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Veeder-Root TLS-450PLUS Troubleshooting Manual

In-station diagnostics (isd) pressure management control (pmc)
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Manual No: 577014-463
Revision: A
In-Station Diagnostics (ISD)
Pressure Management Control (PMC)
TLS-450PLUS Consoles
Troubleshooting Guide

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  • Page 1 • Manual No: 577014-463 Revision: A In-Station Diagnostics (ISD) Pressure Management Control (PMC) TLS-450PLUS Consoles Troubleshooting Guide...
  • Page 2 If “lost” equipment is delivered at a later date and is not needed, Veeder-Root will allow a Return to Stock without a restocking fee. Veeder-Root will NOT be responsible for any compensation when a customer chooses their own carrier.

  • Page 3: Warranty

    LAMPS, FUSES, AND LITHIUM BATTERIES ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY. If "Warranty" is purchased as part of the Fuel Management Service, Veeder-Root will maintain the equipment for the life of the contract in accordance with the written warranty provided with the equipment. A Veeder-Root Fuel Management Services Contractor shall have free site access during Customer’s regular working hours to work on the equipment.
  • Page 4 For ISD components installed after the initial ISD start-up, we warrant that these products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship and is compliant with all applicable performance standards and specifications for which it has been certified, for a period of one (1) year from the date of installation when proof of the date of install is provided or fifteen (15) months from date of manufacture when proof of date of installation is not provided.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Contractor Certification Requirements ................1 Related Manuals .......................1 Safety Warnings .......................2 ISD Post-Installation Checklist ISD with Healy Assist System Checklist ................4 ISD with VST Balance System/V-R Vapor Polisher Checklist ..........5 Question ........................5 Explanation.......................5 ISD ShutDown Requirements ...................6 ISD Alarm Message Diagnostics ALARM MESSAGES ......................7 Warnings ........................7...
  • Page 6 Common Causes....................17 MISSING RELAY SETUP ....................18 Missing Relay Setup....................18 ISD Monitoring Category ..................18 Diagnostic Procedure .....................18 Understanding TLS-450PLUS ISD Shutdown Requirements Setup for selected Pump Modes........................18 MISSING TANK SETUP ....................26 Missing Tank Setup ....................26 ISD Monitoring Category ..................26 Diagnostic Procedure .....................26 MISSING HOSE SETUP ....................27...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents VP EMISSIONS ......................36 Vapor Processor Emissions ...................36 ISD Monitoring Category ..................36 Diagnostic Procedure .....................36 VP PRESSURE ......................37 Vapor Processor Pressure ..................37 ISD Monitoring Category ..................37 Diagnostic Procedure .....................37 Exhibit 11 Failures ......................38 Pressure Integrity test.....................38 Flow Test ........................38 Thermometer Test ....................38 Exhibit 12 Failures ......................38 Operation Alarms ......................39...
  • Page 8 Comm Module Port Configurations ................72 Viewing ISD Reports via RS-232 Connection ..............75 Connecting Laptop to TLS-450PLUS ..............75 Setting up The TLS-450PLUS Serial Port For ISD Regulator Access....76 Setting Up Communication Between Laptop And TLS-450PLUS ........78 Sending Console Commands.................79 Troubleshooting Commands for Technical Support ............81 ISD Collection Issues .....................81...
  • Page 9 Example Tri-Comm Module Installation in Slot 1 ........73 Figure 32. Tri-Comm Module Ports/Jumpers ............74 Figure 33. Connecting Laptop to TLS-450PLUS for Serial Communication ..75 Figure 34. Connect Laptop to an Available RS-232 Comm Port ......76 Figure 35. Example Serial Port Setup Screen ............76...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Table 6. TLS-450PLUS (PMC) Alarm Troubleshooting Summary ......43 Table 7: PMC Setup Fail Diagnostic Procedure ............44 Table 8. PMC Device Fault Summary ..............44 Table 9. Communication Bay Modules ..............71 Table 10. Configurable (C)/Non-Configurable (NC) Ports for Selectable Comm Modules (Comm Bay Slots 1 - 3 Only) ........72...

  • Page 11: Contractor Certification Requirements

    Veeder-Root Technical Support. Contractor Certification Requirements Veeder-Root requires the following minimum training certifications for contractors who will install and setup the equipment discussed in this manual: Service Technician Certification (Previously known as Level 2/3): Contractors holding valid Technician...

  • Page 12: Safety Warnings

    Introduction Safety Warnings Safety Warnings FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, ENVIRONMENT, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. The following safety symbols are used throughout this manual to alert you to important safety hazards and precautions.

  • Page 13: Isd Post-Installation Checklist

    Before installing any vapor recovery equipment the installer must be familiar with all state and federal regulations regarding the safe installation and operation of each component. (NFPA 30A). A Certified Veeder-Root contractor or Authorized Service Contractor (ASC) with Veeder-Root In-Station Diagnostics training must be available (on-site) to over-see this post-installation checklist.

  • Page 14: Isd With Healy Assist System Checklist

    Diagnostics> Vapor Pressure Sensor> Calibrate. If the ambient pressure reading offset is greater than +/- 0.20 IWC call Veeder-Root Technical Support for assistance. Do not calibrate at this time. Returned the ISD Vapor Pressure Sensor calibration valve so that the sensor is reading UST vapor pressure? - Check in Diagnostics>...

