Franklin Fueling Systems TSP-LL2 User Manual

TSP-LL2

Magnetostrictive Probe

Installation

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

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

Safety

Warning

Warning

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.
Please refer to the Installation and
Owner’s Manual for this equipment,
and the appropriate documentation
for any other related equipment,
for complete installation and safety
information.

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.

Overview of LL2 Probe

The INCON LL2 probes are advanced instruments that
use magnetostrictive position measurement technology to
accurately report inventory levels in storage tanks

The probes are installed in USTs (underground Storage
Tanks) and ASTs (above ground storage tanks). Leak
Detection probes are suspended by a chain from a cap on
the riser pipe. Inventory probes may be suspended by a chain
and cap or alternatively be mounted on the bottom of the
tank. Bottom mount hardware is provided on all inventory
probes.

Types of Probes

• Leak Detection

• Inventory Specic

Length of Probes

The probe model number indicates its length. The model
numbers are in the form TSP-LL2-xxx, where xxx = the
tank diameter in inches plus 5.

For example, the TSP-LL2-101 is for 8’ (96”) tanks.

TSP-LL2-xxx, Leak Detection and Inventory probes are
available in lengths up to 12' tanks.

TSP-LL2-xxx-I, Inventory Specic probes are available in
lengths up to 18' tanks.

Warning

Warning

Warning

Warning

Always secure the work area from
moving vehicles. The equipment
in this manual is usually mounted
underground, so reduced visibility
puts service personnel working on
this equipment in danger from moving
vehicles entering the work area. To
help eliminate these unsafe conditions,
secure the area by using a service
truck to block access to the work
environment, or by using any other
reasonable means available to ensure
the safety of service personnel.

When the console 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.

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.

TSP-MLGK-xx, Moorman Level Gauge Kits are available
for tanks up to 35' and up to 50'. Refer to manual
000-2033 for Moorman Gauge installation.

Float Kits Available

Model Description

TSP-IDF2 2" oat set for diesel tanks

TSP-IGF2 2" oat set for gasoline tanks

TSP-IDF3 3" oat set for diesel tanks

TSP-IGF3 3" oat set for gasoline tanks

TSP-IDF4 4" oat set for diesel tanks

TSP-IGF4 4" oat set for gasoline tanks

TSP-LPGF 2" oat for LPG tanks, with or without

isolation sleeve. See manual
000-0251 for more information.

TSP-SSP 2-1/16" OD, #316 stainless steel oat

for chemical applications only

Each oat kit includes a product and water oat. Order one
oat set for each LL2 Mag probe.

• Product oats are white (clear)

• Gasoline water oats are red.

• Diesel water oats are blue

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Probe Installation Kits

Suspended Probe Kits

Model Description

TSP-K2A Mag Probe install kit for 2" riser pipe

TSP-K2B Mag Probe install kit for 2" riser pipe with

BSP threads

TSP-K4A Mag Probe install kit for 4" riser pipe

TSP-K4B Mag Probe install kit for 4" riser pipe with

BSP threads

TSP-K4AS #316 Stainless Steel mag probe install kit

for 4" riser pipes

TSP-LPGK LPG Probe install kit, 149" maximum

LL2 probe length

Inventory Control Probe Caps and Adapters
(for bottom-mounted probes)

Model Description

TSP-C2A Inventory Probe 2" Riser Cap and Adaptor

TSP-C2B Inventory Probe 2" Riser Cap and Adaptor

with BSP threads

TSP-C4A Inventory Probe 4" Riser Cap and Adaptor

TSP-C4B Inventory Probe 4" Riser Cap and Adaptor

with BSP threads

A locally supplied riser cap for Inventory Control Probes
should meet all applicable codes and approvals. The cord
grip must be for use with a cable diameter of 0.19 inches
(4.8 mm) and must also be compatible with the liquid

installed in the tank.

Installing Floats

For TSP-LL2 probes the oat(s) will need to be installed on
the probe.

