TD80™ Level Gauging and Overfill Prevention System Product Manual
Rev. 2, August 4, 2015/ TD80 Programming Page 129
Step 1, Gather all the programming information
The following information is required.
1. Type of transmitter and probe
i. Dual rod
ii. Coaxial
2. Calibration or depth chart for the tank or compartment.
i. Tank or compartment depth units
ii. Tank or compartment volume units
iii. Chart of inches or centimeters of liquid depth and corresponding volume.
3. Display precision required of whole or fractional volume units.
4. Transmitter mounting options such as riser or sump modifications to compensate for
dead band areas of the probe.
i. Riser height above tank top
ii. Sump depth below tank bottom
5. Spill alarm distance from the tank top
6. Spill alarm reset option
7. High-High alarm volume
8. Optional 4-20mA offset adjustments
Step 2, Create a programming file with Birdfeeder 2
Run the Birdfeeder program by double-clicking the desktop icon or selecting from the list
of programs. Normal programming steps are shown in order on the left side of the
window, Steps 1 through 5.
Birdfeeder Step 1
1. Open a Birdfeeder 2 file (ending with .stb) or manually enter the programming
information as follows:
a. Select the probe or transmitter type.
b. Select the depth and volume units.
c. Enter the depth and volume information directly into the table from a tank
calibration chart.
Birdfeeder Step 2
1. Click the Done button.
2. Convert or confirm the depth and volume units for the table.
Information entered in steps 1 and 2 above may be changed at any time by clicking on
the Edit button, changing the table or settings and clicking on Done to continue. Changes
to the following steps 3, 4 and 5 may be completed up to the time that the Program
button is clicked. Programming can be cancelled at any time.
Birdfeeder Step 3
1. Select or confirm the correct Spill alarm level if available.
2. Select or confirm the correct Spill alarm reset option if available.
3. Enter or confirm the correct HH alarm level.
4. Select or confirm the number of decimal places to display.
Birdfeeder Step 4
1. Set or confirm the optional sump and riser distances.
2. Set or confirm the optional 4mA and 20mA offset points.
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