MDE-2714B

Universal Distribution Box

[D-Box (PA0261XXXXXXX)] Service Manual
November 2015

Introduction

Purpose
This manual provides information on the Universal Distribution Box
[D-Box (PA0261XXXXXXX)]. The D-Box provides either an interface between Gilbarco®
consoles and dispensing units with Two-wire Current Loop Interface (TWI) or between
Passport® controller and dispensing units or CRIND®s with RS-422 interface. This D-Box
works with all Gilbarco electronic fuel dispensing consoles and controllers.

Table of Contents
Topic Page
Introduction 1
Important Safety Information 4
Overview 6
Components of D-Box 7

Required Tools and Materials

Following tools and materials are required for installing the Universal D-Box:
• Multimeter
• Wire Strippers
• Small Slotted Blade Screwdriver
• Small Phillips® Screwdriver
• Needle Nose Pliers
• Wire Nuts

Related Kit
Kit Number Description
K93391-01 Pigtail Two-wire Cable Kit K93391-01

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Required Reading

WARNING
Where fuels are involved, you are working in a dangerous environment of gasoline,
gasoline vapor, and electricity. Failure to install this equipment in accordance with
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 30A and NFPA 70® could result in severe
injury or death.

Before installing the kits, read, understand, and follow:

• This manual.
• The National Electrical Code [NEC® (NFPA 70)].
• The automotive and marine service code (NFPA 30A).
• Any national, state, and local codes that may apply.

Failure to install the equipment in accordance with NFPA 30A and NFPA 70 may adversely
affect the safe use and operation of the system.

For installation in Canada the installer must read and understand this manual, Canadian
Standards Association (CSA) C22.1 (Canadian Electrical Code) and applicable federal,
provincial, and local codes and regulations.

Specifications
Following are the specifications of the Universal D-Box:
Dimensions
Height 7 13/16”
Width 16 9/32”
Depth 5 15/32”
Weight 5 lbs

Dedicated Isolated Ground Receptacle

USA/Canada 115 VAC nominal, 50/60 Hz
International 230 VAC nominal, 50/60 Hz

Current
0.5 A @ 115 VAC
0.25 A @ 230 VAC

Operating Environment
Minimum Temperature +32 °F (0 °C)
Maximum Temperature +130 °F (+55 °C)
Humidity 5-95% Rh (non-condensing)

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Related Documents
Document 
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MDE-2072 Transac® 12-G Installation Guide Communications Transac Products
Console
MDE-2383 Transac System 1000TM Installation Manual Transac Products
MDE-2537 PAMTM 1000 System Controller Installation Transac Products
MDE-2538 Pigtail Two-wire Cable Kit (K93391-01) Transac Products
MDE-2713 Universal Distribution Box Installation Manual • Advantage and Legacy
• G-SITE®
• POS Peripheral

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Term Description
CRIND Card Reader in Dispenser
CSA Canadian Standards Association
D-Box Distribution Box
G-CAT ™ Gilbarco-Card Authorization Terminal
GND Ground
GOLD Gilbarco Online Documentation
LED Light Emitting Diode
MPU Microprocessor Unit
MTA Mass Terminal Assembly
NEC The National Electrical Code
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PCA Printed Circuit Assembly
POS Point of Sale
TAC Technical Assistance Center
VDC Voltage Direct Current

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Important Safety Information

Notes: 1) Save this Important Safety Information section Read the Manual
in a readily accessible location. Read, understand, and follow this manual and any other labels
or related materials supplied with this equipment. If you do not
2) Although DEF is non-flammable, Diesel is
understand a procedure, call a Gilbarco Authorized Service
flammable. Therefore, for DEF cabinets that are
Contractor or call the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at 
attached to Diesel dispensers, follow all the
1-800-743-7501. It is imperative to your safety and the safety of
notes in this section that pertain to flammable others to understand the procedures before beginning work.
fuels.

