User’s Handbook TA500 SmarTach+COP Multisystem Ignition Analyzer
Table of contents. 2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1. Safety Rules Page 1 2. Technical Specifications Page 2 2.1 General specifications 2.2 Electrical specifications 3. Operation 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Instrument description LCD Display Buttons description and operation Measurement procedures Additional functions 4. Application information 4.1 Taking measurements 4.2 Diagnostic using spark KV and burn time 4.3 Common causes of long burn time or low spark KV 4.
. OPERATION 3.2.2 Low battery indicator 3.1 Instrument Description ‘ indicates the battery voltage is below the minimum The low battery symbol ‘ recommended and it needs to be replaced with a new battery. 1 1) Capacitive pick-up Notes: • If the battery voltage is low, but still allows for the operation of the instrument, the low battery indicator will turn and stay on until the battery is replaced with a new one.
3.3 Buttons description and operation 3.3.1 Power ON/OFF and Reset button • When the instrument is OFF, to turn it ON press and hold the ‘Power ON/OFF / Reset’ button until the unit turns on (in approximately 1 second). • When the instrument is ON, to turn it OFF press and hold the ‘Power ON/OFF / Reset’ button until the display turns OFF (in approximately 3 seconds). • When the instrument is ON, press momentarily the ‘Power ON/OFF / Reset’ button to reset the Maximum and Minimum and capture values.
3.4 Measurement Procedures 4- Select the measurement to show in the main display: RPM, spark burn time or spark KVolt. CAUTION To avoid personal injuries and damage to the instrument carefully inspect the spark plug wires, distributor cap, ignition coil , ignition module, and all other ignition system parts for damage or leaks, and avoid using this instrument in case any damage or leaks are found. Never touch the capacitive pick-up or flexible probe during a test.
3.5 Additional functions 3.4.2 Spark plug wire ignition systems 1- Turn the instrument on. 2- If not already in SPW (Spark Plug Wire) mode, select it by pressing the ‘Ignition System’ button. 3- Select the number of cycles for the engine under measurement by pressing the ‘Engine Cycles’ button repeatedly until the display shows the correct setting. 4- Select the measurement to show in the main display: RPM, spark burn time or spark KVolt.
4. Application information 3.5.2 Capture function (For COP and SPW modes) The capture function is used to measure and hold maximum spark KVolt and spark burn time readings. This function is most useful when performing a no-start test or when measuring ignition modules in places in which it is difficult to position the capacitive pick-up over the module and read the display at the same time. To use the capture mode: 1- Follow the directions in ‘3.4 Measurement Procedures’, to setup the TA500.
4.4 Common causes of short burn time readings • Spark plug worn or gap too wide. • Spark plug connector damaged, loose or disconnected. 5. Maintenance 2.1 Battery replacement • Excessive resistance in the ignition coil primary circuit. 2 1 • Lean mixture. 4.5 Common causes of low spark KVolt readings • Shorted, dirty or too small spark plug gap. 3 • Dirty or damaged spark plug insulator boot allowing spark “tracking” across insulator. • Broken core in spark plug wire.
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