{"id":5457,"date":"2021-09-02T10:59:06","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T08:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/?p=5457"},"modified":"2026-03-27T09:20:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T08:20:28","slug":"j1939-tank-sensor-for-fpcan","status":"publish","type":"knowledgebase","link":"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/?knowledgebase=j1939-tank-sensor-for-fpcan","title":{"rendered":"Generator periphery \u2013 J1939 Tank sensor for \u00bbfpCAN\u00ab"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\" class=\"wp-image-2536\" style=\"width: 56px;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/information_sbu_transparent_52px.png\"><br><strong>Note:<\/strong> This function is not available with every generator. Check in each individual case whether the function can be used with your generator.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h3-weiss-blau\">Introduction to the topic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to monitor the level of the diesel fuel in the tank, you can integrate a tank sensor with <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/?page_id=3482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SAE&nbsp;J1939<\/a>-CAN interface in the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/?page_id=3482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fpCAN<\/a>. The tank sensor sends the filling level of the diesel tank in percent on the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/?page_id=3482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAN<\/a> bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h3-weiss-blau\">Frequenly asked questions about using the tank sensor at the fpCAN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading h5-grey-background\">Which tank sensor does Fischer Panda approve for use on the fpCAN?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ITS-60 Tank Sensor from <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bedia.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BEDIA Motorentechnik<\/a>. <br>A detailed product description is available on the manufacturer&#8217;s website at <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bedia.com\/index.php\/en\/products\/group\/its\/item\/product-bedia-its-60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.bedia.com\/index.php\/en\/products\/group\/its\/item\/product-bedia-its-60<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The catalog \u00bbBEDIA Intelligent Tank Sensors ITS 60\/65\u00ab can also be downloaded from this website. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading h5-grey-background\">In which temperature range can I operate the tank sensor?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The tank sensor has a working temperature range from -40\u202f\u00b0C bis +85\u202f\u00b0C.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading h5-grey-background\">Which measuring principle does the approved tank sensor use?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The ITS-60 Tank Sensor uses a capacitive measuring principle and integrated electronics to determine the fill level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The measurement works regardless of the diesel fuel used.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading h5-grey-background\">Is the tank sensor offered with different sensor pipe lengths?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fischer Panda offers the ITS-60 tank sensor in 4 standard sensor pipe lengths. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further sensor pipe lengths are possible on request.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>minimal length: 200 mm <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>maximum length: 2300 mm <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Sensor pipe lenght<\/td><td>Measurement range start<\/td><td>Measurement range end<\/td><td>Fischer Panda article number<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>200 mm<\/td><td>190 mm<\/td><td>20 mm<\/td><td>0011625<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>470 mm<\/td><td>460 mm<\/td><td>20 mm<\/td><td>0027315<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>520 mm<\/td><td>510 mm<\/td><td>20 mm<\/td><td>0011626<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>590 mm<\/td><td>580 mm<\/td><td>20 mm<\/td><td>0025545<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading h5-grey-background\">How is the tank sensor connected to the fpCAN and which adapters are required?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The interface for connecting the ITS-60 tank sensor to the fpCAN is the \u00bbfpControl Connection Board &#8211; Generator\u00ab (fpControl <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/?page_id=3482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CB-G<\/a>), which is located on the outside of the generator capsule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need two adapters to connect the tank sensor to the CB-G:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One adapter \u00bbTank sensor-to-fpCAN\u00ab, which converts from Deutsch DT04-4P to the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/?page_id=3482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fpCAN patch cable<\/a> with RJ-45 connector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A T-adapter that leads the generator panel cable and the adapter \u00bbTank sensor-to-fpCAN\u00ab to the RJ-45 socket of the CB-G.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step by step guide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect the Deutsch socket DT04-4P of the ITS-60 tank sensor with the Deutsch plug of the adapter \u00bbTank sensor-to-fpCAN\u00ab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect the RJ-45 plug of the T-adapter to the RJ-45 socket of the \u00bbTank sensor-to-fpCAN\u00ab adapter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disconnect the generator panel cable from the CB-G.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect the generator panel cable to a free RJ-45 socket of the T-adapter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use an additional fpCAN patch cable to connect the free RJ-45 socket of the T-adapter to the RJ-45 socket of the \u00bbfpControl CB G\u00ab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Result:<\/strong> The ITS-60 Tank Sensor is connected to the fpCAN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"916\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Adapter-Tanksensor.