Morrison Bros. co. 1218C Manual

1218C
Electronic Tank Gauge
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions
1218C-0142 PP

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The Morrison Bros. Co. 1218C Electronic Tank Gauge series monitors and displays the liquid level and/or
volume of product stored in 1 to 4 aboveground storage tanks. The 1218C provides two “outputs” which are of
Form A (SPST, Normally Open) contacts.
Failure to follow any or all of the warnings and instructions in this document could result in a hazardous
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injury or death.
Le fait de ne pas se conformer à l’un ou l’autre des avertissements ou à l’une ou l’autre des directives
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pourraient engendrer des dommages matériels, des risques de contamination environnementale,
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Contents
......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation and Testing........................................................................................................................................ 5
Mounting ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Warning Tag Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Quick Reference Guide Installation.................................................................................................................... 6
Steps to Wire the 1218C Electronic Tank Gauge............................................................................................... 7
Sensors: Intrinsically Safe Inputs............................................................................................................. 7
Preparation................................................................................................................................. 7
Wiring ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Completion ................................................................................................................................ 8
Console Power: Mains Connection.......................................................................................................... 9
Preparation................................................................................................................................. 9
Wiring ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Completion .............................................................................................................................. 10
Outputs: Controlled Devices.................................................................................................................. 10
Preparation............................................................................................................................... 10
Wiring ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Completion .............................................................................................................................. 11
Ethernet: Data Connection..................................................................................................................... 11
Preparation............................................................................................................................... 11
Wiring ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Completion .............................................................................................................................. 12
The Other End of the Ethernet Cable ...................................................................................... 12
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Conguring the DIP Switch: SW5......................................................................................................... 12
Understanding What the Buttons Do: Basics of Keypresses ................................................................. 13
“Silence/Test” Button .............................................................................................................. 13
Up/Down Buttons .................................................................................................................... 13
Conguring Your 1218C Using The Web Portal.................................................................................... 14
Entering the Menu System....................................................................................................... 15
Navigating the Conguration/System Menu ........................................................................... 17
Name Guidance ....................................................................................................................... 24
Testing .................................................................................................................................................... 25
Conguration Conrmation..................................................................................................... 25
Save and Restore Conguration .............................................................................................. 25
Liquid Levels........................................................................................................................... 26
Sensor Inputs ........................................................................................................................... 26
1218C Electronic Tank Gauge
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions

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Operation............................................................................................................................................................. 27
General...................................................................................................................................................27
Sleep / Heartbeat / Wakeup......................................................................................................27
Navigating the Display Data: What Am I Looking At? .........................................................................28
Normal, All is Well with the World, Home Screen..................................................................28
Filling and the Home Screen ...................................................................................................29
Alarms....................................................................................................................................................30
Kinds of Alarms.......................................................................................................................30
Determining Exactly What Caused the Alarm.........................................................................31
Acknowledging / Silencing an Alarm......................................................................................31
Navigating the Quick Menu...................................................................................................................31
Entering and Navigating the Quick Menu...............................................................................31
Quick Menu Options................................................................................................................32
Event Logs .............................................................................................................................................33
Viewing Event Logs ................................................................................................................33
Downloading Event Logs ........................................................................................................33
Clearing Event Logs ................................................................................................................35
Navigating the Status Website Page.......................................................................................................35
Status Page...............................................................................................................................35
Info Page..................................................................................................................................37
Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................ 37
Periodic Maintenance.............................................................................................................................37
Testing – MONTHLY..............................................................................................................37
Cleaning – ANNUALLY or as needed ....................................................................................38
Inspection - ANNUALLY........................................................................................................38
Battery Replacement – EVERY FIVE YEARS ..................................................................................... 38
Fuse Replacement .................................................................................................................................. 41
Firmware Changes ................................................................................................................................. 43
Firmware Upgrades .................................................................................................................43
Reverting Firmware.................................................................................................................45
Factory Reset.......................................................................................................................................... 46
 Conguration Menu Tree.............................................................................................................. 48
 Quick Menu Tree .......................................................................................................................... 50
 The Anatomy of an Event Log File .............................................................................................. 51
 Conguration Worksheets............................................................................................................. 52
Channel Conguration Worksheet .........................................................................................................53
System Level Settings............................................................................................................................54
 1218C Control Drawing................................................................................................................ 56
 The 1218C as a Remote Console .................................................................................................. 58
Installation.............................................................................................................................................. 58
Wiring .......................................................................................................................................58
Conguration ............................................................................................................................59
Completion ...............................................................................................................................60
What It Does .......................................................................................................................................... 60
What It Doesn’t Do................................................................................................................................ 60
How To Upgrade The Firmware When Needed..................................................................................... 60
 Congure Computer for Direct Connection to the 1218C ........................................................... 62
 Installing Security Certicates on the Computer ......................................................................... 63
 Conguring Microsoft Internet Explorer/Edge.............................................................................. 65
 Modbus Registers .......................................................................................................................... 66
 FuelCloud Activation ................................................................................................................... 70

