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

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Overview

The TSP-EIS is a Standard sensor and the TSP-DIS is

an intelligent BriteSensor.® These sensors are used to

detect the presence of liquids in the normally dry interstitial

(annular) areas of double-wall fuel storage tanks (a Class

1, Division 1, Group D Hazardous Area). Both types of

sensors use electro-optical technology (LED & Prism) for

liquid-detection.

Conductivity Sensors

1.10

(27.94

mm)

0.62

(15.75

mm)

0.63 (15.75 mm)

2.69

(68.33 mm)

3.22

(81.79 mm)

0.63 (15.75 mm) HEX

TSP-EIS

TSP-DIS

Discriminating

Interstitial

Sensor (Britesensor

®

)

Electro-optic

Interstitial

Sensor (Standard Sensor)

Figure 1: TSP-DIS and TSP-EIS Dimensions

The TSP-EIS communicates its identification code and

current detection status to the ATG console (water present

or normal – no liquids detected). An open-circuit is

recognized as an alarm-condition at the intrinsically safe

(I.S) leak detection circuits of the FFS (Franklin Fueling

Systems) ATG (Automatic Tank Gauge).
The TSP-DIS sensor is enhanced with conductivity

sensors and a small microprocessor which allows it to

discriminate between water and product. The TSP-DIS

also communicates its identification code and current

detection status to the ATG console (water present,

product present, or normal – no liquids detected).
Both sensors are supplied with no-strip electrical wire

connectors, 25 feet of cable, a Model ID tag, and a cord-

grip fitting for connection to a weatherproof electrical

junction box (see diagrams).

Testing the Sensors

Dip the tip of the sensor in a clean cup of water – a

standard sensor alarm is generated for a TSP-EIS sensor

and a water alarm is generated for the TSP-DIS sensor.

When dipped in isopropyl alcohol, the TSP-DIS sensor will

produce a product alarm.
Test sensors on a yearly basis, or more frequently — per

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.

1/2 or 3/4 inch NPT (National Pipe Thread, tapered),

Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) or nonmetallic (PVC) conduit

if allowed by local codes.

EYS Seal fittings and Epoxy to fill the fitting after

operational testing is completed.

Weatherproof junction box, gasket, and cover, plus a

3/4 to 1/2 inch NPT reducing bushing if 1/2 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, 0.131 O.D. – 1,500 feet

(457 meters) maximum length. Alpha cable #58113

(INCON P / N 600-0063) must be used when using

nonmetallic (PVC) conduit.

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

connectors (connectors included with the sensor).

Thread UL approved sealant or pipe dope as required

for installation in UST interstitial areas (Figure 2).

Double Wall

Fiberglass

Tank

Manhole

Cover For

14 Inch (35.56 Cm)

Min. Dia. Manhole

1/2 or 3/4 Inch Conduit

2 Inch (50.8 Mm) Riser Pipe

TSP-DIS

or

TSP-EIS

Sensor

Eys Seal

Fitting

Interstitial Area (Dry)

TSP-K12 Riser Cap

(With Cord Grip -

Compression Fitting)

Clean Fill Material

(Gravel Typical)

Concrete Slab

Per NFPA 30

Weatherproof

Junction Box

Compression

Fitting

(Cord Grip)

Annular Space

Interstitial Sensor

(TSP-EIS or TSP-DIS)

Pull Wire

Doublewall

Fiberglass Tank

Sensor Cable

Pull Wire

Riser Pipe

Figure 2: Installation in Double-Walled Fiberglass Tanks

* TSP-KI2 Riser Cap for 2-inch riser pipes, includes a

pre-installed 1/2 inch NPT compression gland (cord grip)

fitting. Other riser caps are available for different riser

pipe sizes – consult your factory rep.

* Riser pipe – 2 inch diameter (OD), threaded at one

end (NPT-14) with all rough edges removed / deburred

from the inner edges.

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