Equus 5568 - INNOVA Pro Digital Timing Light (DIS) - Manual (Page 4)

General Information
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ABOUT THE TIMING LIGHT
This timing light is designed for use with all 12-volt negative-ground vehicles. The
timing light may also be used on vehicles equipped with DIS (distributorless ignition
systems).
Operating Controls and Indicators — General (see Figure 1)
1. Xenon Bulb — Used to illuminate timing marks for checking timing.
2. Swiveling Head — Contains the xenon bulb. Rotates over approximately 90
°
to
allow for easy illumination of timing marks in hard to reach locations.
3. Control Panel — Contains the controls and indicators necessary to operate the
timing light.
4. Inductive Pickup Leads — Detachable leads assembly connects timing light to the
battery and ignition system:
■ Red Battery Clip — Connects to battery positive (+) terminal.
■ Black Battery Clip — Connects to battery negative (-) terminal or bare
metal chassis ground.
■ Inductive Pickup Clip — Clamps around No. 1 spark plug cable.
■ Green DWELL Clip — Connects to the negative (tach) side of the ignition coil.
Control Panel Controls and Indicators (see Figure 2)
1. Flash Switch — Push to turn strobe light on. Push again to turn strobe light off.
2. LCD Display — Provides a digital display of engine operating parameters
including engine speed (rpm), advance (degrees), dwell angle (degrees), and
battery and charging system voltage. Displayed information depends on
operating mode selected. LCD display is backlit in soft blue light for easy viewing
in low-light areas.
TIMING LIGHT
DIGITAL
TACH • DWELL•ADVANCE
F
T A C H
DWELL
CYLINDER
ADVANCE +
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1
2
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Figure 1. Operating Controls and Indicators