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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 20, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 08, 2009
Robert R. Trottier, Andover, MA (US);
Kenneth L. Langlais, Andover, MA (US);
Robert R. Trottier, Andover, MA (US);
Kenneth L. Langlais, Andover, MA (US);
Scully Signal Company, Wilmington, MA (US);
Abstract
A fluid overfill detection and control system for controlling the transfer of fluid into a transport vehicle having multiple fluid compartments includes a plurality of overfill sensors that are connected in series with one another and that each produces an output pulse when the fluid level in its associated compartment is below a threshold level. A diagnostic line connected to each of the overfill sensors provides a diagnostic signal indicative of the number of overfill sensors that generate an output pulse, while a module on the vehicle provides an indication of the total number of overfill sensors located in the vehicle. To prevent a hazard due to the possible bypass of a overfill sensor, the controller compares the overfill sensor count signal to the diagnostic signal and inhibits the transfer of fluid into the vehicle if the values do not match.