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3446\" style=\"width:687px;height:458px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Adapter-Tanksensor.png 916w, https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Adapter-Tanksensor-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Adapter-Tanksensor-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 916px) 100vw, 916px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>adapter \u00bbTank sensor-to-fpCAN\u00ab, which converts from Deutsch DT04-4P to the fpCAN patch cable with RJ-45 connector, part number 0031399<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>T-adapter that leads the generator panel cable and the adapter \u00bbTank sensor-to-fpCAN\u00ab to the RJ-45 socket of the CB-G, part number 0029867<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>generator panel cable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>additional fpCAN patch cable to connect the T-adapter to the RJ-45 socket of the \u00bbfpControl CB G\u00ab<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading h5-grey-background\">How long is the connection cable of the tank sensor?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The connection cable of the tank sensor has a length of 250 mm +\/- 15 mm (length specification including the Deutsch DT04-4P).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading h5-grey-background\">Can the tank sensor be used directly as a plug-and-play device?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The sensor must be activated in the panel menu so that the filling level is displayed on the \u00bbxControl &#8211; <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/?page_id=3482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CP-G<\/a>\u00ab \/ \u00bbfpControl CP-G\u00ab control panel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step by step guide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Open the <strong>\u00bbpanel\u00ab<\/strong> menu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/menu-panel-frame.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3414\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>\u00bbopt. measured data\u00ab<\/strong> and confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/menu-opt-measured-data-frame.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3413\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>\u00bbfuel-level\u00ab<\/strong> and confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/menu-fuel-level-frame.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3412\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opportunities for action:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can select the \u00bbon\u00ab option. The filling level indicator is activated permanently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can select the \u00bbauto\u00ab option. The filling level is displayed when a tank sensor is detected in the fpCAN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Continuation of the step by step guide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select one of the options <strong>\u00bbon\u00ab<\/strong> or <strong>\u00bbauto\u00ab<\/strong> and confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/fuel-level-auto-frame.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3410\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Result:<\/strong> The tank sensor is activated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The \u00bbxControl &#8211; CP-G\u00ab \/ \u00bbfpControl CP-G\u00ab displays the filling level in [%]:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/fuel-level-percent-frame.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3411\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading h5-grey-background\">Which warning messages are possible when using a tank sensor?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When the level of the diesel tank has reached the warning value, a warning is generated (event code 63). The \u00bbxControl &#8211; CP-G\u00ab \/ \u00bbfpControl CP-G\u00ab displays the warning with a pop-up window. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/event-63-warning-english.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1569\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/event-63-symbolic-warning.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1555\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list clear\">\n<li>If the option \u00bbon\u00ab is activated, a warning is generated (event code 149) if there is a problem with the bus communication or with the supply voltage of the tank sensor. The \u00bbxControl &#8211; CP-G\u00ab \/ \u00bbfpControl CP-G\u00ab displays the warning with a pop-up window. If the \u00bbauto\u00ab option is activated, there is no tank sensor warning. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/event-149-fuel-level-sensor-lost.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3415\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/event-149-fuel-level-sensor-lost-symbolic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3417\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Here you can find detailed descriptions of <a aria-label=\"event 63 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/?p=908\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">event 63<\/a> and <a aria-label=\"event 149 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/?p=1028\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">event 149<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading h5-grey-background\"> Can the warning value for the filling level be set on the control panel?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Yes, the warning value for the filling level can be set on the control panel \u00bbxControl &#8211; CP-G\u00ab \/ \u00bbfpControl CP-G\u00ab. The default value for the warning is a filling level of 20%. You can set the warning value in 1% increments between the specified minimum and maximum value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This feature is available from <strong>CP-G software release 5V02<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\" class=\"wp-image-2536\" style=\"width: 56px;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/information_sbu_transparent_52px.png\"><br>The warning value for the filling level can only be set if a tank sensor is connected to the fpCAN.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Function call:<\/strong> <em>generator &gt; fuel thresholds &gt; warning<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open menu <strong>\u00bbgenerator\u00ab<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/menu-generator-frame.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3554\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select option <strong>\u00bbfuel thresholds\u00ab<\/strong> and confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/menu_item_fuel_thresholds.