  • Page 15: Isd With Vst Balance System/V-R Vapor Polisher Checklist

    Menu> Diagnostics> Vapor Pressure Sensor> Calibrate. If the ambient pressure reading offset is greater than +/- 0.20 IWC call Veeder-Root Technical Support for assistance. Do not calibrate at this time. Returned the ISD Vapor Pressure Sensor calibration valve so that the sensor is reading offset is UST vapor STEP 13.

  • Page 16: Isd Shutdown Requirements

    ISD Post-Installation Checklist ISD ShutDown Requirements b. Healy Vacuum pump V/L needs to be set. c. Check the ball valve between the Healy pump and air flow meter is not closed or partially closed. d. Check that the installed meter does not still have the dust caps on. This will significantly reduce airflow for both all nozzles on the dispenser.

  • Page 17: Isd Alarm Message Diagnostics

    ISD Alarm Message Diagnostics The TLS console is continuously monitoring the vapor recovery system and ISD sensors for alarm conditions such as excessively high or low vapor collection, containment system vapor leakage and equipment problems. ALARM MESSAGES ISD monitoring tests operate once each day. Warning and failure conditions are posted at the designated posting time after the tests are complete.

  • Page 18: Isd Vapor Leak Warn/Fail

    ISD Alarm Message Diagnostics ISD VAPOR LEAK WARN/FAIL ISD VAPOR LEAK WARN/FAIL ISD VAPOR LEAKAGE Vapor Leakage Detection test failure occurs when the vapor recovery containment system leaks at 2 times the allowable CARB standard defined in the TP-201.3. For a typical 12-hose site, that means it exceeds 8.5cfh (limit ranges over 8-10 cfh for <6 to >24 hoses).

  • Page 19: Isd Gross Pres Warn/Fail

    ISD Alarm Message Diagnostics ISD GROSS PRES WARN/FAIL ISD GROSS PRES WARN/FAIL ISD GROSS PRESSURE Gross over-pressure failure occurs when the 95th percentile of 7-days’ ullage pressure data exceeds the gross over-pressure requirement. That means the pressure is greater than 1.3"wc for more than 1.2 hours a day on average or more than 8.4 hours for 7 days.

  • Page 20: Isd Degrd Pres Warn/Fail

    ISD Alarm Message Diagnostics ISD DEGRD PRES WARN/FAIL ISD DEGRD PRES WARN/FAIL ISD DEGRADATION PRESSURE A degradation over-pressure failure occurs when the 75th percentile of 30-days’ ullage pressure data exceeds the degradation over-pressure requirement. That means the pressure is greater than 0.3"wc for more than 6 hrs a day on average or more than 7.5 days for 30 days.

  • Page 21: Hnn: Gross Collect Warn/Fail

    The most common cause of High A/L on all Nozzles at the same time is the dispenser events are artificially Low. The TLS-450PLUS utilizes a dual RS-232 board (0332868-001 RS-232 Dual Interface Module (Comm. Slots 1,2,3) that can be configured for one of its ports to be configured as a VR BIR protocol DIM (EDIM). This protocol requires a "G"...

  • Page 22: Hnn: Degrd Collect Warn/Fail

    ISD Alarm Message Diagnostics hnn: DEGRD COLLECT WARN/FAIL hnn: DEGRD COLLECT WARN/FAIL DEGRADATION COLLECT A 7-day Degradation A/L Test failure occurs when the A/L ratio is at least 25% below the lower certified A/L ratio or at least 25% above the upper certified ratio. ISD MONITORING CATEGORY Vapor Collection Monitoring for sites equipped with assist vapor recovery systems is responsible for ensuring that proper front-end vapor capture is occurring during fueling events.

  • Page 23: Hnn: Flow Collect Warn/Fail

    ISD Alarm Message Diagnostics hnn: FLOW COLLECT WARN/FAIL hnn: FLOW COLLECT WARN/FAIL FLOW COLLECT A 1-Day Vapor Collection Flow Performance Test failure occurs when the vapor collection flow performance is less than 50%. ISD MONITORING CATEGORY Vapor Collection Monitoring for sites equipped with balance vapor recovery systems is responsible for ensuring that front-end vapor collection is operating within certified range with respect to the baseline collection performance during fueling events.

  • Page 24: Isd Vp Status Warn/Fail

    • Refer to the Clear Test Repair Menu (on page 66) for clearing this alarm on the TLS after repairs are complete. COMMON CAUSES • TLS Console Controlled Processor VP EMISSIONS WARN, VP EMISSIONS FAIL (Veeder-Root Polisher) • Non-TLS Console Controlled Processor Inn: EXTERNAL INPUT ALARM (ARID, HIRT)

  • Page 25: Isd Vp Pres Warn/Fail

    ISD Alarm Message Diagnostics ISD VP PRES WARN/FAIL ISD VP PRES WARN/FAIL ISD VAPOR PRESSURE 1 Day Over-Pressure Test ISD MONITORING CATEGORY Vapor Processor Monitoring is responsible for ensuring that the vapor processor is operating within normal parameters with no risk of releasing excessive HC effluent emissions. DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (HIRT AND ARID) •...

