Pico Technology Limited
Example setup details
Engine:
V8 with negative earth.
Oscilloscope:
Pico ADC-212, PicoScope 3223 or PicoScope 3423.
Inputs AC-coupled.
Mixmaster item
Power switch
Bank A cylinder 1
Bank A cylinder 2
Bank A cylinder 3
Bank A cylinder 4
Bank A cylinder 5
Bank A cylinder 6
Bank B cylinder 1
Bank B cylinder 2
Bank B cylinder 3
Bank B cylinder 4
Bank B cylinder 5
Bank B cylinder 6
Bank A switch
Bank B switch
Output A
Output B
Trigger output
Ground
Oscilloscope settings
In the Picoscope Automotive software, select the Automotive menu, then click
Ignition, Secondary, Secondary Distributor. The program will automatically set
up the scope and display a waveform.
DO120-1
Setup instructions
Set to ON
To Cylinder 1
To Cylinder 2
To Cylinder 3
To Cylinder 4
No connection
To Cylinder 5
To Cylinder 6
To Cylinder 7
To Cylinder 8
No connection
Set to A
Set to B
To Channel A input of
scope
To Channel B input of
scope
To External Trigger input
of scope
To engine block.
Mixmaster User Guide
Notes
Check that the power indicator
is lit and the low battery
indicator is not lit.
Use the TA027 secondary ignition
pickup leads supplied with the
Mixmaster.
You can also use the PP178
pickup leads supplied with your
Pico Automotive Oscilloscope Kit.
Output A will show a parade of
the Bank A inputs.
Output B will show a parade of
the Bank B inputs.
Use the TA031 4 mm plug to
crocodile clip lead supplied.
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