Tanker Overfill Prevention Systems
Tanker Overfill Prevention Systems
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Overfill detection for road tankers is a secondary emergency shut-off system used to prevent overfilling of tanker compartments
during the terminal loading process. When an overfill situation is detected, the system will override and shut down the terminal
pump/metering equipment filling the tanker compartment(s).
The system consists of overfill sensing devices, which are electronically connected to controls at the terminal through a plug
and socket connection. Often on board tanker monitors are employed to inform on the loading process and provide diagnostic
data should a problem occur. Monitors also translate electronic signal formats for different operating systems which may
exist between the trailer and terminal. The two signal formats used are known as optic and thermistor and are defined by
API as Standard #1004. FloTech products specifications for bottom loading and are approved by FM and CSA. Products are
manufactured in accordance with EN13922.
Dixon manufactures a full line of sensors, monitors and sockets compatible with Scully and Civacon systems as well as complete
overfill kits.
Principals of Operation
Easy Installation
FloTech brand components are manufactured to be installed easily, even on other systems. They have been designed
to be drop-in compatible with API systems being used around the world.
• Easy to follow programming guide for a maximum of eight compartments “top only” or
“top and bottom” service with the same monitor
• Monitor can be programmed up to 100,000 times without sending it back to the factory
• Factory Mutual and Canadian Standards Association approved, ATEX approval pending
FloTech brand overfill system kits provide everything needed to install a new overfill
system on your tank. One through eight compartment kits are available off the shelf.
FloTech brand kits provide everything needed to make a professional installation.
Systems include; 1 FT208 monitor, 1 FT151 sensor per compartment, 1 FT404 cable
and 1 FT402 (20pcs.) strain reliefs. Sockets sold separately.
Special length probes are available. Please refer to comparison chart for cross references
to other manufacturer model numbers.
Systems include: 1 FT208 monitor, 1 FT151 overfill and FT152 retain sensor per
compartment, 1 FT404-150 cable and 1 FT403 (30 pcs.) strain reliefs. Sockets
sold separately.
Special length probes are available. Please refer to comparison chart for cross references
to other manufacturer model numbers.
The FT151 thermo-optic sensor contains the FT150 probe and a 2” NPT housing. Our probe
holder is cast aluminium with a 2” NPT mounting thread, heavy duty stainless steel hardware,
and Viton® probe seal. Install in a 2” NPT female thread or 23/8” hole using the gasket and
locking nut provided. All screws and rings are heavy duty stainless steel for easy assembly
and long life. Compatible with Scully Intellicheck monitors (probe housing is part # FT9000)
II 1G FT151 - ATEX Sensor, thermo-optic, 2 wire (black and white), 2” NPT housing with 7” probe
FT151-12 - ATEX Sensor, thermo-optic, 2 wire (black and white), 2” NPT housing with 12” probe
Ex ia IIB T4 Ga;
FT151-18 - ATEX Sensor, thermo-optic, 2 wire (black and white), 2” NPT housing with 18” probe
Ta = -40°C to + 70°C
The FT152 retain sensor is a bottom retain detection sensor. The sensor has a 1/2” NPT
mounting. Sensor is shipped with a 1/2” NPT weld-on aluminium half coupling for mounting.
The main sensor portion is stainless steel to prevent galling in the trailer. The wiring box is
plastic to prevent corrosion and is removable to facilitate installation. The side ports come out
of the same side (like the overfill sensors) to make wiring easier. The FT152 is mechanically
and electrically compatible with Scully model 08819 and the Scully Intellicheck System.
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II 1G PART No. Description
Ex ia IIB T4 Ga; FT152 - ATEX Replacement Scully retain sensor, 2 wire (black and white)
Ta = -40°C to + 70°C
The FT208 Checkmate is compatible with the Scully brand black and white two-wire
thermo-optic (thermistor) overfill and retain system. Components are drop-in replacement and
compatible with the signal format required by the Scully Intellicheck brand on-board monitors.
Easy to follow programming guide for a maximum of eight compartments, programmable for
number of compartments, top only, top and bottom service with the same monitor.
FT208 Checkmate monitor, programmable for top only, or top and bottom sensors, with housing
FT207 Checkmate replacement monitor module
FloTech brand overfill system kits provide everything needed to install a new API
compatible overfill system on your tank. One through six compartment kits are available
off the shelf. Systems include: 1 FT204P monitor, 1 FT202 sensor per compartment,
1 FT401 100’ cable and 1 FT402 (20 pcs.) strain reliefs. Sockets sold separately.
Special length probes are available. Please refer to comparison chart for cross
references to other manufacturer model numbers.
FloTech brand overfill system kits provide everything needed to install a new API
compatible retain/ overfill monitor top and bottom system. One through six compartment
kits are available off the shelf. Systems include: 1 FT204P monitor, 1 FT202 sensor for each
compartment, 1 FT206 retain sensor per compartment, 1 FT401 100’ cable and 1 FT402
(20 pcs.) strain reliefs. Sockets sold separately. Special length probes are available.
