Power Arc Ignitions

Ignition Development System (IDS)
Computer Programmed Precision Performance for 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 & 8 Cylinder Engines
 

 

Pin Bed Programmer (IDS-PBP)

The pin bed programmer is used to program & update the firmware of  the IDS C-1 & C-2 Ignitions *


Make sure the 5 pins meet the PC board pads.


How Does it work

1. Attach supplied power supply to the PBP  (pin bed programmer) and plug into an AC Outlet.

2. Using the PLC (Program Link Cable) hooked to a computer running Windows, plug the 6 pin din connector into the connector on the PBP.

3. Make sure the bare wires at the end of the ignition harness are not touching each other.

4. Lift the clamp lever and place the ignition on the PBP with the wiring harness facing the printed circuit board. Slide the ignition bottom in the guide slot until it seats.

5. Close the PBP clamp, making sure the 5 pins meet the Ignition PC Board matching the program pads (See photo above).

6. Using the IDS program (click here if you don't have the program), open the Help - About Power Arc IDS dialog and click on the Read button. The values should appear in the information fields.  If you cannot establish a connection to the module make sure you have selected the COM port using the Settings - Serial Port Dialog menu. (See IDS Help for complete programming instructions).  Restart the IDS application after setting the com port.

7. Once the About Power Arc IDS Dialog can be read the ignition is ready to be programmed using the IDS program.

The IDS program (version 2.1.2 and above) can be used to program the rev. limit without changing or knowing the existing timing curve in the ignition module.  See IDS Help for more information.
Download the pin bed manual here.

* PLC (Program Link Cable Required) to interface with computer. PLC sold separately. The pin bed programmer is not available for retail purchase (wholesale only).