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1. Anaheim CA USA Sport TACH User Manual Revision J 02 22 11 Install Sport TACH Install EGT Probes Advent Ignitions Inc m 3154 E La Palma Ave Suite F m Anaheim CA 92806 Anaheim CA USA User Instructions SportTACH EGT Table of Contents Weare CANS MO sateetereincern tometer elev alan N em E aos eaten ea tesla pesado cee E E E T 2 Displays 10diflerent WACASUMCTI CIS pe dccsieteasscadcicas a e erar eE a E vba teainstuancuiiatanb ls ETE O S NEE 3 Stores nine different Limit amp Alarm settings g cniccs ncsnscnnnnsdticansnccesiisncsvonsdasiuslanasoncdundadded fevedacepddasenesanscuddensdanhaatindeacandsans 3 Eyra nS a E E E E E EA A E E 3 Measurement Functions and Alarm memory organization ccc cecccecccceceseeseessnsnneceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeaas 4 Accessing and Changing Alarm Memories sicisacidevacenvasetnsoedenuefaatvesamsiiassdswssusvaetendsvaueiiesaddvie Sedsaduedsbuniasestzeeniieamsvemenedecsiuenees 4 Turning the Sport TACH ON OFF uc cecccccccscccceeeceeeeeeeeessessseeseeeeaaeaeaeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseeseeeeessseeaaeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 Moving around the Display ccccccesssssscceeeeeeeeceeeeeceeeeeeeseesesesseeaseeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesesssusueesssessasaaeeeeeeeeeeeseeseaaaeseeeeeaas 4 Set Sparks per Revolution for 2 amp 4 Stroke Engine ooo ccccccccesssessssesensnnsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseseeeeesseesssaaageeeeeeeaaagees 5 Set Clock to2. Time Accel Max Total time Stamp EXIT Logger and return to Tach functions hold or No key strokes for 2 minutes 13 After selecting the cares Run by time of day stamp depress le to step through that data memory see Figure 6b Depress from any data window to exit the current Run data set To exit the Data Logger function and return to the measurement functions mode simply depress 1 5 sec HOLD OR the SportTACH will automatically turn off if no keys are depressed for 2 minutes Alarms Acceleration Time Bar Graph Battery Voltage Data Logger SportTACH EGT Limits Maximum RPM Memory RPM Run Settings Sparks per Revolution Temperature Sensor Time of Day Timer Timer Alarm Time Stamp Total Engine Hours web site www adventignitions com e mail info adventignitions com Except for the Clock function Alarms are programmed into functions as a warning that a measurement is Out of Range and may cause harm to the engine The exception is the Clock Function where the Alarm does not indicate danger of damage Measures the elapsed time of engine acceleration between a low starting RPM and a higher ending RPM value Range is 01 seconds to 99 90 seconds A series of 60 segments positioned along the left side and top of the display The Bar Graph is used to display various measurements as well as act as Top function indicators The voltage of the primary battery
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4. memory can be programmed once the display function is selected NOTE EGT functions are available on the SportlACH EGT and not the SportTACH Set Sparks per Revolution for 2 amp 4 Stroke Engine 1 Select the bottom function menu if not already selected 2 Depress X until RPM function is selected as indicated by the display pointer The current sparks per revolution value is shown on the display 3 Depress r to enable sparks per rev editing 4 Depress X until the desired number selected from the table below is displayed 0 1 spark per 2 revs 4 stroke engine 1 1 spark per rev 2 stroke engine with one coil for each cylinder 2 2 sparks per rev 2 stroke engine with one coil for two cylinders 3 3 sparks per rev digital tach signal from most 3 cyl 2 stroke engines 2 Enter programming mode Depress to end programming and return to operating mode 0 Select RPM function O Depress for desired number Note If no keys are depressed for 5 sec Sport TACH returns to normal operating mode 5 Depress j to accept new setting and exit programming or wait 4 seconds and the setup editing operation will close automatically Set Clock to Time of Day 12 hour format Refer to Figures 5a 5b amp 5c and the instructions that follow Fig5a Depress i to select Clock Fig5a Depress fe to select the Clock hours memory Fig 5a G Fig 5b A Fig 5b 6 Fig 5c Depress Depr
5. the displayed time 3 Top menu function selected indicator 4 Indicates digits selected for change during programming PGM mode Bottom Pointers Indicates which bottom function is TT PETT NE rdn cane o lettings e kea atte E g selected _ m Minimum volts Start Time Highest RPM Total Engine RPM reached running during Run Hours Set the RPM No Settings No Settings No Delete The SportTACH provides three user keys The following is an overview of each key A detailed description of the key functions and usage is found in later sections MEM Key Temperature Temperature Stop Watch The memory key provides four functions a a Lali 1 Reset timer Set Maximum Temperature Temperature Hrs Min Measure Temperature Time of Day RPM Ch2 12 hour format Set Sparks Set Maximum Set Current per Rev Temperature Time 2 Turn off Timer alarm 3 Select logger data display mode 4 In logger mode select lof 6 memories to view PGM Key The program f key provides two functions 1 Enter programming mode for selected function 2 Select digits to change when in programming mode Power Key The power key provides four functions 1 Power ON Turn on the SportTACH 2 Select the bottom or top function menus 3 Select a function in current menu 4 Increments selected digits value in Program Mode Measurement Functions and Alarm memory organization The SportTACH functions are arranged in two function menus Functions that
