Сontrol over fuel deliveries using the PTS-2 controller

The PTS-2 forecourt controller is well known for managing fuel stations - but its features go far beyond pump and tank automation. It also enables tracking of fuel deliveries by tanker trucks, helping fleet operators and oil marketing companies improve control, increase transparency, and reduce fraud and fuel theft.

Primary Risk Areas in Fuel Distribution

Fuel distribution involves several risk areas that can lead to losses and fraud.

One issue is the lack of real-time tracking. Without it, changes in fuel volume during transit may go unnoticed.

Fuel can also be offloaded without permission. It may be siphoned or diverted en route without detection.

Another problem is manual documentation. Paper records are often inaccurate and easy to manipulate.

Main Functional Features of the PTS-2 controller for Fuel Distribution Control

The PTS-2 controller is equipped with specialized features designed to harmonize and secure the delivery of petroleum products by fuel trucks.

Beyond its broad functionality for automating fuel stations and depots, the PTS-2 controller controller offers a range of features essential for automating fuel logistics - ensuring precise control and real-time monitoring of fuel at every stage of the delivery process:

• Controls all onboard equipment in tanker trucks: flow meters (including EMR3, EMR4, TCS 3000, and the LCR series (II, 600, iQ)), level sensors, RFID readers, electronic seals, hatch opening sensors etc.
• Continuous measurement of fuel levels in tanker compartments
• Equipped with a built-in GPS tracker that monitors delivery routes and records geolocation data during key fuel-related events - such as dispensing, siphoning, changes in fuel levels within tanker compartments and the opening of compartment hatches
• Detects fuel theft and monitors tank inventory using level gauges
• Connects to remote servers and transmits data on fuel loading and unloading from tanker compartments, along with alerts and notifications

As an IoT device, the PTS-2 controller is irreplacable for software developers working on ERP systems, FMS, fuel logistics platforms, portable fuel station apps, and on-demand fuel delivery applications:

• Logs sales transactions and visualizes reports online
• Supports various payment forms
• Enables vehicle recognition through AVI (Automatic Vehicle Identification) systems
• Offers a simple JSON protocol, with APIs and demo apps in Java, Android, C#, .NET Core, C++, and JavaScript

PTS-2 controller replaces manual fuel delivery oversight with smart, automated fuel delivery control. It gives fuel distributors - whether in cities or remote areas - a reliable and flexible way to track and manage their fuel delivery fleets.

Technotrade’s Turn-Key Fuel Truck Monitoring Solution

Technotrade offers a comprehensive system for automating and monitoring fuel deliveries via tanker trucks. At the core is the PTS-2 controller, installed inside the vehicle and connected to key devices such as electronic and mechanical meter registers, level sensors, and GPS module.

The controller provides real-time tracking of fuel volume changes in tanker compartments, location, and operational activity. It is compatible with most brands of level sensors and flow meters, detects in-tank transfers and leaks, and also controls fuel dispensing.

To prevent unauthorized access to fuel compartments in tanker trucks, the system includes hatch opening sensors. These consist of two components - one mounted on a moving part (such as the tank lid) and the other on a fixed surface (like the manhole frame). When the angle between them changes due to opening, the sensor detects the movement and sends a signal to the PTS-2 controller. This event is logged and displayed in the monitoring software, allowing operators to track attempted unauthorized access to fuel.

When PTS-2 controllers are installed at all key points of the fuel delivery chain - at the depot (to register tanker truck loading), on the tanker truck (to monitor fuel levels during transit and log unloading and alert events), and at the fuel station (to track reception into station storage tanks) - comprehensive delivery control is achieved.

The cloud-based PTS-2 Monitor server software automatically generates a detailed delivery report following each tanker truck journey from the depot to the fuel station. By analyzing this report, operators can verify delivery integrity and identify any locations or times where fuel theft may have occurred during transit.