K Please refer to comparison chart for cross references to other manufacturer model numbers.
The FT201 is a replacement probe for the FloTech brand FT202 sensor and is compatible
with Civacon’s 3150 two wire optic probe. The FloTech brand FT200 series probe uses
our unique dual elastomer seal prism design to prevent fouling. Other sensor designs
use epoxy which crack allowing fuel to leak into the optic path ultimately causing signal
malfunction. Custom lengths available upon request (probe housing is part # FT9000).
FT201 Replacement R/OM type, 2 wire (red and black) top probe, 7”
FT201-12 Replacement R/OM type, 2 wire (red and black) top probe, 12”
FT201-18 Replacement R/OM type, 2 wire (red and black) top probe, 18”
The FT202 sensor is a top overfill sensor and part of the FloTech brand retain/overfill
monitoring system. The probe holder is cast aluminium with a 2” NPT mounting thread,
heavy duty stainless steel hardware, and Viton® seals. The FT202 is mechanically and
electrically compatible with the Civacon model 1050 two wire top sensor. The sensor is
installed by threading it into a 2” NPT female thread or mounting it in a 23/8” hole secured
by a gasket and metal locking nut. (probe housing is part # FT9000).
II 1G FT202 - ATEX Sensor R/OM type (red and black), top with 2” NPT housing, with 7” probe
FT202-12 - ATEX Sensor R/OM type (red and black), top with 2” NPT housing, with 12” probe
Ex ia IIB T4 Ga; FT202-18 - ATEX Sensor R/OM type (red and black), top with 2” NPT housing, with 18” probe
Ta = -40°C to + 70°C
The FT206 retain sensor is a bottom retain detection sensor and part of the FloTech brand
retain/ overfill monitoring system. The sensor has a 1/2” NPT mounting. Sensor comes with
a 1/2” NPT weld-on aluminium half coupling for mounting. The main sensor portion is
stainless steel to prevent galling in the trailer. The wiring box is plastic to prevent corrosion
and is removable to facilitate installation. The side ports come out of the same side (like
the overfill sensors) to make wiring easier. The FT206 is mechanically and electrically
compatible with the Civacon model 1000 two wire retain sensor.
FloTech brand overfill system kits provide everything needed to install a new API
compatible overfill system on your tank. One through six compartment kits are available off
the shelf. Systems include: 1 FT103 monitor, 1 FT101 sensor per compartment, 1 FT400
100’ cable and 1 FT402 (20 pcs.) strain reliefs. Sockets sold separately.
The FT100 replacement probe is electronically and mechanically compatible with the API
optic or 5 wire signal format. The FT100 sensor features a dual prism seal design which is
more reliable than other designs which glue in the prism using epoxies. Custom lengths are
available upon request. The FT100 is compatible with Scully #09208 and Civacon #1300.
(probe housing is part # FT9000).
The FT101 sensor is compatible with the API optic or 5 wire signal format. Our probe holder is
cast aluminium with a 2” NPT mounting thread, heavy duty stainless steel hardware, and Viton®
seals. Install in a 2” NPT female thread or 23/8” hole using the provided gasket and locking nut.
(probe housing is part # FT9000).
FT101 sensors
K PART No. Description
II 1G FT101 - ATEX Sensor, optic, 5 wire, 2” NPT housing with 7” probe
Ex ia IIB T4 Ga; FT101-12 - ATEX Sensor, optic, 5 wire, 2” NPT housing with 12” probe
FT101-18 - ATEX Sensor, optic, 5 wire, 2” NPT housing with 18” probe
Ta = -40°C to + 70°C
The FT103 API compatible monitor works with the FloTech API compatible sensor models
FT101/ 100. This six channel monitor will provide API compatible optic, thermistor, and float
socket outputs for a true load at any rack compatibility. Entity approved by CSA and FM to
ensure safety. The FT102 replacement chassis is compatible with Civacon 3150 or Scully
08563 on-board monitors.
Dummies send a permissive signal for any missing compartments. For example, in the
United States all overfill systems are formatted assuming a six compartment thermistor
trailer. Therefore, the terminal controller must receive six permissive sensor signals to allow
loading. One dummy can send up to five signals. Consequently a one to five compartment
trailer will contain one FT155 dummy (wired to socket). In Canada, where eight channel
systems are mandated, two FT155 dummies are needed with one to three compartment
trailers and one FT155 for four to seven compartments. The FloTech FT155 thermistor
dummy provides instant permissive signal in the coldest weather and is mechanically and
electrically compatible with Scully and Civacon models.
FT155 dummy
PART No. Description
When using the FloTech trailer mounted ground ball the trailer cannot be loaded unless the
terminal ground is directly connected to the ground ball.
grounding ball
PART No. Description
Cables are colour matched to commonly used overfill systems and have a tough, thick
outer jacket resistant to oil, UV and abrasion. For watertight cable/sensor connections
apply FloTech brand strain/relief sealing glands. Two packages are available: FT402 - 20
pieces for typical top only sensor connection systems or; FT403 - 30 pieces for typical
top and bottom sensor connection systems.