1. Carefully remove the E-Clip and washer / bottom
mount foot.

2. Install the oats as shown in gure 2.

3. Reinstall the Washer / bottom-mount foot and
E-Clip.

E-Clip

Figure 1: Probe C-Clip and Washer

Float orientation

Density Floats

Density oats are two-part oats. The inner and outer oat
are calibrated at manufacture and must be used together.

Model Description

TSP-IDF4D Diesel / Fuel Oil Density Kit

TSP-IGF4D Gasoline density oat kit

Refer to manual 000-0527 for more information about
density oat installation.

Riser Pipe

Below is a example for determining riser length.

92" Tank 96" Tank

TSP-LL2-101 Probe Overall
Length

Suspension chain allowance +5 +5

Total +116 +116

Tank Diameter -92 -96

Minimum Riser Length 24 20

+111 +111

Product

Float
(Magnet
End Up)

Water /Interface

Float

(Magnet End Up)

2 Inch Floats 3 or 4 Inch Floats

Figure 2: Float Orientation

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Suspended Probe Installation

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This procedure must be done with leak detection probes
and is optional for inventory probes. Before starting the
probe installation, be sure that you have the necessary
hardware:

• Level probe(s)

• Product and water oats,

• Probe installation kit.

For each tank, locate the following:

• LL2 level probe

• Product oat

• Water oat-optional, is identied by color:
(Blue – Diesel, Red – Gasoline)

• Threaded adjustment eye bolt and suspension chain
(with wing nut and split ring attached)*

• Steel support plate (with rubber grommet and insulating
washer installed)*

• Four Inch NPT riser adaptor*

• Riser cap*

• Compression gland seal tting (cord grip)*

• (3) Moisture resistant, no strip, electrical wire splice
connector*

* Included in the TS-K4A probe installation kit.

Installation

1. Measure from the top of the riser pipe to the
bottom of the tank-record value in inches.

2. Measure the overall length of Probe.

3. Subtract the probe length from the distance
measured from the top of the riser pipe to the
bottom of the tank, and then add 1/2 inch to this
distance. This value is the TOTAL LENGTH OF

THE CHAIN INCLUDING THE SPLIT RING AND
ADJUSTMENT EYEBOLT.

4. The suspension chain must be cut to the exact
length required.

emove the split ring from the end of the chain and

5. R
cut the chain to the correct length.

6. Reattach the split ring to its end and measure the
total overall length to make certain that it is within

Note; When using a 2" or 3" riser you will replace the

one half inch of correct value.

bottom spacer with the 3" spacer included in the
oat kit. When using a 2" riser, cut back the spacer
at the marks. The 4" probes are installed with no
modication.

Probe Cable

Rubber Grommet

Riser Cap

Support Plate

Eyebolt

Riser Pipe

Figure 3: Installation of Suspended Probe

7. Apply pipe sealant to the male riser threads.

8. Screw the riser cap adapter into the top of the riser
pipe. Tighten to 20-25 ft-lbs.

9. Connect the probe to the split ring on the chain.

10. Carefully position the steel support plate
containing the rubber grommet and insulating
shoulder washer into the riser cap.

11. Guide the probe cable through the rubber
grommet.

12. Unscrew the adjusting eyebolt so the probe just
touches the bottom of the tank.

13. Turn the wing nut clockwise, 4 full turns (only).
This will raise the probe approximately ¼” above
the bottom of the tank.

14. Push the probe cable through the compression
tting on the probe cap.

15. Install the probe cap on the riser cap adapter such
that the compression tting is aligned with the
rubber grommet.

16. Tighten the compression tting to make a
watertight seal.

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Adjusting the probe height (¼" off the bottom of tank)

14" (356 mm) Minimum

PRODUCT

Ullage

Probe end held
1/4" (6.4 mm) Above
Bottom of Tank

Water Float

Product
Float

6.0" (152 mm) Minimum

14" (356 mm) Minimum

Manhole Cover

8.0" (203 mm)
Reference

3" (76 mm)
Minimum

N.T.S.

