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Evolution Engines Easy Start Ignition System
The spark ignition included with your Evolution
®
gas engine is a modern generation electronic ignition. There are many useful
functions built into the microprocessor of this unit.
In addition to the basic ignition functions, the unit has a FAIL-SAFE feature: After 90 seconds of inactivity it automatically switches to
an inactive state. In order to restart normal operation, it is necessary to turn the battery switch off and then back on. This function will
preserve battery life should the switch be left in the on position during inactivity.
Installation of the Easy Start Ignition Unit
While installing the ignition unit in your model, be careful to have all parts that are connected to the unit and the engine
situated as far as practical from the radio receiver and radio antenna. The throttle servo should be mounted a distance of
8–12 inches from the engine. The spark plug cable must not touch any part of the model structure as vibration may damage
the cable. If this is not practical, it will be necessary to provide an insulation material for the cable. The ignition unit itself
should be wrapped in foam rubber to prevent engine vibration from damaging the electronics. All components must be
protected from contact with engine fuel.
<box 1>
1 – Ignition,
2 – LED,
3 – Programming cable
(version S and P).
<box 2>
ICU – L (Light) 6 – 8.4V
ICU – S (Standard) 6 – 8.4V
ICU – P (Professional) 9 – 13V
<box 3>
Connect LED indicator to the ignition box (red/black wire to +).
<box 4>
Using the included connector, plug your battery pack into the ignition box.
Five seconds after connecting the battery, the LED indicator should go out. If the LED is blinking after you connect the battery, this is an indication the battery’s voltage is too low.
<head>Programming "Easy Start" Function and Pre-ignition Curve
<box 6>
Disconnect the ignition system’s battery.
Connect the LED indicator.
Connect the throttle potentiometer outlet to the throttle channel on your receiver.
<box 7>
Connect the auto-choke servo to the ignition box (black or brown to “-“ pin).
Technical data
Weight
155 g
Power supply
2x Li-lo/Li-Po
6x Ni-Cd/Ni-MH
Pre-ignition point
5º
L ocation of the magnet
240º / 120º
M inimum battery capacity
600mAh
Other features
Easy Start function
Choice of pre-ignition curve
Customizable pre-ignition curve*
S leep mode after 90 seconds of engine inactivity
Battery level signalization
I gnition goes off if engine runs counterclockwise
*will be released later
LOW
BATTERY
SLEEP
MODE
SHORT
SILENCER
LONG
SILENCER
0
10
0
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20
0
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30
0
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40
0
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50
0
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60
0
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70
0
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s
80
0
m
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90
0
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light
dark
LED Blinking Patterns
1
Ignition
LED
Programming cable
ICU–S
6–8.4V
C onnect LED indicator to the ignition
box (red/black wire to “+”).
U sing the included connector, plug your
battery pack into the ignition box.
F ive seconds after connecting the bat-
tery, the LED indicator should go out.
If the LED is blinking after you connect
the battery, the battery’s voltage is
too low.
1
LED
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