ALTRONIC III

Ignition System for Industrial Engines

n Up to 16 outputs per unit
n Proven reliability and high temperature capability
n Ease of maintenance with removable back cover
n High output option
n Long spark duration coil option
n Electronic, variable timing options
n CSA-certifiedfor Class I, Division 2, Group D
hazardous areas

Altronic Ill is a self-powered, low-tension, capacitor discharge igni- and gear life. Synthetic elastomer couplings ensure minimal
tion system for 3- to 16-cylinder, 2- or 4-cycle engines. Powered wear while dampening engine drivetrain vibration.
from a 12-pole perma­nent magnet alternator, Altronic Ill provides Options for the Altronic Ill ignition system include three output
superior performance throughout the engine’s operating range. Its levels and standard or long spark duration coils to satisfy the
basic design features—permanent magnet alternator; easily ser- needs of any application. Altronic Ill offers complete electronic
viced, removable back cover containing all electronics; and simple, control of ignition timing over a range of 10 degrees, 2-cycle or
reliable elec­tronic circuitry—have made Altronic Ill the standard of 20 degrees, 4-cycle. A variety of shielded ignition components
the industry on medium-to-large industrial gas engines. are available for Class I, Division 2, Group D hazardous areas.
Altronic Ill’s mechanical design matches the long life inherent
in the electronic circuitry. Sealed ball bearings used throughout
are large and under­loaded. The alternator has a smooth rotating
cycle—a characteristic which contributes to prolonged bearing

Altronic, LLC – A Member of

the Hoerbiger Group

CERTIFIED
CLASS I, DIV 2
GROUP D
APPROVED
Superior Performance
Altronic III provides strong performance over the entire engine
operating range. A low starting speed capability—typically 30 UNSHIELDED COILS
RPM, 2-cycle or 60 RPM, 4-cycle—is made possible by the 501061 – Standard
12-pole permanent magnet alternator. Delivered spark duration 591010 – Long Duration
at typical engine KV demand levels is a critical factor for smooth,
consistent engine performance. Altronic III’s 501061 standard
coil gives exvcellent performance, and the 591010 long-duration
coil provides the extended duration required for todays lean
mixture or non-standard fuel applications.

STANDARD OUTPUT HIGH OUTPUT

IGNITION COIL MAX. KV SPARK DURATION MAX. KV SPARK DURATION

360 usec @ 10KV

501061 34KV 250 usec @ 10KV 40KV 200 usec @ 20KV

550 usec @ 10KV

591010 34KV 450 usec @ 10KV 40KV 360 usec @ 20KV

Low Maintenance Design

and Ease of Service
Altronic III has been designed to be as maintenance free as pos-
sible. Tens of thousands of Altronic III units in successful field
operations since 1968 have resulted in a design evolution to the
present field proven form. All bearings are sealed ball bearings.
The internal gears are large and underloaded. When service is
required, Altronic III is designed to make it easy. All electronic
components are mounted on the back cover assembly which is
easily removed from the alternator section of the unit.

Altronic III
Alternator
Section

Altronic III
Back Cover
Electronic Timing Capability
Altronic III is available with a complete line of electronic timing capability to opti-
mize engine performance, fuel economy and engine exhaust emissions. The basic
Altronic III unit has an added connector to allow the timing signals to be pro-
cessed by an external control unit. The internal component parts of the Altronic
III unit remain unchanged; the same service parts apply as with standard, fixed
timing units.

