DOC-20170608-WA0003
DOC-20170608-WA0003
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1 INTRODUCING
1.1 How to use this manual
1.2 Product scope
1.3 Authorized technicians
1.4 Contact information
1.5 Health and safety
1.5.1 Safety checklist
1.5.2 Hazards
1.5.3 Warning signs
1.5.4 Personal protective equipment
1.6 Standards and certificates
3 BASIC MOUNTING
3.1 Tank area mounting information
3.2 Mounting position and pictures
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1 INTRODUCING
The ASTRO Series LPG dispensers. All ASTRO Series LPG dispensers use the same standart
sub-assemblies and offer a wide range of configurations and includes provision for options such as
vapor recovery etc.
Only technicians who has qualified should carry out procedure in this manual.
• All relevant persons that the mounting, repair work and construction must fully comply.
• Contractor should ensure that all workers comply each and all relevant laws, directives and
other regulations.
•Filling shafts, change over shafts, vessels and dispensers, the insides of tanks, tubes, dome shafts
•LPG separator, draining shafts, low located rooms, cellars, excavations, pipe trenches, all areas in
which LPG vapor that is heavier than air can accumulate, e.g
•The areas around the outlets of tank ventilation pipes, especially during the filling phase.
•All areas near dispensers, tanker lorries and other vehicles while they are being tanked up, and
particularly when there is a lack of wind.
•A radius of 1.0 meters around LPG carrying pipes, as well as pipes that are not vapor free.
• Silt traps.
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1.5.2 Hazards
The dispenser must be isolated before starting works and switch of the main
supply locked in the OFF position. Not only dispenser; submerged pump must be
isolated too. And these all are the safe work conditions for the technicians.
Cladding and dismantled packaging must be stored in such a way as injuries persons or
to avoid damage to components. Be sure that the ensure the right place for the retaining
catch to prevent the cover falling onto persons that the whose in the area.
Ensure the each person read the user instruction at the unattended service station. They
must be visible on the notice board or anything else.
The following warning signs are fitted as standard, on the dispenser, however they may very
according to individual country requirements or customer specifications.
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1.5.4 Personal Protective Equipments
Protective Clothing;
Before the during installations or maintenance procedures, the following clothing must be
worn :
• Protective Helmet
• Anti stating clothing
• Eye protection
• Protective gloves or/and protective hand cream
• Protective shoes
Safety Instructions
Safety instructions that the following must be ensured before the during installation and
maintenance procedures :
This dispenser is constructed in conformity with the requirements of all the applicable European
Directives (Machinery 98/98/37/EC; EMC 04/336/EEC; ATEX 94/9/EC).
The components used within the dispenser, including connection facilities, are selected in
accordance with the European Standard EN 60xxx (Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive
atmospheres), and the supplementary Standards listed therein.
Diesel dispensers do not create an explosive hazard, but due to the probability of these being in
close proximity to gasoline dispensers, the same construction rules are applicable.
This dispenser is also certified to OIML International Recommendations R117 and R118.
The production and end test is controlled through the Quality Assurance systems within the
Mepsan Manufacturing Centre's.
The dispenser marked to be in accordance with the European Dispenser Construction Standard
EN 14678-1:2013 EN1127-1:1997 EN60204-1:2007.
2. Specifications and Technical Information's
ASTRO X 1 X 2 X 3 X 4 X 5 X 6
ASTRO
SAPPHIRE/A Abbreviation of Model
X1 Series
X2 Number of Products (1 product)
X3 Number of Nozzles ( 1-2-4 nozzles )
X4 Number of Display (1-2-3-4)
X5 Dispenser ( D =Dispenser)
X6 Normal Speed
* ASTRO SERIES LPG dispensers can be produced under brand names UNIMEP, ASTRO,
PPSN, MEPITA, MEPS.
* ASTRO SERIES LPG dispensers are designed for dispensing LPG.
ASTRO X 1 X 2 X3 X 4 X 5 X 6
Normal Speed / High Speed
Dispenser / Suction ( D =Dispenser)
Before the starting up, the station responsible person must be sure the ensure all rules in the
manuals about dispenser, use, installations and areas.
All electrical and mechanical connections must be fixed for dispensers use.
ATTENTION! If the suction pressure, with open nozzle, is lower than ~ 0.2 bars, it may be
insufficient to discharge the draining chamber and LPG may leak through the monobloc vent
pipe. To bring the suction pressure back to a correct value, the suction of the pump inlet pipe
must be reduced.
