GxT V953-01, Universal LabScope KV Adapter - Manual

Introduction
The Ferret 953 adapts virtually any dual channel labscope or graphing multimeter to display
Kilovolts on both DIS and Conventional ignition systems. The ignition waveform will be
displayed in a parade pattern. Labscopes that do not have a Cylinder #1 Trigger will need to
use the Ferret 951 Cylinder #1 Trigger in conjunction with the Ferret 953 to properly synchronize
the parade pattern.
The quality of the ignition waveform depends on the performance of the labscope.
General Instructions
You must be familiar with the operation of the labscope being used with the Ferret 953. Please
refer to the operator’s manual for the labscope if necessary. All instructions contained
in this manual are written for the Ferret 953’s use on a dual output (two cylinders per coil)
distributorless ignition system. On a typical Double Output DIS system, you will have half of
the connectors plugged into each side of the Ferret 953. Use the polarity switches on the 953
to set the fi ring polarity the same (COP Ignitions), or each side different (DIS Ignitions).
The Ferret 953 uses a 9-volt battery for power. Press the Power button once and the indicator
light will be constantly on. After 5 minutes the 953 will power down. Press the Power button
a second time and the 953 will stay on until the battery runs down, or you turn it off.
Single Trace LabScopes
Some single trace labscopes are able to display ignition waveforms. You must connect both
the Cylinder #1 Trigger (Ferret 951), and the Ferret 953 to the input channel by stacking the
banana jacks. Since the Trigger is on the same channel as the Ferret 953, Cylinder #1 will
have a very high spike. Set the trigger to pickup just the top portion of the spike. This will
synchronize the display to #1 Cylinder. To analyze Cylinder #1, move the Ferret 951 Cylinder
#1 Trigger to another cylinder.
Distributor Ignitions
All instructions remain the same, except you connect only one KV Clip to the Coil wire. Do not
connect KV Clips to each individual spark plug wire. Simply plug the single KV Lead into any
connector. For Distributor ignitions where the coil is in the cap, you will need the appropriate
KV Pickup Plate found in the Available Accessories Section.
Coil per Plug Ignitions
Connect one spark wire clip to each coil. Set the polarity switches to the same polarity on
both sides.
Available Accessories
Ferret 951 Cylinder #1 Trigger
X020-44 KV Pickup Plate for GM HEI Internal Coil Ignitions
X020-45 KV Pickup Plate for Toyota Internal Coil Ignitions
X020-46 KV Pickup Plate for Nipondenso Internal Coil Ignitions.
X015-05 KV Pickup Plate for BMW Coil per Plug Ignitions
Safety Precautions
Read all Instructions before using the device
• Always wear eye pr otection when testing vehicles. Be extra careful near
batteries and moving parts. Do not lay tools on a battery.
• Battery gas is highly explosive.
a. If a ba tte ry exp lod es fl us h th e a cid aw ay fro m p ers ons sk in with ge ner ous
am oun ts of w ate r. Fol low up w ith a neu tra liz ing so lut ion of ba kin g s od a
and then more water .
Treat clothing, vehicle parts, and equipment similarly . Any acid traces
ins ide eq uip men t m ust be re mov ed by gen ero us rin sin g. Dry eq uip men t
and place in a warm 50°C (120°F) oven until thoroughly dry .
b. Nev er use a w ren ch o n t he un gro un ded b att ery te rm in al un til th e
grounded one has been disconnected. Contact between the vehicle
body metal and the hot terminal can cause sparks to ignite gas or even
weld tools into a battery short circuit.
c. Keep the space around a battery well ventilated.
d. Do not make sparks or allow fl ames near batteries.
• Before working on a vehicle set the brakes and block the wheels. Bewar e
of automatic parking brake releases.
• Keep your work ar ea well ventilated and free of exhaust. Engine exhaust
contains deadly poisons. T reat Gas Detector exhaust and drain hoses the
same as the vehicle tailpipe. Both give off deadly exhaust fumes.
• Avoid electrical shocks caused by getting close to live ignition wir es or
touching the coil TACH terminal. A person’s reaction near a live engine can
be more damaging than the shock.
• Keep spark producing devices at least 0.5m (18”) above the fl oor to reduce
the hazard of igniting gasoline vapor .
• Do n ot let te st lea ds win d u p i n a m ovi ng fa n o r p ulle y. R out e l ead s
away.
• Remove fi nger rings and metal wrist bands. They can short terminals and
become very hot from electric curr ent.
Technical Support & Service Technical Support & Service
Warranty
Questions or inquiries about service can be answered by contacting GxT, Inc., at:
Toll Free (800) 627-5655. Fax: (231) 627-2727, Toll Free (231) 782-0616, or
[email protected]
When sending an item to the factory address it to:
GxT, Inc., 520 MM Riggs Drive., Cheboygan, MI 49721-1061
Include a note describing the problem.
FERRET BRAND LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
GxT, Inc. of Cheboygan Michigan, warrants to the original purchaser that
FERRET brand products are free from defects in materials and workman-
ship for a period of two years from date of purchase. Our sole obligation for a
product within the above warranties will be to repair or replace, at our option,
any defective parts and return the product to the sender within the U.S.A.,
shipping prepaid, if it is sent to our Repair Department shipping prepaid and
accompanied by proof of purchase.
This Warranty does not apply to products which have been altered outside the
factory; or repaired by anyone other than the factory or its authorized service
centers; or which have been damaged from accidents, negligence, or abuse;
or have been used differently than described in the printed instructions. Please
note that wear and tear on leads and replacement of consumable items such
as: NOx Sensors, Oxygen Sensors, and paper, is not covered by warranty.
GxT Inc.ʼs sole liability and buyerʼs exclusive remedy is limited to repair or
replacement of the product as stated in the Limited Product Warranty. THERE
ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUD-
ING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE AND GxT, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE SALE OR USE OF
THE PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations on the length of implied warranties nor
exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so that the
above limitations and/or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights and you may also have other
rights which may vary from state to state.
E953-01G
©Copyright 2005, GxT, Inc., All Rights Reserved
Single Trace LabScopes
Distributor Ignitions
Coil per Plug Ignitions
OPERATORʼS MANUAL
LabScope KV Adapter
953
BNC to Banana
Adapter
Battery
Compartment
Ground
Lead
Power
Button
KV
Clips