System installation, Description of ts-dim components, System evaluation - important site survey – Franklin Fueling Systems TS-DIM User Manual

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Description of TS-DIM Components

The TS-DIM collects information on all dispensed product and consolidates the data to a concise, easy-to-read format, 

facilitating the inventory reconciliation process. The TS-DIM systems are made up of the components listed below. Using 

this checklist, identify and familiarize yourself with each of the components in your shipment. For further clarification, refer 

to the block diagrams at the end of each section in the dispenser specific installation portion of this manual.
Note:  For both the mechanical and electronic installations, the technician will need a DB9M to DB9F straight cable and a 

PC to complete the installation.

Component Checklist - TS-DIM

 • TS-DIM Main Box, which includes: a communication cable to the tank monitor, power transformer and a connector for 

the dispenser communications adapter cable. 

 • Pump Communication Cable Communications Adapter Cable, which connects the TS-DIM box to the fuel dispenser or 

the POS.

 • Installation Manual

 • System  Firmware

System Installation

System Evaluation - Important Site Survey

One important step before installing the TS-DIM is to take a site 

survey listing all of the fuel dispensing equipment. A site survey 

should include:

Model numbers of all dispensers and DBoxes

Names of equipment manufacturers 

Number of dispensers

A simple drawing showing the station layout

System Installation Overview

Install the TS-DIM system in the following order:

1.   Install the controlling console and dispensers according 

to the manufacturer’s specifications. Test the dispensers 

with the console for proper operation. See the System 

Installation Requirements section that follows for further 

information.

2.   Install a tank monitoring system according to the 

manufacturer’s specifications. See the System Installation Requirements section that follows for further 

information.

3.   Mount the TS-DIM. Refer to the TS-DIM General Installation section of this manual for further information.
4.   Connect the system components to the specific dispenser box (DBox). See the Pump Specific Installation section 

for the appropriate brand of dispenser.

5.   Test the TS-DIM with the internal Diagnostics, and map out the meters (refer to the Diagnostics section for further 

information).

6.   Connect to the tank monitoring system and fully test the integrated system.

System Installation Requirements

In preparation for the TS-DIM installation, ensure that the following requirements have been met.

1.   Following the manufacturer’s installation instructions, install the dispensing equipment (dispensers and DBoxes).
2.   Test all of the dispensers in stand-alone (manual) mode.
3.   Test all of the dispensers with the same brand of console to check basic dispenser functionality and to confirm a 

working communications link between the DBox and the dispensers. On dispensers which have programmable 

identification numbers, ensure that the numbers are set correctly. If multiple dispensers contain the same I.D. 

number, communication conflicts will occur.  All dispensers and communications should function properly before 

proceeding with TS-DIM installation, but, if they don’t, please contact that equipment’s vendor  /  manufacturer.

Figure 1: TS-DIM Installation Overview

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