Flo-tech FT555 Series Manuel utilisateur

FloTech

FT555 Series

Automatic Truck Overfill

System Tester

Optic Systems

Thermistor Systems

Ground Bolt

TIM Module

10784PA REV F

Dixon

Dixon Bayco Division

Cincinnati, Ohio

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents............................................................................ 2

Introduction..................................................................................... 3

Main Features.................................................................................. 3

FT555 Indicators............................................................................. 5

Unpack Unit and Initial Setup......................................................... 6

Welcome Screen ............................................................................. 7

Power On/Off.................................................................................. 7

Setup Instructions............................................................................ 8

Selecting Test Option.................................................................... 11

Performing Automatic Test Fuction ............................................. 11

Optic Test...................................................................................... 13

Thermistor Test............................................................................. 14

Ground Bolt Test........................................................................... 16

Trailer ID Module Test................................................................. 17

Optic and Thermistor Wet Test..................................................... 19

Accessories ................................................................................... 21

Technical Support Hotline............................................................ 22

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CAUTION:

The FT555 is not certified as suitable for use in a Class I

Division 1 hazardous location. You should avoid use in

explosive or flammable atmospheres.

Troubleshooting:

a) Should the FT555 fail to start or shut down during use,

check the battery indicator on the welcome screen and or

replace the batteries.

b) Should the FT555 appear to freeze, remove the batteries to

force the unit to power down. Reinstall the batteries and

begin test procedure. By removing the batteries you will

force the FT555 to restart back to the welcome screen.

Technical Support Hotline

(877) 582-3569

Contact the FloTech Technical Support Hotline for help:

Troubleshooting overfill systems.

Verifying defective components

To request an RGA for defective FloTech products under

warranty.

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Introduction

This Manual describes the features, use, and maintenance of the

FT555 Automatic Truck Overfill System Tester. The FT555 is

compatible with all makes of Optic sensor systems, 2 wire

Thermo-Optic systems, and truck onboard monitor systems

regardless of manufacture as long as they are compatible with API

RP1004: 2003 recommended practice.

Main Features

The FloTech FT555 Automatic Truck Overfill System Tester has

the following features:

-Automatically test all 4 test functions, Optic, Thermistor,

Ground Bolt, and TIM number.

-Test all API 5 wire optic sensor systems and report the

number of functional / wetted sensors*.

-Test 2 wire Thermo–Optic sensors and report the number

of functional / wetted sensors*.

-Monitors up to eight compartments.

-Test Ground Bolts with both forward and reverse continuity

check.

-Read TIM modules and report serial number in display

-Perform “WET TEST” to report when sensors are wetted

using integrated beeper.

-Configure auto test to perform all selected tests at once.

-Configure maximum number of compartments.

-Software can be upgraded to include new tests and future

expanded testing and troubleshooting capability.

* Optic and thermistor tests will only indicate correct number

of functional / wetted sensors for systems without an onboard

monitor.

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Fig. 1 FT555 Automatic Truck Tester

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Accessories

Contact Flotech Customer Service (1-800-355-1991) or your

local Flotech distributor for pricing and availability

information on the following accessories.

1. FT556 – USA Test cable package

This cable package is suited for use on systems in the US.

Package Contents:

a. Accessory Adapter

b. Optic sensor test cable

c. Thermistor sensor test cable

d. API Socket extension cable

e. Truck ID Modules test cable

f. Groundbolt test cable

2. FT557 – Non-USA Test cable package

This cable package is suited for use on systems outside the

USA.

Package Contents:

a. Accessory Adapter

b. Optic sensor test cable

c. Thermistor sensor test cable

d. API Socket extension cable

e. J560 Socket extension cable

f. Ground Continuity test cable

g. Groundbolt test cable

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Step 5) The FT555 will repeatedly test for the presence of any wet

sensors connected to the socket.

Step 6) Dip test a compartment and listen for a number of beeps

corresponding to the compartment number that was dipped. The

display will also indicate the compartment number of the wet

sensor*.

Step 7) Continue testing each compartment.

Step 8) Stop the wet test by pressing any key.

NOTE: IF THE TESTER DOES NOT SEE ANY SENSORS

OR IS NOT CONNECTED, IT WILL DISPLAY THE

ABOVE SCREEN UNTIL IT SEES A SENSOR OR THE

TEST IS STOPPED.

* 1.The wet test function will only indicate correct wet

compartment number for systems without an onboard

monitor.

2. Systems using an onboard monitor will only show sensor 1

wet when any sensor becomes wet.

