Lightspeed Plasma III and Blaze RPM-2

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JtH
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Lightspeed Plasma III and Blaze RPM-2

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Hi there, I have just fitted two Lightspeed Plasma III electronic ignitions to my Vari Eze. They are completely independent systems with separate batteries and wiring. I connected the tacho output from each ignition to each of the RPM 1 and RPM 2 inputs to monitor the output of each system.

The Blaze RPM - 2 powers up and is able to be configured via the front panel, however when cranking with the ignitions powered up, there is no tacho reading at all. I inquired about this and it was clear that even at cranking RPM 1-200 rpm should register on the Tacho.

I tried playing with the sensitivity trimmers at both ends of their travel without any change being seen.

The dip switches have not been touched.

Has anyone else had this problem getting a lightspeed plasma electronic ignition to talk to a Blaze RPM -2 Tacho? If so what was the fix/

many thanks

John
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