Franklin Fueling Systems Tank Sentinel (TS-1001, 2001, 504, 508 & 750) Operators Guide Rev. C - Manual (Page 93)

Glossary Page G - 1 G
G Glossary
ABORT Stop or cancel a leak test before it has finished.
ACK An abbreviation for Acknowledge alarm. The ACK keypad key will silence alarms and is
used to acknowledge (become aware of) the existence and type of alarm when it is viewed /
displayed so that corrective action can be taken.
ALARM(s) May occur in response to an abnormal condition (an external input signal, a detected
leak, a leak test failure, or when a set limit is reached). Alarms and warnings visually flash
the red alarm light or yellow warning light at the Tank Sentinel console. Alarm horn[s] / other
output devices can also be programmed to activate in response to alarms.
AST An abbreviation for Above ground Storage Tank.
ATG An abbreviation for Automatic Tank Gauge (product level monitor & Leak Detection System.
AUTODIAL A term to describe the programmed action of the Tank Sentinel console in response
to an alarm, delivery, or new leak test result... it can automatically dial the phone numbers of
remote modems (or fax machines) and send this information including reports (if the optional
Fax/Modem is present).
BriteSensor™ A special leak detection sensor that sends data to the Tank Sentinel console
about its identity, operating status, and the status of any alarm that it can detect.
C An abbreviation for the international Celsius temperature scale.
CANCEL A keypad key that is used to back out / exit out of a menu or display, or to cancel a
selection.
CAPACITY 95 % of the maximum liquid storage volume rating for a tank.
COM (or COMM) An abbreviation for communications (send or receive).
CPM (TS-CPM) An abbreviation for Cathodic Protection Monitor.
CPU An abbreviation for a Central Processing Unit of a computer (Tank Sentinel console).
CVS An abbreviation for Compliance Via Sensors.
DIM (TS-DIM) An abbreviation for Dispenser Interface Module.
DW An abbreviation for a Double Wall storage tank.
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