pico Technology PicoBNC+ Optical Balancing Kit User Guide

June 11, 2024
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pico Technology PicoBNC+ Optical Balancing Kit User Guide
pico Technology PicoBNC+ Optical Balancing Kit

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.

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  EUdeclaration 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
Strong magnetic fi elds may affect or disable the operation ofpacemakers, 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.

Connection

Power and data connection to scope is made by supplied cable ended with PicoBNC+ connector.
Connection

Magnetic base mounting instructions

  1. Verify that the mounting surface is flat 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.

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.

Troubleshooting

Problem Check Action
Optical sensor not working Is LED on? Yes

below
No| Check connection
Does green edge detection indicatorLED work when tested?| Yes| Check lead
No| Check sensor

Specifications (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

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 Part 15 Subpart B

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 Reflective tape for optical sensor

United Kingdom headquarters
Pico Technology James House Colmworth Business Park St. Neots CambridgeshirePE19 8YP United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1480 396395
Email: support@picotech.com

North America regional office
Pico Technology 320 N Glenwood Blvd Tyler TX 75702 United States
Tel: +1 800 591 2796
Email: support@picotech.com

Germany regional office and EU authorized representative
Pico Technology GmbHIhm Rehwinkel 6 30827 Garbsen Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 5131 907 6290
Email: info.de@picotech.com

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