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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

Figure 13 Using a Sync Signal or Map Sensor.

PROGRAMMING THE MC-4

These instructions will walk you through the different programming features of the MC-4 Ignition

using the Pro-Data+ Software.

INSTALLATION

1. Insert the installation CD into your CD drive.

2. In Windows click “Start” then Select “Run”.

3. In the box type “D:\Setup” (or corresponding drive) Press Enter.

4. The screen will walk you through several steps.

5. Once loaded, your monitor will have an MSD Graph View logo. Click on it to open the software.

6. A program will open. Go to the upper left corner of the screen and click on File, then Open.

7. This will open a menu of part numbers. Select "4224".

8. This will open another menu of versions. Highlight and open the "MC4vxx.IGN" (xx = The latest

version #; Example "03". This will open the Pro-Data+ software for the Ignition Controller.

At this point you are in the default setting for the MC-4 Ignition. When you make a change to this file

always select the “Save As” option and rename the new file.

MONITOR

The rpm meter is a graphical interface

that allows you to monitor the rpm, boost

pressure and retard functions of the MC-4

while the engine is running. The dial on the

left side will indicate the total rpm and boost

pressure of the engine in real time. The dial

on the right side will show the total degrees

retard sum while the bar graph in the lower

right corner will show you the total degrees

for each cylinder.

Figure 14 RPM and Retard Monitor.