fuel inventory and dispencing writeup

Fuel & Fleet Management System 2012

Manage your fleet: • Fuel • Tracking • Driver Behavior • Tire • Real-time

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Table of Contents 1. FuelShield _______________________________________________________________ 4

a. Fuel Shield Key Features ________________________________________________________ 4 i. Overall Features ______________________________________________________________________ 4 ii. Supported Input Devices ________________________________________________________________ 4 iii. Remote Access Features ________________________________________________________________ 4 iv. Logged Data __________________________________________________________________________ 5 v. Hardware Features ____________________________________________________________________ 5 vi. Seamless Software Integration ___________________________________________________________ 5

b. Wireless Fuel management & Accounting System ____________________________________ 5 i. System's Components and Features: ______________________________________________________ 6

c. Technical Information __________________________________________________________ 7 i. Hardware Components _________________________________________________________________ 7 ii. Software Integration ___________________________________________________________________ 7 iii. Fuel Shield and Point One data sheet: _____________________________________________________ 7

d. RFID Tag _____________________________________________________________________ 8

2. LevelShield ______________________________________________________________ 10

a. System Description ____________________________________________________________ 10

b. System Operation _____________________________________________________________ 12

c. Security _____________________________________________________________________ 12

d. System Reliability _____________________________________________________________ 13

e. System Main features _________________________________________________________ 13

f. Reports Engine _______________________________________________________________ 14

3. FlowMeasure ____________________________________________________________ 14

a. Performance Specifications _____________________________________________________ 15

b. Technical Features ____________________________________________________________ 15

4. TrackShield _____________________________________________________________ 16

a. Offline Data Logging ___________________________________________________________ 16

b. Offline GPS __________________________________________________________________ 16

c. Online GPS, AVL and Mobile Productivity __________________________________________ 16

d. Vehicle Tracking System ________________________________________________________ 16

e. Real-time features*: ___________________________________________________________ 17



5. Reports ________________________________________________________________ 19

SAP Integration ___________________________________________________________________ 19

Other Reports ____________________________________________________________________ 20

6. Commercials ____________________________________________________________ 23



1. FuelShield Fuel Shield is an independent fuel pump control system to manage private and internal fuel stations and tankers. With Fuel Shield, fleet managers can effectively track fuel dispensing and fuel consumption. Based on locally available vehicle and driver identification data, this computerized system controls the refueling of vehicles via GPRS, GSM, Wi-Fi, RF or LAN communications.

Fuel Shield systems offer two refueling scenarios based on the order of driver and vehicle identification. Available options include manually recording odometer, engine hour and project number. It is also possible to automatically record odometer and engine hour data using SCI's Mile Shield device. Additional options include fuel depot delivery and management.

The Fuel Shield is available in two models, Fuel Shield 2005, for single nozzle control, or Fuel Shield 2010 to simultaneously control up to two nozzles. Each model fully supports Fuel Shield peripherals, including a numeric key pad, card reader, and Dallas iButton.

Fuel Shield seamlessly integrates with additional SCI software and hardware products to improve fleet performance and reduce down time through accurate preventive maintenance.

a. Fuel Shield Key Features

i. Overall Features • Cut fuel consumption by up to 25% • Unattended, secure access to fuel supply • Guarantee that fuel is dispensed only to authorized

vehicles and drivers • Automatically record and reconcile fuel consumption

ii. Supported Input Devices • Numeric keypad • Magnetic card reader • Dallas iButton

iii. Remote Access Features • Full diagnostic evaluations • Modification and support Accessories • Backup battery to maintain configuration and transaction data



iv. Logged Data • Tracks mileage and fuel consumption • Records fuel type, pump number and description and much more • Multiple vehicle ID options • Multi-download options include GPRS, GSM, Wi-Fi, or RF

v. Hardware Features • Durable construction meets petroleum products environment specifications • Easy to use, install and expand

vi. Seamless Software Integration • Integrates with SCI's Mile Shield software to provide customer ID, vehicle ID, operating time

counter, odometer, fuel ID tag, battery voltage indication and date • Locally installed WebShield Management Software provides a complete fuel management

package • Web-based application to display and manage data compiled from SCI's fleet and fuel

management products

b. Wireless Fuel management & Accounting System Fuel Shield® is the most advance and cost effective fuel management system available. The ease of installation and ability to communicate with our Point One® device makes the difference using technological innovations and easy process. With our new expansion capabilities, you can now see how technology and experience work together.



i. System's Components and Features: • Utilizes the most advance technology, we are able to program the device “On The Fly”

during the fuel transition thus no programming accessories needed. • Built-in self-diagnostics. • Robust weather-proof design. • Easy installation. • Complete control and comprehensive security over fuel dispensers and fuel dispensed. • Hands Free design that keeps the driver "out-of-the-loop" • State Of The Art RF radio communications to Fuel Shield® • ECM data (On-board diagnostics) port interface for real-time maintenance and vehicle

computer data acquisition (odometer, engine hours, idle time, engine error codes, and more).

