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  • Page 1 1218C Electronic Tank Gauge Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions 1218C-0142 PP...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The Morrison Bros. Co. 1218C Electronic Tank Gauge series monitors and displays the liquid level and/or volume of product stored in 1 to 4 aboveground storage tanks. The 1218C provides two “outputs” which are of Form A (SPST, Normally Open) contacts.
  • Page 3 What It Doesn’t Do ..........................60 How To Upgrade The Firmware When Needed ..................60 Appendix G: Configure Computer for Direct Connection to the 1218C ............62 Appendix H: Installing Security Certificates on the Computer ................. 63 Appendix I: Configuring Microsoft Internet Explorer/Edge ................65 Appendix J: Modbus Registers ..........................

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Specifications The 1218C Electronic Tank Gauge is intended to be located in an Ordinary Location. Its inputs are intrinsically safe for use with Class I, Division 1 Group D. T4 Hazardous location with all Morrison Bros. Co. 1218 Sensors. WARNING: This is an intrinsically safe device and must be wired in accordance with National Electrical Code Article 500.

  • Page 5: Installation And Testing

    Note: As defined in Article 501 – Class 1 Locations of NFPA 70, this apparatus and its connected wiring are intrinsically safe. Under normal conditions this apparatus and its wiring cannot release sufficient energy to ignite a specific ignitable atmospheric mixture by opening, shorting, or grounding. Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840 1218C‑0142 PP rev 11‑28‑2018...

  • Page 6: Mounting

    The included Quick Reference Guide must be attached to the lanyard installed on the bottom, left corner of the 1218C console. It is the owner’s responsibility to properly train ALL operators of the 1218 Electronic Tank Gauge system. The Quick Reference Guide SHALL NOT take the place of proper training.

  • Page 7: Steps To Wire The 1218C Electronic Tank Gauge

    Figure 1 Overview of the inside of the 1218C steps to Wire the 1218C Electronic Tank Gauge SENSoRS: INTRINSICALLy SAFE INpuTS There are four 1218 Sensor inputs in the 1218C. Channel 1 (J5) is the input located closest to the ¾” conduit entrance of the enclosure. Preparation 1.

  • Page 8: Wiring

    6. Return to the 1218C Electronic Tank Gauge Console. Trim excess cable 2 inches past the Channel Connector and then strip the sheathing to expose the shield. Cut away the exposed foil shield, but do not cut the bare drain/shield wire.

  • Page 9: Console Power: Mains Connection

    6. Verify that the wires are properly connected and secure in the terminal block. Properly stripped, inserted and secured wires should look like Figure 6 with no stray wires protruding from any terminal. Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840 1218C‑0142 PP rev 11‑28‑2018...

  • Page 10: Completion

    ), we recommend using 22AWG to 14AWG when wiring Outputs. 1. Bring the “LINE/HOT” power for the device to be controlled into the 1218C enclosure. Either of the left two entry points are intended for this purpose. 2. Strip about ¼ inch of insulation from the wire.

  • Page 11: Completion

    2 feet away and then routed separately from there. Wiring 1. Route the Ethernet cable to the 1218C Electronic Tank Gauge from your network router, switch or hub. 2. The left two entry points may be used to provide access to the enclosure for the Ethernet cable. Ensure that there is about 10 inches of cable extending into the 1218C enclosure.

  • Page 12: Completion

    The other End of the Ethernet Cable NoTE: For the 1218C to operate properly on your Network, it may have to be reconfigured to be compatible to your Network. This can be done either through the Setup menu or through the Website interface (see the “NETWORK SETTINGS: connecting to the outside world”...

  • Page 13: Understanding What The Buttons Do: Basics Of Keypresses

    (Figure 13). When configuring the 1218C it is most convenient to position the index finger of the right hand on the UP button and the middle finger of the right hand on the DOWN button while operating the Silence/Test button with a finger of the left hand.

