Veeder-Root TLS-450PLUS and TLS4 alarms

What each alarm means, and what the store can do.

Updated October 18, 2026

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  • No screen? Press the red ALARM RESET button on the front.

Tank alarms

Tank alarms: what each message means and what to do
On the screenWhat it meansWhat to doManual
Annual Test Needed AlarmA yearly 0.1 gph leak test of a tank or line didn’t run in time.Schedule the leak test.577014-243, p. 2
Annual Test Needed WarningA yearly 0.1 gph leak test of a tank or line didn’t run in time.Schedule the leak test.577014-243, p. 2
Annual Leak Test Fail AlarmThe tank failed its yearly 0.1 gph leak test.More on this alarmRerun the test once. Fails again? Call a tech.577014-243, p. 2
Cold Temperature WarningThe tank probe is colder than -4°F.Clears when the temperature is back in range.577014-243, p. 2
CSLD Rate Increase WarningToo much liquid leaked into the tank during a test.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 2
Delivery Needed WarningFuel dropped below the reorder level set in the monitor.More on this alarmCall for a delivery.577014-243, p. 3
Density Offset WarningThe probe’s density reading is off. Its float may be dirty.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 3
Density WarningThe fuel’s density is outside the tank’s set limits.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 3
Fuel Quality AlarmThere may be water or separated fuel in the tank.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 4
Gross Leak Test Fail AlarmThe tank failed a 3 gph leak test.More on this alarmRerun the test once. Fails again? Call a tech.577014-243, p. 4
HRM Reconciliation AlarmFuel sold and fuel measured don’t match over 24 hours.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 4
High Product AlarmThe tank is fuller than the limit set in the monitor.More on this alarmNo more deliveries until fuel is sold.577014-243, p. 5
High Water AlarmWater in the tank is over the alarm limit.More on this alarmHave the water taken out.577014-243, p. 5
High Water WarningWater in the tank is over the warning limit.More on this alarmHave the water taken out.577014-243, p. 5
Invalid Fuel LevelFuel is so low the probe can’t read it.More on this alarmCall for a delivery.577014-243, p. 5
Leak AlarmA tank leak test failed.More on this alarmRerun the test once. Fails again? Call a tech.577014-243, p. 5
Leak Test ActiveA tank leak test is running.Don’t sell from that tank until it clears.577014-243, p. 5
Low Product AlarmFuel is below the low limit set in the monitor.More on this alarmCall for a delivery.577014-243, p. 6
Low Temperature AlarmThe tank probe is colder than -4°F.Clears when the temperature is back in range.577014-243, p. 6
Maximum Product AlarmThe tank is over its maximum level.More on this alarmStop the delivery. No more until fuel is sold.577014-243, p. 6
Missing Delivery Ticket WarningA delivery’s ticket wasn’t entered at the monitor.Enter the delivery ticket.577014-243, p. 7
No CSLD Idle Time WarningNot enough idle time in 24 hours to run the leak test.Stop selling from that tank until the test ends.577014-243, p. 7
Overfill AlarmFuel is over the fill limit. The tank may overflow.More on this alarmStop the delivery. Check for spills.577014-243, p. 7
Periodic Test Needed AlarmA 0.2 gph leak test of a tank or line didn’t run in time.Schedule the leak test.577014-243, p. 7
Periodic Test Needed WarningA 0.2 gph leak test of a tank or line didn’t run in time.Schedule the leak test.577014-243, p. 7
Periodic Leak Test Fail AlarmThe tank failed a 0.2 gph leak test.More on this alarmCan stop salesRerun the test once. Fails again? Call a tech.577014-243, p. 7
Probe OutThe tank’s probe or its wiring has failed.More on this alarmCall a tech.577014-243, p. 7
Siphon Break Active WarningA siphon break valve closed the manifold for a tank test.Nothing. It clears by itself.577014-243, p. 9
Sudden Loss AlarmThe fuel level dropped while no fuel was being sold.More on this alarmCheck for a big leak. Call a tech.577014-243, p. 9

