TECHNICAL MANUAL

FOR ELECTRONIC SPARK

ADVANCE VARIATORS

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and informative improvement.

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INDEX OF THEMES IN THE A.E.B. MANUAL

INTRODUCTION from page 5 to page 9

VARIATORS for high voltage signals from page 11 to page 32

Code AEB512 on page 13

Code AEB526 - N on page 15
Code AEB531 on page 19
Code AEB537 on page 21
Code AEB548 on page 25
Code AEB549 - N on page 29

VARIATORS for low voltage signals from page 33 to page 84

Code AEB466 on page 35

Code AEB510 on page 37
Code AEB511 on page 41
Code AEB522 - 1 / 522 - 3 / 522 - 4 out - of production on page 45
Code AEB522 - 2 out - of production on page 49
Code AEB524 on page 53
Code AEB527 on page 57
Code AEB532 on page 61
Code AEB533 on page 65
Code AEB535 on page 69
Code AEB536 on page 73
Code AEB540 on page 77
Code AEB547 on page 81

Information on A.E.B. s.r.l. on page 87

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The A.E.B. Electronic Spark Advance Variator is a device which is capable of modifying the original ignition
point, calculated for a correct GASOLINE running of the car, to adapt it to alternative fuels like L.P.G. and C.N.G..
These have a slower combustion time in comparison to GASOLINE, therefore it is necessary for the spark to ignite in
advance in comparison to the original point.

The advantages you have with the installation of a Spark Advance Variator are as follows:

- better performance while accelerating;

- lower fuel consumption;

- avoidance of the danger of backfire;

- the spark advance is only modified when the car runs with L.P.G. or C.N.G.; when you come back to GASOLINE, the
original value is reset electronically.

The Variator transfers the spark advance management to a MICROPROCESSOR that processes the original curve
according to the parameters which are present in the memory and to other parameters that can be modified from
outside through micro switches or trimmers to better adapt to different needs.

From outside you can thus select:

- the number of engine cylinders on which the Variator is installed;

- the type of used fuel, C.N.G. or L.P.G.. This is very important because also C.N.G. and L.P.G. have different
combustion times one from the other;

- possibility to eliminate the spark advance while decelerating and/or idling (not on any model).
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THE SPARK ADVANCE VARIATORS CAN BE SUBDIVIDED INTO TWO MAIN FAMILIES:

1) Spark Advance Variators for High Voltage signals:

KOALA Code 512 for RENAULT cars with static ignition and SIEMENS SIRIUS 32 injection
(before installing the Variator, see the car list attached to instructions).

WOLF - N Code 526 - N for cars with electronic ignition, coil and distributor.

PLATINOS Code 531 ONLY FOR VEHICLES WITH POINT IGNITION.

SPARK - 2 Code 537 for 4 cylinder cars with multicoil ignition, without distributor.

BIWOLF 548 Code 548 for 4 cylinder cars with multicoil ignition, without distributor.

JOKER - N Code 549 - N for cars with electronic ignition, coil and distributor.

These devices anticipate the coil negative signal with voltage peak of approx. 400 V - 500 V.

2) Spark Advance Variators for Low Voltage signals:

M.A.P. Code 466 for cars with M.A.P. absolute pressure sensor.

PICK - UP Code 510 for cars with ignition - injection system with C.K.P. sensor and inductive - type
revolutions and phonic wheel with 6, 35 or 58 teeth.
For the connection of the variator to different sensors you need the suitable
connection kits.

MOUSE Code 511 for cars with ignition - injection system with C.K.P. sensor and Hall - Effect
revolutions and phonic wheel with 58 teeth.

BLACK Code 524 for Volkswagen cars, only new models with electronic ignition, coil and distributor.

DIS - 92 Code 527 for Hall - Effect sensors.

GREEN - MASTER Code 532 for FORD cars with Motorcraft EDIS static ignition.

GOLD - MASTER Code 533 for FORD cars with TFI ignition module.

BLUE - MASTER Code 535 for Hall - Effect sensor, Chrysler cars - old model.

RED - MASTER Code 536 for G.M. cars with static ignition or HEI, EST, ESC ignition module.

SPARK - MASTER Code 540 for cars in which the ignition signal comes from the injection central unit and
is amplified by a power module that controls the coil.

CAT Code 547 for HONDA cars with integrated ignition in the distributor.

These devices anticipate the signals coming from sensors or the injection central unit that drive the electronic ignition.

OUT - OF - PRODUCTION

PICK - UP 60 for cars with C.K.P. sensor and inductive - type revolutions and phonic wheel
with 58 teeth;
Code 522 - 1 for 3 wire sensor,
Code 522 - 3 for 90 CV 3 wire sensor, type G.M.,
Code 522 - 4 for 2 wire sensor.
PICK - UP 36 Code 522 - 2 for cars with C.K.P. sensor and inductive - type 2 WIRE revolutions and phonic
wheel with 35 teeth.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Supply voltage 10 V Min. 14 V Max.

Temperature range conforming with AUTOMOTIVE standards

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

- Wiring for electrical connection

- Emergency connector

- Adhesive warning label to be applied on the car

- Installation and adjusting instructions

- Accessory bag

- Guarantee Certificate to be GIVEN TO THE CUSTOMER

A.E.B. PRODUCTS CONFORM WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS

UL - 94 V - 0 Printed circuits

95 / 54 / CE

R67 / 01 / ECE Electromagnetic compatibility

R10 / 02 / ECE
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DESCRIPTION OF THE USED GRAPHIC SYMBOLS

How to fix the SPARK ADVANCE VARIATORS:

- FAR AWAY from possible WATER INLETS.

- FAR AWAY from EXCESSIVE HEAT SOURCES (ex. exhaust manifolds).

- FAR AWAY from HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES.

Carry out some good electrical connections by avoiding the use of “POWER REDUCERS”.
Keep in mind that the best electrical connection is a duly insulated welding.

Inform the customer that, in case of failure, the Variator is equipped with an
EMERGENCY connector that cuts out the Variator and resets the original connection.

Do not open the Variator box for any reason, mainly with running engine or switched - one
control panel in order to avoid high voltage discharges inside.
A.E.B. refuses any responsibility for damage to things and persons due to the tampering
of the device by unauthorised personnel with the consequent GUARANTEE annulment.

Apply the adhesive label supplied with the package on the engine compartment in a well - visible
position in order to warn this parties on the SPARK ADVANCE VARIATOR presence.

NOTE: before installing any Spark Advance Variator, check that:

1) the ignition system (spark plugs, high voltage cables and coil) are in perfect state;
2) the Spark Advance is the original one;
3) on the instruction manual there is the car diagram on which you are installing it. If it does not appear and
you have an oscilloscope, by following the suggestions in this manual you can establish the correct Variator.
If you do not gave the necessary tools or have doubts, we suggest you to apply to our Technical
Service team for further information, because the Variator you are using could be incorrect (see page 87).

A.E.B. REFUSES ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO THINGS AND

PERSONS DUE TO THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF DEVICES.
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HOW TO FIX THE SPARK ADVANCE VARIATOR

WRONG WRONG CORRECT

INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTALLATION

HOW TO DIX THE VARIATOR MODEL PICK - UP

WRONG WRONG CORRECT

INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTALLATION
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SPARK ADVANCE VARIATORS
FOR HIGH VOLTAGE SIGNALS
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Electronic Spark Advance Variator KOALA

Code 512

Install the variator KOALA Code 512 on RENAULT cars equipped with static ignition system (before installing the
variator, see the car list attached to the instructions).

2
Timing Advance
Processor 10
KOALA
COD.AEB512

1 3 4

5 6 7 8

11

1) Connector for programming.

2) Micro switches for programming: C.N.G. or L.P.G. running.

3) SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION LED (led ON, spark advance connected).

4) Connector for connection.

5) SKY - BLUE - GREEN WIRE to be connected to the Crankshaft Position Sensor signal.

6) BLUE - YELLOW WIRE to be connected to the Throttle Potentiometer (T.P.S.) signal.

7) BLUE WIRE to be connected to the BLU GAS outlet wire.

8) BLACK WIRE to be connected to GROUND.

9) Wiring for the connection of the Spark Advance Variator with the ignition Coil Unit (11).

10) Original connector of the ignition Coil Unit.

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MICRO SWITCH ADJUSTMENT

The Spark Advance Variator has 3 micro switches for the following adjustments:

Micro switch 1 makes it possible to adjust the wished spark advance according to the used type of fuel:

for a C.N.G. for an L.P.G. leave set to OFF

fed engine fed engine

Micro switches 3 and 4 are not used for the moment, therefore leave them set to OFF.

DESCRIPTION OF THE LED OPERATION

The LED switching - on supplies the following information:

LED ON = SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTED

OFF - Gasoline Running.

BLINKING - Connection problems (check the connection on the coil).

ON - OK, Variator ON and spark advance connected.

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Electronic Spark Advance Variator WOLF - N

Code 526 - N

Install the Wolf - N Code 526 - N variator on cars with ignition system made up of: coil, electronic ignition and
distributor where the ignition module controls and adjusts the loading current of the coil.
Beyond anticipating the ignition signal, the Wolf - N variator also takes care of adjusting the current on the coil, by
acting as a downright electronic ignition.

WOLF-N

1 16 17

3 4 5

6 7

15
11
13 14

10

8 12

1) SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION LED (led ON, spark advance connected).

2) Micro switches for adjusting: quantity of cylinders, spark advance degrees and spark advance cut - off when idling
or decelerating.

3) RED WIRE to be connected to the + 12 V under key (+ 15) of the ignition coil (11).
Contact (+ 15) of coil (11) is connected by means of wire (10) to the ignition key (8) and from this latter to the positive
side of the battery (9) in order to have power supply only with instrument panel switched on.

4) BLUE WIRE to be connected to the BLU GAS outlet wire.

5) YELLOW - GREEN WIRE to be connected to GROUND.

6) BROWN WIRE (Variator output signal) to be connected to the negative wire (13) of the coil (11).

7) BLACK WIRE (Variator input signal) to be connected to the wire (14) coming out from the ignition module (15).

11) Ignition coil connected to the distributor (12) by means of the high voltage wire.

16) Main connector (white colour).

17) Emergency connector (red colour).

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SPARK ADVANCE ADJUSTMENT

The Spark Advance Variator has 6 micro switches for the following adjustments:

Micro switches 1 and 2 make it possible to adjust the number of cylinders of the engine on which the variator must be installed:

4 cylinder engine 5 cylinder engine 6 cylinder engine 8 cylinder engine

Micro switches 3 and 4 make it possible to adjust the wished spark advance according to the used type of fuel or to
the engine features

Note: for a C.N.G. fed car, normally the recommended spark advance is of 12° (15° if the car is particularly slow),
while for an L.P.G. car the recommended spark advance is of 6° (9° if the car is particularly slow): for non - catalysed
cars it is of 9° (12° if the car is particularly slow).

spark advance = 6° spark advance = 9° spark advance = 12° spark advance = 15°

Micro switch 6 allows to disconnect the spark advance

Micro switch 5 allows to disconnect the spark advance when decelerating in the revolution range included
under 1100 rpm; this adjustment is useful for those between 2100 rpm and 1100 rpm; this adjustment is
engine that, if advanced when idling, operate irregularly useful for those engines that during the slowing - down
or switch off. phase show jumps or jerks.

spark advance spark advance spark advance spark advance

connected when idling disconnected when connected while disconnected while
idling decelerating decelerating
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Electronic Spark Advance Variator WOLF - N

Code 526 - N

Before installing the variator, by means of an oscilloscope you can measure on the coil negative side the
following wave form.

Measurement with engine at approx. 1.000 rpm

a = Loading time (time in which the ignition module circulates the current to load the coil).

b = Limitation (time in which the ignition module circulates a maintenance current to avoid a coil overheating, because
the necessary current for a good ignition has already been reached but the spark must not still ignite).

NOTE: the maintenance current that can be considered also as an energy reserve is calculated at any moment by
the ignition module, therefore the time - b - can change according to the number of revolution or the type of ignition.

c = Spark.

d = Unloading time of the energy stored by the coil on the spark electrodes (spark duration).

e = Period between a spark and the other (180° of revolution of the engine shaft).

Below is a list of the most common ignition module on which “Wolf - N” works correctly:

- Bosch, any model

- Magneti Marelli Digiplex
- Magneti Marelli Digiplex 2
- Magneti Marelli Microplex
- Magneti Marelli BKL 3
- Renix, any model
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After the installation of the variator, with the oscilloscope and two traces you can display what follows.

