Equus 5568 - INNOVA Pro Digital Timing Light (DIS) - Manual (Page 7)

General Information
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OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
■ Power Requirements: 10 to 16 volts DC
■ Operating Temperature: 32 to 122
°
F (0 to 50
°
C)
■ Tachometer Range: 240 to 9,990 RPM
■ Timing Advance Range: 0 to +90 °
APPLICATIONS
This timing light is designed for use on most late model import or domestic vehicles
equipped with conventional or electronic ignition systems, or with DIS
(distributorless ignition systems).
TIMING LIGHT CONNECTION
WARNING: Always keep hands, timing light, lead wires and clips away from
moving engine parts and hot surfaces. DO NOT SMOKE.
a. Turn ignition off. DO NOT CONNECT TIMING LIGHT WITH IGNITION ON
OR ENGINE RUNNING.
b. Clamp inductive pickup clip around No. 1 spark plug wire (arrow points toward
spark plug).
c. Connect the green DWELL clip to the negative (tach) side of the ignition coil (if
applicable).
d. Connect battery clips to battery:
■ Connect RED clip to battery positive (+) terminal.
■ Connect BLACK clip to battery negative (-) terminal or chassis ground.
e. Attach pickup leads into bottom of timing light handle.
VOLTMETER OPERATION
• Make sure timing light is properly connected as described in TIMING LIGHT
CONNECTION.
• ALWAYS check battery and charging system voltage before performing timing
check to ensure reliable results.
a. With timing light connected and engine off, timing light is in battery voltage
mode; the Battery VOLTS indicator, Volts symbol and Battery symbol will
display. The LCD display will show battery voltage.
Operation