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FloTech FT555 Automatic Truck Overfill System Tester 

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10784PA REV F 

FT555 Truck Tester 

 

Trailer ID Module Test 

 
The Trailer ID Module will be tested and report the 12 digit serial 
number stored inside the ID module.  If there is no trailer ID 
module or the test fails the screen will show “TIM not found” 
 

Step 1)

 Move the J-Slot thumb screws to the correct holes to match 

the type of socket to be connected.  Follow the “O” and “T” 
markings on the plug body. 

Step 2)

 Connect the FT555 Automatic Truck Tester to the trailer 

socket. 

Step 3)

 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the FT555 Automatic 

Truck Tester.  When “Press Key” screen appears press “TEST 
SELECT” button five times so the “Trailer ID Module Test” 
screen appears.   

Step 4)

 Press the “GO” button to start the test.  When the test is 

complete the screen will report the 12 digit serial number or show 
“TIM not found”. 

Step 5)

 Press the TEST SELECT” button to move on to a new test, 

press “GO” to restart the test, or press the “ON/OFF” button to 
turn the tester off. 

 

 

 
 

FloTech FT555 Automatic Truck Overfill System Tester 

FT555 Truck Tester 

10784PA REV F 

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Welcome Screen 

After completing the Initial System Setup the welcome screen will 
be displayed. This screen will be displayed every time the FT555 
Automatic Truck Tester is turned on. 

 

 

 

 

 

The Welcome Screen shows the version software the FT555 is 
running and the battery health status in bars. 5 bars represent full 
battery capacity. If 2 or less bars are displayed, a warning beep will 
sound and a warning message will flash for a few seconds. 
Batteries should be changed at your next convenience.  
 

 

Power On/Off 

Press the ON/OFF button once to turn the tester on.  Push the 
button again to turn the tester off.  The tester has a display back 
light for dark conditions.  After turning on the tester, press and 
hold the ON/OFF button for 2 seconds and the back light will turn 
on.  Press and hold again for 2 seconds and the back light will turn 
off. 

Summary of Contents for FT555 Series

Page 1: ...FloTech FT555 Series Automatic Truck Overfill System Tester Optic Systems Thermistor Systems Ground Bolt TIM Module 10784PA REV F Dixon Dixon Bayco Division Cincinnati Ohio...

Page 2: ...n 3 Main Features 3 FT555 Indicators 5 Unpack Unit and Initial Setup 6 Welcome Screen 7 Power On Off 7 Setup Instructions 8 Selecting Test Option 11 Performing Automatic Test Fuction 11 Optic Test 13...

Page 3: ...intenance of the FT555 Automatic Truck Overfill System Tester The FT555 is compatible with all makes of Optic sensor systems 2 wire Thermo Optic systems and truck onboard monitor systems regardless of...

Page 4: ...sories 1 FT556 USA Test cable package This cable package is suited for use on systems in the US Package Contents a Accessory Adapter b Optic sensor test cable c Thermistor sensor test cable d API Sock...

Page 5: ...ck Tester 10784PA REV F Page 5 FT555 Indicators A LCD SCREEN The LCD screen is the main display where test selection test results and test instructions are displayed Screen backlight is enabled using...

Page 6: ...The FT555 will show the Initial System Setup screen shown below Step 5 Complete the Initial System Setup following the setup instructions on page 8 FloTech FT555 Automatic Truck Overfill System Teste...

Page 7: ...5 Press the TEST SELECT button to move on to a new test press GO to restart the test or press the ON OFF button to turn the tester off FloTech FT555 Automatic Truck Overfill System Tester FT555 Truck...

Page 8: ...um Compartments count is showing press TEST SELECT button to move to the next SETUP screen FloTech FT555 Automatic Truck Overfill System Tester FT555 Truck Tester 10784PA REV F Page 17 Pin 9 10 Contin...

Page 9: ...on to a new test press GO to restart the test or press the ON OFF button to turn the tester off FloTech FT555 Automatic Truck Overfill System Tester FT555 Truck Tester 10784PA REV F Page 9 AutoTest O...

Page 10: ...T SELECT to move to the Automatic Test screen see Performing Automatic Test Function on pg 11 FloTech FT555 Automatic Truck Overfill System Tester FT555 Truck Tester 10784PA REV F Page 15 Step 3 Press...

Page 11: ...Follow the O and T markings on the plug body Step 2 Connect the FT555 Automatic Truck Tester to the trailer socket FloTech FT555 Automatic Truck Overfill System Tester FT555 Truck Tester 10784PA REV F...

Page 12: ...the ON OFF button to turn the tester off Optic Test The API Optic signal from the trailer mounted sensors or onboard monitor will be tested and report a Pass Fail OPERATION NOTE This test will also r...

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