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Advanced Programming Modes
Accessing The Advanced Programming Mode
The ARS-5 provides a broad range of advanced user adjustments in its password-protected Advanced Program mode.
The Advanced Program mode is accessed via the Basic Program mode. To access the Advanced Program mode:
1.
With the regulator activated, TOUCH / HOLD the magnet to the RED dot on the regulator’s epoxy potting.
2.
The regulator will cycle to PRO. RELEASE the magnet from the switch.
3.
The regulator will cycle through all of the Basic Program modes; bA, bEL, dSP and bdL -- followed by three dashes.
4.
TOUCH / HOLD when the three dashes are displayed. The dashes will be replaced by AP0 followed by AP1, and so on.
5.
When the display indicates AP5, RELEASE.
6.
The display will cycle to PrA, indicating entry into the Advanced Programming mode.
Pro INDICATES ENTRY INTO
PROGRAM MODE
bA INDICATES SELECTION
MODE FOR BATTERY TYPE
bEL INDICATES SELECTION
MODE FOR BELT LOAD
MANAGER
dSP INDICATES SELECTION MODE
FOR SHORT/LONG DISPLAY
bdL INDICATES ALTERNATOR
FAILURE ADVISORY (BDL)
--- INDICATES ENTRY INTO
PASSWORD MODE FOR AP MODE
AP1 INDICATES ENTRY INTO
PASSWORD MODE FOR AP MODE
AP5 INDICATES PASSWORD FOR
ADVANCED PROGRAM MODE
PrA INDICATES ENTRY INTO THE
ADVANCED PROGRAM MODE
Making Advanced Programming Adjustments
Once accessed, the Advanced Program mode allows the user to adjust time, voltage and temperature setting for most
operational modes. When the desired mode is indicated, TOUCH/HOLD the magnet to the RED dot on the epoxy potting. When
the reed switch is engaged, the values for the various modes will scroll upward or downward. To reverse the direction of scroll:
1.
REMOVE the magnet from the reed switch.
2.
Wait for the mode indicator to be displayed.
3.
TOUCH/HOLD when the mode indicator is displayed. The values for that mode will begin to scroll in the opposite direction.
Continue to HOLD until the desired value is displayed.
4.
REMOVE the magnet from the RED dot. The mode indicator will be displayed again, followed by the indicator for the next
Advanced Programming mode. The Advanced Programming Modes are as follows:
(PrA) Advanced Program Mode.
Once the correct password is used to unlock the Advanced Program mode,
the PrA display will be immediately followed by Advanced Programming modes. The Advanced Programming
modes include:
(bLc) Start Delay.
Controls time from regulator activation to start of charging. Factory preset at one second.
Adjustable to a maximum of 200 seconds. To reverse direction of scroll, release magnet and wait for LED to
display dLc code. Re-activate switch with magnet and release when desired value is indicated.
(AHL) High Voltage Limit.
Allows user adjustment of the maximum allowable bulk charging voltage.
Adjustment spans from cl to 16 volts. See information for Battery Equalization for more details on AHL
adjustment.
(CL) Compensation Limit.
Controls maximum allowable temperature compensated system voltage.
Adjustment spans from bv to AHL. Default is 14.8 volts. To reverse direction of scroll, release magnet and wait
for LED to display cL code. Re-activate switch and release when desired value is indicated.
(bv) Bulk Voltage.
Controls the target voltage for bulk charge mode. Starts at value set by battery program in
use. Adjustment spans from Av to cL.
To reverse direction to scroll, release magnet and wait for LED to display
bv code. Re-activate switch and release when desired value is indicated.
(b1c) Bulk Time.
Controls time setting for bulk mode. Standard value set is .3 hours (18 minutes). Settings are
from 6 minutes to 6 hours. To reverse direction of scroll, release magnet and wait for LED to display b1c code.
Re-activate switch with magnet and release when desired value is indicated.
(Av) Absorption Voltage.
Controls the target voltage for absorption charge mode. Starts at value set by
battery program in use. Adjustment spans from Fv to bv. To reverse direction of scroll, release magnet and wait
for LED to display bv code. Re-activate and release when desired value is indicated.
