Document number: H73165 Date: 28 February 2024 Version: A.0 Disclaimer In this document an operation manual is presented of the OPW Grounding Monitor 88xxx. It is important that the end user of the OPW Grounding Monitor 88xxx is of adult age, is skilled, reads and understands this manual, otherwise it is not recommended to use the OPW Grounding Monitor 88xxx.
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Document number: H73165 Date: 28 February 2024 Version: A.0 OPW Engineered Systems OPW Fluid Transfer Group Europe BV Visiting address: 9393 Princeton Glendale Road Visiting address: Hamilton, Ohio 45011 Roggestaat 38 PHONE:: 513-932-9114 or 800-547-9393 2151BC Nieuw Vennep FAX: 513-932-9845 or 800-245-8536 PHONE:: +31 (0) 252-660300 E-MAIL: Civacon.Sales@opwglobal.com E-MAIL: ams-sales@opwglobal.com...
Document number: H73165 Date: 28 February 2024 Version: A.0 Preface This manual describes the operation, and troubleshooting of the Civacon 88xxx Grounding Monitoring System. Read separate installation manual for wiring the grounding monitor It is intended to help operators, maintenance persons, and equipment specifiers understand the operation and standard features of the 88xxx Grounding monitor It is recommended reading this manual before installation of the equipment.
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Document number: H73165 Date: 28 February 2024 Version: A.0 OPW-ENGINEERED SYSTEMS – ELECTRONICS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LINE: In the U.S.A., Call: 513-932-9114 or 800-547-9393 OPW-ENGINEERED SYSTEMS – CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT: In the U.S.A., Call 513-932-9114 or 800-547-9393 IN ALL OTHER COUNTRIES: Contact your local OPW-ENGINEERED SYSTEMS agent. OPW ENGINEERED STSTEMS 9393 Princeton Glendale Road Hamilton, Ohio 45011...
Document number: H73165 Date: 28 February 2024 Version: A.0 Specifications The Grounding Monitor 88xxx is a ground monitoring system for validating ground connections. The grounding monitor does this with a DC impedance measurement. The maximum allowed impedance is 2500 Ω. Ground bolts are also detected as a valid ground connection.
Document number: H73165 Date: 28 February 2024 Version: A.0 Outputs. Permit Relay output Voltage : 250 V ac/dc Current limitations : 2 AT Internal Fuses Functional specs : Form-A, Normally open safety relay contacts Closed when grounding is valid Auxiliary 1 Relay output Voltage : 250V ac/dc Current limitations...
Document number: H73165 Date: 28 February 2024 Version: A.0 System operation. The purpose of the Civacon 88xxx grounding monitor is to detect a ground connection between a tank truck and the gantry. The system provides a relay contact to signal the permissive status.
Document number: H73165 Date: 28 February 2024 Version: A.0 Normal operation. In normal operation the 88xxx grounding monitor await a ground connection. All relays are open in this state. When a valid ground connection is detected the monitor switches to permissive. The permissive relays will close in this state.
Document number: H73165 Date: 28 February 2024 Version: A.0 Dipswitch settings The grounding monitor has various settings. Please refer to Figure 2 for all settings. By default all switches are set to the “Off” position. Figure 2 Dipswitch settings Timeout: The grounding monitor offers a timeout mode to avoid a permanent permissive.
Document number: H73165 Date: 28 February 2024 Version: A.0 Firmware upgrade. The firmware of the 88xxx grounding monitor can be upgraded with an microSD card. This microSD card will be provided by your vendor. In order to perform the upgrade de-energize the monitor, remove the lid, remove the microSD card currently in the monitor and place the provided microSD card.
Document number: H73165 Date: 28 February 2024 Version: A.0 Check Points. During maintenance the following items should be checked: • All earth cables should rigidly connected and free from corrosion, • If there is no moisture inside of the enclosure, •...
Document number: H73165 Date: 28 February 2024 Version: A.0 Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting guide will give you first aid hands-on in solving most of the problems you can encounter. There are two types of issues. Operational issues. Hardware issues. The risk of faulty hardware will increase if the 88xxx grounding monitor is NOT serviced on a regular base.
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Document number: H73165 Date: 28 February 2024 Version: A.0 For operational issues please refer to the lightbar pattern description of Table 4. Lightbar 1 Lightbar 2 Meaning Low intensity RED Monitor in sleep mode, no ground detected. Red blinking No ground detected. Red blinking Green Ground bolt detected &...
Document number: H73165 Date: 28 February 2024 Version: A.0 Annex A – Additional Electrical Drawings Ask OPW for different connection diagrams e.g. dual socket or junction box Annex B - Recommended Spare Parts With the purchase of the grounding Monitor the OPW Fluid Transfer Group Europe BV recommends some spare parts to be purchased.
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