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Specications
The 1218C Electronic Tank Gauge is intended to be located in an Ordinary Location. Its inputs are intrinsically
safe for use with Class I, Division 1 Group D. T4 Hazardous location with all Morrison Bros. Co. 1218 Sensors.
 This is an intrinsically safe device and must be wired in accordance with National Electrical Code
Article 500. This device and its wiring may not share any junction box, conduit, or raceway with any other type
circuit or wiring. Do not perform live maintenance. Do not substitute components with anything other than
Morrison Bros. Co. components. Care must be taken to avoid an ignition hazard from impact or friction with
the enclosure.
 Cet appareil intrinsèquement sécuritaire doit être branché conformément à l’article
500 du code électrique national. Il se peut que ce dispositif et son câblage ne partagent pas de boîte de
connexion, de conduit ou de canalisation avec un autre type de circuit ou de câblage. Ne menez pas de travaux
de maintenance sous tension. Ne remplacez les composantes que par des composantes de Morrison Bros. Co.
Assurez-vous d’éviter le risque d’inammation pouvant découler d’un impact ou de friction avec l’enceinte.
Entity Parameters for Channel Inputs (Terminals J5, J6, J7 and J8)
Output Contact Rating
Voltage Maximum: 240 VAC
Current Maximum: 3 Amps resistive load
Output Protection Fuse Rating: 5 Amp FA 5x20mm
Console Input Power
Nominal Input Voltage: 100 - 240VAC, Line-to-Neutral
Maximum Current Draw: 200 mA
Maximum Power Consumption: 24 W
Line Frequency: 50/60Hz
Power Supply Protection Fuse Rating: 250 mA FA 5x20mm
Operating Temperature
-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C) to 100% humidity
Enclosure Rating
NEMA 4X
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Maximum wiring distance between 1218C Console and the 1218 Sensor is 1000 ft.
VOC = 6.51 VDC ISC = 1.08 A Ca = 1000 μF La = 245 μH PO= 1.13 W

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Installation and Testing
WARNINGS
 Death or serious injury could result from spilled liquids.
• You must be trained to install or maintain this Electronic Tank Gauge. Stop now if you have not been trained.
• Any modication of this unit beyond what is outlined in this instruction will void product warranty.
• For your safety, it is important to follow local, state, federal and/or OSHA rules that apply to working
inside, above, or around the storage tank and piping area. Use all personal protective equipment required for
working in the specic environment.
• This device is intended to be used as an auxiliary warning to the operator of an abnormal condition of
the system, such as a possible overll situation and should not be the only system in place to prevent an
unwanted condition, such as preventing a tank from overlling. It is the sole responsibility of the operator to
continuously prevent any spillage regardless of the situation.
• Tanks could be under pressure. Vapors could be expelled from tank vents, piping, valves or ttings while
performing maintenance. Vapors could catch re or cause an explosion. Avoid sparks, open ame, or hot
tools when working on tank system.
• Use a dampened cloth when cleaning the alarm enclosure to prevent static buildup and discharge.
• In the event of malfunction, contact Morrison Bros. Co. Customer Service.
AVERTISSEMENTS
 Un déversement de liquide pourrait entraîner des blessures graves ou la mort.
• Vous devez avoir reçu une formation pour installer cette jauge de réservoir électronique ou en assurer la
maintenance. Arrêtez-vous immédiatement si vous n’avez reçu aucune formation à cet eet.
• Toutes les modications apportées à cette unité autres que celles indiquées dans ces directives engendreront
l’annulation de la garantie du produit.
• Pour assurer votre sécurité, il est important de vous conformer à la réglementation locale, d’État, fédérale
ou OSHA régissant les travaux à l’intérieur, au-dessus ou autour du réservoir de stockage et de la zone de
canalisation. Utilisez tout l’équipement de protection individuelle exigé pour travailler dans l’environnement
spécique.
• Cet appareil est destiné à être utilisé comme mécanisme avertissant l’opérateur d’un état anormal du système
tel une situation de remplissage excessif et ne devrait pas être le seul système en place pour empêcher un état
indésirable, par exemple, un réservoir qui se remplit trop. L’opérateur a l’entière responsabilité de s’assurer
continuellement de prévenir tout déversement, quelle que soit la situation.
• Les réservoirs pourraient être sous pression. Des vapeurs pourraient être expulsées des conduits d’aération,
des canalisations, des soupapes ou des raccords du réservoir durant la maintenance. Les vapeurs pourraient
s’enammer ou engendrer une explosion. Évitez les étincelles, les ammes nues ou les outils chauds lors de
travaux menés dans le système du réservoir.
• Utilisez un linge humide pour nettoyer l’enceinte de l’alarme an de prévenir l’accumulation d’électricité
statique et les décharges.
• En cas de défaillance, communiquez avec le service à la clientèle de Morrison Bros. Co.
Class 1 Locations of NFPA 70, this apparatus and its connected wiring are
intrinsically safe. Under normal conditions this apparatus and its wiring cannot release sucient energy to ignite
a specic ignitable atmospheric mixture by opening, shorting, or grounding.

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Interconnect wiring between the sensor(s) and the Electronic Tank Gauge unit must be kept totally isolated and
separate from any other wiring. This wiring must not share any junction box, conduit, raceway, or xtures with
circuits other than those dened by NEC as being intrinsically safe for all Class 1 locations.
These inputs are ground referenced and only require “basic insulation.”

