GS Range- overview of the GS range of engine controls

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document provides detailed information about the GS range of digital igniters by Gill Instruments, designed for gas engine ignition. These igniters are suitable for engines ranging from 2 to 12 cylinders, using various fuel types such as natural gas, LPG, CNG, or biogas. The technology aims to enhance engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and improve engine life.

Key Features:

Inductive Ignition Technology: Provides a powerful and long-duration spark for complete combustion.
Programmability: Fully programmable for engine speed, load, temperature, and fuel type using a Windows® GUI.
Flexibility: Modular approach with user-programmable settings and advanced spark diagnostics.
Environmental Suitability: Operates in temperatures from -40°C to +90°C and is sealed to IP67 standards.

Specifications:

Power Supply: Automatically senses 12V or 24V DC.
Communication: RS232 interface.
Security: User security feature to protect programmed settings.

Applications: Suitable for CHP systems, generator sets, static engines, commercial and passenger service vehicles, and mechanical handling equipment engines.

Product Variants:

GS12 Digital Igniter: Supports up to 12 cylinders, advanced temperature mapping, and programmable ignition rev limit up to 4,000 rpm.
GS8 Digital Igniter: Supports up to 8 cylinders, similar features to GS12.
GS6 Digital Igniter: Supports up to 6 cylinders, basic temperature mapping, and programmable ignition rev limit up to 6,000 rpm.
GS4 Digital Igniter: Supports up to 4 cylinders, basic temperature mapping, and programmable ignition rev limit up to 7,000 rpm.

Installation: Designed for easy installation with compatibility for existing timing disks, sensors, and ignition coils, reducing setup and development times.

Catalog excerpts

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Dimensioned drawing of a GS12 and GS8 igniter > Dimensioned drawing of a GS4 igniter Dimensioned drawing of a GS6 igniter > PB001901 GILL INSTRUMENTS LTD Saltmarsh Park, 67 Gosport Street, Lymington, SO41 9EG, UK Tel: +44(0)1590 613500, Fax: +44(0)1590613555 Email: [email protected], Website: www.gill.co.uk > The Engine Control range is in continuous development and so the specifi cation may be subject to change without prior notice.թ Gill Instruments 2004 DIGITAL IGNITION

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NUMBER OF CYLINDERS Up to 12 cylinders IGNITION REV LIMIT Programmable up to 4,000 rpm The GS range of Gill Instruments gas engine ignition has been specifi cally designed to provide engine, genset, cogen and compressor manufacturers the fl exibility and power of the latest inductive spark ignition technology. The GS range currently serves engines from 2 to 12 cylinders in size, either normally aspirated or turbo-charged, running on natural gas, LPG, CNG or biogas. GS ignition modules are ideal for engines running on stoichiometric or lean burn fuel mixtures and are able to work alongside the...

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