OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
THREE PHASE MCRII SERIES BATTERY CHARGER
Rev: 1.6 03/08/2010 Doc: MAN-3P_MCRII_REV1.6.Doc Page 17 of 29
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6.0 ADJUSTMENTS
The Programmable Setpoints can be programmed either from the Keypad LCD panel or from
a computer connected to the charger through the communication card. Some of the settings
are password protected to prevent unauthorised changes from being implemented. This
password protection is not present when using the computer link.
Setting from the Key-pad
• Hold down MODE/ACK, - and + keys together for more than 5 seconds. This will
take the controller to the programming mode.
• Go to the appropriate Sub-menu by operating the -/+ arrow keys. Select by pressing
the MODE key. Pressing the MODE key again will take the screen to the next item
under the Sub-menu.
• Once the desired Setpoint is displayed, adjust by pressing the -/+ keys on the front
panel key-pad for the required setting.
• To save and exit press BACK key.
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Setting from the Computer
The details are given in the MCRII Remote Communications Manual supplied with the
MCRII Remote Communications Package.
Programmable Set Point Descriptions
Following is a description of the function each adjustable set point.
Sub Menu 1 Float and Boost Charging Settings
The following set points are used to set the charger output voltage settings and to set the boost
operational parameters.
Float Voltage Sets the charger output voltage in float mode
Boost Voltage Sets the charger output voltage in boost mode
Boost Timer Sets the period of one boost cycle.
Battery 1 Boost Activation Current Sets the Battery 1 current level at which Auto Boost is
activated