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TD80 to TD100
Retrofit Procedures
TPM 060
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Table of Contents
1. Customer Support ................................................................................................................................................. 3
2. Returns For Repair, Replacement, or Credit ......................................................................................................... 3
3. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................................. 4
3.2 Safety .................................................................................................................................................... 4
4. Pre-Installation ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
4.1 Required Materials ............................................................................................................................... 4
4.2 Initial Steps ............................................................................................................................................ 5
5. Retrofit Procedures with fluid in the tank ............................................................................................................ 6
5.1 Retrieve the TD80 strap table ............................................................................................................... 6
5.2 Exchange the Transmitter ..................................................................................................................... 6
5.3 Transferring the TD80 strap table to the TD100 ................................................................................... 6
5.4 Performing Offset Calibration on the TD100 ........................................................................................ 7
5.5 Confirming Offset Calibration on the TD100 ........................................................................................ 7
6. Retrofit Procedures with empty tank ................................................................................................................... 8
6.1 Retrieve the TD80 strap table ............................................................................................................... 8
6.2 Exchanging the transmitter .................................................................................................................. 8
6.3 Transferring the TD80 strap table to the TD100 ................................................................................... 9
6.4 Performing Offset Calibration on the TD100 ...................................................................................... 10
6.5 Installing the TD100 ............................................................................................................................ 11
6.6 Confirming Level Readings of the TD100 ............................................................................................ 11
7. Revision History .................................................................................................................................................. 11
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1. Customer Support
24 Hour Technical Support Line
1-877-462-4085
Titan Logix provides 24-hour technical support for their products. Call the technical support number:
• to arrange a service call
• if you have immediate questions regarding operations and installation
• if you have a request for documentation and/or software
• technical assistance
2. Returns For Repair, Replacement, or Credit
Inside Sales (8:00-4:30 Mountain Daylight Time)
1-877-462-4085
To obtain an RMA number:
1. Call the Inside Sales number to speak with a representative and obtain an RMA number
2. Provide the serial number of the item with a description of issue and expected resolution (repair,
replacement, return)
3. Describe the issue and indicate whether the item is defective, missing components, not suitable for the
intended use, or purchased in error
4. Return the item together with the RMA number to the indicated Titan Logix service facility
When speaking with your Titan Logix representative, please indicate whether the item is still under warranty.
Shipping cost to and from a Titan Logix service facility is the responsibility of the customer unless the product is
under warranty. If the product is under warranty, the freight cost to Titan Logix is incurred by the customer. From
Titan Logix, the cost is incurred by Titan Logix.
All returns for credit are subject to a restocking fee.
NOTE
Returned product for repair, replacement, or credit, must be accompanied by a Titan
Logix generated RMA number.
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3. Introduction
This document describes the steps that should be followed to ensure a successful replacement of the TD80
transmitter with a TD100 transmitter where there may or may not be fluid in the tank. This includes copying the
strapping table and calibration data from the TD80 to the TD100.
3.1 Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Titan Logix Corp. makes no representations
or warranties with respect to the contents hereof.
3.2 Safety
This manual will use the following standard safety terms and conventions to indicate conditions:
The TD100 system must be installed and operated in accordance with details described in the Titan Logix manuals,
application notes, and all other relevant publications. Only qualified personnel familiar with the installation and
operation of this equipment should install, adjust, operate, or service this equipment. Failure to observe this
warning could result in bodily injury and or property damage.
Do not install or repair the system where flammable gases and/or fumes may be present.
Follow all federal, state/provincial and local safety standards and industry recommended practices for the vehicle.
For example, the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and the American Trucking Association (ATA)
Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) Recommended Practices (RP).
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury and/or
property damage.
NOTE
Indicates an important message not related to personal injury or property damage.
4. Pre-Installation
4.1 Required Materials
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• Titan Logix configuration software, which can be downloaded from the Titan Support portal
(http://support.titanlogix.com/).
o SensorLink software version 2.0 or greater.
TPM 058 SensorLink User Manual V1.1 or greater.
o Finch II firmware update utility program.
o Finch II configuration utility program.
• SV Bus Programming Kit that contains the SV-RS232F SV to serial converter
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• A 122cm to 152cm (4 to 5 feet) long Dual-Rod, measured from the top of the probe, with shorting
block is required if either the tank is empty, or the level of the fluid in the tank cannot be guaranteed
to be within the specified range.
