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Battery Equalization
Due to the hazardous nature of equalization (the intentional overcharging of batteries to remove sulfation from the battery
plates) we strongly recommend that the process be done at the dock with a voltage-adjustable shorepower charger. If it is
absolutely impossible to do so, equalization can be done with the alternator and regulator by doing the following:
1.
In Advanced programming, Pra, change the following values.
2.
Cl to a voltage above the desired equalize voltage.
3.
AHL to a voltage above the desired equalize voltage.
4.
Bv to the desired equalize voltage.
5.
Blc to the desired equalize time.
6.
Disconnect ALL battery temperature sensors.
7.
YOU MUST MONITOR THE BATTERIES DURING EQUALIZE PROCESS!
8.
Once the equalization is complete, activate the regulator’s basic programming and reset the battery program
mode to UFP, and allow the program to save. Once saved, access the basic programming mode again and reset
for the desired battery program.
WARNING: EQUALIZATION IS A MANUAL PROCESS WITH POTENTIAL DANGERS.
DO NOT LEAVE SYSTEM UNATTENDED.
(A1c) Absorption Time.
Controls time setting for absorption mode. Standard value set is .3 hrs (18 minutes).
Settings are from 6 minutes to 6 hours. To reverse direction of scroll, release magnet and wait for LED to display
a1c code. Re-activate switch with magnet and release when desired value is indicated.
(Fv) Float Voltage.
Controls the target voltage for float stage. Adjustment spans from ALL to Av.
Default is based
on battery program selected. To reverse direction of scroll, release magnet and wait for LED to display Fv code.
Re-activate switch and release when desired value is indicated.
(F1c) Float Time.
Controls time setting for float mode. Standard value set is .3 hrs (18 minutes). Settings are from
.1 hrs (6 minutes) to 6 hours. To reverse direction of scroll, release magnet and wait for LED to display F1c code.
Re-activate switch with magnet and release when desired value is indicated
(ALL) Low Voltage Limit.
Allows user control of regulator’s low voltage limit. Spans between 10 volts and Fv.
(FbA) Field Threshold - Bulk To Absorption.
Controls the criteria used to determine field output required to
maintain calculated bulk charge mode. Factory set at 65% field output. Raising “FbA” shortens calculated bulk
charge time. Lowering “FbA” increases calculated bulk charge time. Span of adjustment is 16% to 96%. to reverse
direction of scroll, release magnet and wait for LED to display “FbA” code. Re-activate switch and release when
desired value is indicated.
(FFL) Field Threshold - Float to Absorption.
Controls the criteria used to determine the field current threshold
required to cycle between absorption and float charging modes. Factory set at 65%. Raising “FFL” increases
calculated float charge time. Adjusted in 1% increments. Span of adjustment is 16% to 96%. To reverse direction of
scroll, release “FFL” code. Reactivate switch with magnet and release when desired value is indicated.
(AL1) Alternator Temperature Threshold.
Controls the set point at which point field current is reduced when the
alternator temperature sensor indicates an over-temp condition at the alternator. Requires temperature sensor
installation. Preset at 100°. Spans from 60-128 degrees Celsius.
(b1L) Battery Temperature Threshold.
Controls the set point at which point field current is discontinued when
the battery temperature sensor indicates an over-temp condition at batteries being sensed. Requires temperature
sensor installation. Spans from 42-56 degrees Celsius.
(SLP) Slope Voltage Correction.
Adjusts the voltage (in millivolts) the regulator uses when monitoring battery
temperature sensing. Can be custom adjusted to meet the needs of unique battery technologies. Consult with
battery manufacturer for specific slope voltage recommendations. Spans from 0 to 8.3 millivolts per degree Celsius.