Spacers

Make sure the probe is sitting on the bottom of the tank
by loosening the wing nut until you feel slack in the chain
(the probe is resting on the bottom of the tank).Then turn
the wing nut clockwise until you feel that there is no slack
in the suspension chain. Hold the end of adjustment rod
and turn the wing nut clockwise, 4 full turns (only). This
will raise the probe approximately ¼ of an inch above the
bottom of the tank.

Manhole Cover

Bottom-Mount Probe Installation

The bottom-mount probe option is for inventory control
probes. Tank leak testing and density probes need to be
suspended from the riser cap.

The bottom-mount assembly consists of:

•

Top spacer on the top of the probe head for 3" or 4" probes

• Bottom spacer below the probe head

• Probe foot mounts at the bottom of the probe shaft
The foot is ¼" thick so when installed the probe end will be

¼" off the bottom of the tank.

6.0" (152 mm) Minimum

18.0" (457 mm) Maximum

5"(127 mm)
Minimum

8.0" (203 mm)
Reference

Ullage

PRODUCT

Product Float

Water Float

Figure 4: Suspended Probe Installed

Final Suspended Probe Installation Steps

NTS

Install Probe
1/4" (6.4 mm) Above

Bottom of Tank

1. Push the probe’s cable though the compression
gland tting at the waterproof junction box. Make
sure that you leave enough cable from the level
probe to the junction box (tie-wrap a coiled service
loop) so that the probe can be easily removed and
reinstalled without rewiring and splicing.

2. Tighten the compression gland tting at the
junction box so that it grips the cable tightly and
creates a watertight seal.

3. Position the lockable TSP-K4A probe cap on the
riser cap adapter such that the compression tting is
aligned with the rubber grommet and snap it in place.

4. Tighten the riser cap compression tting so that it
grips the cable tightly and forms a watertight seal

When using a 2" riser you will remove the top spacer and
replace the bottom spacer with the 2" spacer included in
the oat kit. When using a 3" riser, cut back the top spacer
and replace the bottom spacer with one included in the
oat kit. The 4" probes are installed with no modication.
This is solely for the I-probes, all leak detection and density
probes MUST BE Suspended.

Single Thermistor Probe

The probe will have one RTD near the bottom of the
probe shaft. The Net Volume will be based on the one
temperature reading vs. the average of the 5 RTDs in
current Inventory probes.

Note: The Inventory Probes MUST NOT be used for Leak

Detection.

A sticker on the head of the I-probe indicates that it is for
inventory use only. An extra sticker is provided to be kept
near the console for gradient programming. Installers must
be aware of the probe type in sites that have a mix of
inventory-specic and leak detection probes.

Note: When removing the probe, loosen the cable

compression tting.

Figure 5: Bottom-Mount (I-Probe) Installed

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Above Riser Probes

For above-riser probes or ASTs, install the stainless steel
TSP-K4AS riser adapter by tightening the lower swage
lock tting. (Figure 6)

Probe Wiring

LL2 Probe Splice Kit – Installation Instructions

The Liquid Level Probe Splice Kit includes 2 Electrical
Connectors for installation inside the manhole junction box
only. It is not intended for direct burial applications.

Figure 6: TSP-K4AS cap with Swage-Lock Fitting

Slide the oats onto the probe shaft after the probe has
been inserted through the cap. Refer to manual 000-0113,
TSP-K4AS with TSP-UVPK Installation Instructions for more
information about mounting probes above the riser cap.

Recording Probe Information:

Gradient, Model # and Serial Number

For each tank, record the probe model number, serial
number, and the probe gradient value (propagation
constant), The TS-LL2 has two labels. The label included
with the splice kit in the shipping tube contains the same
information that is on the probe head label:

• Model (TSP-LL2-X)

• Serial #

• Gradient

• Probe length

• Max. Tank size

• Temperature sensor locations

For every installed probe, use indelible ink pen and
mark the tank number where it was installed on each
label. Save labels and make sure they are kept near
the tank monitor for correct programming.