CORRECT OPERATION Measurement with engine at approx. 1.000 rpm

Trace A = Signal measured on the brown wire of the variator (6) (coil negative side 11).
Trace B = Signal measured on the black wire of the variator (7) (ignition module side 15).
a = Time in which Wolf - N circulates the current to load the coil.
The Wolf - N variator supplies a limitation current only when accelerating, therefore in this case time b is equal to zero
and is not visualised.
c = Spark.
d = Unloading time of the energy stored by the coil on the spark electrodes (spark duration).
e = Period between a spark and the other (180° of revolution of the engine shaft).
f = Voltage peak generated by Wolf - N to operate a possible revolution counter connected along the wire going from
the ignition module to the coil.
g = Ignition spark advance given by the variator.
h = Loading time that the ignition module gives on the input of Wolf - N. Note that the module loading time has
increased in comparison to the operation without variator (see previous page); for a good operation of Wolf - N this
must not be higher than 80% approx. of the period between a spark and the other - e -.
Example of an ignition module that is not compatible with the Wolf - N variator;
time - h - is higher than 80% of the period - e -

WRONG OPERATION
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Electronic Spark Advance Variator PLATINOS

Code 531

Install the Platinos Code 531 - N variator only on cars with contact (point) ignition system.

2 3 4

5 6

10
9 8

11

13
12

1) Fuel delay register.

2) RED WIRE to be connected to the + 12 V under key of the ignition coil (10).
Positive contact of coil (10) is connected by means of wire (11) to the ignition key (12) and from this latter to the
positive side of the battery (13) in order to have power supply only with instrument panel switched on.

3) BLUE WIRE to be connected to the BLU GAS outlet wire.

4) YELLOW - GREEN WIRE to be connected to GROUND.

5) BROWN WIRE (Variator output signal) to be connected to the negative wire (9) of the coil (10).

6) BLACK WIRE (Variator input signal) to be connected to the wire (8) that is connected to points and comes out
from the distributor (7).

7) Distributor with points inside.

10) Ignition coil.

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Electronic Spark Advance Variator PLATINOS

Code 531

After the installation of the variator, with the oscilloscope and two traces you can display
what follows.

Measurement with engine at approx. 1.000 rpm

Trace A (20 V / division) = Signal measured on the brown wire of the variator 5 (coil negative side 10).
Trace B (5 V / division) = Signal measured on the black wire of the variator 6 (distributor side 7).
a = Loading time (time in which contacts are closed and circulate the current to load the coil).

c = Spark.

d = Unloading time of the energy stored by the coil on the spark electrodes (spark duration).

e = Period between a spark and the other (180° of revolution of the engine shaft).

h = Loading time that contacts (points) supply to the input of the variator.

i = Ignition delay with gasoline given by the variator.

CAUTION: the PLATINOS Variator DELAYS the GASOLINE spark advance, therefore to adjust it correctly
proceed as follows:
- switch on the car with GAS and, by acting on the distributor, adjust the spark advance so as to obtain the maximum
performance with GAS;

- shift to GASOLINE and, by acting on the register located next to the Variator connector, bring the spark advance to
the original value, by checking it with a stroboscopic gun;

- this adjustment does not modified the one previously made with GAS;

- moreover, we suggest to check the Variator installation before the points are cleaned and with live contacts.
Some damaged points could switch off the engine or stroke losses;

- with the Variator the point contact do not wear.

Caution: check that on the coil positive side there is not resistance (BALLAST), otherwise draw the + 12 V under key
from another position.
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Electronic Spark Advance Variator SPARK - 2

Code 537

Install the variator Spark - 2 Code 537 on 4 cylinder cars without distributor with double coil (static ignition) where the
ignition central unit maintains constant the loading time under any working conditions (acceleration, deceleration, etc.).

1 2

3 4 5 6

12 7 8 9 10

13
11

14

17
15 16

20
18 19

1) Micro switches 1 and 2 (SPARK ADVANCE CUT - OFF WHEN IDLING).

2) Micro switches 3, 4, 5 (SPARK ADVANCE DEGREE ADJUSTMENT).

3) RED WIRE to be connected to the + 12 V under key of the ignition coil unit (11).
Positive contact of coil unit (11) is connected by means of wire (12) to the ignition key (13) and from this latter to the
positive side of the battery (14) in order to have power supply only with instrument panel switched on.

4) BLUE WIRE to be connected to the BLU GAS outlet wire.

5) YELLOW - GREEN WIRE to be connected to GROUND.

6) SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION LED (led ON, spark advance connected).

7) YELLOW WIRE (Variator output signal 1) to be connected to the negative wire (15) of the coil (11).

8) WHITE WIRE (Variator input signal 1) to be connected to the wire (16) coming out from the ignition module (17).

9) BROWN WIRE (Variator output signal 2) to be connected to the negative wire (18) of the coil (11).

10) BLACK WIRE (Variator input signal 2) to be connected to the wire (19) coming out from the ignition module (20).

11) Ignition coil unit with spark plug cables.

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SPARK ADVANCE ADJUSTMENT

This adjustment is useful for those engine that, if advanced when idling, operate irregularly or switch off. To solve this
problem by means of micro switches 1 and 2 you have the possibility to cut - off the spark advance when the engine
rpm is lowered below 1.100 rpm.

Spark advance Spark advance disconnected

always connected under 1.100 rpm

By means of micro switches 3, 4, 5 you can select the correct spark advance value. To do this it is necessary to set
one or more micro switches to “ON”.

- Remember that by setting more micro switches to ON at the same time, the spark advance value is
summed. - Example:

By setting micro switches 3 and 5 to ON, you obtain the following spark
advance:

- for a 4 cylinder engine:

3° (of micro switch 3) + 12° (of micro switch 5) Total 15° of spark advance

RECOMMENDED SPARK ADVANCE DEGREES FOR TYPE OF FUEL

for a C.N.G. fed engine 12° for an L.P.G. fed engine 9°

of spark advance of spark advance

The values reported in the table are recommended according to our experience; in any case, you can
carry out different adjustments to better adapt the Variator to the different engine features.
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Electronic Spark Advance Variator SPARK - 2

Code 537

Before installing the variator by means of a double - trace oscilloscope, you can measure
the following wave forms on the two coil negative sides.

Measurement with engine at approx. 1.000 rpm

Trace A = Signal measured on a coil negative side - 15 -.

Trace B = Signal measured on the other coil negative side - 18 -.

a = Loading time (time in which the ignition module circulates the current to load the coil). This is always the same
both while accelerating and decelerating.

c = Spark.

d = Unloading time of the energy stored by the coil on the spark electrodes (spark duration).

e = Period between the spark of a coil and the spark of the other (180° of revolution of the engine shaft).

e1 = Period between a spark and the other of the same coil (360° of revolution of the engine shaft).
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The ones reported on the picture below are the input and output wave forms of a single negative
side of the coil, measured after the variator installation.

CORRECT OPERATION Measurement with engine at approx. 2.000 rpm

Trace A = Signal measured on the brown wire of the variator 9 (coil negative side 11).
Trace B = Signal measured on the black wire of the variator 10 (ignition module side 20).
For higher safety, we recommend to carry out the same check also on the other coil negative side, therefore to
connect with the oscilloscope in the following way:
Trace A = Signal measured on the yellow wire of the variator 7 (coil negative side 11).
Trace B = Signal measured on the white wire of the variator 8 (ignition module side 17).
a = Loading time (time in which the ignition module circulates the current to load the coil).
Note that a is equal to h, because Spark - 2 circulates the current on the coils for the same time given by the ignition
central unit.
c = Spark.
d = Unloading time of the energy stored by the coil on the spark electrodes (spark duration).
e1 = Period between a spark and the other of the same coil (360° of revolution of the engine shaft).
The voltage peak - f - is not generated by the variator, because normally the revolution counter is supplied directly by
the injection central unit.
g = Ignition spark advance given by the variator.
h = Loading time that ignition central unit supplies to the input of the variator.

CAUTION: despite the Spark - 2 variator has a safety device for limiting the current, it circulated the current on the
coils for the same time given by the ignition central unit. Therefore, install it only on ignitions that do not increase
their loading time - h - after the variator installation to avoid any overheating and burning both of the variator and the coil.

IMPORTANT
For higher safety, we recommend
to check both coil negative sides.

WRONG OPERATION
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Electronic Spark Advance Variator BIWOLF

Code 548

Install the Biwolf Code 548 on 4 cylinder cars without distributor with double coil (static ignition) where the ignition
central unit controls and adjusts the coil loading current.

1 2

3 4 5 6

12 7 8 9 10

13
11

14

17
15 16

20
18 19

1) Micro switches 1 and 2 (SPARK ADVANCE CUT - OFF WHEN IDLING).

2) Micro switches 3, 4, 5 (SPARK ADVANCE DEGREE ADJUSTMENT).

3) RED WIRE to be connected to the + 12 V under key of the ignition coil unit (11).
Positive contact of coil unit (11) is connected by means of wire (12) to the ignition key (13) and from this latter to the
positive side of the battery (14) in order to have power supply only with instrument panel switched on.

4) BLUE WIRE to be connected to the BLU GAS outlet wire.

5) YELLOW - GREEN WIRE to be connected to GROUND.

6) SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION LED (led ON, spark advance connected).

7) YELLOW WIRE (Variator output signal 1) to be connected to the negative wire (15) of the coil (11).

8) WHITE WIRE (Variator input signal 1) to be connected to the wire (16) coming out from the ignition module (17).

9) BROWN WIRE (Variator output signal 2) to be connected to the negative wire (18) of the coil (11).

10) BLACK WIRE (Variator input signal 2) to be connected to the wire (19) coming out from the ignition module (20).

11) Ignition coil unit with spark plug cables.

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SPARK ADVANCE ADJUSTMENT

This adjustment is useful for those engine that, if advanced when idling, operate irregularly or switch off. To solve this
problem by means of micro switches 1 and 2 you have the possibility to cut - off the spark advance when the engine
rpm is lowered below 1.100 rpm.

Spark advance Spark advance disconnected

always connected under 1.100 rpm

By means of micro switches 3, 4, 5 you can select the correct spark advance value. To do this it is necessary to set
one or more micro switches to “ON”.

- Remember that by setting more micro switches to ON at the same time, the spark advance value is
summed. - Example:

By setting micro switches 3 and 5 to ON, you obtain the following spark
advance:

- for a 4 cylinder engine:

3° (of micro switch 3) + 12° (of micro switch 5) Total 15° of spark advance

RECOMMENDED SPARK ADVANCE DEGREES FOR TYPE OF FUEL

for a C.N.G. fed engine 12° for an L.P.G. fed engine 9°

of spark advance of spark advance

The values reported in the table are recommended according to our experience; in any case, you can
carry out different adjustments to better adapt the Variator to the different engine features.
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Electronic Spark Advance Variator BIWOLF

Code 548

Before installing the variator, by means of an oscilloscope you can measure on the
two coil negative sides the following wave forms.

Measurement with engine at approx. 1.000 rpm

Trace A = Signal measured on a coil negative side - 15 -.

Trace B = Signal measured on the other coil negative side - 18 -.

a = Loading time (time in which the ignition module circulates the current to load the coil).
This is calculated by the ignition central unit according to the engine revolution by taking into account both accelerations
and decelerations.

c = Spark.

d = Unloading time of the energy stored by the coil on the spark electrodes (spark duration).

e = Period between the spark of a coil and the spark of the other (180° of revolution of the engine shaft).

e1 = Period between a spark and the other of the same coil (360° of revolution of the engine shaft).
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The ones reported in the picture below are the input and output wave forms of one of the
two coil negative sides measured after the variator installation.

CORRECT OPERATION Measurement with engine at approx. 2.000 rpm

Trace A = Signal measured on the brown wire of the variator 9 (coil negative side 11).
Trace B = Signal measured on the black wire of the variator 10 (ignition module side 20).

For higher safety, we recommend to carry out the same check also on the other coil negative side, therefore to
connect with the oscilloscope in the following way.

Trace A = Signal measured on the yellow wire of the variator 7 (coil negative side 11).
Trace B = Signal measured on the white wire of the variator 8 (ignition module side 17).

a = Loading time (time in which the ignition module circulates the current to load the coil).

NOTE: the Biwolf variator supplies a limiting current only while accelerating or at a low number of revolutions (800 rpm
approx.), therefore in this case limiting is not displayed.

c = Spark.

d = Unloading time of the energy stored by the coil on the spark electrodes (spark duration).

e1 = Period between a spark and the other of the same coil (360° of revolution of the engine shaft).

The voltage peak - f - is not generated by the variator, because normally the revolution counter is supplied directly by
the injection central unit.

g = Ignition spark advance given by the variator.

h = Loading time that ignition central unit supplies to the input of the variator. Note that the loading time can increase,
but not necessarily, according to the operation without variator (see previous page).
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Electronic Spark Advance Variator JOKER - N

Code 549 - N

Install the Joker - N Code 549 - N variator on cars with ignition system made up of: coil, electronic ignition and
distributor where the ignition module controls and adjusts the loading current of the coil.
The Joker - N variator only advances the ignition signal, by leaving the original ignition module the possibility to adjust
the current on the coil.

JOKER-N

1 16 17

3 4 5

6 7

15
11
13 14

10

8 12

1) SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION LED (led ON, spark advance connected).

2) Micro switches for adjusting: quantity of cylinders, spark advance degrees and spark advance cut - off when idling
or decelerating.

3) RED WIRE to be connected to the + 12 V under key (+ 15) of the ignition coil (11).
Contact (+ 15) of coil (11) is connected by means of wire (10) to the ignition key (8) and from this latter to the positive
side of the battery (9) in order to have power supply only with instrument panel switched on.

