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Control Unit
The PowerArc control unit is designed and manufactured in the US. It’s compact design and excellence in engineering make it the smallest ignition system on the market today. Though physically small, the powerful electronics and optical encoder/pickup make the PowerArc controller one of the most powerful on the market. When combined with the software programming ability and 4 map selectability, this is simply the best ignition solution on the market for older motorcycles such as the Z1 and CB750. Apexmoto offers a 12 month warranty on product and installation. Extended warranties can be purchased on request.
One of the major advantages of the PowerArc controller is the ability to switch maps on the fly. Using a MAF ( Manifold Air Flow ) sensor and some electronics, it is possible to cause the PowerArc controller to switch maps on changes in intake air flow. So the ignition timing can be retarded when the engine is under load.
Typical installation costs is ¥35,000 ( excluding the hardware cost ) for a full system installed and tested on our Dynojet 250i dyno.
Features
Works on 1, 2 & 4 cylinder engines with coil based distribution
- No External module to mount
- Optical sensors used for extreme spark stability
- Multi-spark operation with up to three separate sparks which can be individually timed
- Coil saturation (dwell) can be set to different values at different engine RPM’s
- LED static timing indicator
- Automatic coil shut off protects coils from burning up
- Coil output protection circuit
- Works with positive and negative ground systems
- Sensor input allows for four separate timing maps
- Precision stainless steel encoder/rotor can be mounted on either cam or crank shaft and can rotate clockwise or counter clockwise
- Can be programmed with standard Windows PC with optional ECP (Program Link Cable)
- Integrated program connector allows ignition to be programmed while installed without removal of he ignition
- Tachometer output can be adjusted to work on almost any tachometer regardless of cylinder number
- The Rev. limit value can be programmed independently from the rest of the timing map/curve (Curve file is not required)
Cross section of Controller with Optical Encoder installed.
Typical installation
Coils
PowerArc coils are manufactured in the US to PowerArc’s specifications. The coils are highly efficiency and have built in driver, simplifying installations.
MC-1
The MC-1 miniature coil is a small single core single tower coil that can be easily daisy chained (multiple coils can be wired to fire off the same control signal). A single coil is typically used on one cylinder engines. Two coils are typically used on two cylinder engines with non-symmetrical cylinder angles (one coil core per cylinder), for example when single firing a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The coil features zero drain circuitry enabling the coil to be directly hooked to the battery bypassing old wiring and potentially troublesome connectors, ignition switches, kill switches etc. This allows for full current to the coil without current drain when not in use.
● Compact size allows for mounting in tight areas
● Zero drain circuitry
● Integrated power/signal terminal strip
● Integrated internal coil driver
● Can be daisy chained*
● Capable of 80,000 volts of output at high amperage
● Fast rise times means full voltage output in multi-spark
● Fires at low voltages for easier starting
*Do not daisy chain MC-1 coils when cross-firing an engine the increased on time will over heat the coil. Only fire coil for one power stroke per cam rotation. Do not use on 1 cylinder crank applications use the VS-1 coil instead.
MC-2
The MC-2 miniature coil is a small single core dual tower coil that can be easily daisy chained (multiple coils can be wired to fire off the same control signal). This coil is used to waste spark engines with symmetrical cylinder angles (45°, 60°, 90° or 180°) or when dual firing a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. One coil for every two cylinders is required. The coil features zero drain circuitry enabling the coil to be directly hooked to the battery bypassing old wiring and potentially troublesome connectors, ignition switches, kill switches etc. This allows for full current to the coil without current drain when not in use.
● Compact size allows for mounting in tight areas
● Zero drain circuitry
● Integrated power/signal terminal strip
● Integrated internal coil driver
● Can be daisy chained
● Capable of 80,000 volts of output at high amperage
● Fast rise times means full voltage output in multi-spark
● Fires at low voltages for easier starting
Typical applications include the Kawasaki Z1, KZ1000, KZ759, KZ650, MK II, GPZ1100, Z1-R, Honda CB750 K1 though K8.
