Test Your Sensor Systems with the ProLogics Probe - Here's How!

[@kevinpalmer7452]

That looks to be a very handy piece of kit’ maybe in a month you could do another review see how it stands up to some use it’s a tempting purchase and not that expensive 👍

[@careyautorepairs]

Amazing video loved watching this.

[@przemekfryc5495]

Really great video Darren 🤩💪😃 awesome tool I have other devices for maf and airbag simulator and PWM but this device could be my next one😃👍

[@MechanicMindset]

Cheers! It’s a cool little tool 👍

[@stephanevaucelles6378]

hello , thank you for this demonstration and this great tool

[@sollykhan2385]

Darren is the 'Man' when it comes to new equipment that is ready to hit the shelves, good to see a live demo, a few may appear like 'Toys' but irrespective of their external appearance, can be very valuable, and essential in today's modern vehicles, where we can waste endless hours and day's scratching our heads for a quick solution, and yet begrudge spending a bit to invest in the right tool for the job.

[@jakemartin4305]

Oh snap power probe gonna have to step it up lol awesome tool im gonna have to look into that

[@MechanicMindset]

It’s a cool tool!

[@fortunedee7623]

Great video. Could you please make another video showing how to simulate oxygen sensor signals, using this tool? Thanks.

[@Area51-t5n]

A sine wave set at 1.0 volt peak 20 ms time would likely work with this tool or a dds signal generator , with same setting . one thing this tool does that a dds does not is resistance testing .

[@Tecto764]

Well done mate

[@andyhodgev.a.g1291]

Ive got a little Chinese blue box one off EBay, cost me 30 quid, does all that and more with 60 preset fly wheel tooth count frequency’s on it. brilliant bit of kit 😊

[@verajavi12]

Got one also

[@MechanicMindset]

Ah cool will check it out!

[@carros4me]

@@MechanicMindset 11:24

[@wyccka]

Xh2?

[@MechanicMindset]

@@wyccka If it’s that XH2, looks like it only does AC and square waveforms with frequency adjustment. No reference voltage out, variable resistance or PWM. Looks cool for the money though

[@advancedleveldiagnostics]

Thanks for the review!

[@robertmobileman8304]

Good video Darren looks a good tool , good price too , cheers

[@colinreid7305]

Great demo, could replace decade box, signal generator and power supply with an all in one unit.

[@MechanicMindset]

That’s the idea! Cool isn’t it 👍

[@frankjohn4302]

Nice tool

[@chubbychequer1512]

Just joined your training site, have you anything on a good but not to expensive multimeter test lead set with banana connectors for options for back probes. Thanks

[@MechanicMindset]

Great to have you! Not anything specific. I like to use generic 4mm terminated leads like the one in this video, and any back probe I can find. I prefer the slimmer pins. Prologics have the full kit available. Hantek have some individual break out probes that are ok too.

[@krisztianpalicz6239]

Hi Darren. What do you think about the Hubitools (HU31035) sensor simulator? Or Ditex autosim pro?

[@MechanicMindset]

Hubitools is cool. Not tried the Ditex

[@marekocelik7384]

Nice video as always. Do you think it´s suitable also for PWM/frequency component tests like throttles, EGR´s, stepper motors etc?

[@MechanicMindset]

Not yet. Max current output in PWM mode is 150ma. I’ve fed this back. Cheers!

[@marekocelik7384]

@@MechanicMindset Thanks for your reply. Do you have some proper tool with higher currency output for this kind of test to recommend? (i have some possible option from local Czech company but price is 400 EUR + so trying to find some less expensive solution... )

[@MechanicMindset]

@@marekocelik7384 I don’t know; only For the same price you mention!

