Start-up
Before you start up the MIC100 ignition controller, take note of the following:
- Were the correct engine, ignition sequence, and output configuration selected? If you are unsure, contact MOTORTECH or the corresponding engine manufacturer.
- Ensure that the firing order of the engine and/or the wiring of the output cable harness are carried out correctly.
- Is the wiring of the pickup compliant with the drawings given in this operating manual?
- Is the distances of the pickup to trigger discs, reluctor pins, etc. correctly set (see chapter Determine the Installation Location of the Pickup)?
- Ensure that the data were transferred flawlessly to the controller.
- Check whether the start/stop input is set to Firing Active, or whether it works according to the control requirements of the master control.
- Close the service screw after completing the installation and configuration.
- Ensure that no gas is present in the inlet and exhaust systems before you start the engine.
- Ensure that the gas valve is closed.
- Perform the normal engine start-up process while the gas valve is closed (start only).
- Connect a stroboscope to the first firing cylinder (cylinder #1) and check whether the timing point set on the ignition controller coincides with the actual timing point on the crankshaft. If the ignition timing does not coincide exactly, change it (see chapter Runtime Data) until the optimal setting is reached.
- Check all other cylinders for correct ignition. If they are not correct, stop the engine, and recheck wiring and ignition sequence for correctness.