4) BLUE WIRE to be connected to the BLU GAS outlet wire.

5) YELLOW - GREEN WIRE to be connected to GROUND.

6) BROWN WIRE (Variator output signal) to be connected to the negative wire (13) of the coil (11).

7) BLACK WIRE (Variator input signal) to be connected to the wire (14) coming out from the ignition module (15).

11) Ignition coil connected to the distributor (12) by means of the high voltage wire.

16) Main connector (white colour).

17) Emergency connector (red colour).

Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 30

SPARK ADVANCE ADJUSTMENT

The Spark Advance Variator has 6 micro switches for the following adjustments:

Micro switches 1 and 2 make it possible to adjust the number of cylinders of the engine on which the variator must be installed:

4 cylinder engine 5 cylinder engine 6 cylinder engine 8 cylinder engine

Micro switches 3 and 4 make it possible to adjust the wished spark advance according to the used type of fuel of the
engine features.

Note: for a C.N.G. fed car, normally the recommended spark advance is of 12° (15° if the car is particularly slow),
while for an L.P.G. car the recommended spark advance is of 6° (9° if the car is particularly slow): for non - catalysed
cars it is of 9° (12° if the car is particularly slow).

spark advance = 6° spark advance = 9° spark advance = 12° spark advance = 15°

Micro switch 6 allows to disconnect the spark advance

Micro switch 5 allows to disconnect the spark advance when decelerating in the revolution range included
under 1100 rpm. between 2100 rpm and 1100 rpm; this adjustment is
This adjustment is useful for those engine that, if useful for those engines that during the slowing - down
advanced when idling, operate irregularly or switch off. phase show jumps or jerks.

spark advance spark advance spark advance spark advance

connected when idling disconnected when connected while disconnected while
idling decelerating decelerating
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 31

Electronic Spark Advance Variator JOKER - N

Code 549 - N

Before installing the variator, by means of an oscilloscope you can measure

on the coil negative side the following wave form.

Measurement with engine at approx. 1.000 rpm

a = Loading time (time in which the ignition module circulates the current to load the coil).

b = Limitation (time in which the ignition module circulates a maintenance current to avoid a coil overheating, because
the necessary current for a good ignition has already been reached but the spark must not still ignite).

NOTE: the maintenance current that can be considered also as an energy reserve is calculated at any moment by the
ignition module, therefore the time - b - can change according to the number of revolution or the type of ignition.

c = Spark.

d = Unloading time of the energy stored by the coil on the spark electrodes (spark duration).

e = Period between a spark and the other (180° of revolution of the engine shaft).

Below is a list of the most common ignition module on which “Joker - N” works correctly:

- AC DELCO
- Bosch 0 227 100 111
- Bosch 0 227 100 123
- Bosch 0 227 100 148
- Magneti Marelli AEI 200A
- Magneti Marelli BKL 4
- Magneti Marelli MTR2
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 32

After the installation of the variator, with the oscilloscope and two traces you can display what follows.

CORRECT OPERATION Measurement with engine at approx. 1.000 rpm

Trace A = Signal measured on the brown wire of the variator 6 (coil negative side 11).
Trace B = Signal measured on the black wire of the variator 7 (ignition module side 15).

a = Loading time (time in which the ignition module circulates the current to load the coil).

b = Limitation: the limitation time b must never overcome a 10% more than the original one without variator (see
previous page), to avoid any overheating both of the variator and the coil.

c = Spark.

d = Unloading time of the energy stored by the coil on the spark electrodes (spark duration).

e = Period between a spark and the other (180° of revolution of the engine shaft).

f = Voltage peak generated by Joker - N to operate a possible revolution counter connected along the wire going from
the ignition module to the coil.

g = Ignition spark advance given by the variator.

h = Loading time that the ignition module gives on the input of the Joker - N variator. Note that the module loading time
has increased in comparison to the operation without variator (see previous page); to avoid any overheating of
Joker - N and the coil, h can be higher of a + b without variator only of 10% .
Example of an ignition module that is not compatible with the Joker - N variator; time - b - is
higher than 10% in comparison to the one without variator.

WRONG OPERATION
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SPARK ADVANCE VARIATORS

FOR LOW VOLTAGE SIGNALS
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Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 35

M.A.P. Emulator
Code 466

3
2

9 1

10

11
The M.A.P. emulator is supplied with a wiring for the connection to the absolute pressure sensor of Marelli type;
anyway, some cars have a different connection, therefore it is necessary to cut the connectors and connect the
emulator as per diagram.
We recommend to follow the attached diagrams; in case of problems, apply to the Technical Service.
1) BLUE WIRE to be connected to the BLU GAS outlet WIRE.

2) BLACK WIRE to be connected to the wire (3) of the ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (M.A.P.) SENSOR (11), ground.

4) RED WIRE to be connected to the wire (5) of the ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (M.A.P.) SENSOR (11), power supply
+ 5 V.

6) Signal output BROWN WIRE modified by the M.A.P. emulator to be connected to the WIRE (7) of the ABSOLUTE
PRESSURE (M.A.P.) SENSOR, injection central unit side.

8) Signal output WHITE WIRE modified for the M.A.P. emulator to be connected to the WIRE (9) that comes out from
the ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (M.A.P.) SENSOR (11).

10) Pipe connecting the ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (M.A.P.) SENSOR (11) to suction manifolds.
The ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (M.A.P.) SENSOR (11) informs the injection central unit on the value of the vacuum
created inside the suction manifolds during accelerations or decelerations; according to this value, the injection
central unit changes the quantity of injected gasoline and the ignition SPARK ADVANCE for a better engine yield
under any conditions. Generally, the M.A.P. sensors have 3 wires (even if some models can have more than one) with
the following signals:
- 5 V power supply.
- Ground.
- Variable signal according to the vacuum in the manifolds; with AEB466 you intervene on this signal by modifying it
in the due way, so that the injection central unit uses optimal spark advance mapping for the car gas running. The M.A.P.
emulator does not need any adjustment because the spark advance is proportional to the vacuum that is created in
manifolds.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 36
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 37

Electronic Spark Advance Variator PICK - UP

Code 510

Install the PICK - UP Code 510 variator on cars with ignition - injection system with C.K.P. sensor and inductive - type
revolutions and phonic wheel with 6, 35 or 58 teeth.

1 2

7
21
8

3 4 5 6 22

17 9 10 11 12

18
20

19
13
14

1) Micro switches for adjusting.

16
2) Spark advance connection register. 15

3) RED WIRE to be connected to the + 12 V under key (+ 15) of the ignition coils (20).
Contact (+ 15) of coils is connected by means of wire (17) to the ignition key (18) and from this latter to the positive
side of the battery (19) in order to have power supply only with instrument panel switched on.

4) BLUE WIRE to be connected to the BLU GAS outlet wire.

5) BLACK WIRE to be connected to GROUND.

6) BLUE - YELLOW WIRE to be connected to the THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER signal (if the BLUE - YELLOW
wire of the Variator is not connected to the throttle potentiometer, it must be connected to the + 12 V under key RED
wire of the Variator).

7) SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION LED (led ON, spark advance connected).

8) Wiring for the connection of the Spark Advance Variator with the interface cable (22) to the revolution and
Crankshaft Position Sensor with the connectors (10) and (11) to be inserted in the original connections (9) and (12).

9) Original connected of the CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR sensor (13) of inductive type.

12) Original connector connected to the injection central unit (15).

14) Crankshaft pulley with phonic wheel (6, 35 or 58 teeth); it supplies the CRNKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
indication and the rpm.

16) Ignition module driving the coils (20). Note: the ignition module can be built in the injection central unit (15).

21) Connector for the connection of the variator to the phase sensor (only for some cars).

By modifying the signal of the CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, this Variator advances the moment in
which you have the spark on the coil in comparison to the original point.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 38

MICRO SWITCH ADJUSTMENT

By means of micro switches 1, 2, 3, you can carry out the following adjustments:

Advance degree Programming of

programming the type of car

ADVANCE DEGREE PROGRAMMING

6° OF SPARK ADVANCE 9° OF SPARK ADVANCE

12° OF SPARK ADVANCE 15° OF SPARK ADVANCE

PROGRAMMING OF THE TYPE OF CAR

Adjustment for:
Adjustment for:
RENAULT
ANY OTHER CAR
VOLVO

THESE ADJUSTMENTS ARE VALID FOR ANY 4, 6, 8 CYLINDER ENGINE.

NOTE: during testing, the Variator is calibrated with 12° of spark advance for Volvo and Renault cars and
with spark advance always connected.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 39

HOW AND WHEN TO DISCONNECT THE SPARK ADVANCE

On some cars, it is recommendable to disconnect the spark advance while decelerating and idling, to avoid jerks or
irregular operations. On the other hand, the spark advance is used immediately while accelerating in order to improve
performance, consumption and to reduce at a minimum the risk of backfire. With the Pick - Up Variator, the spark
advance can be connected or disconnected automatically by connecting the BLUE - YELLOW WIRE of the
Variator to one of these signals:

- throttle potentiometer Picture 1 (T.P.S. or accelerator position sensor);

- to the throttle switch that indicates when the accelerator is idling or when you are accelerating.

THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER

The throttle potentiometer or accelerator position sensor (T.P.S.) is always on the side opposite the
accelerator lever and indicates the throttle position. By using this signal, the Spark Advance Variator can know at any
moment if the engine is idling or accelerating to connect or disconnect the spark advance. Generally, the throttle
potentiometer receives 3 wires (even if some models can have more than one) with the following signals:

- Power supply.

- Ground.

- Variable signal according to the throttle position.

For a correct operation of the Spark Advance Variator, it is necessary that the variable signal of the throttle has one
of these types of range:

- 0,5 V with idling accelerator, to arrive up to 4,5 V with completely pressed accelerator. In this case, the voltage
increases gradually by following the accelerator position (linear potentiometer).

- 0,5 V with idling accelerator, to arrive up to 4,5 V or 12 V with completely pressed accelerator. In this case, as
soon as you press the accelerator the voltage arrives to the maximum value (switch - type potentiometer).

If the range of the VARIABLE SIGNAL of the throttle potentiometer is not equal to at least on of the previously
seen cases, we suggest to connect the BLUE - YELLOW WIRE of the Spark Advance Variator to the + 12 V
under key (RED WIRE of the Spark Advance Variator).

Picture 1

Throttle potentiometer Accelerator lever

where the wire of the accelerator pedal is fixed

When idling, the signal of the Throttle Potentiometer is not always the same, because there can be small
differences due to the different calibrations; therefore, in the Variator there is a calibration of the connection point.
The adjustment is carried out by operating on the spark advance register in the following way:

1) check that the register is completely rotated in clockwise direction;

SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION REGISTER

2) with idling car, start to rotate the register in counterclockwise direction until the LED switches off (spark advance disconnected);

LED ON = SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTED

3) after this adjustment, when you accelerate the LED on the Variator switches on again to switch off when you
release the accelerator.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 40

Electronic Spark Advance Variator PICK - UP

Code 510

Before installing the variator, by means of an oscilloscope on the revolution sensor - Crankshaft
Position Sensor - 13 - you can measure the following wave forms (examples of wave form of
Crankshaft Position Sensor with 58 teeth).

Measurement with engine at approx. 1.000 rpm

Measurement with engine at approx. 1.000 rpm

Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 41

Electronic Spark Advance Variator MOUSE

Code 511

Install the Mouse Code 511 variator on cars with ignition - injection system with C.K.P. and Hall - Effect revolution
sensor and phonic wheel with 58 teeth.

1 2

3 4 5 6
10 11
17 9
12

18
20

19
13
14

1) Micro switches for adjusting. 16

15
2) Spark advance connection register.

3) RED WIRE to be connected to the + 12 V under key (+ 15) of the ignition coils (20).
Contact (+ 15) of coils is connected by means of wire (17) to the ignition key (18) and from this latter to the positive
side of the battery (19) in order to have power supply only with instrument panel switched on.

4) BLUE WIRE to be connected to the BLU GAS outlet wire.

5) BLACK WIRE to be connected to GROUND.

6) BLUE - YELLOW WIRE to be connected to the THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER signal (if the BLUE - YELLOW
wire of the Variator is not connected to the throttle potentiometer, it must be connected to the + 12 V under key RED
wire of the Variator).

7) SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION LED (led ON, spark advance connected).

8) Wiring for the connection to the Spark Advance Variator.

9) Original connected of the REVOLUTION or CRNKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (13) of Hall - Effect type.

12) Wire of the signal of the revolution or Crankshaft Position Sensor that enters directly the injection central unit (15).

14) Crankshaft pulley with phonic wheel (58 teeth); it supplies the CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR indication
and the rpm.

16) Ignition module driving the coils (20). Note: the ignition module can be built in the injection central unit (15).