Le câblage d’interconnexion entre la jauge et l’unité d’alarme doit être complètement isolé et distinct du reste
du câblage. Le câblage ne doit partager aucune boîte de connexion, aucun conduit, aucune canalisation, ni
aucun accessoire avec des circuits autres que ceux dénis par NEC comme étant intrinsèquement sécuritaires
pour tous les emplacements de classe 1.
Ces entrées sont référencés à la masse et nécessitent seulement “isolation de base.”

The Electronic Tank Gauge enclosure is only approved for operation outside of all hazardous locations as
dened by the National Electrical Code or NFPA 70.
Mounting
To maintain the enclosure’s NEMA 4X rating
• Three openings have been provided in the bottom of the NEMA 4X enclosure for connection and wiring.
Only use Thomas & Betts Cat. No. H050GR-TB or H050-TB or equivalent hubs in the two openings
for ½” conduit and Thomas & Betts Cat. No. H075GR-TB or H075-TB or equivalent hubs in the one
opening for ¾” conduit.
• Mounting tabs have been provided with the product to mount the enclosure; do not make additional holes
in this enclosure.
• Ensure that both cover latches are latched at all times.
• Secure one of the two latches with the supplied padlock or equivalent.
Failure to follow these instructions voids any assurance that the enclosure is NEMA 4X.
Warning Tag Installation
The included Warning Tag must be placed near the ll point for each tank being measured. The Warning Tag
may be attached with the provided cable tie. If additional Warning Tags are required, contact Morrison Bros.
Co.
Quick Reference Guide Installation
The included Quick Reference Guide must be attached to the lanyard installed on the bottom, left corner of the
1218C console. It is the owner’s responsibility to properly train ALL operators of the 1218 Electronic Tank
Gauge system. The Quick Reference Guide SHALL NOT take the place of proper training.
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Steps to Wire the 1218C Electronic Tank Gauge
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There are four 1218 Sensor inputs in the 1218C. Channel 1 (J5) is the input
located closest to the ¾” conduit entrance of the enclosure.
Preparation
1. Open the front cover of the Electronic Tank Gauge by releasing the two
cover latches and swinging the cover open.
2. Remove and retain the two screws with their at washers holding the
cover to Intrinsically Safe Section in place.
3. Remove and retain the cover.
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operation and safety of this device.
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safety of this device.
Figure 1 Overview of the inside of the 1218C
Figure 2 Channel Input Connectors

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Wiring
1. Install the Belden #7933A cable from the Channel Input Connector to be wired up through the conduit to the
1218 Sensor conduit junction box.
2. Connect the wiring to the Sensor rst. Trim excess cable and then strip 2 to 3 inches of sheathing to expose
the shield. Cut away the exposed foil shield, as well as the bare drain/shield wire. Use electrical tape or heat
shrink tubing to insulate the exposed end of the drain/shield wire.
3. Use 4 of the provided splice connectors (part number: 1018G-3136 2C) to connect each wire color pair
connector (see Table 1 for color code guidance). The wires must remain insulated to work properly. Do NOT
strip ends.
4. Insert the corresponding wire color pair all the way into the connector. Use pliers to squeeze the button to the
body on the connector. This will pierce the insulation and make the electrical connection. There is a jelly that
may squeeze out through the connector. This is to prevent corrosion of the connection, and will not harden.
5. After all 4 of the wire pairs are connected, fold the splices and wires into the junction box and replace the
junction box cover.
6. Return to the 1218C Electronic Tank Gauge Console. Trim excess cable 2 inches past the Channel Connector
and then strip the sheathing to expose the shield. Cut away the exposed foil shield, but do not cut the bare
drain/shield wire.
7. Strip 3/16 of an inch of insulation o each wire and twist the bare shield wire and the White/Orange wire
together.
8. Connect the wire colors to the indicated pin of the Channel Input connector (see Table 1 for color code
guidance). The connector may be removed for ease of installation.
9. If removed, reinstall the connector.
10. Secure the cable to the cable tie mount adjacent to the channel connector on the inside enclosure wall using
the supplied wire tie.
11. Repeat this process for each remaining Channels/Sensors.
Completion
1. Replace the cover previously removed and secure with the screws and at
washers; do not tighten the screws.
2. Slide the cover to the right snugly up against the enclosure wall as shown in
Figure 4.
3. Snug the screws in place.
Sensor
Wires (P4)
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Wire Colors
1218C Connectors
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V-Red Orange/White 1
C-Red Green/White 2
C- Black White/Green 3
V-Black White/Orange 4 with Drain wire
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Channel Input Connector
Figure 4 Adjust the position
of the cover

