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V 200-XC.41
7/21/21
Clarified wording in Setup section.
V 200-XC.42
9/3/21
Correction to recommended LR spark plug stocking number.
Tuning tip: Customers reporting improved performance with MAX set 6-
degrees ahead of MIN.
V 200-XC.43
5/1/23
Suggestion for long primary battery cable runs (RV10s, canards, others).
Clarify: Pull-Thru test verifies bank firing order only. Cannot be used to check
tracking accuracy.
Revised wiring schematic
Firmware V55 and after enables Fixed Mode starting, increased spark
energy, Fixed Mode fires at MIN vs previous version Fixed Mode firing at
default 20.
Factory default MIN will be between 20 and 22 degrees.
FW V58 improves transitions from external power off to power on.
Manual sections have been reorganized to better follow installation flow.
Short-Cut
(Abbreviated Overview
– New installers should review the entire manual.
Prior to installation, make sure you have the following items identified and on-hand.
•
Suitable ignition mounting clamps. Some Continental
™/Bendix style clamps (#535847)
have a shallow reach that will not provide suitable contact surface. Continental
™ clamps
#630535 (not stocked by E-MAG) have a longer reach and proper thickness
–
see Appendix
4
.
•
Fittings needed to connect ignition manifold pressure to your induction system. The
included (ignition side) MAP tubing and fittings can be replaced with other styles
– installer
discretion
–
see Manifold Pressure (MAP)
.
•
Identify your 14/28/48-volt power connection, fuse or circuit breaker, and power test switch
requirements -
see Control Plug, Cockpit Controls, Wiring Diagram
.
•
Suitable automotive spark plugs
– see Appendix 1
.
Most Continental
™ styled engines rotate clockwise (viewed from back of the engine - looking at
prop on the far side). The ignition drive direction (DIR) will depend on the position of the ignition
mount in the accessory case. Series 200 6XC ignitions come pre-configured for top mounted (vs.
rear mounted) ignitions on clockwise rotating engines. Don’t worry - The setup procedure has
multiple checks to help installers easily verify, and change when necessary, to insure proper
ignition direction (DIR). The first check starts by watching the ignition LED Color-Burst. In the first
½ second after power-up the ignition LED sequence will flash WHITE followed by RED or GREEN,
and then resume normal signaling. “C” (Continental™) designated ignitions have a factory default
White/GREEN Color-Burst
– meaning DIR is set for a clockwise engine with overhead mounted
ignitions - continued below.
