Simplex Full-Size Fuelport Manual

Simplex Full-Size Fuelport Manual

Tank filling systems

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Tank Filling Systems
TANK FILLING SYSTEM MANUAL
Compact Fuelport
Full-Size Fuelport
Compact Automatic Fuelport
Automatic Fuel Port
Smartpump
Mini-Smartpump
Ship Loose Controller
Enclosed Smartpump

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Summary of Contents for Simplex Full-Size Fuelport

  • Page 1 Tank Filling Systems TANK FILLING SYSTEM MANUAL Compact Fuelport Full-Size Fuelport Compact Automatic Fuelport Automatic Fuel Port Smartpump Mini-Smartpump Ship Loose Controller Enclosed Smartpump...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Warnings and Cautions I-A. Safety Information Symbols ................... 3 I-B. Warnings ........................ 3 II. Compact FuelPort / Full-Sized FuelPort II-A. Installation ......................4 II-B. Operating Instructions ................... 5 III. Compact Automatic FuelPort III-A. Installation ......................6 III-B.
  • Page 3: Warnings And Cautions

    I. WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS I-A Safety Information Symbols The following images indicate important safety information: This General warning symbol points out important information that, if not followed, could endanger personal safety and/or property. This Explosion warning symbol points out potential explosion hazards. This Fire warning symbol points out potential fire hazards.
  • Page 4: Compact Fuelport / Full-Sized Fuelport

    FuelPort to them. (See Weld Brackets) Follow all necessary safety procedures when welding the brackets to your tank. Simplex is not responsible for damages or injuries sustained due to improper safety precautions. Post...
  • Page 5: Ii-B. Operating Instructions

    Verify that the surface you are mounting the Full-Sized FuelPort to and the mounting hardware are sufficient to support the FuelPort's weight. Simplex is not responsible for damages occurring as a result of insufficient support. II-B. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Connect ground cable 2.
  • Page 6: Compact Automatic Fuelport Iii-A. Installation

    FuelPort to them. (See Weld Brackets) Follow all necessary safety procedures when welding the brackets to your tank. Simplex is not responsible for damages or injuries sustained due to improper safety precautions. Attaching CAFP to Post:...
  • Page 7: Iii-B. Setting Up The Meter

    Installing Control Power: Please see wiring diagram in the drawing packet shipped with the unit. Installing Float Assembly: Float Assembly To install the float assembly, push the latch handles on the assembly down and slide the coupler off. Apply an appropriate thread-lock to the threads on the coupler and screw it into the appropriate tank port.
  • Page 8: Iii-C. Operating Instructions

    Calibrating the Meter: Once the tank is filled to a known quantity of fuel, it may be necessary to calibrate the meter by changing the meters offset value. Enter the setup menu as described above. When the meter displays rANGE, press SEL twice until it displays OFSet. Press RST to change the setting to the value that will adjust the reading to match the amount of fuel in your tank.
  • Page 9: Iii-D. Maintenance/Troubleshooting

    CAFP that is designed with trouble-free operation in mind, some not grounded. problem can arise. Please consult the following table for solutions to the most common issues before contacting a Simplex service representative. Problem Solution Verify float assembly is wired correctly.
  • Page 10: Iv. Automatic Fill Controller

    If requested, startup services can be provided by Simplex to check field wiring prior to applying power, as well as assuring proper operation. See job-specific wiring diagrams for details.
  • Page 11: Iv-B. Setting

    IV-B. SETUP Startup Screen Controller Setup After the AFC panel has been wired completely and all connections confirmed, flip the Control Power switch to ON to apply power to the panel. On first power up the touch screen will be mostly blank as seen on Startup Screen.
  • Page 12 Tank Setup Tank Setup The controller must be configured for your tanks. Select tank 1-4 buttons to access each tank setup screen by pressing the respective tank soft key button on the touch screen. (See Tank Setup) To activate the selected tank, press the "DISABLED"...
  • Page 13 Zero Transducer Once the tank shape, height and volume have been set, the level transducer for the tank must be calibrated (zeroed. To do so, remove the probe from the tank or hold it above the fluid level and press and release the "Zero XDCR" button several times to verify the measurement is accurate.
  • Page 14: Iv-C. Operating Instructions

    IV-C. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Order of Operation Tank Select To fill a tank in the system, you must place the "Control Power" switch below the screen in the ON position. This will allow certain option to appear on the screen and powers the motorized ball valves.
  • Page 15: Iv-D. Alarms And Warnings

    The delivery may be stopped at any time by Tank Full pressing the "Stop Fill" button or F2. As the tank fills, the level is continuously updated. If you wish to stop filling before the tank reaches "Full" (90% typical), stop the truck delivery pump, and press "Stop Fill"...
  • Page 16 Actions and Components are Job Specific See Drawing Package for Details Action Taken By AFC Alarm Triggered By Level Transducer Audio/Visual Alarm Only Low Fuel Audio/Visual Warning Only Level Transducer Refill Warning 90% (typical) tank level Typical Float Switch Full level Audio/Visual Alarm Closes valve for selected tank Stop on-board Pump...
  • Page 17: Iv-E. Troubleshooting

    IV-E. TROUBLESHOOTING Solution Problem Cause Screen is blank 1. Verify the control power switch 1. Control Power isn't is in the ON position. If so, available contact the facilities manager for power issues 2. Replace the fuses 2. The fuses are blown Tank level 1.
  • Page 18: Iv- F. Operating Instructions

    IV-F. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - AFC Controller These are abstracted instructions. Please refer to your fill controller section for details. Connect a truck ground cable from the truck to the provided ground stud. Connect the delivery hose from the truck to the hose coupling at the unit. On Smartpump/Mini-Smartpump units, open both inlet/outlet isolation valves.
  • Page 19: Appendix A. Product Warranty

    This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, and all other obligations or liabilities on the part of SIMPLEX, and SIMPLEX neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for it any other liability in connection with any such electrical control, test or accessory equipment or accessories.
  • Page 20: Appendix B. 7 Inch Screen Reference

    APPENDIX B - 7 INCH SCREEN REFERENCE Startup Screen Setup Modbus Settings Tank Setup Tank Type Tank Transducer 1 Tank Transducer 2 Zero Transducer 7 Inch Screen Reference-...
  • Page 21 APPENDIX B - 7 INCH SCREEN REFERENCE Main Screen Silence Horn Tank Select Tank Detail Screen Start Fill Tank Full Tank High Alarm 7 Inch Screen Reference...
  • Page 22: Appendix C. Smartpump Startup

    APPENDIX C - SMARTPUMP STARTUP CHECKING PUMP ROTATION 1. Turn off the control power circuit breaker. Rotation Sticker). 2. Remove the shaft coupler guard (if present) from the pump (see 3. Turn on the control power circuit breaker. 4. Press the Start Fill button. The pump should start and run. 5.
  • Page 23 APPENDIX C - SMARTPUMP STARTUP DRAINING THE SPILL CONTAINMENT BASIN Pump Inlet Valve 1. Start the pump by pressing the Start Fill button. 2. The pump will start and empty the spill basin. A full basin should take about 20 seconds to empty.
  • Page 24 Load Bank and Fuel Supply needs. Simplex, Inc. 5300 Rising Moon Road Springfield, IL 62711 800-637-8603 www.simplexdirect.com This manual and all of its contents Copyright © 2019 Simplex, Inc. All Rights Reserved...

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