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- Page 1 SparkView − High Voltage Indicator Operating Manual P/N 01.10.045-EN | Rev. 12/2019...
- Page 2 MOTORTECH products and the MOTORTECH logo are registered and/or common law trademarks of the MOTORTECH GmbH. All further trademarks and logos displayed or used in this publication are the property of the respective entitled person and are used for reference purposes only.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 General Information ..................... 5 1.1 What Is the Purpose of this Operating Manual? ............5 1.2 Who Is this Operating Manual Targeted to? ............... 5 1.3 Which Symbols Are Used in the Operating Manual? ........... 5 ... - Page 4 Table of Contents 6.2 Customer Service Information ................28 6.3 Returning Equipment for Repair/Inspection ............29 6.4 Instructions for Packaging the Equipment .............. 29 7 Maintenance ......................30 7.1 Changing the Battery .................... 30 7.2 Cleaning ......................
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Page 5: General Information
1 General Information Read through this operating manual carefully before use and become familiar with the product. Installation and start-up should not be carried out before reading and understanding this docu- ment. Keep this manual readily available so that you can reference it as needed. 1.1 What Is the Purpose of this Operating Manual? This manual serves as an aid for the installation and operation of the product and supports the technical staff with all operating and maintenance tasks to be performed. -
Page 6: Which Abbreviations/Acronyms Are Used In The Operating Manual
1 General Information Danger This symbol indicates warnings for danger to life, especially due to high voltage. Read these warning notices carefully and take the mentioned precautionary measures. 1.4 Which Abbreviations/Acronyms Are Used in the Operating Manual? The following abbreviations/acronyms are used in the operating manual. Abb. -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
Mark the operating location of the ignition system with the corre- sponding standardized warning symbol. MOTORTECH equipment is manufactured as state of the art and therefore safe and reliable to operate. Nevertheless the equipment can cause risks or damage can occur, if the following instructions are not complied with: –... -
Page 8: Electrostatic Discharge Hazards
2 Safety Instructions – Avoid all activities that can impair the function of the equipment. – Operate the equipment only while it is in proper condition. – Investigate all changes detected while operating the gas engine or ignition system. – Ensure compliance with all laws, directives, and regulations applicable to the operation of your system, including such not expressly stated herein. -
Page 9: Special Safety Instructions For The Device
High voltage! Danger to life! In a wet environment, the use of the SparkView high voltage indicator, the SparkScan1 high voltage clamp, and of the BNC cable poses a danger to life through high voltage. Likewise, wetness can destroy the products. There- fore, do not use the products in a wet environment. - Page 10 2 Safety Instructions Risk of injury! To avoid injury, make sure that you do not trip over the cables of the SparkScan1 high voltage clamp or the BNC cable when using the SparkView high voltage indicator. Risk of destruction! Excess voltage may destroy or damage the SparkView high voltage indica- tor.
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Page 11: Proper Disposal
2 Safety Instructions 2.4 Proper Disposal After the expiration of its service life, MOTORTECH equipment can be disposed of with other commercial waste, or it may be returned to MOTORTECH. We will ensure its environmentally friendly disposal. Rev. 12/2019... -
Page 12: Intended Use
The portable SparkView high voltage indicator measures and visualizes the high voltage de- mand of spark plugs while the engine is running. For this purpose, the SparkView measures the negative voltage transmitted by the connected measuring equipment through its BNC connector. -
Page 13: Product Description
4 Product Description 4.1 Technical Data 4.1.1 Certifications The SparkView high voltage indicator is certified as follows: EMC Directive 2014/30/EU – EN 55011:2016 + A1:2017 – Industrial, scientific and medical equipment - Radio-frequency disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement –... -
Page 14: Mechanical Data
4 Product Description 4.1.2 Mechanical Data The SparkView high voltage indicator has the following mechanical characteristics: Feature Value Dimensions 175 mm x 84 mm x 41 mm (6.89" x 3.31" x 1.62") (length x width x height) Weight 210 g (0.47 lb) without batteries... -
Page 15: Product Identification - Labeling On The Device
4 Product Description 4.1.4 Product Identification – Labeling on the Device The numbers required for unique product identification are on the device: Abb. Meaning Part number of the high voltage indicator Serial number of the high voltage indicator Battery Compartment Cover Rear Side of Device Rev. -
Page 16: Electrical Data
4 Product Description 4.1.5 Electrical Data The SparkView high voltage indicator has the following electrical characteristics: Feature Value Power supply 4.5 V DC, 3 Mignon batteries (AA), no rechargeable batteries Required current Max. 1 A BNC input Voltage range: –50 V to 0 V... -
Page 17: Operation
5 Operation 5.1 Unpacking Unpack the SparkView high voltage indicator taking care not to damage it, and ensure that the operating manual is always near to the device and is easily accessible. Check the contents for completeness and verify that the equipment meets your application requirements. -
Page 18: General Operation
5 Operation 5.3 General Operation 5.3.1 Overview Front View Rev. 12/2019... - Page 19 5 Operation Pos. Designation Voltage display (LED scale, also see section Voltage Display on page 20) Adjustment buttons for the bottom value of the red range Adjustment buttons for the bottom value of the yellow range Status display (see section Status Display on page 20) SET button On/off button BNC connector...