[@Gearhead90]

Where do you get you’re wiring diagrams from buddy love watching you’re videos you’re an absolute genius of the automotive trade

[@MechanicMindset]

Thanks!! I use AllData, gonna do a video on it soon. I sought it out as it has dealer diagrams 👍

[@Gearhead90]

@@MechanicMindset is alldata British or American I use autodata but the wiring diagrams are only for certain vehicles and not very good

[@MechanicMindset]

@@Gearhead90 they have options in both countries. There is a free trial you can take for 2 weeks I think

[@Gearhead90]

@@MechanicMindset ok kl thanks for you’re help matey I’ll give it a check

[@sollykhan2385]

Another nice video, Thanks for the great content, Darren,, no sign of 'Wednesday' lately,,, 🤔,,,,, 😿,,,🥺

[@MechanicMindset]

Cheers mate. I know! She’s fine, we have our own workshop now so she can’t come with me. The dogs will be there once the floor paint dries (hope you like dogs too 😅)

[@sollykhan2385]

@@MechanicMindset Glad 'wednesday' is ok,, thought you had 'traded ' her in for some more shiny tools?? 🤔,,, ye i'm ok with Dogs too,despite getting my fingers nipped a few times and my butt bitten by an angry Canine(when i was a wee lad and a newspaper delivery boy,,, New workshop sounds epic, hope it's all kitted out and accommodates everything that comes through the door's ? Tbh,no matter how much Time And expenditure,there is always another thing,,tools,,kit,,that are needed endlessly ,,That's life ,,i guess ,take care and keep up the great work. Bless 🙂😇👍

[@thakiid1013]

I've been looking for a decent sensor simulator, the power probe form factor is cool and familiar. Possible to reliably actuate vvt solenoids to check phasing in cam crank waveforms?

[@MechanicMindset]

Unfortunately not; maximum current in PWM mode is 150mA; I have fed this back as it was a question I had. Let’s see if we get a V2 with the feature. 👍

[@thakiid1013]

@@MechanicMindset thanks Darren, you're the best!

[@Ianf1x]

A shame resistance didn't go low for airbag wiring testing. I like the idea of the tool .

[@MechanicMindset]

The guys at ProLogics have had this feedback; I think they are working on it 👍

[@AutoDiag_]

is there any changes in this ? @@MechanicMindset

[@pavel7311]

hi, the test probe can be connected in parallel with the crankshaft sensor ?

[@MechanicMindset]

I think it can be but it’s best to disconnect and the probe replaces the sensor

[@pavel7311]

and can I ask one more question? can the probe also regulate the PWM signal? Thank you@@MechanicMindset

[@MechanicMindset]

@@pavel7311 Yes it can, for sensor signals

[@pavel7311]

I thought if I would try the throttle valve, the EGR valve, the position adjuster,@@MechanicMindset

[@MechanicMindset]

@@pavel7311 not enough current in PWM mode. It’s only for sensor circuit. You could apply a varying voltage as it out puts up to 3 amps. Thats equivalent to PWM

[@GroundedDiagnostics]

👍👍

[@TheMargub]

👏👏👏👏👏 Bravo

[@8power0]

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO , I AM THINKING ABOUT TAKING YOUR CLASSES . MY QUESTION NOW IS , I HAVE THIS VERY SENSOR SIMULATOR PROBE CAN I USE THIS TO TEST A APP SENSOR AND HOW DO I GO ABOUT DOING THAT . THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

[@MechanicMindset]

Hi, that’s great. Yes, you can use it in a few ways. You can supply the sensor with a reference voltage as per wiring diagram. Depending on how the sensor works, you could also substitute the APP sensor for the ohm simulation. But not all APP sensors use potentiometers; they are contactless. In this case, you might be able to simulate the voltage going to the ECU. Although I’ve not tried that method.

[@8power0]

@@MechanicMindset THANKS FOR THE REPLY 🙏

[@mike-yp1uk]

I got one and the power cable is a wee bit short mate.

[@MechanicMindset]

Yeah they could do with an extension kit

[@robertocantu792]

Crocodile alligator clip?

[@MechanicMindset]

Covers all nationalities. Alligator - USA. Crocodile - UK 😂

[@robertocantu792]

Good reply!

[@wackey3455]

i think you would have to know your stuff before using that piece of Equipment.

[@MechanicMindset]

Yes agreed 👍