Line leak alarms

Line leak alarms: what each message means and what to do
On the screenWhat it meansWhat to doManual
Annual Line Test Fail AlarmA line failed its yearly 0.1 gph leak test.More on this alarmCan stop salesCall a tech.577014-243, p. 2
Continuous Handle On AlarmA pump handle signal has been on for hours.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 2
Fuel Out AlarmFuel is below 10 inches. The pump can’t run.More on this alarmStops salesCall for a delivery.577014-243, p. 3
Gross Test Fail AlarmA line failed its 3 gph leak test.More on this alarmCan stop salesCall a tech.577014-243, p. 4
Line Equipment AlarmThe line’s pressure-measuring equipment has a fault.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 5
Line OutA pump or device fault keeps this line from working.Stops salesCall a tech.577014-243, p. 5
Low Pressure AlarmLine pressure dropped during a sale.Can stop salesThe next sale restarts the pump.577014-243, p. 6
No Backfill ProtectA probe is out, so a tank on this line could overfill unseen.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 7
Periodic Test Fail AlarmA line failed its 0.2 gph leak test.More on this alarmCan stop salesCall a tech.577014-243, p. 7
Sensor Open AlarmThe line’s pressure sensor reads below -8 psi.Can stop salesCall a tech.577014-243, p. 8
ShutdownThe monitor shut this line after a failed test or an alarm.More on this alarmStops salesCall a tech.577014-243, p. 9

Sump, pan and tank wall sensors

Sump, pan and tank wall sensors: what each message means and what to do
On the screenWhat it meansWhat to doManual
Fuel AlarmA sensor found fuel where it watches: a sump, pan or tank wall.More on this alarmCall a tech.577014-243, p. 3
High Liquid Alarmsump or pan sensorLiquid is 8 in. deep in a dispenser pan or 10 in. in a sump.More on this alarmFollow your store’s alarm steps now.577014-243, p. 4
High Liquid Alarmbrine sensor in a tank wallThe brine level in the tank wall is rising. Liquid may be getting in.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 4
High Liquid Alarm3-wire sensorThe sensor found a high liquid level.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 4
Liquid WarningLiquid is 1 in. deep in a dispenser pan or sump.More on this alarmFollow your store’s alarm steps now.577014-243, p. 5
Low Liquid AlarmThe brine level in the tank wall dropped. A wall may have a hole.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 5
Mag Sensor Communication AlarmA Mag sensor or its wiring has failed.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 6
Mag Sensor Fault AlarmA Mag sensor reading went past its set limit.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 6
Mag Sensor Fuel AlarmA Mag sensor found fuel past its alarm limit.More on this alarmCall a tech.577014-243, p. 6
Mag Sensor Fuel WarningA Mag sensor found fuel past its warning limit.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 6
Mag Sensor High Liquid AlarmA Mag sensor found liquid past its alarm limit.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 6
Mag Sensor High Liquid WarningA Mag sensor found liquid past its warning limit.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 6
Mag Sensor Install AlarmA Mag sensor isn’t sitting in the right position.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 6
Mag Sensor Low Liquid AlarmA Mag sensor’s liquid level fell past its alarm limit.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 6
Mag Sensor Low Liquid WarningA Mag sensor’s liquid level fell past its warning limit.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 6
Mag Sensor Temperature WarningIt’s too hot or too cold for the sensor (-40 to 122°F).Clears when the temperature is back in range.577014-243, p. 6
Mag Sensor Water AlarmA Mag sensor found water past its alarm limit.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 6
Mag Sensor Water WarningA Mag sensor found water past its warning limit.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 6
Sensor Out AlarmA sensor is unplugged, faulty or set up wrong.More on this alarmCall a tech.577014-243, p. 8
Short AlarmA sensor or its wiring has shorted.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 9
Water Out AlarmGroundwater fell below the sensor, so it can’t do its job.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 9

