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Marine Alternator
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___________________________________________________________________ More current on board Intelligent regulator needed The standard alternator on the main engine is intended for charging the starter battery. Starting the engine requires a high current, but during a very short time, so that the battery remains nearly fully charged. The starter battery can therefore be recharged to its full capacity with a low output alternator and a simple single stage regulator. The charge voltage is in general set at approximately 14 V or 28 V. The service battery in general has a much higher capacity and will often be deeply discharged. At the same time the requirement is to recharge the service battery as fast as possible. This can only be achieved with a high output alternator and increased charge voltage. Under these conditions an intelligent multi step regulator will be needed to avoid early failure of the battery bank. The strong points of Balmar • Breadth of product range and installation flexibility. • Compact and fully isolated alternators. • Internal constant-voltage regulator does not need to be removed when connecting an intelligent external regulator (6-series alternators only). The internal regulator remains available as a back up if ever the external regulator would fail. • The intelligent regulators are completely encapsulated: waterproof, shockproof and ignition protected. The advanced charge curve is the result of many years of experience. Soft ramp Ramp to absorption Ramp to float Calculated bulk Soft start Calculated float Absorption 15 Start delay 14 Charge Voltage More current on board Balmar high output alternators Balmar is the renowned American producer of professional high output alternators, intelligent charge regulators and other accessories. A high output alternator can be an excellent alternative for a small AC generator. The alternator does not require valuable floor space, will cost less and will be more reliable. 13 Advanced Charge Curve 12 11 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Victron Energy B.V. / De Paal 35 / 1351 JG ALMERE / The Netherlands Phone: (+31) (0)36 535 97 00 / Fax: (+31) (0)36 535 97 40 / www.victronenergy.com / e-mail: sales@victronenergy.com

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What to do before installing a high output alternator • Seek the advice of your engine supplier. • The engine to alternator pulley diameter ratio determines at what engine rpm the alternator will begin to charge. If the alternator is required to deliver a substantial output at low engine rpm, check that the engine has sufficient reserve power at low rpm. • Most batteries should not be charged at a rate exceeding 30% of their Ah capacity (example: 120 A max. charge current for 400 Ah battery bank). A high charge rate will reduce service life. If a high charge rate is nevertheless required,...

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More current on board More current on board Dimensions (in inches, 1 inch = 2,54 cm) Side view type 60 Front view series 6 Side view type 604 Side view type 621 Rear view series 6 (delivery with internal regulator, and wiring and connectors as shown, for smart regulator connection) Side view type 94 Front view type 94 Rear view type 94 Standard with 6,8 cm diameter dual vee pulley. Other pulleys and alternators: at request. See Tech Info on www.victronenergy.com for more information. Victron Energy B.V. / De Paal 35 / 1351 JG ALMERE / The Netherlands Phone: (+31) (0)36 535 97 00 / Fax:...

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More current on board Charge regulators ARS-4 and MC-612 • • More current on board • • • • • • • Start delay and soft voltage ramp A time adjustable start delay and soft voltage ramp ensure minimal engine and belt fatigue. 4-step charge characteristic At the end of the bulk phase, the batteries are charged during 36 minutes at high voltage. This additional step in the charge curve is used to bring the battery as quickly as possible to a 80-90% recharged state. The normal absorption period starts after this “fast charge“ phase. (see advanced charge curve on page 1) All time and voltage...

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More current on board Charge regulator ARS-4-H (12 Volt only) Article number More current on board Charge curve ALT072121100 Pro-1 Universal factory program (1) Start delay Soft ramp Bulk voltage (V) (2) Bulk time (3) Absorption voltage (V) (2) Absorption time (3) Float voltage(V) (2) Float time (3) Over voltage alarm (V) Under voltage alarm (V) Battery temperature alarm Alternator temperature alarm) (6) Battery temperature compensation Adjustable output current Voltage sense Alarm Equalisation charge mode Pro-3 Gel cel Pro-2 Deep cycle flooded lead acid Pro-4 Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM)...

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More current on board Charge regulators MC-612-H (12 V) en MC-624-H (24 V) ALT072121000 (MC-612-H) and ALT072241000 (MC-624-H) Charge curve More current on board Article numbers Pro-1 Universal factory program (1) Start delay Soft ramp Bulk voltage (V) (2) Bulk time (3) Absorption voltage (V) (2) Absorption time (3) Float voltage(V) (2) Float time (3) Over voltage alarm (V) Under voltage alarm (V) Battery temperature alarm Alternator temp. alarm) (6) Battery temp compensation Adjustable output current Voltage sense Alarm Advisory alarm Equalisation charge mode Pro-2 Deep cycle flooded lead...

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