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Programming The Max Field Percentage (Belt Load Manager)
The MC-618 provides the ability to manage regulator field potential, making it possible to govern the horsepower loads
placed
on the drive belt(s) by the alternator. Previousy known as the Belt Load Manager, the Max Field % can also be used to protect
the alternator from extraordinary load created by a battery load that’s too large for the alternator’s capacity. The Max Field
Percentage is accessed in the basic programming mode, directly after the battery type programming mode. The Belt Load
Manager can be accessed at the same time the battery program is set, or by itself.
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:
1.
Turn on the regulator. If the
regulator’s BROWN ignition wire is connected to an oil pressure switch, it may be necessary to
start the engine to activate the regulator.
2.
If the battery type program has been adjusted, TOUCH/HOLD when entry into theMax FIeld % is indicated by the FEL
display on the regulator’s LED.
3.
If you don’t wish to adjust the battery programming, TOUCH/HOLD the RED dot when the regulator is activated. RELEASE
when the Pro display is indicated. The regulator will indicate bA, for battery type, and will cycle to FEL.
4.
TOUCH/HOLD. The regulator display will indicate F-0 (indicating that the Max Field Percentage is off - or 100%). Continue
to HOLD the regulator display to scroll through seven settings. Each setting decreases the field potential by approximately
seven percent.
5.
RELEASE when the display indicates your desired level of field reduction. The display will cycle to bEL. You can re-
activate
to change your selection, or wait until the regulator cycles to the next programming mode.
6.
If no other changes are made to the Belt Load Manager program, the regulator will cycle to the next programming
mode.
FEL
INDICATES ENTRY INTO
BELT LOAD MANAGER MODE
F-0
INDICATES
FEL
OFF. (Max =
100%)
F-1
INDICATES
FEL
SETTING #1.
FIELD REDUCTION 5%.
F-2
INDICATES
FEL
SETTING #2.
FIELD REDUCTION 10%.
F-3
INDICATES
FEL
SETTING #3.
FIELD REDUCTION 15%.
F-4
INDICATES
FEL
SETTING #4.
FIELD REDUCTION 20%.
F-5
INDICATES
FEL
SETTING #5.
FIELD REDUCTION 25%.
F -6
INDICATES
FEL
SETTING
#6. FIELD REDUCTION 30%
F-7
INDICATES
FEL
SETTING #7.
FIELD REDUCTION 35%.
F-8
INDICATES
FEL
SETTING #8.
FIELD REDUCTION 40%
F-9
INDICATES
FEL
SETTING #9.
FIELD REDUCTION 45%
Programming For Short or Long Display Mode
You can choose the amount of information displayed on the regulator. The information displayed on the short or long display is
detailed on Page 13
of the manual. To adjust the regulator for short or long display:
1.
TOUCH/HOLD when entry into the short/long display selector is indicated by dSP on the regulator’s LED.
2.
The regulator display will indicate codes Sd (for short display) or Ld (for long display).
3.
RELEASE when the display indicates your desired display mode. The display will cycle to dSP. You can re-activate to
change your selection, or wait until the regulator cycles to the next programming mode.
dSP
INDICATES ENTRY INTO SHORT
OR LONG DISPLAY MODE
Sd
INDICATES SHORT
DISPLAY MODE
Ld
INDICATES LONG
DISPLAY MODE
Programming For Alternator Failure Advisory Mode (BDL)
The regulator provides a ground signal on the dash lamp terminal when the following conditions occur: low battery voltage
(<12.7V), high battery voltage (>15.5V), high battery temperature (<52°C), or high alternator temperature (105°C). In
addition, the user has the option to send the dash lamp ground in the event that the stator output drops to zero volts. The
Regulator’s Default bdL setting is ON. Monitoring stator output is an optional function which can be turned on or off in the basic
programming mode. The regulator’s default setting for the bdL mode is ON, meaning that the stator output is being monitored.
This function can be used in conjunction with a relay to control a charge indicator lamp.
1.
To enable or disable the stator monitoring function, activate and hold when the bdL mode is indicated.
2.
Release when the desired setting is shown. NOTE: Stator wire must be connected to the regulator’s Stator-In terminal to
use this function.
bdL
INDICATES ENTRY INTO
ALTERNATOR FAILURE
ADVISORY MODE
OFF
STATOR OUTPUT
MONITORING OFF
ON
STATOR OUTPUT
MONITORING ON
