Information / Download area for PIKO Measuring Cars

1) a) Manuals H0 Measuring Car

PIKO H0 Expert plus Measuring Car manual (DE, EN, NL, IT, PL)

(Stand 10/2017 | .pdf file | ca. 4 MB)
PIKO H0 Expert plus Measuring Car Qickmanual (DE, EN, NL, IT, PL)

(Stand 10/2017 | .pdf file | ca. 1 MB)

1) b) Manuals TT Measuring Car

PIKO TT Measuring Car manual

(Stand 12/2022 | .pdf file | ca. 0,7 MB)

1) c) Manuals G Measuring Car

PIKO G Measuring Car manual DE, EN

(Stand 05/2024 | .pdf Datei | ca. 0,7 MB)
PIKO G Measurring Car Quick manual DE, EN

(Stand 05/2024 | .pdf Datei | ca. 0,3 MB)

2) Free PIKO Measuring Car App for Android an iOS

Real Time out put of the measured data on Smartphone or Tablet

Download the App via Apple App Store or Google Play Store for free:

3) PC Software

PC ConfigTool** (for further programming of the Measuring Car, for example display size and output as well as WiFi connection)

(Stand 05/2023 | .zip folder | ca. 4 MB)

The download includes 2 drivers for the USB port of the Measuring Car.
You need to install only one of them and only if your system does not recognise the chip of the Measuring Car by itself.

CDM21228_Setup.exe for Windows 7 or higher
CDM20824_Setup.exe for Windows XP

Paid PC-Software "PIKO Analyst" (for graphical evaluation of the measured data)

► Link to the item "PIKO Analyst" #55051

4) a) Updates H0 - ONLY for H0 Measuring Car!

Measuring Car Firmware (MesswagenComplete_v1.07.00.pfw)**
(Stand 06/2024 | .zip Folder | ca. 40 KB)
► Release Notes

Update ConfigTool v1.3**

(Stand 05/2018 | .zip folder | ca. 70 KB)
► Release Notes

4) b) Updates TT - ONLY for TT Measuring Car!

Measuring Car Firmware (MesswagenComplete_v1.01.00.pfw)**

(Stand 06/2024 | .zip Datei | ca. 20 KB)
► Release Notes

4) c) Updates G - ONLY for G - Scale Measuring Car!

Measuring Car Firmware (MesswagenComplete_v1.01.00.pfw)**

(Stand 06/2025 | .zip Datei | ca. 20 KB)
► Release Notes

5) FAQ / Help:

Can the battery pack of the Measuring Car be removed / changed?

No, the battery pack is permanently installed. If a change of the battery pack should be necessary please turn directly to PIKO.

What must be considered when calibrating the Measuring car?

The "calibration number" for calibrating the distance measurement is a variable for changing an internal counter. If the distance displayed by the measuring car is too small compared to the real distance, the value must be increased (+1, +2, +3....).

If the distance displayed by the measuring car is too large compared to the real distance, the value must be reduced (-1, -2, -3....). The measured distance depends directly on the wheel diameter. This can decrease slightly during the service life. The calibration should therefore be checked from time to time and adjusted if necessary.

The calibration value corresponds to approx. 0.3mm / m. The calibration must always be carried out on a straight measuring section, since inaccuracies can occur in curves due to the rigid axis.

Can the 2-wire DC Measuring Car (#55050) be used on an 3-wire AC layout?

Yes, due to the built-in battery, the DC car (#55050) can also be used on 3-wire AC systems. In the AC area, the functions of the car are somewhat limited. Due to the current system, the charging function of the battery, the measurement of voltage and measurement of the digital signal does not work on an AC layout. All other functions (like speed, inclination, slope and distance) are fully usable.

AC wheelsets must not be used!

With the article #55060 there is a measuring car available which is specially designed for the use on 3-wire alternating current systems and fully masters all functions.