Pico Technology PicoScope 4425A 4-Channel Diesel Kit (PQ179)

Pico PQ179 Diesel Kit

$3,341.00

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Description

The PQ179 – PicoScope Diesel Kit is a specialized diagnostic package designed for advanced testing of diesel engines across passenger, light commercial, and heavy-duty vehicles. Built around the 4-channel PicoScope 4425A, this kit provides essential tools for analyzing high-pressure fuel systems, injectors, turbocharging systems, and more. <!–It includes a WPS500X pressure transducer, current clamps, breakout leads, and PicoBNC+™ accessories for smart connectivity and accurate measurement.–>

• High-pressure diesel diagnostics: Compatible with WPS500X pressure transducer and fuel adapters to monitor and diagnose common-rail and older diesel systems. Available for purchase separately.
• Smart test leads and sensors: PicoBNC+™ leads auto-configure in PicoScope software for streamlined setup and accurate data capture.
• Current clamps and breakout leads: Enables injector and pump current testing to evaluate electrical and mechanical operation.
• Versatile testing capability: Suitable for EGR valves, glow plugs, turbochargers, cam/crank signals, and more.
• Durable and organized: Comes in a heavy-duty carry case with custom foam inserts for field and shop use.

This kit is ideal for diesel specialists and workshops aiming to reduce diagnostic time and improve repair accuracy on a wide range of diesel platforms.

Hardware Highlights

The PicoScope 4425A scope module includes the features that make PicoScope hardware the most powerful and versatile automotive scope:
• ±200 V to ±50 mV input ranges with floating inputs
• Up to 400 M samples/second (Fast enough for FlexRay, CAN FD etc.)
• 512MB Deep Memory inside the scope (Capture intermittent faults that other scopes miss)
• ConnectDetect® for confirmation of good contact
• USB2 or USB3 connectivity to PC
• Hardware frequency coupling
• Hardware & software triggers and filters
• NVH (Noise, Vibration & Harshness) diagnostics
• Compatible with Pico transducers (WPS500X and WPS600C) and third-party transducers such as the Firstlook.
• Compatible with Pico NVH interfaces.

Software Features

Pico has continuously upgraded and improved their Windows-based automotive software for over 20 years. Beginning with PicoScope 7, it is optimized for touchscreen/tablet devices and will become compatible with Linux and macOS. With PicoScope software you can:
• Set up your scope quickly with over 150 guided tests
• Auto-configure PicoBNC+™ probes
• See your waveforms in high definition and with minimal delay
• Evaluate your waveforms with powerful tools: Math channels, Masks/Alarms, Serial Decoding, Rotation/Phase markers (eg 720 degree rotation)
• Save and share your waveforms
• Exclusive access to the Pico Waveform Library with over 5500 entries.
• PicoDiagnostics for NVH, Cylinder compression, battery, alternator and starter testing, cylinder misfires / balance
• Get free updates for PicoScope Automotive software with no subscriptions or in-app purchases.

