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    DIS Primary Ignition Vs Secondary Ignition

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    This document provides instructions for testing the relationship between the primary ignition and secondary ignition in a distributorless ignition system (DIS). The test involves connecting an oscilloscope to measure the primary ignition voltage and secondary ignition voltage waveforms. Examining the waveforms shows that the primary circuit characteristics are transferred to the secondary circuit through mutual inductance, causing the secondary waveform to mirror the primary waveform exactly. Safety warnings are provided regarding working with high voltage circuits.

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    This document provides instructions for testing the relationship between the primary ignition and secondary ignition in a distributorless ignition system (DIS). The test involves connecting an oscilloscope to measure the primary ignition voltage and secondary ignition voltage waveforms. Examining the waveforms shows that the primary circuit characteristics are transferred to the secondary circuit through mutual inductance, causing the secondary waveform to mirror the primary waveform exactly. Safety warnings are provided regarding working with high voltage circuits.

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    This document provides instructions for testing the relationship between the primary ignition and secondary ignition in a distributorless ignition system (DIS). The test involves connecting an oscilloscope to measure the primary ignition voltage and secondary ignition voltage waveforms. Examining the waveforms shows that the primary circuit characteristics are transferred to the secondary circuit through mutual inductance, causing the secondary waveform to mirror the primary waveform exactly. Safety warnings are provided regarding working with high voltage circuits.

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    4/1/23, 10:43 PM DIS Primary Ignition vs Secondary Ignition

    Distributorless Ignition System (DIS) primary vs secondary


    gnition
    The purpose of this test is to investigate the relationship between the primary ignition characteristic and the
    secondary ignition event within a DIS system.

    WARNING

    This test involves measuring a potentially hazardous voltage.

    Please ensure you follow manufacturers' safety instructions and working practices and ensure the rated
    voltage for all accessories you are using meets or exceeds the expected voltage.

    WARNING

    Uninsulated HT pickups are designed to clip around double-insulated HT leads only – they are not designed
    for direct connection to a hazardous live voltage.
    To prevent injury or death, when connecting or disconnecting an HT pickup:

    1. switch off the ignition


    2. clean the HT leads
    3. inspect them for damage
    4. clip the HT pickup over the desired undamaged HT lead
    5. ensure all test leads are kept clear of hot or rotating parts before starting the engine

    How to perform the test


    View connection guidance notes.
    1. Ensure the ignition is turned off.
    2. Connect the 10:1 attenuator to PicoScope Channel A.
    3. Connect PicoScope Channel A to the ignition coil negative terminal and to earth.
    4. Connect a secondary ignition pick up lead to one of the coil HT leads and to PicoScope Channel B.
    Ensure the ignition pick up lead is also connected to earth.
    5. Start and run the engine at idle.
    6. Minimize the help page. You will see that PicoScope has displayed an example waveform and is preset
    to capture your waveform.
    7. Start the scope to see live data.
    8. With your waveforms on screen stop the scope.

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    9. Stop the engine and ensure the ignition is off.


    10. Use the Waveform Buffer, Zoom and Measurements tools to examine your waveform.

    Note

    This helpfile refers to a 10:1 attenuator. If you are using a 20:1 attenuator please adjust
    the Probe settings for the relevant channel. These settings can be found under the Channel Options button,
    then: Probe > 20:1 Attenuator.

    Note

    If a secondary waveform cannot be seen then this could be because the output is positive-fired. If the HT
    pickup is moved to another HT extension lead, the waveform should then appear.
    Alternatively, you can change the settings to look at a positive-fired coil. Select settings for channel B and
    change the probe from Secondary Ignition Probe (Inverted) to Secondary Ignition Probe (Pos).

    Example waveform

    Waveform notes
    The example waveform shows the close relationship between the ignition's primary circuit and the secondary
    output. The primary circuit transfers its characteristics into the secondary through mutual inductance, causing
    the secondary to mirror the primary exactly.

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