COP Secondary Paddle Lead (Capacitive)
Easily scope COP and DIS ignition systems using the AES COP Secondary Paddle Lead (Capacitive).
This rugged 10-foot long, capacitive secondary lead includes a flexible yet sensitive 'paddle' that picks up the secondary signal from compatible COP system on the road today. The thin 'paddle' gets into tight spots that no bulky probe can. Coil construction can prevent capturing a waveform with any paddle probe. 4-wire and some 3-wire coils will not produce usable waveforms.
DIS is even easier, touch the 'paddle' to any exposed plug wire to pickup the secondary signal.
To protect from possible high-voltage arcs the lead includes a ground connection that includes a high-quality, gator clip with a large jaw.
The AES COP Secondary Paddle Lead (Capacitive) is attenuated 1,000:1, this means that each 1V displayed on your scope represents 1000V in the secondary. - Jorge from AESwave.com adds, “This is approximate. There are so many different ignition systems and test points that it is impossible to have a specific calibration. In this case, the 1000:1 is more reflective of the circuit that is used inside the probe to attenuate the signal.”
Use the The AES COP Secondary Paddle Lead (Capacitive) with both analog and digital scopes to view waveforms one cylinder at a time on these systems:
- COP
- DIS (EI)
| Characteristics of the AES COP Secondary Paddle (Capacitive) Test Lead (AES# 01-16): |
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| Attentuation*: | 1000:1 |
| Connector at Scope**: | Available with Banana Plugs, BNC, BNC Fluke-style, BNC insulated |
| Cable: | ST3, shielded |
| Color: | Black |
| Length: | 6-ft and 10-ft (ask about custom lengths) |
| Connector(s) at vehicle: | Signal: Sensitive, flexible sensor paddle Ground: Stainless steel Gator with large Jaw |
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* Most scopes offer the option to set the attenuation. If so, select 1000:1 as a rule of thumb. 1V displayed on your scope represents 1000V in the secondary. If your scope does not offer a 1000:1 option, that is okay. Just leave it at 1:1. |
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