By modifying the signal of the CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, this Variator advances the moment in
which you have the spark on the coil in comparison to the original point.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 42

MICRO SWITCH ADJUSTMENT

By means of micro switches 1, 2, you can carry out the following adjustments:

ADVANCE DEGREE PROGRAMMING

6° OF SPARK ADVANCE 9° OF SPARK ADVANCE

12° OF SPARK ADVANCE 15° OF SPARK ADVANCE

THESE ADJUSTMENTS ARE VALID FOR ANY 4, 6, 8 CYLINDER ENGINE

NOTE: during testing, the Variator is calibrated with 12° of spark advance always connected.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 43

HOW AND WHEN TO DISCONNECT THE SPARK ADVANCE

On some cars, it is recommendable to disconnect the spark advance while decelerating and idling, to avoid jerks or
irregular operations. On the other hand, the spark advance is used immediately while accelerating in order to improve
performance, consumption and to reduce at a minimum the risk of backfire. With the Mouse Variator, the spark
advance can be connected or disconnected automatically by connecting the BLUE - YELLOW WIRE of the Variator
to one of these signals:

- throttle potentiometer Picture 1 (T.P.S. or accelerator position sensor);

- to the throttle switch that indicates when the accelerator is idling or when you are accelerating.

THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER

The throttle potentiometer or accelerator position sensor (T.P.S.) is always on the side opposite the accelerator
lever and indicate the throttle position. By using this signal, the Spark Advance Variator can know at any moment if the
engine is idling or accelerating to connect or disconnect the spark advance. Generally, the throttle potentiometer
receives 3 wires (even if some models can have more than one) with the following signals:

- Power supply.

- Ground.

- Variable signal according to the throttle position.

For a correct operation of the Spark Advance Variator, it is necessary that the variable signal of the throttle has one
of these types of range:

- 0,5 V with idling accelerator, to arrive up to 4,5 V with completely pressed accelerator. In this case, the voltage
increases gradually by following the accelerator position (linear potentiometer).

- 0,5 V with idling accelerator, to arrive up to 4,5 V or 12 V with completely pressed accelerator. In this case, as
soon as you press the accelerator the voltage arrives to the maximum value (switch - type potentiometer).

If the range of the VARIABLE SIGNAL of the throttle potentiometer is not equal to at least on of the previously
seen cases, we suggest to connect the BLUE - YELLOW WIRE of the Spark Advance Variator to the + 12 volt
under key (RED WIRE of the Spark Advance Variator).

Picture 1

Throttle potentiometer Accelerator lever

where the wire of the accelerator pedal is fixed

When idling, the signal of the Throttle Potentiometer is not always the same, because there can be small differences
due to the different calibrations; therefore, in the Variator there is a calibration of the connection point. The adjustment
is carried out by operating on the spark advance register in the following way:

1) check that the register is completely rotated in clockwise direction;

SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION REGISTER

2) with idling car, start to rotate the register in counterclockwise direction until the LED switches off (spark advance disconnected);

LED ON = SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTED

3) after this adjustment, when you accelerate the LED on the Variator switches on again to switch off when you
release the accelerator.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 44

Electronic Spark Advance Variator PICK - UP

Code 511

Before installing the variator, by means of an oscilloscope on the revolution sensor - Crankshaft
Position Sensor - 13 - you can measure the following wave forms (examples of wave form of a
Crankshaft Position Sensor with 58 teeth).

C.K.P.
SIGNAL

Measurement with engine at approx. 1.000 rpm

58 TEEHTS

Misura rilevata con il motore a 1.000 rpm circa

Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 45

Electronic Spark Advance Variator PICK - UP 60

Code 522 - 1, Code 522 - 3, Code 522 - 4

Install the PICK - UP 60 variator on cars with ignition - injection system with C.K.P. signal and 3 WIRE inductive - type
sensor and phonic wheel with 58 teeth.

2 1

PICK-UP 60

7 21

8
3 4 5 6
9 10 11 12
17

18
20

19 13
14

1) Micro switches 1, 2 for adjusting. 16

15
2) Spark advance connection register.

3) RED WIRE to be connected to the + 12 V under key (+ 15) of the ignition coils (20).
Contact (+ 15) of coils is connected by means of wire (17) to the ignition key (18) and from this latter to the positive
side of the battery (19) in order to have power supply only with instrument panel switched on.

4) BLUE WIRE to be connected to the BLU GAS outlet wire.

5) BLACK WIRE to be connected to GROUND.

6) BLUE - YELLOW WIRE to be connected to the THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER signal (if the BLUE - YELLOW
wire of the Variator is not connected to the throttle potentiometer, it must be connected to the + 12 V under key RED
wire of the Variator).

7) SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION LED (led ON, spark advance connected).

8) Wiring for the connection of the Spark Advance Variator to the sensor with the connectors (10) and (11) to be
inserted in the original connections (9) and (12).

9) Original connected of the CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (13) of inductive type.

12) Original connector connected to the injection central unit (15).

14) Crankshaft pulley with phonic wheel (58 teeth); it supplies the CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR indication
and the rpm.

16) Ignition module driving the coils (20). Note: the ignition module can be built in the injection central unit (15).

21) Emergency connector (red colour).

By modifying the signal of the CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, this Variator advances the moment in
which you have the spark on the coil in comparison to the original point.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 46

SPARK ADVANCE ADJUSTMENT

By means of micro switches 1, 2, you can carry out the following adjustments:

Spark advance always connected Advance disconnected below 1.100 rpm

This condition is valid only if the Blue - Yellow wire is not connected, otherwise refer to the following page.

RECOMMENDED ADVANCE CURVE FOR C.N.G. OR L.P.G.

Recommended advance curve Recommended advance curve

for the C.N.G. operation for the L.P.G. operation

THESE ADJUSTMENTS ARE VALID FOR ANY 4, 6, 8 CYLINDER ENGINE

NOTE: during testing, the Variator is calibrated for the C.N.G. running and spark advance always connected.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 47

HOW AND WHEN TO DISCONNECT THE SPARK ADVANCE

On some cars, it is recommendable to disconnect the spark advance while decelerating and idling, to avoid jerks or
irregular operations. On the other hand, the spark advance is used immediately while accelerating in order to improve
performance, consumption and to reduce at a minimum the risk of backfire. With the Pick - Up 60 Variator, the spark
advance can be connected or disconnected automatically by connecting the BLUE - YELLOW WIRE of the Variator
to one of these signals:

- throttle potentiometer Picture 1 (T.P.S. or accelerator position sensor);

- to the throttle switch that indicates when the accelerator is idling or when you are accelerating.

THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER

The throttle potentiometer or accelerator position sensor (T.P.S.) is always on the side opposite the accelerator
lever and indicate the throttle position. By using this signal, the Spark Advance Variator can know at any moment if the
engine is idling or accelerating to connect or disconnect the spark advance. Generally, the throttle potentiometer
receives 3 wires (even if some models can have more than one) with the following signals:

- Power supply.

- Ground.

- Variable signal according to the throttle position.

For a correct operation of the Spark Advance Variator, it is necessary that the variable signal of the throttle has one
of these types of range:

- 0,5 V with idling accelerator, to arrive up to 4,5 V with completely pressed accelerator. In this case, the voltage
increases gradually by following the accelerator position (linear potentiometer).

- 0,5 V with idling accelerator, to arrive up to 4,5 V or 12 V with completely pressed accelerator. In this case, as
soon as you press the accelerator the voltage arrives to the maximum value (switch - type potentiometer).

If the range of the VARIABLE SIGNAL of the throttle potentiometer is not equal to at least on of the previously
seen cases, we suggest to connect the BLUE - YELLOW WIRE of the Spark Advance Variator to the + 12 V
under key (RED WIRE of the Spark Advance Variator).

Picture 1

Throttle potentiometer Accelerator lever

where the wire of the accelerator pedal is fixed

When idling, the signal of the Throttle Potentiometer is not always the same, because there can be small differences
due to the different calibrations; therefore, in the Variator there is a calibration of the connection point.
The adjustment is carried out by operating on the spark advance register in the following way:

1) check that the register is completely rotated in clockwise direction;

SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION REGISTER

2) with idling car, start to rotate the register in counterclockwise direction until the LED switches off (spark advance disconnected);

LED ON = SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTED

3) after this adjustment, when you accelerate the LED on the Variator switches on again to switch off when you
release the accelerator.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 48

Electronic Spark Advance Variator PICK - UP 60

Code 522 - 1, Code 522 - 3, Code 522 - 4

Before installing the variator, by means of an oscilloscope on the revolution sensor - crankshaft
position sensor - 13 - you can measure the following wave forms.

Measurement with engine at approx. 1.000 rpm

Measurement with engine at approx. 1.000 rpm

Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 49

Electronic Spark Advance Variator PICK - UP 36

Code 522 - 2

Install the PICK - UP 36 code 522 - 2 variator on cars with ignition - injection system with Crankshaft Position Sensor
2 WIRE inductive - type sensor and phonic wheel with 35 teeth.

2 1

PICK-UP 36

7 21

8
3 4 5 6
9 10 11 12
17

18
20

19 13
14

1) Micro switches 1, 2 for adjusting.

16
2) Spark advance connection register. 15

3) RED WIRE to be connected to the + 12 V under key (+ 15) of the ignition coils (20).
Contact (+ 15) of coils is connected by means of wire (17) to the ignition key (18) and from this latter to the positive
side of the battery (19) in order to have power supply only with instrument panel switched on.

4) BLUE WIRE to be connected to the BLU GAS outlet wire.

5) BLACK WIRE to be connected to GROUND.

6) BLUE - YELLOW WIRE to be connected to the THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER signal (if the BLUE - YELLOW
wire of the Variator is not connected to the throttle potentiometer, it must be connected to the + 12 V under key RED
wire of the Variator).

7) SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION LED (led ON, spark advance connected).

8) Wiring for the connection of the Spark Advance Variator to the sensor with the connectors (10) and (11) to be
inserted in the original connections (9) and (12).

9) Original connected of the CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (13) of inductive type.

12) Original connector connected to the injection central unit (15).

14) Crankshaft pulley with phonic wheel (35 teeth); it supplies the CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR indication
and the rpm.

16) Ignition module driving the coils (20). Note: the ignition module can be built in the injection central unit (15).

21) Emergency connector (red colour).

By modifying the signal of the CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, this Variator advances the moment in
which you have the spark on the coil in comparison to the original point.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 50

SPARK ADVANCE ADJUSTMENT

By means of micro switches 1, 2, you can carry out the following adjustments:

Spark advance always connected Advance disconnected below 1.100 rpm

This condition is valid only if the Blue - Yellow wire is not connected, otherwise refer to the following page.

RECOMMENDED ADVANCE CURVE FOR C.N.G. OR L.P.G.

Recommended advance curve Recommended advance curve

for the C.N.G. operation for the L.P.G. operation

THESE ADJUSTMENTS ARE VALID FOR ANY 4, 6, 8 CYLINDER ENGINE

NOTE: during testing, the Variator is calibrated for the C.N.G. running and spark advance always connected.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 51

HOW AND WHEN TO DISCONNECT THE SPARK ADVANCE

On some cars, it is recommendable to disconnect the spark advance while decelerating and idling, to avoid jerks or
irregular operations. On the other hand, the spark advance is used immediately while accelerating in order to improve
performance, consumption and to reduce at a minimum the risk of backfire. With the Pick - Up 36 Variator, the spark
advance can be connected or disconnected automatically by connecting the BLUE - YELLOW WIRE of the Variator
to one of these signals:

- throttle potentiometer Picture 1 (T.P.S. or accelerator position sensor);

- to the throttle switch that indicates when the accelerator is idling or when you are accelerating.

THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER

The throttle potentiometer or accelerator position sensor (T.P.S.) is always on the side opposite the accelerator
lever and indicate the throttle position. By using this signal, the Spark Advance Variator can know at any moment if the
engine is idling or accelerating to connect or disconnect the spark advance. Generally, the throttle potentiometer
receives 3 wires (even if some models can have more than one) with the following signals:

- Power supply.

- Ground.

- Variable signal according to the throttle position.

For a correct operation of the Spark Advance Variator, it is necessary that the variable signal of the throttle has one
of these types of range:

- 0,5 V with idling accelerator, to arrive up to 4,5 V with completely pressed accelerator. In this case, the voltage
increases gradually by following the accelerator position (linear potentiometer).

- 0,5 V with idling accelerator, to arrive up to 4,5 V or 12 V with completely pressed accelerator. In this case, as
soon as you press the accelerator the voltage arrives to the maximum value (switch - type potentiometer).

If the range of the VARIABLE SIGNAL of the throttle potentiometer is not equal to at least on of the previously
seen cases, we suggest to connect the BLUE - YELLOW WIRE of the Spark Advance Variator to the +12 V
under key (RED WIRE of the Spark Advance Variator).

