Spark latency correction

[Ward]

Most pro timing lights use micro proc's, they get the RPM from the period
and apply delay as required. I thnink the delay in arouf 80 - 100usec.
Ward

On Sun, 19 Sep 1999 09:40:56 +1000, Peter Gargano wrote:

> Anyone have any figures on the delay inherent in 
> firing a flash tube (as used in a timing light)?
> How do "pro models" compensate for these delays?
> 
> Ward wrote:
> 
> > This may be a problem with low cost timing lights, most of which are
not
> > accurated byond idle RPM, the pro models do comensate for RPM and lamp
> > delay.
> 
> regards,
> -- 
> Peter Gargano





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