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ASC+ System Auto Split Charge & Engine Start Protect

User Guide and Installation Instructions

Document No 13362 Issue 04

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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Type Approval – Information

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System overview

Equipment description

Controller module

User switch panel

Control cables

Contactor type & rating

Power cables

Installation 7

Choosing a location

Control module installation

Contactor installation

Switch installation

Safety Notices

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Installation sequence

Testing the assembly

System operation

ESP (Engine Start Protect) operation

Manual de-isolation (turn system on)

Manual isolation (turn system off)

Low battery (ESP) protection

Battery isolated, and “sleep mode” power consumption

ASC (Auto Split Charge) operation

Using Battery Link (Emergency / Assured Start) function

ASC standard operation

ASC dual sense operation

ASC battery protect

ASC overvoltage protection

Fault finding and flow charts

ESP (Engine Start Protect) options

Spares 20

Summary of Contents for 90944

Page 1: ...0 Antares Europe Limited Chiltern Hill Chalfont St Peter Gerrards Cross Bucks SL9 9UQ UK Tel 44 0 1753 890888 Fax 44 0 1753 891260 email support antares co uk web site www antares co uk Electronic versions of this manual are available from http www antares co uk technical index htm ASC Universal Split Charge Isolator Protector System Document No 13362 Issue 04 Page 1 of 21 ...

Page 2: ...ion 7 Contactor installation 7 Switch installation 7 Safety Notices Error Bookmark not defined Installation sequence 8 Testing the assembly 10 System operation 12 ESP Engine Start Protect operation 12 Manual de isolation turn system on 12 Manual isolation turn system off 12 Low battery ESP protection 12 Battery isolated and sleep mode power consumption 12 ASC Auto Split Charge operation 13 Using B...

Page 3: ... power wiring The best way to provide this protection is normally by fusing at the source of the potential fault current which in most cases is the connected vehicle battery Bear in mind that any fuses may have to carry cranking current may also be required to carry the maximum alternator output without rupture In most 12 volt van applications a 350amp MEGA fuse on the starter battery a 300amp Ant...

Page 4: ...articular EMC standards that apply Non approved conditions of use This unit may be suitable for use in other applications but it can only be supplied as a component in this respect in which case the type approval does not apply If the unit is used in this way then it is supplied solely on the condition that it is the responsibility of the manufacturer of the apparatus to ensure that the apparatus ...

Page 5: ...module contains the following Micro controller and necessary components to power operate the system Connection point for the primary contactor Connection point for the secondary contactor Connection point for the user switch panel Connection point for the low power permanent feed e g clock alarm Connection point for the ignition input User switch panel This panel see Figure 1 contains the followin...

Page 6: ...actor contacts rating System No DC Voltage Operating Voltage Range System current draw IQ mA State change Pulse current Continuous Current Peak current 5 Sec Max Cranking Current Heavy Load 3 Min Max 90907 12V 8V 16V 28 8 1 1 6A 125A 800A 600A 280A 90908 12V 8V 16V 28 8 1 2 6A 250A 1500A 1200A 650A 90917 24V 18V 32V 28 8 1 0 8A 125A 800A 600A 280A 90918 24V 18V 32V 28 8 1 1 5A 250A 1500A 1200A 650...

Page 7: ...eas where condensation is likely Areas subject to high temperature or vibration must also be avoided if performance and reliability are not to be impaired Control module installation The controller module must be mounted in the cab area a location behind the dashboard is ideal Contactor installation The contactor assemblies may be mounted close to the batteries loads but exposure to road spray or ...

Page 8: ...r marked Control Do not connect the blue option ignition wire at this stage Step 3 Do not plug the 4 way looms into the controller until the free ends have been wired to the contactor Carry out the following for the Primary and secondary contactor Using the two supplied 4 way looms 82524 connect the free ends of the 4 way loom to the wire ends from the contactor assembly in the following order 1 B...

