Dixon FloTech FT295 Maintenance & Operating Instructions

Maintenance & Operating

Instructions

For

FloTech

FT295 ALARM INTERFACE

10847PA REV B

Dixon Bayco Division

Cincinnati, Ohio

Contents

Contents ..................................................................... 2

What’s in the Box ........................................................ 3

Introduction ................................................................. 3

Main Features ............................................................. 4

Specifications ............................................................. 4

Installation .................................................................. 5

Operation .................................................................... 6

Mounting Dimensions ................................................. 7

Wiring Diagram ........................................................... 8

Example External Connections ................................ 10

Maintenance ............................................................. 13

Replacement Parts ................................................... 13

Dixon Warranty: ........................................................ 13

Technical Support Hotline ........................................ 14

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Technical Support Hotline

[phone]

Contact the FloTech Technical Support Hotline for
help:

• Troubleshooting overfill systems.

• Verifying defective components

• To request an RGA for defective FloTech

products under warranty.

For Sales & Service Contact

USA: Canada:

Dixon Bayco USA Dixon Group Canada Limited

Chestertown, Maryland Innisfil (Barrie), Ontario
Phone: [phone] Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Toll Free: 800-355-1991 Toll Free: 877-963-4966
E-mail: [e-mail] E-mail: [e-mail]

www.dixonbayco.com www.dixongroupcanada.com

Mexico Europe

Dixva, S. de R.L. de C.V. Dixon Group Europe Ltd

Monterrey, N.L Preston, England
Phone: [phone]-DIXON (34966) Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail] E-mail:[e-mail]

www.dixonvalve.com www.dixoneurope.co.uk

Asia Pacific

Dixon (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd

Wingfield, South Australia
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

www.dixonvalve.com.au

What’s in the Box

Part Quantity

• FT295 Alarm Interface Main Unit ...................... 1

• ½”MIP by 1/2” strain relief ................................. 2

• Pipe plug ........................................................... 1

• Instruction manual ............................................. 1

Introduction

Tank trailers featuring overfill prevention monitors are
often restricted to having the monitor installed in select
positions on the trailer due to sensor cabling. The
limited install locations may not cater to the driver or
rack operator and restrict the trailer from use in certain
situations. The FT295 serves as a remote view of the
onboard monitor’s loading permit state, offering greater
flexibility and functionality than a standalone monitor.

In addition to offering a secondary location to view the
onboard monitor’s permit state, the FT295 also
features an alarm to notify driver or rack operators
when a monitor enters a non permissive state.

It is common that trailer overfill protection systems
require the onboard monitor’s relay output contacts to
control external devices such as lights, motors, or
solenoids. The current or voltage rating of the
monitor’s output relay may not be sufficient to control
these devices directly. In these cases the FT295 can
be used as a pass through device effectively raising
the limitations of the monitor’s output relay. The FT295
relay contacts are suitable for switching a heavy load.

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Main Features

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• Designed for use with all onboard overfill
prevention monitors featuring relay output
contacts.

• Features an audible alert to indicate the
permissive state of the onboard monitor.

• LED indicators to reflect the power and permit
state of the connected monitor.

• 2 Amp, 120/240VAC, 30VDC Relay outputs to
reflect output of monitor relay, making the FT295
serve as a pass-through device.

• Connections available for interfacing external 12V
indicators including buzzers and lights.

• Used to further extend monitor output and
functionality.

• Water-tight enclosure suitable for outdoor
mounting.

• Power switch to enable/disable device.

Specifications

• Dimensions ........................... 4.55” x 6.65” x 10.27”

• Supply voltage ............................................. 12 VDC

• Relay coil voltage ..................................... 6-12 VDC

• Relay coil current ........................................ 150 mA

• Relay contact config. ...................................... 4PDT

• Relay contact rating ........................................... 2 A

• Fuse 1 rating ............................................... 500 mA

• Fuse 2 rating ...................................................... 2 A

• Fuse 3 rating ...................................................... 2 A

Maintenance

The FT295 is designed for long term outdoor use and
requires little maintenance when installed properly.
Regularly ensure that the lid screws and cable glands
are tight creating a water tight seal. This will help
protect the internal circuitry from corrosion and extend
the life of the FT295.

Additionally, the FT295 contains a corrosion inhibitor
that can be replaced yearly to further protect against
corrosion due to moisture within the enclosure.

Replacement Parts

Specified fuses must be used to ensure intrinsically
safe operation of the FT295.

Designation
Dixon P/N
Mfg. P/N
Manufacturer
Rated Current
Rated Voltage
Material
Opening Speed

F1 F2,F3
10848 10849

7022.057 23112000029
SCHURTER LITTLEFUSE
500mA 2A
500VAC 500VAC
Ceramic Ceramic
Super Quick Acting Super Quick Acting

Dixon Warranty:

For warranty Information, please refer to the inside
back cover of the latest Dixon catalogue.

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Example External Connections

Installation

Required Tools and Supplies

• #2 Flat head screwdriver

• #1 Flat head screwdriver

• 3/8” Nut Driver/Socket

• 18 AWG 4 conductor cable

• 3/8” stainless steel Bolt/Lockwasher/Nut set

Procedure:

1. Determine desired install location.

2. Verify install location has sufficient room to open lid
and run cabling to FT295.

3. Drill mounting holes to align with two mounting
holes on FT295, referring to Figure 1 for mounting
dimensions.

4. Mount FT295 using 3/8” bolts, lock-washers, and
nuts.

5. Open the front panel of the FT295 by loosening the
four front screws.

6. Disconnect the trailer nose piece and verify that the
12V line is discharged.

7. Connect the onboard monitor to the FT295 using
four conductor cable, referring to Figure 2 for wiring
diagram.

8. Tighten the cable gland holding the 4 conductor
cable to create a water-tight seal.

9. Make external connections to FT295, using TB2 as
needed, referring to Figure 2 for wiring diagram.

 If no external connections are made to TB2 then

insert the included pipe plug.

 Otherwise tighten the cable gland to create a

water-tight seal.

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10. Move the ‘Cover Power Switch’ jumper on the

See examples on PG 12

circuit board to enabled or disabled, to enable or
disable the front power switch, respectively.
 Disabling the front power switch will cause the

FT295 to be on any time the 12V supply is on.

 Enabling the front power switch will allow the

user to turn the FT295 on and off using the front
power switch.

11. Close lid and tighten four front screws.

12. Reconnect trailer nose piece and verify 12V line
voltage.

Operation

1. While onboard monitor is operating, toggle front
power switch to ON position.

2. LED indicators will match permit and power
indicators of onboard monitor.

3. The FT295 will make a sound while monitor is
non-permissive.

4. When finished toggle the front power switch to the
off position.

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Mounting Dimensions

Figure 2: Wiring FT295 to onboard monitor
with float relay outputs

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Figure 1: Mounting Dimensions

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Wiring Diagram

See examples on PG 12

Figure 2: Wiring FT295 to onboard monitor
with NON-IS relay outputs

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