Power Arc IDS-C1 HD User manual

OWNERS MANUAL
LIMITED WARRANTY
All information contained in this owner manual is the property of P. A.
Ignition Co., Inc. and cannot be duplicated in whole or in part by any means
or disseminated or distributed without the prior written consent of P. A.
Ignitions Co., Inc. The information in this manual has been carefully
compiled and checked for accuracy and is believed to be correct. However,
P. A. Ignition Co., accepts no responsibility for inaccuracies which may
occur. All specifications in this manual are subject to change without
notice.
1) Use of any other spark plug wires other than resistor type wires with at
least 3,000 ohms of resistance. 2) Use of non-resistor spark plugs. 3)
Drilling or cutting of any kind into the module 4) Incorrect wiring of the
module. 5) Use of module on systems with defective charging systems. 6)
Use of defective coils. 7) Directly shorting the coil output wires to +12 VDC.
8) Physical damage to the ignition . 9) Any other items covered in the
warranty & instruction manual.
Power Arc Ignitions Co., Inc.
2518 N.E. 102 Ave.
Ankeny, IA 50021
[phone]
Any module returned under the warranty must include note of
explanation of failure and be accompanied by a dated bill of
sale.
The following customer actions automatically voids the warranty.
P. A. Ignition Co., Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser of a
Power Arc IDS ignition that it will, free of charge, repair or replace at
its own option, the product if returned to P. A. Ignition Co., Inc. within
6 months after purchase and if found by P. A. Ignition Co., Inc. to be
defective in material or workmanship. This warranty is not
transferable by the purchaser and shall be voided: if alterations not
authorized by P. A. Ignition Co., Inc. are made in the equipment or if
the serial number or date of manufacture has been altered, defaced
or removed. Nor does this warranty apply: if the equipment has
been subjected to accident, misuse, improper hookup, damaged by
flood, fire, or act of God, or has been used on circuits or voltages
other than those indicated in its instruction manual. If the equipment
is found to be defective in materials or workmanship the equipment
will be returned and P.A. Ignition Co., Inc. will pay the return shipping
(this does not include next day shipping, second day shipping,
shipments outside of the continental U. S. A. or shipments outside of
the U.S.A.). All warranty work outside of the U.S.A. must include
prepayment of return shipping. Customs, duties or tariffs are not
covered by this warranty. If the equipment is found to be defective
but is due to customer misuse (as described in warranty) P. A.
Ignition Co., Inc. will notify the customer and if the customer wants
the defective equipment returned P. A. Ignition Co., Inc. will return
the equipment C.O.D. freight. If the equipment is found to be in
operational order when returned to the factory P. A. Ignition Co., Inc.
will return the module with a $30.00 service charge plus freight and
C.O.D. Charges.
P. A. Ignition Co., Inc. warranty obligations are limited to those set
forth herein and no other obligations, expressed or implied, are
assumed by P. A. Ignitions Co., Inc.
Some states do not allow the exclusions or limitations of incidental
or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may
no apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
POWER ARC IDS-C1 HD
OWNER'S MANUAL
IDS-C1 HD Ignitions Systems
Multi-Spark 3 Sparks / Compression Stroke
Programmed Placement of Multi-Spark sparks
Automatic Coil Shutoff
Cam based sensor pickups
Dual Fire Operation
VOES Control Wire
Precision Rev limiter
Static Timing Light
Stainless Steel Encoder Disk
Corrected Tach Output
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SPARK PLUG WIRES
SPARK PLUGS
Choice of spark plug wires is an important consideration when
using an electronic ignition system.
You must use a resistor spark plug with electronic ignitions.
Stock spark plugs are resistor type plugs and will work.
Spark plug gap should be limited to as small as possible, while
still maintaining performance.
A wide spark plug gap can cause the following problems: Hard
cold starting, misfires during rich or lean fuel conditions, and
reduction of upper rpm range.
Initial settings for spark plug gaps are:
Dual Fire -1 Plug per cylinder Multi-Spark 0.025"-0.032"
The higher the engine compression, the
more voltage required to fire the plug, and the narrower the plug
gap should be.
The higher the rpm's the less time the coil has to charge
to break over voltage or complete saturation. A narrower spark
plug gap will help high rpm stability.
To maintain a good secondary spark within a
wider rpm range it is wise to run a narrower spark plug gap. It is
better to precisely place two stable, consistent sparks than to fire
one wider spark that may cause misfires in rich or lean
conditions, or from any of the above reasons.
Many things effect spark plug gap settings:
Multi-Spark:
Compression Ratio:
RPM:
You must use carbon core
resistor or Spiral wound spark plug wires with at least 800
. Failure to observe these precautions
will damage Ignition & Void the Warranty.
Ω per foot resistance
Encoder Installation and Cam end play
POWER ARC IGNITIONS CO., INC.
2518 N. E. 102 AVE.
ANKENY, IA 50021
[phone]
http://www.powerarc.com
PATENT #4,951,629 OTHER PATENTS PENDING
Green Tach
Trigger
TACH Factory Tach Wire
Normally Pink
VOES
SWITCH
White Sensor
(VOES)
Timing
Light
CONE MOUNT
(Negative Ground)
Red, Ignition Positive
Black, Coil Trigger
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Cam end play should not exceed 0.020”
Ignition
Encoder
Disk
Optical Pickup
Encoder
Adapter
Tighten applying to threads pink Loctite.
