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IGNITION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

CEC IGNITION MODULE SYSTEM

HALL-EFFECT
The Custom Engine Control (CEC) Ignition Module is PICKUP
located on the engine's left side (see Figure 2.10-1
and Figure 2.10-2).
The CEC Ignition Module system consists of the fol-
lowing engine mounted components:
• Ignition Module
• Hall-effect pickup
• Timing magnets
JUNCTION IGNITION
• Ignition coils BOX MODULE

• High tension leads

Figure 2.10-2 L36/P48 CEC Ignition Module System
• Spark plugs
MAGNETO IGNITION SYSTEM
• Wiring harnesses
The magneto includes pulse activated solid state elec-
• Engine driven generator (if equipped) tronic components. Electrical energy is stored in the
internal storage capacitors. Silicon controlled rectifiers
JUNCTION (SCR) function as switches to release the stored
BOX
energy to the transformer coils.
The breakerless (capacitor discharge) magneto igni-
tion system consists of the following engine mounted
components:
• Magneto
• Magneto ON/OFF switch
• Ignition coils (one per cylinder)
• High tension wires (secondary)
IGNITION • Spark plugs
MODULE
• Wiring harness
Figure 2.10-1 F18/H24 CEC Ignition Module System
The magneto (if equipped) is located on the engine's
left side (see Figure 2.10-3).

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IGNITION COILS
MAGNETO The remote mounted ignition coils produce a high
energy, long duration spark, which provides consistent
cylinder firing. These coils are located on mounting
brackets on top of the intake manifolds (see
Figure 2.10-4 and Figure 2.10-5).

HIGH TENSION LEAD IGNITION

COIL

Figure 2.10-3 Magneto Ignition

IGNITION SYSTEM COMPONENT

DESCRIPTION
CEC IGNITION MODULE
SPARK PLUG
The Ignition Module is powered by 24 volts DC. The
module steps up the DC supply voltage to charge an Figure 2.10-4 Standard Ignition Coil
energy storage capacitor. The microcircuit logic and
SCR switching devices release the stored energy to
the ignition coils firing the appropriate spark plug (see CSA
IGNITION
Figure 2.10-4). COIL
CEC HALL-EFFECT PICKUP
The Hall-effect pickup senses each magnet as it
passes and trips the logic circuit to fire. The pickup is
located above the barring device in the gear housing.
CEC TIMING MAGNETS
HIGH TENSION
The timing magnets are mounted in the left bank cam- LEAD
shaft gear which rotates at half engine speed. The L36
gear contains a magnet for each cylinder. The P48
uses one magnet for every two firing cylinders. Both
engines use an additional indexing magnet to reset the
microcircuit logic.
Figure 2.10-5 CSA Flange Mounted Ignition Coil
HIGH TENSION LEADS
SPARK PLUGS
The standard high tension leads route the ignition sec-
ondary current from the ignition coils to the spark The spark plugs are housed within the cylinder head
plugs. and fire the air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber
(see Figure 2.10-6).
WIRING HARNESS
A wiring harness is used to connect the Ignition Mod-
ule or magneto primary wiring to the ignition coils. The
wiring harness uses solderless connectors on the coil
terminals and a multiple pin connector at the Ignition
Module connection.

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SPARK PLUG
ACCESS TUBE

ROCKER
COVER

IGNITION
SWITCH

Figure 2.10-7 CSA Stop Switch

SHIELDED
CYLINDER SWITCH
HEAD

Figure 2.10-6 Spark Plug Installation

HAZARDOUS LOCATION IGNITION

SYSTEM (CSA APPROVED) COMPONENT
DESCRIPTION (OPTIONAL)
Figure 2.10-8 CEC Ignition Module Shielded Ignition
This ignition system is designed to meet the hazard-
ous location requirements for explosion proof systems. The F18/H24 shielded magneto ignition system uses a
The shielded ignition system consists of the following toggle for the Run/Stop switch (see Figure 2.10-9).
components:
• CEC Ignition Module (standard)
• CEC Hall-effect pickup (standard)
• Ignition switch (explosion-proof)
• Shielded spark plug
• Junction box (explosion-proof)
• Integral ignition coil
• Primary wiring
• Secondary wiring
SHIELDED
• Timing light hookup SWITCH

IGNITION SWITCH
Figure 2.10-9 F18/H24 Magneto Shielded
The shielded Run/Stop switch is mounted on the left Ignition Switch
side of the engine. The switch contacts are isolated
from the atmosphere. The push/pull Run/Stop switch
is used for both normal and emergency shutdowns
(see Figure 2.10-7 and Figure 2.10-8).

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SHIELDED IGNITION COIL IGNITION MODULE – POLARITY

This coil is assembled to a special rocker cover. This
Observe correct polar-
coil contains a similar style of primary and secondary
windings as a standard coil (see Figure 2.10-10).
CAUTION ity when connecting
power to the Ignition Module. Failure to correctly
CSA connect the power supply may damage the Igni-
IGNITION tion Module.
COIL
The system is designed to deliver negative voltage to
the spark plug center electrode. If improper wiring
causes positive voltage to be delivered to the plug, the
voltage required to jump the gap may be increased as
much as 45%. If the ignition system cannot deliver the
increased voltage requirement, the plug will not fire.
HIGH TENSION Fouling or missing will occur. The center electrode nor-
LEAD mally runs at a higher temperature than the shell elec-
trodes. The hotter center electrode is better able to
discharge a spark than the colder one. If the polarity is
correct, the wear will take place on the center elec-
trode rather than the side electrode.
Figure 2.10-10 CSA Flange Mounted Ignition Coil
CEC GENERATOR SYSTEM
SHIELDED SPARK PLUG DESCRIPTION
A standard spark plug is used with the flange mounted The optional CEC generator system supplies voltage
ignition coil. to the CEC Ignition Module as well as being compati-
PRIMARY WIRING ble with future CEC module components.