• Hand tools and cables.
4.2 Initial Steps
Prior to removing the TD80, determine if fluid exists in the tank, and if so, to what level. If the level of fluid in the
tank is between 25cm, approximately 10 inches, above the top of the shorting block and 75cm approximately 30
inches, below the fiducial proceed to section “Retrofit Procedures with fluid in the tank”.
If the level of fluid does not fall within this range or is empty, proceed to section “Retrofit Procedures with empty
tank”.
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5. Retrofit Procedures with fluid in the tank
5.1 Retrieve the TD80 strap table
1. Ensure power is applied to the Finch II/TD80 system.
2. Record the volume as shown on the Finch II display.
3. Take note if there is a sump and/or riser on the tank. Record their corresponding values.
4. Read the strap table off the TD80 using SensorLink utility program.
a. Information relating to the use of the SensorLink utility program can be found in TPM 058
SensorLink User Manual.
5. Save the TD80 strap table as a file for future reference.
5.2 Exchange the Transmitter
1. Power down the TD80 and Finch II and proceed to replace the TD80 with TD100.
2. Ensure proper electrical connections to the TD100 have been made.
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5.3 Transferring the TD80 strap table to the TD100
1. Run the SensorLink utility program and follow the steps below.
a. Open the previously saved TD80 strap table file.
b. Under Step 2:
i. Press the “Edit” button (on the left-hand pane).
c. Under Step 1:
i. Change the “Transmitter Type” from TD80 to TD100.
ii. Set the “Probe Type” to Dual-Rod probe.
iii. The “Depth Units” and the “Volume Units” will always show inches and Gallon (US)
respectively when reading back the strap table from a TD80 regardless. Set the correct
depth and volume units for the TD100.
d. Under Step 3:
i. Adjust the “HH level” threshold accordingly bearing in mind that the TD80 and TD100
have different minimum distance requirements between HH and Spill threshold.
ii. Adjust the “Display Precision” as necessary.
e. Under Step 4:
i. Set the sump and/or riser as previously recorded, if present.
f. From the top menu choose “File” then “Save As” and save the strap table to a new file as a
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TD100 strap table.
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g. From the top menu choose “Tools” then “Program Table” or under Step 5, click on “Program”
to program the TD100 with the newly created TD100 strap table.
h. After successfully programming the strap table, power down the TD100 and Finch II and
proceed to section 5.4.
5.4 Performing Offset Calibration on the TD100
1. At this point it is assumed the TD80 transmitter has been removed and replaced with a TD100
transmitter.
2. Apply power to the Finch II / TD100 system. DO NOT INITIATE OFFSET CALIBRATION YET.
3. At the Finch II, select the compartment to be calibrated by pressing the “COMP SELECT” button. Verify
that the Finch II displays a volume (should not show any errors); procced to either step 4-5 or step 6.
4. Press and hold the following four buttons at the same time:
a. COMP SELECT
b. HORN BYPASS
c. ACK
d. DIM SLEEP
5. Continue to hold down the four buttons until the display flashes “CAL”, then release the buttons.
6. Alternately, the Finch II can enter Calibration mode by holding either ▲ or ▼ arrow while powering the
display.
7. The Finch II will then show the current volume of liquid in the tank.
8. Change the Offset Calibration to match the volume based on the previously recorded volume from the
TD80 transmitter by either pressing the ▲ or ▼ arrow on the Finch II.
9. Power cycle the Finch II / TD100 system.
10. The TD100 should now contain the same strapping table as stored in the TD80 and an Offset
Calibration has been applied.
5.5 Confirming Offset Calibration on the TD100
1. Power cycle the Finch II/TD100 system, wait until a level is displayed.
2. Confirm that the offset calibration has been applied. The level displayed should match the previously
recorded volume from the TD80 transmitter.
3. Power cycle the Finch II/TD100 system one more time. Observe the level displayed on the Finch II. It
should be consistent and should match the previously recorded volume from the TD80 transmitter.
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4. Repeat Offset Calibration if the display is inconsistent each time a power cycle occurs or is not accurate.
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5. As an additional test, if possible, add fluid or drain the fluid from the tank and observe the display on
the Finch II. The display should change correspondingly – decreasing when draining and increasing
when adding fluid to the tank.
