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Tank Level Monitoring
Tank Level Monitoring
With over 125,000 tank installations worldwide, DataOnline not only brings their best in class monitoring hardware to tank level monitoring applications but also an in-depth knowledge and experience in sensor selection and installation. Level monitoring provides the information necessary for optimizing Supply Chain logistics translating to lower costs. For many products in remote tanks highly dangerous situations can occur if they get too hot or too cold, increase or lose pressure. Instant notifications of such parameters being out of range facilitates timely remediation to ensure safe operation. With DataOnline tank solutions all of the data related to the parameters being monitored is also continuously recorded and subsequently uploaded into DOLV3 providing a rich source of data for further analysis.
Feature And Benefits
Supply Chain
- improve delivery truck utilization
- avoid costly run outs with reorder point notifications
- minimize road miles
- enhanced customer satisfaction
Health and Safety.
- avoid costly overflows and spills with high level alerts
- preempt dangerous pressure build up
- overfill prevention with local and remote alarms
Analytics
- accurate usage rate data for improved forecasting
- optimized delivery schedules
- route planning
- interface to ERP systems
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Remote Equipment (Skids)
Remote monitoring greatly enhances the ability to operate safely, manage effectively and service efficiently remote equipment such as generators, compressors and pumps. With a DataOnline remote monitoring device key parameters are constantly scanned and recorded. Instant notifications facilitate the ability to respond quickly and minimize costly downtime associated with equipment failure. Whether as a primary or backup energy source an onsite diesel tank can be monitored to optimize replenishment and avoid a costly run-out.
Feature And Benefits
Supply Chain.
- reorder level for diesel tank replenishment
Health and Safety.
- avoid costly spills due to pump failure
- early warning of equipment failure
Analytics
- equipment performance
- planned and preventative maintenance
Rail Tank Cars
When it comes to monitoring rail tank cars Dataonline provides their customers with rugged, self-powered hardware to monitor critical parameters and location. Notification of impacts that exceed pre-determined thresholds can assist in the determination of when and where damaging impacts may have taken place. For fuel gas applications, such as LNG, complete explosion proof solutions are available that come with world-wide certifications.
Knowing where inventory is while in transit, coupled with DataOnline’s tank monitoring solution on production and end user tanks, can provide total inventory visibility in the supply chain.
Feature And Benefits
Supply Chain
- total inventory in transit visiblity
Health and Safety.
- notifications of dangerous pressure build up
- notification of product temperature rising
Tracking
- time and location of damaging impacts
- geofencing providing early indications of route deviation
Water, Wastewater Assets
DataOnline provides numerous solutions to Water Authorities to monitor and control remote assets including pipelines, lift stations, chemical treatment plants, pump stations and tanks. No matter how remote the asset is DataOnline has a cost effective solution that will constantly monitor and control critical variables to ensure water quality and minimize environmental impacts. Data is accessed through DOLV3 from where it can also be integrated seamlessly with existing DCS systems at a central plant location.
Whether as a primary or backup energy source an onsite diesel tank can be monitored to optimize replenishment and avoid a costly run-out.
Feature And Benefits
Supply Chain
- reorder level for diesel tank replenishment
Health and Safety.
- avoid costly spills due to pump failure
- early warning of equipment failure
- overflow prevention
- level monitoring for leak detection
Analytics
- equipment performance
- planned and preventative maintenance
Hazmats
The hazardous materials regulations have changed significantly over the last several years. For road vehicle transporting hazardous chemicals, fuel gases and refrigerated gases knowing exactly where they are together with the condition of the product has become an increasingly important requirement for safe fleet management. DataOnline remote monitoring devices provide continuous monitoring of product variables such as temperature
and pressure, with instant notification should potentially dangerous changes occur. Our integrated GPS module provides location of your vehicle at all times, which can be geofenced so that route deviations are instantly reported.
Knowing where inventory is while in transit, coupled with DataOnline’s tank monitoring solution on production and end user tanks, can provide total inventory visibility in the supply chain.
Feature And Benefits
Supply Chain
- total inventory in transit visiblity
Health and Safety.
- notifications of dangerous pressure build up
- notification of product temperature rising
Tracking
- time and location of damaging impacts
- geofencing providing early indications of route deviation
Reefers
DOLV3 provides global visibility for reefer containers throughout their Supply Chain journey from producer to point of use. DataOnline devices connect directly to sensors or to existing systems already installed on the container to continuously monitor parameters such as temperature, refrigeration equipment status and location. Along with providing instant notifications DOLV3 collects, trends and records all of this trip data which can subsequently be viewed and reported on.
Feature And Benefits
Supply Chain
- Product Inventory visibility while in transit
Health and Safety.
- Complete temperature audit trail throughout the trip
- Instant notification of refrigeration equipment failure
Tracking
- Time and location of damaging impacts
- Geofencing providing early indications of route deviation
Analytics
- Refrigeration equipment performance
Drill Sites
Although there are almost one-half million wells in the United States that produce less than 15 barrels of oil per day, their total production remains significant. For many of these wells profitability depends on 24/7 operation 365 days a year. With DataOnline Remote Monitoring hardware interfaced to the key operating parameters such as generator status, production and diesel tanks levels costly shutdowns can be avoided or minimized with instant notifications.
Feature And Benefits
Supply Chain
- reorder level for diesel tank replenishment
- tank level alert for product to be collected
Health and Safety.
- avoid costly spills due to pump failure
- early warning of equipment failure
Analytics
- machine performance
- planned and preventative maintenance
Substations
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Refrigerated Containers
Feature And Benifits
Health and Safety.
- Complete temperature traceability throughout the trip
- Instant notification of refrigeration equipment failure
Tracking
- Time and location of damaging impacts
- Geofencing providing early indications of route deviation
ISO Tank Containers
DataOnline has 1000s of ISO tank containers in the DOLV3 platform where our customers track and monitor these high value assets worldwide, including while at sea. If the product is hazardous and requires an explosion proof solution, it’s no problem. LNG and Ethylene ISO tank containers are being tracked continuously as they travel the globe adding a level of safety and peace of mind throughout their journey. As a member of ITCO (International Tank Container Organization) DataOnline participates in the development of best practices and standards for the safe movement of ISO tank containers on the world’s roads, railways and oceans.
Feature And Benefits
Supply Chain
- notification when ISO tank is empty
Health and Safety.
- detection of product venting
- high pressure alerts
Analytics
- performance of vacuum insulation
Tracking
- time and location of damaging impacts
- geofencing providing early indications of route deviation