• Point One® is fully integrated with our base gate control unit. • Extensive reduction in maintenance and mechanic time and labor. • RFID tag technologies



c. Technical Information

i. Hardware Components Pump Control Unit The Pump Control Unit is installed on each fuel pump, and independently

controls each pump hose. It collects vehicle data from the Vehicle Identification Unit via the Hose Control Unit. Communication between the Pump Control Unit and the fuel management software takes place at the completion of each transaction.

Hose Control Unit Designed for installation in petroleum product environments, the Hose Control Unit is installed on each fuel nozzle. The Hose Control Unit detects the insertion of the fuel nozzle into vehicles equipped with the Vehicle Identification Unit. Removal of the nozzle immediately terminates fuel flow.

Vehicle Identification Unit The Vehicle Identification Unit is installed on each authorized vehicle. It consists of a built-in pre-programmed computer chip with a unique ID number, eliminating the need for a costly programming unit. The Hose Control Unit transmits the vehicle ID to the Pump Control Unit via RF communication before obtain authorization to dispense fuel.

RFID Reception Antenna An RFID reception antenna is installed at each fueling station office RFID Transmission Antenna An RFID transmission antenna is installed inside the Pump Control Unit

ii. Software Integration Fuel Management Software The WinFuel Management Software is a network savvy,

Microsoft®Windows® based program with LAN and WAN capabilities. The program compiles the information gathered during refueling transactions via the RFID antenna to generate a comprehensive range of reports.

Web Shield Web Shield is an advanced Web-based application to display and manage data compiled from SCI's fleet and fuel management products.

Hardware Integration FuelShield seamlessly integrates with SCI's FuelShield and MileShield product lines to provide end-to-end fleet and fuel management solutions based on comprehensive vehicle, driver, mileage and fuel consumption data analysis and reports.

iii. Fuel Shield and Point One data sheet:

Parameter

Description Mile Shield

Point One

1 Odometer Total distance traveled in miles or kilometers up to 9,999,999. 2 Engine Run Time

(OBD) Total engine run time, in hours up to 9,999,999

3 Engine Idle Time (OBD)

Total engine run time while vehicle idea with engine on (vehicle idea) in hours up to 9,999,999. This parameter will be calculated when vehicle engine is running but no miles are accumulating.

4 Analog sensors External analog inputs active by switch signal. 5 Diagnostic Fault Codes

(D.F.C) List of active D.F.C reported by the ECM since the last fueling. Up to 30 diagnostic codes are reported.



6 PTO Engage Time (OBD)

Total number and time that power takes off switch has been activated in hours up to 1,999,999. If mechanical PTO – a sensor will be needed.

7 Ignition Start Count Number of time that the vehicle was started and switched off between refuel. 8 Check engine The status of the "check engine light" at the time of fuelling or during the trip. If MSG from check

engine light was logged the system will send SMS to the allocated manager during the transaction. 9 Maximum RPM RPM, engine speed, reported by the vehicle ECM since last fuel transaction.

10 Maximum vehicle Speed

The maximum vehicle speed recorded and reported by the vehicle since its last fueling. 12 Engine Oil Level Engine Oil level at the time of transaction. 13 Engine Oil

temperature The highest engine oil temperature reported by the vehicle ECM since last transactions.

14 Engine Oil pressure

Engine oil pressure reported by vehicle ECM since last fuel. 15 Transmission Oil Level The level of the transmission oil at the time of transaction. 16 transmission Oil

pressure The transmission oil pressure reported by the vehicle at the transaction time.

17 Washer Fluid Level of windshield washer fluid at the time of the transaction. 18 Current Coolant

Level The coolant level of the engine at the transaction time.

19 Engine Coolant temperature

Engine coolant temperature at the time of the transaction. 20 Battery Voltage – High

/ Low Vehicle battery voltage recorded by Point One at transaction time.

21 Tire Pressure All wheels tire pressure measurement 22 Fuel tank Level Fuel tank level at the time of transaction. This parameter is recorded in start and end trip of Point

One as well. 23 Fuel Flow Accurate measure of fuel flow from fuel tank to fuel engine and return (if diesel engine). This

technology is one of our revolutionary solutions to measure fuel flow. 24 DVR Ability to connect high performance cameras to the vehicle for insurance and driver performance

purposes.

