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How TD-BLE enhanced fuel monitoring at underground storage tanks

Country: India
Client: Company with its own gas stations
Integrator: MOBA
Equipment:

Escort TD-BLE, MOBA GPS Tracker, MOBA software

Issue

MOBA was tasked with providing a system to monitor the fuel filled into and dispensed from underground storage tanks (USTs) at gas stations. The client faced significant challenges due to the length of the sensor cables, as the distance between the sensor on the UST and the MOBA GPS Tracker was 7-8 meters. Routing such long cables at ground level was not only difficult but also exposed them to risks of damage, such as cuts or breakage of couplers under heavy loads, leading to frequent sensor failures. 

Additionally, the monsoon season posed a serious challenge, causing flooding that could compromise the system’s functionality. Recognizing these issues, the client sought a robust solution aligned with Industry 4.0 and IoT trends to streamline fuel monitoring, enhance operational efficiency, and enable remote access to reports for better decision-making.

TD-150 mounted on UG Tank and MOBA GPS Tracker

Solution

To implement the innovative technologies and fast data transmission, the integrator needed a wireless fuel level sensor. In addition, the sensor must be water-resistive to avoid waterlogging. 

Previously, MOBA had already used the Escort TD-150 as a solution for USTs and were pleased with its accuracy and features. However, it was necessary to switch to a wireless modern solution and the integrator decided to switch to another model of FLS from the Escort – wireless fuel level sensor TD-BLE. 

TD-BLE mounted on UG Tank and MOBA GPS Tracker

The TD-BLE is fast and easy to implement thanks to the absence of wires and convenient mobile app. The data transmission distance from the Escort sensor to a tracker is at least 10 meters. So there were no problems when integrating TD-BLE sensors with MOBA GPS Trackers, which were at a distance of 7-8 meters from underground tanks. TD-BLE was connected to trackers via the RS-485 mode.

An important feature of the sensors is that the Escort TD-BLE enclosure is equipped with an additional protective casing made of impact-resistant polyamide, so the sensor is not afraid of flooding of the soil during the monsoon season. 

Data from the MOBA GPS Tracker is sent to the MOBA platform, which displays accurate real-time data on the amount of fuel in the USTs, the time of filling and draining fuel.

 

Conclusion

The high water resistance of TD-BLE sensors ensures reliable performance even during monsoon season with its high risk of waterlogging. Switching to wireless TD-BLE sensors eliminates problems associated with damaged or severed sensor wires, resulting in relatively high sensor uptime.

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