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Motortech SparkScan1 Operating Manual

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SparkScan1 –
High Voltage Clamp
Operating Manual
P/N 01.10.019-2023-A-EN | Rev. 02/2023 (A)

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  • Page 1 SparkScan1 – High Voltage Clamp Operating Manual P/N 01.10.019-2023-A-EN | Rev. 02/2023 (A)
  • 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.

  • 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   8 Index ......................... 24 Rev. 02/2023...

  • 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

    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 – Further work must only be performed by personnel authorized by MOTORTECH. Non-compli- ance with the instructions will void any warranties for the proper function of the equipment as well as the responsibility for the validity of the certifications.

  • Page 9: Special Safety Instructions For The Device

    If the grounding of the SparkScan1 comes loose during measuring (e.g. by tripping over the grounding cable), do not touch the measuring clamp and the cables of the SparkScan1 or the BNC connector of the SparkView. Switch off the engine, and when the ignition is inactive, re- store proper grounding before proceeding with measuring.

  • Page 10: Proper Disposal

    Scan1 high voltage clamp. Risk of damage! Hot engine parts can damage the cables of the SparkScan1 high voltage clamp or the SparkView high voltage indicator. Avoid contact of the prod- ucts with hot spots. Do not use damaged products.

  • Page 11: Intended Use

    In addition to the high voltage clamp SparkScan1, a SparkView high voltage indicator from MOTORTECH (length of SparkScan1 signal line max. 3 m / 118") or an oscilloscope is required for measuring. The SparkScan1 high voltage clamp must only be used with the specified devices under the specified conditions.

  • Page 12: Product Description

    4.1 Technical Data 4.1.1 Certifications The SparkScan1 high voltage clamp is certified as follows: CE, UKCA The certificates can be obtained on request from your MOTORTECH contact person (see section Customer Service Information on page 22). 4.1.2 Mechanical Data The SparkScan1 high voltage clamp has the following mechanical characteristics:...

  • Page 13: Product Identification - Labeling On The Device

    Abb. Meaning Part number of high voltage clamp Production code Illustration example 4.1.5 Electrical Data The SparkScan1 high voltage clamp has the following electrical characteristics: Feature Value Measuring range 5 kV to 50 kV (in operation) Tolerance Up to 20 kV: +/– 1 kV At higher voltages: +/–...

  • Page 14: Overview

    4 Product Description 4.1.6 Overview Pos. Designation Clamp body, in the form of a clamping handle Coaxial cable Grounding cable Ground terminal (alternative design as eyelet) BNC connector Rev. 02/2023...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Do not touch the spark plug leads, ignition coils, and spark plugs with your hands while the engine is running. You can safely touch the grounded SparkScan1 high voltage clamp even when the engine is running.
  • Page 16 Before each use, visually inspect the SparkScan1 to make sure it is not damaged, otherwise do not use the SparkScan1. If you have any questions on the safe operation and measurement accuracy of your SparkScan1, contact your MOTORTECH contact person (see section Customer Service Information on page 22).
  • Page 17 4. Clamp the high voltage clamp as far away as possible from the ignition coil and with suffi- cient distance to the spark plug to an unshielded spark plug lead from MOTORTECH without touching the spark plug lead, the ignition coil, or the spark plug with your hands.
  • Page 18 5 Operation ▸ The test setup looks like this: Pos. Designation Ignition coil Spark plug High voltage clamp Grounding Oscilloscope / SparkView ▸ You can read out or record the measured values from the oscilloscope or the SparkView. Rev. 02/2023...

  • Page 19: Evaluation Of Measuring Results

    5 Operation Risk of damage! The SparkScan1 high voltage clamp is designed for short-term measuring of high voltages under full load and must not remain on the spark plug lead permanently. Otherwise, the spark plug lead may be damaged. 5.3 Evaluation of Measuring Results This section contains some typical results from measurements taken with the inductive high voltage clamp and an oscilloscope.
  • Page 20 5 Operation – Measurement without spark plug connected (open circuit): Rev. 02/2023...
  • Page 21 5 Operation Typical Curves with a Defective Ignition Coil (Short Circuit in Coil) – Measurements without spark plug connected (idle voltage) Rev. 02/2023...

  • Page 22: Errors

    Damages to the SparkScan1 high voltage clamp including its cables may result in danger to life through high voltage and the measurements may be faulty. Do not use the SparkScan1 if it is damaged. If a fault is suspected, the SparkScan1 may be sent to MOTORTECH for a functional check.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    If necessary, clean the SparkScan1 high voltage clamp with a dry or damp cloth. After cleaning, ensure that the SparkScan1 is dry. Remove wetness with a cloth or allow the SparkScan1 to dry. The SparkScan1 high voltage clamp must not be used when wet.
  • Page 24 Measuring range ........13 Mechanical data .........12 M  Measurement results, evaluation of ....19 Measuring ............. 15 Measuring range ..........13 Mechanical data..........12 MOTORTECH Contact ............. 22 O  Oscilloscope, use of ........15, 19 P  Part number ........... 13 R  Repair ............22 Return shipment ...........
  • Page 25 Rev. 02/2023...

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