FuelTech SparkPro Operating instructions

Ignición Inductiva de Alta Energia
Manual de Instalación y Operación
High Energy Inductive Ignition
Installation and Operation Guide
Módulo de Ignição Indutiva de Alta Energia
Manual de Instalação e Operação
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Index
1. Presentation..................................................................................................................................2
2. Characteristics..............................................................................................................................3
3. Warranty Terms............................................................................................................................4
4. Installation.....................................................................................................................................6
4.1 Electrical Wiring Connections.............................................................................................6
4.2 Ignition Coils .........................................................................................................................6
4.3 Ignition Control System.......................................................................................................6
4.4 Wiring Example.....................................................................................................................7
4.5 Connector’s Pins...................................................................................................................7
5. Configuration of the Ignition Control Module.........................................................................8

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1. Presentation
SparkPRO is a high-energy inductive ignition module with the most advanced
technology in ignition power systems.
An engine ignition system is formed by the ignition timing equipment and the
power component, responsible for the spark’s energy.
A precise and detailed ignition timing map system also needs a potent and
efficient spark for the combustion to occur properly and with the highest
power possible.
SparkPRO allows electric arcs in high tensions to occur and applies 400V on
the ignition’s primary coil, which represents 40,000V on the ignition spark plug
(with a 1:100 coil), making it possible to have a greater electrode opening than
regular ignition systems (such as the ignition modules in carbureted engines).
This equipment has high current capacity and can work with low impedance
coils, which results in sparks with more energy and duration.
The longer duration of the spark is actually one of the advantages of inductive
ignitions over capacitive ignitions. Quality capacitive ignitions use a multiple
spark system in low rotations, in which they need to stay present up to 20o of
the rotation period. For example, the MSD 6-series fires approximately seven
short-duration sparks at idle speed to be able to stay 20o at ignition; a high-
energy inductive ignition, on the other hand, can generate the permanence of
20o with only one spark.
Another advantage of inductive ignitions is the lesser occurrence of
electromagnetic noise that is generated over the engine’s electric and electronic
systems, which also drastically lessens the interference problems that many
times harm from sound systems to electronic injection systems.
It is important to emphasize that quality capacitive ignitions generally supply
sparks with more energy than inductive ignition systems, but that does not
necessarily represent a gain in power, especially in engines fed with electronic
injection systems, for which, normally, there is a greater control upon the mixture
and less is required from the ignition system.
For being a very robust system with high-efficiency filters, SparkPRO is also
recommended when problems with electromagnetic interferences cause
malfunction in the ignition control system.
SparkPRO is available in versions for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 coils.

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2. Characteristics
Dimensions:
- Width: 4.7in. (115mm)
- Length: 3.7in. (93mm)
- Height: 1.4in. (35mm)
- Material: Aluminum and Plastic
Electric harness:
- Version for 1 coil: 3 wires
- Version for 2 coils: 6 wires
- Version for 3 coils: 8 wires
- Version for 4 coils: 10 wires
- Version for 5 coils: 12 wires
- Version for 6 coils: 14 wires
- Version for 8 coils: 18 wires
Cable length: 2m
Electrical specifications Minimum Typical Maximum
Coil working voltage 9V 14V 20V
Max voltage on the coil primary 370V 400V 430V
Max current on the coil primary - - 20A @ 77 F
14A @ 257 F
Working temperature - - 185 F
Minimum coil resistance 0,3Ω

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3. Warranty terms
The use of this equipment implies the total accordance with the
terms described in this manual and exempts the manufacturer
from any responsibility regarding to product misuse.
Read all the information in this manual before starting the product
installation.
This product must be installed and tuned by specialized auto
shops and/or personnel with experience on engine preparation
and tuning.
Before starting any electric installation, disconnect the battery.
The inobservance of any of the warnings or precautions described in
this manual might cause engine damage and lead to the invalidation of
this product warranty. The improper adjustment of the product might
cause engine damage.
This product does not have a certification for the use on aircrafts or
any flying devices, as it has not been designed for such use purpose.
In some countries where an annual inspection of vehicles is enforced,
no modification in the original fuel injection system is permitted.
Be informed about local laws and regulations prior to the product
installation.
Important warnings for the proper installation of this product:
- Always cut the unused parts of cables off – NEVER roll up
the excess as it becomes an interference capturing antenna and
it can result on equipment malfunction.
- The black/white wire MUST be connected directly to the
engine block or head. By doing so, many interference problems
are avoided.
Limited warranty
All products manufactured by FUELTECH are warranted to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for one year following the date
of original purchase.