Page 9: ...from memory Once this is completed both switch indicator LEDs flash twice to indicate a successful read For other flash patterns see Error Reference source not found on Page 14 Step 5 Connect the engine loads that were disconnected in the previous step to the primary contactor Load Positive stud Step 6 Connect one end of power cable Power Cable B see Figure 2 not normally supplied to the secondary...

Page 10: ...in powered when the battery is isolated e g clock radio central locking Note that any connected devices will continue to drain the battery Step 9 Testing the assembly Momentarily press the Engine Battery On Off switch the primary contactor should close and the engine loads should now be powered the Engine Battery On Off LED should be on Press and hold in the Engine Battery On Off switch for a mini...

Page 11: ...ASC System Auto Split Charge Engine Start Protect User Guide and Installation Instructions Document No 13362 Issue 04 Page 11 of 21 Figure 2 ...

Page 12: ... to 3 seconds 0 2 sec 0 2 sec Low battery ESP protection When the ignition is Off and the battery voltage is below 24 4 volts 12V systems 12 2 volts a 3 minute timer starts at the end of this time period the primary ESP contactor is pulsed open During the 3 minute period the Engine Battery On Off switch LED will flash as stated in the table below The timer will be cancelled if the ignition is turn...

Page 13: ...nk the Battery Positive terminal and the Load Positive terminal The Battery Link switch LED will illuminate to indicate that the batteries are linked The ASC contactor remains closed until the battery voltage falls to a level which indicates that the MAIN battery is being discharged At this point the ASC contactor will be pulsed open See Table 2 for open close voltages Note When a charging voltage...

Page 14: ...LED will indicate the contactor Off state If the contactor is closing but the switch LED is indication an Off condition check the primary ESP contactors in line fuses and associated wiring Power on flash pattern 2 or 5 flashes Whenever the control module has powered applied calibration data is read from memory Once this is completed both switch indicator LEDs flash twice to indicate a successful r...

Page 15: ...System Auto Split Charge Engine Start Protect User Guide and Installation Instructions Document No 13362 Issue 04 Page 15 of 21 Battery Link switch LED flow chart when the switch has been operated Figure 3 ...

Page 16: ...stem Auto Split Charge Engine Start Protect User Guide and Installation Instructions Document No 13362 Issue 04 Page 16 of 21 Battery Link switch LED flow chart when the switch has not been operated Figure 4 ...

Page 17: ... Auto Split Charge Engine Start Protect User Guide and Installation Instructions Document No 13362 Issue 04 Page 17 of 21 Engine Battery On Off switch LED flow chart when the switch has not been operated Figure 5 ...

Page 18: ... as stated in the table below Time Lamp on time Lamp off time 1st stage 1 sec 1 sec 2nd Stage 0 5 sec 0 5 sec Final Stage 0 2 sec 0 2 sec Should any of the following events occur during the timed period then the timer will be cancelled or re started Taking the blue option wire to a positive voltage e g ignition on Pressing Engine Battery switch Raising the battery voltage e g charger connected See...

Page 19: ... which will be shown on the product label The variable parameters their default values are listed below ESP settings Parameter Default Alternative settings Auto close on battery stud Disabled Enabled when charging voltage detected Auto close on load stud Disabled None Timed disconnect enable disable Disabled Enabled when ignition is off Timed disconnect timed period Not applicable May be set in th...

Page 20: ... Ignition off forces ASC off Disabled Enabled Battery sensing battery present or absent Enabled Disabled Assured start activation External switch Crank signal input or Automatic detection Switching hysteresis Standard May be set in the range 0 1 to 2 0 volts Spares 12V System spares Antares Part No Description Type Value 80244 Contactor 12V 125A Latching 80298 Contactor 12V 250A Latching 81333 Swi...

Page 21: ...roller The controller a black box approximately 100mm x 70mm has a label on the front this label contains two numbers that identify the controller s hardware HW and software SW and therefore function and options fitted e g HW 81744 01 SW 17164 02 Both of these numbers must be quoted when requesting a replacement Note 2 Mixed contactors On all systems the contactor ratings not voltage can be mixed ...

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