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In Cylinder Pressure Transducer Diagnostics | Ditex PDS500X | Mechanic Mindset

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An introduction to in cylinder pressure analysis using the Ditex PDS500G pressure transducer. In cylinder pressure testing is a great way to ‘see’ exactly what is happening inside the engine. We can diagnose valve timing problems, exhaust blockages, compression loss and much more! Here we look at the basics of in cylinder waveform analysis using the PicoScope 2204A.

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0:00 Introduction to in cylinder pressure transducer diagnostics
0:54 Ditex PDS500X Automotive Pressure Diagnostics kit with the PDS500G
2:48 Ditex PDS500G pressure transducer specifications and 200pis mode
3:37 How to set up the pressure transducer for in cylinder pressure measurements
4:58 Setting up the PicoScope custom probe for the Ditex PDS500G 200psi mode
6:06 Starting the engine and taking an in cylinder pressure waveform
6:50 Downloading reference waveforms and PicoScope 2204A limitations
7:50 How to set up PicoScope degrees rulers on Pico 6 software
9:28 Basic in cylinder pressure analysis
11:00 Analyzing intake and exhaust valve timing events

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