6. Logger 3 With the engine OFF depress to turn on the LNS fen Select amp View Run Memories SportTACH e 1 With the engi z ccel Max Total time gine OFF depress The SportTACH P Ti RPM ofR arg enters the Data Logger mode see Figure 6a Time Accel Max Total time Stamp roo Time RPM of Run 2 The display shows the Time Stamp for the most recent Run dime Accel Max Total time aD Time RPM of Run Note The Time Stamp is used to identify the Time Accel Max Total time 55 d5 i a Stamp Time RPM of Run Run you are interested in viewing 5 Ti 3 Depress to step through the other Run Time TOD i 66 99 Ses Stamps to select of Run of interest sone Accel Max Total time Time RPM of Run g 4 Refer to the next section on how to view the data TOD Time of Day F associated with a selected Time Stamp EXIT Logger and return to Tach functions hold or No key strokes for 2 minutes 5 To exit the view Data Logger function and return to the measurement functions mode simply depress HOLD 1 5 seconds OR the Sport TACH will automatically turn off after 2 minutes 12 Move around within the Data of each Run 6X Data Logger Move Between Run Data Memories T a ka A e time Lee X siamp E A od Run _START_ Engine OFF a a n A any data field move to next Run Memory ney TOO Time RPM of Run
7. Stamp As you cycle through the stored run data the the value displayed for each run is the time of day TOD This is your indicator of what data set you have selected This cataloging method gives you an indication as to what the logged data is based on time of day Each data set has a time stamp where data set 6 will have the earliest time of dat stamp and the most resent 1 data set will have the latest time of day stamp NOTE The Logger mode may be entered from any display START Engine OFF 6X Data Logger except the Timer display Nan Select amp View Run Memories l 7 sheet tee 1 With the engine OFF depress to turn on the Time Accel Max Totaltime Max Max Max SportTACH Stamp Time RPM ofRun Temp1 Temp2 Temp3 2 Depress to enter the Data Logger mode see Figure 2 Ly Time Accel Max Totaltime Max Max Max p same Time RPM of Run Temp 1 Temp2 Temp3 6a the alarm LED blinks 3 r 74 bs 99 C gt 2 The display shows the Time of day Stamp for the most on a Time RPM of Run Tempi Temp2 Temp3 recent run 4 t Jime Accel Max Totaltime Max Max Max i A con RPM of Run Temp1 Temp2 Temp3 Note The Time Stamp is the Time of Day the Run 5 was started Time RPM ofRun Temp1 Temp2 Temp3 rs 790 _ a z i 3 Depress le to step through the other Runs Time 6 Oldest Run mps in order of time of l he Run of C Ji
8. are used most often are arranged along the bottom of the display The less used are arranged along the top Accessing and Changing Alarm Memories The Limit amp Alarm memories are associated with their related measurement functions Example When Battery Meter is selected the minimum battery voltage Limit memory can be accessed by depressing the r key then follow the procedure in the Programming Memories section Turning the SportTACH ON OFF Turn the SportTACH ON engine not running The SportTACH turns ON automatically when the engine starts Or momentarily depressing turns the Sport TACH ON when the engine is not running Turn the SportTACH OFF The SportTACH will power OFF automatically two minutes after the engine is shut off o If the power is turned ON when the engine is not running the SportTACH will automatically turn OFF two minutes after the last key press Moving around the Display The key is used to move around the display by selecting the top or bottom function menu then moving through the choices on that menu Moving between the TOP and BOTTOM function menus 1 Depress amp hold 1 5 seconds to move between the top and bottom menu 2 The current function menu 1s active until the other function menu is selected Select a Function within its menu Depress to sequence through each of the six functions in the current menu Some functions have memory associated with them The related
