Franklin Fueling Systems CL6 Installation Guide

Colibri

Automatic Tank Gauge

CL6 Series

Installation Guide

Franklin Fueling Systems • 3760 Marsh Rd. • Madison, WI 53718 USA

Tel:  [phone] • 800 225 9787 • Fax: [phone] • www.franklinfueling.com

Notice

FFS reserves the right to change this document and specications at any time without notice. FFS makes no expressed 
or implied warranty with regard to the contents of this manual. FFS assumes no liability for errors or omissions, or for any 
damages, direct or consequential, that may result from the use of this document or the equipment that it describes.

Trademarks

FFS®, Colibri®, TS-5 Series®, System Sentinel®, SCALD®, Brite®, BriteBox®, BriteBus®, and BriteSensors® are registered
trademarks of Intelligent Controls. All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their 
respective companies.

Inspection of Materials

Visually inspect all components for defects or damage prior to installation. If any defect or damage is found, do not use the 
product and contact FFS for further assistance.

Return Shipping Charges

FFS will not accept shipments of returned products without a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. RMAs are 
obtained by contacting FFS’s Technical Service Division — NO RMAs will be given without the unit’s serial number(s). 
Returned material remains the property of the buyer until replaced or repaired.

Under Warranty

FFS will pay all freight and insurance charges for all “Under-Warranty” RMAs. 

Non-Warranty

It is the buyer’s responsibility to prepay all freight and insurance charges for “Non-Warranty” RMAs.

Refer to the Warranty document FFS-0079.

Contacting Franklin Fueling Systems (FFS)

Please feel free to contact us by mail at:  

Franklin Fueling Systems

3760 Marsh Rd.

Madison, WI 53718 USA

Or contact us by phone, fax or e-mail:

Tel: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]
Fax: [phone] [e-mail]
Tel: US & Canada 1 800 225 9787
Tel: México 001 800 738 7610
Tel: Europa [phone]

Tel: Asia  [phone]

Please visit our web site at www.franklinfueling.com

Copyright ©2009 by Franklin Fueling Systems (FFS). No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent of FFS.  

ii

All rights reserved.

Contents

Important Safety Messages ....................................................................................................... 1

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................2

Product Description .....................................................................................................................2

Console Installation ..................................................................................................................... 2

Console Location ......................................................................................................................2

Console Dimensions ...................................................................................................................3

Standard Installation Materials .................................................................................................4

Wiring the Console  .....................................................................................................................5

Attach the probe wiring in order as shown on the label below.. ...................................................... 5

Non-Intrinsically Safe Wiring. .......................................................................................................... 6

Check Electrical Resistance to Earth Ground ................................................................................. 6

Control Drawing ............................................................................................................................ 8

iii

Important Safety Messages

FFS equipment is designed to be installed in association with volatile hydrocarbon liquids such as gasoline and diesel 
fuel. Installing or working on this equipment means working in an environment in which these highly ammable liquids 
may be present. Working in such a hazardous environment presents a risk of severe injury or death if these instructions 
and standard industry practices are not followed. Read and follow all instructions thoroughly before installing or working 
on this, or any other related, equipment.

  As you read this guide, please be aware of the following symbols and their meanings:

Warning

Caution

Danger

Warning

Warning

Warning

This symbol identies a warning. A warning sign will appear in the text of this document when a potentially 
hazardous situation may arise if the instructions that follow are not adhered to closely. A potentially hazardous 
situation may involve the possibility of severe bodily harm or even death.

This is a caution symbol. A caution sign will appear in the text of this document when a potentially hazardous 
environmental  situation  may  arise  if  the  instructions  that  follow  are  not  adhered  to  closely. A  potentially 
hazardous environmental situation may involve the leakage of fuel from equipment that could severely harm 
the environment.

This symbol identies an electrical danger. An electrical danger sign will appear in the text of this document 
when a potentially hazardous situation involving large amounts of electricity may arise if the instructions that 
follow are not adhered to closely. A potentially hazardous situation may involve the possibility of electrocution, 
severe bodily harm, or even death.

Follow all applicable codes governing the installation and servicing of this product and the
entire system. Always lock out and tag electrical circuit breakers while installing or servicing
this equipment and any related equipment. A potentially lethal electrical shock hazard and the

possibility of an explosion or re from a spark can result if the electrical circuit breakers are

accidentally turned on during installation or servicing.

