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Battery Equalization
Battery Equalization
Due to the potentially hazardous nature of equalization (the intentional overcharging of batteries to remove sulfation from
the battery plates) we strongly recommend that the process be done at the dock with a voltage-adjustable shorepower
charger. If it is absolutely impossible to do so, equalization can be done with the alternator and regulator by doing the
following:
1.
In Advanced programming, Pra, change the following values.
2.
Cl to a voltage above the desired equalize voltage.
3.
AHL to a voltage above the desired equalize voltage.
4.
Bv to the desired equalize voltage.
5.
Blc to the desired equalize time.
6.
Disconnect ALL battery temperature sensors.
7.
YOU MUST MONITOR THE BATTERIES DURING EQUALIZE PROCESS!
8.
Once the equalization is complete, activate the regulator’s basic programming and reset the battery program
mode to UFP, and allow the program to save. Once saved, access the basic programming mode again and reset
for the desired battery program.
WARNING:
Equalization is a manual process with potential dangers.
Do not leave system
unattended. Check with your Battery Manufacture to see if Equalization is suggested or safe.
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(F1c) Float Time.
Controls minimum time in Float Mode before entering Calculated Float. Standard value set is .3
hours (18 minutes). Settings are from 6 minutes to 6 hrs. Adjustable in .1 hrs (6 minute) increments.
(ALL) Low Voltage Limit.
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 and Absorption.
Controls the field output threshold
required to cycle from Bulk
to Absorb and Absorb to Float. Factory set at 65% of field output. Raising “FbA” shortens calculated bulk and
absorption charge time. Adjusted in 1% increments. Span of adjustment is 16% to 96%.
(FFL) Field Threshold - Float to Absorption.
Controls the field output threshold required to cycle from float to
absorption charging modes. Factory set at 65%. Raising “FFL” increases calculated float charge time. Adjusted in
1% increments. Span of adjustment is 16% to 96%.
(AL1) Alternator Temperature Threshold.
Controls the
Alternator over temperature set point. Requires MC-TS-A
temperature sensor to be connected to the Alt. Temp. #1 and/or Alt. #2 temperature sensor terminals. Preset at
100°C. Spans from 60-128°C. Adjustable in 1°C increments.
(b1L) Battery Temperature Low Threshold.
Controls the Battery over temperature set point. Requires MC-TS-B
temperature sensor to be connected to the Bat. Temp. #1 and or Bat. #2 temperature sensor terminals. Preset at
52°C. Spans from 42-56°C. Adjustable in 1°C increments.
(b1H) Battery Temperature High Threshold.
Controls the Battery under temperature set point. Requires MC-
TS-B temperature sensor to be connected to the Bat. Temp. #1 terminals. Preset at 32°C. Spans from -60 to 42°C.
Adjustable in 1°C increments.
(SLP) Temperature Compensation Slope
. Adjusts the target voltage (Cv) to compensate for battery temperature.
Can be adjusted to meet the needs of unique battery technologies. Consult with the battery manufacturer for
specific slope recommendations. Total voltage compensation is calculated assuming a 6 cell (12V) battery.
Compensation only occurs when a battery temperature sensor is installed. The adjustment range spans from 0 to
8.3 millivolts per degree Celsius, per cell. Default value is 6.0mV/°C/cell.