If the suction pressure, with open nozzle, exceeds ~ 0.35 bars, this may result typically in a
loss on the flow rate.
Note: Shear valve has to be used at liquid line and vapor return pipe and it has to be approve
according to 5.7.2 of EN 14678-1:2013
The dispensers have been created and manufactured for gauging petrol, gasoil and kerosene,
all in accordance with type approval certificate/s, as provided for by legislation of the
destination country.
The dispenser has to be used in constant installations, that is service stations for refueling
vehicles. Used to meter LPG and pour them into vehicles tanks and/or legally-approved
containers, the dispenser is fixed to the ground and connected to one or more storage tanks.
Devices for power supply, control, metering and regulation are inside a frame which MUST
NEVER BE OPENED during dispenser operation. Any use different from the one for which
the dispenser has been designed and manufactured is to be considered IMPROPER.
In the maintenance, personal must be able to sure that the feeding well filled by the silicic
sand and non-porous aggregate in order to prevent formation of explosive mixtures. If this can
not ensure by the anyway, LPG-tight wells may be used for prevention the explosion.
The maintenance carried out at regular intervals is responsibility of person for the filling
station. Only qualified technicians responsible for technical assistance in order to prevent
maintenance, allowing LPG dispensers to be kept in good condition and refueling operations
to be carried out in complete safety.
The responsible for the maintenance, operators must know all measures to be adopted in order
to prevent any ignition causes.
2.6 Faults and malfunctioning
If any problems found at the time of dispensers operation, read the following table providing
guidelines for identifying the causes for to inform the authorized maintenance company.
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Vent
Vent Island
Non-Hazardous zone
Zone 1 - Group IIA class T3
ATEX apparatus cat. 1 or 2
Zone 2 - Group IIA class T3
ATEX apparatus cat. 1 or 2 or 3
Zone 0 An Area Where an explosive atmosphere is present continuously for long periods
Zone 2 An Area Where an explosive atmosphere is not likely to occur in normal operation
2.8 Typical mounting of data plates and warning decals
A 10 7
1 Serial number
2 Year of construction FUEL DISPENSER
A Data plate
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C Decal to be placed inside the front panel
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D Decal to be placed inside the dispenser close to the
earthing terminal D
WARNING !
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WARNING PE
HAZARDOUS ZONE
NO SMOKING Zone 1
B C D
2.9 Electronic Units
At Astro series dispensers new design ‘Power Supply’, ’CPU’ and ‘I/O’ units are being used.
All the electronic units are stored at plastic boxes and montage on a rail to ensure easy
maintenance.
Power Unit
At Astro series LPG dispensers switching supply type power units regulates the electricity
which is needed for the electronic units on the dispenser. Main features of power units are;
1. Regulates the electricity between 85-250 Volts.
2. Filters the electricity from electrical noises.
3. Short circuit protection system avoids the malfunctions on the short circuits.
4. Prevents the data losses during power failures.
Input voltage : 220 V AC 50 Hz
Output voltage : 5 – 12 – 24 V DC
CPU Unit
MEPSAN CPU units are capable to control two deliveries at same time. CPU units are
compatible to communicate with automation systems, payment terminals via RS 485.
Input voltage : 5 – 12 – 24 V DC
Output voltage (pulsars) : 5 – 24 V DC
Output voltage (displays) : 5 – 12 V DC
I/O Unit
I/O units reads switches and controls the pumps (centrifugal, submersible) Each I/O unit
controls the pumps and the nozzles related with one product.
Input voltage : 220 V AC 50 Hz
Output voltage : 220 V AC 50 Hz
Display
Backlight type display, readable during whole day. Display has enough digits to show
programmers and error codes.
Technical Specifications
Display Digits Total amount to pay 4 main / 2 fractional
Volume 6 main / 2 fractional
Unit Price 4 main / 3 fractional
Input voltage : 5 – 12 V DC
Pulsar
At Astro series LPG dispensers ‘smart pulsar’ system is used to measure the meters. Smart
pulsar is a technology which takes place of traditional pulsar systems. Due to it’s innovative
technology ‘smart pulsar’ ensures a high measurement which electronic calibration precision
and safe data transmission by RS 485 communication system.
Input voltage : 5 – 24 V DC
Output voltage (solenoid valve) : 24 V DC
2.10 Packaging
The type of packing according to customer request. All products are on a frame that which
fixed on a pallet by screws.
All products protected from moisture and starching by foam and strained film and a standard
carton is used for packing.
All relevant components that belong to same delivery must be packed together same packing.
