Tank Level Monitoring

The infrastructure changes required in a wireless system are minimal, far easier, and less costly to implement than a wired system. 

In a basic setup, a wireless node is connected to a measuring device, like a wireless ultrasonic sensor, and installed on the container.  Each node in the network is bound to a wireless gateway or controller with an integrated gateway. Next a site survey is conducted to verify the connection between the deployed nodes and the gateway.  

The system is then configured, and inspection parameters and alarm thresholds are set. A system like this can monitor many containers and can be set up in a fraction of the time and at a much lower cost than a wired system. 

Business needs can change over time and companies may need to add or move containers at a site to keep up with new demands.  Wireless networks are versatile, scalable, and adapt easily to changing requirements.  They are also flexible enough to monitor both fixed and portable assets. 

With a wireless system, containers can be moved as often as needed without altering the system or disconnecting the measuring device, which means containers can be monitored even while in transit.  New nodes from new containers can be integrated into the existing network, or a new network can be deployed to accommodate a new group of tanks without the time and labor commitments of altering a wired network.