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Preparation
1. If not already done, open the front cover of the Electronic Tank Gauge by releasing the two cover latches and
swinging the cover open.
2. Remove and retain the two screws holding the cover for the Facilities Section in place,
3. Remove and retain the cover.
Wiring
1. Either of the left two entry (intended for a ½ inch conduit
connection) openings are intended to be used for the power
entry. Bring the ground wire into the enclosure and connect
it to the safety ground post.
1.1. Strip the end of the wire approximately ¼ inch
(5mm).
1.2. Install an appropriately sized ring tongue terminal
on the end of the safety ground wire.
1.3. Remove and retain the top nut and the rst at
washer from the safety ground stud.
1.4. Place the safety ground ring tongue terminal onto
the safety ground stud.
2. Create a ground jumper to connect the safety ground to the board’s power input ground.
2.1. Prepare a 3 inch piece of stranded, 14 AWG wire, green or green with yellow in color.
2.2. Strip both ends approximately ¼ inch (5mm).
2.3. Install a ring tongue terminal on one end.
3. Install this jumper between the safety ground stud and the right-most terminal (pin 3) of the board’s power
input connector (J1, see Figure 5).
3.1. Place the ring tongue terminal onto the safety ground stud.
3.2. Reinstall the at washer previously removed from the safety ground stud.
3.3. Reinstall the nut previously removed from the safety ground stud.
3.4. Position the ring tongue terminals and snug the nut down to secure.
3.5. Insert the stripped end of the jumper into the right most terminal (pin 3) of the input power
terminal block/connector (J1).
3.6. Snug the terminal screw down to secure the wire in place. Verify that it is secure by gently tugging
on the wire. The wire should remain in the terminal block.
4. Connect the mains neutral wire to the center terminal (pin 2) of the board’s power input connector.
4.1. Strip approximately ¼ inch of the insulation from the end of the wire.
4.2. Insert the stripped end of the wire fully into the center terminal (pin 2) of the board’s power input
connector (J1).
4.3. Snug the terminal screw down to secure the wire in place. Verify that it is secure by gently tugging
on the wire. The wire should remain in the terminal block.
5. Connect the mains line/hot wire to the left-most terminal (pin 1) of the board’s power input connector.
5.1. Strip approximately ¼ inch of the insulation from the end of the wire.
5.2. Insert the stripped end of the wire fully into the left most terminal (pin 1) of the board’s power
input connector (J1).
5.3. Snug the terminal screw down to secure the wire in place. Verify that it is secure by gently tugging
on the wire. The wire should remain in the terminal block.
6. Verify that the wires are properly connected and secure in the terminal block. Properly stripped, inserted and
secured wires should look like Figure 6 with no stray wires protruding from any terminal.
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Completion
1. If you are going to be wiring Outputs, proceed to "Wiring" section (below) to
wire the outputs.
2. Place the cover back in place from where it was removed in "Preparation"
section above.
3. Secure the cover in place with the screws that were retained.
4. Snug the screws in place.
5. Close the front cover of the Electronic Tank Gauge and secure in place by
latching the two cover latches.
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Preparation
1. If not already done, open the front cover of the Electronic
Tank Gauge by releasing the two cover latches and
swinging the cover open.
2. Remove and retain the two screws holding the cover for the
Facilities Section in place,
3. Remove and retain the cover.
Wiring
 The 1218C “outputs” do not provide any
power of themselves; these are dry-contact switches
only. Supplied power runs through them to control your
devices.
Power for the 1218C must be on its own,
dedicated breaker. Do not tie the Power for the Output(s)
to the 1218C’s facilities power.
While the 1218C Output pluggable terminal
blocks are rated to take wires 32 AWG - 12 AWG
(0.2mm2- 2.5mm2), we recommend using 22AWG to
14AWG when wiring Outputs.
1. Bring the “LINE/HOT” power for the device to be controlled into the 1218C enclosure. Either of the left two
entry points are intended for this purpose.
2. Strip about ¼ inch of insulation from the wire.
3. Insert it fully into the pluggable terminal block. If stripped and inserted properly, the insulation should be
butted up against the body of the terminal block and look like Figure 8, with no stray wires protruding from
any terminal.
4. Snug the terminal block screw down onto the wire.
5. Verify that the wire is adequately captured by gently tugging on the wire. If properly
held in place, the wire will not pull out of the terminal block.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for the “SWITCHED POWER” that goes to the device to be
controlled.
7. Verify that both wires are secure and properly inserted into the terminal block. They
should look something like what is illustrated in Figure 8 with no wires protruding from
the terminals.
8. If more than one Output is going to be used, then repeat steps 1 through 7 for the second
Output.
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Power Connector
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Figure 8 Complete
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Completion
1. If you are going to be connecting the console to a Network, proceed to "Wiring" section below to make this
connection.
2. Place the cover back in place from where it was removed above.
3. Secure the cover in place with the screws that were retained.
4. Snug the screws in place.
5. Close the front cover of the Electronic Tank Gauge and secure in place by latching the two cover latches.
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Preparation
1. If not already done, open the front cover of the Electronic Tank Gauge by releasing the two cover latches and
swinging the cover open.
2. Remove and retain the two screws holding the
cover for the Facilities Section in place,
3. Remove and retain the cover.
 Ethernet cables with integral strain
reliefs will not t in the 1218C. Use only CAT5
or better Ethernet cables without strain reliefs.
We recommend that the Ethernet cable NOT be routed in the same conduit as any
1218C Output wiring.
Furthermore, the Ethernet cable should not be routed in the same conduit with any power wiring.
It would be acceptable for the Ethernet cable to egress the Console Enclosure through the same entry point
to a junction box that is less than 2 feet away and then routed separately from there.
Wiring
1. Route the Ethernet cable to the 1218C Electronic Tank Gauge from your network router, switch or hub.
2. The left two entry points may be used to provide access to the enclosure for the Ethernet cable. Ensure
that there is about 10 inches of cable extending into the 1218C enclosure.
3. Route the cable to the left side of the stando near the enclosure wall and up to the Ethernet connector
(J3) on the Control Board (see Figure 9).
4. Plug the cable into J3, tab side up.
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1. Lift the Ethernet Cable up to the level of the top of the stando while replacing the
cover previously removed. Make sure the cable enters the cover at the corner protected
