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Introducingthe one, sure abononfical
<br />way of controlling your fuel inventory —
<br />Tidel Systems.
<br />Take control of your fuel monitoring
<br />operations with the GTM electronic
<br />monitoring system from Tidel. This ul-
<br />tra -sensitive system eliminates unex-
<br />plained fuel loss without guess work.
<br />The stick vs. the probe.
<br />Trying to control your fuel inventory
<br />with a stick is like trying to take your
<br />temperature with the back of your hand
<br />... crude and inaccurate. With a stick,
<br />you can never be sure that the reading
<br />represents the actual inventory.
<br />Your bottom-line net profits can be
<br />dramatically affected by the result of a
<br />simple mistake such as dipping the
<br />stick into the tank at an angle, or a tank
<br />that isn't level, water in the tank,
<br />inaccurate deliveries by your supplier
<br />and even pilferage. The list goes on.
<br />The concept of manual inventory con-
<br />trol with a stick has been successfully
<br />challenged by new technologies devel-
<br />oped in response to industry demand.
<br />By installing a GTM system from
<br />Tidel, you can simultaneously monitor
<br />up to eight tanks with an accuracy to
<br />within 1/10th of an inch. This high
<br />level of accuracy. combined with a
<br />repeatability factor of 99.5% and a
<br />resolution of .001
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<br />Precise measurements are
<br />continually available for:
<br />Product height (tank level)
<br />Product temperature
<br />Gross gallonage
<br />Net gallonage
<br />Delivery verification (gross
<br />and net volume readings)
<br />Pre -programmable alarm
<br />conditions:
<br />Water levels
<br />Low and high product levels
<br />Leak detection (by daily moni-
<br />toring and trend analysis)
<br />Microprocessor technology in a
<br />centrally located console is on-line to
<br />constantly monitor tank activity, sound
<br />pre-programmed alarms and print
<br />requested data at the touch of a button.
<br />Compare accuracy. Compare features.
<br />Compare price. You'll choose the GTM
<br />system from Tidel.
<br />By the book.
<br />Recent EPA involvement in leaking un-
<br />derground storage tank regulations
<br />and the 1984 Hazardous and Solid
<br />Waste Amendments Act have provided
<br />formidable motivation
<br />for change in the way
<br />underground storage
<br />tanks are managed.
<br />And, the future could
<br />bring more restric-
<br />tions and more re-
<br />quirements, especially
<br />in the areas of accu-
<br />rate record keeping
<br />and leak detection
<br />monitoring.
<br />Heavy fines, damaging publicity, work-
<br />man's compensation claims and high
<br />clean-up costs resulting in lost profits
<br />have forced many underground tank
<br />operators to invest in electronic tank
<br />monitoring. It has become a necessary
<br />part of doing business today.
<br />Of course, all monitoring systems are
<br />not the same. There are different tech-
<br />nologies. Different features. And dif-
<br />ferent costs.
<br />Take a closer look.
<br />At first glance, most electronic tank
<br />monitoring systems appear to offer
<br />about the same thing: a way to accu-
<br />rately monitor underground tanks.
<br />Pretty simple. Right? Wrong. The de-
<br />cision to invest in an electronic moni-
<br />toring system should include a thor-
<br />ough review of the
<br />advantages and dis-
<br />advantages of the
<br />available systems.
<br />All systems have
<br />three basic compo-
<br />nents: a probe,
<br />console and com-
<br />munications unit.
<br />The key difference
<br />between systems is
<br />in the probe tech-
<br />nology. Currently, there are three major
<br />variations of technologies: float,
<br />capacitive and ultrasonic systems.
<br />Float systems perform pretty much as
<br />the name implies. A float in the tank
<br />rides up and down the probe and
<br />is electronically connected to a
<br />console. The float level is translated
<br />into a volume measurement using
<br />a conversion factor. The obvious
<br />drawback to this monitoring system is
<br />that a float can stick and provide
<br />erroneous readings. Tanks that are
<br />not level or that shift may also cause
<br />errors. Finally, float systems are gener-
<br />ally harder to install, less reliable and
<br />require difficult and costly calibration.
<br />Capacitive systems offer the advantage
<br />of no mechanical parts. A current that
<br />runs up and down the probe is con-
<br />stantly measuring the height of the
<br />product in the tank. Although capaci-
<br />tive technology is fairly accurate and
<br />reliable, there are a number of
<br />disadvantages. On-site tank informa-
<br />tion must be provided for factory cali-
<br />bration before the unit is even shipped.