Picture 1

Throttle potentiometer Accelerator lever

where the wire of the accelerator pedal is fixed

When idling, the signal of the Throttle Potentiometer is not always the same, because there can be small differences
due to the different calibrations; therefore, in the Variator there is a calibration of the connection point.
The adjustment is carried out by operating on the spark advance register in the following way:

1) check that the register is completely rotated in clockwise direction;

SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION REGISTER

2) with idling car, start to rotate the register in counterclockwise direction until the LED switches off (spark advance disconnected);

LED ON = SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTED

3) after this adjustment, when you accelerate the LED on the Variator switches on again to switch off when you
release the accelerator.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 52

Electronic Spark Advance Variator PICK - UP 36

Code 522 - 2

Before installing the variator, by means of an oscilloscope on the revolution sensor - Crankshaft
Position Sensor - 13 - you can measure the following wave forms.

Measurement with engine at approx. 1.000 rpm

Measurement with engine at approx. 1.000 rpm

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Electronic Spark Advance Variator BLACK

Code 524

Install the Black Code 524 variator on VOLKSWAGEN vehicles with ignition system made up of: amplifier ignition
module built in the coil and distributor.

1
2

3 4 5 20
6 7

8 9

15 13
14
12 10
17

18
16

11
19

1) SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION LED (led ON, spark advance connected).

2) Spark advance connection register.

3) RED WIRE to be connected to the + 12 V under key (+ 15) of the ignition coil (15).
Contact (+ 15) of coil (15) is connected by means of wire (17) to the ignition key (18) and from this latter to the positive
side of the battery (19) in order to have power supply only with instrument panel switched on.

4) BLUE WIRE to be connected to the BLU GAS outlet wire.

5) YELLOW - GREEN WIRE to be connected to GROUND.

6) Micro switches 1, 2, 3, 4 (SPARK ADVANCE DEGREE ADJUSTMENT).

7) Micro switch 5 (spark advance curve selection, C.N.G. or L.P.G.).

8) BROWN WIRE (Variator output signal) to be connected to the control wire (12) of the ignition module (13).

9) BLACK WIRE (Variator input signal) to be connected to the wire (10) coming out from the ignition central unit (11).

13) Ignition module connected by means of wire (14) to the negative side of ignition coil (15).

16) Distributor.

20) VIOLET WIRE to be connected to the THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER or DEBIMETER signal (in case these
sensors do not exist, the Violet wire of the Variator must be connected to the + 12 V under key RED wire of the Variator).
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SPARK ADVANCE ADJUSTMENT

By means of micro switches 1, 2, 3, 4, that have a different value according to the number of cylinders of the engine on
which the Variator has been installed, you can select the correct spark advance value. To do this it is necessary
to set one or more micro switches to “ON”.

FOR 4 CYLINDER ENGINE FOR 6 CYLINDER ENGINE FOR 8 CYLINDER ENGINE

- Remember that by setting more micro switches to ON at the same time, the spark advance value is
summed. - Example: by setting micro switches 1 and 3 to ON, you obtain the following spark advance:

- for a 4 cylinder engine:

3° (of micro switch 1) + 12° (of micro switch 3) Total 15° of spark advance

- for a 6 cylinder engine:

2° (of micro switch 1) + 8° (of micro switch 3) Total 10° of spark advance

- for a 8 cylinder engine:

1,5° (of micro switch 1) + 6° (of micro switch 3) Total 7,5° of spark advance

RECOMMENDED SPARK ADVANCE DEGREES FOR TYPE OF FUEL AND NUMBER OF ENGINE

for a 4 cylinder engine fed for a 4 cylinder engine fed

with C.N.G. with 12° of spark with L.P.G. with 9° of spark
advance advance

for a 6 cylinder engine fed for a 6 cylinder engine fed

with C.N.G. with 12° of spark with L.P.G. with 8° of spark
advance advance

for a 8 cylinder engine fed for a 8 cylinder engine fed

with C.N.G. with 12° of spark with L.P.G. with 9° of spark
advance advance

CYLINDERS RECOMMENDED SPARK ADVANCE CURVE FOR C.N.G. OR L.P.G.

Recommended advance curve Recommended advance curve

for the C.N.G. operation for the L.P.G. operation

The values reported in the table are recommended according to our experience; in any case, you can
carry out different adjustments to better adapt the Variator to the different engine features.
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HOW AND WHEN TO DISCONNECT THE SPARK ADVANCE

On some cars, it is recommendable to disconnect the spark advance while decelerating and idling, to avoid jerks or
irregular operations. On the other hand, the spark advance is used immediately while accelerating in order to improve
performance, consumption and to reduce at a minimum the risk of backfire. With the Black Variator, the spark
advance can be connected or disconnected automatically by connecting the VIOLET WIRE of the Variator to one of
these signals:

- throttle potentiometer Picture 1 (T.P.S. or accelerator position sensor);

- to the throttle switch that indicates when the accelerator is idling or when you are accelerating.

THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER

The throttle potentiometer or accelerator position sensor (T.P.S.) is always on the side opposite the accelerator
lever and indicate the throttle position. By using this signal, the Spark Advance Variator can know at any moment if the
engine is idling or accelerating to connect or disconnect the spark advance. Generally, the throttle potentiometer
receives 3 wires (even if some models can have more than one) with the following signals:

- Power supply.

- Ground.

- Variable signal according to the throttle position.

For a correct operation of the Spark Advance Variator, it is necessary that the variable signal of the throttle has one
of these types of range:

- 0,5 V with idling accelerator, to arrive up to 4,5 V with completely pressed accelerator. In this case, the voltage
increases gradually by following the accelerator position (linear potentiometer).

- 0,5 V with idling accelerator, to arrive up to 4,5 V or 12 V with completely pressed accelerator. In this case, as
soon as you press the accelerator the voltage arrives to the maximum value (switch - type potentiometer).

If the range of the VARIABLE SIGNAL of the throttle potentiometer is not equal to at least on of the previously
seen cases, we suggest to connect the VIOLET WIRE of the Spark Advance Variator to the + 12 V under key
(RED WIRE of the Spark Advance Variator).

Picture 1

Throttle potentiometer Accelerator lever

where the wire of the accelerator pedal is fixed

When idling, the signal of the Throttle Potentiometer is not always the same, because there can be small differences
due to the different calibrations; therefore, in the Variator there is a calibration of the connection point.
The adjustment is carried out by operating on the spark advance register in the following way:

1) check that the register is completely rotated in clockwise direction;

SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION REGISTER

2) with idling car, start to rotate the register in counterclockwise direction until the LED switches off (spark advance disconnected);

LED ON = SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTED

3) after this adjustment, when you accelerate the LED on the Variator switches on again to switch off when you
release the accelerator.
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Electronic Spark Advance Variator BLACK

Code 524

Before installing the variator, by means of an oscilloscope on the two coil negative side and
on the input wire of the ignition amplifier module you can measure the following wave forms.

Measurement with engine at approx. 1.000 rpm

Trace A (10 V / division) = Signal measured on a coil negative side - 14 -.

Trace B (10 V / division) = Signal measured on the input of the ignition module - 12 -.

a = Loading time (time in which the ignition module circulates the current to load the coil). This is controlled by the
injection - ignition central unit.

c = Spark.

d = Unloading time of the energy stored by the coil on the spark electrodes (spark duration).

The signal displayed on trace B is interpreted by the ignition module in the following way:

1) Increase from 0 ÷ 12 V = coil loading start.

2) Constant voltage = coil loading.

3) Decrease from 12 ÷ 0 V = end of loading, spark between the spark plug electrodes.

After installing the variator, you can check that the input
signal on the black wire 9 (trace B) and the signal on
the brown wire 8 (trace A) are the same but only phase
displaced of the set spark advance - g -.
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Electronic Spark Advance Variator DIS - 92

Code 527

Install the DIS - 92 Code 527 variator on cars with ignition system made up of: coil, electronic ignition and Hall - Effect
phase sensor in the distributor.

1 2

3 4 5 6 7

10 9
12

11

1) Micro switches 1 and 2 (SPARK ADVANCE CUT - OFF WHEN IDLING).

2) Micro switches 1, 4, 5, 6 (SPARK ADVANCE DEGREE ADJUSTMENT).

3) RED WIRE to be connected to the + 12 V under key (+ 15) of the ignition coil (11).

4) BLUE WIRE to be connected to the BLU GAS outlet wire.

5) YELLOW - GREEN WIRE to be connected to GROUND.

6) BROWN WIRE (Variator output signal) to be connected to the wire (10) going to the ignition module (13).

7) BLACK WIRE (Variator input signal) to be connected to the wire (9) coming out from the Hall - Effect sensor in
the distributor (8).

8) Distributor with inside the Hall - Effect SENSOR.

11) Ignition coil.

12) Ignition module.

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SPARK ADVANCE ADJUSTMENT

This adjustment is useful for those engine that, if advanced when idling, operate irregularly or switch off. To solve this
problem by means of micro switches 1 and 2 you have the possibility to cut - off the spark advance when the engine
rpm is lowered below 1.100 rpm.

Spark advance always Spark advance disconnected Spark advance disconnected Spark advance disconnected
connected under 1.100 rpm for 4 cylinders under 1.100 rpm for 6 cylinders under 1.100 rpm for 8 cylinders

By means of micro switches 3, 4, 5, 6 that have a different value according to the number of cylinders of the engine on
which the Variator has been installed, you can select the correct spark advance value. To do this it is necessary to set
one or more micro switches to “ON”.

FOR 4 CYLINDER ENGINE FOR 6 CYLINDER ENGINE FOR 8 CYLINDER ENGINE

- Remember that by setting more micro switches to ON at the same time, the spark advance value is
summed. - Example: by setting micro switches 3 and 5 to ON, you obtain the following spark advance:

- for a 4 cylinder engine:

3° (of micro switch 3) + 12° (of micro switch 5) Total 15° of spark advance

- for a 6 cylinder engine:

2° (of micro switch 3) + 8° (of micro switch 5) Total 10° of spark advance

- for a 8 cylinder engine:

1,5° (of micro switch 3) + 6° (of micro switch 5) Total 7,5° of spark advance

RECOMMENDED SPARK ADVANCE DEGREES FOR TYPE OF FUEL AND NUMBER OF ENGINE CYLINDERS

for a 4 cylinder engine fed with for a 4 cylinder engine fed

C.N.G. with 12° of spark advance with L.P.G. with 9° of spark
advance

for a 6 cylinder engine fed with for a 6 cylinder engine fed

C.N.G. with 12° of spark advance with L.P.G. with 8° of spark
advance

for a 8 cylinder engine fed

for a 8 cylinder engine fed with
with L.P.G. with 9° of spark
C.N.G. with 12° of spark advance
advance

The values reported in the table are recommended according to our experience; in any case, you can
carry out different adjustments to better adapt the Variator to the different engine features.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 59

Electronic Spark Advance Variator DIS - 92

Code 527

Before installing the variator, by means of an oscilloscope on the two coil negative side
and on the signal wire of the Hall - Effect sensor you can measure the following wave forms.

Measurement with engine at approx. 1.000 rpm

Trace A (10 V / division) = Signal measured on a coil negative side - 11 -.

Trace B (10 V / division) = Signal measured on the signal wire of the Hall - Effect sensor - 9 -.

a = Loading time (time in which the ignition module circulates the current to load the coil).

c = Spark.

d = Unloading time of the energy stored by the coil on the spark electrodes (spark duration).

The signal on the Hall - Effect sensor displayed on trace - B - is used by the electronic ignition to calculate the ignition
spark advance point.

Below is a list of the most common cars where DIS - 92 works correctly:

Audi - Volkswagen: Any model with carburettor and electronic ignition

Any model with Bosch single injector
Any model with Digifant injection
Any model with K - jetronic injection

Opel: Vectra 1.6 with carburettor

Saab: 900i

SEAT: Any model with carburettor and electronic ignition

Any model with Bosch single injector

Skoda: Any model with Bosch single injector

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Electronic Spark Advance Variator DIS - 92

Code 527

After the installation of the variator, with the oscilloscope and two traces you can display what follows.

Measurement with engine at approx. 1.000 rpm

Trace A (5 V / division) = Anticipated signal measured on the brown wire of the variator 6 (ignition module side 12).

Trace B (10 V / division) = Signal measured on the black wire of the variator 7 (distributor side with Hall - sensor 8).

1 = Reference that uses the electronic ignition to start the ignition calculation.

g = Spark advance given by the variator.

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Electronic Spark Advance Variator GREEN - MASTER

Code 532

Install the Green - Master Code 532 on FORD vehicles with static ignition system with Motorcraft EDIS module.

1
2

3 4 5 6
7 8
12

13
11
9 10

14
15

16 17

18
1) SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION LED (led ON, spark advance connected).

2) Spark advance connection register.

3) RED WIRE to be connected to the + 12 V under key (+ 15) of the ignition coil (11).
Contact (+ 15) of coil (15) is connected by means of wire (12) to the ignition key (13) and from this latter to the positive
side of the battery (14) in order to have power supply only with instrument panel switched on.

4) BLUE WIRE to be connected to the BLU GAS outlet wire.

5) YELLOW - GREEN WIRE to be connected to GROUND.

6) VIOLET WIRE to be connected to the THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER signal (if the VIOLET wire of the Variator is
not connected to the throttle potentiometer, it must be connected to the + 12 V under key RED wire of the Variator).

