Oscilloscope skills Email us or call 0208 498 1288 to book this course
Course Aim
To facilitate understanding on all aspects of oscilloscope use to assist in fast and accurate fault diagnosis.
Course Duration
1 day (7 hours contact)
Course Content
How to use an oscilloscope as an effective diagnostic aid. The course covers the principle features of a ‘scope, correct set up processes, connecting to the vehicle and waveform / pattern interpretation.
Note: this course is orientated towards the features of ‘scopes and does not cover vehicle systems in detail. It is important that delegates attending have at least a basic understanding of the vehicle electrical systems that ‘scopes are used with such as engine management and ABS. A good understanding of voltage and volts drop is also important!
Target Group
Technicians who wish to use an oscilloscope as an effective diagnostic aid.
Detailed Descriptor
Induction - introduction to training staff and subject, aims of course and course outline. Lunch, tea/coffee and biscuits at appropriate times.
Why the competent use of an oscilloscope is necessary on today’s vehicles.
Principles of ‘scope operation – how do they work?
Scales, settings and easy ways to make a ‘scope work effectively.
How, where and what to test – the simple processes involved.
Signals – what’s good, what’s bad?
How to recognise signal types.
Interpreting the signals - importance of volts, frequency, duty cycle, analogue and digital signals.
Practical application of ‘scopes on vehicles.
Conclusion
Discussions, summary and conclusions
Feedback from course
Certificates will be issued by post after the course