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Warranty claim must be made by original owner with proof of purchase
from authorized reseller. This warranty does not include sensors or
other products that FUELTECH carries but did not manufacture. If a
product is found defective, such products will, at FUELTECH’s option,
be replaced or repaired at cost to FUELTECH.
All products alleged by Purchaser to be defective must be returned to
FUELTECH, postage prepaid, within one year warranty period.
This limited warranty does not cover labor or other costs or expenses
incidental to the repair and/or replacement of products or parts. This
limited warranty does not apply to any product which has been subject
to misuse, mishandling, misapplication, neglect (including but not limited
to improper maintenance), accident, improper installation, tampered
seal, modification (including but not limited to use of unauthorized
parts or attachments), or adjustment or repair performed by anyone
other than FUELTECH.
The parties hereto expressly agree that the purchaser’s sole and
exclusive remedy against FUELTECH shall be for the repair or
replacement of the defective product as provided in this limited
warranty. This exclusive remedy shall not be deemed to have failed of
its essential purpose so long as FUELTECH is willing and able to repair
or replace defective goods.
FUELTECH reserves the right to request additional information such
as, but not limited to, tune up and log files in order to evaluate a claim.
Seal violation voids warranty and renders loss of access to
upgrade releases.
Manual version 2.3 – January/2017

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4. Installation
This module must be mounted and affixed in a ventilated place,
preferably protected from the contact with water and from excessive
heat, and the closest possible to the ignition coil.
It can be in contact with water as long as positioned with its connector
facing down, in order to avoid the deposit of liquids on the module.
4.1 Electrical wiring connections
Wire Color Connection Note
Black/White
Power Ground
(engine or chassis
ground)
Must be grounded to engine or
chassis, not to the battery’s
negative terminal
Gray (1 to 8
wires)
Ignition Signal Inputs
(numbered from 1 to 8)
Connected to the ignition output
of the EFI module.
Green (1 to 8
wires)
Negative pulse to the
ignition coils (numbered
from 1 to 8)
Connect only one coil per
green wire.
4.2 Ignition coils
SparkPRO may be used with any inductive ignition coil without an
integrated ignition module.
The minimum resistance of the coil’s primary side is 0.3 ohms.
Values below this could damage the SparkPRO.
SparkPRO must not be used with coils featuring internal ignition or coils
used specifically for capacitive ignitions like CDI ignitions.
4.3 Ignition control system
SparkPRO may be used with any ignition system that controls coil charge
time (Dwell Time). Ignition systems that do not control coil charge time
or that have a fixed charge time in angle must not be used.
Examples:
Ignition Hall Module (with signal coming directly from the distributor);
OEM ECUs

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4.4 Wiring example
4.5 Connector’s pins

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5. Configuration of the ignition control module
The SparkPRO module is especially indicated to be used with
programmable ignition systems. The synchronism of the ignition signal
must be Falling Edge, Inverted Signal or SparkPRO / 3 wires on
FuelTech ignition systems.
The coil charge time (Dwell Time) in systems using only one coil is
generally between 2.50ms and 4.00ms. In systems without a distributor,
with individual coils or working on wasted spark mode, the Dwell Time
is normally between 1.80ms and 5.00ms.
The coil charge time can be technically determined by applying
the following instructions: using an oscilloscope, verify the current
waveform at the coil’s primary and observe how much time is needed
for the current to stabilize in a certain value for approximately 0.50ms.
Reaching stabilization means the coil is saturated.
When the coil charge time is too short, the coil does not load to its
maximum capacity, and as a result, the spark has lower energy. If the
coil does not heat up slightly after being used for at least 20 minutes,
it normally represents that the charge time is insufficient.
On the contrary, an excessive charge time saturates the ignition coil,
causing it and the SparkPRO to overheat. Consequently, the energy
of the spark is reduced as a result of the lesser efficiency of both
SparkPRO and ignition coil. There is also a great risk of coil and/or
SparkPRO being irreparably damaged from an excessive Dwell Time.
The product warranty does not cover damages caused by
excessive coil charge time (Dwell), as this parameter is configured
by the user. Therefore, be very attentive to the temperatures of
the SparkPRO and the coil, especially when operating the system
for the first time!
Attention! NEVER configure the Ignition Output as “MSD – Rising
Edge”! If done so, the SparkPRO module and/or the ignition coil
will be damaged immediately!

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Indice
1. Presentación.................................................................................................................................2
2. Características..............................................................................................................................3
3. Términos de Garantía .................................................................................................................4
4. Instalación Eléctrica.....................................................................................................................5
4.1 Tabla de conexiones eléctricas..........................................................................................5
4.2 Bobinas de Ignición .............................................................................................................5
4.3 Sistemas de Control de Ignición........................................................................................6
4.4 Ejemplo de Conexión ..........................................................................................................6
4.5 Pines de los Conectores.....................................................................................................7
5. Configuración del Módulo de Control de Ignición.................................................................8