How to configure my FINCH II Display?

Overview

The FINCH II Display is highly configurable to suit most TD100 system applications. New features may also be added to the FINCH display through a firmware update.

The FINCH II configuration is set at the factory for the most common tank truck and trailer installations. This configuration may be customized to suit a specialized application without returning it to the factory.

What do you need? 

All that’s required is a computer with the latest version of SensorLink installed and a programming kit.

Programming Kit Components

Shown are the programming kit components used for the FINCH II Display.

1. USB to RS232 Converter

2. RS232 Cable

3. Power Cable

4. AC Power Adapter

1. Configuring the FINCH II Display is done through the FINCH II using either an AC power adapter OR vehicle battery power.

Caution when using the AC Power Adapter for configuration and firmware updates.

Disconnect all devices connected to the Pump Relay, Horn Relay, Light Relay and Engine Relay to prevent damage to the AC Power Adapter.

FINCH II Display Configuration

1. Once the programming kit is connected to the FINCH II Display and power is turned on, launch SensorLink. SensorLink may prompt you to update the app. Accept the update.

2. On the left side of the screen, select Finch II.  Then select the COM Port that is connected to the USB to RS232 Adapter. This is selected in the same way as when programming the TD100 Transmitter.

Configuration Settings

The configuration settings are:

1. Finch II Model Number
2. Enable RCM
3. Number of Compartments to Enable
4. Alarm Relay Mapping

 

Configuration Setting Options

You can view a previously prepared configuration file and also Save the settings as a file for later use. This is useful for configuring a fleet of vehicles or for when the display has been replaced.

You can also view the current settings from the FINCH II Display if you have made specific changes inside SensorLink but want to go back to how this was configured previously. 

To get the current FINCH II Display configuration, Click the Get Current Configuration button.

To set the FINCH II Display configuration back to the factory default settings, Click the Set Defaults button.

To Open a previously prepared configuration file, click File at the top of the screen and then click Open Configuration File and select the file.

Configuration settings are always able to be entered or modified manually.

Configuration Programming

1. Once the configuration has been set, click the Program button. This process is similar to programming the TD100 Transmitter.

2. A window will pop up reminding you that the FINCH II configuration will be overwritten by continuing.

3. Click OK to continue.

A message is shown indicating programming success or failure.

4. Once the configuration has been completed, you can disconnect the programming kit from the FINCH display and your computer.

What The Relay Mapping is Actually Doing

1. The Alarm Relay Mapping configures the Engine, Pump, Light and Horn relays to respond to specific TD100 and FINCH II Alarms and Alerts.

2. Each FINCH II relay is independently configured for system alarms and alerts.

3. Some relays are safety-related and are responsible for controlling the Overfill and Spill prevention system.

4. Other relays alert the driver for approaching Fill and Fall tank levels.

Pump or Loading Valve Control for Overfill and Spill Prevention

Shown is the most common relay wiring for Spill prevention and uses the factory default settings. No configuration is required for this system.

Optional components that may be installed depending on customer requirements are included.

Here’s a close up of the most common relay wiring.

Engine Kill for Overfill and Spill Prevention

Occasionally, an older truck needs to be upgraded for Overfill and Spill prevention. Usually, the loading pump is driven by a shaft-coupled PTO.

The easiest method to prevent a spill while loading is to kill the engine on an alarm. Kill the engine, the PTO stops rotating and the pump stops pumping.