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Page 2: ...on and operation 5 3 4 Measurement procedures 7 3 5 Additional functions 11 4 Application information 12 4 1 Taking measurements 12 4 2 Diagnostic using spark burn time and spark KVolt readings 12 4 3...
Page 3: ...lease do not operate the instrument when the battery cover is off In order to avoid electrical shock or damage to the instrument please do not exceed the specified input limits When using this instrum...
Page 4: ...100K 1 5 nF Minimum Input Protection 42 VDC Max Spark KV 0 to 50 Kv Repeatability 3 1 LSD Spark burn time 0 to 10 ms Accuracy 0 1ms 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTION 3 1 Instrument Description 1 Capacitive pic...
Page 5: ...the absolute minimum value it should be replaced a new battery in case of malfunction 3 2 3 Number of Cycles Displays the number of cycles strokes selected 2 4 or DIS 3 2 4 Ignition System Displays t...
Page 6: ...operation 3 3 1 Power ON OFF and Reset button When the instrument is off press the Power Reset button until the instrument turns on about 1 second When the instrument is on press the Power Reset butto...
Page 7: ...In COP Coil on Plug measurement mode it can be set to 2 or 4 cycles 3 3 4 F1 Calibrate button Press this button will change the measurement which shown on the main display There are three measurement...
Page 8: ...tor cap ignition coil ignition module and other ignition system components carefully for damage or leaks If there is any damage or leaks please do not use the instrument Please do not touch the capaci...
Page 9: ...is a relative measurement it s used to compare the ignition system performance in each cylinder It can diagnostic the common problems by comparing the spark KVolt between different cylinders such as...
Page 10: ...les it may cause false readings In order to reduce interference from other ignition modules the nearby ignition modules should be completely covered with pieces of aluminum foil make sure that the alu...
Page 11: ...spark burn time and RPM measurements are not sensitive to the exact position of the capacitive pick up relative to the spark plug wire but it has to be placed so the instrument can detect the signal...
Page 12: ...type of the ignition module and compensates for the difference in waveform and signal strength Once the instrument calibrated one of ignition modules of the engine under test the spark KVolt measureme...
Page 13: ...the RPM by using the tachometer function of the instrument 4 2 Diagnostic using spark burn time and spark KVolt readings Some changes of the spark burn time and spark KVolt readings between different...
Page 14: ...e gap of the spark plug is too small Dirty or the damaged spark plug insulator or boot allows the spark tracking across the insulator The core of the spark plug wire is broken The break is located bet...
Page 15: ...display turns off 5 2 Cleaning When not in use please keep the instrument in the carrying case do not subject it to dampness or severe heat or cold Do not use the instrument in rain use a clean paper...
Page 16: ...r consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL...