  • Page 14: Configuring Your 1218C Using The Web Portal

    CoNFIGuRING youR 1218C uSING THE WEB poRTAL It is recommended to use the web portal to configure the 1218C. The web portal makes it quick and easy to configure the 1218C and also provides access to configuration options not available otherwise (e.g. Email notifications, FuelCloud settings, and External I/O Expansion Module).

  • Page 15: Entering The Menu System

    CoNFIGuRING youR 1218C uSING THE SySTEM MENu If you do not have access to a computer you will need to configure the 1218C through the System Menu using the buttons previously described in “Understanding What the Buttons Do: Basics of Keypresses” section on page 13.
  • Page 16 In order for the 1218C to accurately reflect the level of fluid in a tank, it needs to know certain basic information about each installed. • Status: Enabled {Channel/Tank 1 default} or Disabled {Channel/Tank 2 – 4 default}. By enabling a Channel/Tank, you allow that Channel to be monitored by the 1218C.

  • Page 17: Navigating The Configuration/System Menu

    • Value: Percentage of Maximum Fill Level which the alarm condition will trip. Allowed values are from 0.1 to 99.9%. The default value is 80% • Buzzer: Should this Level Alarm cause the 1218C’s Buzzer to sound continuously, automatically silence after the configured Autosilence Timeout period (see "INDICATOR SETTINGS" on page 21) or not sound at all? The default is to silence after the Autosilence Timeout period.
  • Page 18 Event Log is disabled by default. Relay Outputs The 1218C has two Outputs. These Outputs do not supply any power for your devices. They are Dry Contact Outputs, simply closing and opening a switch in response to system conditions and configuration according to their configuration.
  • Page 19 Event Logging The 1218C has the ability to keep a log of events. It will keep up to the last 1,000 event records in memory. When the 1,001st event record occurs, then the oldest event record is thrown away and the new record takes its place.
  • Page 20 Console’s display. If you want to be sure that these are accurate, then you need to take the time to set the Date and Time here. Over time the clock in the 1218C may drift due to temperature variations.
  • Page 21 This is accomplished with a hard wired CAT5 or better cable. While it is possible to simply plug and play, it is more likely that you will have to configure the 1218C to conform it to your particular network.
  • Page 22 IMpoRTANT: The 1218C network settings (IP address, subnet mask, default gateway) must be properly configured to use Modbus TCP. The 1218C network settings are shared for the web interface and Modbus TCP. That is, changing the IP address of the 1218C will affect both the web interface and the Modbus TCP server.
  • Page 23 • power Recovery: Power was lost and has now returned, then an email/text would be sent. • CoM Errors: If a communication error occurs between a 1218 Sensor and the 1218C, then an email/ text would be generated if this is enabled.

  • Page 24: Name Guidance

    Each name is limited in length, depending on what it is associated with. What is Named Maximum Length Tank/Sensor Sensor Input Level Alarm Site Name Console Name Local Host Name Administrator's/Guest's Password Table 5 Maximum Name Lengths Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840 1218C‑0142 PP rev 11‑28‑2018...

  • Page 25: Testing

    ° Dry contact sensor inputs are responding appropriately (if used) Configuration Confirmation It is important to make sure the 1218C is the way you want it. The 1218C provides an easy way to see what it thinks it should be doing. This is accomplished through the “Quick Menu.”...

  • Page 26: Liquid Levels

    • If the 1218C display is not awake, then wake it up with a Single Tap of the Silence/Test button. • Enter the Console's System Menu by pressing and holding the UP button on the control board while simultaneously pressing and holding the Silence/Test button for no less than 3 seconds.

  • Page 27: Operation

    Sleep/Heartbeat/Wakeup Sleep mode is a Display Sleep mode. That is to say, the only part of the 1218C that goes to sleep is the display; the rest of the 1218C is always awake and aware of what is going on in its world. The 1218C continues to monitor levels and alarms inputs.

