Balmar ARS-5 Installation And Operation Manual

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ARS-5MULTI-STAGEVOLTAGE REGULATORINSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUALBALLARD COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIES, INC.18930 59TH AVE., NE, ARLINGTON, WA 98223ON THE INTERNET: WWW.BALMAR.NET© COPYRIGHT 2010, BALMAR (Revised July, 2011)Safety ConsiderationsAlways disconnect your battery1.banks and ensure that switchesare “OFF” prior to installing yourregulator.Remove loose-fitting clothing or2.jewelry, which could become en-tangled in your motor or other ma-chinery prior to installing regulator.Wear ANSI-approved safety eye-3.wear and protective gear.DO NOT attempt to modify the reg-4.ulator. Modifications could result indamage to your charging system,and will void your warranty.Do not attempt installation if you5.are tired or fatigued.Ensure that the engine has cooled6.before initiating installation.Do not attempt regulator installa-7.tion while using alcohol or medi-cation that could impair your judg-ment or reaction time.Always use the right tool for the8.job. Improper tool use may dam-age regulator or your vessel, andcould result in personal injury.Take time to read the manual.9.Equipment damage and possibleinjuries may result from an incom-plete understanding of the instal-lation and operation of the ARS-5regulator. If you are unfamiliar withmarine electrical systems, consultwith a licensed marine electrician.IntroductionThe 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 featuresuser selectable programs for the following battery types: Deepcycle flooded, gel, AGM and spiral wound (Optima) batteries.In addition, the regulator features a universal default (UFP)program that’s safe for most battery types.In addition to the user selectable preset programs, the ARS-5 features a wealth of advanced programming modes whichmake it possible to tailor charging to a wide variety of environ-ments and battery typesWhen used in conjunction with optional MC-TS-A and MC-TS-B alternator and battery temperature sensors, the ARS-5 fea-tures the ability to monitor and respond to a range of ambienttemperature conditions, including reduction or discontinuationof charging voltages, should a catastrophic over-temperaturecondition occur at the alternator or the batteries.Introduction........................... 1Safety Considerations.......... 1Regulator Installation ........... 2Unpacking Box ..................... 2Locate/Mount Regulator ...... 2Basic Wiring Installation ...... 2Regulator Terminal Layout .. 3Installation By Wire ...........4-5Initial Start Up ....................... 6Regulator Operation ............. 6Regulator Display Modes..... 7Using Magnetic Tool............. 8Regulator Programming ...... 8Basic Programming.............. 8Adjust For Battery Type ....... 8Belt Load Manager ............... 9Short/Long Display ............. 10Failure Avdisory Mode ....... 11Advanced Programming .... 11Unlock Adv. Programming . 11Adjust Adv. Programs ...... 11-12Default Program Settings .. 12Add’l. Regulator Features .. 13Troubleshooting ............14-15Warranty .............................. 16- 1 -RR