Received: (qmail 27951 invoked by uid 700); 4 Feb 2011 16:54:50 -0000 Received: from unknown (HELO mail.picotech.com) (77.68.45.239) by 0 with SMTP; 4 Feb 2011 16:54:50 -0000 Received: from localhost (localhost.localdomain [127.0.0.1]) by mail.picotech.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 9A69E3D811A for ; Fri, 4 Feb 2011 16:54:47 +0000 (GMT) X-Virus-Scanned: Debian amavisd-new at mail.picotech.com Received: from mail.picotech.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (mail.picotech.com [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with ESMTP id oVLxaQFQjaNQ for ; Fri, 4 Feb 2011 16:54:40 +0000 (GMT) Received: from www.picotech.com (server7160.dedicated.webfusion.co.uk [94.136.50.30]) by mail.picotech.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id DFD673D8115 for ; Fri, 4 Feb 2011 16:54:39 +0000 (GMT) Recieved: Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 16:55:40 +0000 MIME-Version: 1.0 To: chhan@hanitech.co.kr X-asapro-mstatus:mailing : chhan@hanitech.co.kr From: Pico Technology Subject: Automotive Newsletter Message-ID: <5f296a31ac1cd6c5dc0909aecb148b62@www.picotech.com> X-Priority: 3 X-Mailer: PHPMailer [version 1.73] X-Mailer: phplist v2.10.10 X-MessageID: 485 X-ListMember: chhan@hanitech.co.kr Precedence: bulk MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="b1_5f296a31ac1cd6c5dc0909aecb148b62" --b1_5f296a31ac1cd6c5dc0909aecb148b62 Content-Type: text/plain; charset = "UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Pico Technology Automotive Diagnostics Newsletter January 2011 Here is your latest Automotive Diagnostics update. 1. New case study: HDi Pressure Control 2. New Product: TA129 Universal Vacuum Adaptor 3. Drive towards a new career in 2011! 4. Training courses 5. Forthcoming exhibitions and events 6. Latest software releases 7. About this newsletter 8. Contact details 1. New case study: HDi Pressure Control ============================================================= Intermittent faults are the bane of our lives in the garage and often a fault can happen before your eyes, but might pass without a chance to spot the glitch on your scan-tool or to take a measurement with your multimeter. Recently though we were fortunate to have the scope set up whilst a problematic Peugeot faltered before our eyes, thankfully the scope was gathering data. This Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI was reported to be randomly losing power and bringing on the MIL(Malfunction Indicator Lamp)... For the full story read "HDi Pressure Control" by Dave Hill of London Road Garage: http://www.picoauto.com/tutorials/hdi-pressure-control.html?enews=a110101 2. New Product: TA129 Universal Vacuum Adaptor ========================================= As part of our continued efforts to expand our range of pressure sensor accessories, we have now released a brass bi-conical universal vacuum adaptor. This can be used to allow the WPS and First Look Sensor hoses to be connected to various sizes of smaller vacuum hoses within an engine bay. The adaptor fits vacuum tubes with internal diameters ranging from approximately 8.5 mm or 5/16", to 2.8 mm or 1/8". For further information view the product page (http://www.picoauto.com/pressure-transducer.html#TA129?enews=a110102). 3. Drive towards a new career in 2011! ====================================== Perhaps 2011 will be the year in which you discover the benefits of working for Pico Technology: * Design and development of exciting new products * A culture of constant technical innovation * Opportunities in test and measurement, and prestigious automotive, markets * A company that frequently wins awards We currently have the following vacancies, but don't worry if you don't fit exactly into any of these categories. We are always looking for design talent. * Development Engineer - Windows Desktop Application Software * Development Engineer - Analog Hardware * Development Engineer - Hardware Find details of these positions, and an online application form at: http://www.picoauto.com/www/1135 You