The wiring that connects the Ignition Module or mag- The CEC generator supplies AC power to the voltage
neto to the junction boxes is housed within conduits. regulator (see Figure 2.10-12).
Junction boxes are used at each cylinder to provide
the connections to the ignition coils (see CEC
Figure 2.10-11). GENERATOR

DRIVE UNIT

Figure 2.10-12 CEC Generator

# 1 CYLINDER
JUNCTION BOX The voltage regulator converts and regulates the
power to a nominal 24 VDC (30.0 volts VDC maximum
Figure 2.10-11 Shielded Wiring Harness Conduit
open circuit) (see Figure 2.10-13).
SECONDARY WIRING
The wiring that connects the junction boxes to the coils
is housed within a steel braided wire.

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The KDM does not have all the same capabilities of

VOLTAGE the CEC Detonation Sensing Module (DSM), though it
REGULATOR
works with some of the same technologies.
OPERATOR INTERFACE
The KDM is equipped with a light (LED) on the front
panel that informs site personnel of system status (see
Figure 2.10-15). The light is on when the KDM is pow-
ered and functioning properly with the knock sensors
connected. The light is off when there is a fault or
there is no power to the KDM.

Figure 2.10-13 CEC Generator Voltage Regulator

The CEC Type I generator is equipped with a battery

and has some power above the Ignition Module
requirements to supply future CEC module needs. The
battery is mounted off the engine.
The CEC Type II generator is not equipped with a bat-
tery and is used to power only the CEC Ignition Mod-
ule.
STATUS LED
CEC KNOCK DETECTION MODULE
SYSTEM – F18/H24 ONLY Figure 2.10-15 Knock Detection Module
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
COMPONENTS
In order to detect detonation or knock, Waukesha
Engine has developed a CEC Knock Detection Mod- The KDM system includes the KDM module, two
ule (KDM) system for VGF F18/H24 GL, GLD, and knock sensors (see Figure 2.10-16), and harnesses
GSID engines (see Figure 2.10-14). The KDM system that may vary depending on the application.
protects Waukesha VGF spark ignited gas engines
from catastrophic damage due to detonation.

KDM SENSOR

KNOCK DETECTION Figure 2.10-16 KDM Knock Sensor Installation

MODULE

Figure 2.10-14 Knock Detection Module System

NOTE: For maximum engine protection, the KDM

system must be connected to a safety shutdown.

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IGNITION SYSTEMS SERVED

DSM FILTER “ALARM” “SHUTDOWN”
The KDM was designed to operate with the CEC Igni-
tion Module or Altronic III Magneto. The KDM uses the “POWER”
G-lead and the positive lead of #1 coil of these sys-
tems to determine the number of cylinders and engine
speed.
NOTE: Refer to Form 6285, KDM Custom Engine
Control Knock Detection Module Installation, Operation,
And Maintenance Manual, for further information.

CEC DETONATION SENSING MODULE –

L36/P48 CONTROL MODULE

Detonation is the autoignition of end gas that has not

been consumed in normal flame-front reaction in a Figure 2.10-17 DSM Control Module And Filter
combustion chamber. When this happens in a com-
bustion chamber of an engine, two pressure waves, DSM EXPANSION
created by the two flame-fronts, slam against the cylin- PORT
der walls and cause an audible “ping” or “knock”
known as detonation. Avoiding detonation conditions
is critical since detonation is normally detrimental to
engine components.
To prevent detonation from occurring, Waukesha Engine
has developed an electronic CEC Detonation Sensing
Module (DSM) system (see Figure 2.10-17). The DSM
protects Waukesha spark ignited gas engines from dam-
age due to detonation. The DSM and its related systems IGNITION
must function with a CEC Ignition Module with a 14 pin MODULE
DSM expansion port (see Figure 2.10-18). The DSM
system also includes a Waukesha designed filter, a det- Figure 2.10-18 Ignition Module With Expansion Port
onation sensor mounted between every two engine cyl-
inders (see Figure 2.10-19), and a number of
interconnecting cables and harnesses that may vary
depending on the application.
Run the AutoCal pro-
CAUTION gram after doing any
repair or replacement of cylinder heads, gaskets,
liners, pistons, or knock sensors. The DSM Auto-
Cal program automatically establishes detonation
levels so that the DSM system can operate prop-
erly. Failure to run the AutoCal program could DSM SENSOR
result in poor engine performance and engine
damage.

See the DSM manual for the AutoCal programming

steps (Form 6268 for DSM Interface Program version Figure 2.10-19 DSM Knock Sensor Installation
5.3C; Form 6278 for DSM Interface Program version
6.0 series).

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