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CAUTION: The following instructions are intended for use by experienced marine electrical installers. 

If you are not experienced at installing electrical system components, we recommend the use of a 

qualified marine electrical technician.

Regulator Installation

The following information is intended to provide the installer with the basic information required to complete 

installation. This section of the installation manual will deal with mounting, wiring connections and basic 

programming for battery type. Additional information regarding advanced programming adjustments and 

troubleshooting are addressed later in the manual.

Unpacking the Box

Your Max Charge MC-614-H regulator kit is packaged with the following 
items:

•  Max Charge MC-614 Regulator

•  54” Wiring Harness

•  Fused (1A) Battery Sense Wire Pigtail

•  Magnetic Programming Tool

•  MC-614 Quick Start Guide

If any of the listed items is not included with your regulator kit, call our 

customer service department at 360-435-6100. Please note - If your 

regulator box is marked Max Charge MC-614, without the “H” designation 

your kit will not include the wiring harness or fused battery sense pigtail.

Locate And Mount The Regulator

Choosing a mounting location for your voltage regulator should be determined based on the following factors; 

distance from alternator, distance from inverters, transmitters and other sources of RF noise, convenient access 

and 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 that the regulator is free from 

obstructions that restrict air movement around or below the regulator’s aluminum heat sink. While the regulator 

is designed to operate safely in conditions typical of a marine engine compartment, the regulator may be better 

protected, and easier to use and monitor if mounted outside of the engine compartment. The max operating 

temperature is 90°C.
Should it be necessary to install the regulator further than 54” from the alternator, ensure that any wire extensions 

are properly connected, as resistance in the harness wiring can affect charging efficiency. If harness length must 

reach beyond approximately 8’, replace the RED power and BLUE field wires with larger gauge wire that’s sized to 

ensure voltage drop < 3%.

Basic Wiring Installation

The regulator’s wiring harness includes six wires required for standard installation. Four of those wires are 

connected to the regulator via a Ford-style plug connector that’s pre-installed on the regulator. These wires include 

the Ground (BLACK), Power (RED), Ignition (BROWN), and Field (BLUE). Plug is shown at right.
In addition, the harness includes a separate Stator (WHITE) wire. The proper terminal connection points for this, 

and additional wiring connections, are illustrated on the pin location legend shown and discussed on the following 

pages.

Содержание MAX CHARGE MC-614

Страница 1: ...thing or jewelry which could become entangled in your motor or other machinery prior to installing regulator 3 Wear ANSI approved safety eye wear and protective gear 4 DO NOT attempt to modify the reg...

Страница 2: ...tors distance from alternator distance from inverters transmitters and other sources of RF noise convenient access and readability of the display The regulator wiring harness is 54 inches long providi...

Страница 3: ...E 10 DATA TX 11 DATA RX 12 STATOR IN 13 TACHOMETER OUT 14 BAT 2 TEMP 15 BAT 2 TEMP 16 AUX 1 LAMP 17 DASH LAMP MC 614 Regulator Terminal Layout Magnetic Reed Switch 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 1...

Страница 4: ...ug or a ring terminal depending on the alternator s field terminal connection Attach the field wire to the alternator s field terminal Install Alternator Temperature Sensor The optional Alternator Tem...

Страница 5: ...e 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 stator...

Страница 6: ...gulator s programming tool A small magnet embedded in the top of the screwdriver s handle allows the user to activate the magnetic reed switch By holding the magnet to the RED dot located at the end o...

Страница 7: ...ltage for a set time period specified by the battery program selected Factory set values are 13 9 volts for 0 3 hours 18 minutes and are adjustable with Av and A1c respectively See page 14 7 Calculate...

Страница 8: ...Flooded Halogen Systems Lithium Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Balmar Alternator Models 6 Series Alternators 70A 150A Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes AT Series Alternator 165A 200A Yes Yes Yes Yes 9 Series Large Case A...

Страница 9: ...ER 55 C FACTORY DEFAULT E21 BATTERY 2 TOO HOT OVER 55 C FACTORY DEFAULT E22 ALTERNATOR TOO HOT OVER 107 C E24 VOLTAGE REGULATOR TOO HOT OVER 90 C E33 BATTERY SENSE DIS CONECTED E41 FIELD VOLTAGE TOO H...

Страница 10: ...he reed switch Within the basic and advanced programming instructions activation of the reed switch will be described by the following actions TOUCH RELEASE Indicates the action of contacting and imme...

Страница 11: ...cifics Your battery manufacturer may supply you with a C rate for charging and discharging The maximum amount of charging current your battery can safely handle is determined by multiplying the C Rate...

Страница 12: ...ax b 2 90 Field Max b 3 85 Field Max b 4 80 Field Max b 5 75 Field Max b 6 70 Field Max b 7 65 Field Max b 8 60 Field Max b 9 55 Field Max AL2 2nd Alternator Sensor Mode b2 2nd Battery Sensor Mode Sd...

Страница 13: ...0 INDICATES BLM OFF b 1 INDICATES BLM SETTING 1 FIELD REDUCTION 5 b 2 INDICATES BLM SETTING 2 FIELD REDUCTION 10 b 3 INDICATES BLM SETTING 3 FIELD REDUCTION 15 b 4 INDICATES BLM SETTING 4 FIELD REDUC...

Страница 14: ...croll upward or downward To reverse the direction of scroll 1 REMOVE the magnet from the reed switch 2 Wait for the mode indicator to be displayed 3 TOUCH HOLD when the mode indicator is displayed The...

Страница 15: ...it Allows user control of regulator s low voltage limit Spans between 10 volts and Fv Dropping below ALL causes Dash Lamp to turn on Default is 12 7 volts in 1 volt increments FbA Field Threshold Bulk...

Страница 16: ...on Low Battery Voltage 12 8V Adjustable with ALL See Page 12 High Battery Voltage 15 5V Adjustable with AHL See Page 11 High Alternator Temperature 225 F Adjustable with AL1 See Page 12 Requires insta...

Страница 17: ...An amp meter and a battery hydrometer with a thermometer are also helpful diagnostic tools Voltage Regulator Testing Set your voltmeter to 12VDC and connect the negative lead to the BLACK ground wire...

Страница 18: ...t test Testing the actual output of the alternator is known as Full Field Testing This can be accomplished by jumping a positive 12VDC current to the field terminal at the rear of the alternator This...

Страница 19: ...plication maintenance or modification or b any misuse contrary to the instructions provided with the product or c loss or d malfunctions caused by other equipment or e acts of God Examples of conditio...

Страница 20: ...he world To Find a CDI distribution partner visit www cdielectronics com Both Balmar and CDI Products are manufactured in our ISO 9000 Certified Factory in Huntsville Alabama Please read carefully All...

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