SCAD TM1 Manual

SCAD TM1 and TM2 Tank Monitor Manual
Introduction
The monitor can be used with SCAD's electronic external stick -on or internal rod sensors
for water and holding tanks , and standard 240-33 Ohm or 10-180 Ohm float sensors.
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Included Parts
1. Monitor display
2. Wire harness
3. Inline 1 Amp fuse
4. Electronic external
sensor module
5. 60 inches of aluminum
sensor tape
6. 5 self tapping
mounting screws
Installation
Display Mounting
1. Choose a location for the monitor display that is away from weather or spilled fluids.
Be sure there is sufficient access behind the panel to route the wires.
2. Hold the display with the face toward the mounting surface and mark the location of
each of the four screw holes. Draw an X connecting the screw hole marks to
determine the center. Measure down 5/16" from the center mark and Drill a 1/2" hole.
External Sensor Foil Placement for Plastic & Fiberglass Tanks
Use the table and illustration below to for placement of the sensor component s . A v oid
areas near conductive objects. Clean all surfaces with isopropyl alcohol before component
placement. Press firmly removing air gaps when adhering components.
Foil height more than 10"
Component Placement Based on Foil Height (inches)
Foil H eight
Width 3-3.5
Gap 1-1.5
Important: Keep red, black and blue wires away from foil tapes.
2"
height
more
than
10"
Required Tools and Materials
1. Drill with 1/2 inch (13mm) drill bit.
2. 22-18 AWG butt-splice terminations (preferably
waterproof with heat shrink adhesive) and wire
termination tools
3. 22 AWG (20 or 18 AWG will also work) stranded
tinned copper stranded, preferably 3-conductor cable.
Must span from the display to each sensor.
4. Isopropyl alcohol to clean any residue off the tank.
5. #1 Phillips screwdriver
6-8 8-10
3
1.5-1.75
Do not cross white wires.
1/2"
gap
1/2"
Bottom of Tank
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10-12 12-14
2 2
1.5 1.75
width
height
10"
or
less
1/2" overlap
Firmware 3.4
Foil hieght 10" or less
14-20 20-24
2 2
2 2.5
sensor
gap
>24
2
2.5-3
1/2"
1/2"