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FT555 Indicators

A) LCD SCREEN

The LCD screen is the main display where test selection, test results, and

test instructions are displayed. Screen backlight is enabled using the

ON/OFF button.

B) ON/OFF BUTTON

Press this button to turn the FT555 Automatic Truck Tester on and off.

The unit will automatically turn off after 10 minutes. Press and hold this

button for 2 seconds and the backlight will illuminate.

C) TEST SELECT BUTTON

Press this button to cycle through the available tests.

D) GO BUTTON

Press this button to start the selected test.

E) WET TEST BUTTON

Press this button while in the Optic or Thermistor Test mode and the wet

test feature will begin. Pressing any button will stop the wet test.

F) SETUP BUTTON

Press this button to enter the set up screens.

G) BATTERY DOOR

Twist to open, hold two D cells, positive points towards battery door

(out).

H) ALARM

Audible alarm sounds when FT555 Automatic Tester is in WET TEST

mode and sensor is wetted.

I) API PLUG CONNECTOR

API compatible plug with configurable J-Slot pins for both optic and

thermistor sockets.

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Unpack Unit and Initial Setup

Step 1) When unpacking the FT555 Automatic Truck Tester you

will find the following:

a) FT555 Automatic Truck Tester

b) Two “D” size batteries

c) Three J-Slot thumb screws

d) This instruction manual

Step 2) Screw in the three J-Slot Screws into the threads marked

“O” for Optic socket compatibility and into the J-Slot threads

market “T” for thermistor socket compatibility.

Step 3) Remove the battery door by turning counter clock wise

until door opens. Insert two “D” size batteries with positive

battery terminal facing out of the opening. Reinstall battery door

by turning clockwise.

DO NOT FORCE BATTERY DOOR OPEN OR CLOSE

Step 4) Press the ON/OFF button once. The FT555 will show the

Initial System Setup screen shown below:

Step 5) Complete the Initial System Setup following the setup

instructions on page 8.

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Optic and Thermistor Wet Test

NOTE: THE WET TEST FUNCTION IS INTENDED TO BE

USED ON WORKING SYSTEMS. IF THE SYSTEM HAS A

PROBLEM IT MUST BE REPAIRED BEFORE USING WET

TEST.

Step 1) Move the J-Slot thumb screws to the correct holes to match

the type of socket to be connected. Follow the “O” and “T”

markings on the plug body for optic and thermistor style sockets,

respectively.

Step 2) Connect the FT555 Automatic Truck Tester to the trailer

socket.

Step 3) Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the FT555 Automatic

Truck Tester. When “Press Key” screen appears press “TEST

SELECT” button until the “Optic Test” or “Thermistor Test”

screen appears, depending on the socket the tester is connected to.

Step 4) Press “WET TEST” button to begin the wet test.

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Trailer ID Module Test

The Trailer ID Module will be tested and report the 12 digit serial

number stored inside the ID module. If there is no trailer ID

module or the test fails the screen will show “TIM not found”

Step 1) Move the J-Slot thumb screws to the correct holes to match

the type of socket to be connected. Follow the “O” and “T”

markings on the plug body.

Step 2) Connect the FT555 Automatic Truck Tester to the trailer

socket.

Step 3) Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the FT555 Automatic

Truck Tester. When “Press Key” screen appears press “TEST

SELECT” button five times so the “Trailer ID Module Test”

screen appears.

Step 4) Press the “GO” button to start the test. When the test is

complete the screen will report the 12 digit serial number or show

“TIM not found”.

Step 5) Press the TEST SELECT” button to move on to a new test,

press “GO” to restart the test, or press the “ON/OFF” button to

turn the tester off.

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Welcome Screen

After completing the Initial System Setup the welcome screen will

be displayed. This screen will be displayed every time the FT555

Automatic Truck Tester is turned on.

The Welcome Screen shows the version software the FT555 is

running and the battery health status in bars. 5 bars represent full

battery capacity. If 2 or less bars are displayed, a warning beep will

sound and a warning message will flash for a few seconds.

Batteries should be changed at your next convenience.

Power On/Off

Press the ON/OFF button once to turn the tester on. Push the

button again to turn the tester off. The tester has a display back

light for dark conditions. After turning on the tester, press and

hold the ON/OFF button for 2 seconds and the back light will turn

on. Press and hold again for 2 seconds and the back light will turn

off.

