Fueling Technologies Inc - Mass Technology

• 13406 NE 177th Pl • Woodinville, WA 98072
• Phone (425) 487-3464 • (888) 487-6454 • Fax (425) 487-6644

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GAUGING BY PRODUCT WEIGHT INSTEAD OF VOLUME GIVES YOU
BETTER INFORMATION AND HELPS YOU MAKE MORE MONEY

Why we are better:
Almost all gauging utilizes 'measure the gross' technology, which starts with all of the inaccuracies inherent to that technology. And those gauges have an error factor normally between 3 and 7%. That's good for a general idea of where you product level is. But is it good enough?

FTI measures the net weight of the displaced volume of a buoyancy tube suspended from a load cell (or strain gauge). Starting with the weight and net volume at 60° F (15° C) this displacement is measured in pounds.

It's far better to start with a truly accurate net volume and adjust it for gross inventory volume and level than to start with an inaccurate number and think that it'll get better by adding variables and band-aid electronics.

Our technology is rated at 99.5% accuracy or better!

As Walter Brennan used to say on a televised western series in the late '60s, "No brag...just fact." We've got the documentation to back us up. The concept of weight does not change. A pound is a pound the world around. Mass is measurement of the liquid, including vapor. Then, by adjusting net volume by temperature, FTI calculates for you:

• Total product weight (Mass)
• Level
• Total net gallons at 60° F
• LPG psi (or water level in ASTs)

• Net liquid gallons
• Fluid temperature
• Net vapor gallons
• Vapor temperature

• Gross product gallons
• Gross liquid % of tank capacity
• Gross liquid gallons
• Transmitter battery condition

The accuracy of our gauge actually shrinks both your high and low level tolerances. The result: increasing your operating capacity.

The three main components for Mass Measurement Technology:

MASTER CONTROL UNIT (MCU) − 12v receiver unit supplied with 120v power converter that plugs into standard AC outlet. The MCU has a sealed membrane keypad and LCD display, RJ-11 telco port, internal modem and a capacity to interact with up to 30 same-site tanks. MCU memory retains the 10 most recent tank readings, and keeps you advised of the status of the battery in the tank probe assembly sending unit.

TANK-MOUNTED PROBE ASSEMBLY − Consists of a battery-powered tank sending unit with RF module, a mounting flange assembly, temperature wiring or pressure gauge w/wiring pass-through, probe hanger assembly (left) with load cell and tank board, and buoyancy tubes as required to attain the proper tank depth. The transmitter, which rests atop the assembly, communicates with the MCU through a directional antenna. Depending on tank positioning, multiple tank sites may require more than one directional antenna. FTI also offers a repeater to address signal distance and alignment issues. We strongly recommend a site survey by one of our representatives prior to specifying components for specific locations.

YOUR PC − In a majority of cases, a telephone modem dials the site to gather the data. Our Host B software polls data from the MCU and imports that information in a comma-separated text file format. FTI's TankWorks™ data management module takes that information and formats it into Excel® files with user selectable fields and formats. You can keep the information on a single PC or you can share the information on a LAN.