Follow the Regulations
This section introduces the hazards and safety precautions
Applicable information is available in National Fire Protection
associated with installing, inspecting, maintaining, or servicing
Association (NFPA) 30A; Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing
this product. Before performing any task on this product, read
Facilities and Repair Garages, NFPA 70; National Electrical
this safety information and the applicable sections in this
Code (NEC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration
manual, where additional hazards and safety precautions for
(OSHA) regulations and federal, state, and local codes. All
your task will be found. Fire, explosion, electrical shock, or
these regulations must be followed. Failure to install, inspect,
pressure release could occur and cause death or serious injury,
maintain, or service this equipment in accordance with these
if these safe service procedures are not followed.
codes, regulations, and standards may lead to legal citations
with penalties or affect the safe use and operation of the
Preliminary Precautions equipment.
You are working in a potentially dangerous environment of
flammable fuels, vapors, and high voltage or pressures. Only
Replacement Parts
trained or authorized individuals knowledgeable in the related
Use only genuine Gilbarco replacement parts and retrofit kits on
procedures should install, inspect, maintain, or service this
your pump/dispenser. Using parts other than genuine Gilbarco
equipment.
replacement parts could create a safety hazard and violate local
regulations.
Emergency Total Electrical Shut-Off
The first and most important information you must know is how
to stop all fuel flow to the pump/dispenser and island. Locate the Safety Symbols and Warning Words
switch or circuit breakers that shut off all power to all fueling This section provides important information about warning
equipment, dispensing devices, and Submerged Turbine symbols and boxes.
Pumps (STPs). Alert Symbol

! ! WARNING
The EMERGENCY STOP, ALL STOP, and This safety alert symbol is used in this manual and on
PUMP STOP buttons at the cashier’s station warning labels to alert you to a precaution which must be
WILL NOT shut off electrical power to the  followed to prevent potential personal safety hazards. Obey
pump/dispenser. This means that even if you safety directives that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
activate these stops, fuel may continue to flow or death.
uncontrolled. Signal Words
These signal words used in this manual and on warning labels
You must use the TOTAL ELECTRICAL  tell you the seriousness of particular safety hazards. The
SHUT-OFF in the case of an emergency and not precautions below must be followed to prevent death, injury, or
the console’s ALL STOP and PUMP STOP or damage to the equipment:
similar keys. DANGER: Alerts you to a hazard or unsafe practice
! which will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Alerts you to a hazard or unsafe practice
Total Electrical Shut-Off Before Access ! that could result in death or serious injury.
Any procedure that requires access to electrical components or CAUTION with Alert symbol: Designates a hazard or
the electronics of the dispenser requires total electrical shut off ! unsafe practice which may result in minor injury.
of that unit. Understand the function and location of this switch CAUTION without Alert symbol: Designates a hazard or
or circuit breaker before inspecting, installing, maintaining, or unsafe practice which may result in property or
servicing Gilbarco equipment. equipment damage.

Evacuating, Barricading, and Shutting Off

Any procedure that requires access to the pump/dispenser or
Working With Fuels and Electrical Energy
STPs requires the following actions:
Prevent Explosions and Fires
Fuels and their vapors will explode or burn, if ignited. Spilled or
leaking fuels cause vapors. Even filling customer tanks will
cause potentially dangerous vapors in the vicinity of the
• An evacuation of all unauthorized persons and vehicles dispenser or island.
from the work area
• Use of safety tape, cones, or barricades at the affected DEF is non-flammable. Therefore, explosion and fire safety
unit(s) warnings do not apply to DEF lines.
• A total electrical shut-off of the affected unit(s)

