TD80™ Level Gauging and Overfill Prevention System Product Manual
Page 156 TD80 Programming/ Rev. 2, August 4, 2015
6.3.6.2 Transmitter File Transfer Using Birdfeeder 2
The programmed TD80 transmitter information may be read by Birdfeeder 2. It is then
saved as a Hex file or used immediately to program another TD80 transmitter. The
process begins with Birdfeeder reading the entire contents of the TD80 program. The
result is similar to opening a Hex file.
Step 1, Read the strapping table
1. Connect the first TD80 transmitter for programming. See section 6.5.3 for details.
2. Download the TD80 strapping table from the first transmitter using the Read Table
feature.
The following information is extracted from the program and used to automatically set
Birdfeeder. Confirm that these settings are correct from customer records and correct if
necessary.
1. Spill Alarm Level
2. Spill Alarm Reset
3. HH Level
4. 4-20mA set points
5. Depth and Volume table
Step 2, Complete the programming information
1. Transmitter and probe type are determined by customer supplied records or from the
TD80 transmitter model number. TD80-T11 and TD80-T12 are dual rod while TD80-T16
and TD80-T17 are coaxial transmitters. Set the correct probe type
2. Offset calibration is not read by Birdfeeder 2 and must be done at the earliest
opportunity after transmitter programming to maintain an acceptable level measurement
accuracy.
3. Depth and Volume units are not significant when the programming information is
simply transferred from one transmitter to another without saving the file for later use. If
the information will be saved for use later, determine the correct Depth and Volume units
from customer supplied records. Change the depth units, volume units and decimal
precision to the required settings. Decimal precision usually remains at none.
4. Confirm that the sump and riser heights are 0”. Correct these settings before
proceeding.
Step 3, Save the strapping table
1. Click on the Save icon, then save the new file with a meaningful file name.
Step 4, Program the second TD80 transmitter
1. Disconnect the first TD80 transmitter from the programming adapter.
2. Connect the second TD80 transmitter for programming.
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