pico Technology PicoDiagnostics PicoBNC+ User manual

PicoDiagnostics®
PicoBNC+®Optical Balancing Kit
Quick Start Guide

PicoDiagnostics PicoBNC+ Optical balancing kit Pico Technology
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1. Introduction
Thank you for buying the PicoDiagnostics Optical Balancing Kit. Used with a PicoScope
oscilloscope, it allows the rebalancing of vehicle propshafts to eliminate vibrations.
2. Safety warnings
The product has been designed and tested in accordance with the harmonized
standard publication EN 61010-1:2010+A1:2019 (Safety Requirements for Electrical
Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use) and EN 61010-2-030: 2010
(Requirements for Testing and Measuring Circuits). The product left the factory in
a safe condition. For more information, please refer to your products UKCA and EU
declaration of conformity.
Please review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and equipment damage.
A WARNING identifi es conditions or practices that could result in injury or death.
A CAUTION identifi es conditions or practices that could result in damage to the
product or the equipment to which it is connected.
WARNING
WARNING
Strong magnetic fi elds may affect or disable the operation of
pacemakers, ICDs and other implanted medical devices. To avoid
injury or death do not use this product if you or other people nearby
are fi tted with such devices.
The magnet can attract metallic objects or other magnets from
large distances, causing trapping injuries unless care is taken when
handling.
WARNING
To avoid an accident do not operate the PicoDiagnostics kit while
driving the vehicle. Take a passenger with you to operate the
software.
CAUTION
Appearance on the product indicates a need to read these safety
and operation instructions.
To avoid entrapment take care to route any cables away from
moving parts when using the propshaft balancing accessories.
To avoid melting of cables take care to route them away from hot
engine components when using this product.
Do not apply a voltage to the PicoBNC+ connector on the Optical
sensor. The PicoBNC+ connector is an output only.
Strong magnetic fi elds can damage sensitive electronic devices and
magnetic material such as credit cards or portable storage media.
Your help and efforts are required to protect and keep our
environment clean. Therefore either return this product at the end
of life to the manufacturer or ensure WEEE compliant collection and
treatment yourself. Do not dispose of as unsorted municipal waste.

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3. Connection
Power and data connection to scope
is made by supplied cable ended with
PicoBNC+ connector.
4. Magnetic base mounting instructions
1. Verify that the mounting surface is at and free from contamination.
2. Position the unit in the desired location.
3. Turn the locking switch to secure the unit.
4. Adjust the position of sensor as required, using the adjustment knob.
5. Environment and storage
For storage and operating conditions, refer to the accessory section in the scope safety
guide.
Turn off the magnetic base when in storage.
6. Troubleshooting
Problem Check Action
Optical sensor
not working
Is LED on? Yes Refer to edge detection
check below
No Check connection
Does green edge
detection indicator
LED work when tested?
Yes Check lead
No Check sensor
7. Specications (excluding scope)
Optical sensor type LED
Optical sensor operating distance <1 m
Optical sensor speed range 1 to 250,000 rpm
Waterproof NO, for indoor or outdoor use in dry location
only

PicoDiagnostics Optical balancing kit Pico Technology
United Kingdom headquarters North America regional oce Germany regional oce and
EU authorized representative
Pico Technology
James House
Colmworth Business Park
St. Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 8YP
United Kingdom
Pico Technology
320 N Glenwood Blvd
Tyler
TX 75702
United States
Pico Technology GmbH
Ihm Rehwinkel 6
30827 Garbsen
Germany
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
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8. Conformance
Environmental approvals Rohs, WEEE
Safety approvals Designed to- EN 61010-1:2010+A1:2019, Laser
EN 60825-1:2014-3
EMC approvals Tested to meet EN 61326-1:2013 and FCC
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9. Pack contents
Part Number Description
PA100 Optical kit carry case
TA187 Magnetic base for optical sensor
TA188 Directional tape measure for propshaft balancing
TA497 PicoBNC+ optical sensor
TA240 Reective tape for optical sensor