MSD 6011 Ford Modular Ignition Controller for 4.6L_5.4L Installation - Manual (Page 4)

 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
The following explains the programmable features of the PN 6011 Controller. The features are listed
in the same order shown on the Data Editor list in the software. Note that the Help pull down menu
of the software offers explanations of all the features.
note: StatS Stat 1 or SCan are display features only used with the Hand Held Monitors, PN
7550 or PN 7553.
RPM TABLE (RPMtbl)
This setting can only be modified from the RPM Timing Curve edit graph on the lower right of the
screen (It can also be set with the Hand Held Monitor). The chart allows you to map out an entire
timing curve, much like the centrifugal advance of a mechanical distributor.
To create a map, simply position the mouse at a point on the chart and right click to add a dot. Up
to 10 points can be added. By moving the mouse over this point and a left click, the dot changes to
red (active) and you can move it around the map by clicking and dragging.
note: The timing has minimum and maximum limits that are set in the Data Editor Menu. These
settings include the cumulative value of any vacuum advance or retard as well as the Switch
Retard if used.
MAP TABLE (MAPtbl)
note: In order to take advantage of a vacuum advance, a MAP sensor is required.
This is a Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) chart. It gives you the capability of modifying the timing
curve based on manifold pressure (vacuum or boost). A curve can be created from the MAP Advance
Curve graph on the upper right of the screen (It can also be set with the Hand Held Monitor). The
chart allows you to map out an advance curve based on manifold vacuum (much like the vacuum
advance on a mechanical distributor).
To create a map, simply position the mouse at a point on the chart and right click to add a dot. Up
to 10 points can be added. By moving the mouse over this point and a left click, the dot changes to
red (active) and you can move it around the map by clicking and dragging.
note: The timing has minimum and maximum limits that are set in the Data Editor Menu. These
settings include the cumulative value of any vacuum advance or retard as well as the Step
Retard if activated.
MAP SENSOR SELECT
Allows the selection of a 1, 2 or 3-bar MAP sensor. This setting should be set to match the MAP Sensor
in use: 1-bar (0-15 psia), 2-bar (0-30 psia), 3-bar (0-45 psia). A 2-bar Sensor is supplied.
TIMING LIMIT
There are two adjustments that set the limits of ignition timing. These settings are meant as safety
targets to keep the timing in check. Both the Minimum and Max values include any timing retards or
advancements.
Min timing This is the minimum amount of timing advance. It is adjustable from 0°-20° BTDC
with a default of 5°.
Max timing This is the maximum amount of timing advance. It is adjustable from 25°-65°
BTDC with a default of 45°.