Elektronik Sachse ZDG 3.23 User Manual

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ELEKTRONIK
SACHSE
Elektronik Sachse GmbH & Co. KG
Installation Manual
Digital Ignition ZDG 3.23 (Moto Guzzi
Ducati Alternator)
Item: Z59-D
Contents
1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5 General Notes / Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1 Function
T he d i g it a l i gn iti on k it ZDG3 r ep l aces o ri g i na l e l ec tr on i c i gn iti on un it s as we ll as o l d po i n t s
including the weights advancer or manual advance wires.
Func ti on : Pe r r e v o l u ti on o f t he c r anksha ft s t a rti ng fr om T D C , t he momen t a ry pe ri phe r a l
speed i s de t e r m i ned and b y t h i s means , t he ti me up t o i gn iti on i s ca l cu l a t ed . Because t he
pe ri phe r a l speed v a ri es subs t an ti a lly du ri ng acce l e r a ti on , t h i s l ong measu r emen t i s se l ec t ed
in order to determine a relatively exact measurement.
The computation of ignition timing is divided into 4 ranges:
Range
Function
0 – 400 rpm Starting range, ignition always at TDC
400 – 1000 rpm Idling range, 2° to 8° advanced ignition, depending on curve selection
1000 – 6200 rpm Partial load range, the spark advance adjustment occurs here
6200 – 12000 rpm Maximum load range, constant maximum advanced ignition, depend-
ing on curve selection

Elektronik Sachse ZDG 3.23 Specifications

General

Brand	Elektronik Sachse
Model	ZDG 3.23
Category	Motorcycle Accessories
Language	English

Summary

Digital Ignition Functionality

Mounting the Ignition Kit

Pickup Installation and Alignment

Steps for installing the pickup plate, aligning magnets, and ensuring proper fit with the cover.

Cable Routing and Grommet Fitting

Procedure for routing the pickup cable through the generator cover grommet.

Electrical Connections Guide

System Settings and Configuration

Sector Disk and LED Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the sector disk using the LED for accurate ignition timing.

Securing Screws and Timing Verification

Instructions for securing adjustment screws and verifying ignition timing with a lamp.

DIP Switch 1: Rev Limiter

Configuration of the rev limiter using DIP switch 1 (up/down settings).

DIP Switch 2: Tachometer Frequency

Setting DIP switch 2 for electronic tachometer frequency (crankshaft/camshaft).

Ignition Curve Selection

Selecting ignition curves (0-9) using the rotary dial for engine performance tuning.

General Notes and Troubleshooting

Engine Starting Issues

Troubleshooting steps for engines that do not start or backfire.

Irregular Engine Performance

Diagnosing and resolving intermittent engine cutouts due to ignition resets or poor connections.