2.11 Unpacking
The unpacked units should be inspected for possible shipping damages, when the dispenser
arrive at the installation site. It must be reported to the carrier, if damages are evident.
Shipping damages are not covered by the MEPSAN warranty policy.
After checking dispenser may be unwrapped. Cladding is packed in such a way that paint,
screening and stickers are protected. Be carefully that these parts are not damaged when
unwrapping.
After unwrapped dispenser must be controlled for any damage or faults. If there is any
damage or faults that must be reported to the Installation Supervisor immediately.
Make sure that all packing materials are removed from the service station. It is recommended
that you discuss this with the station’s supervisor.
2.14 Weights
2.15 Handling
The recommended procedure for safe handling of dispenser is by use of a forklift under the
pallet. The install supervisor must ensure all safety warnings for all relevant equipment and
persons.
3. Basic Mounting
Only qualification technicians must work in installation. Technicians responsibility is must wear
the person protective equipment that in this manual. Read the installation manual and be sure the
ensure all safety rules.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRONIC UNITS:
Terminal blocks in the Electric connection box are spring type Ex ‘e’ class ex proof.
I . ENTERING PRESET
You can enter amount or volume preset practically. There are 3 preset keys on keypad
for standard values for amount preset. The preset key values can be changed by related
service program. Also, you can use numerical keys for entering big or small quantities for the
amount or volume preset.
Preset keys have standard values, designated in service program as frequently preferred
values by your customers.
Procedure:
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Lets say the values for Preset1,Preset2,Preset3 key values are designated by service
program as 1.00, 5.00, 10.00.$ (friction is always 00 cent)
Your customer wants 15 dollars (or euro etc) delivery .Then you must press Preset3
key once and Preset2 key once and get 10+5=15
• Remove the correct nozzle(for multiproduct dispenser), if you see correct value
is entered as you wish on display.
• Now, display resets and Motor and solenoids will start automatically. Delivery
starts by pressing nozzle trigger.
• Product flow speed will be adjusted automatically and delivery will be stopped
at the exact value you adjusted.
If the value of amount preset is too large and will take much time to enter this value with
preset keys.
EXAMPLE : 1.500. 00 $
preset
-L- EXA
1 2 5. 0 0 MPLE :
125 Lt
preset
Press ‘Enter’,’Enter’,’1’,’2’,’5’ keys and see 125.00 on the middle part of display.
• Do not press ‘Enter’ after entering preset value and before removing nozzle.
• If you remove nozzle for the product that is not the one, your customer want,
then place that nozzle but re- enter preset before removing correct nozzle.(for
multiproduct dispensers)
• If you place nozzle, before the value you entered, this ignores preset and sale is
finished at the value you really delivered.
• Observe the display carefully when entering preset.(especially control the
number of zeros carefully)
• You can not change preset value after nozzle removing and also at any time of
delivery. Preset entering is not allowed while delivery is going on.
• If you enter a preset value and remove nozzle. But, if site controller sends an
amount preset message at the same time, then CPU makes a comparing between
two preset values and accepts the smaller one.
You can observe the flowing rate of delivery if you press ‘1’, while display is counting.
Price screen will turn to show you the delivery speed as Lt/min.
Pressing ‘CLR’ key ignores this function and display turns to show price per liter again.
This function has no negative effect to volume or amount counter and arithmetic's of
current sale.
Pressing key ‘5’, you will see real time clock and date as seen below. The date in the
example is 5’th July 2003 and time is 23:59. It is visible as continously pressing key.
You can suddenly stop delivery if you press ‘Stop’ key. This may be necessary in some
accidental cases.
This feature is valid only if the solenoid valve is proportional type. And also your
dispenser must be designed for high speed flow-rates of 90 lt/min or higher.
When you replace nozzle and press trigger, flow-rate starts at a speed of 5 lt/min and
increases to 40-45 lt/min even if your dispenser is designed to give 90 lt/min. Because, CPU
drives the proportional valve at a speed of 60% of maximum. This prevents the generation of
bubles for a small car tank and makes your flow speed control easy in free deliveries.
You can increase the speed of delivery to maximum level by pressing ‘High Flow’ key
on the keypad, while delivery is going on and display is counting delivery. At this time the
proportional valve will be opened to maximum.
At any time of maximum speed delivery, if you close trigger of nozzle, delivery stops
and a 1 sec timer counts. After one second in case of no-delivery, proportional valve turns to
minimum speed working. Again pressing the trigger, you will see first 5 lt/min delivery for a
definite volume of flow and increases to normal speed of 40-45 lt/min again.
