MSD 7560 User manual

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Programmable Delay Controller
PN 7560
WARNING: During installation, disconnect the battery cables. When Disconnecting, always
remove the Negative cable first and install it last.
Parts Included:
1 – Delay Controller 8 – #10 Screws 10 – Butt Splices
1 – Pro-Data+ Disk 4 – #10 Nuts 2 – Ring Terminals
1 – 9-Pin Harness, 10-Feet 4 – #10 Washers
2 – Deutsch Terminated Harnesses 1 – 1-Pin Harness
Figure 1 Hand Held Programmer, PN 7550.
The optional Hand Held Programmer/Monitor, PN 7550,
connects through the 9-pin connector on the Control and
features an LCD display that allows you to walk through
the controller menus as well as monitor the engine’s rpm,
the current switch cycle, alerts and more (Figure 1).
There is also a computer disk supplied with the MSD Pro-
Data+ software. This software is for PC’s running windows
95, 98, NT, 2000 or ME. All of the adjustable parameters
can be reviewed and set then uploaded to the Controller.
The MSD Programmable Delay Controller allows you to
program up to five delay time periods for five output
switches. Programming the delay timer and other
options can be done with the MSD PN 7550 Hand held
Monitor or with the MSD Pro-Data software on a PC with
Windows operating system.
Note: Solid core spark plug wires cannot be used with this controller.

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Figure 2 Default Setting Chart.
Display Default Data Low-High (increments)
Launch In
This program allows user to select the polarity of the Dark Blue (Launch Reset) wire. It can be
programmed to Reset when grounded or when connected to 12 volts. The default is Ground.
For example, by connecting it to the positive side of the trans brake solenoid, it receives 12 volts
when the trans brake is On. This resets the Delay timer and when the brake is released (by removing
12 volts) the timer begins.
Delay Output
The output activation wires that provide the ground to activate a circuit can be programmed to turn
On or turn Off the corresponding circuit (ground or open). The default is Off (open).
Sequence Delay Time
Each of the output activation wires can be delayed from 0.001 to 5.0 seconds before being activated
after the Launch In (Dark Blue) wire is disabled or after each sequence delay is completed. The
next sequence delay begins directly after the previous one. The default is 2.000 seconds.
Timer Control In
This program will pause or advance the delay timer when 12 volts is supplied to the Light Blue wire.
It can be programmed to either pause the timer until 12 volts is removed, or will advance to the next
output sequence. (With this circuit connected to a WOT switch, it provides better control if you
need to back off the throttle). The default is advance.
AlertsPer# 0 0-1 (1)
LaunchRst Sw_$$$ GND GND/PWR
Seq# 1 1-5 (1)
Seq1 DlyOut_$$$ OFF OFF/ON
Seq2 DlyOut_$$$ OFF OFF/ON
Seq3 DlyOut_$$$ OFF OFF/ON
Seq4 DlyOut_$$$ OFF OFF/ON
Seq5 DlyOut_$$$ OFF OFF/ON
Seq1 Sec##.### 2.000 0.001 5.000 (.001)
Seq2 Sec##.### 2.000 0.001 5.000 (.001)
Seq3 Sec##.### 2.000 0.001 5.000 (.001)
Seq4 Sec##.### 2.000 0.001 5.000 (.001)
Seq5 Sec##.### 2.000 0.001 5.000 (.001)
Timer_$$$$$$$ ADVANCE ADVANCE/PAUSE

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LEDs
There are six LED’s on the end panel of the Controller. The Red status LED will be on steady when
the unit is turned On. Once the launch reset wire is activated (Dark Blue) this LED will blink rapidly
(this is handy during clutch setup). When the launch reset wire is deactivated the status LED will
turn off.
The Green LEDs indicate the output status of each delay circut. The corresponding LED will light if
the output is On (ground).
If there is a shorted solenoid or an over heated solenoid driver the status LED will blink a fault code
to indicate which solenoid output is at fault. The fault codes will continue until the Launch Reset is
active or the power is turned off. The blink codes are:
Two blinks 1 output
Three blinks 2 output
Four blinks 3 output
Five blinks 4 output
Six blinks 5 output
WIRING
Figure 3 Status and Switch LEDS.
Heavy Red To Battery positive (+) or vehicle enable switch
Heavy Black To Battery negative or other good ground source
Violet To +12 volt ignition switch
Dark Blue Launch Reset input wire to +12 volts or ground
Light Blue Timer Control input wire to +12 volts momentary switch
Pink 12 volts output when the LaunchReset wire is active, 300 milliamp
load maximum - for suppling +12 volts to optional 2-step unit
5 Red wires These five Red wires can provide 12 volts to each circuit. They are fuse
protected (20 AMP).
Brown Supplies ground to activate switch 1
White Supplies ground to activate switch 2
Orange Supplies ground to activate switch 3
Yellow Supplies ground to activate switch 4
Dark Green Supplies ground to activate switch 5
OUTPUT ACTIVATION WIRES

