TS-EPSInstallation Instructions

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ContentsImportant Safety Messages ..............................................................................................3

Introduction ........................................................................................................................4Scope ........................................................................................................................................4Abbreviations and Acronyms ....................................................................................................4Tools and Supplies Needed ......................................................................................................4

Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................4

Network Configurations ....................................................................................................5Frame Relay Networks .............................................................................................................5Cable/DSL Connections ............................................................................................................5

Programming .....................................................................................................................6Programming an TS-EPS using the Port Server Utility and Internet Explorer .......................... 6

SSA Settings ......................................................................................................................7

TS-EPS Diagnostics ..........................................................................................................8

Copyright ©2012 by Franklin Fueling Systems.  No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent of FFS.   All rights reserved.

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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

Warning

Warning 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.

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IntroductionThe TS-EPS (Tank Sentinel - Ethernet Port Server) and TS-EPS-N (Tank Sentinel - Ethernet Port Server - Null) provide communication to an ATG (Automatic Tank Gauge) through a LAN (Local Area Network). The TS-EPS uses a 10 Base-T network configuration and communicates with the ATG using the RS-232 protocol, which allows the user to communicate to the ATG remotely, without the need for a phone line, using INCON’s System Sentinel, System Sentinel AnyWare, or other software application. There are two versions of the TS-EPS: the TS-EPS and the TS-EPS-N. The TS-EPS is packaged with a DB-9M to DB-9F straight serial cable and configured to connect to any Franklin Fueling Systems ATG. The TS-EPS-N is packaged with a DB-9F to DB-25M null modem cable and is configured to connect to a Veeder Root TLS-350, TLS-250 or other manufacturer’s ATG.

ScopeThe scope of this document is limited to the installation and connection of the TS-EPS or TS-EPS-N.

Abbreviations and AcronymsATG - Automatic Tank Gauge

DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

FFS – Franklin Fueling Systems

IP - Internet Protocol

ISP - Internet Service Provider

LAN - Local Area Network

PC - Personal Computer

SSA - System Sentinel AnyWare

TS-EPS - Tank Sentinel - Ethernet Port Server

TS-EPS-N - Tank Sentinel - Ethernet Port Server - Null

Tools and Supplies Needed•   10 Base-T network (Cat-5) cable with RJ-45 connectors – to connect the EPS to a LAN

•   Mounting hardware•   PC with a null modem adaptor/cable or connected to a LAN

The network administrator will need to provide the following information for programming the EPS:

•   IP Address•   Subnet Mask•   Gateway and Destination IP

Hardware Installation1.  Record the IP address that will be used for this device. 

The IP address will be useful when working with a multiple IP node site.

Figure 1: TS-EPS Ethernet Connection Side

Figure 2: TS-EPS Serial Cable Connection Side

2.  Assemble the TS-EPS unit in the following order (see Figure 2):

a).  Connect the serial interface cable (provided) from the male serial connection socket on the TS-EPS to: Comm 1 on a FFS ATG, the RS-232 card on a TLS-350, or the appropriate port on another manufacturer’s ATG. Some models may need a DB-9 to DB-25 adaptor (also known as a “gender changer”).

b).  Plug one end of a RJ-45, 10 Base-T Ethernet cable into the TS-EPS LAN Port and the other end into the server or server hub.

c).  Plug the power adapter into the back of the TS-EPS and the 115 VAC plug into an electrical outlet. There is no on / off power switch. As soon as the TS-EPS is connected to the power source, the device is active. 

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  During the reboot process, the LEDs (STATUS, ETHERNET and SERIAL PORT 1) of the TS-EPS will transition from red to steady green. If the STATUS  LED is not steady green after 1 minute, refer to the Troubleshooting section at the end of this document.

d).  Install the TS-EPS on a vertical or horizontal surface using the accompanying mounting bracket and four (4) appropriate fasteners (e.g. dry wall screws).

Figure 3: TS-EPS Mountin Bracket

3.  Once the connections are made, the unit will turn on and become ready for use. The TS-EPS will run onboard diagnostics and the LEDs will light.

When the NDS is powered up, the LEDs will flash to indicate normal operation. The following LED colors and patterns will be displayed during normal startup, if no errors are detected.  

•  Status LED – initially this LED will be yellow, but will quickly turn green. If the status LED is solid green, then the NDS does not have a permanent IP address and is trying to obtain one from a DHCP server. If the LED is blinking green, it means the NDS has obtained an IP address and is ready to use. Red indicates a fatal error.  