by the plastic shield.
2. Secure the cover in place with the screws previously removed and retained.
3. Snug the screws in place.
4. Close the front cover of the Electronic Tank Gauge and secure in place by latching
the two cover latches.
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For the 1218C to operate properly on your Network, it may have to be recongured to be
compatible to your Network. This can be done either through the Setup menu or through the Website
interface (see the “NETWORK SETTINGS: connecting to the outside world” section on page 21).
You may simply plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into your Network router or switch. Morrison Bros.
Co. also has various solutions available for interconnectivity with the 1218C.
Steps to Congure the 1218C
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A Primary Console is the console that has all of the 1218 Sensors and, if utilized,
any outputs connected to it. It is the console that is actually doing all of the work
associated with your application. This includes any Network connection.
A Secondary or Remote Console serves only as a point of control and monitoring status, levels and the like. All
of its inputs and outputs are disabled. See Appendix F for more information.
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  
Outdoor Ethernet Switch 1218C-0171 AS 5-Port (outdoor rated)
1218C-0172 AS 8-Port (outdoor rated)
Wireless Access Point 1218C-0154 2A 2 Wired Ports, 600ft. wireless range,
outdoor rated
Wireless Client 1218C-0163 2C 1 Wired Port, 2000ft wireless range to
Wireless Access Point, outdoor rated
Long Range Wireless Base
Station Kit 1218C-0164 AK 2+ mile wireless range to Wireless Cli- ent, outdoor rated
Cellular Gateway 1218C-0169 AG 1 Wired Port, 4G LTE, outdoor rated
Switch ON OFF
Top (1) This is a Remote
Secondary Console
This is a Primary
Console
Top Middle (2) Reserved
Bottom Middle (3) Reserved
Bottom (4) This is a 4 Channel This is a 2 Channel
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The front panel “Silence/Test” button (Figure 12) is used in various ways depending on the context of its use.
In this document a Single Tap is dened as a quick press and release of the button. A  is performing
this same operation twice in a row fairly quickly.
In Normal Operation, it is used for the following operations:
• “Wake Up” (a Single Tap when the Display is “asleep” or “dozing”)
• “Acknowledge/Silence Alarm” (a Single Tap while the Display is awake and the 1218C is in alarm
mode will Acknowledge and silence an active alarm)
• “Test” (press and hold to test the Indicator Light and
Buzzer)
• “Access Quick Menu” (Double Tap)
°“Move Forward One Entry in Quick Menu” (Single Tap)
°“Select Quick Menu Option” (Double Tap)
°“Exit Quick Menu” (press and hold)
In the Console’s System Menu, it is used for the following operations:
• “Select” (Single Tap)
• “Forward” (Single Tap)
• “Back” (Double Tap)
• “Enter Value” (press and hold)
• “Exit” (press and hold)
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The Up and Down buttons are located on the left hand side of the main control board on the back of the front
panel
(Figure 13). When conguring the 1218C it is most convenient to position the index nger of the right hand on
the UP button and the middle nger of the right hand on the DOWN button while operating the Silence/Test
button with a nger of the left hand.
These have the following use depending on context:
• Move to the previous menu item (UP) / Move to the next
menu item (DOWN)
Moving UP when already positioned at the top
of the menu list will wrap around to the end of the
menu list. Moving DOWN when you are at the end of
the menu list will wrap you around to the top of the
menu list.
• Increase (UP) a Value / Decrease (DOWN) a Value
Increasing a value when it is already a nine (9) will wrap around to zero (0). Decreasing a value
when it is already a zero (0) will wrap around to nine (9).
• Abort Entering a Value (UP and DOWN simultaneously)
• Delete to End of Line from Cursor (Press and hold UP, DOWN and Silence/Test simultaneously);
deletes all of the characters to the right of the cursor.
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It is recommended to use the web portal to congure the 1218C. The web portal makes it quick and easy to
congure the 1218C and also provides access to conguration options not available otherwise (e.g. Email
notications, FuelCloud settings, and External I/O Expansion Module). To access the web portal you will need a
computer or laptop connected to the 1218C either directly using an Ethernet cable or through a network (LAN).
Network Connection.
If the 1218C is connected to a network it is recommended to leave DHCP enabled (default) and allow the
1218C to acquire all of its network settings from the DHCP server on the network. With DHCP enabled,
you will need give the console a unique local host name (e.g. ‘morbros1218c_1’), found in the Network
Settings section of the System Menu, to ensure all 1218C consoles on the network have dierent host
names. See ‘Conguring your 1218C using the System Menu’ on page 15 for instructions on accessing the
System Menu.
If for some reason you cannot use DHCP, you will need to disable DHCP from the console’s system menu.
You will also need to acquire a unique IP address from you network administrator along with the other
network settings (subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS servers) and congure the 1218C with these
settings before you can connect to the web portal. See ‘Conguring your 1218C using the System Menu’ on
page 15 for details on conguring these settings.
Direct Connection.
To connect the 1218C directly to a computer, you will need to disable DHCP status. The 1218C will then
be congured with a default IP address (192.168.0.100). You will then need to congure the computer with
a static IP address in the same subnet as the 1218C. See Appendix G for instructions on conguring your
computer’s network adapter settings for direct connection.
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NOTEFor the best experience it is recommended to use the Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox web
browser to access the 1218C website. See Appendix I for conguring Microsoft Internet Explorer / Edge
for use with 1218C website. No special conguration is required when using Google Chrome or Mozilla
Firefox.
Once the 1218C is congured for networked or direct connection you are ready to access the web portal. If
using DHCP you will need to access the 1218C using the host name, otherwise you will need to use the IP
address. Open a web browser on your computer and use the ‘https’ protocol along with the host name or IP
address of the 1218C.
https://morbros1218c (DHCP enabled)
https://192.168.0.100 (DHCP disabled)
Your browser will warn you that the web page is not secure as the security certicate is not trusted.
Acknowledge the security warning and proceed to the web page. See Appendix H for more details on managing
the security settings on the computer to access the 1218C.
After proceeding through the security warning you will be prompted to login to the web portal. Use the default
credentials for sign in.
Administrator Account (full-access) Guest Account (status and event log access only)
 admin  guest
 admin  guest
