What term describes an ignition system that ignites fuel without a pilot?

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Direct ignition describes lighting the fuel directly with an igniter, without needing a standing pilot flame. The ignition source (spark or hot surface) activates as the fuel-air mix is released, so the flame starts immediately rather than waiting for a pilot to light the main burner. This setup is common in modern flame effects because it’s faster, reduces pilot gas usage, and often simplifies maintenance. The other terms don’t describe how the fuel is ignited: an emergency stop stops the system; enable is a control to allow operation; fire refers to the flame itself, not the ignition method.