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No Open Fire In an Emergency
Inform Emergency Personnel
Compile the following information and inform emergency
Open flames from matches, lighters, welding torches, personnel:
or other sources can ignite fuels and their vapors. • Location of accident (for example, address, front/back of
No Sparks - No Smoking building, and so on)
• Nature of accident (for example, possible heart attack, run
over by car, burns, and so on)
• Age of victim (for example, baby, teenager, middle-age,
Sparks from starting vehicles, starting, or using power tools, elderly)
burning cigarettes, cigars, or pipes can also ignite fuels and • Whether or not victim has received first aid (for example,
their vapors. Static electricity, including an electrostatic charge stopped bleeding by pressure, and so on)
on your body, can cause a spark sufficient to ignite fuel vapors. • Whether or not a victim has vomited (for example, if
Every time you get out of a vehicle, touch the metal of your swallowed or inhaled something, and so on)
vehicle, to discharge any electrostatic charge before you
approach the dispenser island. ! WARNING
Gasoline/DEF ingested may cause
Working Alone unconsciousness and burns to internal organs.
It is highly recommended that someone who is capable of Do not induce vomiting. Keep airway open.
rendering first aid be present during servicing. Familiarize Oxygen may be needed at scene. Seek medical
yourself with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) methods, if advice immediately.
you work with or around high voltages. This information is
available from the American Red Cross. Always advise the ! WARNING
station personnel about where you will be working, and caution DEF generates ammonia gas at higher temperatures.
them not to activate power while you are working on the When opening enclosed panels, allow the unit to air out to
equipment. Use the OSHA Lockout/Tagout procedures. If you avoid breathing vapors.
are not familiar with this requirement, refer to this information in If respiratory difficulties develop, move victim away from
the service manual and OSHA documentation. source of exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist,
seek medical attention.
Working With Electricity Safely
Ensure that you use safe and established practices in working ! WARNING
with electrical devices. Poorly wired devices may cause a fire,
Gasoline inhaled may cause unconsciousness
explosion, or electrical shock. Ensure that grounding
and burns to lips, mouth, and lungs. Keep airway
connections are properly made. Take care that sealing devices
open. Seek medical advice immediately.
and compounds are in place. Ensure that you do not pinch
wires when replacing covers. Follow OSHA Lockout/Tagout
requirements. Station employees and service contractors need ! WARNING
to understand and comply with this program completely to Gasoline/DEF spilled in eyes may cause burns to
ensure safety while the equipment is down. eye tissue. Irrigate eyes with water for
approximately 15 minutes. Seek medical advice
Hazardous Materials immediately.
Some materials present inside electronic enclosures may
present a health hazard if not handled correctly. Ensure that ! WARNING
you clean hands after handling equipment. Do not place any Gasoline/DEF spilled on skin may cause burns.
equipment in the mouth. Wash area thoroughly with clear water.
Seek medical advice immediately.
! WARNING
The pump/dispenser contains a chemical known to the ! WARNING
State of California to cause cancer. DEF is mildly corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and
clothing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety
showers are close to the work location. Seek medical
! WARNING advice/recommended treatment if DEF spills into eyes.
IMPORTANT: Oxygen may be needed at scene if gasoline has
The pump/dispenser contains a chemical known to the
been ingested or inhaled. Seek medical advice immediately.
State of California to cause birth defects or other
Lockout/Tagout
reproductive harm.
Lockout/Tagout covers servicing and maintenance of machines
and equipment in which the unexpected energization or 
start-up of the machine(s) or equipment or release of stored
energy could cause injury to employees or personnel. 
Lockout/Tagout applies to all mechanical, hydraulic, chemical,
or other energy, but does not cover electrical hazards. Subpart
S of 29 CFR Part 1910 - Electrical Hazards, 29 CFR Part
1910.333 contains specific Lockout/Tagout provision for
electrical hazards.

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Overview
The Universal D-Box provides either an interface between:
• Gilbarco consoles and dispensing units with TWI or
• Between Passport controller and dispensing units or
• CRINDs with RS-422 interface

The distribution board(s) are configured with jumpers for either the TWI or RS-422 interface.
The proper interface connector(s) to the controller is provided based on the model number of
the Universal D-Box. This Universal D-Box works with all Gilbarco electronic fuel dispensing
consoles and controllers.

Note: Interface cables between the D-Box and the console/controller are not included, and
must be ordered separately. For information on proper length and type of cable, refer to
MDE-2713 Universal Distribution Box (D-Box) Installation Manual.

