Overfill Training Presentation March 2015 PDF
Overfill Training Presentation March 2015 PDF
Overfill Training Presentation March 2015 PDF
Overfill System Training
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TYPICAL TRAILER SYSTEMS
Straight Systems
• Two Wire Optic (“Thermistor”) Straight systems
• Five Wire Optic Straight Systems (Typ. West Coast)
‐ Sensors must match the Rack Monitor’s signals
Onboard Monitor (OBM) Systems
• Have an “Onboard Monitor” (sensor controller)
to run Sensors & Provide for Aux. Inputs
• Has outputs that provides wet / dry “sensor signals”
to emulate each type Rack Monitor’s needs
• Loads at any rack with the correct matching socket
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STRAIGHT “THERMISTOR” SYSTEM
2-Wire Optic
Overfill Sensors
1 per Compartment
(1 to 6 Comp. Trailers)
1920-5
Dummy 7-Wire Cable from
(needed if Sensors to Socket
<6 Compts.) 4401-4401 API “Thermistor”
Socket (4 J-Slots)
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THERMISTOR & 2‐WIRE OPTIC SYSTEMS
API Green Label & 4 J‐Slot Socket
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Two Wire “Straight” System Wiring
Parallel wiring of each sensor to socket (or onboard monitor)
• All 6 “channels” of rack monitor must be satisfied (8 in Canada).
• Un‐used “channels” require a dummy or other means to mimic a dry sensor
must match the rack’s operating signals.
• Onboard Monitors deal with “un‐used” probes in different ways.
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STRAIGHT API “OPTIC” SYSTEM
5-Wire Optic
Overfill Sensors
1 per Compartment
(1 to 6 Comp. Trailers)
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5‐WIRE OPTIC OVERFILL SYSTEMS
API Blue Label & 3 J‐Slot Socket
• What the API Standard calls “Optic”
Sensors are the 5‐Wire type
• A “series wired” system – each sensor linked to previous one (gets its
signal to work from it…)
‐ Sensor operating signal stops at first wet sensor
• An important point to remember!!!
• Can be “straight’ wired system (diagram next page)
‐ Rack Monitor (or OBM) only sees a dry status from last sensor
• Common on West Coast (west of Rockies) & on some older Onboard
Monitor Systems (Civacon “Liberty”
& Scully “Load‐Anywhere” Models)
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Series wiring of each sensor to next sensor
• “Return” (dry) signal from last sensor satisfies rack monitor or OBM.
• Only first wet sensor is detected / displayed by a
5‐wire onboard monitor.
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“ONBOARD MONITOR” SYSTEM
2-Wire Optic
Overfill Sensors
1 per Compartment
(1 to 6 Comp. Trailers)
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Onboard Monitor Typical System Wiring
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OVERFILL SENSOR INSTALLATION
Sensor Installation Depth
• Why is sensor depth so important?
‐ Overfill detection sensors are the trailer’s secondary shutdown
system!
• Set too low and they become the “primary” or become a nuisance!
• Set too high and they won’t do their job correctly.
• What factors determine proper depth?
‐ Rack’s pumping speed & time to “zero” flow condition.
‐ Standards like API RP1004 (2003)
• How to set the proper sensing depth.
‐ Shell full volume – 60 Gal. = depth (min.) for sensor.
‐ Sensor should also be set ¼” – ½” above the normal maximum
capacity.
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OVERFILL SENSOR INSTALLATION
Above Figure from RP-1004 (2003) used with permission from the API 11
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OVERFILL SENSOR INSTALLATION
• Wire Crimping Tips
• Poor electrical connections = intermittent or non‐working
systems!
‐ Can’t stress this enough!!!
• Many non‐working systems can be traced to poor crimping
techniques.
‐ We get back many perfectly good sensors that were
“fixed” when the new one was installed!
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OVERFILL SENSOR INSTALLATION
• Hand Crimp Tool versus Ratchet Crimp Tool
About $10
Typical Hand Crimp Tool - Does NOT provide a consistent, quality crimp!
Usually
<$50
Typical Ratchet Crimp Tool - Positive action = crimp not completed until proper! 13
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OVERFILL SENSOR INSTALLATION
– Keep out moisture, the primary source of corrosion!
NO Moisture = long, trouble‐free service life!
