What is Magneto ignition system, how the magneto ignition system works?

MAGNETO IGNITION SYSTEM

The figure shows a magneto ignition system for a four-cylinder engine. It consists of a magneto, instead of a battery, which produces and supplies current in the primary winding. The remaining arrangement of parts in this system is similar to that in the battery ignition system. 

Construction

The magneto consists of a fixed armature having primary and secondary windings and a rotating magnetic assembly which is driven by the engine. When the magneto rotates, current flows in the primary winding. The secondary winding passes high voltage current to the distributor, which then distributes it to the respective spark plugs.

In a magneto, the magnetic field is produced by means of permanent magnets whereas, in the conventional generator, the magnetic field is produced by passing some of the generated currents through the field winding which produces the magnetic field.

Bicycle magneto Assembly

The Magento may be either rotating armature type or rotating magnet type. In the rotating armature type magneto, the armature which carrying the primary and secondary winding and the condenser rotates between the poles of a stationary horseshoe shape magnet.

Watch the video below to know how the magneto ignition system works?

Advantages

1. Less space is required as compared to the Battery ignition system because the battery is not used.
2. Simple wiring is used.
3. Maintainance cost is low.

Disadvantages

1. Poor sparking at low speed.
2. Difficult starting.
3. There is a misfire possibility because of the variation of voltage in the circuit can occur.
4. More expensive than "Battery Ignition System".

Applications or Uses:

1. Used in motorcycles, scooters, cars, buses and trucks etc.
2. Aircraft Engines.
3. Cement Mixers.
4. Power units, Marine engines.
5. Natural Gas engines.

Magneto Of Scooter

Also, Read These Posts:

1. What are the Car Starter Problems?
2. What is Over-running Clutch?
3. What is Bendix and Folo-Thru drive? How does it work?
4. How does a Starter Motor work in a vehicle?
5. What is a Delco-Remy Regulator?

• Tweet
• Share
• Share
• Share

About Vehicle Tech

Here we provide you with information about different automotive technology-related concepts that are not quite easy to understand by people. Here our team working hard to serve interesting and knowledgeable technology-related information to our visitors.

Related Post