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Program:
Insert the AIS CD into the drive and follow instructions.  If you have the CD disk insertion autorun feature disabled, run the setup program on the CD ROM drive or download the AIS setup file at www.spykeinc.com.

Curve Upload: All sensor states must first be programmed. Make sure that you have configured the serial port (Config menu) and that the program cable is plugged into both the computer and the ignition. The ignition must have power supplied to it during the programming procedure. Remove the program cable after programming. AIS C1 and C2 Ignitions can only be reprogrammed by certified Spyke dealers.

System Requirements:   * Pentium 133 or higher   * 32MB RAM   * 800x600 screen resolution   * Windows 95/98/ME/NT4/2000/XP

Ignition Installation:
If you received an Owner's Manual with your ignition please consult it. These are generic installation instructions.

1) Mount Ignition module or optical pickup (F2 or F4) in the distributor or cam cover. Consult the wiring diagram for your particular model and application to determine the firing order of coils. Wire the ignition according to the diagram connecting the power wires, sensors, tachometer etc. (Do not connect the coils at this time). Do not have power applied to the ignition when wiring.

2) Center the ignition or optical pickup so it is directly inline with the adapter or the shaft of the cam or crank.  Center the Optical Encoder/Rotor on the distributor shaft/adapter centered on the step.  Using screw/bolt and the supplied conical washer finger tighten the screw/bolt making sure the neoprene rubber is facing towards the Optical Encoder/Rotor.  Using a screw/bolt and the supplied conical washer finger tighten the screw/bolt making sure the neoprene rubber is facing towards the Optical Encoder/Rotor. The Optical Encoder/Rotor must be centered within the optical pickup. Rotate the engine to TDC compression stroke of #1 cylinder (secure engine crank to avoid rotation). With power on to the ignition module (make sure the coils are disconnected) rotate the Optical Encoder/Rotor through the optical pickup in the direction of the engine rotation until the TDC LED light on the module just lights and tighten the adapter/Optical Encoder/Rotor screw/bolt to 7-9 lbs. of torque securing the Optical Encoder/Rotor in the TDC position. The TDC light should only light one time as it is being passed through the optical trigger.

3) Connect the coils and start the engine.

Precautions:
Use only resistor spark plug wires and resistor plugs. 
Due to the high energy and multi-spark capability crossfiring is a real concern. Never route wires closer than 1" from each other.
Use separators on the plug wires and do not allow the wires to touch each other.
Compact ignitions come in negative and positive ground versions use the appropriate version.
Do not have power applied to the coils during static timing.
Do not connect any coil output to +6 or +12V.  Harley users do not connect white coil wire to positive the positive wire is red.
Do not apply power to the module unless the optical pickup plate is connected.
The trigger optics are sensitive to light make sure to shield them from external light sources.

Note: Programming of the Ignition is done thru a serial port, some newer laptops do not supply a serial port output and will require a USB to Serial Adapter.  Remove the connector when programming is finished.  The ignition will not operate with the program cable inserted.

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