TiePie computer controlled test and measurement instruments

TiePie PC-based measurement instruments: high resolution Handyscope HS6 differential oscilloscopes, HS5 units with onboard waveform generator, and wireless WS6 platforms.

Handyscope HS6 DIFF differential USB oscilloscopes

Four-channel HS6 DIFF USB oscilloscopes deliver differential inputs with sampling speeds up to 1 GSa/s and flexible resolution reaching 14 bits. Built-in SureConnect testing verifies probe contact resistance in real time, preventing incorrect signal captures during complex industrial measurements.

Differential input channels engineered for exceptional common mode noise rejection
Hardware analog-to-digital resolution up to 14 bits with 1 GSa/s sampling speed
Deep acquisition memory holding up to 256 Mpoints for extended transient captures
Dedicated CMI interface providing synchronous multi-instrument system linking

Handyscope HS5 combined USB oscilloscopes with generator

Handyscope HS5 dual-channel high resolution instruments combine a 500 MSa/s measurement unit with a 40 MHz arbitrary waveform generator. The system performs component testing, complex waveform synthesis, and transient analysis across sensitive electronic development and industrial environments.

Integrated arbitrary waveform generator operating at 240 MSa/s update rates
High 14-bit dynamic resolution delivering 500 MSa/s continuous data sampling
Hardware SafeGround protection preventing accidental earth loop short circuits
Generous 64 Mpoints sample memory buffer supporting continuous signal capture

Handyscope HS4 DIFF four-channel USB oscilloscopes

Industrial four-channel HS4 DIFF differential instruments with 50 MHz bandwidth are engineered for multiphase power circuits, motor drives, and frequency inverters. Isolated differential inputs eliminate ground loop hazards when measuring floating potential points across automation machinery.

Four independent differential channels accommodating input voltages up to 800 V
Selectable hardware resolution of 12, 14, or 16 bits according to test demands
High common-mode noise suppression ensuring dependable inverter drive inspection
Rugged aluminum housing powered directly via USB interface for field servicing

WiFiScope WS6 DIFF wireless measurement instruments

Autonomous WS6 DIFF systems pair a 1 GSa/s four-channel differential oscilloscope with wireless WiFi and gigabit LAN connectivity. Powered by internal rechargeable batteries, the unit achieves complete galvanic isolation from electrical mains during critical high-voltage installation tests.

Dual connectivity supporting wireless WiFi networking and gigabit wired LAN links
Internal rechargeable power pack providing extended autonomous field operation
Complete galvanic isolation from AC mains power and nearby computing hardware
Multi-unit system synchronization via advanced wireless WCMI module interfaces

TiePie differential probes, current clamps, and cables

To preserve signal integrity, TiePie manufactures active and passive probes, attenuators, and non-contact TP-CC current clamps. Double-shielded coaxial cables transport high-frequency waveforms without distortion, ensuring dependable diagnostic results across tough electrical environments.

TP-CC60 and TP-CC600 clamps for non-invasive DC and AC current measurements
Differential high-voltage attenuator modules featuring minimal input noise
High-bandwidth BNC measurement cables shielded against radio frequency noise
CMI bus synchronization adapters and line terminators for linked multi-channel racks

Multi Channel Oscilloscope measurement software platform

Proprietary Multi Channel software transforms TiePie hardware into a multi-instrument workstation combining an oscilloscope, FFT spectrum analyzer, data logger, and protocol decoder for CAN, LIN, I2C, and UART. The platform provides advanced mathematical filtering and automated batch analysis.

Fast Fourier Transform algorithms providing fine-grained frequency spectrum analysis
Hardware protocol decoding supporting automotive and industrial CAN, LIN, and I2C buses
Long-term transient recorder mode logging continuous measurement arrays to storage
LibTiePie SDK libraries enabling rapid integration with C++, Python, and LabVIEW

Metrological standards and Dutch engineering heritage of TiePie

Dutch precision engineering traditions have shaped the quality criteria of TiePie engineering measuring hardware since the business was founded in 1987.

Computer controlled oscilloscopes and acquisition modules are engineered to satisfy strict international metrological directives and industrial electromagnetic shielding rules.

Dedicated factory calibration benches verify every instrument prior to dispatch, auditing analog-to-digital converter linearity, frequency response uniformity, and internal reference stability.

Precision internal hardware combined with temperature-stabilized components maintains repeatable data logging across demanding factory production environments.

Advantages of differential input channels in power electronic testing

Analyzing modern power electronics, variable frequency drives, and switching converters involves measuring signal voltages between elevated floating nodes with steep voltage transients.

Deploying conventional ground-referenced single-ended oscilloscopes introduces dangerous short-circuit currents through the earth return path, risking hardware destruction.

Differential input stages on Handyscope HS6 DIFF and HS4 DIFF instruments measure the voltage difference directly across floating load points. High common-mode noise rejection isolates microvolt-level gate pulses from severe electrical noise caused by high-voltage switching inverters.

SureConnect real-time technology for verifying probe contact integrity

Measurement discrepancies when debugging intricate automation circuit boards frequently result from poor probe tip contact or surface oxidation rather than actual circuit malfunctions.

Patented SureConnect technology checks the capacitive and resistive impedance between the measurement probe tip and test terminal in real time alongside live data acquisition. Operators receive immediate screen notifications if a test needle loses firm electrical contact or oxidizes.

This capability eliminates futile troubleshooting loops, accelerating quality inspection and validation routines for industrial electronic modules.

Hardware SafeGround protection against unintended short-circuit faults

During extensive diagnostic procedures across high-power machinery, accidentally connecting an oscilloscope ground lead to an energized conductor generates catastrophic fault currents.

Engineered by TiePie specialists, the SafeGround protection circuit continuously audits electrical currents running through each BNC connector ground path.

If an unsafe potential difference or excessive current surge arises, the ultra-fast solid-state switch disconnects the internal ground return, shielding the instrument, connected PC workstation, and technical personnel from hazardous short circuits.

Multi-instrument synchronization via CMI and wireless WCMI bus links

When evaluating complex multiphase industrial systems, TiePie offers proprietary interfaces to unite standalone hardware into a synchronized multichannel array.

The CMI (Combine Multiple Instruments) bus delivers shared high-frequency clock pulses and trigger events over dedicated cables, ensuring zero relative phase shift across dozens of active channels.

Where physical cabling is unfeasible due to long distances or high-voltage barriers between machinery, wireless WCMI modules establish wireless trigger and timing synchronization, preserving strict timestamp coordination across recording channels.

Selection criteria of TiePie oscilloscopes for plant testing and field service

Choosing an optimal TiePie measurement platform depends on diagnostic bandwidth requirements, channel counts, and environmental conditions at the facility.

For laboratory research and spectral analysis of delicate radio frequency electronics, the flagship four-channel HS6 DIFF platform with 1 GSa/s sampling rates and 14-bit ADC resolution provides maximum fidelity.

For field servicing industrial motor controllers and drives, differential HS4 DIFF instruments offer balanced input protection. For remote outdoor installations lacking AC mains power, portable battery-powered WiFiScope WS6 DIFF systems ensure complete autonomy.

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