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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Morrison Bros. Co. ‑ Dubuque, IA ‑ 800‑553‑4840
1218C‑0142 PP rev 11‑28‑2018
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
Output Wiring