Industry: Petroleum, Oil and Gas
Product: 900MHz Long Range Radio Modem
The Challenge
Manually gauging oil and gas tank inventory at fuel terminals is inefficient. But gauging is a necessary safety procedure. And any equipment installed at fuel tank sites needs to meet Class 1 Division 2 approvals.
The Solution
Our customers connected the level sensors on the tanks to B&B Electronics’ 900 MHz long range wireless radio modems. A master radio modem at the control/monitoring station gathers the tank level data from the remote radios and passes it along to the central SCADA or PLC. Our radio modems are Class 1, Div 2 certified and thus suitable for the tank farm environment.
It’s off-the-shelf technology, it works, and it’s easy to use. Fully programmed wireless solution kits, including HMI, are also available.
Why B&B Electronics?
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Ability to tie multiple tank level sensors to a central SCADA/PLC through license free proprietary RF radio modems
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Ability to survive harsh seasonal weather because of its -40 to 85°C wide temperature ratings
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Class 1, Div 2 hazardous location certification is a must for this application
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Data available in user friendly Modbus format
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The 256-bit AES encryption ensures data integrity and network protection
The Product: Zlinx® Model ZP9D-115RM-LR – 900MHz, Long Range, Industrial Grade Radio Modem
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40 mile radio range
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Frequency: ISM band, 902 to 928 MHz
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3dBi RPSMA male dipole, antenna included
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-40 to 85°C wide temperature - for indoor and outdoor applications
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Power supply redundancy and versatility: 10 to 48 VDC or 24 VAC
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Rugged circuitry & heavy-duty DIN mount case saves panel/cabinet space
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Class 1 Div 2, 256-bit encryption