UNIVERSAL DIGITAL ADVANCED REGULATOR FITTING INSTRUCTIONS. This new unit is
suitable for 12 and 24 volt operation, obviously to set this unit up as 24 volt on a 12 volt system, would be
catastrophic and all effort is made to ensure this does not happen. The unit comes preset to 12 volt operation as standard, a small electrical bridge must be made in order for the 24V function to be operated. ( see fig 3 code f , for the bridge position )This bridge is not supplied in the regulator box but is Sellotaped to the centre of these instructions ensuring that it cannot accidentally be installed. For 24V installation please fit the bridge as shown on the diagram now !!.
Thank you for purchasing the most advanced and powerful alternator regulator currently available in the world today. Please do not underestimate the effect this device will have on a conventional charging system. It is important to understand that your existing cables and layout may not be up to dealing with the extra performance from the alternator but do not worry, the Advanced Regulator has many safety devices built in to protect your system from damage in the event of the installation being unable to handle the extra performance caused by this device. The software will pick up any problems and disengage the unit and give a warning.
PRE INSTALLATION:
This device is not difficult to install, if a logical,
Because the new regulator has been made to be totally flexible for all battery and alternator types it is important for you to collect the following information about your system. This will enable you to set the Regulator correctly and obtain the maximum results from the device.
Please obtain the following information about your system and fill in the space provided, if nothing else it is about time you knew this information.
Alternator Voltage (12 or 24 volt type) | VOLTS |
Alternator Current (35amp, 55amp etc) | AMPS |
Alternator Type: There are two alternator types, negative and positive rotor field control. Do not worry at this stage, which you have, but it is vital that you identify the correct one before connecting the advanced reg ; this will be dealt with later.
My alternator type is: (Neg or Pos).........................
Battery Type: There are four main battery types: all the settings for these 4 battery types are clearly marked on the Advanced Regulator label. There is a lot of conflicting settings for gel and A.G.M. we have shown the setting recommended by Exide ( the major gel manufacturers ) however there are other companies who disagree with this in the U.S.A. so we have a setting for them also, its best to check with your supplier.
Battery Type selector ( fig 1 )
1)Conventional lead acid batteries, where you have access to the liquid level to maintain and top up the batteries. These may be charged at a faster rate and as such, the high charge setting may be used. By far the fasted charging batteries and the lowest cost. setting. Open lead acid/ traction batteries are the best type for fast charging and long life. 14.8 volts max for up to 8 hrs
2)Sealed Lead acid and some A.G.M batteries, not good for fast charging as cannot replace the water loss associated with fast charging. as such the top voltage is reduced to reduce the water loss , 14.4 volts max
3)Gel batteries ( Exide setting ) require , 14.4 volts
Gel / sealed /A.G.M batteries are not recommended where fast charging is a priority. This is due to there limited ability to absorb high charge currents fast effectively.
4)Gel / some A.G.M settings. Some gel companies in the U.S.A. recommend no more than 14.1 volts so we have a setting for this. some A.G.M. batteries also require this setting.
The new software in the digital regulator automatically calculates the battery bank size, charge state, and alternator output, then using the internal DIGITAL processor sets the timing sequence every time you start the engine.
INSTALLATION:
This is the only hard part, and this will also determine your alternator type, when you have identified the alternator type please fill in the space above. Because there are so many alternators and many are not identifiable, the installation instructions apply to all alternators.
To identify the field control wire: (do not panic about removing an alternator, they are simple devices).
