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Alternator Temperature Threshold.

 

Controls the setpoint at which point field current is reduced 

when the the alternator temperature sensor indicates an over-temp condition at the alternator. Requires 
temperature sensor installation. Preset at 108

˚

.

Float Voltage.

 

Controls the target voltage for float stage. Adjustment spans from 13.0 to 13.8 volts. 

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.

Float Time.

 

Controls time setting for float mode. Standard value set is 18 minutes. Settings are from 6 

minutes to 12 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.

Low Voltage Alarm.

 

Allows the user to set the trigger voltage for the low voltage alarm. Default set-

ting for the Low Voltage Alarm is 12.7 volts.

Field Threshold - Float To Absorption .

 

Controls the criteria used to determine the field current 

threshold required to cycle between float and absorption 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.

Field Threshold - Bulk To Absorption To Float .

 

Controls the criteria used 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 charge time. Span of ad-
justment 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.

Slope  Voltage  Correction.

 

Adjusts  the  voltage  (in  milivolts)  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.

Battery Temperature Threshold.

 

Controls the setpoint at which point field current is discontinued 

when the the battery temperature sensor indicates an over-temp condition at batteries being sensed. 
Requires temperature sensor installation. Preset at 52°C.

Default Program Settings By Battery Type

UFP

FDC

GEL

AGM

OPS

START DELAY (SECS.)

1

1

1

1

1

SOFT RAMP (SECS.)

60

60

60

60

60

BULK VOLTAGE

14.1

14.6

14.1

14.38

14.6

BULK TIME (MINIMUM)

18 MIN

18 MIN

18 MIN

18 MIN

18 MIN

ABSORPTION VOLTS

13.9

14.4

13.9

14.18

14.4

ABSORPTION TIME (MINIMUM)

18 MIN

18 MIN

18 MIN

18 MIN

18 MIN

FLOAT VOLTS

13.4

13.4

13.7

13.4

13.4

FLOAT TIME (MINIMUM)

18 MIN

18 MIN

18 MIN

18 MIN

18 MIN

FLOAT TIME (MAXIMUM)

12 HRS.

12 HRS.

12 HRS.

12 HRS.

12 HRS.

HIGH VOLTAGE ALARM (VOLTS)

15.2

15.6

15.1

15.38

15.6

LOW VOLTAGE ALARM (VOLTS)

12.7

12.7

12.7

12.7

12.7

MAX BAT. TEMP.

125

˚

F/52

˚

C

125

˚

F/52

˚

C

125

˚

F/52

˚

C

125

˚

F/52

˚

C

125

˚

F/52

˚

C

MAX ALT. TEMP.

226

˚

F/108

˚

C

226

˚

F/108

˚

C

226

˚

F/108

˚

C

226

˚

F/108

˚

C

226

˚

F/108

˚

C

Fv

.

Fb

.

A

F1

.

c

AL

.

L

FF

.

L

AL

.

1

SL

.

P

B1

.

L

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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