Submersible pump

Submersible pump: what each message means and what to do
On the screenWhat it meansWhat to doManual
Capacitor FailingThe pump controller reports a failing capacitor.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 2
Comm Error FaultRepeated errors talking to a pump controller.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 2
Comm Out AlarmA pump controller stopped answering the monitor.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 2
Dry RunThe pump ran dry while the fuel was low.More on this alarmGet a delivery. It restarts by itself.577014-243, p. 3
Extended RunThe pump has run longer than its set limit.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 3
High TemperatureThe pump controller is too hot.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 4
L2 OpenThe pump controller lost one of its power lines.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 5
Load UnbalancedThe motor draws uneven current on its power lines.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 5
Locked RotorThe pump motor is jammed.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 5
Open CircuitThe pump motor’s circuit is broken.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 7
OverloadThe motor may be jammed. Franklin controllers call it this.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 7
Over SpeedThe pump is running faster than it should.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 7
Over VoltageThe power to the pump is too high.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 7
Pc Address 0 FoundA pump controller is set to an invalid address.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 7
Probe Out/Line OutA tank probe failed, so the monitor shut the line.More on this alarmStops salesCall a tech.577014-243, p. 8
Pump Controller Comm Out AlarmA pump controller keeps timing out.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 8
Pump DisabledAn automatic event turned this pump off.Stops salesNothing. It clears by itself.577014-243, p. 8
Pump Inlet BlockedThe pump is drawing too little power, but the tank isn’t low.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 8
Pump Out AlarmA device fault stopped this pump.Stops salesCall a tech.577014-243, p. 8
Relay FaultThe pump controller’s relay has failed.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 8
Short CircuitThe pump’s wiring has a short.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 9
UncalibratedThe pump controller was never calibrated.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 9
UnderloadThe pump is drawing too little power.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 9
Under VoltageThe power to the pump is too low.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 9
Unknown FaultThe pump controller sent a fault the monitor doesn’t know.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 9
Voltage UnbalancedThe pump’s power lines are uneven.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 9

Tank monitor, printer and inputs

Tank monitor, printer and inputs: what each message means and what to do
On the screenWhat it meansWhat to doManual
Autodial Failed AlarmThe monitor couldn’t reach a remote receiver.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 2
Communications AlarmA device stopped talking to the tank monitor.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 2
Email Failed AlarmThe monitor couldn’t send an alarm email.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 3
Freeze WarningRecirculation didn’t start: a pump or line is turned off.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 3
Generator OffThe backup generator shut off. Leak tests started again.Nothing. It clears by itself.577014-243, p. 4
Generator OnThe backup generator came on. Leak tests paused.Nothing. It clears by itself.577014-243, p. 4
High Temp Recirc WarningA recirculated line is warmer than its set limit.Clears when the temperature is back in range.577014-243, p. 4
iButton Fault AlarmThe monitor’s iButton key is damaged. Most screens lock in 10 days.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 5
iButton Fault WarningThe monitor’s iButton key is damaged.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 5
Input AlarmA device wired to the monitor changed state.Check the device wired to this input.577014-243, p. 5
Low Temp Recirc WarningA recirculated line is colder than its set limit.Clears when the temperature is back in range.577014-243, p. 6
No Dial Tone AlarmThe monitor’s phone line has no dial tone.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 7
Printer Out Of PaperThe printer is out of paper.More on this alarmPut in a new paper roll.577014-243, p. 7
Printer ErrorThe printer’s roller release is open.More on this alarmPush the printer’s release lever up.577014-243, p. 7
Recirculation Fault AlarmRecirculation stopped: a pump or line is turned off.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 8
Setup Data WarningA device’s setup in the monitor is wrong or missing.Call a tech.577014-243, p. 8
Temp Control High Temp WarningA temperature-controlled spot is too warm.Clears when the temperature is back in range.577014-243, p. 9
Temp Control Low Temp WarningA temperature-controlled spot is too cold.Clears when the temperature is back in range.577014-243, p. 9

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Sources: Veeder-Root 577014-243, Rev C (2026).

Rows checked against the manual October 18, 2026.

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