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OFDMANUAL 0816
I N S TA L L AT I O N
LOCATION
For optimal batch detection, KAM CONTROLS recommends that you install the in-station OFD™ sensor at the
first accessible pipeline location inside the terminal fence-line — upstream of the interface cut valve(s). This al-
lows the operator ample time to open/close the cut valves prior to the arrival of the product interface.
KAM CONTROLS also strongly recommends that you utilize a preview (or out-station) OFD™ sensor. This lets the
operator decide how to optimize each batch cut prior to actually making the batch cut at the in-station and gives
the operator more confidence in their decisions as well as the time to identify and resolve any issues that may
arise during a critical interface.
OUT-STATION/PREVIEW
OFD
INCOMING
OFD
TYPICALLY
1 - 2 MILES
(1.6–3.2km)
TO TANK
TO TANK
TO TANK
IN-STATION/CUT
OFD
TERMINAL FENCE LINE
CUT VALVES
TERMINAL FENCE
FIG. 3-1
RECOMMENDED OFD™ LOCATIONS
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
Remove all the protective packaging materials including the red cap placed at the tip of the sensor probe. En-
sure that the OFD™ sensor was not damaged during transit.
CAUTION: Do not stand the OFD™ sensor on the probe end or allow the probe to hit the ground or any hard
surface under any circumstances. This will damage the lens, and the OFD™ sensor will not work properly.