  • Page 26: Isd Sensor Out Warn/Fail

    ISD Alarm Message Diagnostics ISD SENSOR OUT WARN/FAIL ISD SENSOR OUT WARN/FAIL ISD SENSOR OUT System Setup Self-Test ISD MONITORING CATEGORY System Self-Test Monitoring algorithms are designed to ensure the proper setup and operation of the ISD monitor. Among other items, the self-test algorithms will check for a properly configured TLS Console monitor as well as the correct number of functioning sensors and interface modules.

  • Page 27: Isd Setup Warn/Fail

    ISD Alarm Message Diagnostics ISD SETUP WARN/FAIL ISD SETUP WARN/FAIL ISD SETUP One or more of the ISD setup requirements have not been started. ISD MONITORING CATEGORY ISD Setup Diagnostic self-tests are designed to monitor and ensure that ISD setup requirements have started. It does not imply that it is complete.

  • Page 28: Missing Relay Setup

    Note: ISD only applies to gasoline tanks: 1. The TLS-450PLUS considers a tank to be a gasoline tank if its thermal coefficient is greater than or equal to 0.00060 and less than or equal to 0.00079. (Typically, the thermal coefficient for a gasoline tank is programmed to 0.000700.)
  • Page 29 ISD Alarm Message Diagnostics MISSING RELAY SETUP ii. Set the Type to Pump Sense c. Via: Setup > Pumps and Lines > Pumps: i. Configure/Enable a Pump ii. Set the Mode to TLS Pump Control iii. Assign the appropriate Tank to the Pump iv.

  • Page 30: Figure 2. Example: Pump Mode = Tls Pump Control; No Dispenser Relays

    ISD Alarm Message Diagnostics MISSING RELAY SETUP Figure 2. Example: PUMP MODE = TLS Pump Control; No Dispenser Relays Figure 3. Example of Device Task: Assist EVR: PUMP MODE = TLS Pump Control; No Dispenser Relays For Balance EVR, the GROSS COLLECT FAIL and DEGRD COLLECT FAIL events would be replaced with FLOW COLLECT FAIL.

  • Page 31: Figure 4. Example Of Device Task: Assist Evr: Pump Mode

    ISD Alarm Message Diagnostics MISSING RELAY SETUP Figure 4. Example of Device Task: Assist EVR: PUMP MODE= TLS Pump Control; with dispenser relays. For Balance EVR, the GROSS COLLECT FAIL and DEGRD COLLECT FAIL events would be replaced with FLOW COLLECT FAIL. Pump Mode Setups: (Pump Mode = Pump Sense) These are the steps required for ISD Shutdown If pump mode selected = Pump Sense Available Pump Modes in Setup >...
  • Page 32 ISD Alarm Message Diagnostics MISSING RELAY SETUP iii. Assign the appropriate Tank to Pump iv. Set the Pump Sense to the appropriate External Input 2. For each Gasoline Line: a. Via: Setup >Pumps and Lines > Lines: i. Configure / Enable a Line ii.

  • Page 33: Figure 5. Example: Assist Evr; Mode = Tls Pump Sense

    ISD Alarm Message Diagnostics MISSING RELAY SETUP Figure 5. Example: Assist EVR; Mode = TLS Pump Sense; No Dispenser Relays Figure 6. Example of Device Tasks: Assist EVR Mode = TLS Pump Sense; No Dispenser Relays For Balance EVR, the GROSS COLLECT FAIL and DEGRD COLLECT FAIL events would be replaced with FLOW COLLECT FAIL.
  • Page 34 ISD Alarm Message Diagnostics MISSING RELAY SETUP Pump Mode Setups: (Pump Mode = External Pump Control) These are the steps required for ISD Shutdown if pump mode selected = External Pump Control Available Pump Modes in Setup > Pumps and Lines > Pumps: External Pump Control: Pump is controlled externally to the console and identifies tanks that are line manifolded together.

  • Page 35: Figure 7. Example: Assist Evr; Mode = External Pump Control

    ISD Alarm Message Diagnostics MISSING RELAY SETUP Figure 7. Example: Assist EVR; Mode = External Pump Control; No Dispenser Relays Figure 8. Example of Device Tasks: Assist EVR Mode = External Pump Control; No Dispenser Relays For Balance EVR, the GROSS COLLECT FAIL and DEGRD COLLECT FAIL events would be replaced with FLOW COLLECT FAIL.

  • Page 36: Missing Tank Setup

    ISD Alarm Message Diagnostics MISSING TANK SETUP MISSING TANK SETUP MISSING TANK SETUP There are no vapor recovery (gasoline) tanks defined, or at least one gasoline pump (STP) does not have a gasoline tank assigned to it. ISD MONITORING CATEGORY ISD Setup Diagnostic self-tests (ref.

  • Page 37: Missing Hose Setup

    ISD Alarm Message Diagnostics MISSING HOSE SETUP MISSING HOSE SETUP MISSING HOSE SETUP The Hose Mapping needs at least one hose mapped. ISD MONITORING CATEGORY ISD Setup Diagnostic self-tests (ref. page 17) are designed to monitor and ensure proper monitor configuration. Setup self-test will verify at least one fuel position and gas hose is setup.

  • Page 38: Missing Vapor Flow Mtr

    Collection>Hose Settings 3. Press the Alarm bar. Did MISSING Is there a Hose VAPOR FLOW enabled and MTR alarm assigned to an clear? AFM? Contact Veeder-Root Complete Technical Support RS232 Command Verification: IV430000: Set Sensor Table ISD In Use Flag...

