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Regulator Programming Modes
Using The Magnetic Reed Switch
Access to the ARS-5 regulator’s basic and advanced programming modes is provid-
ed 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 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
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switch
TOUCH / HOLD - Indicates the action of contacting and holding the magnet to the reed switch
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TOUCH / HOLD / RELEASE - Indicates the action of contacting and holding the magnet to the reed switch,
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then 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:
Turn on the regulator. This may be accomplished by turning the ignition switch at the panel to the ON position. If the
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regulator’s BROWN ignition wire is connected to an oil pressure switch, it may be necessary to start the engine to
activate the regulator.
Once the regulator is on and the display is scrolling, TOUCH / HOLD the magnetic end of the programming screw-
2.
driver to the RED dot on the regulator as described above.
Continue to hold the magnet to the RED dot. The letters PRO will appear on the LED.
3.
Continue to hold the magnet to the RED dot. The letters BA will appear on the LED.
4.
Continue to hold the magnet to the RED dot. The LED display will begin to scroll through the various battery codes.
5.
When the desired battery code is displayed, RELEASE the magnet from the RED dot.
6.
The display will indicate BA once again. At this point, you have the option to re-enter the battery type mode by re-
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applying the magnet to the RED dot. Otherwise, the display will cycle to bEL, indicating entry into the Belt Load Man-
ager mode.
INDICATES ENTRY INTO BASIC
PROGRAMMING MODE
INDICATES ENTRY INTO BATTERY
TYPE PROGRAM MODE
INDICATES FACTORY DEFAULT
UNIVERSAL FACTORY MODE
INDICATES PROGRAM FOR DEEP
CYCLE FLOODED BATTERIES
INDICATES PROGRAM FOR DEEP
CYCLE GEL BATTERIES
INDICATES PROGRAM FOR AB-
SORBED GLASS MAT BATTERIES
INDICATES PROGRAM FOR
SPIRAL WOUND (OPTIMA)
gE
.
L
Pr
.
o
Ag
.
L
bA
.
bE
.
L
OP
.
S
UF
.
P
Fd
.
c
INDICATES ENTRY INTO THE REGULATOR’S BELT LOAD MANAGER MODE.
