Overview Under the German Water Resources Act, vessels with water-polluting liquids must be equipped with overfill prevention devices. In other countries, the corresponding national rules and regu- lations must be observed. In the case of storage tanks which are filled by tank vehicles, the overfill prevention device consists of an Overfill Prevention Sensor (e-OPS) in the storage tank and an Overfill Prevention Controller installed in the tank vehicle.
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Socket coupler Connection cable Connection fitting Figure 1: Filling a tank from the tank truck Security system The Overfill Prevention Sensor can be used to install a security system which, as required by prEN 16657, consists of the digital product identification device (PID) and the product recognition device (PRD).
Safety instructions The safety instructions in this manual are marked as follows: If these safety instructions are not observed, it may result in the risk of accident or damage to the device/system. Useful information which ensures continued and correct operation of the system and makes your work easier.
Structure and design Description The Overfill Prevention Sensors consist of a probe which extends into the tank and the height of which can be adjusted, a screw-in unit which carries the probe and a connection fitting. The probe is sealed in the screw-in unit and can be moved and fixed within the adjustment range.
List of Substances The Overfill Prevention Sensors (e-OPS) are suitable for use in tanks with the following liquids: Overfill Preven- 83 UV 83 UV-A 83 UV-C 81 D-Ex 81 D-Ex U tion Sensor List of Sub- Fuel oil EL to DIN 51603 such as e-OPS 83 ...
Connection fitting The connection fitting is the interface between the Overfill Prevention Sensor and tank truck. Depending on the method used to fill the tank, different connection fittings are used for the connection to the Overfill Prevention Sensor: pipe fitting and wall fitting. The connection fitting can also be equipped with a security system (COP/FHS, see following chapters).
3.5.3 Cross Over Prevention (COP) The Overfill Prevention Sensors may be equipped with a coded connection fitting. A specific code is allocated to each product; this is read out by the Overfill Prevention Controller in the tank truck via the socket coupler FP 903/FHS/K, and only approves the liquid delivery when the product to be delivered coincides with the stored product.
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Cross Over Prevention (COP) Filling Hose Safety (FHS): Pipe fitting type 907 with Pipe fitting type FP 907/FHS with plug insert type FP 901/1-6 plug insert type FP 901/1-6 FHS Cross Over Prevention (COP) Filling Hose Safety (FHS): Wall fitting type FPW 907 with Wall fitting type FPW 907/FHS with plug insert type FP 901/1-6 plug insert type FP 901 H/1-6 FHS...
Installation Mounting When working on tanks for storage of flammable liquids, all local safety and accident prevention regulations must be observed as a matter of principle. When filling static tanks with water-polluting liquids, the tanks may only be filled up to their permitted level (see the German Water Resources Act resp.
Installation height In the case of tanks to the DIN standard, the response height "h" and the adjustment dimen- sion "x" needed for this can be taken from the tables in the Section "Adjustment dimension". The diameter, nominal capacity (particularly for multi-chamber tanks) and the height of the manway nozzle height including the tank lid are important in calculating the adjustment di- mension "x".
Mounting distance for installation in the manhole When installing Overfill Prevention Sensors in manholes, the distance between the top edge of the connection fitting and the lower edge of the manhole cover should not be less than 20 mm and not more than 300 mm. Installation Page 18/46...
Adjustment dimension 4.4.1 Adjustment dimension X for cyl. horizontal tanks according to DIN 6608/ -16/ -17/ -24 and EN 12285 (See Tables 1, 2, 3 or 7) For tanks, the diameters of which are not detailed in the tables, the adjustment dimension must be selected for the next largest tank diameter.
4.4.2 Adjustment dimension X for standing tanks according to DIN 6619/-23 DIN 6619 see Tables 4 or 5 DIN 6623 see Table 6 For tanks, the diameters of which are not detailed in the tables, the adjustment dimension must be selected for the next largest tank diameter. Figure 15: Tanks in accordance with DIN 6619 and 6623 b = distance between the tank bottom and the tank lid (hexagon nut seat) h = max.
4.4.3 Adjustment dimension X for tanks according to DIN 6618 DIN 6618 see Tables 7 or 8 Abbildung 16: Tanks nach DIN 6618 a = Response height b = distance between the tank bottom and the tank lid (hexagon nut seat) c = auxiliary distance dimension (upper edge of tank shell up to hexagon nut seat) h = max.
