Summary of Contents for Abts Equipment Tanker watch
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Tanker watch User Manual Version 2.0 10/7/21...
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Tanker Watch Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Tanker watch tank monitor. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discriminating buyer. Safe, efficient and trouble-free operation requires that you and anyone else who will be operating or maintaining the washer, read and understand this manual.
Tanker Watch Safety Safety Alert Symbol and Signal ords You must read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual. The safety information in this manual is denoted by the safety alert symbol: This symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Tanker Watch Operational Hazards Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on equipment safety signs. Keep safety signs in good condition and replace missing or damaged safety signs. New equipment components and repair parts must include the current safety decal.
Hazards from Modifying Equipment Do not alter or modify machine in any way. Altering or modifying may cause your equipment to be unsafe and may void the manufacturers’ warranty. Contact Abts Equipment before altering or modifying equipment. Version 1.0 8/24/20...
Tanker Watch Installation Installation Requirements 115 VAC 5 Amp Electrical Requirements • Install flowmeter • Install proximity sensors • Install control cabinet • Position Machine Position control box near tank on the wall in a dry location • Version 1.0...
Tanker Watch Electrical Connection Electrical installation must be performed by a qualified electrical technician. The Tanker Watch requires 10 Amps of 115VAC or 240VAC. • Wire Line 1 and Neutral to the Disconnect switch. • Refer to wire schematic for proper wiring •...
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Tanker Watch Install Proximity Sensor o When proximity sensor is active that tank is currently recording/filling with product. o Maximum distance away from valve handle is 0.25”. Wire proximity sensor to orange IFM AL1122 module Prox 1 is port X03 •...
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Tanker Watch Install Flowmeter o Install the unit so that the measuring pipe is completely filled. o Install correct inlet and outlet pipe lengths. o Disturbances caused by bends, valves, reductions, etc. are not allowed. o no shut-off and control devices are allowed directly in front of the unit.
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Tanker Watch o Temperature is measured by the flowmeter o Wire flowmeter to orange IFM AL1122 module port X01 Version 1.0 8/24/20...
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Tanker watch wiring Alarms output • Tanker watch has an alarm system that can alert workers if there is a problem with the milking process. Lights and horns can be installed in the parlor area to alert workers. These alarms can be configured in tank alarm settings page.
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Tanker Watch Inputs • Silence alarm input: o This input will silence all alarms for the time in the configurable setting. This input requires +24VDC • Wash in progress input: o This input is required when washing the piping system. This input requires +24VDC.
Tanker Watch Screen Navigation Main Screen Once control box is mounted and wired, power on machine. • Power on machine by turning main power switch to the on position. • Version 1.0 8/24/20...
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Tanker Watch Tank Bays Active bay being Display of Resets bay Current product filled with product current product counting flowrate pumped Current temperature of product entering tank Version 1.0 8/24/20...
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Tanker Watch Bay History Select what bay history to view Export bay history to SD card SD card slot is located on back of touch screen Version 1.0 8/24/20...
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Tanker Watch Alarms Short description of Acknowledge a single • alarm what alarm occurred Acknowledge all alarms • Clear all alarms • Version 1.0 8/24/20...
Tanker Watch Maintenance Shows active Switch between Gallons reading proximity sensor or Pounds reading Adjust time and date of machine Version 1.0 8/24/20...
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At the set volume amount, the tank watcher will send an alarm. High temp set point: • o At this temperature the tanker watch will send out an alarm. Low temp set point: • o At this temperature the tanker watch will send out an alarm.
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Tanker Watch Factory Factory settings are only for the service technician. Login is required to be able to make setting changes. Serious damages can occur if a setting is incorrectly. Properly trained personnel are only allowed to adjust settings. Please keep login credentials discrete.
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Tanker Watch Calibrations Flow rate Calibration of the flow rate requires a high and a low calibration. • To calibrate low: • o turn milking system pump off o wait 2 minutes for the signal number to stabilize o enter...
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Tanker Watch Temperature Calibration of temperature requires a high and a low calibration. • To calibrate low: • o Pump cold liquid through flowmeter o wait 2 minutes for the signal number to stabilize o measure the temperature of liquid being pumped with thermometer...
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Tanker Watch Data base Data base menu will allow the user to delete a bay history or delete all bay history • Version 1.0 8/24/20...
Tanker Watch Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Machine screen is Control cabinet switched off Turn control cabinet switch on off/unresponsive Control cabinet power supply Check for proper power supply for control breaker tripped/off cabinet ...
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