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direct fuel consumption
GPS Tracking System
Board Computer (DFM 8D / 20S / 25S)
- For User ... daily information (User Mode)
- TRIP
- For Managers ... more and deeper information (Info Mode)
- Configuration
(Information about Sensor Type, RL flow meter, User Reset)
(Information about Total, TRIP, Current l/h, Op. Hours)
(information about Total, TRIP, Current l/h, Op. Hours)
(results from Supply Line minus Return Line)
DFM - Systems
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For Service People ... parameter setting (Service Mode)
- Configuration (Flow meter Type, Return Line Flow meter, User Reset,
AUX)
- The Board Computer (DFM-BC) is running, but no value from
the flow meters
- DFM 8D
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Mounting and operating instructions CONTOIL DFM – Systems ® Table of contents Safety instructions For Service People … parameter setting (Service Mode) - Designed use - Entering the Service Mode - Installation, commissioning and operation - Entry Code - Operational safety - Configuration (Flow meter Type, Return Line Flow meter, User Reset, - Return of the instruments AUX)

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Designed use This unit is designed for acquisition, calculation, displaying and sending datas. Resulting from incorrect use or from use other than that designated, can suspend the operational safety of the devices. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damages being produced from this. Installation, commissioning and operation Installation, connection to the electric supply, commissioning and maintenance of the device must be carried out by trained, qualified speci- alists authorised to perform such works.

  • Page 3: Configuration Overview

    Configuration overview Schematic of a differential fuel consumption configuration Tank Engine Mechanical injection pump Fine filter Pump Preliminary filter Fleet Manager Battery The 2 flow meters are just as an example. Both can be changed with a compact one. Installation Advices •...

  • Page 4: How To Connect

    How to connect... Before you start with the electrical connection of the system, you must have done a correct installation of the delive- red components. This installation must be done by an authorized and certified company/person. Please be aware: an incorrect installation may destroy the DFM-System and damage your vehicle. In this case, Aquametro will deny all responsibilities.

  • Page 5: Single Chamber Flow Meter To The Board Computer

    11. Set the <SL KF> and the <SL app>. a. Starting from the previous position, press many times the  down-arrow, until you reach the menu point “Supply configuration”. b. Press <OK> at the menu point “SL KF”. Enter the value for the <SL KF> using the arrow keys. This value is prin- ted on the type plate of the flow meter.
  • Page 6 Return-Line Sensor DFM-flow meter – cable colors DFM-BC – positions on the terminal block White Brown Green Yellow Not used 5. To ensure a proper function, the cable, described in the procedure below, must be connected directly to the vehi- cle’s battery.

  • Page 7: Single Chamber Flow Meter To The Board Computer For

    13. Set the time a. Move with the  down-arrow key to the line “Time”. b. On the line “Time”, press <OK>. Modify the time by using the  down-arrow or the  up-arrow. Move from left to right with the <OK> key and from right to left with the <ESC> key. c.
  • Page 8 9. Input Value and Output Value Change the “Input Value” by doing the following: a. Press the  down-arrow b. On the “Input” line press <OK> c. The field “Input xxxx.x ml” will by highlighted. d. Press the  down-arrow or the  up-arrow to adjust the “Input Value” according to the table “Flow meter Type” e.

  • Page 9: Board Computer (Dfm-Bc) To A Fleet Manager Or

    1. With the DFM-BC in front of you, open the side-wings of the box and unscrew the 4 screws. Put the upper part of the DFM-System gently a side. Be CAREFULL. The upper part is connected to the base part with a flat cable. 2.

  • Page 10: Startup (Commissioning)

    Setting of the DFM-BC Start with the settings of the DFM-BC by doing the following: 1. Take the DFM-BC. If it is off, press one of the 4 Keys on the front to reactivate it. Go to the menu point <Service>. Press <OK> and enter the Service-Code Standard service code is: 1111 2.

  • Page 11: Operating Instruction For The Board Computer (Dfm-Bc)

    9. Go to the <Supply Configuration> a. Check the <SL KF>. Is it the right one? b. If not, go back to the section <How to connect …> and take the appropriate corrections. 10. Go to the <Return Configuration> a. Check the <RL KF>. Is it the right one? b.

  • Page 12: Consumption

    Consumption This picture shows the current consumption of the Engine in l/h. Previous screen Next screen The next two screens (Info Mode and Service Mode) are explained in the section for Managers and for Service People. Display Test Press OK to start the Display test. Previous screen Next screen This will start the Display test.

  • Page 13: Supply Line

    Is the Display inverted? (Yes or No) (Standard: bright display and dark text) Supply Line (information about Total, TRIP, Current l/h, Op. Hours) Total: amount of liter that has flow through this flow meter since commissioning TRIP: amount of liter since the last reset (it functions like a daily counter) Current: actually flow rate in l/h Op.

  • Page 14: Error Log

    Error Log This screen shows you, with data and time stamp, the last stored Error Messages in a readable form. Press the   arrows to go through the messages. Config Log Entry The DFM-BC has the ability to store all configuration changes. If the Error Log is full, the oldest entry will be deleted. This screen shows you, when the last configuration change was recorded.

