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The Battery, the Voltage Regulator, and the Need for System Concept
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Abstract
Regulator voltage settings are a key to good electrical performance on most vehicles. The most important function, however, is that the regulator control the charging voltage to the battery. By keeping the battery at a proper charge, the entire electrical system will operate at maximum efficiency, assuming that other components of the electrical system are properly designed, properly protected, and properly maintained. This paper discusses the need for better regulator settings, and includes recommendations for proper settings and how these values were obtained.
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MacKay, R., "The Battery, the Voltage Regulator, and the Need for System Concept," SAE Technical Paper 650166, 1965, https://doi.org/10.4271/650166.Also In
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- The American Association of Battery Manufacturers - Technical Committee report “Worn Out Battery Survey - 1963,” Fall Meeting Nov. 13 15 1963
- The American Automobile Association, through The American Association of Battery Manufacturers “Service Calls” 1959–1963 Newsletters
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