7) Micro switches 1, 2, 3, 4 (SPARK ADVANCE DEGREE ADJUSTMENT).

8) Micro switch 5 (spark advance curve selection, C.N.G. or L.P.G.).

9) BROWN WIRE (Variator output signal) to be connected to the SPOUT signal wire (16) entering the ignition module
(15) and supplying the ignition control to coils (11).

10) BLACK WIRE (Variator input signal) to be connected to the SPOUT signal wire (17) coming out from the ignition
central unit (18).

11) Ignition coils.

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SPARK ADVANCE ADJUSTMENT

By means of micro switches 1, 2, 3, 4 that have the same spark advance value with a 4, 6, 8 cylinder engine, you can
select the correct spark advance value. To do this it is necessary to set one or more micro switches to “ON”.

FOR 4, 6, 8 CYLINDER ENGINES

- Remember that by setting more micro switches to ON at the same time, the spark advance value is
summed. - Example: by setting micro switches 2 and 3 to ON, you obtain the following spark advance:

- for 4, 6, 8 cylinder engines:

4° (of micro switch 2) + 8° (of micro switch 3) Total 12° of spark advance

RECOMMENDED SPARK ADVANCE DEGREES FOR TYPE OF FUEL AND NUMBER OF ENGINE

for a 4, 6, 8 cylinder engine fed for a 4, 6, 8 cylinder engine fed

with L.P.G. with 8° of spark advance with L.P.G. with 12° of spark advance

CYLINDERS RECOMMENDED SPARK ADVANCE CURVE FOR C.N.G. OR L.P.G.

Recommended advance curve Recommended advance curve

for the C.N.G. operation for the L.P.G. operation

The values reported in the table are recommended according to our experience; in any case, you can
carry out different adjustments to better adapt the Variator to the different engine features.
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HOW AND WHEN TO DISCONNECT THE SPARK ADVANCE

On some cars, it is recommendable to disconnect the spark advance while decelerating and idling, to avoid jerks or
irregular operations. On the other hand, the spark advance is used immediately while accelerating in order to improve
performance, consumption and to reduce at a minimum the risk of backfire. With the Green - Master Variator, the
spark advance can be connected or disconnected automatically by connecting the VIOLET WIRE of the Variator to
one of these signals:

- throttle potentiometer Picture 1 (T.P.S. or accelerator position sensor);

- to the throttle switch that indicates when the accelerator is idling or when you are accelerating.

THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER

The throttle potentiometer or accelerator position sensor (T.P.S.) is always on the side opposite the accelerator
lever and indicate the throttle position. By using this signal, the Spark Advance Variator can know at any moment if the
engine is idling or accelerating to connect or disconnect the spark advance. Generally, the throttle potentiometer receives
3 wires (even if some models can have more than one) with the following signals:

- Power supply.

- Ground.

- Variable signal according to the throttle position.

For a correct operation of the Spark Advance Variator, it is necessary that the variable signal of the throttle has one
of these types of range:

- 0,5 V with idling accelerator, to arrive up to 4,5 V with completely pressed accelerator. In this case, the voltage
increases gradually by following the accelerator position (linear potentiometer).

- 0,5 V with idling accelerator, to arrive up to 4,5 V or 12 V with completely pressed accelerator. In this case, as
soon as you press the accelerator the voltage arrives to the maximum value (switch - type potentiometer).

If the range of the VARIABLE SIGNAL of the throttle potentiometer is not equal to at least on of the previously
seen cases, we suggest to connect the VIOLET WIRE of the Spark Advance Variator to the + 12 V under key
(RED WIRE of the Spark Advance Variator).

Picture 1

Throttle potentiometer Accelerator lever

where the wire of the accelerator pedal is fixed

When idling, the signal of the Throttle Potentiometer is not always the same, because there can be small differences
due to the different calibrations; therefore, in the Variator there is a calibration of the connection point.
The adjustment is carried out by operating on the spark advance register in the following way:

1) check that the register is completely rotated in clockwise direction;

SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION REGISTER

2) with idling car, start to rotate the register in counterclockwise direction until the LED switches off (spark advance disconnected);

LED ON = SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTED

3) after this adjustment, when you accelerate the LED on the Variator switches on again to switch off when you
release the accelerator.
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Electronic Spark Advance Variator GREEN - MASTER

Code 532

Before installing the variator, by means of an oscilloscope on the two coil negative side
and on the SPOUT signal wire of the EDIS module you can measure the following wave forms.

Measurement with engine at approx. 2.000 rpm

Trace A (10 V / division) = Signal measured on a coil negative side - 11 -.

Trace B (10 V / division) = Signal measured on the SPOUT signal wire of the EDIS module - 17 -.

a = Loading time (time in which the ignition module circulates the current to load the coil). This is controlled by the
EDIS module - 17 -.

c = Spark.

d = Unloading time of the energy stored by the coil on the spark electrodes (spark duration).

e1 = Period between a spark and the other of the same coil (360° of revolution of the engine shaft).

The SPOUT signal displayed on trace B is used by the EDIS module only to calculate the ignition spark advance.

CAUTION: by leaving the SPOUT wire interrupted, the car continues to run with a fix emergency spark advance.
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Electronic Spark Advance Variator GOLD - MASTER

Code 533

Install the Gold - Master Code 533 on FORD vehicles with static ignition system with current distributor and TFI module.

1
2

3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10

12
11

13

14
16
17 18

15

19
1) SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION LED (led ON, spark advance connected).

2) Spark advance connection register.

3) RED WIRE to be connected to the + 12 V under key (+ 15) of the ignition coil (12).
Contact (+ 15) of coil (12) is connected by means of wire (13) to the ignition key (14) and from this latter to the positive
side of the battery (15) in order to have power supply only with instrument panel switched on.

4) BLUE WIRE to be connected to the BLU GAS outlet wire.

5) YELLOW - GREEN WIRE to be connected to GROUND.

6) VIOLET WIRE to be connected to the THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER signal (if the VIOLET wire of the Variator is
not connected to the throttle potentiometer, it must be connected to the + 12 V under key RED wire of the Variator).

7) Micro switches 1, 2, 3, 4 (SPARK ADVANCE DEGREE ADJUSTMENT).

8) Micro switch 5 (spark advance curve selection, C.N.G. or L.P.G.).

9) BROWN WIRE (Variator output signal) to be connected to the SPOUT SIGNAL wire (17) that enters the ignition
module (TFI) connected to the distributor (16).

10) BLACK WIRE (Variator input signal) to be connected to the SPOUT signal wire (18) coming out from the
ignition central unit (19).

11) Coil negative wire (12) coming out from the ignition module (TFI) connected to the distributor (16).
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SPARK ADVANCE ADJUSTMENT

By means of micro switches 1, 2, 3, 4, that have a different value according to the number of cylinders of the engine on
which the Variator has been installed, you can select the correct spark advance value. To do this it is necessary
to set one or more micro switches to “ON”.

FOR 4 CYLINDER ENGINE FOR 6 CYLINDER ENGINE FOR 8 CYLINDER ENGINE

- Remember that by setting more micro switches to ON at the same time, the spark advance value is
summed. - Example: by setting micro switches 1 and 3 to ON, you obtain the following spark advance:

- for a 4 cylinder engine:

3° (of micro switch 1) + 12° (of micro switch 3) Total 15° of spark advance

- for a 6 cylinder engine:

2° (of micro switch 1) + 8° (of micro switch 3) Total 10° of spark advance

- for a 8 cylinder engine:

1,5° (of micro switch 1) + 6° (of micro switch 3) Total 7,5° of spark advance

RECOMMENDED SPARK ADVANCE DEGREES FOR TYPE OF FUEL AND NUMBER OF ENGINE

for a 4 cylinder engine fed for a 4 cylinder engine fed

with C.N.G. with 12° of spark with L.P.G. with 9° of spark
advance advance

for a 6 cylinder engine fed for a 6 cylinder engine fed

with C.N.G. with 12° of spark with L.P.G. with 8° of spark
advance advance

for a 8 cylinder engine fed for a 8 cylinder engine fed

with C.N.G. with 12° of spark with L.P.G. with 9° of spark
advance advance

CYLINDERS RECOMMENDED SPARK ADVANCE CURVE FOR C.N.G. OR L.P.G.

Recommended advance curve Recommended advance curve

for the C.N.G. operation for the L.P.G. operation

The values reported in the table are recommended according to our experience; in any case, you can
carry out different adjustments to better adapt the Variator to the different engine features.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 67

HOW AND WHEN TO DISCONNECT THE SPARK ADVANCE

On some cars, it is recommendable to disconnect the spark advance while decelerating and idling, to avoid jerks or
irregular operations. On the other hand, the spark advance is used immediately while accelerating in order to improve
performance, consumption and to reduce at a minimum the risk of backfire. With the Gold - Master Variator, the spark
advance can be connected or disconnected automatically by connecting the VIOLET WIRE of the Variator to one of
these signals:

- throttle potentiometer Picture 1 (T.P.S. or accelerator position sensor);

- to the throttle switch that indicates when the accelerator is idling or when you are accelerating.

THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER

The throttle potentiometer or accelerator position sensor (T.P.S.) is always on the side opposite the accelerator
lever and indicate the throttle position. By using this signal, the Spark Advance Variator can know at any moment if the
engine is idling or accelerating to connect or disconnect the spark advance. Generally, the throttle potentiometer
receives 3 wires (even if some models can have more than one) with the following signals:

- Power supply.

- Ground.

- Variable signal according to the throttle position.

For a correct operation of the Spark Advance Variator, it is necessary that the variable signal of the throttle has one
of these types of range:

- 0,5 V with idling accelerator, to arrive up to 4,5 V with completely pressed accelerator. In this case, the voltage
increases gradually by following the accelerator position (linear potentiometer).

- 0,5 V with idling accelerator, to arrive up to 4,5 V or 12 V with completely pressed accelerator. In this case, as
soon as you press the accelerator the voltage arrives to the maximum value (switch - type potentiometer).

If the range of the VARIABLE SIGNAL of the throttle potentiometer is not equal to at least on of the previously
seen cases, we suggest to connect the VIOLET WIRE of the Spark Advance Variator to the + 12 V under key
(RED WIRE of the Spark Advance Variator).

Picture 1

Throttle potentiometer Accelerator lever

where the wire of the accelerator pedal is fixed

When idling, the signal of the Throttle Potentiometer is not always the same, because there can be small differences
due to the different calibrations; therefore, in the Variator there is a calibration of the connection point.
The adjustment is carried out by operating on the spark advance register in the following way:

1) check that the register is completely rotated in clockwise direction;

SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION REGISTER

2) with idling car, start to rotate the register in counterclockwise direction until the LED switches off (spark advance disconnected);

LED ON = SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTED

3) after this adjustment, when you accelerate the LED on the Variator switches on again to switch off when you
release the accelerator.
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Electronic Spark Advance Variator GOLD - MASTER

Code 533

Before installing the variator, by means of an oscilloscope on the two coil negative side and
on the SPOUT signal wire of the TFI ignition module you can measure the following wave forms.

Measurement with engine at approx. 1.000 rpm

Trace A (10 V / division) = Signal measured on a coil negative side - 11 -.

Trace B (10 V / division) = Signal measured on the SPOUT signal wire of the TFI module - 17 -.

a = Loading time (time in which the ignition module circulates the current to load the coil). This is controlled by the
injection - ignition central unit.

c = Spark.

d = Unloading time of the energy stored by the coil on the spark electrodes (spark duration).

The signal displayed on trace B is interpreted by the ignition module in the following way:

1) Decrease from 12 ÷ 0 V = coil loading start.

2) Constant voltage = coil loading.

3) Increase from 0 ÷ 12 V approx. = end of loading, spark between the spark plug electrodes.

After installing the variator, you can check that the

input signal on the black wire 9 (trace B) and the
signal on the brown wire 8 (trace A) are the same but
only phase - displaced of the set spark advance - g -.
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Electronic Spark Advance Variator BLUE - MASTER

Code 535

Install the Blue - Master Code 535 variator on old CHRYSLER cars with ignition system made up of: coil, electronic
ignition and Hall - Effect phase sensor in the distributor.

1
2

3 4 5 6
7 8

9 10

12
11

13

14
16
17 18

15

19
1) SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION LED (led ON, spark advance connected).

2) Spark advance connection register.

3) RED WIRE to be connected to the + 12 V under key (+ 15) of the ignition coil (15).
Contact (+ 15) of coil (12) is connected by means of wire (13) to the ignition key (14) and from this latter to the positive
side of the battery (15) in order to have power supply only with instrument panel switched on.

4) BLUE WIRE to be connected to the BLU GAS outlet wire.

5) YELLOW - GREEN WIRE to be connected to GROUND.

6) VIOLET WIRE to be connected to the THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER signal (if the VIOLET wire of the Variator is
not connected to the throttle potentiometer, it must be connected to the + 12 V under key RED wire of the Variator).

7) Micro switches 1, 2, 3, 4 (SPARK ADVANCE DEGREE ADJUSTMENT).