– Use an electrical wire compound like those shown,
or a “non‐acid based” Silicone Sealant.
Beware of generic silicon sealants!!!
– Acetic Acid based curing process
WILL corrode the wires quickly!
(if it smell like vinegar – don’t use)
– Always look for “sensor‐safe, safe for
electronics (has an alcohol smell)
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OVERFILL SENSOR INSTALLATION
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Basic Troubleshooting
Get in the right frame of mind…
‐ “Think like a 2‐wire probe!!! (I’m parallel wired)
‐ “Think like a 5‐wire probe!!! (I’m series wired)
‐ Use a simple Beeper Tester like the Civacon 1391.
‐ “It can “see” the pulsing probe signals (beeps)
Use a Multi‐meter for simple resistance tests.
‐ Like Pin # 10 to chassis, Ground Bolt testing, etc.
Possible Poor Connections are the first assumption!
Moisture is your second assumption!
• Always start with a dry system.
• If it isn’t dry in all of the junction boxes (sensors, sockets, OBM, etc.), dry these
first before looking for a problem as the moisture likely was it!
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Basic Troubleshooting ‐ Two Wire “Straight” Systems
Parallel wiring of each sensor = each sensor separate!
• Testing of each sensor individually tells problem.
• All sensors with same problem generally means a ground problem.
• Onboard Monitor (2‐wire) Red LED pinpoints where to look.
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Basic Troubleshooting ‐ Five Wire “Straight” Systems
Series wiring of each sensor = all sensors “related”!
• Test for where the “return signal” stops.
‐ Signal on Orange Sensor Wire if Sensor is “Dry” & working.
• Remember that a sensor may seem bad, but isn’t getting a signal from
the sensor before it!
• Onboard Monitor Systems (5‐wire) “almost” pinpoint problem.
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Basic Troubleshooting – Onboard Monitor Systems
First determine the type of system (type of sensors used)
• 5‐Wire Sensor Systems (Like the Civacon Liberty or Scully LA/GA)
‐ Series wired 5‐wire sensors
‐ Sensors operate and test just like a straight 5‐wire system
• 2‐Wire Sensor Systems (Like the Civacon ROM II or Scully IntelliCheck 2
‐ Parallel wired 2‐wire sensors
‐ Sensors operate and test just like a straight 2‐wire system
‐ May have Retained Sensors as well
‐ Commonly use Aux. Inputs (external permissive interlocks)
• From Sequential Vents (all must be open)
• From Vapor Adaptor (hose must be attached)
If all sensors appear dry and O.K. (no red lights on), then check Aux.
Input next (all must be satisfied and “green”)
Use the OBM as a built in tester with a 3‐STEP approach
• Simple substitution / swapping (does problem follow “swap”)
• Eliminate suspected wiring (direct connect and jumper wire)
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Onboard Monitor Typical System Wiring
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Ground Bolt & Socket – Typical Wiring
Ground Bolt wired to Pin # 9
• Common industry practice versus RP1004 # 9 “Aux. Gnd.” Wire
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Ground Bolt Troubleshooting
Ground Bolt is the electrical equal of a “check valve”.
• Current only flows one way through it (from pin # 10 to Pin # 9)
Test with Multi‐meter that has a “Diode Test” Mode.
• Red Lead on # 9 & Black on # 10 = “open circuit”
• Red Lead on # 10 & Black on # 9 = “voltage drop” (voltage reading)
Problems mostly due to bad connections!
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Checking the Ground Bolt Diode (forward)
RED Tester
Meter set to the Lead Here
“diode function” (Pin #10)
will give an
“open” reading in
this direction
BLACK Tester
Lead Here
(Pin #9)
Meter will read the
diode’s “voltage
drop”
(typ. 0.5 ‐ 1.0 Volt)
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Checking the Ground Bolt Diode (reverse)
BLACK Tester
Meter set to the Lead Here
“diode function” (Pin #10)
will give a
reading in this
direction RED Tester
Lead Here
(Pin #9)
Meter will read
“open circuit”
(just like leads
touching nothing)
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Ground Bolt Installation “cleanliness”
RED Tester
Meter set to the Lead Here
“Resistance – (Pin #10)
Ohms function”
will give check for BLACK Tester
Lead Here
corrosion. (body of
Ground Bolt)
Meter will read
the resistance of the mounted Ground
Bolt – High Ohms = Corrosion (should be
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Some Items Worth Mentioning…
ROM Link Wiring System
• A revolutionary way to wire a trailer’s overfill system!
