Magneto Ignition System:

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June 21, 2018

Hey, are you looking for the difference Between Battery Ignition System and Magneto
Ignition System? In this article, I am going to discuss the Eight major differences
between them, and at the end of the article I will give you the PDF downloadable link too.

So start with some basic overview.

Battery Ignition System Overview:

The battery ignition system is an ignition system in which we use the battery for the
generation of electricity and further that electricity is used in cars, commercial vehicles.

Let's see it's working:

In the Battery ignition system when the ignition switch is on, the current from the battery
starts flowing through the primary circuit & through ballast register, primary winding and
contact breaker.
And then the current which is flowing through the primary winding induces a magnetic
field around it. The more will be current, the stronger will be its magnetic field.

The magneto ignition system is an ignition system in which we use magneto for the
generation of electricity and further that electricity is used in several things like

To run the vehicles. This is used in two-wheeler vehicles (SI Engine) nowadays.

A rotating magnet produces high voltage.

And also This is used in various places like Tractors, Outboard Motors
Washing Machines
Buses
Power Units, Marine Engines, and Natural Gas Engines.

Woking of Magneto Ignition System:

As we studied the battery ignition system, The working principle of the magneto ignition
system is similar, but in a magneto system, it’s used to produce energy but in the battery
case, it wasn’t. The Following procedure how it works,

When the engine of the system starts, it helps magneto to rotate and thus it’s
producing the energy in the form of high voltage then,
One end of the magneto is grounded through contact breaker, and the ignition
capacitor is connected to its parallel.
The contact breaker is regulated by the cam and when the breaker is open, current
flows through the condenser and charges it.

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Difference Between Battery Ignition System and Magneto Ignition
System:
So let's see what is the difference between Battery Ignition and Magento Ignition System.

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 Battery Ignition System Magneto Ignition System

A battery is necessary, so difficult No battery is needed, so no problem of battery

to start the engine when a battery discharge.
is discharged.

Maintenance problems are more Maintenance problems are less because of no

due to the battery. battery.

Current for the primary circuit is The electric circuit is generated by the magneto.
obtained from the battery.

Occupies more space. Occupies less space.

Commonly used in cars and light Mainly used in racing cars and two-wheelers.
commercial vehicle.

Efficiency decreased with a Efficiency improves due to high-intensity spark.

reduction in spark intensity.

A Good spark available. During starting, quality of spark is poor due to low
speed.

In battery ignition system current In the magneto ignition system, the required
for a primary circuit is obtained by electric current is generated by the magneto,
a battery. which is an electric generator.

So today we have learned about the Difference Between Battery Ignition System and
Magneto Ignition System. Do share your thoughts in the comment section and If you like
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