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Page 20: Voltage Display
5.3.3 Status Display The status display of the SparkView high voltage indicator lights up as soon as the device is switched on and it goes out when switched off. The different states of the status display have the following meaning:... -
Page 21: Preferences
. The SparkView also automatically switches off after 5 minutes of not being used. Calibrating The SparkView high voltage indicator calibrates itself each time it is switched on via the on/off button . If the ambient temperature changes considerably during operation (e.g. due to chang- ing from a cold to a warm environment), the measured values may deviate from the actual val- ues. -
Page 22: Measuring High Voltage
Recalibrate the SparkView by switching it off and on if the ambient temperature changes considerably during operation. You have two options for measuring the high voltage demand of spark plugs with the SparkView high voltage indicator when the engine is running: –... -
Page 23: Measuring With Sparkscan1 High Voltage Clamp
5 Operation 5.4.1 Measuring with SparkScan1 High Voltage Clamp The SparkView high voltage indicator is suitable for high voltage measurements with a SparkScan1 high voltage clamp not exceeding 3 m (118"). Before taking measurements with the SparkScan1 high voltage clamp, read the operating manual of the SparkScan1 supplied with the product. - Page 24 5. Clamp the SparkScan1 high voltage clamp to a spark plug lead with a maximum diameter of 7 mm (0.27'') without touching the spark plug lead with your hands. ▸ The test setup looks like this: Pos. Description Ignition coil Spark plug SparkScan1 high voltage clamp Grounding SparkView high voltage indicator Rev. 12/2019...
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Page 25: Measuring On Ignition Coil With Diagnostic Interface
The setting is saved for the currently set measuring range and is retained when the SparkView is restarted. 3. Connect the device using a BNC cable from MOTORTECH to a MOTORTECH ignition coil with a BNC diagnostic interface. Risk of damage! Hot engine parts can damage the BNC cable or the SparkView high voltage indicator. - Page 26 The test setup looks like this: Pos. Description SparkView high voltage indicator BNC cable Primary cable Ignition coil with diagnostic interface Spark plug ▸ The voltage display of the SparkView high voltage indicator shows the measured volt- age. Rev. 12/2019...
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Page 27: Evaluation Of Measurement Results
5 Operation 5.5 Evaluation of Measurement Results If the voltage is too low or too high, this implies a faulty ignition system or a faulty spark plug. The voltage range which is correct for your ignition system can be found in the documentation for your ignition system. -
Page 28: Errors
The spark plug lead must not exceed a maximum diameter of 7 mm (0.27''). The ambient temperature has Recalibrate the SparkView by changed considerably. switching it off and on. There is a malfunction in your Carry out further tests on your ignition system. -
Page 29: Returning Equipment For Repair/Inspection
Send the device and the return form to one of the two addresses below or to the nearest MOTOR- TECH representative: MOTORTECH GmbH MOTORTECH Americas, LLC Hogrevestr. 21-23 1400 Dealers Avenue, Suite A 29223 Celle... -
Page 30: Maintenance
▸ The SparkView is ready for operation. 7.2 Cleaning Clean the surface of the SparkView high voltage indicator with a damp cloth. Do not use deter- gents. 7.3 Spare Parts and Accessories For spare parts and accessories, please refer to our current Product Guide, which is available for you to download on the internet at www.motortech.de. -
Page 31: Index
BNC cable, use of........... 25 Setting ............21 BNC input ............16 Switch ............18 Brightness mode ........... 21 Mechanical data ..........14 C MOTORTECH Calibration ............ 21 Address ............ 29 Cleaning ............30 O Configuration ..........21 Operating elements ........18 D ... - Page 32 8 Index W Warning notices on the device ......14 Weight ............14 Y Yellow range Buttons ............ 18 Setting ............21 Testing ............21 Rev. 12/2019...
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