Motortech DetCon series, Operating Manual

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3 Intended Use
14 Rev. 02/2019
Detonation Control System – Overview
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DetCon detonation controller Wiring rail (ignition)
Detonation sensor wiring PowerView3
Detonation sensor ALL-IN-ONE
Ignition controller Laptop
Detonation Controller
The task of the DetCon detonation controller is to avoid engine damage from knocking
combustion.
Vibration occurs in the engine compartment during the combustion process. These have a
frequency which is characteristic for the engine type. The DetCon measures the vibratory energy
within a narrow frequency range which is typical for the respective engine. The energy measured
is proportional to the knocking level.
Measurement is only carried out within operating cycles in which combustion is possible. This
increases the sensitivity of the measurement and minimizes its reaction to random noises. The
operating cycles are determined according to application and the ignition controller used via an
auxiliary synchronization output, an ignition sensor unit (ISU) or a camshaft sensor.