Kaise KG-300 User manual

IGNITION
ANALYZER
Instruction Manual
KG-300

Thank you for purchasing "KG-300 IGNITION ANALYZER".
To obtain the maximum performance of this instrument, read this
Instruction Manual carefully, and take safe measurement.
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
NAME ILLUSTRATION
SPECIFICATIONS
1. General Specifications
2. Measurement Specifications
MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES
1. Flexible Probe and Sensor Setup
2. Engine Cycle Setting
3. Start Measurement
4. Measurement Mode Setting
5. Display Mode Setting
MEASUREMENT EXAMPLES
1. Normal Ignition Coil Waveform
2. Failure Ignition Coil Waveform
MAINTENANCE
1. Recharging the Instrument
TROUBLE SHOOTING
ABOUT KAISE WEBSITE
WARRANTY
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (strict observance is required)
This instruction manual contains the important contents to prevent
harm to user or others and damage of property, and to use the
instrument safely and correctly.
Read this manual carefully and obey the contents after having
understand the following terms and symbols.
■Following symbols in this manual describe the harm and damage
that would be caused by incorrect usage.
■Caution marks that require your attention. (equivalent marks have
the same meanings.)
Warnings and cautions that require your attentions.
Prohibited matters to protect the user and the product.
Mandatory matters that we ask to comply with.
WARNING
CAUTION
This symbol in this manual advises the user
of an electrical shock hazard that could result
in serious injury or even death.
This symbol in this manual advises the user
of an electrical shock hazard that could
cause injury or material damages.

Keep the instrument away from babies or children.
To prevent unexpected accident, injury, or electric shock hazard.
Store the instrument in the supplied carrying case.
To prevent unexpected accident, injury, or electric shock hazard.
Insert USB connector all the way inside the socket.
Dust around the socket may cause fire or electric shock.
When charging the instrument, use the specied AC adapter
and observe the specied charging rules.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Detach AC adapter after the instrument charged.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Charge the instrument under the temperature of 0 to 40℃.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Detach USB cable after completed the recharging.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Stop using the instrument and keep away from re when
there are electrolyte leakage or unusual smell.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Do not touch leaking electrolyte. If attached to the skin
or get into eyes, rinse immediately without rubbing,
and consult a doctor.
Damage to eyes and skin may occur.
Put the vehicle in Parking gear (in Neutral gear for stick-shift
vehicle).
Car may tun accidentally and could cause unexpected accident,
electric shock, fire or damage to the instrument or to the vehicle.
Apply parking brake.
Car may tun accidentally and could cause unexpected accident,
electric shock, fire or damage to the instrument or to the vehicle.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (strict observance is required)
WARNING

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (strict observance is required)
Do not put ammable or heavy object on the instrument.
Do not wrap with thick cloth.
Heat, fire, burst, or electrolyte leakage may occur.
Do not use in the dark place.
Accident, electric shock, fire, or damage to instrument / vehicle may occur.
Do not get the instrument wet.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Do not use the instrument or its accessories in case of
any damage.
If you find any damage, immediately stop using the instrument and
consult with your local dealer. Using the faulty instrument may
cause the unexpected accident, fire, or electric shock.
Do not touch the terminal or not insert foreign object.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Do not touch sensor and exible probe when taking measurement.
Injury, or electric shock may occur.
Do not measure the damaged / electric leaked ignition system.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Do not use the instrument with wet hands.
Accident, electric shock, fire, or damage to the instrument or the
vehicle may occur.
Do not use near the inammable materials such as gasoline or oil.
Fire or explosion may occur.
3
Stop using the instrument immediately when feeling any abnormality.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Use re extinguisher when the instrument ignited.
Electric shock may occur if pouring the water.
Wear insulated gloves when taking measurement.
Accident, injury, or electric shock may occur.
WARNING

Do not use the accessories with other instruments/equipments.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Do not drop or shock the instrument and the accessories.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Keep away from re when using / recharging the instrument.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Keep away ammable objects when using / recharging the instrument.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Do not leave the instrument in the engine compartment.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Do not use any cables except for the supplied ones.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Do not take long-time continuous measurement.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
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Store the instrument in the place less than 45℃and 70% humidity.
Avoid direct-sunlight and/or inside the sun-heated vehicle.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the instrument.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Do no use the cables with its insulation coating damaged.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Do not put the instrument into re or water. Do not attempt to heat.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Do not put the instrument close to the hot apparatus.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Do not bind the cables when using.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (strict observance is required)
WARNING

Be careful about the instrument and probes not to be caught
in the engine belt or cooling fan.
Damage to the instrument and vehicle, or injury may occur.
Be careful about the instrument and cables not to touch the
heated engine part such as exhausting area.
Damage to the instrument and vehicle, or injury may occur.
Be careful not to touch the heated engine part such as
exhausting area when using the instrument.
Burn injury may occur.
Be careful about your hands, gloves and clothes not to be
caught in the engine belt or cooling fan.
Injury may occur.
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Do not use the instrument around the ammable gas or liquid.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Do not put the instrument in microwave or high-pressure container.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Keep away the pet animals from the instrument.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Do not charge the instrument when it is full-charged.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Do not charge the instrument outside.
Electric shock, fire, or injury may occur.
Do not use the instrument with it charging.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
Be sure to observe the usage written in the instruction manual.
Heat, burst, fire of the instrument, or injury, electric shock may occur.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (strict observance is required)
WARNING