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Setup Instructions

At the “Press Key” screen pressing the SETUP key will enter the

setup mode. The first option will be:

MAX OPTIC COMPS = #

Press the GO button to toggle between 6 and 8 maximum number

of compartments. Generally the USA has a maximum of 6

compartments signals per one socket and Canada or European

regions will have a maximum of 8. Once the correct number of

maximum compartments is displayed, press TEST SELECT button

to move to the next SETUP screen.

MAX THERM COMPS = #

Press the GO button to toggle between 6 and 8 maximum number

of compartments. Generally the USA has a maximum of 6

compartments signals per one socket and Canada or European

regions will have a maximum of 8. Once the correct Maximum

Compartments count is showing, press TEST SELECT button to

move to the next SETUP screen.

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Pin 9/10 Continuity Test

Pins 9 and 10 of the API socket will be tested for continuity and

the result of the test will be shown as PASS or FAIL on screen.

Step 1) Move the J-Slot thumb screws to the correct holes to match

the type of socket to be connected. Follow the “O” and “T”

markings on the plug body.

Step 2) Connect the FT555 Automatic Truck Tester to the trailer

socket.

Step 3) Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the FT555 Automatic

Truck Tester. When “Press Key” screen appears press “TEST

SELECT” button four times so the “Ground Continuity Test”

screen appears.

Step 4) Press the “GO” button to start the test. When the test is

complete the screen will report either “PASS” or “FAIL”.

Step 5) Press the TEST SELECT” button to move on to a new test,

press “GO” to restart the test, or press the “ON/OFF” button to

turn the tester off.

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Ground Bolt Test

The Ground Bolt will be tested using the forward and reverse test

to confirm proper operation of the diode inside the ground bolt.

The tester will report a Pass/ Fail.

Step 1) Move the J-Slot thumb screws to the correct holes to match

the type of socket to be connected. Follow the “O” and “T”

markings on the plug body.

Step 2) Connect the FT555 Automatic Truck Tester to the trailer

socket.

Step 3) Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the FT555 Automatic

Truck Tester. When “Press Key” screen appears press “TEST

SELECT” button four times so the “Ground Bolt Test” screen

appears.

Step 4) Press the “GO” button to start the test. When the test is

complete the screen will display the PASS / FAIL status.

Step 5) Press the TEST SELECT” button to move on to a new test,

press “GO” to restart the test, or press the “ON/OFF” button to

turn the tester off.

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AutoTest Optic/Therm

Some regions may not have a need to test optic or thermistor type

systems as none are found in that region. Example, trailers in

California do not have Thermistor sockets so there is no need to

perform the Thermistor test. In this case the Optic test would be

enabled.

This screen will enable or disable the Optic or Thermistor tests

when performing an automatic test of the trailer overfill system.

This configuration is only for the automatic testing mode. All four

tests are available in the manual test selection.

Press the “GO” button to choose between “Enable BOTH”,

“Enable OPTIC” or “Enable THERM” Press the “TEST

SELECT” button to move to the next screen.

Auto Test Ground Bolt- OPTIONAL

Press the “GO” button to ENABLE or DISABLE the ground bolt

test during the automatic testing. PRESS “TEST SELECT” button

to move to the next screen.

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Auto Test Ground Continuity System- OPTIONAL

1. Press GO to select either Ground Bolt or Continuity. Once

the selection has been made, press TEST SELECT to move

to the next screen. See step 2 for Continuity or step 3 for

Ground Bolt.

2. Continuity

If you selected Continuity, the screen below will be shown,

press GO to Enable or Disable the Auto Test function.

Press TEST SELECT to move to the Automatic Test

Screen, see Performing Automatic Test Function on pg. 11.

3. Ground Bolt

If you selected Ground Bolt, the screen below will be

shown, press GO to Enable or Disable the Auto Test

function. Press TEST SELECT to move to the Automatic

Test screen, see Performing Automatic Test Function on

pg.11.

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Step 3) Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the FT555 Automatic

Truck Tester. When “Press Key” screen appears press “TEST

SELECT” button three times so the “Thermistor Test” screen

appears.

Step 4) Press the “GO” button to start the test. When the test is

complete the screen will display the PASS / FAIL status and a

wet/dry status for each of the compartments enabled during the

setup. A square under the number indicates a dry sensor or a dash

under the number indicates a wet or missing sensor. If connected to

an Onboard Monitor dashed lines will show and no black bars.

Step 5) Press the “TEST SELECT” button to move on to a new

test, press “GO” to restart the test, or press the “ON/OFF” button

to turn the tester off.

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