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ALTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEMS APPLICATION GUIDE
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SOLID-STATE/MECHANICAL IGNITION SYSTEMS
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SOLID-STATE/MECHANICAL IGNITION SYSTEMS
ALTRONIC II
FOR LARGE GAS ENGINES 3-20 CYLINDERS
Altronic II provides a self-powered, capacitor discharge system
for large-bore, slow-speed gas engines. With four different internal
gear ratios, base or flange mounting, and three drive coupling choic-
es, Altronic II can be readily specified to replace most older magneto
or breaker-point ignition systems. Altronic II can be used on engines
with either one or two spark plugs per cylinder.
With an operating base of thousands of units, Altronic II has a
proven record for reliability. Users can also easily upgrade to the
Altronic II-CPU system while retaining the Altronic II alternator section
to supply system power requirements.
ALTRONIC III
FOR MEDIUM-SIZED ENGINES 2-16 CYLINDERS
With over 40,000 units in the field, Altronic III has become the
industry standard system for medium-sized stationary gas engines.
Altronic III is offered with seven mounting variations and six internal
gear ratios to fit virtually any application in its class. Three types of
electronic timing control are also offered: dual timing settings, timing
vs. RPM and timing vs. 4-20 milliamp signal. Ease of service is as-
sured by the replaceable back cover, which contains all the system
electronics.
Other options include a choice of standard or long spark duration
coils in both unshielded and shielded versions. Altronic III can also
be upgraded to the benefits of crankshaft-referenced, electronically-
controlled timing refer to the Altronic III-CPU system.
ALTRONIC V
FOR SMALL 1-6 CYLINDER IN-LINE ENGINES
Altronic V offers the same design features, installation ease,
dependability and serviceability that are built into Altronic III, but in a
smaller package. Six mounting variations and a dual-position elec-
tronic timing option are additional features.
Altronic V affords small engine users a cost-effective replacement for
obsolete and maintenance-intensive breaker-point magneto systems.
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DISC-TRIGGERED DIGITAL IGNITION SYSTEMS
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DISC-TRIGGERED DIGITAL IGNITION SYSTEMS
CD1/CD200 FAMILY
FOR SMALL ENGINES TO 8-CYLINDERS
The Altronic CD1 Digital Ignition System has been developed for
application on small, stationary industrial engines up to 8 cylinders. This
moderately-priced, easily installed system utilizes a low-cost magnetic
pickup sensing drilled holes (usually in the engine flywheel) to determine
the angular position of the crankshaft. LED indicators give diagnostic
signals regarding input power, the pickup signal, and correct ignition unit
operation. Individual coils or economical multi-cylinder coil modules can
be used in conjunction with the CD1 system.
Beyond the CD1, substantial capability for this same class/size of
industrial gas engine is avaliable in the CD200 Universal Small Engine
Digital Ignition System. These innovative designs employ microproces-
sor technology and are fully configurable for a range of suitable 1-8
cylinder engine models and firing patterns. While utilizing the
same single pickup arrangement employed in the CD1 system, the
CD200 features complete application flexibility through the use of
an advanced, ModBus RTU-driven, Windows-based terminal
program. Performance enhancement features resident in the CD200
include adjustable output energy and automatic timing adjustment
curves. Diagnostics associated with system operation, as well as the
primary and secondary discharge functions, are communicated via on-
board LEDs as well as through the terminal program. Integral overspeed
shutdown protection is also included.
Two versions of the CD200 system are available. The standard CD200
systems (791070-X) are used with unshielded system components
and ignition coils. For applications requiring service in hazardous areas
(Class I, Division 2, Groups C and D), a special, CSA-certified series of
CD200 systems is available (791080-X). This latter version utilizes shielded
primary input and output harnesses as well as CSA-certified ignition coils
(shielded and integral-style). Both the unshielded and CSA-certified ver-
sions are available in 6 and 8-output configurations.
DISN 800C/801C/801M
FOR MEDIUM-SIZED INDUSTRIAL ENGINES
The DISN is a full-featured industrial ignition system for small- to
medium-sized stationary engines up to 16 cylinders. The DISN system is
intended for compression-stroke firing and usually uses a single pickup
sensing, precision-machined timing disc rotating at engine camshaft
speed. If crankshaft-referenced timing is desired, two pickups are used:
one sensing firing magnets placed in the engine flywheel and the second
sensing a single index magnet rotating at camshaft speed.
Three basic series are available: 800C, 801C and 801M. All offer up
to eight firing patterns in a common unit and are available in 8, 12 or
16-output models, each with multiple applications. The DISN systems
also incorporate four advanced timing control options: manual 16-
position timing switch, one-step timing change, remote potentiometer
timing control or control from a 4-20 milliamp analog signal. Three LED
diagnostic indicators give an instant indication of the basic incoming
power and pickup signals. The new cast housing offers superior
protection in harsh environments.
The DISN 801C series offers offset timing programmed in selected
cylinders (for use with detonation detection systems) and two levels of
spark energy. The 801M version is for engines with 4-12 cylinders and
uses more economical connectors, pickups and triggering components.
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CRANKSHAFT-REFERENCED DIGITAL IGNITION SYSTEMS
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CRANKSHAFT-REFERENCED DIGITAL IGNITION SYSTEMS
IGNITION COILS
The ignition coil is a final and most critical component in the ignition sys-
tem performance chain. Available in several electrical and physical configura-
tions, Altronic coils are produced in a new, state-of-the-art facility the most
advanced in the world dedicated solely to industrial engine ignition coils. The
plant incorporates advanced, customized equipment and manufacturing pro-
cesses to assure consistent, high quality production of high voltage coils a
component very sensitive to process variations.
For optimum performance and reliability, the ignition coil must be properly
matched to the ignition system output characteristics. Despite look-alike ap-
pearance, other sources of coils simply are not the same internally, and dont
offer comparable output and quality.
A variety of coils are offered to meet application requirements (see chart
for variations):
Unshielded Round Case Coils The standard of unshielded coils, the
well-known Altronic blue, red and black variations are used in applications
not requiring hazardous area certifications.
Unshielded Square Case Coils An alternative to the round case de-
sign, these coils have extended spark duration.
Flange Mount Coils The same internal structure as the unshielded coil
packaged in the convenient 3-bolt flange mount configuration. Flange
mount coils are designed to mount to the valve covers on a number of
popular, modern gas engines.
Shielded Coils Shielded versions are encased in stainless steel hous-
ings and are CSA-certified for Class I, Division 2, Group D areas. Steel
shell primary connectors are used to take the rough handling of industrial
market applications.
Integral Coils Designed to mount directly to special threaded spark
plugs, integral coils have stainless steel housings and are CSA-certified for
Class I, Division 2, Group D areas. Steel shell primary connectors are used
to take the rough handling of industrial market applications.
Note: To maintain the CSA system certification, all coils (shielded or
integral types) and all primary and secondary components must be
CSA-certified Altronic parts.
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IGNITION SYSTEM ACCESSORIES
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SALES/SERVICE CONTACTS
Sandy Winans
Inside Sales Representative
swinans@altronicinc.com
Tom Smith
Director of Service Operations
tsmith@altronicinc.com
Paul McHenry
Senior Technical Service Engineer
pmchenry@altronicinc.com
Rich Hall
Technical Support Representative
rhall@altronicinc.com
Chuck Cooper
Technical and Marketing
Communications Manager
ccooper@altronicinc.com
Pam Brooks
Administrative Assistant
pbrooks@altronicinc.com