Electronic Ignition

NewTronic Contactless Optical electronic ignition from Autocar

 

Set it & forget it! The Newtronics electronic ignition from Autocar will put an end to those points & condenser tune-up nightmares. This popular ignition has been race & street proven for decades. Very reliable & simple to install. It replaces your points & condenser with solid state circuitry for no more maintenance. Maintains precise timing & ignition for optimum horsepower. Works with stock or aftermarket coils. Simple instructions & a 12 month guarantee from factory.

NewTronic were previously known as Newtronic Systems, which were previously known as Piranha

Advantages

  • Reduces fuel consumption

  • Increases power

  • Improved starting

  • Improved reliability

  • Drastically reduces exhaust pollution

  • Reduces maintenance

  • Leads to smoother running.

How it Works

The contactless electronic ignition system uses an optical trigger to energize the coil. A slotted disc fitted, revolves between an infra-red light emitting diode and a photo-transistor. As the slots in the disc alternately expose and cover the light they activate the photo-transistor which in turn triggers the circuitry to switch the coil and produce a spark.

At high speeds, the disc system allows up to three times longer for the coil to charge than is available with a points system. This ensures a powerful spark even at high speed.

Another important feature of this system is that there are no contacting moving parts, so wear and tear are eliminated and the timing stays accurate for an indefinitely long period.

 

Compare the Output

Points efficiency is dependent on engine speed.  After 5,000 miles, frictional wear and points erosion impairs timing and reduces spark energy.

Contactless electronic ignition has no frictional losses and is switched faster at all speeds for ultimate efficiency.

Technical Specifications

Voltage 12 volts ( Also 6 volt kits available)
Operating range 9 - 18 volts
Polarity Negative earth
Current l80mA at 13.5 volts
Coils Range of coils up to 8 amps
Temperature Works in conditions from -40 C to +100 C
Polarity protected  Protected against accidental battery or jump starting but not against incorrect connection during installation
Output voltage With typical standard coil:
Open circuit 30KV
50 pf load 24KV
1 megohm 50 pf 18KV
Rise time 20 µs

 

Kits Available for the following makes
  •  Aermacchi
  •  MZ
  •  Benelli
  •  Jawa
  •  Norton
  •  BMW
  •  Kawasaki
  •  Suzuki
  •  BSA
  •  Moto Guzzi
  •  Triumph
  •  Ducati
  •  Moto
  •  Laverda
  •  Yamaha
  •  Enfield
  •  MV Augusta

More information available upon request.

 

 

All ignition kits come with a 12 month manufacturer's warranty

A switching unit (black box) and adaptor kit is available separately if required. Please Contact us for further information.

 

Kits currently on back order

R5, DS7,RD250, RD350

1970-1975

$176.00 (HVC YAM1)

RD400

1976-1979 USA spec

$176.00 (HVC YAM2A)

 

Spare Parts

Switching Unit (the black box)

This unit will work on both the older version of the Newtronic ignitions (2006 and earlier) and the new Autocar Ignitions.

 1970-1980 YAM1, YAM2, YAM2A

$98.99 (P14N)

 

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