8) Micro switch 5 (spark advance curve selection, C.N.G. or L.P.G.).

9) BLACK WIRE (Variator input signal) to be connected to the wire (17) coming out from the OPTICAL sensor inside
the distributor (16).

10) BROWN WIRE (Variator ADVANCED output signal) to be connected to the wire (18) entering the injection
central unit (19).

16) Distributor.
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SPARK ADVANCE ADJUSTMENT

By means of micro switches 1, 2, 3, 4, that have a different value according to the number of cylinders of the engine on
which the Variator has been installed, you can select the correct spark advance value. To do this it is necessary
to set one or more micro switches to “ON”.

FOR 4 CYLINDER ENGINE FOR 6 CYLINDER ENGINE FOR 8 CYLINDER ENGINE

- Remember that by setting more micro switches to ON at the same time, the spark advance value is
summed. - Example: by setting micro switches 1 and 3 to ON, you obtain the following spark advance:

- for a 4 cylinder engine:

3° (of micro switch 1) + 12° (of micro switch 3) Total 15° of spark advance

- for a 6 cylinder engine:

2° (of micro switch 1) + 8° (of micro switch 3) Total 10° of spark advance

- for a 8 cylinder engine:

1,5° (of micro switch 1) + 6° (of micro switch 3) Total 7,5° of spark advance

RECOMMENDED SPARK ADVANCE DEGREES FOR TYPE OF FUEL AND NUMBER OF ENGINE

for a 4 cylinder engine fed for a 4 cylinder engine fed

with C.N.G. with 12° of spark with L.P.G. with 9° of spark
advance advance

for a 6 cylinder engine fed for a 6 cylinder engine fed

with C.N.G. with 12° of spark with L.P.G. with 8° of spark
advance advance

for a 8 cylinder engine fed for a 8 cylinder engine fed

with C.N.G. with 12° of spark with L.P.G. with 9° of spark
advance advance

CYLINDERS RECOMMENDED SPARK ADVANCE CURVE FOR C.N.G. OR L.P.G.

Recommended advance curve Recommended advance curve

for the C.N.G. operation for the L.P.G. operation

The values reported in the table are recommended according to our experience; in any case, you can
carry out different adjustments to better adapt the Variator to the different engine features.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 71

HOW AND WHEN TO DISCONNECT THE SPARK ADVANCE

On some cars, it is recommendable to disconnect the spark advance while decelerating and idling, to avoid jerks or
irregular operations. On the other hand, the spark advance is used immediately while accelerating in order to improve
performance, consumption and to reduce at a minimum the risk of backfire. With the Blue - Master Variator, the spark
advance can be connected or disconnected automatically by connecting the VIOLET WIRE of the Variator to one of
these signals:

- throttle potentiometer Picture 1 (T.P.S. or accelerator position sensor);

- to the throttle switch that indicates when the accelerator is idling or when you are accelerating.

THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER

The throttle potentiometer or accelerator position sensor (T.P.S.) is always on the side opposite the
accelerator lever and indicates the throttle position. By using this signal, the Spark Advance Variator can know at any
moment if the engine is idling or accelerating to connect or disconnect the spark advance. Generally, the throttle
potentiometer receives 3 wires (even if some models can have more than one) with the following signals:

- Power supply.

- Ground.

- Variable signal according to the throttle position.

For a correct operation of the Spark Advance Variator, it is necessary that the variable signal of the throttle has one
of these types of range:

- 0,5 V with idling accelerator, to arrive up to 4,5 V with completely pressed accelerator. In this case, the voltage
increases gradually by following the accelerator position (linear potentiometer).

- 0,5 V with idling accelerator, to arrive up to 4,5 V or 12 V with completely pressed accelerator. In this case, as
soon as you press the accelerator the voltage arrives to the maximum value (switch - type potentiometer).

If the range of the VARIABLE SIGNAL of the throttle potentiometer is not equal to at least on of the previously
seen cases, we suggest to connect the VIOLET WIRE of the Spark Advance Variator to the + 12 V under key
(RED WIRE of the Spark Advance Variator).

Picture 1

Throttle potentiometer Accelerator lever

where the wire of the accelerator pedal is fixed

When idling, the signal of the Throttle Potentiometer is not always the same, because there can be small differences
due to the different calibrations; therefore, in the Variator there is a calibration of the connection point.
The adjustment is carried out by operating on the spark advance register in the following way:

1) check that the register is completely rotated in clockwise direction;

SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION REGISTER

2) with idling car, start to rotate the register in counterclockwise direction until the LED switches off (spark advance disconnected);

LED ON = SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTED

3) after this adjustment, when you accelerate the LED on the Variator switches on again to switch off when you
release the accelerator.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 72

Electronic Spark Advance Variator BLUE - MASTER

Code 535

Before installing the variator, by means of an oscilloscope on the two coil negative side and
on the signal wire of the Hall - Effect sensor you can measure the following wave forms.

Measurement with engine at approx. 1.000 rpm

Trace A (10 V / division) = Signal measured on a coil negative side - 11 -.

Trace B (5 V / division) = Signal measured on the signal wire of the Hall - Effect sensor - 17 -.

a = Loading time (time in which the ignition module circulates the current to load the coil). This is controlled by the
injection - ignition central unit.

c = Spark.

d = Unloading time of the energy stored by the coil on the spark electrodes (spark duration).

The signal on the Hall - Effect sensor displayed on trace - B - is used by the injection - ignition central unit to calculate
the ignition spark advance point.

After the installation of the variator, you can

check that the inlet signal on the black wire 9
(trace B) and the signal on the brown wire 8
(trace A) are equal but only phase - displaced
of the spark advance- g -.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 73

Electronic Spark Advance Variator RED - MASTER

Code 536

Install the Red - Master Code 536 on GENERAL MOTORS vehicles with static ignition system or HEI, EST ,ESC
ignition module.

1
2

3 4 5 20
6 7

8 9

15 13
14
12 10
17

18
16

11
19

1) SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION LED (led ON, spark advance connected).

2) Spark advance connection register.

3) RED WIRE to be connected to the + 12 V under key (+ 15) of the ignition coil (15).
Contact (+ 15) of coil (15) is connected by means of wire (17) to the ignition key (18) and from this latter to the positive
side of the battery (19) in order to have power supply only with instrument panel switched on.

4) BLUE WIRE to be connected to the BLU GAS outlet wire.

5) YELLOW - GREEN WIRE to be connected to GROUND.

6) Micro switches 1, 2, 3, 4 (SPARK ADVANCE DEGREE ADJUSTMENT).

7) Micro switch 5 (spark advance curve selection, C.N.G. or L.P.G.).

8) BROWN WIRE (Variator output signal) to be connected to the control wire (12) of the ignition module (13).

9) BLACK WIRE (Variator input signal) to be connected to the wire (10) coming out from the ignition central unit (11).

13) Ignition module connected by means of wire (14) to the negative side of ignition coil (15).

16) Distributor.

20) VIOLET WIRE to be connected to the THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER signal (if the violet wire of the Variator is
not connected to the throttle potentiometer, it must be connected to the + 12 V under key RED wire of the Variator).
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 74

SPARK ADVANCE ADJUSTMENT

By means of micro switches 1, 2, 3, 4, that have a different value according to the number of cylinders of the engine on
which the Variator has been installed, you can select the correct spark advance value. To do this it is necessary
to set one or more micro switches to “ON”.

FOR 4 CYLINDER ENGINE FOR 6 CYLINDER ENGINE FOR 8 CYLINDER ENGINE

- Remember that by setting more micro switches to ON at the same time, the spark advance value is
summed. - Example: by setting micro switches 1 and 3 to ON, you obtain the following spark advance:

- for a 4 cylinder engine:

3° (of micro switch 1) + 12° (of micro switch 3) Total 15° of spark advance

- for a 6 cylinder engine:

2° (of micro switch 1) + 8° (of micro switch 3) Total 10° of spark advance

- for a 8 cylinder engine:

1,5° (of micro switch 1) + 6° (of micro switch 3) Total 7,5° of spark advance

RECOMMENDED SPARK ADVANCE DEGREES FOR TYPE OF FUEL AND NUMBER OF ENGINE

for a 4 cylinder engine fed for a 4 cylinder engine fed

with C.N.G. with 12° of spark with L.P.G. with 9° of spark
advance advance

for a 6 cylinder engine fed for a 6 cylinder engine fed

with C.N.G. with 12° of spark with L.P.G. with 8° of spark
advance advance

for a 8 cylinder engine fed for a 8 cylinder engine fed

with C.N.G. with 12° of spark with L.P.G. with 9° of spark
advance advance

CYLINDERS RECOMMENDED SPARK ADVANCE CURVE FOR C.N.G. OR L.P.G.

Recommended advance curve Recommended advance curve

for the C.N.G. operation for the L.P.G. operation

The values reported in the table are recommended according to our experience; in any case, you can
carry out different adjustments to better adapt the Variator to the different engine features.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 75

HOW AND WHEN TO DISCONNECT THE SPARK ADVANCE

On some cars, it is recommendable to disconnect the spark advance while decelerating and idling, to avoid jerks or
irregular operations. On the other hand, the spark advance is used immediately while accelerating in order to improve
performance, consumption and to reduce at a minimum the risk of backfire. With the Red - Master Variator, the spark
advance can be connected or disconnected automatically by connecting the VIOLET WIRE of the Variator to one of
these signals:

- throttle potentiometer Picture 1 (T.P.S. or accelerator position sensor);

- to the throttle switch that indicates when the accelerator is idling or when you are accelerating.

THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER

The throttle potentiometer or accelerator position sensor (T.P.S.) is always on the side opposite the
accelerator lever and indicates the throttle position. By using this signal, the Spark Advance Variator can know at any
moment if the engine is idling or accelerating to connect or disconnect the spark advance. Generally, the throttle
potentiometer receives 3 wires (even if some models can have more than one) with the following signals:

- Power supply.

- Ground.

- Variable signal according to the throttle position.

For a correct operation of the Spark Advance Variator, it is necessary that the variable signal of the throttle has one
of these types of range:

- 0,5 V with idling accelerator, to arrive up to 4,5 V with completely pressed accelerator. In this case, the voltage
increases gradually by following the accelerator position (linear potentiometer).

- 0,5V with idling accelerator, to arrive up to 4,5 V or 12 V with completely pressed accelerator. In this case, as
soon as you press the accelerator the voltage arrives to the maximum value (switch - type potentiometer).

If the range of the VARIABLE SIGNAL of the throttle potentiometer is not equal to at least on of the previously
seen cases, we suggest to connect the VIOLET WIRE of the Spark Advance Variator to the + 12 V under key
(RED WIRE of the Spark Advance Variator).

Picture 1

Throttle potentiometer Accelerator lever

where the wire of the accelerator pedal is fixed

When idling, the signal of the Throttle Potentiometer is not always the same, because there can be small differences
due to the different calibrations; therefore, in the Variator there is a calibration of the connection point.
The adjustment is carried out by operating on the spark advance register in the following way:

1) check that the register is completely rotated in clockwise direction;

SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION REGISTER

2) with idling car, start to rotate the register in counterclockwise direction until the LED switches off (spark advance disconnected);

LED ON = SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTED

3) after this adjustment, when you accelerate the LED on the Variator switches on again to switch off when you
release the accelerator.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 76

Electronic Spark Advance Variator RED - MASTER

Code 536

Before installing the variator, by means of an oscilloscope on the two coil negative side and
on the input wire of the ignition amplifier module you can measure the following wave forms.

Measurement with engine at approx. 1.000 rpm

Trace A (10 V / division) = Signal measured on a coil negative side - 14 -.
Trace B (5 V / division) = Signal measured on the input of the ignition module - 12 -.

a = Loading time (time in which the ignition module circulates the current to load the coil). This is controlled by the
injection - ignition central unit.

c = Spark.

d = Unloading time of the energy stored by the coil on the spark electrodes (spark duration).
The signal displayed on trace B is interpreted by the ignition module in the following way:

1) Increase from 0 ÷ 5 V = coil loading start.

2) Constant voltage = coil loading.

3) Decrease from 5 ÷ 0 V = end of loading, spark between the spark plug electrodes.

After installing the variator, you can check that the

input signal on the black wire 9 (trace B) and the signal
on the brown wire 8 (trace A) are the same but only
phase - displaced of the set spark advance - g -.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 77

Electronic Spark Advance Variator SPARK - MASTER

Code 540

Install the Spark - Master Code 540 - N variator on cars with ignition system made up of: coil, ignition central unit
built in the injection central unit, amplifier module and distributor.

1
2

3 4 5 20
6 7

8 9

15 13
14
12 10
17

18
16

11

19

1) SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION LED (led ON, spark advance connected).

2) Spark advance connection register.

3) RED WIRE to be connected to the + 12 V under key (+ 15) of the ignition coil (15).
Contact (+ 15) of coil (15) is connected by means of wire (17) to the ignition key (18) and from this latter to the positive
side of the battery (19) in order to have power supply only with instrument panel switched on.

4) BLUE WIRE to be connected to the BLU GAS outlet wire.

