Diesel Tank Monitoring Solution
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CASE STUDY REMOTE DIESEL TANK MONITORING Solid Applied Technologies Ltd. 40, Hutzot Hayotzer St, Ashkelon 78170, Israel

Solid Applied Technologies (SolidAT) is proposing its solution for remote Diesel tank monitoring SolidAT solution is based on two-components: GaugerGSM and GaugerNET: • GaugerGSM - non-contact ultrasonic level sensor integrated with GSM cellular communication modem which is installed on each tank. An optional component is GPS receiver integrated in GaugerGSM (GaugerGPS) to provide location information for mobile • GaugerNET - a web monitoring server presenting graphs, charts, maps and alerts for each of the tanks. GaugerNET is offered as a managed service. SolidAT also offers software or...

Solid Applied Technologies Ltd. 40, Hutzot Hayotzer St, Ashkelon 78170, Israel

Solid Applied Technologies Ltd (SolidAT) is an Israeli manufacturer and developer of advanced ultrasonic level meters and remote level monitoring solutions. The company is operating in this field for more than ten years. SolidAT is selling its products worldwide through a chain of distributors, system integrators and partners. SolidAT partners benefit from private labeling, OEM products and part kits for self-assembly. SolidAT operates a 1,000 SQM manufacturing plant incorporating assembly lines, quality assurance facilities, warehouse and ultrasonic testing areas. Testing facilities...

2. REMOTE MONITORING ARCHITECTURE Schematic of the overall architecture is depicted in the next figure: With this architecture SolidAT is responding to user queries such as: • How much diesel oil do we have at each site and what is our total inventory? • Is there a tank with low level that is to be refilled immediately? • Is there a sudden drop in level that indicates large leakage or theft? • Did the tanker operator report a correct refilling time and quantity? • Is the tanker route well planned or time is wasted? • Will our Gensets have enough fuel when mains power fail? Much of the data...

GaugerGSM is an integrated ultrasonic level sensor with GSM cellular modem. GaugerGSM communication highlights: • Periodic reports and immediate alerts for special events. • Reports of Level, Volume, Temperature, Input voltage, GSM signal strength. • Data is transmitted by SMS or GPRS and integrated with GaugerNET or third party SCADA. GaugerGSM is a robust sensor benefiting from its core ultrasonic technology: • Measurement range is up to 8m (26') and extremely short dead-zone of 15cm (6"). • Non-contact measurement and no moving parts exhibiting minimal maintenance. • Sensor is coated...

3.1 Operation in explosive atmospheres GaugerGSM is available in ATEX and lECEx approved models certified for use in explosive atmospheres. System is certified Intrinsic Safe and approved for operation with a SIM card which does not require special encapsulation process (as offered by some high-end competitor products). This feature greatly reduces one-time costs, maintenance costs and general project 3.2 Enabling cellular communication in tough conditions Solid Applied Technologies gained wide experience in enabling cellular communications in low coverage areas. The following are some...

3.4 Tank installation photos Solid Applied Technologies Ltd. 40, Hutzot Hayotzer St, Ashkelon 78170, Israel info(S solidAT.com

GaugerNET is a web monitoring server incorporating two main tasks: • Listening to messages from fielded GaugerGSM sensors (Sensor Listener) • Presenting field data to authorized users (Web Monitor) Users can monitor their sites anywhere and anytime using any standard web browser. Browsing can be initiated from a desktop, laptop or even smartphone while on the move. Activity can be tracked up-to-the-minute for each individual site. Overall project performance and statistics can Graphic charts are available for diesel level, temperature, GSM signal strength at the site, power input and site...

Typical Level/Volume details and trends are illustrated in the next chart. Installation in this case is a 1000 liter tank that feeds a generator. Reporting interval is 3 minutes. Gradual reduction of diesel is observed from which average consumption can be concluded. LOCI - 1030 L -ank - gradual cecrscsa in levai over 7 days Rapid variances in this installation are about +/-1 liter as can viewed on the following graph. LOCI - 4-hour window, volume varianee less than liter Solid Applied Technologies Ltd. 40, Hutzot Hayotzer St, Ashkelon 78170, Israel

The next chart presents RSSI (cellular received signal strength) which can vary between 2 and 32 (low to high). RSSI at urban areas is not constant but varies with the time of day and may affected by events occurring nearby the site. RSSI level of 8 or below requires improvement steps to be taken at this location. C_09Z - Beer-Sh eva (Win g ate - Soroka Center) The next chart presents measured temperature across the day at a site exhibiting high temperatures (approaching 40°C afternoon). GaugerGSM handles varying temperatures from several different aspects: (1) Product is designed to...

5. SOUDAT PROPOSAL STRUCTURE Solid Applied Technologies offers complete field site hardware and web monitoring service (or software interface for third party monitoring software). List of available items: Not included are SIM cards with SMS/GPRS service or installation accessories. GSM coverage and power supply are required at each site. Solid Applied Technologies Ltd. 40, Hutzot Hayotzer St, Ashkelon 78170, Israel