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Overview, Testing the sensors, Materials required – Franklin Fueling Systems TSP-DDS User Manual

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Overview

The TSP-DDS sensor is an intelligent BriteSensor ® that

is used to monitor for the presence of liquid hydrocarbons

(product) in Dispenser Sumps. The longer TSP-DTS

sensor is also an intelligent BriteSensor ® that is used in

Turbine Sump applications. The sensors use intrinsically

safe (I.S) leak detection circuits and are approved for

use in these Class 1, Division 1, Group D Hazardous

Areas. The sensors have an upper and lower float and a

conductive polymer strip that reacts specifically with liquid

hydrocarbons (the electrical resistance increases).
Like other BriteSensors, these sensors have a

microprocessor that analyze the environmental conditions

at the sensor and transmits data to the Automatic Tank

Gauge console. The TSP-DDS and TSP-DTS sensors

detect and communicate: WATER present (lower float),

PRODUCT present (polymer strip), SUMP FULL (top

float), a NORMAL no-alarm state, plus transmits a specific

sensor ID code.

21.7 Inch

(551.2 mm)

2.5 inch (63.5 mm)

Max. dia. [ typ ]

TSP-DDS

Discriminating

Dispenser sump

Sensor

(Britesensor

®

)

Datum

8.86 inch (225 mm)

Length of detection

7.5 inch

(190.5 mm)

High level

1.0 inch

(25.4 mm)

Low level

11.8 inch

(299 mm)

2.38 inch (60.5 mm)

Dia. [ Typ ]

11.0 inch

(279.4 mm)

High level

18.76 inch (476.5 mm)

Length of detection

TSP-DTS

Discriminating

Turbine sump

Sensor

(Britesensor

®

)

Figure 1: TSP-DDS and DTS dimensions

No-strip electrical wire connectors, 25 feet of cable

attached to the sensor, a Model ID tag, and a cord-grip

fitting for connection to a weatherproof electrical junction

box are supplied with the sensors (see diagrams).

Testing the Sensors

Turn the sensor so the bottom faces up (both floats are

actuated) – the WATER and SUMP FULL alarms will

be generated. Although sensors may be washed and

recovered after exposure to liquid hydrocarbons, we

recommend not testing for product alarms because of the

long after-test recovery period involved.
Test sensors on a yearly basis, or more frequently if

required by local code.

Materials Required

Optional – TSP-DB1 epoxy seal kit for no-strip electrical

connectors – recommended for sites: within flood zones,

high groundwater tables, with poor drainage, or when

junction boxes are not used.

Optional – Model TSP-KS a unistrut-mounting-kit is

recommended for mounting the sensors (See Figures 2

and 3).

• ½ or ¾ inch NPT (National Pipe Thread, tapered), Rigid

Metal Conduit (RMC) or nonmetallic (PVC) if allowed by

local code.

EYS Seal fittings and Epoxy to fill the fitting after

operational testing is completed.

Weatherproof junction box, gasket, and cover, plus a

¾ to ½

inch NPT reducing bushing if ½ inch RMC is

used – see the ATG Installation Guide for recommended

electrical junction boxes

Wire: THHN, TFFN or THWN, 18 AWG: Red, White, &

Black, or Alpha Cable # 58113, (3.3 mm) 0.131” O.D.

1,500 feet (457 meters) max. length. Alpha cable 58113

must be used if using nonmetallic (PVC) conduit.

Slip joint pliers to seat the no-strip, self-sealing wire

connectors – connectors are supplied with the sensor

U.L. classified thread sealant or pipe dope.

Installation Sequence

1. Install sensor in sump.
2. Install conduit, EYS fittings, and weatherproof

junction box.

3. Shut off power.

ELECTRICAL DANGER Avoid electrical

shock hazards: ensure all power

going to the ATG console is turned off,

tagged, and locked-out at the power

panel before doing any maintenance or

installation work at the ATG console

4. Install the sensor cable through the supplied

compression fitting.

5. Install the compression fitting at the waterproof

junction box and tighten the cord-grip fitting.

6. Trim wire/cables at the junction box to a 6 or 8 inch

length (15 or 20 cm) or service-loop, and splice the

sensor and console wires together per Figure 4.

7. Power up console for next step.

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