  • Page 39: Missing Vapor Pres Sen

    2. Exit out of the Setup Menu. General>General 3. Press the Alarm bar. Did MISSING Is there a VPS VAPOR PRES selected from the SEN alarm drop down? clear? Contact Veeder-Root Complete Technical Support RS232 Command Verification: IV430000: Set Sensor Table ISD In Use Flag...

  • Page 40: Fnn: Chk Vapor Flow Mtr

    ISD Alarm Message Diagnostics fnn: CHK VAPOR FLOW MTR fnn: CHK VAPOR FLOW MTR CHECK VAPOR FLOW METER Failure of locked rotor test - possible locked Air Flow Meter. ISD MONITORING CATEGORY System Diagnostic Procedure Assist Site? Run TP 201.5 Air to Liquid Check all hoses using the vapor Volume Test flow meter under test for liquid...

  • Page 41: Hnn: Vapor Flow Mtr Setup

    ISD Alarm Message Diagnostics hnn: VAPOR FLOW MTR SETUP hnn: VAPOR FLOW MTR SETUP VAPOR FLOW METER SETUP Incoming transaction from a hose with an unavailable Air Flow Meter. ISD MONITORING CATEGORY ISD Setup Diagnostic self-tests (ref. page 17) are designed to monitor and ensure proper monitor configuration. Setup Self-Test will verify that an incoming transaction of a mapped hose has an available Air Flow Meter.

  • Page 42: Pmc Alarm Message Diagnostics

    ISD MONITORING CATEGORY ISD Setup Diagnostic self-tests (ref. page 17) are designed to monitor and ensure proper monitor configuration. Setup self-test will verify that the Pressure Management Control is configured. WEB/GUI VEEDER-ROOT VAPOR POLISHER DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE START Gasoline tanks VPS installed and...

  • Page 43: Pmc Sensor Fault

    PMC Alarm Message Diagnostics PMC Sensor Fault PMC Sensor Fault Table 2 contains a listing of the device generated alarms including their cause and suggested troubleshooting. TLS Console PMC alarms may be interspersed amongst non-PMC alarms, please see TLS Series manuals for more information.
  • Page 44 PMC Alarm Message Diagnostics PMC Sensor Fault Vapor Valve diagnostics can be obtained via the GUI or WEB: Diagnostics> Vapor Valve> Overview, or via RS232 command IB6100 (see examples below). B 6 1 0 0 B 6 1 0 0 S E P 4 , 2 0 2 2 1 : 0 9 P M S E P 4 , 2 0 2 2 1 : 0 9 P M s 2 : V a p o r v a l v e...

  • Page 45: Missing Vp Input

    PMC Alarm Message Diagnostics MISSING VP INPUT MISSING VP INPUT MISSING VAPOR PROCESSOR INPUT An external input for the HIRT and ARID vapor processor cannot be found. ISD MONITORING CATEGORY System Self-Test Monitoring algorithms are designed to ensure the proper setup and operation of the ISD monitor. Among other items, the self-test algorithms will check for a properly configured TLS Console monitor as well as the correct number of functioning sensors and interface modules.

  • Page 46: Vp Emissions

    • Resolve any Vapor Valve, Atmospheric Pressure Sensor, Vapor Pressure Sensor Fault Alarms. • Resolve Vapor Leakage and Collection alarm conditions. • Exhibit 11: Veeder-Root Vapor Polisher; Operability Test Procedure • Exhibit 12: Veeder-Root Vapor Polisher; Hydrocarbon Emissions Verification Test Procedure ARID: VR-202: Exhibit 15 ARID Technologies AT-150 Permeator Compliance Test Procedure Refer to the Clear Test Repair Menu (on page 66) for clearing this alarm on the TLS after repairs are complete.

  • Page 47: Vp Pressure

    PMC Alarm Message Diagnostics VP PRESSURE VP PRESSURE VAPOR PROCESSOR PRESSURE The processor over-pressure test occurs at daily intervals at the daily assessment time after at least 1-day's UST ullage vapor pressure data has been collected. A VST ECS Membrane Processor failure occurs when the 90th percentile of 1-day's ullage pressure data (i.e.

  • Page 48: Exhibit 11 Failures

    • Check the Filter basket for leaks Tighten four filter basket screws and check filter o-ring and replace if necessary. Rerun Pressure Integrity test • Check for leaks around the manifold If leaks found call Veeder-Root Technical support at 800-323-1799. FLOW TEST •...

  • Page 49: Operation Alarms

    PMC Alarm Message Diagnostics Operation Alarms Operation Alarms The TLS console is continuously monitoring the vapor recovery system and ISD sensors for alarm conditions such as excessively high or low vapor collection, containment system vapor leakage and equipment problems. ALARM MESSAGES ISD monitoring tests operate once each day.

  • Page 50: Alarm Logs

    PMC Alarm Message Diagnostics Operation Alarms ALARM LOGS Alarms will be recorded in the Warning Log or Failure Log of the monthly reports, which can be viewed electronically or via the integral printer (if queued in the most recent 10 events). The following example shows an excerpt from an electronically accessed monthly report.