NOTEFor security it is highly recommended to change the default passwords. A label is provided inside
the console to document the admin password. Use the provided padlock to keep the console protected from
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Once you have entered the web portal, navigate to the ‘Conguration’ page. Proceed to congure the 1218C by
expanding each section and editing the settings. To edit an entry click on the small, yellow pencil to the right of
the entry, enter your new value in the eld. If the value you entered is acceptable, then click on the checkmark
(). If you want to abort the value change, then click on the X (×). See ‘Conguration Settings’ on page 15 for
details of all congurable options in the 1218C.
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If you do not have access to a computer you will need to congure the 1218C through the System Menu using the
buttons previously described in “Understanding What the Buttons Do: Basics of Keypresses” section on page 13.
Some preparation is required to make the setup go smoothly for you. Use the Worksheet provided in Appendix D
on page 52 to help gather the information you need to completely congure your 1218C.
Entering the System Menu
To enter the Console’s System Menu, Press and Hold the “UP” button and “Silence/Test Button” simultaneously
for more than three (3) seconds. The 1218C will remain in the System Menu for only 60 seconds when there is
no activity.
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This section provides a complete list of settings available through the web portal. Many of these settings are
also congurable through the System Menu. Refer to the “Conguration Menu Tree” in Appendix A for a list of
options available from the System Menu.
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These are basic system level conguration settings
Name of the site/location to help identify the device. (Optional: default is “SITE NAME”);
Up to 15 characters (see the “Name Guidance” section on page 24 for guidance in naming).
 Unique name to help identify the device. (Optional: default is “CONSOLE NAME”);
Up to 15 characters (see the “Name Guidance” section on page 24 for guidance in naming).
This part of the conguration sets the Units used in displaying the uid level. This is a system-
wide setting aecting the display all liquid levels.
Selecting “Feet/Inches” or “Gallons” in the Units menu selects the Imperial/English measuring system. The
dierence between selecting “Feet/Inches” or “Gallons” is in what the uid level is being reported in. In “Feet/
Inches” the level is reported in the height of the uid in the tank in feet and inches. In "Gallons" the level of the
uid is reported in volume of uid in gallons.
NOTEThe level in gallons is a calculated value based on the level in feet and inches and the dimensions
of the tank as entered in the Tank Setup portion of the conguration. This value is NOT temperature
compensated; it is the actual volume of uid at the moment at the current temperature.
Selecting “Centimeters” or “Liters” in the Units menu selects the Metric measuring system. As with the
previous selections, the dierence between the two is that of uid level height and calculated uid volume at the
current temperature.
The default is Feet and Inches.
NOTEThis setting does not aect the units used in conguring or calibrating tanks. All measurements
used for Tank conguration and calibration are in inches and tenths.
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The Minimum Tank Conguration consists of dening the physical characteristics of the tank and telling the
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In order for the 1218C to accurately reect the level of uid in a tank, it needs to know certain basic
information about each installed.
Enabled {Channel/Tank 1 default} or Disabled {Channel/Tank 2 – 4 default}. By enabling a
Channel/Tank, you allow that Channel to be monitored by the 1218C.
(optional: default is “TANK 1”, “TANK 2”, etc.): Up to 10 characters (see the “Name
Guidance” section on page 24 for guidance in naming. This is assuming each channel of the 1218C is
connected to its own Tank. If multiple Sensors exist on a single tank, then this becomes the Name of
the Sensor.
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°Round Vertical (default)
°Round Horizontal
°Rectangular
of the primary tank (see Table 2 for guidance). ALL dimensions are entered in
inches.
Level which is considered to be the maximum ll level for the tank. This is not the total
height of the tank. It is the maximum liquid level as indicated on the tank chart for the tank you are
monitoring.
ONLY applies to Round Horizontal tanks. If the tank is sloped…
▪ The Slope of the tank (rise/run)
▪ The Sensor Oset (distance of the probe from the highest end of the tank. See the illustration in
Figure 15 on page 17)
 If two or more IDENTICAL tanks are connected together (Manifold Factor > 0),
how many additional tanks are connected?
EXAMPLE: If you have two tanks that have been manifolded together, then the Manifold Factor is one (1)
because the second tank represents one additional tank.
Manifolded tanks MUST:
• Be identical is shape and size
• Be installed at the same level relative to each other
• Have the Sensor mounted on the tank which acts as the ll point for the system.
• Not exceed three (3) additional tanks (total of four (4) identical tanks connected together).
 This is used to “Calibrate” the Sensor to your tank. To set the Level Calibration
of the tank, you need to measure the level of the uid in the tank in inches and tenths of inches and
enter it here. When you enter this calibration mode, the system sets the current measured level as the
starting point; if this is the rst time you are setting this level, the level initially indicated here will be
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Level Alarms
Up to four (4) Level Alarms may be dened and enabled for each Sensor. These may be high level or low level
alarms. The alarm level is based on the percentage of the tank that is lled (based on the Top Level/Maximum
Fill Level of the tank, not its physical dimensions).
These Level Alarms must be congured to be used.
 Enabled or Disabled (default) – turns the Level Alarm on and o.
 (optional: default is “ALARM 1”, “ALARM 2”, etc.): Up to 8 characters (see the
“Name Guidance” section on page 24 for guidance in naming).
High Level or Low Level
 Percentage of Maximum Fill Level which the alarm condition will trip. Allowed values are
from 0.1 to 99.9%. The default value is 80%
Should this Level Alarm cause the 1218C’s Buzzer to sound continuously, automatically
silence after the congured Autosilence Timeout period (see "INDICATOR SETTINGS" on page 21)
or not sound at all? The default is to silence after the Autosilence Timeout period.
 An “Event” is dened as a change in state. It applies to when an alarm condition begins
and when it ends. If you want to add an event log entry when this Level Alarm has an event, you must
enable this feature here. Logging events is disabled by default.
NOTEThe Event Log must also be enabled in the Event Log Settings in order to log Level Alarm events;
the Event Log is disabled by default. compensated; it is the actual volume of uid at the moment at the
current temperature.
Shape   
Sloped Tank
Slope 
Height Diameter N/A N/A
Diameter Length N/A Rise/Run
x 100%
Distance
from
Highest
End
Height Width Depth N/A

