Franklin Fueling Systems TS-EPS User Manual

TS-EPS

Installation Instructions

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

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

Contents

Important Safety Messages .............................................................................................. 3

Introduction ........................................................................................................................4

Scope ........................................................................................................................................4

Abbreviations and Acronyms ....................................................................................................4

Tools and Supplies Needed ......................................................................................................4

Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................4

Network Congurations .................................................................................................... 5

Frame Relay Networks .............................................................................................................5

Cable/DSL Connections ............................................................................................................5

Programming .....................................................................................................................6

Programming an TS-EPS using the Port Server Utility and Internet Explorer ..........................6

SSA Settings ......................................................................................................................7

TS-EPS Diagnostics ..........................................................................................................8

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 result from the use of this document or the equipment that it describes.

Contacting Franklin Fueling Systems (FFS)

Please feel free to contact us by mail at:  

Franklin Fueling Systems

3760 Marsh Rd.

Madison, WI 53718 USA

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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

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.

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Introduction

The TS-EPS (Tank Sentinel - Ethernet Port Server) and 
TS-EPS-N (Tank Sentinel - Ethernet Port Server - Null) 
provide communication to an ATG (Automatic Tank Gauge) 
through a LAN (Local Area Network). The TS-EPS uses a 
10 Base-T network conguration and communicates with 
the ATG using the RS-232 protocol, which allows the user 
to communicate to the ATG remotely, without the need for 
a phone line, using INCON’s System Sentinel, System 
Sentinel AnyWare, or other software application.

There are two versions of the TS-EPS: the TS-EPS and 
the TS-EPS-N. The TS-EPS is packaged with a DB-9M 
to DB-9F straight serial cable and congured to connect 
to any Franklin Fueling Systems ATG. The TS-EPS-N is 
packaged with a DB-9F to DB-25M null modem cable and 
is congured to connect to a Veeder Root TLS-350, TLS­250 or other manufacturer’s ATG.

Hardware Installation

1.  Record the IP address that will be used for this device. 

The IP address will be useful when working with a
multiple IP node site.

Scope

The scope of this document is limited to the installation 
and connection of the TS-EPS or TS-EPS-N.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

ATG - Automatic Tank Gauge

DHCP - Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol

FFS – Franklin Fueling Systems

IP - Internet Protocol

ISP - Internet Service Provider

LAN - Local Area Network

PC - Personal Computer

SSA - System Sentinel AnyWare

TS-EPS - Tank Sentinel - Ethernet Port Server

TS-EPS-N - Tank Sentinel - Ethernet Port Server - Null

Tools and Supplies Needed

•   10 Base-T network (Cat-5) cable with RJ-45 connectors 
– to connect the EPS to a LAN

•   Mounting hardware

•   PC with a null modem adaptor/cable or connected to a 
LAN

The network administrator will need to provide the 
following information for programming the EPS:

•   IP Address

•   Subnet Mask

•   Gateway and Destination IP

Figure 1: TS-EPS Ethernet Connection Side

Figure 2: TS-EPS Serial Cable Connection Side

2.  Assemble the TS-EPS unit in the following order (see 
Figure 2):

a).  Connect the serial interface cable (provided) 

from the male serial connection socket on the 
TS-EPS to: Comm 1 on a FFS ATG, the RS-232 
card on a TLS-350, or the appropriate port on 
another manufacturer’s ATG. Some models may 
need a DB-9 to DB-25 adaptor (also known as a 
“gender changer”).

b).  Plug one end of a RJ-45, 10 Base-T Ethernet 

cable into the TS-EPS LAN Port and the other 
end into the server or server hub.

c).   Plug the power adapter into the back of the TS-

EPS and the 115 VAC plug into an electrical 
outlet. There is no on / off power switch. As 
soon as the TS-EPS is connected to the power 
source, the device is active.

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