Sparker TCI-P4 Manual

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SPARKER TCI-P4
SPARKER TCI-P4 is an inductive ignition unit for road motorcycle. The ignition unit can be set by a computer PC with a
program TCIP4.EXE. Advance (time of ignition) can be set as a function of revolution or as a function of revolution and
TPS (throttle position sensor). Ignition contains outputs for tachometer, fuel pump relay, and servo controller. It contains
also two inputs for blocking of ignition and one for servo controller. It is by the time of programming connected with
computer PC by serial port (COM). The program TCIP4.EXE is included to ignition unit.

HARDWARE

Pick up system.
Ignition can have maximal four channels. Standard version has two channels (four-cylinder engine). Ignition can be
programmed for many pickup systems. Most of them can be choose directly from list in program TCIP4.EXE others can be
set by special procedure (also by program TCIP4.EXE).

Supply voltage +12 V input.

Supply voltage must be within 8 – 18 voltage range. In this range the unit is able to provide optimal control of all the
processes. Supply voltage is connected by positive outlet to +12 V (13) and by negative outlet to GND (14).

Throttle position sensor TPS input.

An input is ready for standard TPS sensors used on motorbikes. It is designed for voltage range 0 - 5 V. Sensor settings for
0 % and 100 % is set by TCIP4.EXE software.
TPS is powered by referential voltage + 5 V (17) and SENSE GND (16). Sensor outlet will be connected to connector (6).

Crankshaft position sensor CKPS input.

An input is ready for standard pickup sensors used on motorbikes as CKPS.
One outlet of the CKPS should be connected to connector (9) and the other one should be connected to SENSE GND (16).
See following the chart. For system with two pick-ups should be one outlet of the second pick-up connected to connector
(20) and the other one should be connected to SENSE GND (16). See following the chart.

Blocking input.

One outlet of blocking switch (for example side stand switch) should be connected to connector (8) and other one should be
connected to SENSE GND (14) or GND (16). If the blocking switch is active the ignition is blocked. Opposite polarity of
blocking input can be set by software TCIP4.EXE.

Induction coils IC 1, IC 2, IC 3, IC 4 outputs

One outlet of induction coil of cylinder 1, 4 should be connected to key switched + 12 V and the other one should be
connected to corresponding connector IC 1, 4 (1). One outlet of induction coil of cylinder 2, 3 should be connected to key
switched + 12 V and the other one should be connected to corresponding connector IC 2, 3 (10).
Excitation (dwell time) of induction coil can be set to short or long by software TCIP4.EXE. Short dwell time is for
induction coil with primary coil resistance less than 2 Ohm. If long time is used for that one coil, coil can be destroyed. If it
is used short time for coil that desire long dwell time, the energy of spark could be small especially in high rpm.

Revolution indicator - TACHO output.

The revolution indicator output is compatible with most of board devices used on motorbikes. Pulse number for one
revolution and corrections is set within TCIP4.EXE software. TACHO output should be connected to connector (15).

FUEL PUMP RELAY output.

Fuel relay is switch on while the motor is running, for about 4 s after the unit is switched on and for about 4 sec. after motor
has stopped. One fuel pump relay outlet should be connected to connector (3) and the other one should be connected to key
switched + 12V. Connect the switched fuel pump relay circuit following the diagram.
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