Figure 14—Round Vertical Tank
(Vertical Cylinder)



Round Vertical (vertical cylinder)

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Sensor Inputs
Each 1218 Sensor has two inputs for Simple Apparatus devices. These inputs could be connected to any one of
a number of Morrison Bros. Co. products like the Figure 918 Series of Sensors, Figure 924 Liquid Sensor and
the 925 Multi-Sensor or Oil/Water Sensor.
Each of these inputs must be congured in the following ways:
Enabled or Disabled (default) – turns the Sensor Input Alarm on and o.
• Input Name: (optional: default is “INPUT 1” / “INPUT 2”): Up to 14 characters (see the “Name
Guidance” section on page 24 for guidance in naming).
Normally Closed or Normally Open
Should this Input Alarm cause the 1218C’s Buzzer to sound continuously, silence
automatically after the congured Autosilence Timeout period (see "INDICATOR SETTINGS" on
page 21) or not sound at all? The default is to silence automatically after the congured Autosilence
Timeout period.
An “Event” is dened as a change in state. It applies to when an alarm condition begins
and when it ends. If you want to add an event log entry when this alarm input has an event, this
feature must be enabled here. Logging these events is disabled by default.
NOTEThe Event Log must also be enabled in the Event Log Settings in order to log Input Alarm events;
the Event Log is disabled by default.
Relay Outputs
The 1218C has two Outputs. These Outputs do not supply any power for your devices. They are Dry Contact
Outputs, simply closing and opening a switch in response to system conditions and conguration according to
their conguration. 
The conguration of the Outputs involves the following parameters:
Select one or more alarm sources (level alarm, input alarm, error alarm, etc.) to
trigger the activation or deactivation of the relay output.
 Enabled or Disabled (default) – turns the Relay Output on and o.
(optional: default is “OUTPUT 1” / “OUTPUT 2”): Up to 14 characters (see the
“Name Guidance” section on page 24 for guidance in naming).
Are the Output contacts going to be Normally Open/Normally Deactivated (default) or
Normally Closed/Normally Activated. If they are congured as Normally Activated, they will Open
when power is removed. If they are congured as Normally Deactivated, they will remain Open when
power is removed. In the absence of power, the Output contacts are always Open.
Congures how and when the Output contacts return to the inactive state.
° Output contacts remain in the active state while the alarm condition is present.
° Output contacts will become inactive when the alarm is acknowledged or when
the alarm condition no longer exists.
° Output contacts will become inactive when the alarm is acknowledged, or when
the alarm condition no longer exists, or after a user dened timeout period.
Sets the timeout period of the Relay 'Auto-Timeout' mode from 1 to 10 minutes.
Output contacts will become active while the console is in 'Test' mode (press and hold
Test/Silence button). The default is Disabled.
You have the option to create an Event Log entry every time an Output changes
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
The 1218C has the ability to expand the number of inputs and outputs using the optional 1218C External Input/
Output Expansion Module (1218C-6600 AM). The 1218C-6600 AM provides an additional 6 inputs and 6 relay
outputs. These inputs and outputs are congured in the same way as the internal inputs and outputs of the 1218
console and sensor. Refer to the 1218C-6600 AM Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions for
complete details on conguring the External I/O Module.
Event Logging
The 1218C has the ability to keep a log of events. It will keep up to the last 1,000 event records in memory. When
the 1,001st event record occurs, then the oldest event record is thrown away and the new record takes its place.
By default, Event Logging is Disabled. This does not prevent you from conguring everything associated with
Event Logging. You may completely congure everything to do with Event Logging and then enable it at some
future time. Note, however, until Event Logging is enabled, no Event Logging will take place.
The following information is logged for each enabled event:
and Time of the Event
—See Table 3 on page 19 for details
This reects the actual hardware input of the console. As noted elsewhere, the
bottom most input is Channel 1. This is used in displaying the Event Log on the Console and appears
in the downloaded Event Log, but does not appear on the Website.
The assigned Tank Name. See “TANK CONFIGURATION: minimum tank setup”
on page 15 for information on setting the Tank Name. This is only visible on the Website or in the
downloaded Event Log.
Visible only on the Website or in the downloaded Event Log. This supplies
additional information on the event.