  • Page 28: Navigating The Display Data: What Am I Looking At

    Normal, All is Well with the World, Home Screen If there is only one 1218 Sensor attached to the 1218C, you will see a display with all of that Sensor’s information. If there is more than one 1218 Sensor connected to the 1218C and enabled in the configuration, the display will cycle through each of the enabled channels, displaying its pertinent information;...

  • Page 29: Filling And The Home Screen

    Alarms have been configured and enabled. While up to four Level Alarms may be configured in the 1218C, only the Lowest High Level Alarm and the Highest Low Level Alarm is displayed. If only High Level Alarms are defined and enabled, then only one vertical red bar will appear on the right.

  • Page 30: Alarms

    The 1218C will continue to cycle through displaying Channel Data as it did prior to the Alarm Event. This is true whether you are in fill mode or not. The 1218C will continue to monitor all inputs, even in an alarm state.

  • Page 31: Determining Exactly What Caused The Alarm

    Its principle use is to access more complete information about Alarms and Event Log entries. As such, it is geared to provide immediate access to this information. It is important to note that the 1218C continues to monitor all inputs even while you are accessing the Quick Menu.

  • Page 32: Quick Menu Options

    Communication Error. The 1218C is configured to “see” a 1218 Sensor on this channel and it is not finding one. This could be a configuration error (a channel is enabled that doesn’t actually have a 1218 Sensor connected to it), a wiring fault (e.g.

  • Page 33: Event Logs

    Downloading Event Logs The 1218C only retains the last 1000 events in its internal Event Log memory. You may want to keep all Event Log entries as a matter of record or analyze the Event Log entries for trends. To do these things, we have...
  • Page 34 Flash Drive at the 1218C. To save the Event Log to a USB Flash drive, you must have access to the inside of the 1218C enclosure. Perform this operation only if the conditions at the 1218C are such that water, dust and dirt will not infiltrate the enclosure when it is opened.

  • Page 35: Clearing Event Logs

    To clear the Event Log, you must have access to the inside of the 1218C enclosure. It cannot be done through the Website interface. Perform this operation only if the conditions at the 1218C are such that water, dust and dirt will not infiltrate the enclosure when it is opened.
  • Page 36 • Console Name: The configured Console Name. • Tank Name: The configured Tank Name. • Liquid Volume: If the 1218C is configured to display liquid levels in terms of volume, then this is displayed as Gallons or Liters, whichever has been chosen.

  • Page 37: Info Page

    Info Page This page is the go to place to see what the Current Firmware versions and Identifiers are for the 1218C and everything attached to it. The identifier (ID) is kind of like a serial number; it is a unique identification number that is specific to that unit.

  • Page 38: Cleaning-Annually Or As Needed

    This same test is to be done no less than once a month as part of a preventative maintenance program. Cleaning—ANNuALLy oR AS NEEDED Clean the outside of the 1218C using a mild detergent on a soft, damp cloth. Take special care when cleaning the display window area not to scratch the material.
  • Page 39 • Gently slide the blade of the screwdriver between the battery and the negative terminal (left side) of the battery holder. • Pry the battery up gently and remove the battery entirely. Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840 1218C‑0142 PP rev 11‑28‑2018...
  • Page 40 • Power cycle the unit by turning OFF the Control Board’s SW1, pausing for about five seconds and then turning the unit back on. • Verify the proper operation of the 1218C. • If everything is working properly, then close, latch and lock the Enclosure.

  • Page 41: Fuse Replacement

    FuSE REpLACEMENT There are three replaceable fuses in the 1218C: one for each of the two outputs and one for the input power. All three exist under the Facilities Section cover plate. As such, it requires access to the inside of the 1218C enclosure.
  • Page 42 The fuse is held by this top half. • Remove the fuse from the fuse holder cover by twisting the fuse out while holding the cover stationary. Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840 1218C‑0142 PP rev 11‑28‑2018...

