Amp Manager
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 overheat-
ing 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 fol-
lowed 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.
Note:
The value “200” represents approximately 75% field output, “150” represents approx-
imately 50% field output, and “75” represents approximately 25% field output.
Equalization Mode
Equalization mode allows owners of some battery types to increase charging voltage for the purpose of minimizing battery sul-
fation.
(Equalization is only suggested for batteries noted as “equalization friendly” in Figure 11 on Page 4).
Consult
your battery manufacturer to determine what equalization time and voltage is best for your specific battery. Equalization must
be initiated through the advanced programming mode. It is NOT a standard mode of opera-
tion. This feature should
ONLY
be used periodically on batteries requiring equalization. Once
equalization voltage AND time values are chosen and saved into the regulator’s programming,
the equalization process will start immediately. Once equalization has occurred, the regulator
will revert to its preset program status. When equalization is once again warranted, the user
will need to re-activate the equalization mode. Equalization voltage is limited to 31.2 volts.
To adjust equalization voltage (PrA Mode 10):
1.
‘ACTIVATE-RELEASE’
“PrA”
display cycles to
“Ev”
followed by
“OFF”
code.
2.
‘ACTIVATE-HOLD’.
“OFF”
display cycles to numeric voltage values. When the manu-
facturer-recommended voltage is reached, RELEASE.
To adjust equalization time (PrA Mode 11):
1.
‘ACTIVATE-RELEASE’
“PrA”.
Display cycles to
“Ec”
followed by
“OFF”
code.
2.
‘ACTIVATE-HOLD’.
“OFF”
display cycles to numeric equalization time values. When the
manufacturer-recommended time value is reached, ‘RELEASE’.
Explanatory / Advisory Codes
The codes in the final mode of the Long Display (LD Mode 14) provide a wide range of advisories regarding regular operations
and possible technical difficulties. The descriptions for these codes can be found in
Figure 17
. For additional technical infor-
mation regarding Explanatory and Advisory codes, see our Technical Support pages at the Balmar website (http://www.bal-
mar.net).
To reset advisory/diagnostic codes, access the Advanced Programming mode as described at the beginning
of Section VIII
.
Codes will automatically reset.
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Figure 17 -
Advisory/diagnostic codes as displayed in LD Mode 14 on the digital numeric readout.
CODE 001 -
Factory use only.
CODE 002 -
Factory use only.
CODE 010 -
Wire short at battery #1 tempera-
ture sensing terminal.
CODE 011 -
Factory use only.
CODE 012 -
Wire short at battery #2 tempera-
ture sensing terminal.
CODE 013 -
Factory use only.
CODE 014 -
Wire short at alternator temperature
sensor terminal.
CODE 015 -
Sensor wire not found at alternator
temperature sensor terminal.
CODE 020 -
Factory use only.
CODE 021 -
Battery #2 exceeding recommended
temperature limits.
CODE 022 -
Factory use only.
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.
Figure 16 -
Equalization
Voltage mode is activated.
3.
RELEASE when desired values are reached. Inversely, the values can be decreased, if desired. ACTIVATE-HOLD while
values decrease. RELEASE when desired value is attained.
4.
The PrA mode will cycle 3 times. Any changes made during those cycles will be saved.
Figure 15 -
Indicates Amp
Manager Mode.
NOTES:
