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Installation By Wire

Install BLACK (#1) Ground Wire

The BLACK Ground Wire (#1 in diagram at right) is included in the four-wire Ford-style plug on the wiring harness and is 
factory installed on regulator packages designated with “H” at the end of the model number. The other end of the Ground 
Wire is fitted with a ring terminal connector. In most applications, this wire can be 
connected directly to the alternator’s ground terminal post. Both alternators and 
regulators must be connected to system ground. 

Install RED (#2) Power Wire

The RED Power Wire (#2 in diagram at right) is included in the four-wire Ford-
style plug and is factory installed on regulator packages designated with “H” at 
the end of the model number. The other end of the Power Wire is fitted with a ring 
terminal connector. In most applications, this wire can be connected directly to 
the alternator’s positive output post. When a diode-type battery isolator is used,  
the  power  wire  must  be  connected  to  the  battery  side  of  the  battery  isolator.  
Power Wire is equipped with 10-amp ATC type fuse. The Power Wire must be 
fused to ensure against damage to the voltage regulator.

Install BROWn (#3) Ignition Wire

The BROWN Ignition Wire (#3 in diagram at right) provides the ON/OFF voltage 
for the regulator. This wire is included in the Ford-style plug at the regulator end 
of the wiring harness. The other end of the wire is fitted with a butt connector. 
Typically, the ignition wire is connected to the ON side of the ignition switch. This 
may be at the actual switch, or to the wire in the existing engine wiring loom that 
delivers switched voltage from the ignition switch. In some cases, an oil pressure switch may be used to activate the regu-
lator. In either case, the regulator’s ignition wire must see zero volts when the engine ignition is switched off.

Install BLUE (#4) Field Wire

The BLUE Field Wire (#1 in diagram at right) provides regulated current to control alternator output. The wire is included 
in the wiring harness Ford-style plug and is pre-connected at the regulator. At the other end of the wire, you’ll find either 
a plug or a ring terminal, depending on the alternator’s field terminal connection. Attach the field wire to the alternator’s 
field terminal.

Install Battery Temperature Sensor (#5 Positive, #6 negative)

The optional Battery Temperature Sensor (MC-TS-B) allows your  ARS-5 voltage regulator to monitor your battery bank 
for changes in battery temperature, and adjust charging voltages to suit. The MC-TS-B sensor includes a 20-foot cable, a 
sensing attachment lug and positive and negative regulator plug-in connectors. To install the MC-TS-B:

Connect sensor lug to the negative post closest to the center of the battery bank. Extend sensor cable to regulator.

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Connect the positive and negative female connectors to the Battery Temperature Sensor on the regulator (#5 is posi-

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tive. #6 is negative). It is essential that the terminals match the polarity of the regulator connection pins (red wire to 
positive terminal and black wire to negative terminal connectors).

Install WHITE Stator-In (#7) And Tach-Out (#8)

When  an  electric  tachometer  is  used,  the  alternator’s  stator  output  will 
provide the electrical pulse needed to drive the tachometer. The ARS-5 
has been designed to provide regulated tach output when the WHITE sta-
tor wire is connected to the regulator’s Stator In (#7 in diagram) terminal 
and the outfeed wire to the electric tachometer is connected to the Tach 
Out terminal (#8 in diagram).  Stator output can also be used to detect 
alternator failure. See Basic Programming information for details. 
When connecting the tachometer to the 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 stators, though, in some cases, the pole count may be 14. See 
alternator manual for specifics. See your tachometer manual for adjust-
ment instructions.

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Содержание ARS-5

Страница 1: ...Balmar ARS 5 provides precise voltage control for Bal mar high output 12 volt alternators and other externally reg ulated P type positive field alternators the ARS 5 features user selectable programs...

Страница 2: ...nd readability of the display The regulator wiring harness is 54 inches long providing a three to four foot radius for mounting Ample airflow is essential for the regulator s proper operation Ensure t...

Страница 3: ...CONNECTED TO THE APPRO PRIATE REGULATOR TERMINAL BAT TEMP 6 For use with optional Battery Tem perature Sensor MC TS B STATOR IN 7 Connect to WHITE wire included in regu lator wiring harness TACHOMETE...

Страница 4: ...t provides regulated current to control alternator output The wire is included in the wiring harness Ford style plug and is pre connected at the regulator At the other end of the wire you ll find eith...

Страница 5: ...dible indicator when the regulator monitors the following conditions Low system voltage high system voltage high alternator temperature high battery temperature temperature conditions are only indicat...

Страница 6: ...section for adjustment instructions Soft Ramp Gently increases voltage to bulk preset levels based on battery program selected 2 Bulk Charge The most aggressive of the charging stages Voltage is held...

Страница 7: ...oard temperature Followed by degrees celsius Indicates in millivolts per degree C per cell voltage compensation for battery temperature Indicates overall regulator hours Followed by hours by tenths an...

Страница 8: ...logies Universal Default UFP Deep Cycle Flooded FdC gel gEL AGM AgL and Optima spiral wound batteries OPS Programming can be done whenever the regulator is active System voltage must be greater than 1...

Страница 9: ...ntry into the Belt Load Manager is indicated by 2 the bEL display on the regulator s LED If you don t wish to adjust the battery programming TOUCH HOLD the RED dot when the regulator is activated 3 RE...

Страница 10: ...egulator provides a ground signal on the dash lamp terminal when the following conditions occur low battery volt age 12 7V high battery voltage 15 5V high battery temperature 52 C or high alternator t...

Страница 11: ...ming mode The Advanced Programming Modes are as follows Start Delay Controls time from regulator activation to start of charging Factory preset at one second Adjustable to a maximum of 999 seconds To...

Страница 12: ...sed to determine field output required to maintain calculated charging mode Factory set at 65 field output Raising FbA shortens calculated bulk charge time Lowering FbA increases calculated bulk charg...

Страница 13: ...ure 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...

Страница 14: ...ests provide an opportunity to isolate the alternator regulator and wir ing harness in order to determine the problem source In order to perform these tests you will need an independent DC meter prefe...

Страница 15: ...at the rear bearing initiate the following test With the key off and the engine off remove the large harness plug from the regulator Insert the end of a short length of electrical wire to the RED conn...

Страница 16: ...ed in shipment in route to BALMAR for repair BALMAR assumes no responsibility for consequential damage or loss or expense arising from these products or any labor required for service or repair BALMAR...

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