End view of splice

Before Crimp

After Crimp

Figure 8: Splice Kit for Probe Wiring

Red wire
of probe

Red wire of
field cable

To

Console

Connect bare metal shielding together

Black wire of probe

Both shield wires

Black wire of
field cable

To
Probe

1. Use 2 moisture-resistant connectors (provided) for
each probe installation.

2. Insert 2 red unstripped wires into two separate
openings of the rst connector. Make sure the
wires are fully inserted and seated at the end of
the connector.

Note: Belden cable # 89182 (for runs longer than 400
feet) has a yellow wire. Wire the YEL wire to the

+ (RED) probe terminal inside the console.

3. Insert 2 black unstripped wires into two separate
openings of the second connector and then insert
the 2 shield wires into the remaining opening of the
second connector. Make sure the wires are fully
inserted and seated at the end of the connector.

4. The white wire inside the yellow probe cable is not
used. Do not insert it into any connector. Cut the
white wire back ush to the jacket of the yellow
probe cable.

5. Use 8” slip-joint pliers and squeeze each
connector together (position the plier’s jaws on
the connector perpendicular to the wires and drive
the black cap down almost ush to the edge of the
connector body).

For a supply of moisture-resistant splice connectors,
Order:

• TSPKW30 for a pack of 30 splices.

For direct burial cable applications or for applications that
don’t use a junction box, order:

• TSP-DB1 for a single kit

• TSP-DB10 for 10 kits.
For information about direct-burial applications, refer

to manual 000-1041, Direct Burial Cable Installation
Instructions and 000-1133, Direct Burial Splice Kit
Installation Guide.

Figure 7: Sample Probe Information Label

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Probe

Module

RUN

12

11

10

ERR

–Blk
+Red

–Blk
+Red

–Blk
+Red

–Blk

9

+Red

–Blk

8

+Red

–Blk

7

+Red

–Blk

6

+Red

–Blk

5

+Red

–Blk

4

+Red

–Blk

3

+Red

–Blk

2

+Red

–Blk

1

+Red

Non-Hazardous

Location

SHLD

- (BLK)

+ (RED)

Hazardous Location

Class I, Division 1, Group

D, Group IIA, Zone 0

SHLD

- (BLK)
+ (RED)

Probe

Figure 9: Probe Module Wiring

Refer to manual 000-2142, Fuel Management System
Programming guide and 000-2150 Fuel Management
System Installation guide for information about setting up
the probe with the tank gauge.

For Colibri Tank Gauge Consoles, refer to manual
000-2153, Colibri Automatic tank Gauge Installation Guide,
and 000-2155, Colibri Set-Up and Operation Guide. For
Colibri manuals on the web, go to:
www.franklinfueling.com/colibri/literature.aspx

Tank Tilt / Offset Calculations

If the data to calculate tank tilt is not known, or if the tank is
not seriously tilted, then use +/– offsets to adjust the probe
readings to match the stick readings at ll.

Figure 10 shows the tank tilt formula to use when the ll
tube and probe are on opposite sides of the tank center­line. Figure 11 shows the formula to use when the ll tube
and probe are on the same side of the tank center-line.

CENTER OF TANK

level

Probe

Fill & Probe on

opposite sides of

Tank

Center...

