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5 SETTINGS
Adjustment of the settings of the ChargeMaster Plus can
be made in two different ways:
By means of DIP-switches; see section 5.1;
Via the MasterBus network; see section 5.2.
CAUTION!
Invalid settings of the ChargeMaster Plus can
cause serious damage to your batteries
and/or the connected load! Adjustments of
settings may be undertaken by authorised
personnel only.
5.1
DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
If all dipswitches are in the ‘0’ position, changes can only
be made by via the MasterBus network.
After
dipswitch
settings
have
been
made,
the
ChargeMaster Plus needs to be switched off and on, in
order for the settings to take effect.
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a
in
o
u
tp
u
t
1
&
2
S
m
a
rt
o
u
tp
u
t
3
MasterBus leading
Constant voltage
AGM
GEL
Flooded
AGM spiral
Flooded traction
Flooded calcium
10 starter
Starter
S alternator
Follow main
Follow main + alternator
12V constant voltage
24V constant voltage
12V 3 step+ AGM
12V 3 step+ GEL
12V 3 step+ flooded
12V 3 step+ AGM spiral
ChargeMaster Plus
DIP-switch settings
Example as shown above (24V ChargeMaster Plus):
Main output 1 & 2 => Charging GEL batteries
Smart output3 => Is set to 12V 3 step+
Smart output3 => Charging 12V AGM battery
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ON
C
M
+
Figure 7: ChargeMaster Plus DIP-switch settings
5.2
MASTERBUS FUNCTIONS
Adjustment of the settings of the ChargeMaster Plus can
be made via the MasterBus network (by means of a
remote control panel or an interface connected to a PC
with MasterAdjust software). Some settings can only be
changed via the MasterBus interface.
5.2.1
MasterBus Communication
MasterBus communication can be set to Smart on or
Always on. The table below
explains
the
difference
between these settings.
AC
available
ChargeMaster
Plus mode
MasterBus
communication
MasterBus
powering
Smart
on
Always
on
No
Standby
No
Yes
No
No
On
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Standby
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
On
Yes
Yes
Yes
As can be seen above, the ChargeMaster Plus is a
MasterBus powering device only if AC is available.
5.2.2
Current Control
If the available power at the AC-input is limited. The
ChargeMaster can be configured to reduce input current.
The Current Control level should be set equal or lower
than the value of the external circuit breaker, which
protects the incoming AC power. For example, when the
external AC power is limited by a 6A fuse, the Current
Control level should be set to
≤6 A. The AC input current of
the ChargeMaster Plus will be
reduced to 6A. The Current Control level can be adjusted
by means of MasterAdjust software or the use of an
optional remote control, like the EasyView 5.
5.2.3
MasterShunt
A MasterShunt can be coupled with output 1 of the
ChargeMaster Plus. The actual
measurement data of the
MasterShunt will be used to
charge the batteries. Refer to
the manual of the MasterShunt
how to configure your system.
