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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.

'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'

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.

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:

'ACTIVATE-HOLD' the switch. The display will show

the "Pro" mode, indicating that the Program mode

has been activated.

'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.

'RELEASE' when the desired value is attained.

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.

Primary Program Settings

Mode

Start Delay (Seconds)

Ramp Up (Seconds)

Bulk Voltage (Max)

Bulk Time (Minimum)

Absorption Voltage

Absorption Time (Minimum)

Float Voltage

Float Time (Maximum)

High Voltage Alarm

Low Voltage Alarm

Max Battery Temperature

Max Alternator Temperature

Equalization (User Prog.)

F F i i g g u u r r e e 1 1 1 1 - Preset program values. Voltages shown may vary by +/- 3% from values shown.

Typically used during programming, this action

F F i i g g u u r r e e 9 9 - Operation of mag-

netic reed switch.

PRG-1

PRG-2

Universal

Deep Cycle

Factory

Flooded

Program

Lead Acid

14.10

14.60

36 min.

13.90

14.40

36 min.

13.42

13.35

6 hr.

15.20

15.60

12.80

125F/52C

225F/107C

Yes

Indicates 'ACTIVATE'

PRG-3

PRG-4

Gel

Absorbed

Cell

Glass

Mat (AGM)

14.10

14.38

36 min.

13.90

14.18

36 min.

13.70

13.38

6 hr.

15.10

15.38

12.80

125F/52C

225F/107C

- 4 -

SD Mode 1 - Manufacturer name.

Readout displays "BAL".

SD Mode 2 - Regulator model.

Readout displays "612".

SD Mode 3 - Battery type. Readout

displays program currently in memory.

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.

F F i i g g u u r r e e 8 8 - Short display (SD).

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.

F F i i g g u u r r e e 1 1 0 0 - Selectable battery presets.

PRG-5

PRG-6

Optima

Standard

Spiral

Flooded

Wound

Lead Acid

14.60

14.40

36 min.

14.40

14.20

36 min.

13.40

6 hr.

15.60

15.40

12.80

125F/52C

225F/107C

Yes

PRG-7

Halogen

Voltage

Sensitive

14.00

36 min.

13.80

36 min.

13.50

6 hr.

15.00

12.80

125F/52C

225F/107C