Quick‐Loom Wiring Kits
• Another approach to saving wiring time,
New Model 1910A Terminator
• Packed for mounting inside the ROM Housing
ASA‐1 Pressure Switch Assembly
• Pre‐packaged, Purpose Build Air Interlock Switch
The NV3000 Pressure ‐ Vacuum Vent Valve
• A completely new, cleanable design.
Other Mechanical Hardware
• Air Interlock & Air Control Panels
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ROM Link Wiring System
The no strip, no crimp, no mess way to go!
• All tedious hand wiring is GONE!
New entirely “pluggable” design simplifies things.
• No special tools, no special training needed.
• Quick & Easy Retrofit too!
New System Tester
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ROM Link Wiring System
The Old Way meant cutting and stripping approximately 80
wires and splicing 36 connections.
The New Way means plugging in 6 connectors!
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ROM Link Wiring System
ROM II, Top Sensors, Bottom Sensors & Sockets ALL “ROM
Link” Plug‐N‐Load Ready.
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Civacon Quick‐Loom™ Wiring
• Features
• Quick and Easy Installation, in
approximately 1 hour you can replace
your 2‐wire cable system
• Converts to a one‐piece innovative
design
• Works with Civacon and Competitor’s
Probes and Housings
• Reliable one‐piece molded assembly,
eliminates corrosion concerns
• UV and Petro‐Chemical Resistant
• Dielectric grease inserted into the
sealed connector
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Model #1910A Terminator
• Packed for mounting inside the ROM Housing
Has 2 Red Wires (both identical – just an extra
• maybe saves you adding a jumper
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Model ASA‐1 Pressure Switch Assy.
• This pre‐packaged, potted assembly is ready to install.
• Designed to be mounting inside the ROM Housing, or in a Socket
• Pressures: 70 PSIG “On” / 45 PSIG “Off”
• Temperature Range: ‐40º to 160º F (‐40 º to 70º C)
• Single Pole Single Throw (SPST) Normally‐Open Switch
• Stainless Steel, Hermetically Sealed (Welded) Snap‐Action Diaphragm has a Rated Life
of100.000 Cycles (min.)
• 1/2 inch NPT Male Thread and 1/4 inch DOT Swivel Air Fitting
Quick “strip in place” design
• No tools required
• Removable filter for easy quick cleaning
Die‐cast aluminum, stainless steel and
Delrin® parts with Viton ® GF Seals
• Yet lightweight & durable (14.8 oz.)
Can be installed in any existing 10” fill
cover
Higher flow rate than competition
• 2 independent vacuum poppets means
increased flow & safety
Exceeds European EN and California’s
CARB specifications
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Model 300 Air Interlock Valve
Features & Benefits:
• Solid One ‐ Piece Extruded Aluminum
‐ Lightweight Yet Strong
• Hard Coat Anodized Body
‐ For Extreme Durability and Wear Resistance
• Premium Parker Brand™ Standard
Series‐2 O‐Rings
‐ Easy to Find & Maintain (also in 300RK Kit)
• Closed Loop Breather Keeps Contamination
Out
‐ Rear End Cap is Completely Sealed. No Vent Holes are
Required
• Temp. Range: ‐40 to +160F (‐40 to +70C)
A drop‐in, replacement for our earlier models and
for competitive brands
• The fit and function remain identical to previous models
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CivaControl II Air Control Panels
Modular (Stackable) 3‐2 Ported Valve Block
Design is ideal for Emergency Valve control
• New smaller, lighter panel design includes
Pressure gauge and vents open Indicator
• Aluminum Knobs spaced for gloved access
Positive air reset / shut down feature
ensures no valve is left open after shutting
down the Master Valve
• Master Valve can be reset remotely too!
High air flow in small package ensures
quick opening and fast shut down
High endurance urethane seals rated at ‐
40º F (‐40º C)
DOT air fittings pre‐installed
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Contact Information
FOR 24‐HOUR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, CALL : 800‐524‐8226
Civacon
4304 Mattox
Kansas City, MO 64150
Phone: 888‐526‐5657 Fax: 888‐634‐1433
www.civacon.com
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