•  Ethernet LED – this LED will either be off, green or blinking green/yellow. A green LED means that a good Ethernet link has been established and the unit is on the network. The LED will blink green/yellow to show network activity.  

•  Serial port LED – this LED will normally be yellow or green. Yellow indicates a port that is not in use. Green indicates a port that is in use. The green LED will blink when data is transmitted or received. It will blink 2 times per second when data is continuously transmitted or received. A red LED indicates that an error condition was detected. 

Network ConfigurationsThere are many possible network configurations that the TS-EPS can integrate with. Below are two common setups: frame relay networks and cable/DSL connections.

Frame Relay Networks

EPS Hub Router(Frame Relay) Internet

SSA Server

Figure 4 - Frame Relay NetworkWhen setting up a TS- EPS on a frame relay network, the router will have a public IP address (provided by the site). The router needs to be programmed to route the traffic it receives on port 8001 to a private IP address. The TS-EPS is programmed with that private IP address and the route on the TS-EPS is programmed as: Gateway = the IP of the router and Destination = the IP of the firewall where SSA is. The site in System Sentinel AnyWare (SSA) and/or System Sentinel will be programmed with the public IP of the router and port 8001. 

Cable/DSL Connections

EPS DSL or Cable Modem

DSL Router- or -

Cable RouterInternet

SSA Server

or

Figure 5 - Cable/DSL ConnectionsWhen setting the TS-EPS up on a cable/DSL connection, the ISP (Internet Service Provider) will provide a cable/DSL modem and a public, static IP. The TS-EPS will then be programmed with the provided public IP address and connected to the Internet via the modem. 

A router could also be added to this configuration for added security and to allow other devices to share the same public IP. If a router is installed, it will be programmed to have the public IP address and to route any traffic received on that public IP. The router will then send any data received on that public IP address for 8001 to a private IP address. 

The TS-EPS is programmed with the private IP address and the route for the TS-EPS will be: Gateway = private IP address and Destination = IP of the firewall where SSA resides. The Site in System Sentinel AnyWare (SSA) and / or System Sentinel will be programmed with the public IP of the router and port 8001.

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Getting StartedConnect the internet and then the power wire from the power adapter to the power connection socket.There is no turn on / off button. As soon as you connect TS-EPS to the power line, the device will be on. During the reboot process, the lights of the LEDs (STATUS, ETHERNET and SERIAL PORT 1) of the TS-EPS change to show green when connected. If the TS-EPS does not show the STATUS as green after 1 minute, contact FFS Technical support (800-984-6266). 

Setup Communication ParametersBy using the Port Server Utilities®, find the TS-EPS connected to internet:

Figure 6: Port Server Utility Screen: iPV4 and iPV6 ValuesAsk your internet provider to reserve an IP address to your TS-EPS. If no address is reserved for the TS-EPS, TS-EPS will obtain one that is available from the DHCP server.

By using the IP address assigned from your service provider or using the one that TS-EPS obtained, launch a browser and enter this IP address as a URL. You should see a welcome screen that  describes the unit.

Figure 7: TS-EPS System Welcome ScreenClick on Serial Settings on the side bar to bring up the following screen.

Figure 8: Serial Setting ScreenHere, you can set the communication parameters for your serial communication to the tank gauge.

Hover the mouse pointer in the window to bring up the IPv6 and IPv4 message box.

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Network Interface Settings

Network Interface settings is where the IP Address and subnet mask (netmask) are entered.

This information can be supplied by the Network Administrator or ISP (Internet Service Provider).  

IP Routing

IP Routing is where the gateway address or network routes are programmed. This is needed when connected through fire-walls or routers.

There may be several routes that need to be programmed when connecting through a complex network. 

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SSA SettingsFrom SSA, there is a page where you can program the TS-EPS for the site that has such device. The following figure shows the interface once a particular site has been selected:

Figure 9: SSA Setup

The Default Host Address is the IP address of the TS-EPS and Port will be always 8001.

Default values can be set thru SSA Router as it shown below (Configuration and also be modified in the SSA web screen under System/Configure). 

Figure 10: Set up SSA Router

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TS-EPS DiagnosticsThe TS-EPS has the capability to syslog events in the web interface provided by default from Systech®. To access such sylog and other interactive parameters from the TS-EPS, enter the IP address of the TS-EPS in the URL of a browser and you will have access to syslog and other configuration parameters of the TS-EPS:

Figure 11: TS-EPS Syslog Screen

Green colored text means information, yellow means warning and red means dangerous messages respectively.

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