PROGRAMS
Programs are used for entering or changing necessary parameters or reading some
parameters.
These are for reading some data and parameters as shift totals or non resettable totals for
amount or volume, recalling the information about recently made deliveries etc.
There is a six digits of password, must be entered to achieve authority for using this
programs.
Programs for changing unit prices of products, resetting shift totals and changing the
operation mode of dispenser from manual to automation mode or vise versa are in this group.
III.SERVICE PROGRAMS
The important settings for operational features of dispenser are entered by using this
programs.
Only service technicians must enter this program menu so, there is especial password of
six digits to achieve authority.
Electronically calibration of metering units, settings for delivery speed changes, some
timing adjustments etc. can be done using this programs.
Pressing ‘0’ key when all nozzles in place and UNIMEP logo is blinking on the screen,
you will see ‘P-000’(multiproduct dispenser) or ‘P—00’(single product dispenser).
Now, enter nozzle number and program number
and press ‘Enter’.
EXAMPLE : You want to recall display data for the delivery made from nozzle number
4 and delivery is 2 th preceding from the last.
Press ‘0’, ‘4’, ‘0’, ‘2’ in correct order and see ‘P-402’. Press ‘Enter’. You will see the
information for this delivery, including its amount, volume and unit price for 4 seconds with a
continuous beep sound. Then display automatically turns to its original form of showing the
last delivery information.
DISPLAY TESTING PROGRAM ( P-055 ):
As you know that display unit is a seven segment type LCD and current ways of each
segment is separate. If there is a problem on the current way of a segment then,this segment
will not work.
For example, if segment ‘a’ of a digit is defective then, a digit ‘7’ will be seen as ‘1’.
Press ‘0’,’5’,’5’ in correct order and see ‘P-55’ on the screen. Now pressing ‘Enter’ you
will see a display counting from 0 to 9 that numbers are the same at all digit positions.
Each form will be displayed for 2 seconds and counts up to next number. One can easily
see a fault occur on a segment position of a digit with careful observation.
Display will turn to original form after number 9 is displayed.
0 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 I I I I I I I. I I I
0 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 I I I I I I. I I I
0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 I I I I I. I I I
This data is entered by manufacturer in production line and you can see entering this
program.
Press ‘0’, ‘7’, ‘0’ keys in order and see ‘P-070’.Press ‘Enter’ and see data as in example
shown below.
0 5 06 2 003
EXAMPLE :
P S r.0 0 1
There is a real time clock allowed on CPU board and you can set it.
Press ‘0’, ‘7’, ‘1’ keys in order and see ‘P-071’ on display. Pressing ‘Enter’ key,you will
see the real time and date with the digit number belonging ten’s significant of day is blinking.
10 11 2 004
09 05
You can change the value of blinking digit by pressing a numeric key or the same value
to shift blinking one digit left and go on.
Press ‘CLR’ to shift blinking one position back, if you made a mistake when entering a
digit.
Pressing ‘Enter’ finishes clock setting with this setting. Control the setting by pressing
’5’ and see real time clock on the display.
Communication between dispenser and site controller is half duplex type. This is a
question-answer relationship between CPU and Site controller.(central computer)
Site controller polls the necessary data from dispensers one by one by putting an address
byte in the question messages. So, only addressed CPU answers this message.
Thus, no data conflict occurs on communication line which is parallel connected to all
dispensers’ CPU comm..ports.
Addressing must be done carefully ,such that any two of Dispenser must not be at the
same address.
Procedure;
Press ‘0’, ‘8’, ‘0’ keys in order and see ‘P-080’ on the display.Press ‘Enter’ and see
display as shown below.
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PASS
When you are typing password, you will see ‘ o o o o o o’ instead of numbers.
Press ‘Enter’ key. If your password is true,see the display form as shown below .
AddrESS
=XX
The value in position ‘XX’ is current address value of this face of CPU changing
between ‘00’ to ‘08’.
Entering ‘00’ turns the CPU to manual mode and dispenser doesn’t answer messages
sent by site controller.
Entering a non-zero value and pressing ‘Enter’ key,dispenser turns to automation
controlled mode and answers messages sent by site controller.
Working mode will be pointed by one of the display messages as shown below for 2
seconds and display turns to original form showing last delivery.
A u t o. 0 n A u t o. 0 F F
LOCKING / UNLOCKING DISPENSER ELECTRONICALY(P-090)
This program is useful for locking dispenser when station is closed without using a
mechanical locking system.
