotive PicoScope (non-automotive models like the 2204A are incompatible).
- A working internet connection.
- PicoScope 7 Automotive Software installed and running.
- Pico Automotive forum credentials.
The Waveform Library Browser provides extensive search options, enabling users to find relevant waveforms by manufacturer, model, or even engine code. This allows for locating waveforms applicable to various models sharing the same engine, even if not explicitly saved under the initial search terms.
Guided Tests: Another Valuable Waveform Resource
In addition to the automotive waveform library, PicoScope offers a growing collection of Guided Tests with example waveforms. These examples demonstrate potential waveform captures for specific tests, aiding in setup and execution. Guided Tests automatically configure the software with appropriate settings and provide valuable technical information, troubleshooting guidance, and access to reference waveforms.
These resources are invaluable for capturing and analyzing your own waveforms. Guided Tests are accessible within the PicoScope Automotive software and on the Pico Auto website.
The automotive waveform library is available to all customers who have purchased an automotive oscilloscope or kit from Pico Auto here.
