Overview
The LAUNCH O2-2 ScopeBox is a professional 4-channel automotive oscilloscope designed to expand the electrical diagnostic capabilities of compatible LAUNCH X431 diagnostic tablets. Instead of simply identifying a fault code, the O2-2 allows technicians to view the actual electrical signal produced by a sensor, actuator, ignition component or vehicle circuit.
This can be invaluable when diagnosing difficult electrical problems. A diagnostic scanner may report that a sensor signal is incorrect, but an automotive oscilloscope allows the technician to see the signal itself as a waveform. Problems such as signal dropouts, electrical interference, irregular pulses and intermittent component failures can therefore be identified much more accurately.
The O2-2 features four independent channels and 100MHz bandwidth, allowing several signals to be monitored and compared simultaneously. It supports automotive preset tests for circuits, sensors, actuators, ignition and communication systems, while CAN and LIN decoding provides additional capability when investigating vehicle communication networks.
For technicians looking for an oscilloscope UK workshop solution that integrates directly with their existing LAUNCH equipment, the O2-2 provides an extensive oscilloscope kit including probes, test leads, ignition accessories, battery clips and a 20:1 attenuator.
Waveforms can be captured and saved for later analysis, while preset parameters allow commonly used configurations to be stored and quickly loaded again. The software also provides 23 automatic measurements, horizontal and vertical cursors, waveform zoom, mathematical waveform analysis and FFT functionality.
The result is an automotive oscilloscope that adds another level of fault diagnosis to a compatible X431 scanner, particularly for workshops dealing with complex electrical and electronic faults.
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Features
Key Features
4-Channel Automotive Oscilloscope
Monitor up to four electrical signals, making it possible to compare several components or related circuits at the same time.
100MHz Bandwidth
The automotive oscilloscope provides up to 100MHz bandwidth with fast signal acquisition for detailed analysis of automotive electrical signals.
Automotive Preset Tests
Built-in automotive test configurations cover areas including:
- Sensors
- Actuators
- Electrical circuits
- Ignition systems
- Communication systems
- Combination tests
CAN & LIN Decoding
Analyse CAN and LIN communication signals when diagnosing vehicle network problems.
23 Automatic Measurements
Access 23 automatic measurement parameters from one screen, reducing the need to manually calculate common waveform measurements.
Save & Review Waveforms
Captured waveforms can be saved for later analysis or used as a reference when testing similar components.
Waveform Mathematics & FFT
Supports addition, subtraction, multiplication and division between waveforms together with Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) analysis.
Why Buy the LAUNCH X431 O2-2 ScopeBox?
Modern vehicles contain hundreds of electrical components and increasingly complicated communication networks. A fault code can point technicians towards a particular system, but it does not always reveal whether the component itself is actually defective.
This is where an automotive oscilloscope becomes particularly valuable.
By displaying voltage against time, technicians can see how a component is operating electrically. This can help confirm a diagnosis before expensive components are replaced.
The four-channel design is particularly useful because multiple signals can be viewed simultaneously. For example, technicians can compare related sensor signals or inspect CAN High and CAN Low together while retaining additional channels for other measurements.
The O2-2 oscilloscope kit is therefore an excellent addition for workshops already using compatible LAUNCH X431 equipment and wanting to move into more advanced electrical diagnostics.
Functions
Functions / Capabilities
Sensor Testing
The automotive oscilloscope can be used to examine electrical signals generated by compatible vehicle sensors.
Typical applications can include testing signals from:
- Crankshaft position sensors
- Camshaft position sensors
- ABS wheel speed sensors
- Throttle position sensors
- Airflow sensors
- Pressure sensors
- Temperature-related circuits
- Other analogue and digital sensors
Rather than simply seeing a numerical live-data value, technicians can inspect the shape and consistency of the electrical waveform.
Actuator Testing
Electrical signals controlling actuators can also be measured, helping determine whether the component is receiving the expected command.
Applications can include injectors, solenoids, valves, motors and other electronically controlled components.