5) YELLOW - GREEN WIRE to be connected to GROUND.

6) Micro switches 1, 2, 3, 4 (SPARK ADVANCE DEGREE ADJUSTMENT).

7) Micro switch 5 (spark advance curve selection, C.N.G. or L.P.G.).

8) BROWN WIRE (Variator output signal) to be connected to the control wire (12) of the ignition module (13).

9) BLACK WIRE (Variator input signal) to be connected to the wire (10) coming out from the ignition central unit (11).

13) Ignition module connected by means of wire (14) to the negative side of ignition coil (15).

16) Distributor.

20) VIOLET WIRE to be connected to the THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER or DEBIMETER signal (in case these
sensors do not exist, the Violet wire of the Variator must be connected to the + 12 V under key RED wire of the Variator).
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 78

SPARK ADVANCE ADJUSTMENT

By means of micro switches 1, 2, 3, 4, that have a different value according to the number of cylinders of the engine on
which the Variator has been installed, you can select the correct spark advance value. To do this it is necessary
to set one or more micro switches to “ON”.

FOR 4 CYLINDER ENGINE FOR 6 CYLINDER ENGINE FOR 8 CYLINDER ENGINE

- Remember that by setting more micro switches to ON at the same time, the spark advance value is
summed. - Example: by setting micro switches 1 and 3 to ON, you obtain the following spark advance:

- for a 4 cylinder engine:

3° (of micro switch 1) + 12° (of micro switch 3) Total 15° of spark advance

- for a 6 cylinder engine:

2° (of micro switch 1) + 8° (of micro switch 3) Total 10° of spark advance

- for a 8 cylinder engine:

1,5° (of micro switch 1) + 6° (of micro switch 3) Total 7,5° of spark advance

RECOMMENDED SPARK ADVANCE DEGREES FOR TYPE OF FUEL AND NUMBER OF ENGINE

for a 4 cylinder engine fed for a 4 cylinder engine fed

with C.N.G. with 12° of spark with L.P.G. with 9° of spark
advance advance

for a 6 cylinder engine fed for a 6 cylinder engine fed

with C.N.G. with 12° of spark with L.P.G. with 8° of spark
advance advance

for a 8 cylinder engine fed for a 8 cylinder engine fed

with C.N.G. with 12° of spark with L.P.G. with 9° of spark
advance advance

CYLINDERS RECOMMENDED SPARK ADVANCE CURVE FOR C.N.G. OR L.P.G.

Recommended advance curve Recommended advance curve

for the C.N.G. operation for the L.P.G. operation

The values reported in the table are recommended according to our experience; in any case, you can
carry out different adjustments to better adapt the Variator to the different engine features.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 79

HOW AND WHEN TO DISCONNECT THE SPARK ADVANCE

On some cars, it is recommendable to disconnect the spark advance while decelerating and idling, to avoid jerks or
irregular operations. On the other hand, the spark advance is used immediately while accelerating in order to improve
performance, consumption and to reduce at a minimum the risk of backfire. With the Spark Master Variator, the spark
advance can be connected or disconnected automatically by connecting the VIOLET WIRE of the Variator to one of
these signals:

- throttle potentiometer Picture 1 (T.P.S. or accelerator position sensor);

- to the throttle switch that indicates when the accelerator is idling or when you are accelerating.

THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER

The throttle potentiometer or accelerator position sensor (T.P.S.) is always on the side opposite the
accelerator lever and indicates the throttle position. By using this signal, the Spark Advance Variator can know at any
moment if the engine is idling or accelerating to connect or disconnect the spark advance. Generally, the throttle
potentiometer receives 3 wires (even if some models can have more than one) with the following signals:

- Power supply.

- Ground.

- Variable signal according to the throttle position.

For a correct operation of the Spark Advance Variator, it is necessary that the variable signal of the throttle has one
of these types of range:

- 0,5 V with idling accelerator, to arrive up to 4,5 V with completely pressed accelerator. In this case, the voltage
increases gradually by following the accelerator position (linear potentiometer).

- 0,5 V with idling accelerator, to arrive up to 4,5 V or 12 V with completely pressed accelerator. In this case, as
soon as you press the accelerator the voltage arrives to the maximum value (switch - type potentiometer).

If the range of the VARIABLE SIGNAL of the throttle potentiometer is not equal to at least on of the previously
seen cases, we suggest to connect the VIOLET WIRE of the Spark Advance Variator to the + 12 V under key
(RED WIRE of the Spark Advance Variator).

Picture 1

Throttle potentiometer Accelerator lever

where the wire of the accelerator pedal is fixed

When idling, the signal of the Throttle Potentiometer is not always the same, because there can be small differences
due to the different calibrations; therefore, in the Variator there is a calibration of the connection point.
The adjustment is carried out by operating on the spark advance register in the following way:

1) check that the register is completely rotated in clockwise direction;

SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION REGISTER

2) with idling car, start to rotate the register in counterclockwise direction until the LED switches off (spark advance disconnected);

LED ON = SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTED

3) after this adjustment, when you accelerate the LED on the Variator switches on again to switch off when you
release the accelerator.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 80

Electronic Spark Advance Variator SPARK - MASTER

Code 540

Before installing the variator, by means of an oscilloscope on the two coil negative side and
on the input wire of the ignition amplifier module you can measure the following wave forms.

Measurement with engine at approx. 1.000 rpm

Trace A (10 V / division) = Signal measured on a coil negative side - 14 -.
Trace B (2 V / division) = Signal measured on the input of the ignition module - 12 -.

a = Loading time (time in which the ignition module circulates the current to load the coil). This is controlled by the
injection - ignition central unit.

c = Spark.

d = Unloading time of the energy stored by the coil on the spark electrodes (spark duration).

The signal displayed on trace B is interpreted by the ignition module in the following way:

1) Increase from 0 ÷ 3,5 V approx. = coil loading start.

2) Constant voltage = coil loading.

3) Decrease from 3,5 ÷ 0 V approx. = end of loading, spark between the spark plug electrodes.

After installing the variator, you can check that the

input signal on the black wire 9 (trace B) and the signal
on the brown wire 8 (trace A) are the same but only
phase - displaced of the set spark advance - g -.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 81

Electronic Spark Advance Variator CAT

Code 547

Install the CAT Code 547 variator on HONDA and ROVER cars with HONDA engine equipped with ignition system
made up of: coil and amplifier ignition module built in the distributor.

1
2

3 4 5 6
7 8

9 10

12
11
13

14
16
17 18

15

19
1) SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION LED (led ON, spark advance connected).

2) Spark advance connection register.

3) RED WIRE to be connected to the + 12 V under key (+ 15) of the ignition coil (12).
Contact (+ 15) of coil (12) is connected by means of wire (13) to the ignition key (14) and from this latter to the positive
side of the battery (15) in order to have power supply only with instrument panel switched on.

4) BLUE WIRE to be connected to the BLU GAS outlet wire.

5) YELLOW - GREEN WIRE to be connected to GROUND.

6) VIOLET WIRE to be connected to the THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER signal (if the VIOLET wire of the Variator is
not connected to the throttle potentiometer, it must be connected to the + 12 V under key RED wire of the Variator).

7) Micro switches 1, 2, 3, 4 (SPARK ADVANCE DEGREE ADJUSTMENT).

8) Micro switch 5 (spark advance curve selection, C.N.G. or L.P.G.).

9) BROWN WIRE (Variator output signal) to be connected to the wire (17) that enters the ignition module inside the
distributor (16).

10) BLACK WIRE (Variator input signal) to be connected to the wire (18) coming out from the injection central unit (19).

16) Distributor (the coil and the ignition module are inside the distributor, see hatched part).
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 82

SPARK ADVANCE ADJUSTMENT

By means of micro switches 1, 2, 3, 4, that have a different value according to the number of cylinders of the engine on
which the Variator has been installed, you can select the correct spark advance value. To do this it is necessary to set
one or more micro switches to “ON”.

FOR 4 CYLINDER ENGINE FOR 6 CYLINDER ENGINE FOR 8 CYLINDER ENGINE

- Remember that by setting more micro switches to ON at the same time, the spark advance value is
summed. - Example: by setting micro switches 1 and 3 to ON, you obtain the following spark advance:

- for a 4 cylinder engine:

3° (of micro switch 1) + 12° (of micro switch 3) Total 15° of spark advance

- for a 6 cylinder engine:

2° (of micro switch 1) + 8° (of micro switch 3) Total 10° of spark advance

- for a 8 cylinder engine:

1,5° (of micro switch 1) + 6° (of micro switch 3) Total 7,5° of spark advance

RECOMMENDED SPARK ADVANCE DEGREES FOR TYPE OF FUEL AND NUMBER OF ENGINE CYLINDERS

for a 4 cylinder engine fed for a 4 cylinder engine fed

with C.N.G. with 12° of spark with L.P.G. with 9° of spark
advance advance

for a 6 cylinder engine fed for a 6 cylinder engine fed

with C.N.G. with 12° of spark with L.P.G. with 8° of spark
advance advance

for a 8 cylinder engine fed for a 8 cylinder engine fed

with C.N.G. with 12° of spark with L.P.G. with 9° of spark
advance advance

RECOMMENDED ADVANCE CURVE FOR C.N.G. OR L.P.G.

Recommended advance curve Recommended advance curve

for the C.N.G. operation for the L.P.G. operation

The values reported in the table are recommended according to our experience; in any case, you can
carry out different adjustments to better adapt the Variator to the different engine features.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 83

HOW AND WHEN TO DISCONNECT THE SPARK ADVANCE

On some cars, it is recommendable to disconnect the spark advance while decelerating and idling, to avoid jerks or
irregular operations. On the other hand, the spark advance is used immediately while accelerating in order to improve
performance, consumption and to reduce at a minimum the risk of backfire. With the Cat Variator, the spark advance
can be connected or disconnected automatically by connecting the VIOLET WIRE of the Variator to one of these
signals:

- throttle potentiometer Picture 1 (T.P.S. or accelerator position sensor);

- to the throttle switch that indicates when the accelerator is idling or when you are accelerating.

THROTTLE POTENTIOMETER

The throttle potentiometer or accelerator position sensor (T.P.S.) is always on the side opposite the
accelerator lever and indicates the throttle position. By using this signal, the Spark Advance Variator can know at any
moment if the engine is idling or accelerating to connect or disconnect the spark advance. Generally, the throttle
potentiometer receives 3 wires (even if some models can have more than one) with the following signals:

- Power supply.

- Ground.

- Variable signal according to the throttle position.

For a correct operation of the Spark Advance Variator, it is necessary that the variable signal of the throttle has one
of these types of range:

- 0,5 V with idling accelerator, to arrive up to 4,5 V with completely pressed accelerator. In this case, the voltage
increases gradually by following the accelerator position (linear potentiometer).

- 0,5 V with idling accelerator, to arrive up to 4,5 V or 12 V with completely pressed accelerator. In this case, as
soon as you press the accelerator the voltage arrives to the maximum value (switch - type potentiometer).

If the range of the VARIABLE SIGNAL of the throttle potentiometer is not equal to at least on of the previously
seen cases, we suggest to connect the VIOLET WIRE of the Spark Advance Variator to the + 12 V under key
(RED WIRE of the Spark Advance Variator).

Picture 1

Throttle potentiometer Accelerator lever

where the wire of the accelerator pedal is fixed

The signal of the Throttle potentiometer when idling is not always the same, because there can be small difference
due to different calibrations; therefore, in the Variator there is a calibration of the connection point.
The adjustment is carried out by operating on the spark advance register in the following way:

1) check that the register is completely rotated in clockwise direction;

SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTION REGISTER

2) with idling car, start to rotate the register in counterclockwise direction until the LED switches off (spark advance disconnected);

LED ON = SPARK ADVANCE CONNECTED

3) after this adjustment, when you accelerate the LED on the Variator switches on again to switch off when you
release the accelerator.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 84

Electronic Spark Advance Variator CAT

Code 547

Before installing the variator, by means of an oscilloscope on the two coil negative side and
on the input wire of the ignition amplifier module you can measure the following wave forms.

Measurement with engine at approx. 1.000 rpm

Trace A (10 V / division) = Signal measured on a coil negative side - 11 -.
Trace B (10 V / division) = Signal measured on the ignition signal wire of the module - 17 -.

a = Loading time (time in which the ignition module circulates the current to load the coil). This is controlled by the
injection - ignition central unit.

c = Spark.

d = Unloading time of the energy stored by the coil on the spark electrodes (spark duration).

The signal displayed on trace B is interpreted by the ignition module in the following way:

1) Decrease from 12 ÷ 0 V = coil loading start.

2) Constant voltage = coil loading.

3) Increase from 0 ÷ 12 V approx. = end of loading, spark between the spark plug electrodes.

After installing the variator, you can check that the

input signal on the black wire 9 (trace B) and the signal
on the brown wire 8 (trace A) are the same but only
phase - displaced of the set spark advance - g -.
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 85
Electronic Spark Advance Variators Rev. 050601 - 3 Pag. 86
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