VS-1
The VS-1 coil is a single core single tower coil that can be easily daisy chained (multiple coils can be wired to fire off the same control signal). A single coil is used on one cylinder engines. Two coils are typically used on two cylinder engines with non-symmetrical cylinder angles (one coil core per cylinder), for example when single firing a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The VS-1 coils can be used on one, two, three, four, six and 8 cylinder engines. One coil per cylinder is required. The coil pack features an integrated electronic switch allowing the coil to be directly hooked to the battery bypassing old wiring and potentially troublesome connectors, ignition switches, kill switches etc. This allows for full current to the coil while preventing current drain when not in use.
● Heat sink for increased life/reliability
● Integrated electronic power switch*
● Integrated power/signal terminal strip
● Integrated internal coil driver
● Can be daisy chained
● Automatic shutoff
● Capable of 80,000 volts of output at high amperage
● Fast rise times means full voltage output in multi-spark
● Fires at low voltages for easier starting
* Not compatible with positive chassis vehicles
VS-4
The VS-4 Quad Pack is a two core coil pack with four outputs that can be easily daisy chained (multiple coils can be wired to fire off the same control signal). It has two independent two output coils. It is typically used to waste spark 4 or 8 cylinder engines with 180 degree opposing cylinders. One coil pack is required for a 4 cylinder engine and two packs for an 8 cylinder engine. The coil pack features an integrated electronic switch allowing the coil to be directly hooked to the battery bypassing old wiring and potentially troublesome connectors, ignition switches, kill switches etc. This allows for full current to the coil while preventing current drain when not in use.
● Easy installation (mount only one coil pack for four cylinders)
● Heat sink for increased life/reliability
● Integrated electronic power switch*
● Integrated power/signal terminal strip
● Integrated internal coil driver
● Can be daisy chained
● Automatic shutoff
● Capable of 80,000 volts of output at high amperage
● Fast rise times means full voltage output in multi-spark
● Fires at low voltages for easier starting
* Not compatible with positive chassis vehicles
VS-6
The VS-6 Six pack is is a three core coil pack with six outputs used to waste spark six cylinder engines with 180 degree opposing cylinders. It has three independent two output coils. The coil pack can be easily daisy chained (multiple coils can be wired to fire off the same control signal). The coil pack features an integrated electronic switch allowing the coil to be directly hooked to the battery bypassing old wiring and potentially troublesome connectors, ignition switches, kill switches etc. This allows for full current to the coil while preventing current drain when not in use.
● Easy installation (mount only one coil pack for six cylinders)
● Heat sink for increased life/reliability
● Integrated electronic power switch*
● Integrated power/signal terminal strip
● Integrated internal coil driver
● Can be daisy chained
● Automatic shutoff
● Capable of 80,000 volts of output at high amperage
● Fast rise times means full voltage output in multi-spark
● Fires at low voltages for easier starting
* Not compatible with positive chassis vehicles
SF
Attention: Requires High Power Adapter to work with CD-L2 or CD-L4 Ignitions.
The SF dual core dual tower coil pack is used when single firing (one coil core per cylinder) Harley-Davidsons or for other two cylinder engines that do not have symetrical 180 degree opposed cylinders and require 2 separate coil cores. One coil pack for every two cylinders is required.
● Two coils in one package
● Capable of 80,000 volts of output
● Fast rise times
● Full voltage outputs in multi-spark
● High amperage output
● Easy installation (Mount only one coil pack)
● Brass terminal lugs
● Stainless steel nuts & lock washers included
● Fires at low voltage for easy starting
● Section bobbin construction, no paper
Ignition Wires
Power Arc Ignition wires are designed to be physically tough, resist high temperatures and provide excellent noise suppression. Spiral core ignition wires with 90° plug boots designed to work with Power Arc ignition modules. Includes two boots either 90° plug boots or straight coil boots and brass crimp connectors. We can custom cut wires to fit your application at no additional charge if you contact Power Arc or note the desired length or application in the shopping cart when purchasing.