  • Page 51: Isd Alarm Summary

    PMC Alarm Message Diagnostics ISD Alarm Summary ISD Alarm Summary Table 3 summarizes the ISD Alarms. Alarms with footnote 2 will result in a site shutdown. Table 3. ISD Alarm Summary ISD Monitoring Light Displayed Message Category Indicator Cause Suggested Troubleshooting ISD VAPOR LEAK WARN Containment Yellow...

  • Page 52: Other Alarms

    Table 4 summarizes additional alarms that may be posted by ISD related equipment. These alarms are not critical to vapor recovery functionality, but could indicate erroneous setup or equipment malfunction. Additional TLS console alarms listed in the TLS-450PLUS Console Troubleshooting Guide (P/N 577014-075) may be posted and may lead to an ISD shutdown alarm if persistent.

  • Page 53: Pmc Alarm Summary

    PMC Alarm Summary Table 6 contains a listing of the PMC generated alarms including their displayed message and cause. TLS Console PMC alarms may be interspersed amongst non-PMC alarms. Table 6. TLS-450PLUS (PMC) Alarm Troubleshooting Summary Light Indi- Displayed Message...

  • Page 54: Pmc Setup Fail

    In Setup>Vapor General>General: Is the Vapor Pressure Sensor assigned? Exiting out of Setup will cause the TLS Console System Self-Test. If alarm does not clear, contact Veeder-Root Technical Support at (800) 323-1799. PMC Sensor Faults Table 8 contains a listing of the device generated alarms including their cause and suggested troubleshooting. TLS Console PMC alarms may be interspersed amongst non-PMC alarms, please see TLS Series manuals for more information.
  • Page 55 PMC Alarm Message Diagnostics PMC Sensor Faults Table 8. PMC Device Fault Summary Fault Message Devices Cause Suggested Troubleshooting Valve Command Fault The valve fails calibration The valve fails calibration due to data noise. If Valve Noise Fault successful, calibration cannot be completed in 24 hours the alarm posts.

  • Page 56: Miscellaneous Maintenance

    Miscellaneous Maintenance Repairing Collection Vapor Recovery Equipment ALL SYSTEMS (HEALY) Check common vapor recovery piping both before and after the ISD Air Flow meter. ASSIST SYSTEMS (HEALY) Check common vacuum assist electronics BALANCE SYSTEMS Check hose liquid extraction Removing & Replacing Air Flow Meters When removing and replacing a Air Flow Meter follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 57: Air Flow Meter Overview

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Air Flow Meter Overview Select Menu>Diagnostics>Air Flow Meter>Overview to display the Air Flow Meter overview screen This screen provides a report with general and communication diagnostic information for air flow meters. GENERAL COLUMN DESCRIPTIONS Column Descriptions Sensor type description Type Displays one or more of the following messages: •...

  • Page 58: Communication Column Descriptions

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Air Flow Meter Overview COMMUNICATION COLUMN DESCRIPTIONS Column Descriptions The number of times attempts have been made to read the sensor Samples Read The number of samples that were read without errors Samples Used The number of samples that had parity or CRC (data corruption) errors Parity Errors The number of samples with only a partial response Partial Read...

  • Page 59: Atmospheric Sensor Overview

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Atmospheric Sensor Overview Atmospheric Sensor Overview Select Menu>Diagnostics>Atmospheric Sensor>Overview to display the Atmospheric Sensor overview screen. This screen provides a report with general and communication diagnostic information for atmospheric pressure sensors. GENERAL COLUMN DESCRIPTIONS Column Descriptions Type Sensor type description Possible messages: •...

  • Page 60: Vapor Pressure Sensor Overview

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Vapor Pressure Sensor Overview Vapor Pressure Sensor Overview Select Menu>Diagnostics>Vapor Pressure Sensor>Overview to display the Vapor Pressure Sensor overview. This screen provides a report with general and communication diagnostic information for vapor pressure sensors. These sensors measure the pressure in the ullage space of underground storage tanks. The values can be used to evaluate vapor containment or perform vapor management.

  • Page 61: Constants Column Descriptions

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Vapor Pressure Sensor Overview CONSTANTS COLUMN DESCRIPTIONS Column Descriptions Not applicable to this sensor type Model The device code for the sensor, i.e., 4 = Wired Pressure Sensor, and 20 = Device Code Wireless Pressure Sensor. Slope Factory calibrated vapor pressure slope Offset Factory calibrated vapor pressure offset...

  • Page 62: Diagnostics> Vapor Pressure Sensor> Calibrate

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Diagnostics> Vapor Pressure Sensor> Calibrate Diagnostics> Vapor Pressure Sensor> Calibrate This screen allows you to manage the calibration of a vapor pressure sensor (VPS). Do not attempt to calibrate the Vapor Pressure Sensor without contacting Veeder Root Technical support first.

  • Page 63: Calibrating The Vapor Pressure Sensor

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Diagnostics> Vapor Pressure Sensor> Calibrate CALIBRATING THE VAPOR PRESSURE SENSOR 1. Expose the sensor to atmospheric pressure by opening the valve at the bottom of the sensor. 2. Wait for the Factory Pressure to settle. 3. The Zero Reference should display the default of zero (0). 4.

