SPARKER DC-CDI-P

- Programmable capacitive ignition for motorcycles - detailed description

DCCDIP is a single channel (= with one output for the ignition coil) capacitive ignition. The ignition is designed especially for
classic pick-up system of crankshaft position, which is illustrated in the following diagram (one pick-up, one pulse lobe). The
picture of pick-up system is shown in the top dead center position of the engine. Apart from this classic pick-up system the unit
can be used for other types of pick-up systems listed in the software. They are for example XT600 (older model), KLR600
(older model), CBF250 and others. Ignition system contains two complete settings A and B, between which it is possible to
switch during engine operation.
BASE
ADVANCE

1. Description of hardware and connecting plan.

The ignition is suffused by PU plastic into plastic box. The ignition is terminated with a harness of wires with connectors (by
default 2 + 3 + 4 pins connectors 2,8).
The dimensions of the box are 67 x 85 x 25 mm. Weight is 240 g. The wires are color coded as follows:

yellow the pick-up sensor of crankshaft position CKPS

blue ground (for the pickup)

green input 1
black input 2
violet the output of the gear shift light

red power +12 V

blue ground (power)
orange output into the induction coil IC
yellow-green output to the tachometer TACHO

Pick-up sensor of crankshaft position CKPS (yellow)

The input is ready for standard pickup sensors (inductive) used on motorcycles. The Pickup is connected to one wire to the
input (yellow) and the other to the ground for pick-up (blue).

Input 1 (green)
Multifunction input 1. A function preselected (using the default software DCCDIP.EXE) is activated by grounding of this
input.

Input 2 (black)
Multifunction input 2. A function preselected (using the default software DCCDIP.EXE) is activated by grounding of this
input.

Supply voltage +12 V (red)

Supply voltage is nominally 14 V. It must be in the range of 8-16 V. In this range the unit is able to provide optimal control of
all processes. If supply is higher than 18 V, the unit will turn off the ignition.

Induction coil IC (orange)

The outputs of induction coils are designed for standard induction coils for capacitive ignition used on motorbikes (the
resistance of primary coil approx. 0.5 Ohm). The induction coil must always be connected to the ground to prevent
damaging the ignition !!!
Tachometer output TACHO (green / yellow)
The tachometer output is compatible with most on-board devices used on motorbikes. The output provides impulses with a
voltage of 12V with the ratio 1:1. The setting of the TACHO output (number of pulses per revolution and correction) can be
selected in software DCCDIP.EXE. Setting the TACHO output (number of pulses per revolution and correction) can be
selected in software DCCDIP.EXE. Output TACHO must never be connected to an output of the ignition coil or to the
+12 V!!

The output for a gearshift lamp (violet)

Can also be used to control the exhaust throttle with electromagnet. The current passing through the gearshift lamp can be
modified by using pulse width modulation (PWM). The output can be loaded with a current up to 5 A (50 W lamp). Settings of
the gear lamp (speed, polarity and PWM) can be chosen in the software DCCDIP.EXE.The gearshift lamp should be connected
according to the diagram with one output to the connector (purple) and the other to switched +12 V.

Connection to a PC.
The connection to the PC is realized using a 9-pin serial port (COM).
2. Software DCCDIP.EXE

Pull down menus

File - includes items New - default settings
Open - opens data file
Open from exe dir – opens a data file from a directory where it is placed the setting software.
Save - saves data into a data file
Save to exe dir - saves a data file into a directory where it is placed the setting software.
Print - prints the current settings
Exit - exits the program
Attention!! When selecting the item "New", all parameters are automatically set to default values.

Port - includes items Com1 to Com20 - selection of the communication line

Com auto - communication line is automatically selected by the software

Ignition - includes items Read - reads data from the unit

Verify - compares data in PC with data in the unit
Program - sends data to the unit and conducts verification

Tools - Contains the tools for setting of the advance

Language – language seleciton: English, Czech, and German

Help – includes items Help - opens assembly instrucitons (this file)

About the program - information about the program (version, date)

Icon menu

- Default settings Caution! Clicking this icon sets all parameters to the default values.

- Open the data file

- Save the file data

- Print the current settings

- Step back - return to the previous setting

- Step forward - the abolition step back

- See pull down menu Device

Setting elements
Advance curve depending on the revolutions.
Setting the advance curve is possible in several ways:
- by typing Individual values directly into the edit boxes of the PC keyboard.
- using graphic tools up / down (to the right of the value of the edit box).
- by pressing F4 and F5. F4 key has the same function as the key “-” F5 key has the same function as the “+”.
- by dragging and sliding the highlighted points on the graph using the cursor on the screen.
- by using the scroll wheel of the mouse. Double-clicking the edit box to activate the option to change scrolling. With the
engine running the current segment is highlighted in the advance curve in green.
- pomocí tlačítek +/- . Tato volba umožňuje měnit v režimu „za chodu“ pouze aktivní hodnotu (políčko je zelené) nebo je-li
aktivována volba „All“ posunovat celou křivku a to v režimech za chodu i v klidu.
- By using + / - buttons. This option allows you to change the regime "running" only active value (the green box) or if it is
activated as selecting "All" to move the entire curve in modes "running" and “at rest”.

Number of points - number of points of advance curve. Ignition can use up to 15 points adjustable revolution / advance.

