Scope Multimeter
Optional Settings
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Connecting the Secondary Coil Adapter Leads:
1.
Connect the black (ground) lead into the diagnostic tool test lead ground jack.
2.
Connect the yellow lead into the diagnostic tool test lead channel 1 jack.
3.
Connect the adapter lead ground clamp to vehicle ground. If a jumper wire is
used to extend the length of the adapter lead ground clamp lead, keep it as
short as possible.
4.
Connect the adapter lead RCA plug into the secondary ignition "clip-on" or
COP/CIC coil adapter as needed.
5.
Clamp the secondary clip-on adapter over a spark plug or coil lead, or attach
the applicable COP/CIC coil adapter to the vehicle ignition coil.
6.
Isolate the leads from other components, to avoid any unwanted noise that
could be induced onto the signal.
7.
From the lab scope function, select the Ignition Probe (probe setting).
8.
If needed, turn the Invert function on.
Once a signal is displayed, further channel settings may be required to display the
pattern characteristics you a looking for.
Figure 12-26
Typical Secondary Ignition Signal
12.7 Optional Settings
The following optional Scope/Meter settings are available, and can be set to your
preference:
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Trigger Auto/Manual Mode (Optional Setting)
•
•
All optional settings are available from the Tools icon located on the Home screen.
Select
Tools > Settings > Configure Scope/Meter
to access the options menu.
12.7.1 Display (Grid on/off)
The Display option allows you to turn the screen grid on/off.
Figure 12-27
Grid on
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Changing the Display (grid on/off):
1.
Select the
Tools
icon from the Home screen.
2.
Select
Settings > Configure Scope/Meter > Display
from the menu options.
3.
Select the desired option:
–
Show Grid
—turns grid lines on
–
Hide Grid
—turns grid lines off
4.
Select the
Back
icon or press the
N/X
button to return to the Settings menu.