12 November 2004 / Masterlink MICC / EN
4 SYNCHRONISATION AND
SETTING THE BATTERY
CAPACITY
See also chapter 8.
4.1 Synchronisation
Although the meter is for many items "self-
learning" it is necessary, for a quick start-up, to
set the meter according to the voltage and
capacity of the installed batteries.
To synchronise the meter with the installed
batteries, charge the batteries after the
installation of the Masterlink MICC for at least
24 hours with an appropriate charger to be sure
the batteries are 100% charged. After this time
the “FLOAT”-LED will be lit indicating the
battery is fully charged. The Masterlink MICC
can now be synchronised with the installed
battery.
4.2 Setting the battery capacity
The factory default for the battery capacity is set
at 200 Ah. For high accuracy of the “time
remaining” function and the “percentage
charged” indication, the meter must be set
according to the battery capacity installed. The
following steps will make sure that the right
battery capacity is set and the readings are as
accurate as possible.
Note: the capacity of the battery can
only be set if the batteries are 100 %
charged. The time remaining function
and the Ah consumed will be reset if the
battery capacity settings are changed.
Press the Select button for 5
seconds until the green Select
indication LED flashes.
Press the Ah-Time button
shortly to display the battery
capacity.
Adjust the required capacity of
the main battery by pressing
the Set-up button
If the Select button is held for
five seconds, the arrow’s
direction in the right part of the
display will change. If the arrow is pointing
downwards (È) the set value can be changed
into lower values by means of the Set-up
button. If the arrow is pointing upwards (Ç) the
set value can be changed into higher values.
If the battery capacity is set and no
buttons are used the Masterlink MICC
will reset to the users menu after 15
seconds.
For 12-volt systems the capacities of all the
installed batteries for the main battery bank can
be added. If a 24-volt battery system is used all
the capacities of the main battery bank are
added and divided by two.
Example:
A main battery bank with two batteries installed
of 12-volt 100 Ah each.
For a 12-volt system the battery capacity must
be set at 200 Ah. For a 24-volt system the
battery capacity must be set at 100 Ah.
The auxiliary (starter) battery capacity doesn’t
need not to be set.
4.3 Setting the battery voltage
Normally it will not be necessary to set the
battery voltage; the meter automatically detects
a 12 or 24-volt main battery system. Special
care must be taken that the battery must be
charged at least 50 % before power up. If this is
not possible or the state of charge of the battery
is unknown the battery voltage needs to be
adjusted.
BATTERY CAP.
200 Ah È
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