If we ask car mechanics whether an oscilloscope is a useful tool in a car workshop, most of those asked will answer that it is. However, only a fraction of those who answered yes use this device in their workshops. What causes this state of affairs? Does the name oscilloscope itself sound so ominous that our mechanics stay away from this device? Maybe the price is a kind of barrier for the owners of service plants?
A professional diagnostic tester, such as Jaltest, is nothing special today in a workshop that repairs commercial vehicles. This is mainly due to the complexity of the control systems in modern vehicles. The tester alone is not sufficient to quickly and precisely detect a fault . Equipment is also needed to analyze the PWM signals from the components that the diagnostic tester indicated as potentially damaged. This is so important because, when looking for savings, one moves away from replacing potentially defective parts due to their high price. Therefore, at the diagnostic stage, it becomes necessary to use more precise tools, such as an oscilloscope. This device will not only facilitate the repair, but above all reduce the risk of purchasing unnecessary parts that, after examination with an oscilloscope, would turn out to be in working order. In addition, thanks to such an advanced tool, the repair process is much less time-consuming.
It is an instrument that allows you to read voltage changes in real time. The hardware shows this on the display as a graphical graph. For many, the operation of this device may seem complicated, requiring from its owner considerable knowledge in the field of general electronics, as well as the car electronics. In fact, the use of this device requires some knowledge of the specifics of the measurements being carried out. You also need to know the system you want to repair, but this is where the Jaltest technical bulletin will come in handy. It is available to all users with an active license.
Working with an oscilloscope may seem complicated at first. However, after mastering the basic functions of the device, its correct connection with the probe, it will turn out that it is not that difficult at all. The Autos company conducts trainings that will effectively facilitate and accelerate learning how to use the oscilloscope.
A high-end oscilloscope saves time. Professionals who have spent time learning how to use an oscilloscope can now see for themselves how much they have saved. No more wasting money and time replacing parts that didn't need replacement. All this is possible thanks to one suitable tool described in this article.
A Beta device will be a good solution. The Italian brand is known for the production of reliable, highly efficient and effective equipment, created for the needs of the automotive market. The oscilloscope from this manufacturer is two-channel, has the function of a digital multimeter and a wave generator.
Device pictured: BETA 1760 DGT/2 (A: 274420).