TIMING UNIT APPLICATION

381601 Dual timing settings or simple manual timing adjustment

381610 Timing vs. RPM – curve custom-programmed to application

381601
Dual Timing Setting
The 381601 timing unit is designed ALTRONIC III UNIT
for dual-gas or dual-load applications 18˚
requiring two different timing settings.
The adjustment screw is used to set the 381601
12˚
differential up to a maximum of 10° (2 DEGREES TIMING
CONTROL
cycle) or 20° (4 cycle). The 381601 se- BTDC UNIT
6˚
ries can also be used for simple manual
adjustment of a ignition timing. TO
0˚ STEP TIMING COILS
0 OPEN CLOSED
CONTACTS
381610
Timing vs RPM ALTRONIC III UNIT

The 381610 timing unit can be pro- 381610

18˚
grammed with virtually any shaped curve
versus RPM within a range of 10° (2 RPM
cycle) or 20° (4 cycle). Ignition timing 12˚ CONTROL
DEGREES UNIT
is automatically and accurately varied as BTDC
a function of engine RPM for improved 6˚
TO
fuel economy and/or reducing engine COILS
detonation. Power is totally from the 0˚
Altronic III unit, no other power or signal 0 300 600 900 1200
ENGINE RPM
source is required. The user must supply
the desired timing curve versus RPM.
ALTRONIC III UNIT

381650
18˚

12˚ CPU
CONTROL
DEGREES UNIT
OF 6˚
IGNITION
RETARD

4˚
TO
STEP TIMING COILS
Shielded Components Applications
Shown below are the various shielded coil assembly and lead options. Altronic primary and AJAX*
spark plug cables are fabricated from Teflon® tubing covered with stainless steel braid. All BUDA
components are CSA certified/FMS approved for Class I, Division 2, Group D hazardous
locations. CATERPILLAR
CHICAGO PNEUMATIC
SHIELDED COIL INTEGRAL COIL CLARK
501061*S, 591010-S 591007, 591011A, 591011B CLIMAX
COOPER BESSEMER
CUMMINS*
DETROIT DIESEL*
DEUTZ*
COIL NO. DESCRIPTION INCLUDES COIL NO. DESCRIPTION INCLUDES
DAIHATSU*
501061-S Shielded Coil - Standard
DORMAN*
A 591007 Coil 1"-20 x 5.6" long
591010-S Shielded Coil - Long Duration 591011A
591011B
Coil 13/16"-20 x 6.1" long
Coil 13/16"-20 x 10.8" long
E FAIRBANKS MORSE
501061-S-2
591010-S-2 Coil w/Primary & Sec. Fittings A+B+C+D GANZ MAVAG*
591007-2
501061-S-5 Coil w/Secondary Fittings A+D
591011A-2 Coil with Primary Fittings E+F+G INGERSOLL RAND
591010-S-5 591011B-2
JENBACHER*
KOSAN FRICHS*
SHIELDED PRIMARY CABLE SHIELDED SPARK PLUG LEAD M.A.N.-BRONS*
M.E.P.
MWM*
NIIGATA*
ROILINE
PART NO. CONNECTOR TYPE LENGTH L" PART NO. SPARK PLUG-WELL DEPTH LENGTH L" SACM*
593022-L" Straight 6", 9", 12", 15", 18", 593020-L" 3/4" - 20 1"
10", 13" SUPERIOR*
24", 30", 36", 42",
16", 18"
593027-L" Right Angle 48", 54", 60", 72" 593030-L" 3/4" - 20 2" WAUKESHA*
WORTHINGTON
YANMAR*
Altronic Shielded Coils
*Used on OEM basis by this engine manufacturer.
Shielded coils cover all application requirements with external types (standard and long-
duration) and integral coils mounting directly to either 1"-20 or 13/16"-20 thread spark plugs.

591012 501061-S
FLANGE-MOUNT SHIELDED COIL
COIL Standard
Long-duration 591010-S
SHIELDED COIL 591007 INTEGRAL COIL
Long-duration 1"-20 thread, 5.6" length

591011 A INTEGRAL COIL (not shown)

13/16"-20 thread, 6.1" length
591011 B INTEGRAL COIL
13/16"-20 thread, 10.8" length

712 Trumbull Avenue / Girard, Ohio 44420

(330) 545-9768 / Fax: (330) 545-3231
www.altronic-llc.com Email: [email protected]

Form ALT III 8-18 ©2018 Altronic, LLC