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5861\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select option <strong>\u00bbwarning\u00ab<\/strong> and confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/menu_item_warning.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5862\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set the warning value on the dialog page <strong>\u00bbwarning\u00ab<\/strong> between the specified minimum and maximum value using the arrow keys of the panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm the set warning value with the start \/ stop button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/warning_value.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5856\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Save the set value with <strong>\u00bbconfirm\u00ab<\/strong> and exit the dialog.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/confirm-frame.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3555\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading h5-grey-background\">How can the value being set, at which an external fuel pump should be switched on?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Function call:<\/strong> <em>generator &gt; fuel thresholds &gt; ext. FP on<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select option <strong>\u00bbext. FP on\u00ab<\/strong> and confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/menu_item_ext_fp_on.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5860\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set the value on the dialog page <strong>\u00bbext. FP on\u00ab<\/strong> between the specified minimum and maximum value using the arrow keys of the panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm the set value with the start \/ stop button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ext_fp_on.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5858\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Save the set value with <strong>\u00bbconfirm\u00ab<\/strong> and exit the dialog.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/confirm-frame.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3555\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading h5-grey-background\">How can the value being set, at which an external fuel pump should be switched off?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Function call:<\/strong> <em>generator &gt; fuel thresholds &gt; ext. FP off<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select option <strong>\u00bbext. FP off\u00ab<\/strong> and confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/menu_item_ext_fp_off.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5859\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set the value on the dialog page <strong>\u00bbext. FP off\u00ab<\/strong> between the specified minimum and maximum value using the arrow keys of the panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm the set value with the start \/ stop button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ext_fp_off.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5857\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Save the set value with <strong>\u00bbconfirm\u00ab<\/strong> and exit the dialog.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/confirm-frame.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3555\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Controls<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Symbol<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Function<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"71\" height=\"71\" class=\"wp-image-3016\" style=\"width: 71px;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/fpControl-arrow-up-10mm.jpg\"><\/td><td>\u00bbIncrease warning value\u00ab key. A long press on the button activates the rapid increase of the warning value.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"71\" height=\"71\" class=\"wp-image-3015\" style=\"width: 71px;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/fpControl-arrow-down-10mm.jpg\"><\/td><td>\u00bbDecrease warning value\u00ab key. A long press on the button activates the rapid decrease of the warning value.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"71\" height=\"71\" class=\"wp-image-3014\" style=\"width: 71px;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/fpControl-start-stop-10mm.jpg\"><\/td><td>\u00bbConfirm warning value\u00ab key.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\" class=\"wp-image-2536\" style=\"width: 56px;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/information_sbu_transparent_52px.png\"><br>\u00bbcancel\u00ab lets you exit the dialog without saving the set values. The previous values are retained.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading h5-grey-background\"> In which CAN message (PGN) is the fill level sent on the fpCAN?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/?page_id=3482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PGN<\/a> 65276 (0xFEFC hexadecimal), symbol \u00bbDD1\u00ab (\u00bbDash Display\u00ab).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/?page_id=3482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SPN<\/a> 96<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This PGN is sent in a 1000 ms cycle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading h5-grey-background\">Can the tank sensor also be used on generators with iControl2?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yes, the tank sensor can also be used on generators with iControl2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading h5-grey-background\">What needs to be considered for generators with iControl2?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The tank sensor must be connected to the fpCAN via the \u00bbfpControl CAN Interface &#8211; SAE J1939\u00ab (fpControl CI-SAE J1939) since no CB-G is available with the iGenerators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The level measured by the tank sensor is only available as information on the fpCAN for iGenerators. The iControl2 panel does not show the filling level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is <strong>no low filling level warning<\/strong> on iGenerators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"Download a PDF on this Topic. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.fischerpanda.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2020_05_14_Tank-level-sensor_J1939_Rev2.0-eng.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download a PDF on this Topic.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In order to monitor the level of the diesel fuel in the tank, you can integrate a tank sensor with SAE J1939-CAN interface in the fpCAN. 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