LocTite 222MS threadlocker for small fasteners to 1/4"
Extra washers may be included for shimming the
Encoder Disk outward. Place on encoder standoff
if Encoder Disk is to close to Optical Pickup.
Washers may be added
under Encoder Disk to
shim for correct height.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Do not touch coil output wire (Black) To +12.
DO NOT use Solid or Spiral wound suppression spark plug wires of less
than 800 . Failure to observe these precautions will damage
Ignition & Void the Warranty.
1
TOP DEAD CENTER
FRONT CYLINDER COMPRESSION STROKE.
Ω per foot
. Remove all components from the ignition cone cam cover area, exposing the
cam shaft end. If you have a stock module leave it mounted in place, but
disconnect it from the coil, tachometer and ignition switch wire.
2. Pull ignition wire through wire hole. Make sure not to run wiring near high
heat areas of the motorcycle, such as the exhaust system. Rock ignition into
cone, with the optical pickup at the top or in the case of a Sportster® everything
is rotated 90° clockwise with optical pickup facing forward and hold down
screws in the vertical position.
Note: It is recommended you leave enough extra wire to allow the module to be
removed from the cam cover for inspection and reprogramming, approximately,
6” minimum.
3. Insert the front and rear lock down screws & tighten.
4. Hook ignition positive (red) wire to the ignition supply, with the kill or ignition
switch wire.
5. Hook the green wire to the tach trigger wire of motorcycle (usually pink) if
used, if not used isolate.
7. Insert the encoder through the center hole of the ignition
. centered on the .
nsert the screw with
washer and lightly tighten, making sure the optical encoder is centered (see
diagram below).
8. Remove the timing plug and rotate the engine to
(see drawings at bottom of
next page)
top dead center timing mark to make sure the timing has not
moved.
10. Hook the Black wire to the coil. Do not hook the white wire to positive.
Some Harley-Davidsons use a white wire for positive.
11. Start the Engine.
*See Encoder Installation and Cam end play on back page.
6. Hook the White VOES wire to VOES switch.
Note:
.
It is recommended that you use a VOES switch if one was on your
motorcycle or you should add one if you have a high performance, heavy
bike or have wide engine load variations. If you did not have a VOES
ground the white wire
standoff to end of
cam Set the Encoder Disk Standoff Put the locking washer
and flat washer on the bronze flange bushing and push thru the Encoder Disk.
Apply pink Loctite to the screw and i flange bushing and
.
9. Turn the Ignition and Kill Switch on and rotate the Optical Encoder Counter
Clockwise until the Static Timing LED lights and stop. Holding the Optical
Encoder tighten the Adapter Hex screw firmly to hold the Encode wheel in
place. Recheck
Do not Install Factory Cam Cover Lid with Rivets
Upper Rivet will Damage the Optical Pickup.
Plug Wires May
Go To Either Cylinder
To +12 VDC from KillSwitch,
usually White with Black Stripe.
Black, Coil Trigger
+12 VDC
Green Tach
Trigger
TACH Factory Tach Wire
Normally Pink
VOES
SWITCH
White Sensor
(VOES)
VOES Should Be
Adjusted To 4 -5 1/2" Lbs,
This can vary with Carb type
and load.
STATIC
TIMING
LIGHT
CONE MOUNT
(Negative Ground)
To Ignition Module
To Ignition Module
To Kill Switch
RED WIRE
BLACK
Plug Wires May
Go To Either Cylinder
Dual Fire, 1 Plug/Cylinder, 3 Ohm, DF Coil
COIL HOOKUP DRAWING
+12 VDC From
Kill Switch usually
White/black
Red, Ignition Positive
Spark Plug Wire Guidelines
1. Use only resistor (carbon core) spark plug wires or approved
spiral wound spark plug wires & resistor spark plugs.
3. Failure to observe these precautions may cause ignition
malfunction and could damage the ignition module or coil.
1. Use of coils other than PA coils will result in loss of Multi-
Spark capabilities.
2. Do not touch the Black coil output wire to +12 vdc.
3. A total of 2.8 ohms is the minimum allowable coil
resistance.
4. Do not hook up coils with power (12 vdc) applied to the coils
& ignition module.
Coil Hookup Guidelines
2. Do not use spiral wound suppression of less than 800 Ohms
or more per foot.
To 1980
1980 to 1996
1996 - Up
TDC
TDC
TDC
35°
35°
20°
Cam Locator Notch
Cam Locator Notch
will be at 7:00 o’clock when
the piston is at front cylinder
Compression Stroke.
Do not Install Factory Cam Cover Lid with Rivets
Upper Rivet will Damage the Optical Pickup.
Use ONLY Resistor
Plug Wires or Approved
Spiral Wound Wires of
800 Ohms or more
pre foot &RESISTOR
SPARK PLUGS.
Use ONLY Resistor
Plug Wires or Approved
Spiral Wound Wires of
800 Ohms or more pre foot &
RESISTOR PLUGS.
Locating TDC Front Cylinder Compression Stroke
Note: a Sportster® is rotated 90° Clockwise
Static Timing
LED Indicator
Optical Pickup
Flange
Bushing
SS Washer Optical
Encoder Disk
Extra Shimming
Washers may be
Added to Kit
Encoder
Standoff
Note:
There is no Neg or Pos
on a wasted spark coil
You pick the terminal for
the + and trigger, NEVER
put on the same terminal.