Package Contents

PicoScope Module
1 – Pico 4425A 4-channel scope module (PR340)
Test Leads and Breakouts
1 – PicoBNC+ 5-meter Test Lead: Blue, 4mm permanent ground (TA475)
1 – PicoBNC+ 5-meter Test Lead: Red, 4mm permanent ground (TA476)
1 – PicoBNC+ 5-meter Test Lead: Green, 4mm permanent ground (TA477)
1 – PicoBNC+ 5-meter Test Lead: Yellow, 4mm permanent ground (TA478)
2 – PicoBNC+ 10:1 scope probe (TA506)
1 – Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Detector (TA329)
1 – Keyless Entry Detector (TA330)
1 – 2-pin breakout lead (TA012)
1 – Breakout Lead 2 pin ACS (TA190)
1 – Breakout Lead 3 pin Kostal (TA191)
Current
1 – PicoBNC+ 60A AC/DC Current Clamp (TA473)
1 – PicoBNC+ 200A/2000A AC/DC Current Clamp (TA388)
1 – Fuse Extension Lead for ATC (TA034)
1 – Fuse Extension Lead for Maxi (TA206)
1 – Fuse Extension Lead for Mini (TA035)
1 – Fuse Extension Lead for JCASE (TA168)
Clips, Probes, and Adapters
2 – Small crocodile clip (black) (TA003)
2 – Small crocodile clip (red) (TA004)
2 – Multimeter style test probe (black) (TA001)
2 – Multimeter style test probe (red) (TA002)
2 – Battery clip 4mm socket (red) (TA157)
2 – Battery clip 4mm socket (black) (TA158)
4 – Flexible back pinning probe (black) (TA161)
4 – Flexible back pinning probe (red) (TA162)
4 – 4mm shrouded to unshrouded adaptor red (TA017)
1 – Electronics Acupuncture Probes (TA008)
Miscellaneous
2 – S Hook (Ml168)
1 – USB Cable: USB 3.0 blue, 1.8 meters (TA155)
1 – USB Cable: 2.0, 4.5 meters (Mi121)
1 – Carry Case : 4425A Standard (PA209)
Warranty
1 – 24-months – Scope module
1 – 12-months – all other items

Computer Requirements

To ensure that PicoScope operates correctly, you must have a computer with at least the minimum system requirements to run your Windows operating system, which must be one of the versions listed in the following table. The performance of the PicoScope will be better with a more powerful PC, and will benefit from a multi-core processor.

Item Specification
Windows
32–bit or 64–bit editions of:
– Windows 10
– Windows 8 (not Windows RT)
– Windows 7
macOS TBD
Linux TBD
Processor As required by the operating system
Memory As required by the operating system
Free disk space As required by the operating system
Ports USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 ports(s)

 

Comparison

Table 1. Comparison between Pico 4425 and 4425A hardware

Feature PicoScope 4425 (Legacy) PicoScope 4425A (Current)
Channels 4 4
Resolution 12-bit (up to 16-bit enhanced) 12-bit (up to 16-bit enhanced)
Sampling Rate 400 MS/s 400 MS/s
Bandwidth 20 MHz 20 MHz
Memory Buffer 250 MS 250 MS
Input Connectors BNC PicoBNC+ (backwards compatible with BNC)
Smart Probe Interface Not supported Yes – PicoBNC+ probes auto-recognized, auto-configured
Probe Power Supply No Yes – powers smart probes directly
Status Indicators Standard LEDs Individual channel status LEDs
Size / Form Factor Same Same
Software PicoScope Automotive PicoScope Automotive
USB Interface USB 3.0 (backward compatible) USB 3.0 (backward compatible)

 

Table 2. Comparison between PicoScope 6 and 7 software

Feature PicoScope 6 Automotive PicoScope 7 Automotive
Platform Support Windows only Windows, macOS, Linux
User Interface Classic ribbon toolbar, menus Modern, touch-friendly interface
Performance Optimized but legacy codebase Faster rendering, scalable to 4K/HiDPI
Waveform Library Access Built-in access to Pico’s waveform library Improved access & browsing; cloud integration
Probe Recognition Manual probe setup Automatic probe recognition with PicoBNC+ (4425A/4225A only)
Split-screen Views Supported Supported (with more flexibility in layouts)
Deep Buffer Handling Supported Improved navigation & playback of deep captures
Math Channels & Filters Fully supported Enhanced UI for math channels; more intuitive setup
Custom Probe Settings Manual entry Simplified creation & sharing of custom probes
Language Support 20+ languages Same (expanded in updates)
Stability Very mature, production-ready Still under active development, some advanced features in progress
File Compatibility .psdata, .pssettings Compatible with .psdata/.pssettings, plus improved backward support
Automotive Guided Tests Integrated Redesigned guided tests browser; more visual

 

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