  • Page 15: Entering The Service Mode

    3. OK key a. Means Modify, Show, Store, Reset, Yes, Next. All this are described on the display of the Board Computer (DFM-BC) 4. arrow key a. brings you to the previews screen or to the line above or b. it is used to change values (increment). 5.

  • Page 16: Supply Line (Total, Trip, Current)

    Filter delay: enter a value from 1 to 99. This allows you to decide how strong the stabilizing of the current consumption should be. Use this feature if the current consumption is jumping from low to high values. Switch between 2 modes: - dark background and bright text (Yes) - bright background und dark text (No) Supply Line (Total, TRIP, Current)

  • Page 17: Error Log Entry

    Error Log Entry Press OK to enter the error log Read the stored Error Messages (Error Log) With the arrow and the arrow you can scroll through the messages Each message has a date and time stamp. After the last message is reached the first message will be shown.

  • Page 18: Factory Data

    Factory data No changes are possible. The displayed information is needed for updates or internal use. Error condition Error Messages If an error has occurred and it has consequence for the following digital readouts Total or TRIP or the Consumption than the Board Computer (DFM-BC) will show the following on the display: ...and after 5 seconds...

  • Page 19: Description Of The Error Messages

    Description of the Error Messages In any case, if an error occured look at the Error Log to define what exactly happened and at what time. To check the installation is also a recommended approach for finding faults. The following messages will be displayed if an error occurs: S>0 &R=0 Supply line flow meter has a flow rate.

  • Page 20: High Performance Results (With Application Optimization)

    High Performance Results (with application optimization) High Performance Results means, to adapt the system to the different condition you can face during your daily work. This can be: 1. High ambient temperatures. 2. Low ambient temperatures. 3. Different temperatures between supply line and return line of the fuel system. 4.

  • Page 21: Electrical Connections And Specifications

    Electrical Connections and Specifications For the DFM-8D Explanation of the wires: White Input voltage 12-24 VDC from the DFM-BC or from another source. If you use another source, make sure the voltage is stable and filtered (that means,always between 12VDC and max. 28VDC, noise free) Brown Ground (take the same ground like the 12-24 VDC source).
  • Page 22 Flow Meter l/pulse Pulse interval Pulse width (ml/pulse) (max) (min.) (max) (Nominal) Double flow meter DFM 8D 0.0125 (12.44) 15 46 ms 20 ms 12-24 Single flow meter DFM 20S 0.036 (36) 46 ms 20 ms 12-24 Single flow meter DFM 25S 0.100 (100) 46 ms 20 ms...

  • Page 23: Electrical Scheme Of The Dfm Systems

    Electrical scheme of the DFM Systems DFM-BC to DFM 8D DFM-BC DFM 8D Board Computer 18598 l Battery Batt. - Black Batt. + Brown Yellow Green White DFM-BC to DFM 20S / 25S for differential consumption Supply Line DFM-BC Red and White are not used Board Computer Black...
  • Page 24 DFM-BC to DFM 20S / 25S for direct consumption Supply Line Red and White DFM-BC are not used Board Computer Black 18598 l Brown Yellow Battery Green Batt. - Batt. + DFM-BC to VZF(A) for differential consumption DFM-BC Board Computer VZP 4/8 supply line Batterie White (not used)
  • Page 25 DFM-BC to VZF(A) for differential consumption DFM-BC Supply line VZF (A) Terminal strip Board Computer inside VZF(A) Batterie Return line Terminal strip VZF (A) inside VZF(A) Batt. - Batt. + Fuse (max. 1A or lower) Fleet- Output - Manager Interface Output + DFM-BC to VZF(A) II for differential consumption DFM-BC...

  • Page 26: Specification And Technical Data

    DFM-BC to Fleet Manager or GPS-Tracking System DFM-BC Board Computer 18598 l Batterie Flow Meter Batt. - Batt. + Input + Groud - Specification and Technical Data Flow meters DN 8 DN 20 DN 25 Max supply flow rate Qn 1000 2000 Max.

  • Page 27: Dimensions

    Board Computer Power supply 12…24 VDC direct from vehicle battery Registration 100.000.000 litres Scale value Default for DN 8 = 80 pulses per liter Temperature Ambient –10 ... +70 °C, Protection class IP 54 according to IEC 60529 Electrical connection Power supply with cable 2 x 0.75 mm , 2 m supplied Cable outer diameter 5.0 mm...

  • Page 28: Dfm-Bc

    DFM-BC 63 mm Ordering Information Description Type Part. no. Diesel fuel flow meter DN 8D (double) DFM8D 94465 Diesel fuel flow meter DN 20S (single) DFM20S 94466 Diesel fuel flow meter DN 25S (single) DFM25S 94467 Board Computer DFMBC 95344 Hose Connector for DN 8 (M14 x 1.5mm) DFM8D 80447...

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