Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change Disclaimer This manual provides important safety and technical information of the OPW Rack monitor 88XX-series. It is important that this manual is read and understood completely by the installing technician prior to installation. 88XX is a secondary overfill prevention monitor for protecting loading operations from overfilling.
Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change Warranty All parts and products are thoroughly inspected and tested from the time raw material is received at our plant, until the product is completed. We guarantee that all products are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment.
Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change Table of Contents Installation Manual OPW Fluid Transfer Group Europe B.V....... Error! Bookmark not defined. Disclaimer ................................2 Warranty ................................4 Approvals ................................4 Technical assistance in the U.S.A........................4 Table of Contents ..............................
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Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change Dismantling Rack Monitor ......................... 24 Trouble shooting ............................25 Procedure in case of an Error or Emergencies ..................25 Annex A - Available detail wiring drawings of the Rack Monitor 88XX and associated parts ....27 Annex B - Recommended Spare Parts ......................
Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change 1 Specifications The Rack Monitor 88XX is a loading rack monitoring system which detects and controls loading operations from overfilling and communicates a pending overfill condition to the loading rack control automation equipment by means of a normally open relay contact.
Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change Specific Conditions of Use The flameproof joints are not intended to be repaired. The cover fasteners are M8x1,25 property class A2-70. Specifications Inside Enclosure. : <1L (61” Free Volume ) empty.
Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change 1.3.2 Package Dimensions Package outside dimensions 88XX: 12.6” x 9.9” x 21.7” (32 x 25 x 55 cm) Package weight 88XX: 16 Lbs. (1kg) 1.3.3 Storage of the Rack Monitor 88XX Keep the Rack Monitor 88XX into the initial box and store it into a dry warehouse.
Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change Compliance See inserted Declaration of conformity H72651 for the latest standards and directives. Please contact OPW when this document is missing To get the Rack Monitor enclosure with a CE marking following directives are applicable Used Standards: 2017/18 : Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres –...
Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change Initial Installation Important: Installation must be performed by authorized and trained personnel only. • General understanding of relevant electrical engineering • Practical understanding of explosion protection principles and techniques •...
Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change Installation Rack Monitor 88XX Installation & maintenance shall be carried out in accordance with the applicable code of practice by suitable trained personnel. Steps to mount the Rack Monitor 88XX: •...
Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change Prepare the designated position for installation, • Make sure that the drilled holes are at least 8,4 mm or M8 threaded and that they correspond to the holes of the enclosure.
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Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change • Ensure that the cable gland seal is in a relaxed state by unscrewing the seal nut until there is no compression on the seal. • Pass selected cable through the gland to desired position, then tighten seal nut by hand until heavy resistance is felt, then rotate one full turn with the appropriate wrench.
Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change Electrical Wiring / Installation Sensor To connect the monitor to the sensors mounted on a tank-truck a plug and cable set is being used. If the monitor is set to EN13922 specifications a 10 wire cable with a Black plug MUST be used.
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Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change Note : Read cable specifications mentioned under entity parameters. EN13922 Color Current Color US Color US Color Five-wire 7400E 7110 7300 7100 pin usage Black Blue Green Blue 4J Plug...
Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change Emergency-Switch An emergency switch or dead man switch can be connected at the terminal shown in Error! Reference source not f ound.. On the left side of the (10) tank truck sensors terminal strip a 2 pin terminal strip is placed.
Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change Mains Wiring CAUTION Switch OFF mains power before making any connection. The mains terminal block is situated at the lower left corner of the metallic enclosure. Since the 88XX rack monitor is equipped with a high efficient switching regulator with a wide operating range.
Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change Data Communication The 88XX series rack monitors are equipped with a communication socket designed to support different kind of protocols due to the versatile world of communications. Consult OPW for possible communication add-ons.
Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change 2 System Configuration A typical system consist of two parts. The Loading Rack Side The Tank Truck Side The 88XX Rack monitor is mounted as a stationary system on a loading rack. Although the 88XX rack monitor is equipped with all basic functionalities some extra parts can be added.
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Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change Another typical configuration is shown below. Instead of flameproof cable glands explosion proof seals are used. Read the installation manual of the explosion proof seals carefully to avoid dangerous situations. TB 1 TB4A BOTTOM...
Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change 3 Maintenance Please take the following precautions before when servicing the Rack Monitor 88XX: • Before maintenance entire installation must be shut down/off before proceeding, • Maintenance must be performed by authorized personnel only, •...
Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change The following applies: • All incidents must be reported to OPW Engineered Systems. In case of injudicious use or if a calamity has occurred, the complete installation / construction needs to be inspected according to the maintenance instructions.
Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change 6 Trouble Shooting Not all events can be displayed and please consult the operational manual for operational related problems. On all relay contacts and power inlet voltage terminal suppressors are placed to limit the surge voltage and current as well absorbing energy.
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Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change Sensor cable specifications: OPW recommends to use plug / cordset with an individually screened blue cable / part number 7400E. If another equivalent cable is used the inductance Li must be less or equal to 0,8 mH/km for a maximum length of 40 meters. In case of using cable with a higher inductance the cable length must be reduced accordingly.
Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change Annex A - Available detail wiring drawings of the Rack Monitor 88XX and associated parts Drawing(s) DS00258 BLACK PLUG WIRING DS00259 7511E DUAL BREAK AWAY Annex B - Recommended Spare Parts With the purchase of the Rack Monitor the OPW Engineered Systems recommends some spare parts to be purchased.
Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Installation Manual January 2024 Date: Version: A.0 subject to change Control Drawing H72553 Figure 13 Page 28 of 30 – Installation Manual...
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Rack Monitor 88XX Document: Declaration Form Date: 31JAN22 DOC: H72651 EU Declaration of Conformity In accordance with ISO/IEC 17050:2004 OPW Fluid Transfer Group Europe BV Roggestraat 38 2153 GC Nieuw Vennep The Netherlands T: +31 (0)252 660 300 Declare that: Place label here Product Type Product Description...
Function Key Rack Monitor 8800E/8801E Document: Declaration Form Date: 05-Sep-2017 Doc: H71795 C.4 EU Declaration of Conformity In accordance with ISO/IEC 17050:2004 OPW Fluid Transfer Group Europe BV Roggestraat 38 2153 GC Nieuw Vennep The Netherlands T: +31 (0)252 660 300 declare that: Product description : Function Key...
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