Base Unit & Transmitter Installation Guide
WESROC® RMS Base Unit & Transmitter Installation Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS APPLICATION.................................................................................................................................... 3 OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................................... 3 OPERATION OF THE BASE UNIT .................................................................................................... 4 Power Up .....
WESROC® RMS Base Unit & Transmitter Installation Guide APPLICATION The WESROC® Route Management System consists of a tank transmitter, a Base Unit, and a computer database host. The database host normally resides at your distribution office. Remote hosting is an option provided by Independent Technologies, Inc. for demonstration purposes and to assist during installations. Backup host services are available as an extra charge product.
WESROC® RMS Base Unit & Transmitter Installation Guide OPERATION OF THE BASE UNIT Power Up When the Base Unit is first powered on, all of the display segments, icons, and LEDs will be illuminated. This is done to ensure all display components are working properly. After a power outage, it will return to the last display mode. Operational Overview The Base Unit has three pushbutton switches on the top: • The single button on the left-hand side is the MODE button. • The center button is the DOWN ▼ arrow.
WESROC® RMS Base Unit & Transmitter Installation Guide OPERATION OF THE BASE UNIT (continued) Tank Level Display • This mode is indicated by the illumination of the tank icons located on the left and right sides of the display. The number on the left is the tank number, and the number on the right is the tank level percentage. # % • If more than one tank is being monitored, the UP and DOWN arrow buttons may be used to scroll through the tank list.
WESROC® RMS Base Unit & Transmitter Installation Guide OPERATION OF THE BASE UNIT (continued) Digital Clock Display and Setting • This mode is indicated by the illumination of the clock colon in the center of the display window. • Abnormal Display Explanations o Both the hour and minutes are displayed as dashes. This is displayed after the Base Unit has lost power.
WESROC® RMS Base Unit & Transmitter Installation Guide OPERATION OF THE BASE UNIT (continued) Temperature Display • This mode is indicated by the illumination of an “F” or “C” in the right side of the display window. The UP/DOWN arrow buttons can be used to toggle the display between Fahrenheit (F) and Celsius (C). • Abnormal Display Explanations o A flashing 99. The temperature has risen above 99oF in Fahrenheit (F) mode, or 99oC in Celsius (C) mode. o A flashing 00.
WESROC® RMS Base Unit & Transmitter Installation Guide TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION The Transmitter has five basic operating modes. The following table defines the operating modes and programming magnet positions for each of the modes. NOTE: To maximize battery life, set the Transmitter to OFF mode when not in use. Operating Mode OFF INITIALIZATION TRANSMITTER NUMBER PARAMETER * NORMAL OFF Position X INIT Position X X X X * Must be entered from Transmitter Number mode.
WESROC® RMS Base Unit & Transmitter Installation Guide TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION (continued) Replace Gauge Dial • • • Record the current tank level on the old dial in a notebook or in the space provided in this guide. If the tank gauge is not already equipped with a sensor ready dial, replace the dial with one having a sensor interface (Rochester R3D). Tanks with older Taylor 4-bolt gauges may need a dial adapter to enable upgrading to a sensor ready dial.
WESROC® RMS Base Unit & Transmitter Installation Guide TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION (continued) Initialize Transmitter • • • • Move the programming magnet from the OFF position to the INIT position. The Transmitter will now send an Initialization packet every 15 seconds for approximately 60 minutes. The Base Unit should now be installed in a location agreed upon with the customer (see the next section of this guide for instructions).
WESROC® RMS Base Unit & Transmitter Installation Guide BASE UNIT INSTALLATION (continued) Install Base Unit • • • • • Check that there is a WORKING telephone RJ-11 jack and 110VAC outlet in the selected Base Unit location. A touchtone telephone is required to complete the installation, but is not necessary for normal operation. If a customer’s telephone is to be connected through the Base Unit, ensure that it works correctly prior to proceeding.
WESROC® RMS Base Unit & Transmitter Installation Guide BASE UNIT INSTALLATION (continued) Initialize Base Unit • • Enter the Installation Menu, as described at the beginning of the Base Unit installation section, and select “1 IN”, INITIALIZATION Mode. The Base Unit should display “1 IN” - (Option 1 = Initialization). Press the MODE button to display a column of flashing dashes.
WESROC® RMS Base Unit & Transmitter Installation Guide BASE UNIT INSTALLATION (continued) Configure Base Unit • • Enter the Installation Menu, as described at the beginning of the Base Unit installation section, and select “2 CN”, to enter CONFIGURATION Mode. “CN FG” is displayed to verify that the Base Unit is ready to be configured.
WESROC® RMS Base Unit & Transmitter Installation Guide BASE UNIT INSTALLATION (continued) Service Call • • Enter the Installation Menu, as described at the beginning of the Base Unit installation section, and select “3 SC” to activate a SERVICE CALL. NOTE 1: If no phone connection is available, the Base Unit will scroll “NO LINE” across its display several times, then return to Tank Level Display.
WESROC® RMS Base Unit & Transmitter Installation Guide EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST [ ] Base Unit Kit: Base Unit, AC Adapter, 6’ RJ-11 Cord and User’s Guide [ ] Spare RJ-11 Phone Cords (6’ & 12’) [ ] Tank Transmitter(s) [ ] Rochester Remote Ready Dial(s) (Application Specific) [ ] Taylor SR to Rochester SR Dial Adapter(s) [ ] Taylor JR to Rochester JR Dial Adapter(s) [ ] Safety Glasses [ ] Set of Basic Installation Tools [ ] Nylon Cable Ties [ ] Tube of Silicone Adhesive [ ] Touch-Tone Telephone Handset with Memory
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