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Figure 4 Wiring the Delay Controller.
Note: NHRA rules only allow one wire to be connected to the Trans Brake. Connect the
MSD Dark Blue (reset) to the Trans Brake Switch. The Pink MSD wire will provide
+12 volts (up to 300ma load) when the Launch Input is activated.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES:
LaunchIn
Delay Output
State
Sequence
Delay Time
Timer Control
Programmable for active input at +12 volts or ground
Programmable output mode of turn-on or turn off
Programmed delay output time of .001 to 5.000 seconds for each of 5 delays
sequences
Programmable to either Pause or Advance the current time Delay sequence
when the Time Control input wire is at +12 volts

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Figure 5 Wiring the Delay Controller to a Pro Mag Six Shooter.
Note: NHRA rules only allow one wire to be connected to the Trans Brake. Connect the
MSD Dark Blue (reset) to the Trans Brake Switch. The Pink MSD wire will provide
+12 volts (up to 300ma load) when the Launch Input is activated.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES:
LaunchIn
Delay Output
State
Sequence
Delay Time
Timer Control
Programmable for active input at +12 volts or ground
Programmable output mode of turn-on or turn off
Programmed delay output time of .001 to 5.000 seconds for each of 5 delays
sequences
Programmable to either Pause or Advance the current time Delay sequence
when the Time Control input wire is at +12 volts

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PRO-DATA+ PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
1. Insert the installation disk.
2. In Windows click Start then select Run.
3. In the box type A:\Setup then press Enter.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. At this point there should be two MSD icons on your desktop.
6. Select the one that says MSD Graph View.
7. In the upper left corner of the screen select File.
8. Select the folder 7560.
9. Select the file that says 7560vXX.IGN (XX means the latest version such as 02).
10. Click on Open.
SAVES AND TRANSFERS
Whenever a change is made to a program it either must be saved to your PC as part of the file you
are programming or it must be Saved/Transferred to the MSD Controller. The software gives you
the choice of automatically transferring the change to the MSD or the PC.
Save to MSD: By saving the change right to the MSD, the new change is automatically put into the
Controller.
Save to PC: This saves the changes on your PC screen only. The information still must be transferred
to the MSD before it becomes active or saved to a file.
TACHOMETER
The tachometer on the monitor will show real time rpm when the engine is running with the laptop
connected.
MENUS
Monitor Status
Cyl Cnt Shift* Stat 1 Scan
ScanTime 1Sec
1 TO 9
ScanTime 1SEC
Seq 1
S
H
Seq5 DlyOut_OFF
Sec5.000
TimeCtl Alerts*
AlertsPer
TimerControl
Timer_PAUSE
Timer_ADVANCE
Timer_PAUSE
Alerts
2 Out1
3 Out2
4 Out3
5 Out4
6 Out5
Monitor List
1. ScanTime 1Sec
2 ActSeq 5 RST,1,2,3,4,5,ALL
3 Time25.0
4 LaunRst OFF/ON
5 OFF/ON
6 Out1 OFF/ON
7 Out2 OFF/ON
8 Out3 OFF/ON
9 Out3 OFF/ON
10 Out4 OFF/ON
11 Out5 OFF/ON
ActSeq.
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. TimeCtl
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Stats List
Same as Monitor
list at left
DlyOut_OFF
DlyOut_ON
1 TO 5
0.001 TO 5.000
LaunchRst
Sw_GND
Sw_GND
Sw_PWR
Figure 6 Monitor Screen Menu

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Notes

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FRM25112 Revised 07/03 Printed In U.S.A.
Limited Warranty
A utotronic Controls Corporation warrants MSD Ignition products to be free from defects in material
and workmanship under normal use and if properly installed for a period of one year from date of purchase.
If found to be defective as mentioned above, it will be replaced or repaired if returned prepaid along with
proof of date of purchase. This shall constitute the sole remedy of the purchaser and the sole liability of
Autotronic Controls Corporation. To the extent permitted by law, the foregoing is exclusive and in lieu of
all other warranties or representations whether expressed or implied, including any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness. In no event shall Autotronic Controls Corporation be liable for special or
consequential damages.
Service
In case of malfunction, this MSD component will be repaired free of charge according to the terms of
the warranty. When returning MSD components for service, Proof of Purchase must be supplied for warranty
verification. After the warranty period has expired, repair service is charged based on a minimum and
maximum charge.
Send the unit prepaid with proof of purchase to the attention of: Customer Service Department,
Autotronic Controls Corporation, 12120 Esther Lama, Suite 114, El Paso, Texas 79936.
When returning the unit for repair, leave all wires at the length in which you have them installed. Be
sure to include a detailed account of any problems experienced, and what components and accessories
are installed on the vehicle.
The repaired unit will be returned as soon as possible after receipt, COD for any charges. (Ground
shipping is covered by warranty). All units are returned regular UPS unless otherwise noted. For more
information, call the MSD Customer Service Line [phone]. MSD technicians are available from 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (mountain time).
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