  • Page 43: Firmware Changes

    On the other hand, what if a Firmware Upgrade introduced an unexpected side effect? It is possible in that case to Revert the Firmware to the previous version. In a severe case, you might even have to Revert the 1218C Firmware to its Factory Default Firmware.
  • Page 44 To perform a Firmware upgrade from the website, perform the following steps: • Go to www.morbros.com/1218 and click on the Downloads tab. • Select the 1218C firmware file and save it to your computer. Remember where the file is saved. • Next go to the 1218 Electronic Tank Gauge website.

  • Page 45: Reverting Firmware

    • Insert the USB Flash drive into the USB port connector. • If the 1218C display is not awake, then wake it up with a Single Tap of the Silence/Test button. • Enter the Console’s System Menu by pressing and holding the UP button on the control board while...

  • Page 46: Factory Reset

    FACToRy RESET There may the occasion where a 1218C is being moved from one site to another. In this case, it may be easier to start from the Factory Default Configuration settings than it is to edit an existing site’s settings. For this reason, we have provided a way to Reset all Configurations to Factory Defaults and simultaneously clear the Event Log;...
  • Page 47 • Unlock, unlatch and swing the 1218C enclosure door open. • If the 1218C display is not awake, then wake it up with a Single Tap of the Silence/Test button. • Enter the Console’s System Menu by pressing and holding the UP button on the control board while simultaneously pressing and holding the Silent/Test button for no less than three seconds.

  • Page 48: Appendix A: Configuration Menu Tree

    Configuration Menu Tree Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840 1218C‑0142 PP rev 11‑28‑2018...
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  • Page 50: Appendix B: Quick Menu Tree

    B: Quick Menu Tree Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840 1218C‑0142 PP rev 11‑28‑2018...

  • Page 51: Appendix C: The Anatomy Of An Event Log File

    VOL: 13,728 GAL, ULL: 862 GAL 1/13/2017 10:51 ALARM ACKNOWLEDGED TANK 1 INPUT ALARM ACKNOWLEDGED - INPUT 1 1/13/2017 10:52 DISCHARGE ENDED TANK 1 VOL: 11,383 GAL, ULL: 3,207 GAL Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840 1218C‑0142 PP rev 11‑28‑2018...

  • Page 52: Appendix D: Configuration Worksheets

    D: Configuration Worksheets 1. Channel Configuration Worksheet Default values are shown in light print for your reference. Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840 1218C‑0142 PP rev 11‑28‑2018...
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  • Page 54: System Level Settings

    2. System Level Settings Default values are shown in light print for your reference. Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840 1218C‑0142 PP rev 11‑28‑2018...
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  • Page 56: Appendix E: 1218C Control Drawing

    E: 1218C Control Drawing Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840 1218C‑0142 PP rev 11‑28‑2018...
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  • Page 58: Appendix F: The 1218C As A Remote Console

    The 1218C as a remote Console INSTALLATION Installation of a 1218C Remote Console requires access to the inside of the 1218C Enclosure at both the Primary and the Secondary Console. IMpoRTANT NoTE: Before performing this installation, completely remove all power from the primary Console including the power associated with its outputs.

  • Page 59: Configuration

    5.9. Plug the Connector into the Interface Board. Configuration To configure a 1218C Console as a Remote Console, perform the following steps: 1. Locate SW5 in the upper left corner of the Control Board. The top-most switch position is position one (1) which controls whether this is a Primary or a Remote Console.

  • Page 60: Completion

    4. Apply power to the Primary and Secondary Consoles. WHAT IT DoES Wake up/Sleep: The 1218C Secondary Console’s display will go to sleep in the same fashion as the Primary Console and as configured in the Primary Console. Waking up the display is also the same; a quick Single Tap of the Silence/Test button will wake up the Secondary Console’s display.
  • Page 61 4. Set this dip switch position to the OFF position which tells the Control Board that it is now a Primary Console. 5. Place the power switch (SW1) in the ON position and wait for the 1218C to boot. Ignore any alarms or other complaints it may have.

