ColibriAutomatic Tank Gauge

CL6 SeriesInstallation Guide

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

Tel:  +1 608 838 8786 • 800 225 9787 • Fax: +1 608 838 6433 • 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.  All rights reserved.

NoticeFFS reserves the right to change this document and specifications 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.

TrademarksFFS®, 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 MaterialsVisually 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 ChargesFFS 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 WarrantyFFS will pay all freight and insurance charges for all “Under-Warranty” RMAs. 

Non-WarrantyIt 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 Systems3760 Marsh Rd.

Madison, WI 53718 USA

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

Tel: 1 608 838 8786 E-mail: sales@franklinfueling.comFax: 1 608 838 6433 techserve@franklinfueling.comTel: US & Canada 1 800 225 9787Tel: México 001 800 738 7610Tel: Europa +49 6571 105 380Tel: Asia  +86 21 6236 8900

Please visit our web site at www.franklinfueling.com

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ContentsImportant Safety Messages .......................................................................................................1

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

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

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

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

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

Wiring the Console  .....................................................................................................................5Attach the probe wiring in order as shown on the label below.. ...................................................... 5Non-Intrinsically Safe Wiring. .......................................................................................................... 6Check Electrical Resistance to Earth Ground ................................................................................. 6

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

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Important Safety MessagesFFS 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 flammable 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:

This symbol identifies 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 identifies 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.

Warning

Danger

Caution

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 fire 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 flammable 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.

Warning

Warning

Warning

Warning

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IntroductionThis manual contains installation and site preparation instructions for FFS’s Colibri console. Safety issues, troubleshooting information, warranty, service, and return policies, as defined 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. 

InstallerThis equipment should only be serviced by an FFS-certified technician.

Product DescriptionThe 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 InstallationConsole LocationInstall the console indoors in an area classified as non-hazardous. 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. 

Mounting the ConsoleRemoving the coverThe 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.   

Figure 1: Inside Cover

The Colibri console must be mounted in a location where explosive or flammable 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 sufficient 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. 

Console SpecificationsLine Voltage: 110-240  V~, 1.0 AFrequency & 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 mild detergent

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

Location: Indoors in an office or in a non-hazardous pollution degree 2 environment per IEC60664

Relay Rating 10A @ 240V~ 

LED Light Pipes

Cover Release Tabs

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Console Dimensions

Figure 2: Console Dimensions

(235 mm)9.25"

1.00"(25.4 mm)

2X 0.21"(5.33 mm)

Ground studSee note 2.2

Intrinsically safe wiringcompartment

Power / relayCompartment

Probe Interface Connections

11.92" (303 mm)

7.27"(185 mm)

Alarm Led

Warning Led

Power Led

LCD Display(Optional)

Communication Ports

Non-Intrinsically Safe Conduit Entries

2.24"(57 mm)

Cover Release TabBoth Ends

Intrinsically Safe Conduit Entries

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Standard Installation MaterialsCircuit Breaker20 Amp — providing power only for the console

Weatherproof Junction BoxesMinimum 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 fittings. 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.

ConduitRigid 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 RequirementUse 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 flooding around the connectors, which causes short-circuit damage.

Thread Sealant (UL Classified)Use a non-hardening, “stay-soft,” Teflon 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 fitting threads including the hole plugs at the weatherproof junction boxes.

Riser PipesANSI 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 float kits.

Probe Install Kits:Part # Description

TSP-K2A For 2" riser pipes, NPTTSP-K2B For 2" riser pipes with BSP threadsTSP-K4A For 4" riser pipes, NPTTSP-K4S 316 stainless steel for 4" riser pipes, NPTTSP-K4B For 4" riser pipes with BSP threads

Probe Floats•   Floats for 4 inch (101.6 mm) riser pipes, order: TSP-IGF4 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 float for chemical products

•   Density floats 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 TankThe 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.

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Wiring the Console Intrinsically Safe Wiring

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

Probe WiringThe 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 SpecificationsNumber of Channels: 6

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

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

Terms definedTerm DefinitionUo 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

Inductance (µH)

per footBelden Cable

500 (152) <100 <0.2 87760 87761*

1000 (305) <60 <0.288760 8760 8770

1500 (457) <20 <0.3 89182*

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

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Line Power WiringNon-Intrinsically Safe Wiring

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

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. 

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. 

Check Electrical Resistance to Earth GroundAfter 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.

110/240 VAC Line Power Wire Connection ListElectrical

PanelNo. Conductors, Color

(Gauge) Circuit

20 Amp Circuit Breaker

1 Black wire, 14 AWG (1.6 mm) min.

110/240 VAC Power

Neutral 1 White Wire, 14 AWG (1.6 mm) min.

Neutral

Ground Bus 1 Green wire, 14 AWG (1.6 mm) min.

Ground

Ground Bus 1 Green wire, 12 AWG (2.1 mm) min.

Safety Ground

Console Ground ConnectionAttach the ground wire to the grounding stud in the console.

Nut

Lock Washer

Earth Ground Conductor

Enclosure

Cup Washer

Flat Washer

Figure 5: Ground Stud Connection

Ground Stud

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Communication PortsThe 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 DevicesRS-232 Comm 1 DB9 Male Modem, P.O.S. or

local PC

Ethernet RJ-45 Local network or computer

USB (2) Type AExternal printer, modem or USB flash drive*

*   The USB flash drive can be used to collect data or load upgraded files

RS-232 Communication ConnectorsOne 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/Output1 DCD I ←2 RD I ←3 TD O →4 DTE O →5 Signal GND7 RTS O →8 CTS I ←

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

Printer RequirementsThe 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

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Figure 7: Relay Wiring Connection

Relay Terminal Description

11.  Normally Closed 2. Common 3. Normally  Open 

24. Common 5. Normally Closed6. Normally Open

Note:  Pay close attention to the relay connections. The position of the Normally Closed and Common terminals are swapped.

Control Drawing

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