Antares ASC+ User's Manual And Installation Instructions

Auto split charge & engine start protect

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Auto Split Charge & Engine Start Protect

User Guide and Installation Instructions

Applies to Part Nos 90944, 90945, 90946, 90947

FM 37786

ISO 9001:2000

Antares (Europe) Limited

Chiltern Hill

Chalfont St Peter

Gerrards Cross

Bucks.

SL9 9UQ

Tel: +44 (0) 1753 890888

Fax: +44 (0) 1753 891260

email: support@antares.co.uk

web site: www.antares.co.uk

Electronic versions of this manual are available from:

http://www.antares.co.uk/technical/index.htm

Document No 13362 Issue 04

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Page 1 ASC+ Auto Split Charge & Engine Start Protect User Guide and Installation Instructions Applies to Part Nos 90944, 90945, 90946, 90947 © 2007 Antares (Europe) Ltd FM 37786 ISO 9001:2000 Antares (Europe) Limited Chiltern Hill Chalfont St Peter Gerrards Cross Bucks.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
ASC+ System Auto Split Charge & Engine Start Protect User Guide and Installation Instructions Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Type Approval – Information Error! Bookmark not defined. System overview Equipment description Controller module User switch panel Control cables Contactor type & rating Power cables Installation Choosing a location...
Page 3: Important Safety Information
Bear in mind that any fuses may have to carry cranking current & may also be required to carry the maximum alternator output without rupture. In most 12 volt van applications, a 350amp MEGA fuse on the starter battery & a 300amp Antares stud fuse on the auxiliary batteries will be sufficient.
Page 4 CE marking should it be required. In this case, this user manual does not apply, and reference should be made to Antares (Europe) Limited for any information required for compliance with the legislation.
Page 5: System Overview
ASC+ System Auto Split Charge & Engine Start Protect User Guide and Installation Instructions System overview Equipment description The ASC+ Auto Split Charge (ASC) & Engine Start Protect (ESP) System comprises the following equipment: - Controller module This module contains the following: - •...
Page 6: Control Cables
ASC+ System Auto Split Charge & Engine Start Protect User Guide and Installation Instructions Figure 1: Typical switch mounting positioning: Control cables The system consists of the following control cables:- • 1 off, 6 way control to user panel loom •...
Page 7: Power Cables
ASC+ System Auto Split Charge & Engine Start Protect User Guide and Installation Instructions Power cables The system requires power cables to connect to the battery and the load. These are not normally part of the ASC+ system and should be ordered separately as required. Installation Installation should only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel who are familiar with sophisticated vehicle electrical systems.
Page 8: Installation Sequence
ASC+ System Auto Split Charge & Engine Start Protect User Guide and Installation Instructions Installation sequence Once the component parts have been mechanically mounted follow the steps listed below. (See Figure 2, Page 11 for wiring diagram): Step 1 The controller module should have its battery -ve ground connection made first. This is the black wire terminated with a ring terminal –...
Page 9 ASC+ System Auto Split Charge & Engine Start Protect User Guide and Installation Instructions Step 4 • Having mounted both contactors, disconnect the load wires from the Main / Engine battery. Note: For Engine Start Protect systems, the starter & alternator are usually connect directly to the battery positive terminal, often through a shared cable.
Page 10: Testing The Assembly
ASC+ System Auto Split Charge & Engine Start Protect User Guide and Installation Instructions Step 7 • Connect the blue wire from the 6 way loom (82516) to a point which is “live” when the ignition switch is on. Normally cct 15 Note: The blue wire “ignition”...
Page 11 ASC+ System Auto Split Charge & Engine Start Protect User Guide and Installation Instructions Figure 2 Document No 13362 Issue 04 Page 11 of 21...
Page 12: System Operation
ASC+ System Auto Split Charge & Engine Start Protect User Guide and Installation Instructions System operation The system has two individual functions; ESP (Engine Start Protect) and ASC Auto Split charge. ESP (Engine Start Protect) operation Manual de-isolation (turn system on) Momentarily press the “Engine Battery On/Off”...
Page 13: Asc (Auto Split Charge) Operation
ASC+ System Auto Split Charge & Engine Start Protect User Guide and Installation Instructions ASC (Auto Split Charge) operation Using Battery Link (Emergency / Assured Start) function If the main battery is depleted the auxiliary battery can be linked to the main battery to assist starting, to use this feature depress the “Battery Link”...
Page 14: Asc Overvoltage Protection
ASC+ System Auto Split Charge & Engine Start Protect User Guide and Installation Instructions ASC overvoltage protection If the ASC contactor is closed and a high voltage (12V system >15V, 24V system >30V) is detected on the contactor studs for longer than 3 seconds the contactors will open after, the “Battery Link”...
Page 15 ASC+ System Auto Split Charge & Engine Start Protect User Guide and Installation Instructions “Battery Link” switch LED flow chart when the switch has been operated Figure 3 Document No 13362 Issue 04 Page 15 of 21...
Page 16 ASC+ System Auto Split Charge & Engine Start Protect User Guide and Installation Instructions “Battery Link” switch LED flow chart when the switch has not been operated Figure 4 Document No 13362 Issue 04 Page 16 of 21...
Page 17 ASC+ System Auto Split Charge & Engine Start Protect User Guide and Installation Instructions “Engine Battery On/Off” switch LED flow chart when the switch has not been operated Figure 5 Document No 13362 Issue 04 Page 17 of 21...
Page 18: Esp (Engine Start Protect) Options
ASC+ System Auto Split Charge & Engine Start Protect User Guide and Installation Instructions ESP (Engine Start Protect) options Timed Disconnect (Isolate) When the “blue option” wire is “off” (Ignition off) and the battery is not being charged then a timer starts (normally 90 minutes, depends on model).
Page 19 ASC+ System Auto Split Charge & Engine Start Protect User Guide and Installation Instructions Software controlled system variables The ASC+ software offers the following factory configurable functions, any two of which may be employed within a single ASC+ module: ESP - Engine start protection ABP –...
Page 20: Spares
External switch Crank signal input Automatic detection Switching hysteresis Standard May be set in the range 0.1 to 2.0 volts Spares 12V System spares Antares Part No Description Type / Value 80244 Contactor 12V, 125A Latching 80298 Contactor 12V, 250A Latching...
Page 21 On all systems the contactor ratings (not voltage) can be mixed. i.e. 125A contactor for ASC & 250A contactor for ABP. End of manual. ©2007 Antares (Europe) Ltd, Chiltern Hill, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, Bucks, SL9 9UQ Tel: +44 1753 890888, Fax: +44 1753 890888, Web: http://www.antares.co.uk For technical support &...

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