TD80™ Level Gauging and Overfill Prevention System Product Manual
Page 128 TD80 Programming/ Rev. 2, August 4, 2015
Do not use a battery charger for programming or test power. Though it is acceptable for
testing trailer lights, the charger produces pulsed voltage that prevents TD80 and Finch
operation.
Ensure that the truck battery is sufficiently charged to power the programming adapter,
TD80, Finch display and accessories. A dead battery will still produce 12VDC until it is
loaded, then the voltage drops below the 8VDC minimum required for the TD80 and
Finch.
To program the TD80 in the shop on a table or workbench, use the attached cable kit
wiring, or by connecting directly to the TD80 terminals using alligator clips. See Section
6.3.5.1 for connection details.
To program the TD80 on the vehicle after installation or repair, use the truck battery
power or an AC adapter. Connect to the external Finch Display for programming. See
sections 6.3.5.2 and 6.5.3.3 for connection details.
6.3 Birdfeeder 2 Programming Steps
6.3.1 Introduction
Programming the TD80 transmitter for correct operation in the intended tank or
compartment consists of a several steps that must be done in the correct order. Testing
the programming result is recommended as a final step.
TD80 transmitters may be programmed in a shop, on a workbench top and when
necessary; after installation or repair connected to a vehicle. The order of the steps
remains the same.
6.3.2 Programming Procedure
Description
There are four basic steps to programming. The first is to gather all information regarding
the installation. The second step is to enter the information and create a programming file
using Birdfeeder 2. The third step is to program the transmitter followed by testing the
programming before installation for correct operation and alarm response.
Programming Procedure Summary
Step 1, Gather all the programming information
Step 2, Create the programming file for Birdfeeder if needed
Step 3, Program the TD80
a. Connect the programming adapter to the TD80
b. Run Birdfeeder
c. Open the programming file
d. Program the TD80
Step 4, Test the programming result
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