This year, we’ve released a new version of our GTC505, with a number of new features to improve performance, reliability, and ease-of-use. This redesign and redevelopment was triggered by supply issues with the NXP Kinetis K60 processor we had been using. We took advantage of this opportunity, and completely reworked the tool’s electronic hardware and […]
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NOTE: this procedure applies to units with S/N:23121501 and above only. 1- Connect the GTC505 to a computer’s USB port, using the supplied micro-USB cable.2- Upon detecting the USB connection, the GTC505 should show the charging screen.3- Press the “POWER/CLEAR” button until the unit turns off.4- Press and hold the “HOLD” button, and while the
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Welcome to our comprehensive guide to inboard & outboard engine surveys. This guide is for anyone planning to survey an engine, or hire someone else to do it. We’ll answer the who, when, where, why, and what of engine surveys. If we did miss your question, please let us know by e-mailing us, so we can get you an answer, and add it to the guide!
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This video is a demonstration of how to connect and disconnect the flex-arm and the sensors to the GTC505.
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The short answer is that it’s our modern take on an old type of tool. The long answer is… longer.
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One of the questions we hear most often is ‘what is a wasted spark?’. Wasted sparks are also known by many other names, including ‘waste sparks’, ‘exhaust sparks’, which adds to the confusion.
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The GTC505 is a complete ignition system analyzer, compatible with all common types of spark ignition systems.
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The GTC505-CSC is designed for use with the GTC505 Engine Analyzer and allows for measurement of ignition systems in hard-to-reach places, from a remote position. This accessory consists of an 83.5” (212 cm) long coaxial cable, and a shielded clip-on spark plug wire sensor. The cable can also be used with the standard sensors supplied
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The GTC505 is a complete ignition system analyzer, compatible with all common types of spark ignition systems. The GTC505 can: Display waveforms in real time Compare readings between cylinders Detect and display dwell angle and primary current ramp time Chart burn time, spark plug voltage, dwell/ramp time, and RPM for each spark, allowing for detection
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