New TankScan Remote Monitoring System Eliminates Hassles Of Manual Stored-Liquid Inventory Management, Improves Cost Efficiency
Unique Micropower Impulse Radar (MIR) measurement technology simplifies installation and use, contributes to fast return on investment
The new TankScan TS7000 remote level-monitoring system measures levels of chemicals, fuel oil, petroleum and other liquids stored in tanks and sends tank-level data to inventory managers. Compared to manual level-measuring methods, remote monitoring offers faster and easier access to the information needed for planning least-cost routing and preventing costly run-outs. Based on unique Micropower Impulse Radar (MIR) measurement technology, the TankScan system is easy to install and use, which helps provide a fast return on investment.
The TankScan TS7000 system includes battery-powered tank-level monitors, one or more controllers, and software that provides tank-level data via a local PC or web-based platform. The in-tank monitors measure liquid levels and wirelessly transmit the data to the local controller, which can monitor over 30 tanks within 1,000 feet. Data on the controller is then transmitted to the TankScan software platform where system users can manage inventories and keep customers informed – instead of relying on inefficient and unreliable manual tank measurements.
The level-measurement technology used by the TankScan system—Micropower Impulse Radar (MIR)—has no moving parts, which simplifies installation, offers lower costs compared to other measurement technologies and reduces the need for ongoing maintenance. The in-tank probe is unaffected by vapors or hazardous chemicals, which makes the TankScan system compatible with nearly any type of stored liquid.
"The new TankScan TS7000 remote monitoring system is very easy to install and use," says Kurt Carpenter, TankScan product manager. "I think most people understand the benefits of automated tank-level monitoring, but they may have concerns about the time it takes to fully realize these benefits. The beauty of the new TankScan system is that it's remarkably simple yet extremely effective, so the return on investment is almost immediate."
A wide range of controller communications options – including analog phone, USB, Ethernet, cellular and satellite – make it easy to tailor the system to available communications capabilities. Two software options are available for displaying and interpreting tank-level data: a local solution installed on a single PC (TankScan Local) or a web-based solution that can be accessed from any computer with Internet access (TankScan Global).
About TankScan
TankScan is a product of ATEK Products, LLC, a manufacturer of a wide range of sensing, security and safety solutions for industrial and commercial applications. For more information, visit www.TankScan.com.
The TankScan TS7000 system includes: 1) MIR-based fluid measurement devices that measure tank levels; 2) one or more controllers that receives data from multiple measurement devices; and 3) software that provides tank-level managers with the critical data needed to plan least-cost routing and avoid run outs.
The new TankScan TS7000 remote level- monitoring system is easy to install and reduces costs of stored-liquid inventory maintenance.
SOURCE: TankScan