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
●Do not apply mechanical shock.
The shock such as dropping or beating might damage the instrument and
may cause the trouble.
●Do not pull cables forcibly.
Be careful not to pull the cables forcibly when detaching them to avoid any
damage such as wire disconnection.
●This instrument is not waterproof. Keep away from the water.
●Do not polish the instrument with alcoholic fluid to avoid case cracking.
●Use the instrument under environment of −0℃to 40℃, 70% RH or less to
obtain the accurate measurement.
●Damages of insulation coating of the cables could cause dangerous
short-circuit. Stop using the instrument and ask your local dealer for test
lead replacement.
●Keep away from high electromagnetic environment. Damage to the
instrument may occur.
●Recharge the instrument every 2 months when the instrument is out of use
for a long time.
●Internal lithium battery could be damaged significantly depending on the
usage or storage conditions. Failures caused by damaged battery is not
warranted.
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Cautions for Handling
Cautions for Safekeeping
●Keep away the instrument from the following places.
・Dusty area
・The place where has the water splash
・The place where applies the hard shock
・-20℃or less, 60℃or more, 70%RH or more
・The place where has the condensation
・The place where is exposed to direct sunlight.

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION (Check before using)
Confirm if the following items are contained in the package in good condition.
If there are any damages or missing, ask your local dealer for replacement.
①Main Unit…1 pc.
②Holster…1 pc. (attached) ⑤672 High Tension Cord Sensor
…1 pc.
③670 Flexible Probe…1 pc.
④671 Direct Ignition Sensor…1 pc.
⑥933 USB Cable…1 pc.
⑦1029 Carrying Case…1 pc.
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IGNITION ANALYZER
KG-300
⑧Instruction Manual…1 pc.

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IGNITION ANALYZER
KG-300
NAME ILLUSTRATION
■Main Unit
①Micro USB connector :
●Connect the supplied USB cable when charging the instrument.
②BNC connector :
●Connect the 670 flexible probe.
③LCD Display
④POWER / CLEAR Key
●Press this key to turn ON the instrument.
●Press and hold this key for 3 seconds or more to turn OFF the instrument.
●When the instrument is ON, press this key to clear all measurement data,
and start a new measurement.
⑤CYCLE Key
●Press this key to open a pull down menu to select the number of strokes
corresponding to the engine under measurement.
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③
②
④
⑤
⑦
⑥
⑨
⑧
①

NAME ILLUSTRATION
⑥Holster
⑦HOLD Key
●Press this key to hold the current display when chart, digital or
waveform display mode is selected.
●Press this key again to resume normal operation.
●When in the comparison display mode, use this key to start and stop a
measurement.
⑧MODE Key
●Press this key to open a pull down menu to select the type of
measurement.
⑨VIEW Key
●Press this key to open a pull down menu to select how the chosen
measurement will be shown in the display.
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NAME ILLUSTRATION
■LCD Display
⑩Engine Cycle
●This icon shows the selected Engine Cycle.（see page 13）
⑪Measurement Mode
●This icon shows the selected type of measurement.（see page 15）
⑫Display Mode
●This icon shows the selected display mode.（see page 16）
⑬Tachometer Reading
●Digital readout of the engine RPM.
⑭Battery Level Indicator
●This icon shows the state of charge of the internal battery.
⑮Measurement Display Area
●Current measurement is displayed corresponding to the selected display
mode.
⑮
⑫⑬⑪⑩
⑭
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Full Empty

Resolution: 320×240 pixels
Display area: L 53mm×W 70mm
LCD type: TFT color LCD display
30 times per second
Rechargeable LiFePO4 battery, 3.2V/1500mAh
Approx. 5 hours of continuous operation (under full-charged)
Micro USB (5V/0.5A, to recharge the internal battery)
Automatically powers off after 3 min. of inactivity
Direct ignition system, High tension cord type,
Waste spark ignition system
2 or 4 stroke engine cycles
0 to 40℃, less than 70％rh (non-condensing)
-20 to 45℃, less than 70％rh (non-condensing)
Less than 2000m
CE Marking
Approx. 34cm (including sensor)
160mm（H）× 99mm（W）× 34mm（D）（ without probe）
330g（without probe）
670 Flexible Probe,
671 Direct Ignition Sensor,
672 High Tension Cord Sensor, 933 USB Cable,
Instruction Manual, 1029 Carrying Case
SPECIFICATIONS
LCD Display
Frame Rate
Power (internal)
Battery Life
USB Connector (input)
Auto Power Off
Ignition System
Engine Cycle
OperationTemp.&Humid.
StorageTemp.&Humid.
Altitude
Safety Level
Flexible Probe Length
Dimensions
Weight
Accessories
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
1. General Specications
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2. Measurement Specications
Measurement Mode
Tachometer
Spark Plug Voltage
Spark Burn time
Dwell
Angle
Primary Current Ramp Time
4 stroke
2 stroke
400 to 19,999rpm
0 to 50kV
0 to 10ms
0 to 270°（ 600rpm<）
0 to 180°（ 750rpm<）
0 to 10ms
0.5%±1dgt
−
±0.15ms＋1dgt
±1.2°×krpm±1dgt
±0.2ms＋1dgt
1rpm
0.01kV
0.01ms
0.1°
0.01ms
Measurement Range Accuracy Resolution

MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES
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1. Flexible Probe and Sensor Setup
WARNING / CAUTION
To avoid any injuries and damage to the instrument, strictly observe
the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS in pages 1 to 6.
②Insert the appropriate sensor to the
probe tip.
Dial
①Connect the probe to the instrument
using their BNC connectors. Turn the
dial until locked.
BNC
connector
Probe tip
■Direct Ignition
■High Tension Cord
High tension cord
sensor
Direct ignition
sensor
Probe tip
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IGNITION ANALYZER
KG-300

MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES
2. Engine Cycle Setting
Select the number of strokes corresponding to the engine to be measured.
①Press POWER Key to turn on the instrument.
②Press CYCLE Key. Pull down menu will open with the current
setting highlighted.
③Press CYCLE Key repeatedly until the correct setting is highlighted.
④Wait until the pull down menu closes. The new setting is displayed on
the screen.
2 stroke engine cycle
4 stroke engine cycle
Waste spark ignition system
-5 -4 -2 0 2 ms
0
01607RPM
4 Stroke
2 Stroke
Waste Spark
Engine cycle
selection menu
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MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES
3. Start Measurement
①Start an engine to be measured.
②Place the sensor as follows.
High tension cord
③Select the desired mode and view.
●Measurement mode setting : see page 15
●Display mode setting : see page 16
④Current measurement is displayed on the screen.
■Measuring with High Tension Cords
Place the high tension cord into the slot of the sensor.
※If the tachometer reading is unstable, reposition the sensor as far as
possible from other high tension cords.
■Measuring Direct Ignition System
Place the sensor on the top and center of the ignition module.
※Reposition the sensor if the instrument is unable to detect the signal.
Direct ignition
module
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MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES
4. Measurement Mode Setting
Select the type of measurement to be shown in the display.
①Press MODE Key under the instrument is ON. Pull down menu will
open with the current setting highlighted.
Tachometer
Measuring RPM for 4 stroke / 2 stroke / Waste Spark engines.
②Press MODE Key repeatedly until the desired setting is highlighted.
③Wait until the menu closes. The new setting is displayed on the screen.
Burn Time (Firing Time)
Measuring the period from a spark is started to extinguished.
（Misfire might be occur even when burn time is measured.)
Ramp Time（Dwell : when using high tension code sensor)
Measuring the period from primary coil current first begins
to increase to when it stops increasing.
Voltage
Measuring spark plug voltages.
（Secondary firing voltage level to compare the performance of
the ignition system between cylinders. Not the actual voltage.）
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5
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kv
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01607RPM
Burn Time
Ramp Time
Tachometer
Voltage
Measurement
selection menu
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MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES
5. Display Mode Setting
Select how the chosen measurement will be shown in the display.
①Press VIEW Key under the instrument is ON. Pull down menu will open
with the current setting highlighted.
②Press VIEW Key repeatedly until the desired setting is highlighted.
③Wait until the menu closes. The new setting is displayed on the screen.
Comparison view
This view is useful to compare the sets of minimum, average,
and maximum values between several cylinders.
Chart (i.e. trend line) view
Displays the measurement value as the time-series chart.
This view is useful to check the variability over time.
Digital view
This view provides digital and analog readouts for the selected
measurement, as well as the other two digital readouts.
Waveform (i.e. oscilloscope) view
This view displays the signal amplitude over time (like an
oscilloscope). Useful for visually checking.
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01607RPM
Chart
Comparison
Digital
Waveform
Display mode
selection menu
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MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES
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■Chart view
This mode can display the measurement value as the time-series chart.
●POWER / CLEAR Key : Press to clear all values in the chart.
●MODE Key : Press to change the measurement mode.
●HOLD Key : Press to hold the display in its current condition. Press
again to resume normal measurement.
※When displaying “Tachometer”, measurement scale (vertical axis) just
shows the first digit of the RPM. Read the scale with thousandfold. (e.g.
RPM measurement scale is “2”= 2000 RPM actually)
Measurement
scale
TimeOld New
（corresponding to each of the last 276 sparks.）
0S
2
3
RPM
1
01607RPM

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0
10
15
kv
5
01607RPM
MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES
■Comparison view
This mode can display the comparison of sets of values (minimum, average,
and maximum measurements) between several cylinders.
●HOLD Key : Press to hold the display in its current condition (”HOLD”
appears on the screen). Press again to restart the measurement, and
add a new graph at the right of the screen.
●POWER / CLEAR Key : Press to clear all values in the chart.
●MODE Key : Press to change the measurement mode.
※When comparing the cylinders, place the sensor on the same position of
each ignition module, and in the same way.
Average
Oldest graph Newest graph
Maximum
Minimum