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Advanced Programming Modes
Accessing The Advanced Programming Mode
The MC-614 provides a broad range of advanced user adjustments in it’s password-protected Advanced Program Mode. The
Advanced Program mode is accessed via the Basic Program mode. To access the Advanced Program mode:
1.
With the regulator activated, TOUCH/HOLD the magnet to the RED dot on the regulator’s epoxy potting.
2.
The regulator will cycle to PRO. RELEASE the magnet from the switch.
3.
The regulator will cycle through all of the Basic Program modes; bA, bEL, dSP, and bdL followed by three dashes.
4.
TOUCH/HOLD when the three dashes are displayed. The dashes will be replaced by AP0 followed by AP1, and so on.
5.
When the display indicates AP5, RELEASE.
6.
The display will cycle to PrA, indicating entry into the Advanced Programming mode.
Pro
INDICATES ENTRY INTO
PROGRAM MODE
bA
INDICATES SELECTION
MODE FOR BATTERY TYPE
bEL
INDICATES SELECTION
MODE FOR BELT LOAD
MANAGER
dSP
INDICATES SELECTION MODE
FOR SHORT/LONG DISPLAY
bdL
INDICATES ALTERNATOR
FAILURE ADVISORY (BDL)
--- INDICATES ENTRY INTO
PASSWORD MODE FOR AP MODE
AP1
INDICATES ENTRY INTO
PASSWORD MODE FOR AP MODE
AP5
INDICATES PASSWORD FOR
ADVANCED PROGRAM MODE
PrA
INDICATES ENTRY INTO THE
ADVANCED PROGRAM MODE
Making Advanced Programming Adjustments
Once accessed, the Advanced Program mode allows the user to adjust time, voltage and temperature setting for the active
battery program. Adjustments made are semi-permanent meaning they will be saved until the battery program is changed. All
defaults shown below are for the UFP program and will vary depending on which program you have selected. To change the
settings TOUCH/HOLD the magnet to the RED dot on the epoxy potting when the desired mode is indicated. When the reed
switch is engaged, the values for the various modes will scroll upward or downward. To reverse the direction of scroll:
1.
REMOVE the magnet from the reed switch.
2.
Wait for the mode indicator to be displayed.
3.
TOUCH/HOLD when the mode indicator is displayed. The values for that mode will begin to scroll in the opposite direction.
Continue to HOLD until the desired value is displayed.
4.
REMOVE the magnet from the RED dot. The mode indicator will be displayed again, followed by the indicator for the next
Advanced Programming mode.
The Advanced Programming Modes are as follows:
(PrA) Advanced Program Mode.
Once the correct password is used to unlock the Advanced Program mode,
the PrA display will be immediately followed by Advanced Programming modes. The Advanced Programming
modes include:
(dLc) Start Delay.
Controls time from regulator activation to start of charging. Factory preset at one second.
Adjustable to a maximum of 200 seconds.
(AHL) High Voltage Limit.
Controls high voltage alarm threshold. Adjustment spans from cl to 16 volts.
Default is 15.2 volts adjustable in .1 volt increments. See information for Battery Equalization for more details
on AHL adjustment.
(CL) Compensation Limit.
Controls maximum allowable temperature compensated system voltage.
Adjustment spans from bv to AHL. Default is 14.8 volts. Adjustable in .1 volt increments.
(bv) Bulk Voltage.
Controls the target voltage for bulk charge mode. Adjustment spans from Av to cL. Default
is 14.1 volts adjustable in .1 volt increments.
(b1c) Bulk Time.
Controls minimum time in Bulk Mode before entering Calculated Bulk. Standard value set is
.3 hours (18 minutes). Settings are from 6 minutes to 6 hours. Adjustable in .1 hrs (6 minute) increments.
(Av) Absorption Voltage.
Controls the target voltage for absorption charge mode. Adjustment spans from Fv
to bv. 13.9 V default, adjustable in .1 volt increments
(A1c) Absorption Time.
Controls minimum time in Absorption Mode before entering Calculated Absorption.
Standard value set is .3 hours (18 minutes). Settings are from 6 minutes to 6 hrs. Adjustable in .1 hrs (6
minute) increments.
(Fv) Float Voltage.
Controls the target voltage for float stage. Adjustment spans from ALL to Av.
Default is 13.4
volts, adjustable in .1 volt increments.
