File Menu Items:

New - Begins the process of creating a new ignition curve by opening the Curve Wizard.

Open - In the Open dialog box, you can choose the drive and folder where the file .crv is stored.  Version 1 IDS .crv files are not compatible with version 2.

Close- Closes the current ignition curve.  If changes are made you will be asked to save the curve.

Save - Saves the current file.

Save As - Saves the current file to a different name or location.

Program Ignition - Click on this button to program the ignition. All sensor states must first be programmed. Make sure that you have configured the serial port (Config menu) and that the  PLC (Program Link 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 when finished.  The ignition will not operate with the program cable inserted. IDS C-1 and C-2 ignitions can only be reprogrammed by certified Power Arc dealers.

Program Rev. Limit- This allows for the programming of the Rev. Limit without changing any of the ignitions other timing curve values.  This will program a specified Rev. limit into all four sensor states. To access this feature choose the File menu item and pick Program Rev. Limit.  Close any ignition curves that are open or you you will not be able to access the Program Rev. Limit function.  Values must be in 50 RPM increments from 0 - 12,500 RPM.  A value of Zero means there is no Rev. Limit.  Do not limit the engine RPM below recommended factory/OEM settings. This could impair or reduce a vehicles ability to make emergency maneuvers.  If you wish to monitor how many times a pre-desired maximum RPM was exceeded (such as during engine break in) click here.  Make sure that you have configured the serial port (Config menu) and that the  PLC (Program Link 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 when finished. The ignition will not operate with the program cable inserted.

Print Graph - Prints the graph currently displayed

Last Opened 1 2 3 4 - A list of the last 4 opened curves.