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- Page 1 ALPHA PRO Firmware Version 4.0 and higher ADVANCED 3-STEP CHARGE REGULATOR FOR STANDARD AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE ALTERNATORS USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL www.mastervolt.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Alpha Pro charge regulator – User and Installation Manual THIS MANUAL HAS TO BE READ IN COMBINATION WITH THE "Alpha Alternator Installation Manual" TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......3 COMMISSIONING ........13 Warnings and symbols ........ 3 Selecting the charging mode ..... 13 Use for intended purpose ...... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Never use the Alpha Pro charge regulator in locations where there is danger of gas or dust explosion or potentially flammable products! Use of the Alpha Pro charge regulator other than mentioned in point 2 is not considered to be consistent with the intended purpose. Mastervolt is not liable for any damage resulting from the above. -
Page 4: General Safety And Installation Precautions
• Secure the DC wiring with a fuse, according to the guidelines in this manual. Connection and protection must be done in accordance with local standards. • Do not work on the Alternator, Alpha Pro charge regulator or parts of the electrical system if it is still connected to a power source. -
Page 5: General Information
Alpha Pro charge regulator – User and Installation Manual 2 GENERAL INFORMATION USE OF THIS MANUAL This manual serves as a guideline for the safe and effective operation and maintenance of the following Alpha Pro charge regulator models: Note: This manual applies to Alpha Pro charge regulators Model Product code / Part no. -
Page 6: Product Description
Alpha Pro charge regulator – User and Installation Manual 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION This user manual describes the installation and operation of the Alpha Pro charge regulator. Together with the Mastervolt alternators, this charging regulator is designed to provide a high output power at low RPM, which is typical for marine applications. -
Page 7: The 3-Step+ Charge Process
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED CHARGING A battery temperature sensor is included in the delivery of the Alpha Pro charge regulator. By installing this battery temperature sensor, the charge voltages are automatically adapted for deviating temperatures. When the temperature-sensor is not connected, the 25°C [77F] settings are taken. -
Page 8: Alternators From Other Brands
5.4. The configuration can be done in MasterAdjust, from a PC connected to the Alpha Pro charge regulator via a Mastervolt USB Interface. MasterAdjust software is available as free to download software on the Mastervolt website: www.mastervolt.com. -
Page 9: Installation
Alpha Pro charge regulator – User and Installation Manual 4 INSTALLATION During installation and commissioning of the Alpha Pro charge regulator, the Safety Guidelines & Measures are applicable at all times. See section 1 of this manual. UNPACKING The Alpha Pro charge regulator ships with the following items: •... -
Page 10: Regon
4.2.3 Connection of the battery temperature sensor (included) Attach the temperature sensor on the battery and connect to the Alpha Pro charge regulator as indicated. Notes: - If there are multiple batteries, attach the sensor to the main battery, or to the one that will run the warmest. -
Page 11: Connection Of A Tachometer (Optional)
A standard alternator and engine have a charge indicator lamp. This lamp will go off when the alternator is charging. The Alpha Pro charge regulator offers the same function. To enable this, connect the yellow and white wires from the cable loom to the alternator, and select the RPM option in MasterAdjust. -
Page 12: Connection Of A Battery Isolator (Optional)
(+) pole of the battery. Do not connect these wires to the input of the battery isolator. Note: As battery voltage sensing is performed by the Alpha Pro charge regulator, you can use a battery isolator that has no voltage sense connection. -
Page 13: Commissioning
• Testing and adjusting SELECTING THE CHARGING MODE The Alpha Pro charge regulator has a three positions selector switch featuring standard settings for a 12V or 24V (lead acid) system and advanced settings via MasterBus. Note: The default setting is MasterBus. The configuration can be done in MasterAdjust, from a PC connected to the Alpha Pro charge regulator via a Mastervolt USB Interface. -
Page 14: Keep Alive Function (Option)
Go to group "Alpha Pro setup" and select "Lock setup". Figure 16: Selecting "Lock setup" via MasterAdjust Now the Alpha Pro charge regulator is ready for testing. Or configure the following optional setting(s) first. KEEP ALIVE FUNCTION (OPTION) This feature can keep a connected RPM meter functional if the alternator field current drops. It will only function if the White wire is connected to the W or R point of the alternator. -
Page 15: Power Curve (Option)
Note: The Alpha Pro has one temperature input. If both temperatures need to be measured, a MasterShunt (Product code: 77020100) could be added to the system. The MasterShunt temperature sensor input can be used to measure the batteries and this data can be used by the Alpha Pro, see sections 6.3.1, 6.3.4 and 6.3.8. CAUTION! Please note that this solution will not protect the alternator against damage due to overheating. -
Page 16: Testing
Before starting the engine, follow all steps in order of succession as described below: Check whether all indication lights on the Alpha Pro charge regulator are off. Energize the [reg on] terminal by either turning on the ignition switch (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) or by putting a jumper across switch S1 (see Figure 17). -
Page 17: In Operation Test
Refer to section 5.5.2. Start Up mode. There is no need for adjustment or operation. If the engine is stopped the alternator and the Alpha Pro charge regulator will switch off again. -
Page 18: Masterbus
Note: This manual applies to Alpha Pro charge regulators running on Firmware Version 4.0 and higher. For older firmware versions, some of the described settings may look different. Adjustment of the settings of the Alpha Pro charge regulator can be made via the MasterBus network by means of a MasterBus-USB interface connected to a PC with MasterAdjust. -
Page 19: Monitoring
Different voltage settings of MasterShunt and Alpha Pro Invalid system This alarm is only applicable for the Alpha Pro II. It indicated that the charging mode selector is on a blank spot. The selector has two blank spots to separate 12V, MasterBus, 24V. -
Page 20: Configuration
MasterAdjust software is available as free to download software on the Mastervolt website: www.mastervolt.com. Note: To be able to change the configuration of the Alpha Pro charge regulator, the configuration must be unlocked. This is done by pressing the "Unlock setup" button in the "Configuration" tab in MasterAdjust. When the configuration is unlocked, the regulator will stop regulating and its LEDs will blink twice, one after the other. - Page 21 Alpha Pro charge regulator – User and Installation Manual Value Meaning Default Adjustable range Temp. Voltage change at temperature rise/decrease -0.030V/°C -1.000 - +1.000 compensate Bulk Voltage Bulk voltage 14.25V 8-16V Minimum time Minimum bulk voltage timer 2 min 0-600 min...
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Page 22: Events
See Event source list source triggers an action on another device in the MasterBus network. Select… Event x The device that should act due to the Alpha Pro Selectable targets are system charge regulator event. dependent. target Select… Event x Action to be taken by the target device. -
Page 23: Mastershunt Connected To Alpha Pro
MLI Ultra batteries are not compensated. Note: The Alpha Pro uses both the shunt data and its own data (via Reg on) for determination of voltage losses. Therefore, Mastervolt advises to mount the reg on wire (brown) as close to the battery as possible on the load side of the fuse. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
8 TROUBLESHOOTING In case of any issue, we recommend consulting the Maintenance section first (see section 7). If you cannot solve a problem with the aid of the table below, contact your local Mastervolt dealer. See www.mastervolt.com. ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION •... - Page 25 Alpha Pro charge regulator – User and Installation Manual ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION • An alternator driven tachometer Tachometer indication is too Connect the W to the Alpha Pro. See low or fluctuates. may reduce its reading or fluctuate Figure 10.
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Page 26: Technical Data
Alpha Pro charge regulator – User and Installation Manual 9 TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATIONS ALPHA PRO CHARGE REGULATOR Alpha Pro Product code/Part number 45513000 Alpha Pro III 45512000 Alpha Pro II Suitable for alternator type Alternators with negative field control (N-type alternators) -
Page 27: Characteristics
Repeated every 60 min 30 sec Return to bulk timer 8 hr 4 hr 336 hr Current Voltage Figure 19: 3-step+ charging characteristics DIMENSIONS 109 [4.3] 95 [3.7] 5 (2x) Figure 20: Dimension drawings of the Alpha Pro in mm [inch]... - Page 28 We welcome your feedback and suggestions! Send feedback on this document to info@mastervolt.com For technical support and the latest version of this document, visit the Mastervolt website at www.mastervolt.com. Document version: 10000021727/01 (November 23) Copyright ©2023 Navico Group EMEA B.V. All rights reserved.
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