  • Page 64: Calibrating The Vapor Pressure Sensor With A Calibrated Test Device

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Diagnostics> Vapor Pressure Sensor> Calibrate Figure 12. Example Vapor Pressure Sensor Calibration Screen - Calibration Accepted CALIBRATING THE VAPOR PRESSURE SENSOR WITH A CALIBRATED TEST DEVICE 1. Expose the sensor to atmospheric pressure by opening the valve at the bottom of the sensor. 2.

  • Page 65: Screen Printout: Vapor Pressure Sensor Calibration History

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Diagnostics> Vapor Pressure Sensor> Calibrate 2. Confirm that you want to clear the calibration. The Calibrated Reading value is now equal to the Factory Pressure value. SCREEN PRINTOUT: VAPOR PRESSURE SENSOR CALIBRATION HISTORY This printout shows the Vapor Pressure Calibration History which includes all successfully completed and cleared calibrations of the Vapor Pressure Sensor selected on the screen.

  • Page 66: Vapor Valve Overview

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Vapor Valve Overview Vapor Valve Overview Select Menu>Diagnostics>Vapor Valve>Overview to display the Vapor Valve overview screen. This screen provides a report with general and communication diagnostic information for vapor valves. Vapor valves release excess air pressure from a carbon canister during Pressure Management Control (PMC). GENERAL COLUMN DESCRIPTIONS Column Descriptions...

  • Page 67: Constants Column Descriptions

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Vapor Valve Overview CONSTANTS COLUMN DESCRIPTIONS Column Descriptions Device Code The device code for the sensor, i.e., 14 = Vapor Valve Model The model number for this sensor Firmware Version The firmware version for the sensor COMMUNICATION COLUMN DESCRIPTIONS Column Descriptions Samples Read...

  • Page 68: Hose Events

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Hose Events Hose Events Via console GUI: Menu>Diagnostics>Vapor Monitor> Hose Events Via WEB: Menu>Diagnostics>Vapor Monitor>Hose Diagnostics>Hose Events Tab This is a diagnostic screen used to understand how well vapor collection is performing. It is used to verify A/L's to see over a period of time how well vapor collection is on a particular hose.

  • Page 69: Figure 14. Clearing Vapor Collection Test By Hose

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Hose Events 1. Select Menu>Diagnostics>Vapor Monitor (Figure 14), then touch Hose Events (Figure 15). Figure 14. Clearing Vapor Collection Test By Hose Figure 15. Vapor Monitor Hose Events Screen 2. Touch the Actions button, then select a FP hose (item 1 Figure 16), Hose # (item 2) and touch the button to display the vapor collection events for the selected hose (Figure 17.

  • Page 70: Figure 16. Clearing Vapor Collection Test By Hose

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Hose Events Figure 16. Clearing Vapor Collection Test By Hose Figure 17. Vapor Collection Hose Events Screen The data on the GUI screen above is the same as shown in Diagnostics>Vapor Monitor>Hose Diagnostics>Hose Events Tab via the WEB. Figure 18.

  • Page 71: Hose Histogram

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Hose Events HOSE HISTOGRAM Via WEB only: Menu>Diagnostics>Vapor Monitor>Hose Diagnostics>Histogram Tab The Hose Histogram provides a visual representation of the overall performance of the hose. Information provided includes the A/L ratio of dispenses since the last Clear Test After Repair (CTAR), a status based on A/L data with suggested actions for possible issues (see Figure 19).

  • Page 72: Diagnostics>Vapor Monitor>Pressure Graphs

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Diagnostics>Vapor Monitor>Pressure Graphs Diagnostics>Vapor Monitor>Pressure Graphs This is only available via the WEB: Menu>Diagnostics>Vapor Monitor>Pressure Graphs This screen lets you view a graphic representation of the vapor pressure, and ullage readings of the gasoline tanks which are used by In-Station Diagnostics. Vapor pressure, and ullage are illustrated with the corresponding time and date stamp, and represent what is occurring with the tank pressure and ullage during delivery and dispensing for that time period (see Figure 20).

  • Page 73: Diagnostics>Pmc>Status

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Diagnostics>PMC>Status Diagnostics>PMC>Status The PMC Status screen provides a status report of Pressure Management Control (PMC). 1. Select Menu>Diagnostics>PMC>Status (Figure 21) to open the PMC Status screen (Figure 22). Figure 21. Accessing PMC Status Diagnostic Screen 2. Field display is dependent on the vapor processor installed. Figure 22.

  • Page 74: Automatic Mode

    Vapor Pressure [iwc] The vapor pressure reported by the vapor pressure sensor in inches water column [Veeder-Root Polisher] The percentage of hydrocarbons reported by the Veeder-Root Polisher, which determines if the canister is open or closed. Load [%] [Veeder-Root Polisher] Effluent Emissions Test The amount of emissions (lbs per 1000 gallons) of dispensing.

  • Page 75: Pmc (Non-Isd) Status Report

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus PMC (Non-ISD) Status Report PMC (Non-ISD) Status Report 1. You can access and view the PMC Status report from the TLS console front panel by selecting Menu>Reports>PMC>Status (see Figure 23 and Figure 24). Figure 23. Accessing PMC Report Figure 24.

  • Page 76: Clear Test After Repair - Isd

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Clear Test After Repair - ISD Clear Test After Repair - ISD [Available with In-Station Diagnostics (ISD)] Diagnostics>Vapor Monitor>Clear Test After Repair Since ISD monitoring tests operate on sensor data gathered over a fixed time interval (calendar days), in normal operation, following a repair, it will be necessary for an Authorized Service Contractor (ASC) to perform a CLEAR TEST AFTER REPAIR (CTAR).