Base advance - the angular difference between the position when Pick-up sensor of the crankshaft position is directed to the
end of the pulse lobe and the position of the top dead center. (see angle base advance in the picture at the beginning of this
manual). This value is always determined by the mechanical constitution of the pickup system and software settings can
not be changed!! The "Base advance" has not been intended to change the basic advance, but is it necessary to type in the
value that corresponds to the physical condition of the engine.
Up to the first revolution point of advance curve unit ignites at the value of base advance (end of the pulse lobe). The exception
is the system "start of lobe" that can ignite at the start of lobe.
For speeds lower than the first point of advance curve the point of ignition advance therefore can not be set. This point
is determined by the mechanical design of the pick-up system!! The first revolution point of the curve in most cases
should be chosen above idle speed!!
In case of uncertainties regarding the construction of the pick-up systems and their functioning unit DCCDIP you can contact
us.

A/B
Here's a switch to determine the setting of the set A or B.
1) Option A - you can set the value of set A (revolution / advance, number of points, speed limiter, rev limiter starter, gear shift
indicator , clutch master time, clutch master pause).
2) Option B - you can set the values set B (revolution / advance, number of points, speed limiter, rev limiter starter, gear shift
indicator , clutch master time, clutch master pause).
3) Monitor - you can set values of the parameter set that is currently active (revolution / advance, number of points, speed
limiter, rev limiter starter, gear shift indicator, clutch master time, clutch master pause).

Selection of polarity of pulses from the crankshaft position sensor CKPS

The pick-up system produces positive and negative pulses. Depending on the polarity of the pick-up comes a positive pulse at
the start of the pulse lobe and a negative on its end (positive polarity) or inverted (negative polarity).
See the pictures below. The ignition can handle pulses of both polarities. Any of them can be set with software DCCDIP.EXE.

Signal with a positive polarity of pulses:

Signal with a negative polarity of pulses:

If the polarity can not be determined in advance, you can use the third option "Selfsearch". With this option, you will find the
polarity of the ignition of pulses itself. However, this option may bring some problems, especially for engines without starter.
Running of the pick-up and the polarity are indicated by the ignition on the monitor. When selecting the wrong polarity the
ignition stops to ignite and monitor this indicates a red background of the data on polarity.

Input 1 (green)
On this multifunction input can be chosen these functions:
Off - no function.
Kill switch - if the input is grounded, the unit blocks the ignition. The function status is indicated on the monitor.
Clutch master - when connected to ground, the unit turns off the ignition for the required time (quickshifter).
Curve B - if the input is grounded, the unit uses the settings parameters from the set B.
Start limiter - if the input is grounded, the unit uses instead of normal limiter starting limiter.

Imput 2 (black)
On this multifunction input can be chosen these functions:
Off - no function.
Blocking - If the input is not grounded, the unit blocks the ignition. The function status is indicated on the monitor.
Clutch master - when connected to ground, the unit turns off the ignition for the required time (quickshifter).
Curve B - if the input is grounded, the unit uses the settings parameters from the set B.
Start limiter - if the input is grounded, the unit uses instead of normal limiter starting limiter.

Tachometer output - output can be set with a ratio of 1-6 pulses per revolution (field with the number of pulses per
revolution) with a possiblity of the correction + / - 60% (field correction).

Input to ground - Here is displayed the current power status of multifunctional inputs 1 and 2.

Number of programming: - number of programming of the unit

Choice of Pick-up system - selecting the type of Pick-up system of crankshaft position

The number of ignitions per revolution - the setting of the configuration of the engine
1 ignition per revolution - for one cylinder, parallel twin cylinder, twin cylinder boxer (1x360 °)
2 ignitions per revolution - twin cylinder (2 x 180)
3 ignitions per revolution - three-cylinder (3 x 120 °)
1 ignition per two revolutions - the single cylinder sensor system on the cam (1x 720 °)

Starting limiter - setting revolutions for of starting revolution limiter.

Limiter - setting of revolutions for revolution limiter.

Clutch master time - time adjustment clutch master (quickshifter).

Clutch master pause - setting up the time of insensivity the clutch master (quickshifter).

Disable read -by setting this option is impossible to read out the data, the data can only be reprogrammed.

Programming after change - Setting of automatic programming (will program after every change made in the software).

Indicator of gear shift - Here you can set the parameters of the power output "gear shift light ".
„The gear shift light [RPM]” is the value of revolutions per minute at which an output is activated (ground). When "reverse
polarity" is selected the output is on the contrary, is disconnected from the ground.
"PWM [%]" is the value to how many% will be reduced by the current passing through the light after a time of 0.2 s after the
activation of the output. During the first 0.2 sthe output is switched with 100% duty cycle.

Monitor
The Monitor is located on the right and bottom part of the program. Here you can watch the sensor values and motor
operational characteristics. If at the top right is the message "No connection to the PC", the unit is not connected to the
communication line.

RPM - engine speed [1/min]

ADVANCE - ignition advance [°]
PICK-UP (CKPS) - signaling the pick-up sensor operation
U - supply voltage [V]
Kill switch - signaling of blocking of the ignition if it is selected and active choice "kill switch"
Motor off: - signaling of blocking of the ignition if it is selected and active choice "blocking"
Used curve - signaling that the preference (A or B) is active
Start limiter - indication of whether the function "Start limiter" is active
Limiter - signaling whether the function "revolution limiter" is active
Gear shift light - signaling whether the function "gear shift" is active
Clutch master - indication of whether the function "Clutchmaster" is active
Polarity of CKPS - signaling the polarity crankshaft position sensor CKPS

Tests

Ignition - by activation of the button (only possible at rest) is the inflammation invoked
Pilot light - by activation of the button (only possible at rest) is for 0,5s invoked the output „gear shift light“.
RPM - by activation of the button (only possible at rest) are for 0,5s set on the tachometer output the revolutions
that are listed in the edit box below the button (to change this value it is necessary to program the ignition).