Pico releases PicoBNC+ NVH diagnostic probes and kits

Pico Technology has announced the release of the PicoBNC+ NVH diagnostic probes and kits consisting of a new microphone (TA572), three-axis accelerometer (TA573), and extension lead (TA574) for locating and identifying sources of unwanted noise and vibration in vehicles, vessels, plant, and rotating machinery. 

The probes connect to PicoScope oscilloscopes via the PicoBNC+ interface, which provides automatic probe recognition and reduces set-up time. Available in Starter, Standard, and Advanced kit configurations, they are designed for technicians looking diagnose NVH faults quickly and reliably. 

The PicoBNC+ NVH three-axis accelerometer captures fore-aft, lateral, and vertical vibration through a single PicoScope channel. With four accelerometers and a four-channel PicoScope, a technician can capture 12 axes of vibration data in one test. 

Additionally, PicoScope's automatic PicoBNC+ probe recognition reduces software setup time by identifying each probe on connection and applying the correct settings, removing the ned to enter probe type or sensitivity values manually.

The TA574 extension lead is designed to extend the reach of the NVH probes. It is compatible with the 3m PicoBNC+ x1 test leads (TA404-TA407), PicoBNC+ current clamps, and the PicoBNC+ 1400V differential probe. These leads are not intended for use with passive attenuating probes or 5m PicoBNC+ extension leads. 

A word from Pico

“With the previous NVH probes, covering a four-corner vehicle configuration meant multiple test cycles and manual setup between each one," said Barnaby Donohew, PhD, senior product marketing manager at Pico Technology. "The new probes reduce that to a single test, with automatic recognition removing the configuration step entirely.”