9. ay indicates battery voltage If you are running a total loss ignition the SportTACH battery voltage monitor is a very useful instrument to have with you Acceleration Timer This is a great feature that can help you improve you race skills in an area that really counts during the hole shot The hole shot is where races are often won or lost The Acc Time function measures the time it takes your engine to accelerate between a low START RPM up to the higher END RPM The user programs any starting and ending RPM values into the Ace Time memory Please note it is important to enter the lower RPM value into the START RPM memory and the higher RPM value into the END RPM memory Failure to follow this simple requirement will result in no measurement being made As an example say the START RPM is set to 2500 RPM and the END RPM is set to 7100 RPM Out of the hole when the engine accelerates through 2500 RPM the timer starts The timer runs until the engine reaches the passes through the 7100 RPM ending point where the timer stops The time recorded is the amount of time at it took the engine to accelerate from 2500 to 7100 RPM This function can be used to tune the engine drive system and handling package It can also be used to improve the rider s hole shot and acceleration techniques Temperature Measurements EGTs required The EGT ready SportTACH supports attachment of up to three temp
10. e Stopped Reset the timer will automatically start the next time the engine is started The timer continues to run from that moment whether the engine is running or not To stop the timer use the Stop Reset the Timer function Reading the Timer 1 Select the bottom function if not already selected Depress to select TIMER display The timer is displayed and can be read Note that the timer is still running Stop Reset the Timer 1 Depress j to turn ON SportTACH if required 2 Depress gt to select TIMER display 3 Depress HOLD 1 5 seconds Release and timer will stop and display shows 00 00 Set Timer Alarm The timer includes an Alarm function You can set the alarm just like an alarm clock The maximum settable alarm time is 23 hours 59 minutes When the timer is running and the alarm time is reached the Alarm LED turns ON Shut off Timer Alarm LED When the Timer Alarm LED is lighted the SportT ACH automatically selects the Timer display This is a hands free function so the rider can note the event Alarms have priority no other function may be selected while the Timer Alarm LED 1s lit The user must turn off the Alarm LED before any other function can be selected Depress to turn OFF the Alarm LED The SportTACH then automatically returns to the previously selected function display e The Timer will continue to run but the Alarm LED will no longer be ON If the Timer is running and the Alarm LED was previously turn
11. e between menu items you ll find that it jumps to readings in a seamingly random order as compared to the consensual order seen in normal mode operation To deal with this possible confusion the Alarm Lamp will blink slowly when the instrument is in the Data Logger display mode Read further for how to enter and exit the Data Logger mode Table la and 1b show the data types stored in each Run memory for the SportTACH DataTach EGT Data Logger data format Run Memory Contents Data Maximum Values Run Data RECORDED DISPLAY Contents DATA FUNCTION Time Stamp Start of Run time of day Maximum Temp1 2000 degrees EGT model only Maximum Temp2 2000 degrees EGT model only Maximum Temp3 2000 degrees EGT model only Acceleration time hole shot 99 99 seconds Maximum engine RPM 19990 RPM Length of event 99 minutes 59 seconds maximum 10 DataTach Data Logger data format Run Memory Contents Data Maximum Values Run Data RECORDED DISPLAY Contents DATA FUNCTION Time Stamp Start of Run time of day Acceleration time hole shot 99 99 seconds Maximum engine RPM 19990 RPM Length of event 99 minutes 59 seconds maximum Retrieving Logger Run Data Select and view the stored data from the most recent six Runs The logged stored data can be retrieved and viewed only when the engine is not running The most recent 6 runs are held in memory and are viewable Select a Run by the Time of Day Time
12. ed off it will turn ON when the engine is restarted You may shut off the timer s Alarm LED again by following the procedure above If you want to shut off the timer perform the Stop Reset Timer function while engine is not running The timer will start once again when the engine is started but the Alarm LED will not be lit until the programmed alarm time is reached Engine Hour Meter The engine hour meter is an odometer of the total time the engine has been run The timer is capable of recording up to 19 999 hours and 59 minutes in one minute increments over the entire time The digital display indicates full hours while the analog bar graph indicates minutes This is useful for service and maintenance reasons not to mention just knowing how much use the vehicle has gotten The engine hour meter cannot be changed by the customer The SportTACH may be returned post paid to Advent if it becomes necessary to reset the timer A nominal charge will apply plus shipping Battery Voltage Measurement and Alarm The SportTACH has a built in voltmeter to monitor the battery condition This is an important tool to confirm the overall quality of your battery for safety and maintenance reasons It could save you from being stranded while on a ride The voltmeter has an alarm You can set the low battery voltage alarm as low as 5 0V The SportTACH will monitor the battery voltage and when it discharges to voltage set the Alarm LED lights and the displ