4.4.4 Adjustment dimension X for all other cylindrical tanks standing vertically Figure 17: Tanks in accordance with DIN 4119 b = distance between the tank bottom and the tank lid (hexagon nut seat) c = auxiliary distance dimension (upper edge of tank shell up to hexagon nut seat) h = max.
4.4.5 Tables of adjustment dimensions X The adjustment dimension "x" cakes into consideration a manway nozzle height of 100 mm for tanks according to DIN 6608, 6616, 6618, and EN 12285, and 60 mm for tanks according to DIN 6619, 6623 and 6624, as well as an overall thickness of 20 mm of the tank lid including sealing.
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Table 2: Adjustment dimension X for cylindrical horizontal tanks according to DIN 6608, 6616, and 6617 for underground storage with less than 300 mm earth covering, as well as above ground and partially-aboveground tanks Tank diameter D Nominal volume tank or Maximum filling Adjustment dimen- [mm]...
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Table 3: Adjustment dimension X for cylindrical horizontal tanks according to DIN 6624 For above ground storage Tank diameter D Nominal volume of tank Maximum filling Adjustment [mm] or compartment [m³] height "h" [mm] dimension "x" [mm] 1,000 1,250 1,085 1,075 1,065 1,040...
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Table 7: Adjustment dimension X for cylindrical standing tanks according to DIN 6618 :1968-07 Tank diameter D Nominal volume of tank Maximum filling Response height a [mm] [m³] height "h" [mm] [mm] 1.600 7.800 6.350 4.895 3.460 2.000 7.856 6.313 2.500 8.066 6.100...
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Table 9: Adjustment dimension X for cylindrical horizontal tanks according to EN 12285 for underground storage with less than 300 mm earth covering, as well as aboveground and partly-aboveground tanks with maximum filling level of 95%, 97% and 98%. Tank diam- Nominal 95 % 97 %...
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Tank diam- Nominal 95 % 97 % 98 % eter D volume Maximum Adjustment Maximum Adjustment Maximum Adjustment [mm] tank or filling dimension filling dimension filling dimension compart- height "h" "x" height "h" "x" height "h" "x" ment [m³] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm]...
The system parts, e.g. Overfill Prevention Sensors, must be tested at regular intervals by the operator or an authorised person as required by the manufacturer's operating instructions, e.g. by using the FAFNIR Overfill Prevention Sensor tester ME 6. Maintenance and repair The Overfill Prevention Sensor is maintenance-free.
Appendix List of Substances for the Overfill Prevention Sensors List of Substances I for Overfill Prevention Sensors 83 UV-… List of Sub- Fuel oil EL to DIN 51603 • stances Heating oil with FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) • Diesel fuel to DIN 51601/61606 •...
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List of Substances III Supplements List of Substances I for Overfill Prevention Sensors 81 D-Ex and 81 D-Ex U Aviation in accordance with specification Abbreviations fuels Aviation VTL-9130-006/4 DERD 2494 F 34 AVTUR JP 1 turbine fuel, Edition 8 F 35 kerosene, type Jet A [Jet A-1]...
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List of Substances IV Supplements List of Substances I for Overfill Prevention Sensors 81 D-Ex and 81 D-Ex U Special benzines Petrol with up to 85% ethanol Petrol-ether to DIN 51 630 Boiling point benzines to DIN 51 631 Test benzines to DIN 51 632 Safety lamp benzines to DIN 51 634...
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Then, there is the risk of flammable gases release and flame entrance. If the sensor is supplied without process connection, the installer is responsible for compliance with the EX requirements. Page 1/3 FAFNIR GmbH Schnackenburgallee 149 c 22525 Hamburg Tel.: +49 / (0)40 / 39 82 07-0 www.fafnir.de...
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EN 60079-11, section 6.3.13. For all other sensors, there is compliance between the intrinsically safe circuit and the chassis or, if present, other intrinsically safe circuits with 500 V Equipment marking Manufacturer: FAFNIR GmbH, 22525 Hamburg Type designation: 81 D-Ex … or 83 UV-… or LS 300 … or SEPARIX-T … Certificate number: TÜV 00 ATEX 1656 X...
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2. When using the integrated overvoltage protection, integration into the equipotential bonding is re- quired. Page 3/3 FAFNIR GmbH Schnackenburgallee 149 c 22525 Hamburg Tel.: +49 / (0)40 / 39 82 07-0 www.fafnir.de...