Issue link: https://geospatial.trimble.com/en/resources/i/1415432
Tank height and type. Tank capacity. Pressure. Temperature readings. Fill event history and draw rate. Critical thresholds and alarms. Most remote tank monitoring partners integrate with the industry's common back office software packages and offer API integration for the hardware and software setup. This is helpful in meeting the desired reporting goals, primarily if the customer engages in more traditional business practices, works in silos, or they have not yet invested in addressing their digital strategy. Installation made easy Installation of tank level gauges has come a long way with the use of mobile applications and cloud-based platforms. It is typically straightforward and can take less than 30 min. per tank, which is helpful when customers want to install multiple gauges at once but cannot afford the downtime. The mobile application includes some useful features during installation, such as taking a photo of the container and verifying that the set-up happened correctly, which will help eliminate the need to go back after the installation. There are a couple of things that need to happen before the hardware installation to ensure the accuracy of the data from the start. Customers need to record specific details about each tank on which they plan on installing a device during the set-up phase. This includes tank location, the height, the type of product it contains, capacity of the tank, and an estimated current level. For some tanks, it is usually as simple as opening the tank monitor device with a screwdriver at the lid, connecting the battery that provides the cellular signal, looking for an LED light that confirms the unit is working and then closing the lid. Now, the installer can slowly lower the sensor, which usually looks like a cable that drops directly into the tank. The cable is affixed to the monitoring unit which screws right onto the opening of the tank. Most remote tank monitoring partners provide 'how-to' videos on their website, so technicians can view it on their mobile device during installation. However, applications used for the production of natural gas or oil refining may require a little more than a screwdriver so it is best to consult with an experienced remote tank monitoring partner that can offer options for multi-facility installation or large-scale roll-outs. All about the data One of the main reasons companies invest in remote tank monitoring is because of the insight they obtain from these small, yet extremely robust pieces of equipment. Tank level gauges can be set to report on a number of features including fill level, draw rates, critical thresholds, and more. The reporting features are set up Gallbergweg 21 | 59929 Brilon, Germany F +49 2961 50714 | info@rembe.de | www.rembe.de Inc. 3809 Beam Road Suite K | Charlotte, NC 28217, USA F +1 704 716 7025 | info@rembe.us | www.rembe.us Your Specialist for PRESSURE RELIEF SOLUTIONS T +49 2961 7405-0 T +1 704 716 7022 Consulting. Engineering. Products. Service. © REMBE® | All rights reserved