  • Page 77: Field Descriptions

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Clear Test After Repair - ISD FIELD DESCRIPTIONS Field Description Select the type of test you want to clear.Choices are: Containment Pressure • ISD GROSS PRES WARN • ISD GROSS PRES FAIL • ISD DEGRD PRES WARN •...

  • Page 78: Clear Test After Repair - Pmc (Non-Isd)

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Clear Test After Repair - ISD CLEAR TEST AFTER REPAIR – PMC (NON-ISD) [Available with Pressure Management Control (PMC)] Since monitoring tests operate on sensor data gathered over a fixed time interval, in normal operation, following a repair, it will be necessary for an Authorized Service Contractor (ASC) to perform a CLEAR TEST AFTER REPAIR (CTAR).

  • Page 79: Reports

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Reports Reports There are two main reports (CP-201 required) that are stored by the ISD system: the Monthly Status Report (CARB Monthly), stored for 12-months, and the Daily Status Report (CARB Daily), stored for 365 days. You can access and view or print out ISD reports from the TLS console front panel by selecting Menu>Reports>ISD (see Figure 27).
  • Page 80 ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Reports • Daily Containment Report includes daily results of: -ISD EVR Status -Vapor Containment Monitoring Gross (75th percentile), Degradation (95th percentile) with Max and Min daily pressures. - Vapor Leakage Detection (CVLD) - Vapor Processor Monitoring tests results - The printout will also include the ISD Status Report •...

  • Page 81: Comm Modules

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Comm Modules Comm Modules COMM MODULES Table 9 lists Comm Modules for the TLS-450PLUS designed and manufactured by Veeder-Root. Table 9. Communication Bay Modules Part No. Item 332818-001 SiteFax/Modem Single Port Module 333460-001 Ethernet Module (Factory Installed Slot 4 Only)

  • Page 82: Comm Module Port Configurations

    SiteFax / Modem CDIM IFSF LON *An unclearable alarm will be posted if this Comm Module is in Slot 3. 2. Typical TLS-450PLUS RS-232 DB9 connector pin outs are shown in Figure 30. Figure 30. TLS-450PLUS RS-232 DB9 Connector Pin Outs...

  • Page 83: Figure 31. Example Tri-Comm Module Installation In Slot 1

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Comm Modules If using a Tri-Comm Module (slots 1 or 2 only), refer to Figure 34 for Tri-Comm Module locations and Table 11 for Tri-Comm Module port configurations. Module Bay (Right Door) Comm Bay (Left Door) USM Module USM Module I/O Module W A RNI N G - H IG H...

  • Page 84: Figure 32. Tri-Comm Module Ports/Jumpers

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Comm Modules Tri-Comm Module Ports and Jumper configurations are shown in Figure 32. Figure 32. Tri-Comm Module Ports/Jumpers Table 11. Tri-Comm Module Port Configuration Item Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 RS-232 or RS-485 RS-485 (Only) Mini USB/Inquiry Only Communication Type (Dependent upon jumper positioning) Connector Type...

  • Page 85: Viewing Isd Reports Via Rs-232 Connection

    Viewing ISD Reports via RS-232 Connection Viewing ISD Reports via RS-232 Connection CONNECTING LAPTOP TO TLS-450PLUS 1. Connect your laptop to one of the TLS-450PLUS RS-232 Comm port using one of the methods shown in the in Figure 33 below. T 2: DELIVERY NEEDED...

  • Page 86: Setting Up The Tls-450Plus Serial Port For Isd Regulator Access

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Viewing ISD Reports via RS-232 Connection 2. Select an available RS-232 Comm port on the TLS-450PLUS Comm cage (see Figure 34). Front of Console Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 (Mini-USB) Tri-Comm Module Only Comm card availability depends on Bottom of features ordered with console.

  • Page 87: Figure 36. Example Serial Port 3 Setup Screen

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Viewing ISD Reports via RS-232 Connection c. Verify that the Usage entry is RS-232 and copy the settings, especially Baud Rate, Data Bits, Parity and Stop Bits which we will use to set up PuTTy. Figure 36. Example Serial Port 3 Setup Screen...

  • Page 88: Setting Up Communication Between Laptop And Tls-450Plus

    Windows computers. Putty is such a program it can be downloaded using the link below: https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/latest.html 2. Determine which laptop COM port you will use to connect to the TLS-450PLUS. a. Right click Start and then click Device Manager.

  • Page 89: Sending Console Commands

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Setting Up Communication Between Laptop And TLS-450PLUS e. After clicking the Open button, the terminal window opens in which you enter desired commands (see Figure 38). Figure 38. PuTTY Terminal Window SENDING CONSOLE COMMANDS Table 12 shows four important ISD console commands: IV0500, IV0200, IV0100, and IB6100. The <SOH>...
  • Page 90 ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Setting Up Communication Between Laptop And TLS-450PLUS Table 12: Serial Commands for ISD Alarm, Monthly, and Daily Reports Report Type Serial Command (PC to Console) <SOH>IV0500ddd Daily Report Details Where ddd = number of days, 001 = yesterday and today, 002 = two days ago, etc.

