Mounting the submersible probe to the tank ..........18 Commissioning ......................20 Password ....................20 Setting the date and the time..............21 Setting the tank data...................22 Setting the alarms..................24 Operation .......................26 Changing the display language ..............26 Alarm condition ...................27 Statistics function..................27 Troubleshooting .....................29 TankControl 01...
Explanation of symbols and typeface Symbol Meaning Prerequisite for an activity Activity consisting of a single step Activity consisting of several steps Result of an activity • Bulleted list Text Indication on a display Highlighting Highlighting TankControl 01...
Safety Safety Intended use TankControl 01 may only be used for level measurement of the fol- lowing liquids: • Fuel oil EL according to DIN 51603-1 • Fuel oil L according DIN 51603-2 • Diesel according to EN 590 Any use other than the application explicitly permitted in this instruc- tion manual is not permitted.
An integrated microprocessor records, stores and dis- plays important information such as fuel consumption or calculation of reach (based on past consumption values). Application example Fig. 2: Application example TankControl TankControl 01...
Mute key: Switch off buzzer during an alarm condition and display the alarm acknowledgement menu. Overview of the signals Alarm signal Setting Audible alarm Buzzer sounds during an alarm condition, depending on the settings. Visual alarm Red LED always lights up during an alarm condition. TankControl 01...
Alarm message Fig. 3: Display Alarm message Meaning Sensor failure Minimum alarm Maximum alarm Menu Menu title Menu item Display Meaning Save the changed value Save <Return> Back to previous menu without saving Highlights the currently selected menu item TankControl 01...
Dimensions (Ø x L) 24 x 53 mm Weight 360 g Length of probe cable Pressure range 0-300 mbar ≤ ± 1.0 % FSO, IEC 60770 Accuracy* ≤ ± 1.5 % FSO, 0 to +40 °C Temperature error TankControl 01...
< ±1.5 % FSO, IEC 60770 Screw connections at the control unit Cable gland Cable diameter 4.0-8.8 mm 8.0-12.5 mm Approvals, tests, conformities TankControl complies with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEU and 92/31/EEU) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEU and 93/68/EEU). TankControl 01...
The installation site of the control unit is at eye level on a plane, rigid and dry wall. The provided moisture-proof junction box is not suitable for exterior application. For exterior application use the exterior junction box, refer to chapter 11, page 30. TankControl 01...
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Route the cable of the control unit into the junction box. Push the screw connector (screw connector kit or mounting kit, refer to chapter 6.4, page 18) onto the cable of the submersible probe; ensure proper orientation. TankControl 01...
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Do not completely close the junction box in order to prevent in- correct measurements. Connect the unit electrically as described in chapter 6.1 on page 16. Connect the control unit. TankControl 01...
Relay – Normally Closed Connected to connection A or B Connecting the unit to mains Route the mains cable trough the right screw connection. The phase must be connected to terminal L1, the neutral con- ductor to terminal N and the protective conductor to terminal TankControl 01...
The measurement hole in the submersible probe must not be in the oil sludge. The amount of oil below the measurement hole of the sub- mersible probe is not detected. TankControl 01...
1" screw connector Used to fixate the cable 1½" screw connection 2" screw connector Fig. 6: Mounting to tank with screw connector kit Tighten the connector so that the cable can no longer move and that the connection is smell-tight. TankControl 01...
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Make sure no chips can get into the tank when drilling. Insert the enclosed PG 9 gland and fasten it with the enclosed nut. Fixate the cable of the submersible probe at the correct length; make sure the connection is smell-tight. TankControl 01...
After the entry, the password is active for 15 minutes. For any later changes, the password must be entered again. The password is 186900. The password was deduced from the year 1869 when the company AFRISO was founded. Fig. 8: Entering the password TankControl 01...
Commissioning Setting the date and the time • Date format "DD.MM.YY" • Time format "hh:mm" Fig. 9: Changing date and time; example: Time TankControl 01...
A special tank shape as per customer specifications can be stored in the device. The data for the special tank shape must be available as litre/level in mm information with a maximum of 300 measuring points. Fig. 10: Setting the tank shape TankControl 01...
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Commissioning Tank volume, tank height and current liquid level Fig. 11: Changing the tank data; example: Current level TankControl 01...
Fig. 14: Scrolling from screen to screen Scrolling from screen to screen: Press the key. Direct jump to screen "Level in mm": Press key. Changing the display language Fig. 15: Changing the display language; example: German Eng- lish TankControl 01...
When the Fore- cast function is activated during the first year, the system displays the date as of which the forecast will be available. "Available as of DD.MM.YY". TankControl 01...
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Period shown on screen Max. total period Unit 1 calendar year Last 5 calendar years Litres (if the data is available) Forecast 12 months after current 12 months Litres date Fig. 16: Statistics; example: Consumption log and forecast TankControl 01...
The electronic inserts can be easily separated and the device consists of recyclable materials. If you do not have the opportunity to dispose of the used device in accordance with environmental regulations, please contact us for possibilities to return it. TankControl 01...
Customer satisfaction is our prime objective. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions, suggestions or problems concerning your product. 15 Addresses The addresses of our worldwide representations and offices can be found on the Internet at www.afriso.de. TankControl 01...
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