<br />This extensive calibration makes instal-
<br />lation more difficult and expensive. In
<br />addition, capacitive systems are unable
<br />to compensate for various types and
<br />concentrations of fuel additives.
<br />Ultrasonic systems also have no me-
<br />chanical parts. Sound waves are trans-
<br />mitted through the product and the
<br />waves are measured to determine the
<br />height of the product in the tank. A
<br />series of pulses are measured and av-
<br />eraged for increased accuracy. Unlike
<br />many other systems, water volume can
<br />be detected and accurately measured
<br />with ultrasonics. And, because ultra-
<br />sonic systems are field programmable,
<br />different tank dimensions and uneven
<br />tanks will not decrease the accuracy of
<br />the readings.
<br />This highly accurate ultrasonic technol-
<br />ogy is utilized in the GTM system from
<br />Tidel. Extensive research was con-
<br />ducted with the support of our parent
<br />company, The Southland Corporation.
<br />This research documented the clear
<br />technological superiority of the ultra-
<br />sonic method. This same technology
<br />has been designed into the GTM sys-
<br />tem to provide the most accurate and
<br />best value available today.
<br />Communications compatible.
<br />The GTM system from Tidel
<br />operates as a stand alone
<br />unit or can interface
<br />with off-site
<br />main frame or
<br />personal com-
<br />puters through
<br />the RS -232
<br />communications
<br />port to form an inte-
<br />grated telecommuni-
<br />cations network.
<br />This computer networking feature al-
<br />lows inventory and security data to be
<br />monitored through your regional of-
<br />fice. In addition, an RS -422 commu-
<br />nication port offers you interface ca-
<br />pabilities with a variety of electronic
<br />components such as POS equipment
<br />and fuel consoles.
<br />Installation breeze.
<br />Without shutting down your gasoline
<br />operation, Tidel's factory certified
<br />technicians can easily install the GTM
<br />system in as little as four hours for a
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<br />d three tank system. Probes
<br />erted into existing tanks
<br />gh a standard 4" riser. The
<br />pact console gives you the
<br />xibility to design your system
<br />nd program it to meet your
<br />specific requirements.
<br />Service ease.
<br />Professional service technicians are
<br />available for formal on-site training.
<br />These factory certified technicians are
<br />on-line to provide nationwide service
<br />year round.
<br />Every service technician is equipped to
<br />install and service the GTM system.
<br />And, because the GTM system from
<br />Tidel features all electronic compo-
<br />nents, service is usually quick and easy.
<br />The end of the stick.
<br />The GTM system from Tidel offers
<br />more features. More accuracy.
<br />More value. Take a closer look and
<br />you'll agree the time has come to put
<br />an end to the stick. Call Tidel Systems
<br />today to find out how you can put the
<br />GTM electronic monitoring system
<br />to work for you.
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<br />Precise measurements are
<br />continually available for:
<br />Product height (tank level)
<br />Product temperature
<br />Gross gallonage
<br />Net gallonage
<br />Delivery verification (gross
<br />and net volume readings)
<br />Pre -programmable alarm
<br />conditions:
<br />Water levels
<br />Low and high product levels
<br />Leak detection (by daily moni-
<br />toring and trend analysis)
<br />Microprocessor technology in a
<br />centrally located console is on-line to
<br />constantly monitor tank activity, sound
<br />pre-programmed alarms and print
<br />requested data at the touch of a button.
<br />Compare accuracy. Compare features.
<br />Compare price. You'll choose the GTM
<br />system from Tidel.
<br />By the book.
<br />Recent EPA involvement in leaking un-
<br />derground storage tank regulations
<br />and the 1984 Hazardous and Solid
<br />Waste Amendments Act have provided
<br />formidable motivation
<br />for change in the way
<br />underground storage
<br />tanks are managed.
<br />And, the future could
<br />bring more restric-
<br />tions and more re-
<br />quirements, especially
<br />in the areas of accu-
<br />rate record keeping
<br />and leak detection
<br />monitoring.
<br />Heavy fines, damaging publicity, work-
<br />man's compensation claims and high
<br />clean-up costs resulting in lost profits
<br />have forced many underground tank
<br />operators to invest in electronic tank
<br />monitoring. It has become a necessary
<br />part of doing business today.
<br />Of course, all monitoring systems are
<br />not the same. There are different tech-
<br />nologies. Different features. And dif-
<br />ferent costs.