6. Retrofit Procedures with empty tank
6.1 Retrieve the TD80 strap table
1. Ensure power is applied to the Finch II/TD80 system.
2. Take note if there is a sump and/or riser on the tank. Record their corresponding values.
3. Read the strap table off the TD80 using SensorLink utility program.
a. Information relating to the use of the SensorLink utility program can be found in TPM 058
SensorLink User Manual.
4. Save the TD80 strap table as a file for future reference.
5. Remove power from the Finch II/TD80 system.
6.2 Exchanging the transmitter
1. An external Dual-Rod probe is required for this procedure. Place and secure the shorting block of the
Dual-Rod probe at the location about 32 inches or 81cm from the fiducial.
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2. Remove the TD80 transmitter from existing installation and connect it to the external Dual-Rod probe
with all electrical cabling in place.
3. Power up the TD80 transmitter and record the volume as shown on the Finch II. Note that any objects
close to the probe may affect the reading.
4. Power down the system.
5. Remove the TD80 transmitter and connect the TD100 transmitter to the external Dual-Rod probe as
well as move all TD80 cabling to the TD100.
6.3 Transferring the TD80 strap table to the TD100
1. Run the SensorLink utility program and follow the steps below.
a. Open the previously saved TD80 strap table file.
b. Under Step 2:
i. Press the “Edit” button (on the left-hand pane).
c. Under Step 1:
i. Change the “Transmitter Type” from TD80 to TD100.
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ii. Set the “Probe Type” to Dual-Rod probe.
iii. The “Depth Units” and the “Volume Units” will always show inches and Gallon (US)
respectively when reading back the strap table from a TD80 regardless. Set the correct
depth and volume units for the TD100.
d. Under Step 3:
i. Adjust the “HH level” threshold accordingly bearing in mind that the TD80 and TD100
have different minimum distance requirements between HH and Spill threshold.
ii. Adjust the “Display Precision” as necessary.
e. Under Step 4:
i. Set the sump and/or riser as previously recorded, if present.
f. From the top menu choose “File” then “Save As” and save the strap table to a new file as a
TD100 strap table.
g. From the top menu choose “Tools” then “Program Table” or under Step 5, click on “Program”
to program the TD100 with the newly created TD100 strap table.
h. After successfully programming the strap table, power down the TD100 and Finch II and
proceed to section 6.4.
6.4 Performing Offset Calibration on the TD100
1. At this point it is assumed the TD100 transmitter is connected to the external Dual-Rod probe.
2. Apply power to the Finch II / TD100 system. DO NOT INITIATE OFFSET CALIBRATION YET.
3. At the Finch II, select the compartment to be calibrated by pressing the “COMP SELECT” button. Verify
that the Finch II displays a volume (should not show any errors); procced to either step 4-5 or step 6.
4. Press and hold the following four buttons at the same time:
a. COMP SELECT
b. HORN BYPASS
c. ACK
d. DIM SLEEP
5. Continue to hold down the four buttons until the display flashes “CAL”, then release the buttons.
6. Alternately, the Finch II can enter Calibration mode by holding either ▲ or ▼ arrow while powering the
display.
7. The Finch II will then show the current volume in the tank, as set by the position of the shorting block
on the external probe.
8. Change the Offset Calibration to match the volume based on the previously recorded volume from the
TD80 transmitter by either pressing the ▲ or ▼ arrow on the Finch II.
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9. Power cycle the Finch II / TD100 system.
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Revision
Description of Change
Date
Author
1.0 Initial version for review
14SEP2018
ML/EM
10. The TD100 should now contain the same strapping table as stored in the TD80 and an Offset
Calibration has been applied.
6.5 Installing the TD100
1. Detach the TD100 from the external Dual-Rod probe and install the TD100 onto the truck.
2. Power up the system and verify system is working. There shouldn’t be any error codes reported by the
TD100
6.6 Confirming Level Readings of the TD100
1. Power cycle the Finch II/TD100 system, wait until a level is displayed.
2. There should be no error displayed on the Finch II. Since the tank is empty at this point, the display
should indicate 2Lo.
3. If it is safe to do so, run a metallic conductor shorting the dual rods at various points along the length
of the probe. The display should change accordingly. Check the HH and Spill displays near the top of
the probe.
4. Alternatively, if possible, fill the tank with liquid and confirm that the reading increases. Drain the tank
and confirm that the reading decreases.
7. Revision History
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