13. erature probes The probes can be used to measure temperatures from 32 F up to 1600 F Each temperature probe has a separate over temp alarm memory that may be set to any value above 32 F This allows each temp sensor to be monitored independently as required for each cylinder specific and unique characteristics NOTE Temperature Alarms cannot be disabled and no other function can be selected while a temperature alarm is active Resolve the cause of the over temperature problem bring the temperature below the alarm value and then the Sportl ACH will resume normal operation What is Data Logging Data logging is the process of recording information measured by the SportTACH for future playback and analysis 6x Data Logger Function Overview Data is stored even if the SportTACH is unplugged Data Logging records the time of day when Run started The SportTACH stores up to seven data values from each Run see Table la The Data Logger function saves data from the last six Runs The oldest of 6 stored Runs data is lost as the current Run data is stored Reading the memory is non destructive Note The Data Logger Memory cannot be deleted the previous 6 Runs are viewable and older ones are deleted Data Logger Mode indicator When the Data Logger display mode is active the SportTACH display appears to be in the measurement mode to the casual observer Further if you depress PWR button to mov
14. ess Depress Depress until the d rect hours value 00 12 is displayed to accept value and move to the TIME OF DAY minutes memory until the rect minutes value 00 59 is displayed to accept ep new setting and exit memory programming Programming Limit amp Alarm Memories The following example may be used for programming all other memory functions in the SportTACH Follow the example below exactly for each of the function memories you wish to change Example Tempature 1 Alarm memory programming EGT model only Enter programming mode amp Select other digits to change O Select function Depress for desired number Step 1 Change from 11 10 Depress to select next pair of numbers Depress for desired number Step 2 Change from 52 40 Depress to end programming and return to operating mode Step 3 Programming complete changed from 1152 1040 Set Temperature 1 2 amp 3 Limit Alarms DT EGT model only Refer to Figures 5a 5b amp 5c and the instructions that follow The procedure is the same for each of the Temperature Limit Alarms Fig 5a 1 Fig 5a Fig 5a Fig 5b 4 Fig 5b Fig 5b 4 Fig 5b Fig 5b 4 Fig 5b Fig Sc Depress raj to select Temp1 Temp2 or Temp3 Its current setting is displayed Depress r to enter the 1000s digit Depress until the correct value 0 1 is displayed Depress
15. in the sport vehicle as measured by the SportTACH A data logger is a function that collects data about the Run and stores it in memory The SportTACH has six Data Logger memories to store six sets of data from six Runs Integrated test and measurement instrument Exhaust Gas Temperature A number entered into a Function memory that is used to perform the function The only Limit values used in the SportTACH are associated with the Hole Shot Timer function The highest RPM reached by an engine as measured over a time period Functions that use settings limits or alarms store this data in memory locations that are non volatile do not loose the data when the power is turned OFF The data in these memories can be changed at any time Revolutions per Minute of any spinning device such as an engine crankshaft Defined as a single trip that starts when the engine is started and ends when the engine is turned OFF This includes a course race drag race an excursion trip or short test runs The SportTACH requires the Sparks per Revolution and the Time of Day Clock settings to be made prior to the SportTACH s use These settings are made in the same manner as Limits and Alarms A setting required in order to display the correct RPM values for a specific engine If the value is incorrect the RPM reading will also be incorrect A device used to measure temperatures The current clock time or a recorded time when a data
16. me Accel Max Total tme Max Max Max Sta ps in order of time of day to select the Run o Aone Time RPM ofRun Tempi Temp2 Temp3 interest TOD Time of Day 4 Refer to the next section on how to view the data EEE associated with a selected Time of day Stamp EH hold or No key strokes for 2 minutes 5 To exit the View Data Logger function and return to the measurement function mode simply depress tr HOLD 1 5 seconds OR the SportTACH will for 1 5 seconds or automatically turn off if no keys are depressed for 2 depressed for 2 minutes 11 Move around within the Data Sets of each Run 1 After selecting the desired Run depress to enable stepping through the data memory see Figure 6b 2 Depress to step through and view the stored Run Data associated with the selected time of day stamp 3 To exit the View Data Logger function depress HOLD for 1 5 seconds OR the SportTACH will automatically turn off after 2 minutes Oba B 83 B5 ele Accel Max Totaltime Max Max Max marx deo Time RPM of Run Temp1 Temp2 Temp3 From any data field move to next Run Memory G ae Accel Max Total time Max Max Max Run Y o Time RPM ofRun Temp1 Temp2 Temp3 EXIT Logger and return to Tach functions 6X Data Logger START Engine OFF i Engine OFF Move Between Run Data Memories hold or No key strokes for 2 minutes START Engine OFF 6X Data