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting Commands For Technical Support

    The lists below will provide a starting point for assisting in diagnosing the issue. Most of the ISD serial commands work with the TLS350 and TLS450PLUS. Please refer to VEEDER-ROOT SERIAL INTERFACE MANUAL TLS4 Series Manual 577013-950 for a further reference. ISD COLLECTION ISSUES...

  • Page 92: Isd With Vapor Processor

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Troubleshooting Commands for Technical Support IV0200 ISD Monthly Status Report IV0700030 ISD Daily Report Details (30 DAYS) IV1200030 Vapor Collection Test Results (30 RECORDS) IS6400 Get Vapor Pressure Sensor Serial Number IV430000 Set Sensor Table ISD In Use Flag Additional if available: Pressure Graph (WEB only) Printout: Diagnostics>Vapor Monitor>Pressure Graph ISD WITH VAPOR PROCESSOR...
  • Page 93 ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Troubleshooting Commands for Technical Support IVC000 Automatic/Manual Vapor Processor Control IVC100 Manual Override of Vapor Processor IV8000 Vapor Processor Report IV8100 Percent Hydrocarbon Report IV8200 Vapor Processor Status Report IVC000 Automatic/Manual Vapor Processor Control IB6100 Vapor Valve Diagnostic IB3U00 Vapor Valve Constants Data IB3V00...

  • Page 94: Reports Faq

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Reports FAQ Reports FAQ DAILY DETAIL REPORT A Daily Detail example report is shown below: IV0700 MMMDDYYYY HH:MM XM S--- STATION HEADER --- ISD DAILY REPORT DETAILS EVR TYPE: VACUUM ASSIST ISD TYPE: 01.03 VAPOR PROCESSOR TYPE: NO VAPOR PROCESSOR OVERALL STATUS :WARN EVR VAPOR COLLECTION :PASS...

  • Page 95: Reports> Isd> Daily Detail Status Codes

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Reports FAQ REPORTS> ISD> DAILY DETAIL STATUS CODES Assist Daily Detail Status Codes Question When and why do the status codes appear? (see example below.) Explanation Assist Systems - Hose W,F,G,D Results Next to each hose collection daily average A/L result there is an assessment. The absence of any of the results listed above indicates a pass.
  • Page 96 ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Reports FAQ Assist Systems - Hose N No Test Result • If the Degradation test did not run and the Gross test did not run, then an N is posted. • If there were no events received to make any conclusion about the A/L value for the hose, the A/L value is replaced with N.
  • Page 97 ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Reports FAQ Explanation Balance Systems - Hose W, F, G, N Results Next to each hose collection daily average A/L result, there is an assessment. The absence of any of the results listed above indicates a pass. If any of the listed conditions, W, G, or F exist, they will post before a pass. The assessment can indicate the result for one of two tests called Statistical Test or Flow Performance Test.

  • Page 98: Collection Report Fp Ordering

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Reports FAQ COLLECTION REPORT FP ORDERING Question Should I be concerned if the fueling position numbers are out of order in the header? Explanation When using a Gilbarco current loop DIM the fueling position numbers may not be in order in the header. The fueling position numbers come from the current loop and may not match the numbers on the side of the dispenser or on the POS.

  • Page 99: Containment Degradation Results

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Reports FAQ CONTAINMENT DEGRADATION RESULTS Question Why is the Degradation Test Result a No Test? Explanation Containment Degradation Results will not post until after the system has been running 7 Days. When the containment pressure remains at or below -5"wc for most of the day (Look at MAX "WC and MIN "WC) there may not be enough samples available over the past 7 days to perform an assessment, so a N test is reported.
  • Page 100 ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Reports FAQ...

  • Page 101: High A/L On All Nozzles

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Reports FAQ HIGH A/L ON ALL NOZZLES Question Why is my report is showing large A/L for all Dispensers? Explanation • The most common cause of High A/L on all Nozzles at the same time is the dispenser events are artificially low. This can be caused by the DIM not having a 'G' in the DIM setup string.

  • Page 102: Diagnosing Cvld Reports

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Reports FAQ DIAGNOSING CVLD REPORTS Question NO TEST is reported every day. What can cause this? Explanation • The first 7 days after startup CVLD will always report NO TEST. • If the pressure is below -5 " wc every day (look at max min value in Daily Detail Report under Containment) a test is not performed.
  • Page 103 ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Reports FAQ IV0700 MMMDDYYYY HH:MM XM --STATION HEADER-- ISD DAILY REPORT DETAILS EVR TYPE: VACUUM ASSIST ISD TYPE: 01.03 VAPOR PROCESSOR TYPE: NO VAPOR PROCESSOR OVERALL STATUS :WARN EVR VAPOR COLLECTION :PASS EVR VAPOR CONTAINMENT :WARN ISD MONITOR UP-TIME :100% STAGE I TRANSFERS: 26 of 26 PASS EVR/ISD PASS TIME...

  • Page 104: High A/L On All Nozzles

    ISD/PMC Diagnostic Menus Reports FAQ HIGH A/L ON ALL NOZZLES Question Why is my report is showing large A/L for all Dispensers? Explanation • The most common cause of High A/L on all Nozzles at the same time is the dispenser events are artificially low. This can be caused by the DIM not having a 'G' in the DIM setup string.

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