Overview; System Description; Safety - Omntec OEL8000II Installation Manual

Section 1
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System Description

The OMNTEC OEL8000II is a comprehensive tank gauging and leak detection
system designed to bring tank owners into compliance with EPA regulations. It
provides real time simultaneous monitoring of up to eight tanks, identifying water
and product levels as well as leaks in single or double-wall steel and fiberglass tank
systems. Up to forty-four Bright Eye series leak and level detection sensors can be
added for monitoring interstitial spaces, piping sumps, double wall piping, dispenser
pans, dikes, and observation wells. Alarm conditions are identified by the controller
and optional low voltage remote high level annunciators. An additional option
features independently programmable relays that can be used for automatically
shutting down pumps and/or dispensers upon detection of a leak, low product level,
or high product level. The OEL8000II also provides a user friendly inventory
management system for identifying usage and alerting the customer to low inventory.
The system consists of a controller that is wall mounted in a non-hazardous location
and a combination of probes and sensors for monitoring water and product levels,
temperatures, and leaks. System programming and status reporting are achieved via
the controller. Remote communication capability can be provided by an internal
14,400 baud fax / modem, RS232, RS485, 4-20 mA card, IB-NET card (internet) or
relay outputs. Easy to read status and inventory data is provided on the controller's
LCD display while a hard copy can be obtained from the 36 character thermal printer.
Reporting is programmable or available on demand.
The OMNTEC OEL8000II is an intrinsically safe system and is Underwriters
Laboratories listed for petroleum storage tanks. Refer to third party certifications for
performance specifications.
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Safety

To install or service any component of the OEL8000II system the individual must be
qualified using intrinsically safe design principles (NEC practices) and must be
familiar with the specifications and procedures described within this manual. It is the
responsibility of the installer and operator to be familiar with and to comply with all
codes and regulations. Before you begin, read Section 3 – Applying Power. When
you have finished, return to the beginning, and read the entire manual. The following
are some safety tips to be used during installation and servicing:
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