17. nsdndedsasnddenetonsoeduanecdsereansincanibecds 12 Move around within the Data of each Run sseoosesesssssssssssreeessssssssrreeesssssssrreeeessssssrereeesssssserereesssssserrrerressssssseseeereo 13 Denan Or L R r E E E EE E E E ES 14 Anaheim CA USA SportTach EGT User Manual What can this thing do The SportTACH incorporates the important features in a single product No other tachometer has such a 2 feature rich offering Displays 10 different measurements Digital RPM with simultaneous analog RPM Acceleration hole shot time Maximum RPM Battery voltage Total engine hours Timer 24 hr format Time of Day 12 hour format Optional temperature sensors for EGT water air etc Stores nine different Limit amp Alarm settings Bar Graph Analog Tachometer Setups Select number of Sparks per Rev S R Set current Time of Day TOD Limits amp Alarms Set Timer Alarm Alarm Battery low voltage Alarm Acceleration time starting RPM Limit Acceleration time ending RPM Limit Over temperature for Temp1 Alarm Over temperature for Temp2 Alarm Over temperature for Temp3 Alarm The Liquid Crystal Display LCD is comprised of three separate sections see Figure 1 4 2 digit large format 75 high decimal display Bar Graph 4 functions 60 segments 1 Tachometer mode the bar functions as an analog RPM meter 2 Time keeping modes to indicate the seconds or minutes portion of
18. recognize a digital number and Figure out what is means The analog meter gives you a quick relative RPM view that the brain can understand quickly The beauty of the analog tachometer is that you will find it to be an easily read reference when riding once you have used it for a while Maximum RPM measurement Select the Max RPM mode to view the highest RPM the engine reached during the last run An interesting use of this function is selecting Max RPM prior to the run This allows you to view the Max RPM at any time during the current run Each time you start your engine a new Max RPM measurement starts This means that a new Max RPM measurement starts when the engine starts then holds the highest RPM reached when the engine is stopped Clock and Timers Time of Day Clock The clock is a 12 hour format There is no AM PM indicator provided Timer and its Alarm A timer is provided to measure elapsed time that begins when the engine is started Once started the timer runs continuously even when the engine is stopped This timer can be used to monitor how long you ve been out on a ride how long it took to reach your destination etc Once the engine starts the timer will always run until Stopped Reset This is the only time the timer will not run and will be show 00 00 Starting the Timer Before the timer can be restarted it must be stopped if currently running Use the Stopped Reset function See Stop Reset the Timer below Onc
19. set was being logged 24 hr format similar to a stopwatch Timer can be started and run until stopped When started the Timer runs whether or not the engine is running The Timer has an alarm that can be set for up to 24 hours Acts as an alarm clock When data logging is active the first data saved is the time of day 12 hr format for each Run The time stamp helps categorize each run based on time A special clock contained in the SportTACH that measures the time the engine has been running Advent Ignitions Inc 3154 E La Palma Ave Suite F Anaheim CA USA 92806 Established 1975 714 630 0446 Voice 714 632 5438 FAX ST_userman_1 odt 14
20. to accept the value and select the 100s digit Depress j until the correct value 0 5 is displayed Depress f to accept the value and select the 10s digit Depress j until the correct value 0 9 is displayed Depress to accept the value and select the 1s digit Depress J until the correct value 0 9 is displayed Depress r to accept the new setting and exit memory programming Set Timer Alarm 24 hour format Set Low Battery Alarm Voltage Set Acceleration Timer Beginning amp Ending RPM Refer to Figures 5a 5b amp 5c and the instructions that follow Fig 5a 1 Fig Sa Fig 5a Fig Sb Fig 5b Fig 5c Depress ij to select Function Depress re to select first digit left most Depress ew until the desired value is displayed Depress to accept the value and select next digit Depress j until the desired value is displayed Depress r to accept the new setting and exit programming Using the SportTACH Turning the SportTACH ON e Starting the engine turns ON the SportTACH Depress the ks key to turn ON the SportTACH when the engine is not running Measuring RPM Select the RPM display mode The RPM is displayed in both digital and analog format The digital display is best for making accurate measurements during tuning and other service work The analog is best when you are riding and have only a moment to view the display It takes the brain longer to
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