PicoScope 4823 8-Ch Automotive Scope (PQ185)

The PicoScope 4823 is the world’s first high-speed, high-resolution, 8-channel automotive oscilloscope, which is fast enough for CAN, CAN FD, and FlexRay serial data decoding. It features a common-ground configuration, a maximum input range of 50V (protected to 100V), and a maximum sample rate of 80MS/s (10MS/s if using all 8 channels).It is pre-configured for compatible automotive probes and includes more than 150 Guided tests, plus access to thousands of comparisons in the Pico waveform library which now supports 8 channels. The 4823 scope features protection fuses on each of the eight inputs. The PicoScope 4823 is available as the oscilloscope alone or in the Pico PQ184 Professional Diagnostic Kit, which also includes 2000A, 30A and 60A current clamps, secondary ignition leads, coil-on-plug probe, a full set of fuse extension leads, eight test leads and a comprehensive set of adaptors. 

With 12-bit resolution, a 20 MHz bandwidth, and 256MSa buffer memory, the 4823’s SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface connects rapidly with a PC running Pico Technology’s versatile PicoScope 7 Automotive software.

Why is an 8-channel scope needed for automotive work? It allows for the simultaneous measurement of multiple signals, which is essential for complex systems like V6/V8 cam timing and VVT timing systems. The automotive PicoScope 4823 can handle a wide range of vehicle diagnostic needs, including electrical and hydraulic measurements on multiple valves; trucks, construction and agricultural equipment often need to monitor a mix of electrical and hydraulic measurements on multiple valves simultaneously to diagnose system problems. 

This high-performance scope, like other PicoScopes, is trusted by master techs, diagnostic educators, and large-scale maintenance operations around the globe. With eight independent channels, it streamlines multi-sensor testing and whole-vehicle diagnostics in real time.

• fast enough for CAN, CAN FD, and FlexRay including serial data decoding
• pre-configured for automotive probes
• compatible with Pico Automotive software which includes more than 150 Guided tests
• provides access to the Pico waveform library which now supports 8 channels
• 12-bit resolution
• 20 MHz bandwidth
• 256 MS buffer memory
• SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface

• 50V vs 200V inputs 
• 80MS/s vs 400MS/s
• Common ground vs Floating inputs
• No ConnectDetect™ vs ConnectDetect™
• No hardware filter available vs Hardware filter available
• No bracket vs Integral hanging bracket
• End caps vs Protective rubber boot

• V6/V8 Cam timing (4/6 cams plus crank, and sometimes a WPS), and VVT timing systems.
• Trucks, construction and agriculture equipment where technicians require a mix of electrical and hydraulic measurements on multiple valves simultaneously to diagnose problems with system
• interaction.
• Full system diagnosis on components (including power, ground, signals, current)
• General engine diagnostics