The D-Box houses the power supply transformer and a removable tray with one or two Printed
Circuit Assembly (PCA)s. The T17651 PCA contains a power supply, an opto-coupled current
loop interface, an RS-422 interface, eight dispenser current loops, and automatic isolation
circuitry. Two 4-channel Mass Terminal Assembly (MTA) pigtails are provided for each
circuit board for field wiring.

Similarly, M14301 PCA contains power supply, opto-coupled current loop interface, an RS-
422 interface, 16 dispenser current loops, and automatic isolation circuitry. All field wires will
be terminated directly on box type connectors and there is no need of MTA pigtails.

Each data loop for both boards have current regulation and automatic isolation circuitry. The
dispenser data loop drivers operate from an unregulated 12 V DC supply at 45 mA for
dispensers and CRINDs, or 20 mA for G-CATs.

Notes: 1) Ensure that the boards are properly configured for 20 mA current loops when you
are connecting the G-CATs to Universal D-Box to avoid any damage to the G-CAT
Microprocessor Unit (MPU) boards.

2) Each Distribution Board (T17651) must be dedicated for use with either dispensing
units, CRINDs, G-CATs, or (in the case of Transac System 1000 multiple consoles)
consoles. On the distribution board mixing of the equipment are not allowed.

3) The M14301 Board contains two sections - A&B. Each section can handle eight
loops. Each section must be dedicated for use with either dispensing units, CRINDs,
G-CATs or consoles. On the distribution board mixing of the equipment is not
allowed on any of the sections.

4) You can connect only one dispenser, CRIND, or G-CAT to any one data loop channel.
The wiring length between the D-Box and the dispenser, CRIND, or G-CAT must not
exceed 2,600 feet, and must contain a stranded or solid 14 AWG wire. Daisy chaining
is not allowed with this unit. For Transac System 1000 three or four console
installation, or for installing console data wiring into conduit, refer to MDE-2538
Pigtail Two-wire Cable Kit (K93391-01).

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Components of D-Box
Each distribution board contains the following:
• Power supply
• TWI
• RS-422 interface
• Eight dispenser loop drive circuits with auto-isolation (T17651) or sixteen dispenser loop
drive circuits with auto-isolation (M14301)

Both input interfaces provide opto-coupled isolation between the controller and the dispensers.
The dispenser loop drive is configured in a star drive and operates from 12 V DC at 45 mA for
dispensers and CRINDs or 20 mA for G-CATs.

Power Supply Circuit

Each board has two separate isolated power supply sections. One section is to provide 
voltage for the dispenser loop drivers (and associated logic) while the other section provides
the voltage to operate the RS-422 interface. Each section uses a separate winding on the 
secondary of the transformer.

The dispenser loop drivers are powered from the filtered, but unregulated, 12 VDC. The
unregulated 12 V may be between + 9 and + 15 VDC because of AC line variations. This
unregulated 12 VDC is also regulated down to + 5 VDC for the loop driver logic.

The RS-422 section is powered from the 10 V secondary of the transformer. The unregulated
10 V may be between + 7 and + 13 VDC because of AC line variations. This voltage is
rectified and filtered to provide the input current for the opto-couplers when the RS-422
interface is used. This filtered voltage is also regulated down to the + 5 VDC for the RS-422
driver.

The following three test points are provided for T17651 Board:
• RS +10 (unregulated + 10 VDC)
• RS + 5 (regulated + 5 VDC)
• RS GND (reference)

In case of M14301 Board above test points are brought to a header. Following are header 
TP1-7 details:
• RS_422_5 VDC (+ 5 VDC)
• RS_422_GND (RS-422 Ground)
• RS_422_RAW_DC (unregulated +10 VDC)
• VCCA (TWI + 5 VDC)
• VCCB (TWI + 5 VDC)
• GND (TWI Ground)
• VSS (TWI unregulated +12 VDC)

Notes: 1) These supplies are isolated. You must use the ground associated with the voltage test
points to obtain meaningful readings.
2) If the D-Box has two Distribution Boards (T17651), you will need to check the test
points on both boards to ensure that all required voltages are present.