Follow all federal, state and local laws governing the installation of this product and its associated
systems. When no other regulations apply, follow NFPA codes 30, 30A and 70 from the National Fire
Protection Association. Failure to follow these codes could result in severe injury, death, serious
property damage and/or environmental contamination.

When the Colibri system is used to monitor tanks containing gasoline or other ammable

substances, you may create an explosion hazard if you do not follow the requirements in this
manual carefully.

Warning

1

All wiring must enter the console’s enclosure through the designated knockouts. An explosion
hazard may result if other openings are used. All wiring from probes to the console must be run in
conduit separate from all other wiring. Failure to do so will create an explosion hazard.

Introduction

This manual contains installation and site preparation 
instructions for FFS’s Colibri console. Safety issues, 
troubleshooting information, warranty, service, and return 
policies, as dened in this manual, must be followed.

Please read this entire manual carefully. Failure to 
follow the instructions in this manual may result in faulty 
operation, equipment damage, injury or death.

Console Installation

Console Location

Install the console indoors in an area classied as non­hazardous. Locate the console where personnel can 
easily make use of it; mount it at eye level for operator 
convenience. Mount the console level on a vertical surface 
between 2 feet (0.6 m) and 6 feet (1.9 m) high using the 
appropriate fasteners.

Installer

This equipment should only be serviced by an FFS­certied technician.

Product Description

The Colibri is a complete, automatic, continuous 
monitoring system that performs a variety of functions.

•   Performs inventory monitoring  

•  Generates reports automatically in response to

preset / programmed conditions and alarms

•   Provides audio-visual annunciation when an alarm or 
warning condition exists

•   Is able to print reports on an external USB printer.

•   Remotely accessible via Ethernet or RS-232 to any web 
browser.

•  Leak detection and density monitoring

•   Tank reconciliation and Autocalibration

Console Specications

Line Voltage:

Frequency & Power: 50/60 Hz, 150 W maximum

Storage Temp.: -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)

Operating Temp.: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)

Operating Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing

Cleaning: Cloth or sponge slightly dampened in 

Splash Resistance: Not to be exposed to direct spray, splash 

Location: Indoors in an ofce or in a non-

Relay Rating 10A @ 240V~ 

110-240  V

mild detergent

or drips

hazardous pollution degree 2 
environment per IEC60664

~, 1.0 A

Mounting the Console

Removing the cover

The cover must be removed by lifting with two hands. 
Press in on the cover release tabs on both ends to release 
the cover and lift it straight away from the unit (Figure 1).

When reinstalling the cover put it on straight so the LED 
light pipes are not damaged.

LED Light Pipes

Cover Release Tabs

Figure 1: Inside Cover

The Colibri console must be mounted in a location

where explosive or ammable vapors are not

present, otherwise an explosion hazard will be
created which can result in severe injury, death,
serious property damage and/or environmental
contamination.

Leave a minimum of two inches (5.1 cm) of space
around the console open to allow for ventilation,
communication port connections, conduit and
wiring.

Two mounting screw holes are located on the inside of the 
console. Use fasteners that have sufcient load carrying 
capacity and which are appropriate for wall construction.

Make sure that there is enough room around the console 
for conduit coming into the unit, communication port 
connections, probe wiring, and console access.

2

Console Dimensions

(235 mm)

9.25"

1.00"

(25.4 mm)

2X

0.21"

(5.33 mm)

Ground stud

See note 2.2

Intrinsically
safe wiring
compartment

Power / relay

Compartment

Probe Interface
Connections

7.27"

(185 mm)

Non-Intrinsically Safe Conduit Entries

11.92"

(303 mm)

Alarm Led

Warning Led

Power Led

Communication Ports

Intrinsically Safe Conduit Entries

Figure 2: Console Dimensions

LCD Display

(Optional)

Cover Release Tab
Both Ends

2.24"

(57 mm)

3

Standard Installation Materials

Circuit Breaker

20 Amp — providing power only for the console

Weatherproof Junction Boxes

Minimum 16 cubic inch (406.4 cubic mm) weatherproof 
junction box, cover, and cover gasket for the manholes of 
liquid level probes. Also use ½  inch (16 mm) bushings for 
probe compression ttings.

Use a weatherproof metal pull box for combining several 
circuits that will run into the console through one or more 
conduits.

