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Pro INDICATES ENTRY INTO BASIC
PROGRAMMING MODE
bA INDICATES ENTRY INTO
BATTERY TYPE PROGRAM MODE
UFP INDICATES FACTORY DEFAULT
UNIVERSAL FACTORY MODE
Fdc INDICATES PROGRAM FOR
DEEP CYCLE FLOODED BATTERIES
gEL INDICATES PROGRAM FOR
DEEP CYCLE GEL BATTERIES
AgL INDICATES PROGRAM FOR
ABSORBED GLASS MAT BATTERIES
OPS INDICATES PROGRAM
FOR SPIRAL WOUND
(OPTIMA)
Regulator Programming Modes
Using The Magnetic Reed Switch
Access to the ARS-5 regulator’s basic and advanced programming modes is provided by a
magnetic reed switch located in the upper left corner of the regulator’s circuit board. The reed
switch provides selectable control of the regulator’s programming without creating an intrusion
point as is common on many other adjustable voltage regulators currently on the market.
A small screwdriver with a magnet embedded in the tip of the handle is included
to
activate the magnetic reed switch. While any magnetic tipped tool can be used, the
Balmar programming screwdriver does an excellent job as an interfacing tool.
Programming is accomplished by contacting and removing the magnet from the RED dot
affixed to the regulator’s epoxy potting. If the magnet has difficulty activating the reed
switch at that position, try moving the up and down along the length of the reed switch until
the RED LED dot is illuminated at the top of the LED display, between the second and third
display digits. The RED light indicates activation of the reed switch.
Within the basic and advanced programming instructions, activation of the reed switch will be
described by the following actions:
•
TOUCH / RELEASE - Indicates the action of contacting and immediately removing the magnet from the reed switch
•
TOUCH / HOLD - Indicates the action of contacting and holding the magnet to the reed switch
•
TOUCH / HOLD / RELEASE - Indicates the action of contacting and holding the magnet to the reed switch, the
releasing the reed switch be removing the magnet from the RED dot on the epoxy potting
Basic Programming
Programming For Battery Type
The ARS-5 features selectable programs for the following battery technologies; Universal Default (UFP), Deep Cycle
Flooded (FdC), gel (gEL), AGM (AgL), and Optima spiral wound batteries (OPS). Programming can be done whenever the
regulator is active. System voltage must be greater than 12.5V for programming changes to be saved.
When activating the programming mode, keep in mind that the regulator will scroll through the basic programming mode three
times before saving and returning to the operational mode. To adjust the regulator for your battery type:
1.
Turn on the regulator. This may be accomplished by turning the ignition switch at the panel to the ON position. If the
regulator’s BROWN ignition wire is connected to an oil pressure switch, it may be necessary to start the engine to activate
the regulator.
2.
Once the regulator is on and the display is scrolling, TOUCH / HOLD the magnetic end of the programming screwdriver to
the RED dot on the regulator as described above.
3.
Continue to hold the magnet to the RED dot. The letters PRO will appear on the LED.
4.
Continue to hold the magnet to the RED dot. The letters BA will appear on the LED.
5.
Continue to hold the magnet to the RED dot. The LED display will begin to scroll through the various codes.
6.
When the desired battery code is displayed, RELEASE the magnet from the RED dot.
7.
The display will indicate BA once again. At this point, you have the option to re-enter the battery type mode by reapplying
the magnet to the RED dot. Otherwise, the display will cycle to bEL, indicating entry into the Belt Load Manager mode.