Event Type

 Console
FILL START FILL STARTED FILL START
FILL END FILL ENDED FILL END
DISCHARGE START DISCHARGE STARTED DISCHARGE START
DISCHARGE END DISCHARGE ENDED DISCHARGE END
LEVEL ALARM 1 TANK LEVEL ALARM 1 LEVEL ALARM
LEVEL ALARM 2 TANK LEVEL ALARM 2 LEVEL ALARM
LEVEL ALARM 3 TANK LEVEL ALARM 3 LEVEL ALARM
LEVEL ALARM 4 TANK LEVEL ALARM 4 LEVEL ALARM
INPUT 1 INPUT 1 CHANGED INPUT CHANGE
INPUT 2 INPUT 2 CHANGED INPUT CHANGE
LOW BATTERY SENSOR LOW VOLTAGE LOW VOLTAGE
LOW VOLTAGE SENSOR LOW BATTERY LOW BATTERY
COMMUNICATIONS ERROR SENSOR COM ERROR COM ERROR
ALARM ACKNOWLEDGED ALARM ACKNOWLEDGED ALARM ACK
PERIODIC EVENT PERIODIC EVENT PERIODIC EVENT
OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 1 CHANGED OUTPUT CHANGE
OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 2 CHANGED OUTPUT CHANGE
POWER FAIL POWER FAILURE POWER FAILURE
POWER RECOVERY POWER RECOVERY POWER RECOVERY
SOFTWARE ERROR SOFTWARE ERROR SOFTWARE ERROR
SETTING CHANGE SETTING CHANGED SETTING CHANGE
LOG CLEARED EVENT LOG CLEARED LOG CLEARED

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The following options are available for conguring the event log:
Enabled or Disabled (default) – turns Event Logging on and o.
Logs the time and date that the power failed and when the power is
restored.
This is a global setting. By enabling this, ALL lls on ALL tanks will be logged. A ll
event is dened as a positive change in liquid level of 0.4 inches/1.02cm or greater in a 30 second
period.
 This is a global setting. By enabling this, ALL discharge events on ALL tanks
will be logged. A discharge event is dened as a negative change in liquid level of 0.6 inches/1.52cm
or greater in a 30 second period.
 In the case where there is an active alarm, an Alarm Acknowledge
Event is logged when a user presses the Silence/Test button to acknowledge the alarm.
 A Periodic Event is a “snapshot in time” of the current levels of all Tanks, the state
of every enabled Alarm (Level and Input) and the state of every enabled Output. You may congure
the
° Days of the Week the snapshot is taken
▪ Work Weekdays only (Monday through Friday)
▪ Every Day (Sunday through Saturday)
° Time of Day
Clock Settings
The Console needs to know what the date and time is in order to accurately log events. Furthermore, the date
and time is displayed on the Console’s display. If you want to be sure that these are accurate, then you need
to take the time to set the Date and Time here. Over time the clock in the 1218C may drift due to temperature
variations. To maintain accurate time you should check and update the clock every 6 months.

By default the Display will dim after 4½ minutes of inactivity and darken 30 seconds
later. You can set the amount of time before the Display darkens from 1 to 30 minutes or disable this
feature altogether.
° Enable or Disable this feature. If disabled, the Display will neither dim nor darken.
Enabled by default
° Set the amount of time from 1 to 30 minutes before the Display darkens. The Display
will always dim 30 seconds before it darkens.
By default the 1218C is aware of the amount of ambient light there is around itself and
adjusts its Backlight brightness accordingly. If you would rather have the display Backlight the same
intensity all the time, you can set that brightness here. You congure this through the Backlight Status
setting.
° Selecting this enables the aforementioned Automatic mode.
°  Selecting this disables the Automatic mode and allows you to set the Backlight
brightness manually. This may be set from 1% (Backlight as dim as possible without being o
entirely) to 100% (Backlight as bright as it will go). As you adjust this value, the display Backlight
will assume the brightness level you are selecting so you can see what it will look like.
IMPORTANTDisabling the Display Sleep will reduce the life of the display. It is recommended to use
the default Display Settings (Display Sleep – enabled, Backlight – auto) to achieve the maximum life of the
product.