Use a separate weatherproof metal pull box to combine 
intrinsically safe (IS) liquid level probe wiring. Do not run

other non-intrinsically safe wiring within the IS pull box.

Run ½ inch (16 mm) IS probe conduit from the manholes 
to the IS pull box, and then run one or two ½ inch (16 mm) 
conduits to the console’s IS conduit knockouts.

Conduit

Rigid metal conduit (RMC) - male NPT threaded: use 
½ (16 mm) for IS probe wiring to the console (from the 
manholes, use ½ inch conduit), and use ½ inch (16 mm) 
for non-intrinsically safe accessories and power wiring.

Use conduit hardware that is appropriate for the installation 
and meets local, state and federal requirements.

Splice Connector Kits Must Be Used —
Warranty Requirement

Use the FFS-approved, moisture-resistant, no-strip splice 
connectors for liquid level probes. You may order the 
TSP-KW30, which contains 30 of the FFS-approved, 
moisture-resistant connectors.

Using moisture resistant splice connectors will:

 • Reduce / eliminate corrosion of the wire connections from 

repeated exposure to water condensation, which causes 
eventual signal loss and system failure.

 • Reduce or eliminate equipment damage from water 

ooding around the connectors, which causes short­circuit damage.

Thread Sealant (UL Classied)

Use a non-hardening, “stay-soft,” Teon thread sealant, 
or equivalent, to seal and waterproof all tank riser pipe 
threads. In addition, the thread sealant (or “pipe dope” 
as it is commonly known) should also be chemically 
non-reactive to the product in the tank(s). Apply thread 
sealant to seal / waterproof all outdoor electrical conduit 
tting threads including the hole plugs at the weatherproof 
junction boxes.

Riser Pipes

ANSI Schedule 40  (or chemically non-reactive) 2" or 4" 
(50.8 or 101.6 mm) (8 NPT) riser pipes for liquid level 
probes.

Probe Installation Kit(s)

The appropriate FFS 2” or 4” probe installation kit must 
be used when installing TSP-LL2 (not -I) leak detection 
probes and / or Density Measurement oat kits.

Probe Install Kits:

Part # Description

TSP-K2A For 2" riser pipes, NPT

TSP-K2B For 2" riser pipes with BSP threads

TSP-K4A For 4" riser pipes, NPT

TSP-K4S 316 stainless steel for 4" riser pipes, NPT

TSP-K4B For 4" riser pipes with BSP threads

Probe Floats

•   Floats for 4 inch (101.6 mm) riser pipes, order: TSP­IGF4 for gasoline applications or TSP-IDF4 for diesel 
and fuel oil

 Floats for 3 inch (76.2 mm) riser pipes, order: TSP-IGF3 

• 
for gasoline applications or TSP-IDF3 for diesel and fuel oil

•   Floats for 2 inch (50.8 mm) riser pipes, order: TSP-IGF2 
for gasoline, TSP-IDF2 for diesel and fuel oils, or 
TSP-SSP stainless steel oat for chemical products

•   Density oats for 4 inch (101.6mm) riser pipes, order: 
TSP-IGF4D for gasoline applications and TSP-IDF4D 
for diesel and fuel oil.

Manufacturer’s Tank Chart for Each Tank

The manufacturer’s Tank Chart and other documentation 
will be used for installation and programming, and possibly 
for future reference. Keep this information — do not
discard it.

44

Wiring the Console

Intrinsically Safe Wiring

Non-intrinsically safe wiring cannot be run in the
same conduit as intrinsically safe wiring.

Probe Wiring

The probe wiring is intrinsically safe and kept separate 
from all other wiring. Conduit must only enter the console 
enclosure through the designated knockouts. Installation 
may require the conduit to enter on top or bottom. Do not 
loose the conduit plugs and make sure any openings are 
covered by the plugs.

Probe Terminals

Figure 3: Probe Wiring

Attach the probe wiring in order as shown on the label 
below.

Probe Input Specications

Number of Channels: 6

Safety Rating: Class I, Division 1, Group D, [Ex ia] IIA

Entity Parameters

Uo = 28.35 V
  Io = 157.5 mA
  Co = 1.04 uF
  Lo = 1.4 mH
  Po = 1.1 W

Terms dened

Term Denition

Uo Maximum Output Voltage

Io Maximum Output Current

Po Maximum Output Power

Co Maximum External Capacitance

Lo Maximum External Inductance

Cables Required for Liquid Level Probes

Use cables and wires compliant with national and local 
codes to insure reliable communication between the 
console and probes. To ensure reliable communication 
between a console and probes, FFS recommends using 
the types of cable shown below up to a recommended 
length of:

All cable to be shielded twisted pair, 22AWG or greater 
and oil / water resistant.