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Controller Interface (TWI)

The distribution board accepts current loop signals from a controlling device (console)
through P102 (T17651 Board) or P102A/B (M14301 Board). These signals are isolated by
opto-coupled isolators. The distribution board converts these signals into control voltages 
for driving the dispensing unit current loops.

The data from the dispenser current loops is converted to a control voltage, which in turn
controls the current isolators.

The following three status indicators Light Emitting Diodes (LED)s are provided:
• Reverse Loop
• Point of Sale (POS) Transmit
• Pump Transmit

Reverse Loop
Lights if the input current loop from the controller are connected with reversed polarities.
Reverse Loop
T17651 Board - LED CR37
M14301Board - LED D18 (A)
LED D21 (B)

POS Transmit
Lights if current is flowing through the input loop. This LED will blink rapidly when data is
present.
POS Transmit
T17651 Board - LED CR39
M14301Board - LED D19 (A)
LED D22 (B)

Pump Transmit
Blinks rapidly when dispenser data is being received.
Pump Transmit
T17651 Board - LED CR38
M14301Board - LED D17 (A)
LED D20 (B)

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Controller Interface (RS-422)

The RS-422 Interface converts the 5 V signals (used by Passport controllers) to the 45 mA
required by the opto-coupled isolators.

The three status LEDs - Reverse Loop, POS Transmit, and Pump Transmit operate in the same
manner as with the TWI interface.

Notes: 1) During new installation and when replacing boards, verify jump jack settings for the
proper site configuration. Prior to applying power, refer to MDE-2713 Universal
Distribution Box Installation Manual.
2) If G-CATs are connected to boards configured for 45 mA operation, the MPU boards
will be damaged.

Current Loop Interface

The dispenser current regulator section ensures that the proper current (selected by the 
45 mA/20 mA jumper) flows through the loops. All dispensers and CRINDs must have the
distribution board set for 45 mA. The loop voltage will vary with changes in the AC line
voltage, but should always be between + 9 VDC and +15 VDC (Open Loop). When dispensers
are connected, and operating normally, the voltage reading across the loop will be about 
1.5 VDC (pulsing).

There is one indicator LED for each current loop. The LED status can be interpreted as:
Current Loop Interface - LED Status
ON Open current loop or isolate
OFF Current loop OK, no data transmission
FLASHING Normal operation, data being transmitted. (The LED normally appears to be
dimly lit. This is because it is flashing so fast it cannot be detected).

Current Loop Test

To verify the dispenser/G-CAT current loop setting for proper settings, proceed as follows:

1 Disconnect the field wiring connectors from the board.

2 If the unit is set for TWI input, change to RS-422 and remove JP14 (for T17651 Board) or
JP17A/B (for M14301). For more information on jumper settings, refer to MDE-2713
Universal Distribution Box Installation Manual.

3 Set multimeter for current (mA) measurement.

4 Set NORMAL/ISOLATE jumpers to NORMAL.

Note: When jumpers are set to isolate; there is no voltage on the “+” pin of the MTA
connector.

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5 Connect the positive meter lead to the “+” pin of any output channel. Connect the negative
meter lead to the corresponding “-” pin. Measure the current:
• 45 mA - meter should show 42 to 48 mA.
• 20 mA - meter should show 18 to 24 mA.

6 If unit is intended for TWI input, change jumpers from RS-422.

7 Replace JP14 (for T17651 Board) or JP17A/B (for M14301).

8 Replace field wiring connectors. Set NORMAL/ISOLATE jumpers for each channel.

CRIND®, G-SITE®, Gilbarco®, Passport®, and Transac® are registered trademarks of Gilbarco Inc. G-CAT™, PAM™, and System 1000™ are
trademarks of Gilbarco Inc. GOLDSM is a service mark of Gilbarco Inc. NEC® and NFPA 70® are registered trademarks of the National Fire
Protection Association. Phillips® is a registered trademark of Phillips Screw Company.

© 2015 Gilbarco Inc.

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