High-performance ignition system 12 volt (16 pages)
Summary of Contents for Pazon Ignitions Smart-fire vincent comet PDVC1
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SmartーFire ™ COMET HIGH-PERFORMANCE IGNITION SYSTEM 12 VOLT SYSTEM TYPE: PDVC1...
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Smart-Fire APPLICATIONS VINCENT SINGLES (360° FIRING, WASTED SPARK) WITH 12-VOLT ELECTRICS, POS. OR NEG. GROUND FEATURES HIGH-POWER PROGRAMMABLE DIGITAL IGNITION MODULE (FULLY ENCAPSULATED) COMPATIBLE WITH 12 VOLT POSITIVE & NEGATIVE GROUND ELECTRICS FULLY PROGRAMMED IGNITION TIMING & COIL ENERGY CONTROL: IGNITION ADVANCE CURVE IS MAPPED FOR THE VINCENT ENGINE ...
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Smart-Fire FITTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: THIS SYSTEM PRODUCES VERY HIGH VOLTAGES, ALWAYS SWITCH OFF BEFORE WORKING ON THE SYSTEM. Before fitting, please read these instructions carefully, including the notice on page 16. This system is designed to work only with the special digital ignition coil provided with the system.
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using (for example) large tie-straps, with a small sheet of rubber between the case & the frame. Fit the ignition coil in a convenient place, away from the ignition module & magneto replacement unit. Suspend the coil by the two mounting lugs, using the M5 bolts, washers &...
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WIRING PLEASE SEE WIRING SCHEMATICS ON PAGES 8 & 9) The ignition trigger wires (sleeved) are coloured: White—Black, Violet—Red & White—Red. Allowing some slack in the cable, route these wires from the ignition module down to the trigger in the magneto replacement housing, passing through the grommet in the top of the cap.
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This is a 12 volt pulsed output and provides 1 pulse per engine revolution (1 pulse/rev). If your tacho requires a different pulse rate, contact Pazon Ignitions. Connect to the tacho signal input terminal/wire. If you have a mechanical tacho, an inductive pickup tacho (e.g.
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TIMING (PLEASE SEE PAGES 12 & 13, FIGS. 2—4) Switch off ignition or disconnect the battery. The automatic advance unit is no longer required and should be removed. However, if it is to remain in place it must be locked solid by whatever method is available.
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Slightly loosen the two pillar screws, so that the trigger plate can be rotated by hand. Rotate the trigger plate slowly clockwise until the red timing light turns ON, STOP ROTATING. This is the static timing point for TDC.
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FIG. 2 STATIC TIMING WIRING (left to right): CALIBRATION MARKS WHITE—BLACK EQUIVALENT TO VIOLET—RED CAMSHAFT DEGREES WHITE—RED X2 = CRANKSHAFT DEGREES...
STATIC IGNITION TIMING @ TDC COUNTER-CLOCKWISE ROTOR ROTATION (WIRING NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY) FIG. 3 FIG. 4 START POSITION SWITCH IGNITION ON Trigger fully counter-clockwise Rotate trigger on adjustment slots. slowly CLOCKWISE, until red static timing led Align centre of rotor tab turns ON with static timing led, Stop rotating...
REV-LIMITER USE OF THIS FUNCTION IS AT YOUR OWN RISK, SINCE IT IS POSSIBLE TO SET THE REV-LIMITER TO BEYOND THE DESIGNED UPPER RPM LIMIT FOR YOUR ENGINE. SMART-FIRE ignition module features a function button that enables the user to set/reset the ignition rev-limiter. Unless specified when purchasing the system, the rev-limiter is not preset, allowing your engine to rev to its maximum (unrestricted).
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This warranty will be void if the product or parts have been altered, damaged, abused or installed incorrectly. This warranty will be void if parts supplied by Pazon Ignitions are used with other makes of ignition. Your statutory rights are not affected.
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