Ignition System Testing
The supplied oscilloscope kit includes ignition-related accessories for analysing ignition waveforms.
Ignition waveform analysis can help investigate problems such as misfires and ignition component faults that may be difficult to identify through fault codes alone.
Electrical Circuit Testing
Use the automotive oscilloscope to investigate power supplies, signal circuits and other electrical problems.
This can be particularly useful for intermittent faults where a conventional multimeter may not respond quickly enough to show a brief signal interruption.
CAN & LIN Network Analysis
The O2-2 supports CAN and LIN decoding.
This provides additional diagnostic capability when investigating communication problems between control modules, helping technicians inspect the electrical activity on vehicle data networks.
Four-Channel Comparison
Four channels allow multiple signals to be captured simultaneously.
This is one of the major advantages of a professional automotive oscilloscope, because the relationship between different signals can often be just as important as the individual waveform itself.
Automatic Measurements
The software provides 23 automatic measurement functions, allowing commonly required waveform measurements to be accessed quickly from the display.
Waveform Capture & Playback
Captured waveform information can be recorded, saved and reviewed later.
Technicians can also save current settings as preset parameters, allowing frequently performed tests to be loaded without configuring the automotive oscilloscope from scratch each time.
Zoom & Cursor Measurements
Horizontal and vertical cursors can be positioned on the waveform for detailed measurement. Two-point touch gestures on compatible tablets also allow waveforms to be enlarged horizontally or vertically.
New to waveform diagnostics? Read this guide to automotive oscilloscope diagnostics to learn how oscilloscopes can be used to test vehicle sensors, actuators, ignition systems and electrical circuits.
Vehicle Coverage
Compatible LAUNCH Diagnostic Tools
The O2-2 is an accessory module and is not a standalone oscilloscope. It requires a compatible LAUNCH X431 diagnostic device to display and control the oscilloscope software.
LAUNCH compatibility includes models such as:
- LAUNCH X431 PRO3S+
- X431 PRO3 APEX
- X431 PRO ELITE
- X431 V / V+
- X431 PAD V
- X431 PAD VII
- X431 IMMO Elite
- X431 IMMO Plus
- Selected additional X431 tablets
Compatibility varies between regional LAUNCH product ranges, so we recommend contacting us with your exact X431 model before purchasing if you are unsure.
Spec / Contents
Technical Specifications
- Channels: 4
- Bandwidth: 100MHz
- Rise Time: 3.5ns typical
- Maximum Sample Rate: Up to 1GSa/s depending on channels in use
- Vertical Resolution: 8-bit
- Accuracy: ±3%
- Input Impedance: 1MΩ ±1.5%
- Input Type: Single-ended BNC
- Input Coupling: AC / DC
- Single Input Overload Protection: ±200V
- Vertical Scale: 5mV – 10V
- Timebase: 1ns – 1ks
- Timebase Accuracy: 20ppm
- Buffer Memory: 10M for four channels
- Communication Decoding: CAN / LIN
- Trigger Types: Edge / Pulse Width
- Trigger Modes: Auto / Normal / Single SEQ
- Display Modes: YT / Zoom / Roll
- Automatic Measurements: 23
- Power: USB or DC input
- DC Supply: 12V / 24V
- Data Connection: USB
- Operating System: Android via compatible X431 tablet
- Operating Temperature: 0°C – 50°C
These figures are consistent between the current LAUNCH specification and O2-2 technical documentation.
Package Contents
The supplied oscilloscope kit includes:
- 1 × LAUNCH X431 O2-2 ScopeBox
- 1 × BNC to 4mm Test Cable
- 1 × Secondary Ignition Pickup Cable
- 1 × USB Cable
- 1 × 20:1 Attenuator
- 1 × Multimeter Probe
- 1 × Battery Clip Cable
- 1 × Piercing Probe Set
- 2 × Crocodile Clips
- 1 × Independent Ignition Extension Cable
- 1 × COP Independent Ignition Probe
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