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Additional Regulator Features
Small Engine Mode
In situations where additional power is needed for propulsion, the ARS-5 provides the option to manually reduce regula-
tor field output by approximately one half. This option, called Small Engine Mode, can be accessed by creating a direct
pathway between the positive and negative Alternator Temperature Sensor terminals. This
can be done by splicing into the positive and negative wires of the Alternator Temperature
Sensor cable (MC-TS-A) with a switched wire. With the switch in the OFF position, the
Alternator #1 Temperature Sensor will work normally. With the switch in the ON position,
the regulator will reduce field output by approximately 50%.
To enable the Small Engine Mode:
If the Alternator Temperature Sensor cable is being used, replace the female termi-
1.
nal connectors on the cable with Multi-Stack Connectors (Ancor Part # 230612).
Install a standard ON/OFF switch in a location that’s easily reached from the helm.
2.
Run wires from the switch back to the positive and negative terminals of the Alterna-
3.
tor Temperature Sensor terminals.
Add appropriate connectors to the switched wires and connect to the positive and
4.
negative terminal connections.
Dash Lamp
The ARS-5 provides a Dash Lamp circuit that’s capable of providing a signal to a user supplied and installed audible or
visual alert if the following issues were to occur while the regulator is in operation;
Low Battery Voltage <12.7V
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High Battery Voltage >15.5V
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High Alternator Temperature >226
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F/ 108
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C (Requires installation of MC-TS-A sensor.) Temperature adjustable.
High Battery Temperature >125
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F/52
˚
C (Requires installation of MC-TS-B sensor cable.)
Alternator Failure (No voltage on stator).
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