Product / Water

Offset =

(LF - LP) * XP

XP + XF

AIR

FUEL

PRODUCT
LEVEL

Tank shown

FUEL

tilted

WATER

Fill & Probe on

the same side of

the tank

Product / Water

Offset =

(LF - LP) * XP

XP - XF

C

L

Tank
Diameter

TANK
DIAMETER

Product

Level

Tank

shown

tilted

DROP TUBE

level

Probe

AIR

FUEL

FUEL

WATER

Fill

" LF "

Level

at Fill

" XF " " XP "

C

L

TOP OF TANK

" LP "
Level

at Probe

LENGTH OF TANK

Figure 10: Tank Tilt Calculation

Probe and Fill on Opposite Sides

" XP "

TOP OF TANK

" LP "
Level

at Probe

LENGTH OF TANK

CENTER OF TANK

" XF "

Fill

C

L

DROP TUBE

" LF "
Level
at Fill

Figure 11: Tank Tilt Calculation

Probe and Fill on Same Side

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Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a probe problem, it is important not
to presume any particular cause. Follow the steps outlined
below to properly and quickly troubleshoot probes:

Note: Do not start troubleshooting by swapping probes. It

may cause confusion in the process of identifying
the problem.

Float Missing:

1. Check programming of probe for correct number
of oats

2. Look for active High water or Float Missing Alarms
in the run status at the ATG.

3. If possible, have the technician stick the tank and
compare the measurement with the level reported
by the ATG.

4. Is the level correct? If not, is the ATG measuring
in reverse (the lower the actual product level the
higher it reads on the ATG)? Verify the Probe ratio
is programmed correctly. If programming is correct it
may be a probe issue, continue with the next steps.

5. Check the water level does the ATG list it as oat
missing? If it is listed as missing, it could be a
probe issue, but again continue to troubleshoot.

6. Try to cycle power. If previously noted, check to
see if High water alarm or oat missing alarm
changed from “ACTIVE” to “CLEARED”. If they
clear, again this could be a probe issue, but
acknowledge and continue to troubleshoot.

7. After completing the above steps, replace the
probe.

No Probe, Probe Sync and Unstable Probe

(New Install or Replacement Probe)

1. Check Wiring. Ensure that the Red, Black and
Shield wires are connected to the correct terminals
to the ATG. There should be two connections in
the junction box, (refer to gure 8).

(Probe Alarms on Multiple Channels or Only One Probe
Connected)

6. Try another Probe Channel. Once the eld wiring
has been checked and the junction box connection
remade, try moving the eld wiring to another
channel.

7. Connect the Probe Directly to the ATG. If possible,
bring the probe inside and wire directly to the ATG.
(If this probe has a quick disconnect pigtail then
the white wire should be connected to shield or
ground).

Listed below are additional steps for troubleshooting
the probe. For missing oat or incorrect level problems,
consider the following actions:

•

Pull probe from tank and manually raise and lower oats.
Does the ATG accurately report the change in level?

• Are the right number of oats installed on the probe
(verify number of oats programming)

• Is oat too close to the end of the probe? (Was tank
overlled or is the oat stuck in riser)? If oat is too close
to the probe head a oat missing alarm will occur.

• Is there debris on the magnets? If so, clean debris from
magnet and check operation of ATG.

• Are the magnets cracked or broken? If so replace oat

• Are the oats installed correctly? Product oat on top,
closest to the probe head. Product oat will have a white
collar. Water oats have colored collars (Red for use in
gasoline, blue for use in diesel)

• Is the probe shaft clean? If dirty use an abrasive pad to
clean the probe shaft.

• Check that wire connections from probe cable to eld
wiring are good and dry.

• Are the oats compatible with the probe? LL and LL2
oats are NOT interchangeable.

2. Check Main Board Power Supply. There should be
approximately 21 VDC loaded (probe connected)
and 24 VDC unloaded across the Red and Black
terminals of the probe channel in the ATG.

3. Check Field Wiring. Ensure that the voltage is
getting to the probe by checking at the junction box
splice or quick disconnect pigtail. With the pigtail
end facing you, keyslot up, there should be 24
VDC across the two bottom pins. Test eld wiring
for a short or open.

4. Remake Splice. Cutback and remake the splice
connection in the junction box using the approved
seal pack and connectors.

(Quick Disconnect Pigtail)

5. Try a New Pigtail. If this probe has a quick
disconnect pigtail, try replacing it.

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