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Programming For Short Or Long Display Mode

You can choose the amount of information displayed on the regulator. The information displayed on the short or long dis-
play is detailed on Page 7 of the manual. To adjust the regulator for short or long display:

TOUCH / HOLD when entry into the short/long display selector is indicated by dSP on the regulator’s LED.

1. 

The regulator display will indicate codes Sd (for short display) or Ld (for long display). 

2. 

RELEASE when the display indicates your desired display mode. The display will cycle to dSP. You can re-activate to 

3. 

change your selection, or wait until the regulator cycles to the next programming mode.

INDICATES ENTRY INTO SHORT 
OR LONG DISPLAY MODE

INDICATES END OF BASIC PROGRAMMING MODE

INDICATES SHORT 
DISPLAY MODE

INDICATES LONG 
DISPLAY MODE

dS

.

P

--

.

-

Sd

.

Programming For Alternator Failure Advisory Mode (BDL)

The regulator provides a ground signal on the dash lamp terminal when the following conditions occur: low battery volt-
age (<12.7V), high battery voltage (>15.5V), high battery temperature (>52

˚

C), or high alternator temperature (105

˚

C). In 

addition, the user has the option to send the dash lamp to ground in the event that the stator output drops to zero volts. 

The Regulator’s Default bdL setting is ON. 

Monitoring stator output is an optional function which can be turned on or off 

in the basic programming mode. The regulator’s default setting for the bdL mode is ON, meaning that the stator output is 
being monitored. This function can be used in conjunction with a relay to control a charge indicator lamp.
To enable or disable the stator monitoring function, activate and hold when the bdL mode is indicated. Release when the 
desired setting is shown. NOTE: Stator wire must be connected to the regulator’s Stator-In terminal to use this function.

Ld

.

INDICATES ENTRY INTO ALTERNA-
TOR FAILURE ADVISORY MODE

STATOR OUTPUT 
MONITORING OFF

STATOR OUTPUT 
MONITORING ON

bdL

OFF

On

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notes:

Summary of Contents for ARS-5

Page 1: ...Balmar ARS 5 provides precise voltage control for Bal mar high output 12 volt alternators and other externally reg ulated P type positive field alternators the ARS 5 features user selectable programs...

Page 2: ...nd readability of the display The regulator wiring harness is 54 inches long providing a three to four foot radius for mounting Ample airflow is essential for the regulator s proper operation Ensure t...

Page 3: ...CONNECTED TO THE APPRO PRIATE REGULATOR TERMINAL BAT TEMP 6 For use with optional Battery Tem perature Sensor MC TS B STATOR IN 7 Connect to WHITE wire included in regu lator wiring harness TACHOMETE...

Page 4: ...t provides regulated current to control alternator output The wire is included in the wiring harness Ford style plug and is pre connected at the regulator At the other end of the wire you ll find eith...

Page 5: ...dible indicator when the regulator monitors the following conditions Low system voltage high system voltage high alternator temperature high battery temperature temperature conditions are only indicat...

Page 6: ...section for adjustment instructions Soft Ramp Gently increases voltage to bulk preset levels based on battery program selected 2 Bulk Charge The most aggressive of the charging stages Voltage is held...

Page 7: ...oard temperature Followed by degrees celsius Indicates in millivolts per degree C per cell voltage compensation for battery temperature Indicates overall regulator hours Followed by hours by tenths an...

Page 8: ...logies 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 1...

Page 9: ...ntry into the Belt Load Manager is indicated by 2 the bEL display on the regulator s LED If you don t wish to adjust the battery programming TOUCH HOLD the RED dot when the regulator is activated 3 RE...

Page 10: ...egulator provides a ground signal on the dash lamp terminal when the following conditions occur low battery volt age 12 7V high battery voltage 15 5V high battery temperature 52 C or high alternator t...

Page 11: ...ming mode The Advanced Programming Modes are as follows Start Delay Controls time from regulator activation to start of charging Factory preset at one second Adjustable to a maximum of 999 seconds To...

Page 12: ...sed to determine field output required to maintain calculated charging mode Factory set at 65 field output Raising FbA shortens calculated bulk charge time Lowering FbA increases calculated bulk charg...

Page 13: ...ure Sensor cable is being used replace the female termi 1 nal connectors on the cable with Multi Stack Connectors Ancor Part 230612 Install a standard ON OFF switch in a location that s easily reached...

Page 14: ...ests provide an opportunity to isolate the alternator regulator and wir ing harness in order to determine the problem source In order to perform these tests you will need an independent DC meter prefe...

Page 15: ...at the rear bearing initiate the following test With the key off and the engine off remove the large harness plug from the regulator Insert the end of a short length of electrical wire to the RED conn...

Page 16: ...ed in shipment in route to BALMAR for repair BALMAR assumes no responsibility for consequential damage or loss or expense arising from these products or any labor required for service or repair BALMAR...

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