<br />Take a closer look.
<br />At first glance, most electronic tank
<br />monitoring systems appear to offer
<br />about the same thing: a way to accu-
<br />rately monitor underground tanks.
<br />Pretty simple. Right? Wrong. The de-
<br />cision to invest in an electronic moni-
<br />toring system should include a thor-
<br />ough review of the
<br />advantages and dis-
<br />advantages of the
<br />available systems.
<br />All systems have
<br />three basic compo-
<br />nents: a probe,
<br />console and com-
<br />munications unit.
<br />The key difference
<br />between systems is
<br />in the probe tech-
<br />nology. Currently, there are three major
<br />variations of technologies: float,
<br />capacitive and ultrasonic systems.
<br />Float systems perform pretty much as
<br />the name implies. A float in the tank
<br />rides up and down the probe and
<br />is electronically connected to a
<br />console. The float level is translated
<br />into a volume measurement using
<br />a conversion factor. The obvious
<br />drawback to this monitoring system is
<br />that a float can stick and provide
<br />erroneous readings. Tanks that are
<br />not level or that shift may also cause
<br />errors. Finally, float systems are gener-
<br />ally harder to install, less reliable and
<br />require difficult and costly calibration.
<br />Capacitive systems offer the advantage
<br />of no mechanical parts. A current that
<br />runs up and down the probe is con-
<br />stantly measuring the height of the
<br />product in the tank. Although capaci-
<br />tive technology is fairly accurate and
<br />reliable, there are a number of
<br />disadvantages. On-site tank informa-
<br />tion must be provided for factory cali-
<br />bration before the unit is even shipped.
<br />This extensive calibration makes instal-
<br />lation more difficult and expensive. In
<br />addition, capacitive systems are unable
<br />to compensate for various types and
<br />concentrations of fuel additives.
<br />Ultrasonic systems also have no me-
<br />chanical parts. Sound waves are trans-
<br />mitted through the product and the
<br />waves are measured to determine the
<br />height of the product in the tank. A
<br />series of pulses are measured and av-
<br />eraged for increased accuracy. Unlike
<br />many other systems, water volume can
<br />be detected and accurately measured
<br />with ultrasonics. And, because ultra-
<br />sonic systems are field programmable,
<br />different tank dimensions and uneven
<br />tanks will not decrease the accuracy of
<br />the readings.
<br />This highly accurate ultrasonic technol-
<br />ogy is utilized in the GTM system from
<br />Tidel. Extensive research was con-
<br />ducted with the support of our parent
<br />company, The Southland Corporation.
<br />This research documented the clear
<br />technological superiority of the ultra-
<br />sonic method. This same technology
<br />has been designed into the GTM sys-
<br />tem to provide the most accurate and
<br />best value available today.
<br />Communications compatible.
<br />The GTM system from Tidel
<br />operates as a stand alone
<br />unit or can interface
<br />with off-site
<br />main frame or
<br />personal com-
<br />puters through
<br />the RS -232
<br />communications
<br />port to form an inte-
<br />grated telecommuni-
<br />cations network.
<br />This computer networking feature al-
<br />lows inventory and security data to be
<br />monitored through your regional of-
<br />fice. In addition, an RS -422 commu-
<br />nication port offers you interface ca-
<br />pabilities with a variety of electronic
<br />components such as POS equipment
<br />and fuel consoles.
<br />Installation breeze.
<br />Without shutting down your gasoline
<br />operation, Tidel's factory certified
<br />technicians can easily install the GTM
<br />system in as little as four hours for a
<br />L
<br />d three tank system. Probes
<br />erted into existing tanks
<br />gh a standard 4" riser. The
<br />pact console gives you the
<br />xibility to design your system
<br />nd program it to meet your
<br />specific requirements.
<br />Service ease.
<br />Professional service technicians are
<br />available for formal on-site training.
<br />These factory certified technicians are
<br />on-line to provide nationwide service
<br />year round.
<br />Every service technician is equipped to
<br />install and service the GTM system.
<br />And, because the GTM system from
<br />Tidel features all electronic compo-
<br />nents, service is usually quick and easy.
<br />The end of the stick.
<br />The GTM system from Tidel offers
<br />more features. More accuracy.
<br />More value. Take a closer look and
<br />you'll agree the time has come to put
<br />an end to the stick. Call Tidel Systems
<br />today to find out how you can put the
<br />GTM electronic monitoring system
<br />to work for you.
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