  • Page 62: Appendix G: Configure Computer For Direct Connection To The 1218C

    • Disable all wireless adapters as the operating system will try to talk through them and we want to be absolutely sure we are only talking to the 1218C and not something else. • Close the Network and Sharing Center [X].

  • Page 63: Appendix H: Installing Security Certificates On The Computer

    “morbros1218c” local host name as well as "morbros1218c_N" where is N is a number from '0' to '9'. • Click on [Next] and then [Next]. • There is no password, so click on [Next] and then [Next] followed by [Finish]. Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840 1218C‑0142 PP rev 11‑28‑2018...
  • Page 64 Yes, you do want to install it, so click on [YES]. • You should now see the message that the import was successful; click on [OK]. Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840 1218C‑0142 PP rev 11‑28‑2018...

  • Page 65: Appendix I: Configuring Microsoft Internet Explorer/Edge

    1.If you are using Internet Explorer version 10, you need to perform this additional step. Under "Internet Options" click "Advanced" and scroll to the bottom and check "Use TLS 1.2." Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840 1218C‑0142 PP rev 11‑28‑2018...

  • Page 66: Appendix J: Modbus Registers

    J: Modbus registers The 1218C can provide system status (level, volume, ullage, alarms, etc.) to external 3rd party devices such as PLCs and building automation systems using the Modbus protocol. The 1218C can be configured as a Modbus server using the Modbus TCP or Modbus RTU protocols.
  • Page 67 IMpoRTANT NoTE: The 1218C network settings (IP address, subnet mask, default gateway) must be properly configured to use Modbus TCP. The 1218C network settings are shared for the web interface and Modbus TCP. That is, changing the IP address of the 1218C will affect both the web interface and the Modbus TCP server.
  • Page 68 (if configured), or a new active alarm. See Table 11 (on next page) for the complete list of the Input Registers reported by the 1218C. Alarm Status...
  • Page 69 Ch 4 - COM Error 303013 03012 Alarm Status enum Ch 4 - Low Voltage 303014 03013 Alarm Status enum Reserved 303015 - 365535 03014 - 65535 Table 11 Modbus Input Registers Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840 1218C‑0142 PP rev 11‑28‑2018...

  • Page 70: Appendix K: Fuelcloud Activation

    • Browse to find the license file you saved from Morrison Bros. • Click on the file. • Click on the UPLOAD LICENSE button. • Page will automatically refresh when upload is complete. Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840 1218C‑0142 PP rev 11‑28‑2018...
  • Page 71 • Select MORRISON BROS CO   • Select location from drop down menu and click CONTINUE 3. Select Add Device‐Select Morrison Bros Co    3. Select Add Device‐Select Morrison Bros Co  • Select DONE 4. Select Location from Drop Down Menu and hit “Continue”       Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840 1218C‑0142 PP rev 11‑28‑2018...
  • Page 72 6. From the blue cog on the right hand side select View          • Select tank to add (if necessary, the user can adjust level alarms here), then click CONTINUE 7. Select Add Tank    7. Select Add Tank  Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840 1218C‑0142 PP rev 11‑28‑2018...
  • Page 73 8. Select tank to add and hit Continue   8. Select tank to add and hit Continue   • Copy activation code   • Enter activation code on Morrison 1218 website 9. Copy Activation Code and enter on the Morrison website    9. Copy Activation Code and enter on the Morrison website    • Ensure FuelCloud is enabled   Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840 1218C‑0142 PP rev 11‑28‑2018...
  • Page 74 570 E. 7th Street, P.O. Box 238 | Dubuque, IA 52004-0238 t. 563.583.5701 | 800.553.4840 | f. 563.583.5028 custserv@morbros.com | www.morbros.com...

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