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VI. PRESET BATTERY PROGRAMMING
In addition to its Universal (default) factory program, which can be used safely with
most battery types, the MC-612 features programs for: gel, standard lead acid,
deep-cycle lead acid, AGM (absorbed glass mat), Optima (spiral), as well as voltage-
sensitive (halogen) applications.
The MC-612 is equipped with a magnetic reed switch,
embedded in the epoxy potting, which activates the
regulator’s programming. The switch works in two
specific actions, described in the shaded box below:
To set the regulator for your desired battery program:
1.
‘ACTIVATE-HOLD’ the switch. The display will show
the “Pro” mode, indicating that the Program mode
has been activated.
2.
‘HOLD’ while the display scrolls, until the numeric
equivalent to your battery type is displayed on the
LED screen. See Figure 10 to determine which
selectable preset program is most desirable for your
battery technology. Figure 11 provides detailed infor-
mation regarding preset programs.
3.
‘RELEASE’ when the desired value is attained.
4.
Once a value has been chosen, the display will return
to the “Pro” mode. At this point, you can adjust, up or
down, by repeating Steps 1 through 3 until the
numeric display reflects your desired preset program.
If no changes are made, the program you have selected will be locked into permanent memory until modified. The “SAV”
code will be displayed, indicating the program has been locked into memory.
SD Mode 1 - Manufacturer name.
Readout displays “BAL”.
SD Mode 2 - Regulator model.
Readout displays “612”.
SD Mode 4 - Battery type. Readout
displays abbreviated battery type.
SD Mode 5 - Charging stage. Shows
current stage of charging cycle. See
Figure 12 on Page 5.
SD Mode 6 - Battery voltage.
Displays current battery voltage state.
SD Mode 7 - Calculated voltage.
Readout displays voltage target
based on charging stage.
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8 - Short display (SD).
SD Mode 3 - Battery type. Readout
displays program currently in memory.
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9 - Operation of mag-
netic reed switch.
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0 - Selectable battery presets.
Universal Factory Program
(UFP). For multiple battery types.
Flooded Deep Cycle (Fdc). For
deep-cell lead acid batteries.
Sealed Gel Cell (GEL). For
sealed gel batteries.
Absorbed Glass Mat (AGL). For
AGM batteries.
Optima (OPS). For Optima spiral
wound batteries.
Flooded Standard (FSB). For
standard lead acid batteries.
Halogen (HAL). For voltage
sensitive applications.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
‘ACTIVATE-RELEASE’
Refers to the activation and immediate deactivation of the
switch by lowering a magnetic tool (such as a pocket screwdriver with a magnetic
tip -- see Figure 9) onto the upper corner of the switch, and immediately deacti-
vating the switch by removing the magnet from the switch. An LED dot, described
in Figure 9 will indicate switch activation.
‘ACTIVATE-HOLD ... RELEASE’
Typically used during programming, this action
requires holding the magnet to the switch until desired values are shown on the
display. Once the desired setting is reached, the magnet is removed to deactivate
the switch.
Note: Program function will alternately cycle up or down each time the PrA Mode is activat-
ed. If you miss your desired program value, release the switch and re-activate, the cycling
direction will automatically change. Any advanced programming values will be retained with-
in the regulator’s memory until the preset battery programming is reset.
Primary Program Settings
PRG-1
PRG-2
PRG-3
PRG-4
PRG-5
PRG-6
PRG-7
Universal
Deep Cycle
Gel
Absorbed
Optima
Standard
Halogen
Factory
Flooded
Cell
Glass
Spiral
Flooded
Voltage
Mode
Program
Lead Acid
Mat (AGM)
Wound
Lead Acid
Sensitive
Start Delay (Seconds)
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
Ramp Up (Seconds)
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
Bulk Voltage (Max)
14.10
14.60
14.10
14.38
14.60
14.40
14.00
Bulk Time (Minimum)
36 min.
36 min.
36 min.
36 min.
36 min.
36 min.
36 min.
Absorption Voltage
13.90
14.40
13.90
14.18
14.40
14.20
13.80
Absorption Time (Minimum)
36 min.
36 min.
36 min.
36 min.
36 min.
36 min.
36 min.
Float Voltage
13.42
13.35
13.70
13.38
13.40
13.40
13.50
Float Time (Maximum)
6 hr.
6 hr.
6 hr.
6 hr.
6 hr.
6 hr.
6 hr.
High Voltage Alarm
15.20
15.60
15.10
15.38
15.60
15.40
15.00
Low Voltage Alarm
12.80
12.80
12.80
12.80
12.80
12.80
12.80
Max Battery Temperature
125F/52C
125F/52C
125F/52C
125F/52C
125F/52C
125F/52C
125F/52C
Max Alternator Temperature
225F/107C
225F/107C
225F/107C
225F/107C
225F/107C
225F/107C
225F/107C
Equalization (User Prog.)
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
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1 - Preset program values. Voltages shown may vary by +/- 3% from values shown.
Indicates ‘ACTIVATE’