Distance

feet (m)

Capacitance

(pF)

per foot

500 (152) <100 <0.2

1000 (305) <60 <0.2

1500 (457) <20 <0.3 89182*

Inductance

(µH)

per foot

Belden Cable

87760
87761*

88760
8760
8770

Note: An asterisk (*) indicates cables that may be ordered 

from FFS.

5

Line Power Wiring

Non-Intrinsically Safe Wiring

Always lock out and tag electrical

Warning

Power to the console must be 110 to 240 V~, 50 / 60 Hz.  

At the electrical power panel, use a 20 amp circuit breaker 
used only to supply power to the Colibri console.

Note: Do not connect other equipment to this circuit. 

circuit breakers while installing or
servicing this equipment and any
related equipment. A potentially
lethal electrical shock hazard and

the possibility of an explosion or re

from a spark can result if the electrical
circuit breakers are accidentally turned
on during installation or servicing.

110/240 VAC Line Power Wire Connection List

Electrical

Panel

20 Amp Circuit 
Breaker

Neutral 1 White Wire, 14 AWG (1.6 

Ground Bus 1 Green wire, 14 AWG (1.6 

Ground Bus 1 Green wire, 12 AWG (2.1 

No. Conductors, Color

(Gauge)

1 Black wire, 14 AWG (1.6 
mm) min.

mm) min.

mm) min.

mm) min.

Circuit

110/240 VAC 
Power

Neutral

Ground

Safety 

Ground

Console Ground Connection

Attach the ground wire to the grounding stud in the 
console.

Ground Stud

Figure 4: Power Wiring Connection

The ground bus in the electrical panel must be
connected to an earth ground as required by the

National Electrical Code (or Canadian Electrical Code) 
when applicable. If the ground bus is not properly 
connected to an earth ground or if the IS safety ground 
is not properly connected at the console, a dangerous 
condition will be created which could result in an 
explosion.

Enclosure

Figure 5: Ground Stud Connection

Nut

Cup Washer

Earth Ground Conductor

Flat Washer

Lock Washer

Check Electrical Resistance to Earth Ground

After wiring the IS safety grounds, check the resistance 
between the IS safety ground terminals at the console and 
the earth ground – this resistance must be less than 1 ohm.

6

Communication Ports

The Colibri console has several communication ports 
that can be used to communicate with devices. The 
communication ports can be used to connect the console to 
a Local Area Network, Point of Sale device, external printer 
or modem.

Figure 6: Communication Ports

Port Connector Type Devices

RS-232 
Comm 1

Ethernet RJ-45

USB (2) Type A

DB9 Male

*   The USB ash drive can be used to collect data or 

load upgraded les

Modem, P.O.S. or

local PC

Local network or 

computer

External printer, 
modem or USB 
ash drive*

USB Modem Requirements

In order for the console operating system to communicate 
with a USB modem, the modem must be CDC-ACM 
compliant.

Printer Requirements

The printer has to have a USB interface and support 
Hewlett-Packard Printer Command Language level 3 (PCL

3) or higher. The printer should not have a power save 

feature and should be started before starting the console.

Relay Wiring

1

2

4

3

5

6

RS-232 Communication Connectors

One connector for RS-232 interface is provided on the 
bottom of the console The pin designations for the RS-232 
connectors are as follows:

Console RS-232 Comm Port 1

DB9 Connector, Male, DTE

Pin No. Function Input/Output

1 DCD

2 RD

3 TD

4 DTE

5 Signal GND

7 RTS

8 CTS

I ←

I ←

O

O

O

I

→

→

→

←

Figure 7: Relay Wiring Connection

Relay Terminal Description

1.  Normally Closed 

1

2. Common

3. Normally  Open 

4. Common

2

5. Normally Closed

6. Normally Open

Note:  Pay close attention to the relay connections. The 

position of the Normally Closed and Common 
terminals are swapped.

7

Control Drawing

©2009 FFS 000-2153 Rev. B