GS8 Gas Engine Ignition Control
Powerful, reliable and cost-effective, the GS8 is designed to control normally aspirated, turbo-charged and lean-burn engines, running on LPG, natural gas & bio gas. GS8 utilises the latest inductive ignition technology to ensure that engine emissions are kept to an absolute minimum.
Packed with useful features, GS8 reduces engine development and set-up times considerably, helping to ensure that costs are kept to a minimum.
Gas Engine Ignition Control Technical Information
- Features
- Specifications
- Documentation
- Suitable for 1-8 cylinder engines
- Fully programmable via Windows based GUI software
- Programmable for number of cylinders
- Fully programmable ignition point for load, speed, temperature and fuel type
- Fully programmable dwell with auto supply voltage compensation for full control of spark energy and duration
- Flexible user security feature
- Configurable for OEM engine timing disc patterns and sensors
- On-board visible status indicator
- Optional Advanced Spark Diagnostics
- CSA Certified Class 1, Div. 2, Groups C and D when installed in the EH12 shielded enclosure
Number of Cylinders
1-8 (programmable)
Ignition Point
Fully programmable for engine speed, load, temperature and fuel type
Timing Maps
Typically 10, programmable to 4,000 RPM
Ignition / Fuel Rev Limits
Fully programmable to 4,000 RPM
Spark Energy / Duration
Full user control via selectable dwell time with automatic supply voltage compensation
Advanced Spark Diagnostics
Option
Inputs
TPS or MAP sensors for load, thermistor for temperature mapping
Ignition inhibit / enable switch
Ignition inhibit / enable switch
Outputs
On-board visible status indicators
Optional: Fuel valve drive, tacho/speed signal
Optional: Fuel valve drive, tacho/speed signal
Communications
RS232 for programming via Windows based GUI
Power Supply
12 or 24VDC
Environmental
-40ēC to +90ēC, sealed to IP67
Connection
AMP Econoseal 36-way
Certification
CSAŽ Certified Class 1, Div. 2, Groups C and D when installed in the EH12 shielded enclosure

