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Reserve Your Seat TodayPropane is a member of the LPG family. LPG stands for liquefied petroleum gas and it is a term to describe a family of light hydrocarbon gases. Propane has many uses, and if you are reading this article you probably make use of it as well.
If you have a propane tank, then you likely know how important it is to monitor its levels. Accurate readings of your propane level are crucial to avoid interruptions in service. What you may not know already is that you don't have to drain your tank to remote monitor the levels in your propane tank. This simplifies ensuring that your building's generator always has enough fuel to withstand a commercial power failure.
See how a typical float works, how it magnetically engages with a needle gauge, and how an "R3D-ready" gauge can output a level reading to a LAN-enabled RTU at your facility. This setup ensures that you can measure your propane levels with reliable precision.
Modern propane monitoring has come a long way, thanks to the remote ready propane tank gauge. These gauges provide accurate readings while keeping your propane tank fully sealed. How? They rely on a magnet-based system instead of traditional pass-through components that could cause leaks. As the gauge's needle moves, an internal magnet shifts correspondingly. A Hall Effect Sensor beneath the black cover detects this magnetic movement, enabling precise, leak-free monitoring.
To enable real-time monitoring, your propane system needs an LP tank level sensor or digital propane tank gauge that's "remote ready." In the U.S., this means using an R3D-compatible propane tank remote gauge, which typically costs between $9-15. If your existing gauge has this label, you're already set for integration. If not, upgrading is easy: remove two screws, replace the old gauge with a new propane tank level sensor, and you're ready for remote monitoring.
With this setup, your propane tank becomes a connected asset, delivering real-time data and reducing the guesswork involved in managing fuel levels. It's a simple, cost-effective upgrade that brings modern convenience to your propane system.
Managing propane consumption efficiently involves leveraging modern technology to gather and interpret data continuously. Here's how sensor values can be logged and analyzed to optimize propane usage:
Remote Monitoring with DPS RTUs: Deploy DPS RTUs like the NetGuardian series to monitor propane tank levels and site conditions. Access real-time data through DPS's T/Mon platform for instant updates and remote visibility.
Automated Data Logging & Analysis: Use T/Mon's integrated data logging to capture sensor readings continuously. Generate custom reports and trend graphs to identify usage spikes or potential issues.
Actionable Alerts & Preventive Maintenance: Set up T/Mon alerts for abnormal propane levels or environmental changes. Respond proactively with automatic notifications via email, SMS, or voice calls, ensuring uninterrupted site operations.
The NetGuardian LPG Controller is a propane tank monitoring device. It gives you maximum control over propane/diesel distribution and vessel management. This small propane tank monitor is ideal for remotely managing up to 5 liquid propane gas or diesel fuel tanks from a single piece of equipment. It ensures accurate readings of propane levels for better resource management.
The LPG Controller is different from digital propane tank gauges and simple Wi-Fi propane tank monitors. It provides accurate and up-to-date readings to help you easily avoid preventable propane outages. It is an LP gas level monitor that uses advanced analog sensor technology like Rochester gauges. This propane monitor RTU can also be used for diesel by simply connecting the appropriate LP tank level sensors.
The LPG Controller monitoring system features both automatic and manual gas tank cycling. Whenever a tank is nearly empty, the valve is closed. Then, the next tank valve is opened.
These automation functions provide a steady supply of fuel. They also ensure that your revenue-generating network equipment is never compromised. With this functionality, your team can confidently rely on accurate readings to maintain fuel continuity.
With a built-in web interface, the NetGuardian LPG allows you to remotely monitor your tank levels anytime, from virtually anywhere in the world. You need only a standard internet browser. In addition, the unit's front panel provides four propane threshold levels and valve status (open/close) through visual LED displays. These features make it easier to track propane levels with pinpoint accuracy.
The NetGuardian LPG Controller, when paired with a NetGuardian RTU, allows for customized SMS alerts when propane fuel levels drop below preset thresholds. This alert system makes sure you're always informed of low fuel conditions before they lead to critical outages.
The LPG Controller has advanced monitoring features. It works with the RTU's SMS alert system. This helps prevent emergencies, like running out of fuel at remote sites.
This proactive system helps you maintain continuous network operations without the need for frequent manual checks, reducing downtime and operational costs. For optimal performance, this system provides accurate readings of your propane level, keeping your operations running smoothly.
At DPS, we receive many urgent quote requests after an earlier "Do Nothing" decision comes back to bite you. You have no reason not to be proactive (and maybe you'll manage to impress your boss).
Don't run out of propane, invest in a sensor monitor to check on the fuel level in your tanks. Give us a call and talk to an expert for 10 minutes. We'll email you a detailed quote with a custom application drawing of your monitoring solution. We'll even include a summary of business benefits you can use to justify your project budget.
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