can also send enquiries by email to jobs@picotech.com. We look forward to hearing from you. 4. Training courses =================== If you own, or are thinking of buying, a Pico Automotive Diagnostics Kit, you mustn't miss our Engine Management Diagnostics course. This two-day course introduces the basic working principles of engine management systems, component testing and system diagnostics using oscilloscopes. The course is split between class-based theory sessions and practical demonstrations in a workshop using the Pico Automotive Diagnostics Kit, together with plenty of hands-on experience with the kit. The course runs several times a year around the UK, and we currently have the following dates available: Mexborough, South Yorkshire, UK 22 - 23 March 2011 Motherwell, UK 5-6 April 2011 Brooklands College, London, UK 19-20 April 2011 Accrington, UK 5-6 July 2011 Places are limited, so please book here: http://www.picoauto.com/training/training-order.html?enews=a110103 or call us to reserve your place. Please contact your local distributor for information on training events outside the UK. 5. Forthcoming exhibitions and events ===================================== Diagnostics Solutions, a Pico distributor based in Ireland, delivers PicoScope Oscilloscope Training in Dublin. Please email colin@diagnosticsolutions.ie for further information. Mechanex: A 'hands on' event featuring the very best in tools, equipment, diagnostics and the latest products from many leading parts manufacturers. 29-30 March 2011 Mechanex Westpoint Arena, Exeter, UK http://www.picoauto.com/www/1045 6. Latest software releases =========================== New Release As soon as we release new software, it is made available to all Pico Automotive Diagnostics Kit owners for free download from our website. To check which version you are using, start the PicoScope Automotive software and select Help | About. The current version is: PicoScope 6 Automotive: R6.4.95 See the Release Notes for a detailed list of recent changes and additions to the software: http://www.picoauto.com/release-notes-r6495.html?enews=a110106 Download from: http://www.picoauto.com/automotive-software.html?enews=a110106 Pico Labs Beta Releases Beta releases are software releases that we are still fine-tuning. They are only available to existing users who want to upgrade their Pico products. For more information on beta releases see "What is a 'beta release' and should I use it?" at http://labs.picotech.com/?enews=a110106. The latest beta release is: PicoScope 6 Automotive R6.5.54 A short list of recent features added to the beta software can be seen below. To see a full list of release notes by version, browse to http://www.picotech.com/release-notes-r6554.html?enews=a110106. * Improved capture rate, on average by 176% * Reduced memory usage while running * 11 new user interface languages, including Czech, Polish, and Romanian * PicoScope can now check online for updates * Preference added to show/hide RPM * CSV export now saves maths channels * Reference waveforms can now export to matlab 4 format (through reference waveform menu) * The 'Open Device' dialog now shows pictures of devices for quicker identification 7. About this newsletter ======================== When you subscribe to our newsletter, you will receive around 12 issues a year plus one or two special announcements. We will not use your email address for any other purpose. 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Contact details ================== Pico Technology James House Colmworth Business Park St. Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 8YP United Kingdom Fax: 01480 396296 (UK), +44 1480 396296 (outside UK) Web: http://www.picoauto.com?enews=a110108 Technical support: http://www.picoauto.com/support.html?enews=a110108 Sales: sales@picoauto.com -- Powered by PHPlist, www.phplist.com -- --b1_5f296a31ac1cd6c5dc0909aecb148b62 Content-Type: text/html; charset = "UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Pico Technology Automotive Diagnostics Newsletter 2011

