ignition power consumption
11-17-2002, 12:59 PM
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Current requirements
The Falkon Ignition version 1.3 (for single cylinder engines) draws 220 mA at 2000 RPM and 680 mA at 8000 RPM with a 4.8 volt supply.
David Garrison
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11-19-2002, 03:25 PM
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NiMH
We do not generally recommend NiMH for ignition batteries as their internal resistance is higher than Ni-Cad batteries. The nature of these CD ignitions is that they require a slug of current to recharge between firings. NiMH work fine until they start to discharge and the output voltage drops. The internal resistance/voltage drop than becomes significant. Ni-Cad will work longer.... At least that has been our experience.
