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PDA PC-LINK VERSION 2.0 Data Sheet

PDA PC-LINK TRANSFORMS YOUR PDA INTO A BIG BOX ENGINE ANALYZER

 

WITH THE ADDITION OF PDA PC-Link, shops can now perform engine diagnostics both ways: portable, hand-held, on the road; or stationary, in the bay, shop integrated; without sacrificing the benefits of either.

 

PDA PC-Link INTEGRATES the popular PDA engine analyzer/ lab scope into a Windows based PC environment with a high-speed communication link, and advanced operating software. This allows technicians to perform diagnostic tests where they are most comfortable and where it is most efficient depending on the situation. They can either work on line, in real time from the PC utilizing the PCs large screen, mouse and keyboard, or they can disconnect the PDA unit from the PC, work remotely, and reconnect to upload diagnostic test data they captured on-the-road. When connected to the PC, controlling the PC through the PDA keypad allows full remote control of the workstation, eliminating the need to continuously move between the vehicle and the diagnostic system. PDA PC-Link incorporates the best features of both environments into an affordable and expandable shop based system.

MUCH MORE THAN A BLIND FLIGHT-RECORDER; PDA PC-Link provides complete system control and similar data displays both on the PC and in portable operation - the user does not need to learn a new system environment.

PDA PC-Link KEEPS ALL THE BENEFITS of a handheld portable analyzer, and overcomes the issues of display size, data archiving and integration with the shop management system and other applications running on the PC. Plus - the use of industry standard technology and open architecture platforms (PC, MS Windows, PCMCIA) - reduces purchasing price and ongoing maintenance costs, prevents tool obsolescence and provides a cost effective upgrade path. As MORE DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATIONS are developed for the family of PDA analyzers, the PC will be used to store these applications and reprogram the PDA tool in the field. Upgrades to the application software can be downloaded to the PC over the Internet and from the PC downloaded to the PDA tool.

Like all Omitec products, PDA PC-Link integrates with all the PDA diagnostic tools, such as the PDA2100A engine analyzer, PDA2050A Quick Ignition analyzer and the PDA2050 portable lab scope.

PDA PC-Link lets shop owners and technicians keep the COMFORT LEVEL they feel with the traditional big box analyzer, and GAIN ALL THE BENEFITS and efficiencies of the increasingly popular handheld analyzers. And it is very affordable.

With PDA PC-Link you can CONVERT YOUR PDA, VISION OR INSIGHT DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS into a powerful Big Box diagnostic station at a fraction of the cost of other systems.

 

 

PDA PC-Link Screen Shots

Spark KV -
Bar Graph Display
 Raster Display  Parade Display
 
Full Screen Display -
Zoom Mode
 
Primary / Secondary Display -
Both Mode
 
 Scope Channel Display
     
Histograph Test Cranking Test Cylinder Efficiency Test
 
 
 
 
 Two Fuel Injectors with Trigger
 
 Four Channel Scope, Fuel Injectors and Mass Airflow Sensor
 
 Mass Airflow Sensor and O2 Sensor
 
 PDA PC-Link Version 2.0 Specifications

LAB SCOPE - NEW
 

  • One to Four lab scope channels displayed
     
  • Signals from 125 mV/div. to 50 V/div are displayed, stored and replayed
     
  • 2 Megsample/sec bandwidth
     
  • 2 Megasample/sec ­ sampling rate
     
  • Voltage range 50 mv/div ­ 100v /div
     
  • Time base: 25 Microsec/Div. to 10 sec./div
     
  • Automatic trigger with autorange capability
     

IGNITION SCOPE

  • Shows primary or at secondary waveform patterns for up to 8 cylinders a time
  • Full DIS/Conventional ignition system waveform
  • Display capabilities - raster, parade and single cylinder
  • Displays primary and secondary ignition waveforms on the same screen ("BOTH" mode)
  • Displays single cylinder DIS for both power and waste ("BOTH" mode)
  • Displays DIS power and waste ignition waveforms for up to 8 cylinders at a time
  • Extensive vehicle database (domestic, imports and international models)
  • All ignition screens display engine RPM for reference
  • 5 MHz analog peak detect circuit to capture all maximum Spark signals


HISTOGRAPHS

  • View plot over time of primary or secondary for up to 8 cylinders at a time

SINGLE CYLINDER TEST

  • Digital KV meter (polarity, min., max. and live KV)

BARGRAPHS

  • Spark KV/V bargraph (secondary or primary)
  • Spark KV bargraph (DIS power or waste)
  • Burn KV bargraph
  • Burn time bargraph
  • Dwell bargraph

ENGINE TESTS

  • DIODE RIPPLE TEST (Alternator test)
  • CYLINDER EFFICIENCY TEST (Cylinder Contribution test for computer controlled
    engines)
  • CRANKING TESTS (Relative compression test for both conventional and DIS systems)
  • Cranking RPM, starter current draw, battery voltage drop average and max.output
  • POWER CHECK (Power balance test for non computer controlled engines)

QUICK IGNITION

  • Shows primary or secondary ignition waveform patterns
  • Displays every ignition cycle on screen
  • Store and retrieve up to 8 ignition waveform files (up to 300 screens for each file)
  • Digital ignition meter showing: polarity, min., max. and live KV PC AND COMMUNICATION ENVIRONMENT
  • User program control through: PC key board, mouse or PDA keypad
  • Easy to use: on screen navigation buttons similar to PDA navigation buttons
  • Zoom-in mode displays ignition waveforms on an entire screen
  • Serial interface between PC and PDA 115Kbaud maximum rate

 

PC AND COMMUNICATION ENVIRONMENT

  • User program control through: PC keyboard, mouse or PDA keypad
  • Easy to use: on screen navigation buttons similar to PDA navigation buttons
  • Store and retrieve up to 8 ignition waveform files (up to 300 screens for each file)
  • Zoom-in mode displays ignition waveforms on entire screen
  • Serial interface between PC and PDA at 115Kbaud maximum rate, using shielded serial cable
     

SUGGESTED PC MINIMAL CONFIGURATION:

CPU Speed: 700 MHz, 128Mbyte RAM, 4 Giga Byte HD, 3.5" FD, 24X CD-ROM drive,
15" SVGA monitor, Win '98, additional unused serial port (to connect the
PDA).

PURCHASED PC COMPONENTS

  • PC purchased with system (see configuration table on opposite page): CPU Speed:
    1 GHz, 128M byte RAM, 10 Giga Byte HD, 3.5" FD, 24X CD-ROM drive, 56 KBaud MODEM,
    15" SVGA monitor, Win '98, additional unused serial port (to connect the PDA),
    Sound System
  • Optional Computer components: Printer, 17" Monitor
  • Roll-around computer cart, with lockable cabinet and boom

EXPANDABLE SYSTEM

  • Like all PDA products from Omitec, PDA PC-Link can be expanded, in the field, to add
    more test features, interface modules and different probes and adapters
  • Additional software programs can be added: PDAWAVE screen archiving and PDAGBSW
    emissions analysis software
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