Pico Technology Automotive Diagnostics Newsletter
2011

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Here is your latest Automotive Diagnostics update.

  1. New case study: HDi Pressure Control
  2. New Product: TA129 Universal Vacuum Adaptor
  3. Drive towards a new career in 2011!
  4. Training courses
  5. Forthcoming exhibitions and events
  6. Latest software releases
  7. About this newsletter
  8. Contact details


1. New case study: HDi Pressure Control

Intermittent faults are the bane of our lives in the garage and often a fault can happen before your eyes, but might pass without a chance to spot the glitch on your scan-tool or to take a measurement with your multimeter. Recently though we were fortunate to have the scope set up whilst a problematic Peugeot faltered before our eyes, thankfully the scope was gathering data. This Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI was reported to be randomly losing power and bringing on the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)...

For the full story read "HDi Pressure Control" by Dave Hill of London Road Garage.

2. New Product: TA129 Universal Vacuum Adaptor

As part of our continued efforts to expand our range of pressure sensor accessories, we have now released a brass bi-conical universal vacuum adaptor. This can be used to allow the WPS and First Look Sensor hoses to be connected to various sizes of smaller vacuum hoses within an engine bay. The adaptor fits vacuum tubes with internal diameters ranging from approximately 8.5 mm or 5/16", to 2.8 mm or 1/8".

For further information view the product page.

3. Drive towards a new career in 2011!

Perhaps 2011 will be the year in which you discover the benefits of working for Pico Technology:

  • Design and development of exciting new products
  • A culture of constant technical innovation
  • Opportunities in test and measurement, and prestigious automotive, markets
  • A company that frequently wins awards

We currently have the following vacancies, but don't worry if you don't fit exactly into any of these categories. We are always looking for design talent.

  • Development Engineer - Windows Desktop Application Software
  • Development Engineer - Analog Hardware
  • Development Engineer - Hardware

Find details of these positions, and an online application form, at pico.jobs. You can also send enquiries by email to jobs@picotech.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

4. Training courses

If you own, or are thinking of buying, a PicoScope Automotive Diagnostics Kit, you mustn't miss our Engine Management Diagnostics course. This two-day course introduces the basic working principles of engine management systems, component testing and system diagnostics using oscilloscopes. The course is split between class-based theory sessions and practical demonstrations in a workshop using the PicoScope Automotive Diagnostics Kit, together with plenty of hands-on experience with the kit. The course runs several times a year around the UK, and we currently have the following dates available:

Mexborough, South Yorkshire, UK
22 - 23 March 2011

Motherwell, UK
5-6 April 2011

Brooklands College, London, UK
19-20 April 2011

Accrington, UK
5-6 July 2011

Places are limited, so please book here or call us to reserve your place.

Please contact your local distributor for information on training events outside the UK.

5. Forthcoming exhibitions and events

Diagnostics Solutions, a Pico distributor based in Ireland, delivers PicoScope Oscilloscope Training in Dublin. Please email colin@diagnosticsolutions.ie for further information.

Mechanex: A 'hands on' event featuring the very best in tools, equipment, diagnostics and the latest products from many leading parts manufacturers.

29-30 March 2011 Mechanex
Westpoint Arena, Exeter, UK

6. Latest software releases

New Release

As soon as we release new software, it is made available to all PicoScope Automotive Diagnostics Kit owners for free download from our website. To check which version you are using, start the PicoScope Automotive software and select Help | About.

The current version is:

PicoScope 6 Automotive R6.4.95

See the Release Notes for a detailed list of recent changes and additions to the software.

Pico Labs Beta Releases

Beta releases are software releases that we are still fine-tuning. They are only available to existing users who want to upgrade their Pico products. For more information on beta releases see "What is a 'beta release' and should I use it?".

The latest beta release is:

PicoScope 6 Automotive R6.5.54

A short list of recent features added to the beta software can be seen below. To see a full list of release notes by version, click here.

  • Improved capture rate, on average by 176%
  • Reduced memory usage while running
  • 11 new user interface languages, including Czech, Polish, and Romanian
  • PicoScope can now check online for updates
  • Preference added to show/hide RPM
  • CSV export now saves maths channels
  • Reference waveforms can now export to matlab 4 format (through reference waveform menu)
  • The 'Open Device' dialog now shows pictures of devices for quicker identification

7. About this newsletter

When you subscribe to our newsletter, you will receive approximately 12 issues a year plus one or two special announcements. We will not use your email address for any other purpose.

To subscribe to or unsubscribe from any Pico newsletter, visit this link.

To recommend this newsletter to a friend, visit this link.

To unsubscribe permanently from all Pico newsletters, visit this link.

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8. Contact details

Address: Pico Technology
James House
Colmworth Business Park
St. Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 8YP
United Kingdom
Fax: 01480 396296 (UK)
+44 1480 396296 (outside UK)
Web: http://www.picoauto.com
Technical support: http://www.picoauto.com/support.html
Sales: sales@picoauto.com




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