Luminitinons Optronic trigger voltage

[MARK]

I have been given a 2.5 saloon dizzy with a Luminitions chopper led trigger system .I do not have a Lumintions Ignition module. I do have a Maplins kit Ignition that uses the points as the trigger. Can I connect the two systems ? I suspect it will depend on the voltage of the optronics trigger system, Any help appreciated .

I intend to use on a TR6 currently fitted with points, an Aldon Ignitor coil and a Splitfire unit on the main ignition lead.

I have read that the Aldon Ignitor coil should only be used with a electronic Ignition. Car seems to run ok on points.

Any thoughts of wisdom!

MARK

[Lebro]

I suspect that you cannot just connect the two.

The Luminitions parts will require a current source to illuminate the LED, & an amplified input to detect the opto diode's output.

This could only be acheaved with the use of some intermediate circuitry.

 

Bob.

[Steves_TR6]

As Bob says, it could be done but would trickier than it first appears.

 

what about dwell angle !

 

steve

[stuart]

Stick with your points.

Stuart.

[littlejim]

The correct answer would have to come from an electronics expert who understands the innards of both the lumenition and maplins items, personally I would doubt that it is likely they will love each other.

In the interests of science you could try on mum's car and see what happens, before risking the 6.

[Ashley James]

Stick with your points.

Stuart.

+1

 

Stuart is a God of common sense.

[MARK]

Sorry I have not replied until now. Family problems!!.

Thanks for the replies but surely if I can find the switching voltage of the LED Triggers of the Luminitions unit I can run this with its own supply. Then I would only be using it as a on - off switch like the points are used on the Maplins Kit. ??

[Rodbr]

Mark,

I have two Luminition packs complete but without beam chopper. Had them mounted on my rally car. One has never been used but I seriously think it is a bit more complicated than establishing switching voltage. drop me a PM if interested.

Rgds

Rod

[peejay4A]

You also need to consider what you'll do if your hybrid system, assuming you could make it work, fails on the road. Points or a Pertronix (or clone) would be my choice then sell the Maplin kit on eBay.

[Lebro]

I will repeat my post above :

 

The Luminitions parts will require a current source to illuminate the LED, & an amplified input to detect the opto diode's output.

This could only be acheaved with the use of some intermediate circuitry.

Bob.