Press ‘0’, ‘9’, ‘0’ keys in the order and see ‘P-090’.Press ‘Enter’.
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PASS
According to your dispenser condition,you will see one of the display messages below.
You locked or unlocked dispenser electronically.
CLOSEd OPEnEd
Closed : locked
Opened : unlocked
If you locked dispenser,you will see the below display as you replace nozzle. And
dispenser does not run to deliver LPG.
P. O F F - - -
For unlocking again, repeat above procedure and see message ‘opened’.
OBSERVING NON RESETTABLE TOTAL FOR AMOUNT ( P-N92 )
This is the non resettable total amount with 9 integer digits and two rational digits.
For observing total amount belonging to nozzle number ‘N’ from left;
Press ‘0’, ‘N’ (1,2,3,4), ‘9’, ‘2’ keys and see ‘P-N92’. N is the number you entered as
nozzle number from left.If your dispenser has single nozzle, no need to enter nozzle number
and only enter program number as 92.
3 4 5 6 7 8 9. 0 1
P 12
P-392
Amount total = 123,456,789,01
This is the non resettable total volume with 8 integer digits and two rational digits.
For observing total volume belonging to nozzle number ‘N’ from left;
Press ‘0’, ‘N’ (1,2,3,4), ‘9’, ‘3’ keys and see ‘P-N93’. N is the number you entered as
nozzle number from left.If your dispenser has single nozzle, no need to enter nozzle number
and only enter program number as 93.
EXAMPLE : Volume total for nozzle number 3 can be observed,pressing
‘0’,’3’,’9’,’3’,’Enter’ as shown.
L 12
3 4 5 6 7 8.9 0
P-393
Volume total for nozzle 3 = 12 345 678 Lt , 90 cl . Integer part of this total must be as
same as electromechanical totalizer for this nozzle.
For observing total amount belonging to nozzle number ‘N’ from left;
Press ‘0’, ‘N’ (1,2,3,4), ‘9’, ‘4’ keys and see ‘P-N94’. N is the number you entered as
nozzle number from left.If your dispenser has single nozzle, no need to enter nozzle number
and only enter program number as 94.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7. 8 9
PP
P-394
This is the resettable total (shift total) volume with 6 integer digits and two rational
digits. The total count is equal to total of volume from the last reset at the beginning of this
shift.
For observing total volume belonging to nozzle number ‘N’ from left;
Press ‘0’, ‘N’ (1,2,3,4), ‘9’, ‘5’ keys and see ‘P-N95’. N is the number you entered as
nozzle number from left.If your dispenser has single nozzle, no need to enter nozzle number
and only enter program number as 95.
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1 2 3 4 5 6. 7 8
P-395
Shift total of volume = 123,456,78
Quit from program pressing ‘CLR’ key.
RESETTING SHIFT TOTALS FOR AMOUNT AND VOLUME ( P-096 )
This program resets shift totals belonging to each nozzle on the dispenser.
Be sure that you read totals before resetting.
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PASS
When you are typing password, you will see ‘ o o o o o o’ instead of numbers.
Press ‘Enter’ key. If your password is true,see the display form as shown below .
ErASın9
ShıFt
totAL P1
P1 symbol on the right corner indicates the resetting process is being done for nozzle
number one.This will be counted up if your dispenser is multiproduct type.
If you are in a suspicion about one person knows your users password or this is your
first entrance to this program.
Press ‘0’, ‘9’, ‘7’,‘Enter’ keys and see display shown below.
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PASS
When you are typing password, you will see ‘ o o o o o o’ instead of numbers.
If there is no password entered before or entered as ‘000000’ then,you will see display
below directly. Because, zero password means that no password is allowed.
Now enter your new password will be valid for the next time usages.
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PASS2
The password must be non zero value and also easy to remember for you.If you forget
this password for the next time, apply service to reset it and re enter a new password.
PRICE CHANGING OR UPDATING FOR PRODUCT DELIVERED BY
NOZZLE ‘N’ ( P-N99 )
Press ‘0’, ‘N’ (1,2,3,4), ‘9’, ‘9’ keys and see ‘P-N99’. N is the number you entered as
nozzle number as ordered from left.If your dispenser has single nozzle, no need to enter
nozzle number and only enter program number as 99. And press ‘Enter’.
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PASS
When you are typing password, you will see ‘ o o o o o o’ instead of numbers.
Press ‘Enter’ key. If your password is true,see the display form as shown below .