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Oscilloscope diagnostics

Duration: 1 day

Who should attend

Vehicle technicians with oscilloscope experience who would like to further develop their fault finding skills.

Aims and objectives

To assist technicians with getting the best from using an oscilloscope when diagnosing vehicle electrical systems.

Course outline

This course follows on from Electrical components testing techniques and takes a more in depth look at system specific diagnostic techniques using an oscilloscope. Course content includes the following main subjects:

Review of oscilloscope functions

compared to digital multimeter

Measurement scales and units
Waveforms explained
Oscilloscope triggering
Personal settings and advanced features
Fault finding and diagnostic techniques
Components testing
Ignition systems diagnostics
Injector control circuit diagnostics
CAN bus diagnostics
Course summary and review

Aims and objectives are achieved through a combination of classroom presentations, product demonstrations and workshop based practical sessions using live vehicles.

The course specifically features PicoScope and also showcases the Carman Scan VG+ diagnostic scan tool and the Fluke hand held scope meter. Participants are welcome to bring their own oscilloscope along to use on the course if they wish.

During the course, participants have the opportunity to use oscilloscopes for testing and analysis of complex electrical waveforms. They will learn how to manipulate oscilloscope functions and settings to optimise viewing of electrical signals.

By the end of the course, delegates will have gained knowledge and skills that should assist them with carrying out fault diagnosis using an oscilloscope.

IRTEC accreditation

For those working in the transport and heavy sector of the motor industry, this course is accredited by IRTEC as a supplementary module at master technician level under the IRTEC technician licensing scheme.

Further information

Course fees: £170.00 + VAT payable in advance.

To book a place on the course, contact:

Tony Kitchen (AK Training)

Telephone: 01908 579309

Mobile: 07968 842274

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Pre requisites for attending this course

Candidates should be working in the motor industry or have relevant background and be familiar with use of an oscilloscope. Those with little or no oscilloscope experience would benefit from attending the Electrical components testing techniques course first.

Further development

After successfully completing this course, candidates may like to progress to do the following the following courses with AK Training: