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Veeder-Root TLS-350R Installation Manual

Veeder-Root TLS-350R Installation Manual

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Manual No: 577013-839
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Revision: L
TLS RF Wireless System
Site Prep & Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Manual No: 577013-839 ● Revision: L TLS RF Wireless System Site Prep & Installation Manual...
  • Page 2 If “lost” equipment is delivered at a later date and is not needed, Veeder-Root will allow a Return to Stock without a restocking fee. Veeder-Root will NOT be responsible for any compensation when a customer chooses their own carrier.
  • Page 3 If “Warranty” is purchased as part of the Fuel Management Service, Veeder-Root will maintain the equipment for the life of the contract in accordance with the written warranty provided with the equipment. A Veeder-Root Fuel Management Services Contractor shall have free site access during Customer’s regular working hours to work on the equipment.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ....................................1 Component Compatibility..................................... 1 Contractor Certification Requirements ..............................2 Probe Transmitter Considerations ................................2 Related Documents ....................................... 2 Safety Precautions ......................................2 General Precautions ....................................2 Special Tools Required .................................... 3 Safety Symbols ......................................3 Site Considerations - Control Drawing ..........................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Antenna Propagation Basics ..................................30 Antenna Operation ....................................30 Free Space Loss...................................... 30 Attenuation ........................................ 30 Scattering ........................................30 Radio Line of Sight ....................................31 Antenna Polarization ....................................31 Interference ....................................... 31 Probe Troubleshooting....................................32 Resetting Data in the TLS RF Unit ................................34 Appendix A: Site Survey for Wireless Probes Appendix B: Regulatory Information Appendix C: Device DIP Switch Settings...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Contractor Certification Requirements Introduction This manual describes site preparation and installation procedures for the Veeder-Root TLS RF Wireless System. This system is designed for standard tank monitoring and leak detection* applications in which in- ground probe wiring is either impractical or non-existent.

  • Page 7: Contractor Certification Requirements

    Installation Guide Safety Precautions Contractor Certification Requirements Veeder-Root requires the following minimum training certifications for contractors who will install and setup the equipment discussed in this manual: Installer Certification: Contractors holding valid Installer Certification are approved to perform wiring and conduit routing;...

  • Page 8: Special Tools Required

    Installation Guide Safety Precautions Use product with approved equipment: This product should be used only with Veeder-Root components identified as suitable for use with the TLS RF Wireless System. Use the correct external power sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power sources indicated on the electrical ratings labels affixed to the components.

  • Page 9: Site Considerations - Control Drawing

    Installation Guide Safety Precautions Site Considerations - Control Drawing Figure 1. Control Drawing - Example TLS RF Wireless System Site Layout LEGEND FOR NUMBERED BOXES IN FIGURE 1 To be installed in accordance with the National Electrical NOTE: Intrinsically safe wiring shall be installed Code, NFPA 70 and the Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing in accordance with Article 504-20 of the NEC, ANSI/ Facilities and Repair Garages (NFPA 30A), or other local...

  • Page 10: National Electrical Code Compliance

    RF-to-TLS Console wire runs exceed 1000 feet. Wire runs must be less than 1000 feet to meet intrinsic safety requirements. Splices Veeder-Root recommends that no splices be made in the wire run between the TLS RF and the TLS Console. Each splice degrades signal strength and could result in poor system performance. Wire Gauges - Color coded Shielded cable must be used in all installations.

  • Page 11: Tls Rf Wireless System Overview

    Installation Guide National Electrical Code Compliance TLS RF Wireless System Overview Figure 2 illustrates an example TLS RF Wireless System installation. In the figure only one tank is shown, but each tank being monitored by a Mag probe would require a battery pack/transmitter pair. The repeater component may be required if the system receiver, mounted on building’s outside wall, has difficulty receiving signals from any of the transmitters.

  • Page 12: Equipment Dimensions

    Installation Guide National Electrical Code Compliance Equipment Dimensions Dimensions of the TLS RF are shown in Figure 3. 5.3'' 0.93'' (135 mm) (23,6 mm) 0.93'' (23,6 mm) 7.4" (188 mm) 0.34'' 6.7" (8,6 mm) typ. (170 mm) 6.4'' (163 mm) 0.7'' (17,8) 5.7''...
  • Page 13 Installation Guide National Electrical Code Compliance Dimensions of the receiver, transmitter, repeater, and battery housing are shown in Figure 4. Figure 4. Wireless component dimensions LEGEND FOR NUMBERED BOXES IN FIGURE 4 Receiver, transmitter, and repeater dimensions Battery housing dimensions...

  • Page 14: Tls Rf Installation

    Installation Guide Wiring the TLS RF TLS RF Installation Selecting a Location for the TLS RF WARNING Explosive vapors or flammable liquids could be present near locations where fuels are stored or being dispensed. The TLS RF is not explosion proof. An explosion or fire resulting in serious injury or death, property loss and equipment damage could occur if the console is installed in a volatile, combustible or explosive atmosphere (Class I, Division 1 or 2).

  • Page 15: Wiring The Tls Rf

    Installation Guide Wiring the TLS RF Wiring the TLS RF WARNING The unit contains voltages which can be lethal. Connecting power wires to a live circuit can cause electrical shock that may result in serious injury or death. Turn power off at the circuit breaker before connecting wiring to the TLS RF. Attach conduit from the power panel to the unit’s power wiring knockouts only (1 on top and 1 on bottom, ref.
  • Page 16 Installation Guide Wiring the TLS RF LEGEND FOR NUMBERED BOXES IN FIGURE 6 Connect the shield of the RS- 485 cable to the ground lug. Cord grip RS-485 cable to Receiver Power side Intrinsically-safe side NOTE: Attach one end of RS- 485 cable to RS-485 terminals in the TLS RF and other end to RS-485 terminals in the...
  • Page 17 Installation Guide Wiring the TLS RF LEGEND FOR NUMBERED BOXES IN FIGURE 8 POWER WIRING NOTES: - Barrier ground must be #12 AWG or larger diameter. - Check to be sure that the electrical resistance - between the unit ground lug and a known good earth ground is less than 1 ohm.
  • Page 18 Installation Guide Wiring the TLS RF terminals in both TLS RFs. LEGEND FOR NUMBERED BOXES IN FIGURE 10 Note: Output wiring from the TLS RF to the TLS console is an intrinsically safe circuit. NOTE: Intrinsically safe wiring shall be installed in accordance with Article 504-20 of the NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70.
  • Page 19 Installation Guide Wiring the TLS RF LEGEND FOR NUMBERED BOXES IN FIGURE 11 These LEDs flash when there is comm activity on RS-232 port (Red = TX, Green = RX). These LEDs flash when there is comm activity on the RS-485 network (between TLS RF and receiver).

  • Page 20: Wireless Component Installation

    Installation Guide Transmitter Installation Wireless Component Installation Transmitter Installation MAG PROBE SUMP A transmitter / battery pack pair must be installed in every tank’s probe/dispenser pan that will be monitored by the TLS RF. Follow the steps below to install the transmitter assembly. 1.
  • Page 21 Installation Guide Transmitter Installation LEGEND FOR NUMBERED BOXES IN FIGURE 13 #10 x 1/2’’ screw - 2 places Clamp - 1/2” conduit - 2 places #10 x 1/2’’ hex nut - 2 places. Figure 13. Attaching conduit clamps to battery pack support bracket 3.
  • Page 22 Installation Guide Transmitter Installation hanger bolts to secure the bracket on the riser. Loosen the cord grip in the top of the riser cap and push the probe cable up through the cord grip and replace the riser cap and tighten the probe cable cord grip. Insert a piece of ½-inch conduit or ducting into the loosened conduit clamps in the battery pack support bracket.
  • Page 23 Installation Guide Transmitter Installation LEGEND FOR NUMBERED BOXES IN FIGURE 16 See Step 6 below. Clamps - 2 places Figure 16. Installing transmitter onto support conduit 6. Rotate the transmitter until its antenna is oriented relative to the repeater/receiver antennas as shown in Figure 17 and tighten the two clamps on the back of the transmitter.

  • Page 24: Mag Sump Sensor Installations - Stp Sump

    Mag Sump Sensor Installations - STP Sump A transmitter/battery pack pair can be installed with a Veeder-Root Mag Sump sensor within the STP sump. The transmitter /battery pack installs similar to the way it installs in probe sumps. The exception is that the support brackets will attach to the pump’s 2-inch discharge piping rather than to the STP’s 4-inch riser as...

  • Page 25: Mag Sump Sensor Installations - Dispenser Pan Sump

    Mag Sump Sensor Installations - Dispenser Pan Sump Mag Sump Sensor Installations - Dispenser Pan Sump 1. A transmitter /battery pack pair can be installed with a Veeder-Root Mag Sump sensor within the dispenser sump. 2. Install the Mag Sump sensor in the dispenser’s pan area following instructions accompanying the sensor.
  • Page 26 Installation Guide Mag Sump Sensor Installations - Dispenser Pan Sump Figure 20. Example transmitter installation in dispenser sump (in operational configuration) LEGEND FOR NUMBERED BOXES IN FIGURE 20 Shear valve Transmitter Battery pack Using 1 x 6 slotted flat bar and two ¼ x 3 bolts from kit, clamp battery support bracket to square tubing support. Battery caution label attached to battery cable (2 places) Dispenser mag sump sensor Sensor cable...

  • Page 27: Connecting Cables To The Transmitter

    Installation Guide Mag Sump Sensor Installations - Dispenser Pan Sump CONNECTING CABLES TO THE TRANSMITTER 1. Remove the cover of the transmitter and set it aside Make sure the battery/dc power cable is not connected to the battery pack or dc power source at this time. 2.

  • Page 28: Receiver Installation

    Installation Guide Receiver Installation Figure 22. Connecting wiring to transmitter terminal blocks. LEGEND FOR NUMBERED BOXES IN FIGURE 22 Strip back cable and wire jackets the amount shown. Use a screwdriver with the proper blade width Insert the probe cable ends through the housing and into the proper lower openings in the terminal block as you tighten down the retaining screws.
  • Page 29 Installation Guide Receiver Installation 3. Note that the receiver cover label indicates the cord grip to be used for the RS-485 cable from the TLS RF. Loosen that cord grip then remove the cover of the receiver and set it aside. 4.

  • Page 30: Repeater Installation

    Installation Guide Repeater Installation d. Assemble the cover onto the enclosure, tightening the screws in a couple of turns each. Using an alternating ‘X’ pattern, continue to tighten the screws until they are all tight. LEGEND FOR NUMBERED BOXES IN FIGURE 24 RECEIVER RS-485 Comm Activity XMIT (Red) LED –...
  • Page 31 Installation Guide Repeater Installation 6. To assure a water-tight seal between the cover and the enclosure, follow these steps: a. Insert the four cover screws through the cover and then press on the retaining washers to hold the screws in place. b.

  • Page 32: Network Setup

    Receiver TLS RF, one required per 8 transmitters TLS-350R console Figure 26. Example Site Network diagram NOTE: The device type (i.e., mag probe or mag sump sensor) and quantity permissible in your site’s network is dependent on the capabilities of the installed TLS console.

  • Page 33: Site Startup Procedure

    Installation Guide Identifying Devices in the TLS RF Site Network Site Startup Procedure After installing and wiring all equipment, follow the startup steps below. 1. Open the cover of the TLS RF, then power it up. The green/red LEDs indicating RS-485 network activity between the receiver and TLS RF should be flashing rapidly (ref.
  • Page 34 Installation Guide Identifying Devices in the TLS RF Site Network 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each of the remaining transmitters. As you power up each of the remaining transmitters and check their reception at the TLS RF, make notes on your site network worksheet as to whether the transmitter signals are being received successfully, which one of the 8 red transmission received LEDs in the TLS RF is flashing every 6 seconds, probe problems, etc., for later troubleshooting.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Antenna Propagation Basics The Veeder-Root TLS RF Wireless site consists of one Master (Receiver) and one or more Slave units (Transmitters/Repeaters) and uses the Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) method of signal transmission in which each transceiver is programmed to follow a set of channels called the ‘Hopset’. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) regulations state that for FHSS: each transceiver may dwell on any given frequency in the Hopset for no more than 400 milliseconds in any 30 second period.

  • Page 36: Radio Line Of Sight

    Installation Guide Probe Troubleshooting RADIO LINE OF SIGHT Radio Line of Sight (LOS) refers to the ability of the receiver to ‘see’ the transmitter. In TLS RF Wireless sites, the preferred positioning of the Receiver is one that is visible from the Transmitter’s location. When Radio line of sight is impossible, e.g., tanks are on opposite sides of the building, a Repeater should be installed that is positioned at a point that is both visible from the Transmitter and from the Receiver.

  • Page 37: Probe Troubleshooting

    Installation Guide Probe Troubleshooting Probe Troubleshooting 1. Attach your laptop to the TLS RF’s RS-232 serial port (see Figure 27). LEGEND FOR NUMBERED BOXES IN FIGURE 27 RS-232 (DB9 female) Standard RS-232 cable (customer supplied) USB to DB9 serial cable (customer supplied) PCMCIA to serial cable (customer supplied)
  • Page 38 Installation Guide Probe Troubleshooting TXID Column A site's wireless system can support up to 16 transmitters and each must have an unique ID. This column shows the ID that was set in the transmitter when it was installed. STATE Column The device state is OK or OUT.

  • Page 39: Resetting Data In The Tls Rf Unit

    Installation Guide Resetting Data in the TLS RF Unit TOTL COMMS A running total of all messages received from this device. This includes messages that were repeated by a repeater(s). REPT COMMS Column This column displays a running total of all messages received from this device that were repeated from a repeater.

  • Page 40: Appendix A: Site Survey For Wireless Probes

    Appendix A: Site Survey for Wireless Probes OBJECTIVE The objective of the site survey are:- • To acquire information that will ensure that all the items necessary to complete the installation are ordered and supplied. • To establish where the system assemblies will be best located, so that this information can be passed on to the installation team.
  • Page 41 Key Information Appendix A: Site Survey for Wireless Probes METHOD Take all details and measurements necessary to complete the site survey. The form has to be completed in the same format by all surveyors. This is so that when or orders are placed with the local distributor the administrator will understand clearly the information on the survey, and will be able to compile an accurate parts list.
  • Page 42 Key Information Appendix A: Site Survey for Wireless Probes • If double walled, does it have a leak monitoring device fitted, or are we to provide same • State whether the tank is direct fill or offset fill • State the approximate age of the tank MANHOLE CHAMBER INFORMATION •...
  • Page 43 Sketches Appendix A: Site Survey for Wireless Probes • The RS-485 cable (Belden #3107A or equiv.) connecting the receiver to the TLS RF must be less than 250 feet. • Avoid placing receiver near fluorescent lighting (min. 1 foot) or other source of electrical interference. TLS RF UNIT LOCATION You should choose a suitable location for the TLS RF unit, this would normally be within close proximity to the TLS console, with consideration given to the following guidelines:...

  • Page 44: Appendix B: Regulatory Information

    MODIFICATIONS The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Veeder-Root Company may void the authority to operate the equipment. CABLES Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
  • Page 45 Canadian Notice Appendix B: Regulatory Information Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. AVIS CANADIEN Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

  • Page 46: Appendix C: Device Dip Switch Settings

    Appendix C: Device DIP Switch Settings Use this appendix for DIP switch settings for all devices in the site. TLS RF Device Number Settings The Dip Switch Locations to set the unique Device number for the TLS RF unit are shown in the Figure C-1. The TLS RF that monitors the Receiver and transmitter IDs 1 - 8 is considered the site’s master TLS RF unit and must have its Device ID set to 0 (default).
  • Page 47 Transmitter/Receiver/Repeater DIP Switch Settings Appendix C: Device DIP Switch Settings Transmitter/Receiver/Repeater DIP Switch Settings DIP switch locations for the Transmitter, Receiver and Repeater are shown in Figure C-2. Device DIP switch settings for these devices are listed in Figure C-3 through Figure C-6 (use the appropriate settings for your software version 1 or 3).
  • Page 48 Transmitter/Receiver/Repeater DIP Switch Settings Appendix C: Device DIP Switch Settings Version 1 (NA/EMEA) S1: SW1-3 XMTR: Diagnostic Time Out (Minutes) RPTR RCVR 900MHz Radio 869MHz Radio 900MHz Radio 869MHz Radio 900MHz Radio 869MHz Radio Always Always Always Always Do Not Set Do Not Set Do Not Set Do Not Set...
  • Page 49 Transmitter/Receiver/Repeater DIP Switch Settings Appendix C: Device DIP Switch Settings Version 1 (NA/EMEA) S2: SW1~4 Mag Probe XMTR: Read/Transmit Interval RPTR RCVR Mag Sump XMTR: Read/Transmit Interval No Change (Idle) Fall (Dispense) Rise (Delivery) No Change (Idle) Change (Leak) Read/Tx Read/Tx Read/Tx Poll/Tx...
  • Page 50 Transmitter/Receiver/Repeater DIP Switch Settings Appendix C: Device DIP Switch Settings Version 1 and 3 S2: SW5~8 XMTR RPTR RCVR Site ID Site ID Site ID c-6.eps Figure C-6. Site ID Settings - S2:DIP switches 5-8...

  • Page 51: Appendix D: Lithium Battery Safety Data

    Appendix D: Lithium Battery Safety Data This appendix contains the manufacturer supplied Transportation Certificate and Material Safety Data Sheet for the lithium batteries used in the TLS RF Wireless System. Lithium Battery Disposal Considerations 1. Waste disposal must be in accordance with the applicable regulations. 2.
  • Page 53 Material/Product Safety Data Sheet (MSDS-PSDS) LS/LSG/LSH/LST/LSX Lithium/Thionyl chloride products single cells and multi-cell battery packs Revision 8 Date 10/2008 1. Identification of the Substance or Preparation and Company Product Primary Lithium/Thionyl chloride unit cells and multi-cell battery packs (Li-SOCl Saft Ltd. Saft Saft America Inc Saft Batteries Co., Ltd...
  • Page 54 Aluminum chloride R14, R22, R37, R41, R43. anhydrous 1-5% 7446-70-0 S2, S8, S22, S24, S26, S36, S45 (AlCl Carbon 3-4% 1333-86-4 NONE KNOWN Amount varies depending on cell size. 4. First Aid Measures Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm. Inhalation In severe cases obtain medical attention.
  • Page 55 7. Handling and Storage Do not crush, pierce, short (+) and (-) battery terminals with conductive (i.e. metal) goods. Do not directly heat or solder. Do not throw into fire. Handling Do not mix batteries of different types a nd brands. Do not mix new and u sed batteries.
  • Page 56 10. Stability and Reactivity Product is stable under conditions described in Section 7. Heat above 100 °C (150°C for th e LSH 20-150 cells and the batte ry pa cks assembled from them) or incinerate. Deform. Mutilate. Crush. Pierce. Disassemble Conditions to avoid.
  • Page 57 14. Transport Information For the single cell batteries and multi-cell battery packs that are non-restricted to transport (non-assigned to the Miscellaneous Class 9), use lithium batteries inside label. For the single cell batteries and multi-cell battery packs which are restricted to Label for conveyance transport (assigned to Class 9), use Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods and UN Identification Number labels.
  • Page 58 Keep out of reach of children. S8 S22 Keep away from moisture. Aluminum S24 S26 Do not breathe dust. chloride Avoid contact with skin. anhydrous In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with (AlCl plenty of water. Wear suitable protective clothing. Classified under CHIP regulatory references 16.
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