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BAL

 Indicates Balmar

614

 Indicates Model MC-614

UFP

 Indicates regulator’s default Universal Factory Program. Display will vary based on program selected.

b-0

 Indicates the regulator’s Belt Load Manager setting. Ranges from b-0 to b-9

-b-

  Indicates stage of charge. “-b-” indicates bulk. “-A-” indicates absorption. “-F-” indicates float. “-r-” indicates ramp.

bv

 Indicates system Battery Voltage. Followed by actual voltage reading.

Cv

 Indicates Calculated Voltage (Target voltage based on preset program levels). Followed by voltage reading.

b1

 Indicates Battery #1 Temperature. Followed by NC (not connected), or temperature in Celsius.

AL

 Indicates Alternator #1 Temperature. Followed by NC (not connected), or temperature in Celsius.

b2

 Indicates Battery #2 Temperature. Followed by NC (not connected), or temperature in Celsius.

E10

 BATTERY #1 SENSOR

CABLE SHORTED

E11

 BATTERY #1 TEMP. SENSOR

CABLE OPEN OR NOT FOUND

E12

 BATTERY #2 TEMP. SENSOR

CABLE SHORTED

E13 

BATTERY #2 TEMP. SENSOR

CABLE OPEN OR NOT FOUND

E14 

ALTERNATOR #1 TEMP.

SENSOR CABLE SHORTED

The regulator’s three digit alphanumeric LED display provides a scrolling view of charging status. Under normal operation, 

the display will indicate the following:

E15

 ALTERNATOR #1 TEMP. 

SENSOR CABLE OPEN OR NOT 

FOUND

E20

 BATTERY #1 TOO HOT OVER 

55°C. FACTORY DEFAULT

E21

 BATTERY #2 TOO HOT. OVER

55°C. FACTORY DEFAULT

E22 

ALTERNATOR TOO HOT. 

OVER 107°C

E24

 VOLTAGE REGULATOR TOO 

HOT. OVER 90°C

E33

 BATTERY SENSE DIS-

CONECTED

E41

 FIELD VOLTAGE TOO HIGH

E42 

STATOR VOLTAGE TOO 

HIGH

E51

 SMALL ENGINE MODE IS IN 

OPERATION

E52

 BELT LOAD MANAGER IS IN 

OPERATION

In addition to the information provided in the basic display shown above, the MC-614 long display provides the following data. 

The long display is accessed during basic programming, which will be discussed in the next section of the manual.

FE

 Indicates the percentage of field output to the alternator. The higher the percentage, the greater the output.

r4.1

 Indicates regulator’s software revision code.

SP

 Indicates internal regulator temperature. Followed by degrees Celsius. 

SLP

 Indicates, in millivolts, the value used to control voltage compensation for battery temperature.

Hr.

 Indicates overall regulator hours. Followed by hours and hours in hundreds of hours. 

FbA 

Indicated field threshold from bulk to absorption. Factory set at 65%. Adjust in advanced programming mode.

FFL

 Indicates field threshold from float to absorption.

E

 Indicates System advisory codes. Individually numbered codes are defined below.

The following advisory codes can be used to determine possible system errors or to identify specific operational modes. Note 

that E codes are cumulative and will be held in memory until cleared. Codes can be cleared by  entering dSP and letting it save. 

Display settings DO NOT need to be changed. See basic

programming for more info.

Regulator Display Modes - Short Display / Long Display

Summary of Contents for MAX CHARGE MC-614

Page 1: ...thing or jewelry which could become entangled in your motor or other machinery prior to installing regulator 3 Wear ANSI approved safety eye wear and protective gear 4 DO NOT attempt to modify the reg...

Page 2: ...tors distance from alternator distance from inverters transmitters and other sources of RF noise convenient access and readability of the display The regulator wiring harness is 54 inches long providi...

Page 3: ...E 10 DATA TX 11 DATA RX 12 STATOR IN 13 TACHOMETER OUT 14 BAT 2 TEMP 15 BAT 2 TEMP 16 AUX 1 LAMP 17 DASH LAMP MC 614 Regulator Terminal Layout Magnetic Reed Switch 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 1...

Page 4: ...ug or a ring terminal depending on the alternator s field terminal connection Attach the field wire to the alternator s field terminal Install Alternator Temperature Sensor The optional Alternator Tem...

Page 5: ...e alternator stator output it will be necessary to determine the number of poles in the alternator in order to properly adjust your tachometer Most Balmar alternators feature 12 pole rotors and stator...

Page 6: ...gulator s programming tool A small magnet embedded in the top of the screwdriver s handle allows the user to activate the magnetic reed switch By holding the magnet to the RED dot located at the end o...

Page 7: ...ltage for a set time period specified by the battery program selected Factory set values are 13 9 volts for 0 3 hours 18 minutes and are adjustable with Av and A1c respectively See page 14 7 Calculate...

Page 8: ...Flooded Halogen Systems Lithium Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Balmar Alternator Models 6 Series Alternators 70A 150A Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes AT Series Alternator 165A 200A Yes Yes Yes Yes 9 Series Large Case A...

Page 9: ...ER 55 C FACTORY DEFAULT E21 BATTERY 2 TOO HOT OVER 55 C FACTORY DEFAULT E22 ALTERNATOR TOO HOT OVER 107 C E24 VOLTAGE REGULATOR TOO HOT OVER 90 C E33 BATTERY SENSE DIS CONECTED E41 FIELD VOLTAGE TOO H...

Page 10: ...he 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 imme...

Page 11: ...cifics Your battery manufacturer may supply you with a C rate for charging and discharging The maximum amount of charging current your battery can safely handle is determined by multiplying the C Rate...

Page 12: ...ax b 2 90 Field Max b 3 85 Field Max b 4 80 Field Max b 5 75 Field Max b 6 70 Field Max b 7 65 Field Max b 8 60 Field Max b 9 55 Field Max AL2 2nd Alternator Sensor Mode b2 2nd Battery Sensor Mode Sd...

Page 13: ...0 INDICATES BLM OFF b 1 INDICATES BLM SETTING 1 FIELD REDUCTION 5 b 2 INDICATES BLM SETTING 2 FIELD REDUCTION 10 b 3 INDICATES BLM SETTING 3 FIELD REDUCTION 15 b 4 INDICATES BLM SETTING 4 FIELD REDUC...

Page 14: ...croll 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...

Page 15: ...it Allows user control of regulator s low voltage limit Spans between 10 volts and Fv Dropping below ALL causes Dash Lamp to turn on Default is 12 7 volts in 1 volt increments FbA Field Threshold Bulk...

Page 16: ...on Low Battery Voltage 12 8V Adjustable with ALL See Page 12 High Battery Voltage 15 5V Adjustable with AHL See Page 11 High Alternator Temperature 225 F Adjustable with AL1 See Page 12 Requires insta...

Page 17: ...An amp meter and a battery hydrometer with a thermometer are also helpful diagnostic tools Voltage Regulator Testing Set your voltmeter to 12VDC and connect the negative lead to the BLACK ground wire...

Page 18: ...t test Testing the actual output of the alternator is known as Full Field Testing This can be accomplished by jumping a positive 12VDC current to the field terminal at the rear of the alternator This...

Page 19: ...plication maintenance or modification or b any misuse contrary to the instructions provided with the product or c loss or d malfunctions caused by other equipment or e acts of God Examples of conditio...

Page 20: ...he world To Find a CDI distribution partner visit www cdielectronics com Both Balmar and CDI Products are manufactured in our ISO 9000 Certified Factory in Huntsville Alabama Please read carefully All...

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