The FT520 optic test kit includes a Go, No/Go tester and test lead sets to test five wire
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optic probes, two wire optic probes, and on-board monitor socket outputs. It uses the
same permissive signal verification as an optic rack monitor. Optional FT521, FT522, FT523
optic test plugs are available for an entire trailer Go, No/Go test.
Sockets
Sockets allow the transfer of the electronic signal from the terminal control monitor to the tanker and return. Sockets will
vary depending upon terminal equipment and regional regulations. Dixon offer a full line of sockets for all requirements.
FloTech brand sockets are mechanically and electronically compatible with the API RP1004 Rel. 2003 Bottom Loading
Specification. Optic and thermistor socket face plates are hard coated aluminium alloy to prevent J-slot wear.
All hardware and contact buttons are stainless steel to prevent corrosion. FloTech brand sockets are standard colour coded
to permit easy identification (optic sockets are blue, thermistors are green, and float are red). Coloured caps are included
for optic and thermistor models. All sockets now incorporate the patented removable nose ring.
Overfill Prevention Sockets Dixon offer a complete range of replacement parts for your overfill systems.
GFL series stainless steel nose rings are now available on any configuration socket that
you require. The Dixon stainless steel J-slots outlast competitor versions because they are
tougher and more corrosion resistant than any other on the market. *GFL socket J-slots are
so tough that they are “Guaranteed for Life” against wear. U.S. patent 6,824,423.
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GFL (Guaranteed for Life*) Series Stainless Steel J-Slot Wear Ring
PART No. Description
FT300SS Optic socket API / WOGA, 6 pin and 3 J-slots GFL stainless wear ring
FT301SS Thermistor socket, API, 8 pin and 4 J-slots GFL stainless wear ring
FT303SS Optic socket, 6 pin and 4 J-slots (U.S.) GFL stainless wear ring
FT304SS Thermistor socket, 10 pin and 4 J-slots (Canada, Europe) GFL stain.wear ring
FT307SS Optic socket, 6 pin and 4 J-slots (Canada) GFL stainless wear ring
FT310SS API optic face plate assembly, 6 pin, 3 J-slots GFL stainless wear ring
FT311SS API thermistor face plate assembly, 8 pin, 4 J-slots GFL stainless wear ring
FT313SS Optic pattern face plate assembly with thermistor, 6 pin, 4-J slots
GFL stainless wear ring
FT314SS Thermistor face plate assembly (Canada/Europe), 10 pin, 4-J slots
GFL stainless wear ring
FT317SS Optic pattern face plate assembly (Canada), 6 pin, 4 J-slots
GFL stainless wear ring
• Cord features a heavy highly visible safety orange jacket to meet trip hazard requirements
• Cord is bonded mechanically and has superior abrasion and oil resistance
• Cord sets are interchangeable with Scully and Civacon, please refer to pages 380-381 for the cross reference chart
• Plug body is machined from 6061 aluminum and is color coded optic blue or thermistor green
• Button contacts are made from 316 stainless steel to prevent corrosion or galling
• All wiring is compatible with standard Scully color codes and wiring number configurations
FT300 4100 07974 API compatible optic socket with cap (6 pin, 3 J-slots)
FT301 4400 07720 API compatible thermistor socket with cap (8 pin, 2/4 J-slots)
FT302 4600 08116 API compatible float socket
FT303 4200 07976 Optic pattern with thermistor J-slots, and cap (6 pin, 2/4 J-slots)
FT304 4401 07716 Canadian / European thermistor socket with cap (10 pin, 4 J-slots)
FT305 4500 07681 Thermistor socket, J560 type
FT306 4300 08199 Optic socket, J560 type
FT310 4110 21790 API optic face plate assembly with cap
FT311 4410 20770 API thermistor face plate assembly with cap
K FT314 - 20768 Canadian / European thermistor replacement face plate with cap
FT320 4150 08575 Blue optic dust cap
FT321 4450 08574 Green thermistor dust cap
FT390 - 09060 EZ-Cept dual socket assembly
FT304BI - 08646I Socket with brake interlock
FT304VI 4401B 08646P Socket with vapour recovery interlock
FT304BVI 4401E-SQS 08646IP Socket with both brake interlock and vapour recovery interlock
Civacon and R/OM are registered trademarks of Civacon/Dover Corp. Intellicheck is a registered trademark of Scully Signal Co.
Listed is a cross reference between FloTech brand “Drop In” replacement parts and competitor products.
Civacon and R/OM are registered trademarks of Civacon/Dover Corp. Intellicheck is a registered trademark of Scully Signal Co.
Dixon Valve and Coupling Company warrants the FloTech products described herein, and manufactured by Dixon to be free
from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from date of shipment by Dixon under normal use
and service.