Radiant Plasma Spark Generator Specification

Input Voltage : 12V DC
Discharge Capacitor : 450V 4.7uF
Maximum Power : ~ 30 watts
RMS Current consumption at Max discharge rate : 2.5 amps
Energy Output per Discharge : 0.414 Joules

Maximum Surge Input current : 9 amps
Maximum Plasma Discharge Rate : ~200 Hz
Maximum Charging Voltage : 420V
High Voltage Protection : +30KV (For higher voltages use unit in bypass mode with external diodes. Refer to manual)

Radiant Plasma Spark Generator

The RPG 4700 is a proof of concept add-on plasma ignition capacitor charger-discharger module that is designed to convert a standard low energy ignition spark to a high energy plasma spark. We have made these prototypes available for purchase as an experimental plasma spark plasma spark ignition module for open source engineers and the general public. The RPG 4700 uses a flyback transformer designed to rapidly charge a 450 volt 4.7uF Polypropylene Film capacitor. Polypropylene capacitors tend to self-heal, in other words dielectric does not completely breakdown but vaporizes only a portion of the film leaving the rest intact, a significant improvement over electrolytic capacitors that tend to overheat and explode when used in prolonged high frequency charge discharge cycles as in Racing.

Our custom circuitry minimize transition losses allowing us to reduce the transformer size while maximizing efficiency. The processor senses when current in transformer has decayed to zero and initiates a new charge cycle if the target 425 volts has not been reached. The flyback transformer itself is designed to not cause excessive current or voltage as the processor optimizes charge time, reverse recovery time taking into account reverse bias leakage current.

The built in safety features of the RPG 4700 include automatic detection of discontinuous charging, meaning if the unit is removed from an active power supply with the 450 volt 4.7uf capacitor fully charged, the unit will automatically drain the capacitor in less than 2 seconds, allowing safe handling. With a wide input range from 5 to 24 volts the RPG 4700 can operate from any DC power supply making it ideal for automotive and other portable outdoor high energy plasma applications such as tesla coils.

The RPG 4700 unit is more than just 8 months of research, Aquapulser Engineering has applied over 15 years of industry experience. We've fried over 6 inverters, popped 85 capacitors, killed multiple ignition coils, burnt 100s of diodes and received over 15 nasty shocks in the process of our product development. The result is a state of the art plasma ignition capacitor module with over 97% charging efficiency consuming no more than 26W at peak loads.

RPG 4700 PURCHASE AND WARRANTY TERMS

By purchasing this unit you agree to the following:
This unit is sold as a research prototype research for ignition applications. The RPG 4700 is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for thirty days (30) days from the date of the invoice. Except as expressly stated herein, aquapulser.com makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, of any kind with respect to products sold on our web site. You can return the unit for any reason whatsoever during the 30 day warranty period, for an exchange or a full refund. Except as expressly stated herein, aquapulser.com expressly disclaims all warranties, express or implied, of any kind with respect to products sold on this site, including but not limited to, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. You agree that the sole and exclusive maximum liability to aquapulser.com arising from any product sold on our web site shall be the price of the product ordered. In no event shall aquapulser.com, its directors, officers, employees or other representatives be liable for special, indirect, consequential, or punitive damages related to product sold.