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Seen from the waveform, the amplitudes of breaker contact closed angle, break 
angle  and  breakdown  voltage  and  spark  voltage  are  very  clear,  besides,  the 
spark  delay  period  and  two  oscillations  can  also  be  tested.  For  the  ignition 
system without faults, compared with the whole cycle, the contact closed angle 
just  45%-50%  (four-cylinder),  63%-70%  (six-cylinder),  or  64%-71% 
(eight-cyliner); the breakdown voltage is  over 15kv; the spark voltage is about 
9kV,  the  spark  period  is  greater  than  0.8ms.  If  these  values  or  waveform  are 
abnormal, it means there is fault or the system needs to be adjusted.   
13.2 Secondary-simultaneous ignition analysis 
The following connection should be made before performing it: 
1.  Power the Scopebox on: Power is provided to the Scopebox in either of the 
following ways: 
•  Power  adaptor:  Insert  one  end  of  the  power  adaptor  into  the  Power 
interface of the Scopebox, and the other end to the AC outlet. 
•  Battery clamps cable: Plug one end of the power adaptor into the Power 
interface of the Scopebox, and then clamp the other two terminals to the 
vehicle's battery (Red to +, and Black to -) respectively. 
2.  Connect the B-shaped terminal of the USB cable to the Scopebox USB port, 
and the other end to the USB port of the diagnostic tool.   
3.  Connect the BNC connector of the secondary ignition pick-up to any channel 
of the Scopebox,  and  clamp  the crocodile clips and high-voltage  clips onto 
the vehicle ground and high-voltage line respectively. 
  The connection is as follows: