Amp Manager (AP)
The Amp Manager function enables you to reduce the alternator output by controlling the volt-
age at the field wire. This feature can be used as a method to minimize alternator overheating
in warmer climates, as well as minimizing difficulties with chronic belt slippage. To adjust Amp
Manager values:
1.
‘ACTIVATE-RELEASE’ when display cycles to “AP” (PrA Mode 09). “AP” will be followed by “OFF”
code.
2.
‘ACTIVATE-HOLD’ “OFF” display cycles to “249”. The value “249” represents full field output. The
numeric value on the display will decrease until you RELEASE.
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imately 50% field output, and “75” represents approximately 25% field output.
Equalization Mode (EQ)
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initiated through the advanced programming. It is NOT a standard mode of operation. Once
equalization voltage and time values are saved into the regulator’s programming, the equal-
ization process will start immediately. Once equalization has occurred, the regulator will revert
to its preset program status. The user will need to re-activate equalization mode for subse-
quent anti-sulfation conditioning. For system safety, equalization voltage is limited to 15.8
volts.
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‘ACTIVATE-RELEASE’ “PrA” display cycles to “Ev” followed by “OFF” code.
2.
‘ACTIVATE-HOLD’. “OFF” display cycles to numeric voltage values. When the manufacturer-recom-
mended voltage is reached, RELEASE.
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‘ACTIVATE-RELEASE’ “PrA”. Display cycles to “Ec” followed by “OFF” code.
2.
‘ACTIVATE-HOLD’. “OFF” display cycles to numeric equalization time values. When the manufactur-
er-recommended time value is reached, ‘RELEASE’.
Alternator Constant Mode (ALC)
Emulates tachometer readings on regulator display. Must be activated in Advanced
Programming. To determine proper calibration value, divide 384 by the number of poles in your
alternator. (A 14-pole alternator has a calibration value of 27.)
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2.
‘ACTIVATE-HOLD’. “OFF” display cycles to numeric calibration values. When the proper calibration
value is reached, RELEASE.
Compensation Limit (CL)
When equipped with optional Battery Temperature Sensor, the MC-612 will automatically adjust
charging voltage to compensate for ambient battery temperature. In default mode, the regula-
tor is limited to maximum compensated voltage of 14.8 volts (to minimize the likelihood of over-
voltage shutdown by inverters and combiners). Compensation Limit allows the user to advance
or decrease maximum compensated voltage to suit specific charging system needs.
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‘ACTIVATE-RELEASE’ “PrA” display cycles to “CL”.
2.
‘ACTIVATE-HOLD’. Default voltage value of 14.8 cycles to increasing voltage values. To decrease
voltage values, RELEASE, wait for the voltage value to disappear. Re-activate and hold. When the
proper voltage value is reached, RELEASE.
Explanatory / Advisory Codes
Descriptions for these codes can be found in Figure 17. For additional technical information, see
our Technical Support pages at the Balmar website (http://www.balmar.net). To reset adviso-
ry/diagnostic codes, access the Advanced Programming mode as described at the beginning of
Section VIII. No changes need to be made to programming once the Advanced Programming
mode is accessed. AP mode will cycle three times and return to normal mode. Codes will auto-
matically reset when AP mode is complete.
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7 - Advisory/diagnostic
codes.
CODE 001 -
Factory use only.
CODE 002 -
Factory use only.
CODE 010 -
Wire short at battery #1 tem-
perature sensing terminal.
CODE 011 -
Sensor wire not found at bat-
tery #1 temperature sensing
terminal.
CODE 012 -
Wire short at battery #2 tem-
perature sensing terminal.
CODE 013 -
Sensor wire not found at bat-
tery #2 temperature sensing
terminal.
CODE 014 -
Wire short at alternator tem-
perature sensor terminal.
CODE 015 -
Sensor wire not found at alter-
nator temperature sensor ter-
minal.
CODE 020 -
Battery #1 exceeding recom-
mended temperature limits.
CODE 021 -
Battery #2 exceeding recom-
mended temperature limits.
CODE 022 -
Alternator exceeding recom-
mended temperature limits.
CODE 024 -
Factory use only.
CODE 030 -
Voltage too low at battery.
CODE 031 -
Factory use only.
CODE 032 -
Factory use only.
CODE 040 -
Voltage too high at battery.
CODE 041 -
Factory use only.
CODE 042 -
Factory use only.
CODE 050 -
Open field.
CODE 051* -
Small Engine Mode activated.
CODE 052* -
Amp manager is in operation.
Underlined codes represent those pertaining to
Alarm Output (dash lamp) operation.
Codes highlighted by an asterisk (*) pertain to
Aux. #1 advisory output.
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6 - Equalization Voltage
mode is activated.
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5 - Indicates Amp
Manager Mode.