25 OTA Over The Air Upgrade. Ability to upgrade the firmware of the device during the fuel transaction. NOTE:

1. Most of the parameters are user defined and can be measured on high / low. 2. All exceptions events will be reported in real time to management by SMS/ email at the time of the transaction 3. User can define not to allow transaction if one of the parameters is “out of line” based on exceptions.

d. RFID Tag Also available is a self-destructing RFID Tag. If needed for security reasons, we can supply an RFID Tag that can self-destruct if someone tries to remove it rendering the RFID tag completely useless. This tag comes in the two configurations shown below.



SCI’s RFID Wireless Fuel Management System allows you to track individual drivers and vehicles, fuel dispensing, odometer readings, and assists in preventive maintenance reports... all with NO human intervention.

• SCI’s advanced vehicle identification unit: • Eliminates the unauthorized dispensing of fuel. • Limits the amount of dispensed fuel per vehicle and driver. • Require no power • It’s easy to install • Self destruct mechanism with any tampering attempt

The advanced RFID system is easy to install and requires no excavation. SCI's RF Technology eliminates the need for vulnerable underground cables and wiring, which reduces installation time by 80%. The system installation can be done by your on-site technicians or ours.

The RFID Fuel Pump Control Unit controls each pump hose independently. It collects the vehicle data from the Vehicle Identification Unit via the Hose Control Unit. Communication between the RF Fuel Pump Control Unit and the Fuel Management Computer occurs at the completion of each transaction. The vehicle and operation authorization lists can be updated from the Fuel Management Computer to the Pump Control Unit utilizing the radio frequency network.

The Fuel Shield Pump Control Unit is designed in a manner that allows replacement with a new Unit in thirty minutes or less. It is designed in such a way that in the event of a failure, the operator can fully recover and extract stored fuel transactions without the need to ship the RF Fuel Pump Control Unit to the manufacturer.

Vehicle Identification Unit

The Vehicle Identification Unit is a device that is installed on each authorized vehicle, and has a pre-programmed chip with a unique ID number, eliminating the need for a costly programming unit. Whenever the fuel hose is inserted into the vehicle, the Hose Control Unit transmits the vehicle ID to the



Pump Control Unit via wireless communication to obtain authorization before allowing fuel to be dispensed.

Hose Control Unit

The Hose Control Unit is a compact device built to withstand any environmental condition common to petroleum handling equipment. It is designed for direct attachment to the hose nozzle in a manner that will not interfere with the dispensing of fuel. The Hose Control Unit is installed on each B individual pump and detects the insertion of the fuel nozzle into the fuel inlet of a vehicle equipped with a Vehicle Identification Unit. The removal of the nozzle from the vehicle: fuel inlet immediately terminates fuel flow.

Hardware

• A Pump Control Unit (PCU) is installed on each fuel pump. • A Hose Control Unit is installed on each fuel nozzle. • A Vehicle Identification Unit (VIU) is installed on each authorized vehicle. • RF Receiving Antenna is installed at each fuel location office. • RF Transmitting Antenna is installed inside the Pump Control Unit.

2. LevelShield Level Tank Monitoring Solution

a. System Description Level Shield is a state of the art automated liquid inventory unit, designed to monitor and control the level of liquid in a storage tank.

Level Shield is completely wireless tank monitoring system require no external power, telephone connection or control boxes. Simple installation and unparalleled ease of use puts Level Shield in a class of its own.

Level Shield will enable you to eliminate costly emergency delivery; it will help to consolidate fuel On Hand and record, per location, per fuel type, the correct amount of fuel.

Level Shield works in conjunction with Fleet Manager Software and any dispensing of fuel is being fully controlled and recorded and in the end of the day, week or month the system will be full product use and consolidation between products received, product distanced and product in the fuel tanks. All this will be done automatically with no human intervention. Fleet Manager has the ability to integrate with your fuel supplier software and thus import the bill of lading and INV. If not supplied by the fuel



supplier, we do allow an authorized accounting person to log in to the system the Bill Of Lading, and INV number for the delivery. The system will check for data accuracy and data integrity. We also will ask to have an image scan or the Bill Of Lading and the INV from the fuel supplier.

Level Shield completely wireless and flexible features make it easy to install and implement in a variety of configurations. You can use Level Shield in single tank, multi-tank and retail UST controller applications.

Level shield has multiple sensor inputs that allow the system to monitor open or closed valves, temperature and more. Remote monitoring capability via GPRS modem along with programmable high and low level alert makes Level Shield ideal.

Level Shield can guarantee to prevent product run out with customized software and alert system. Notification will provide you ample notice to schedule deliveries only when necessary.

Level Shield technology has the fastest ROI on the market, making it the smart solution for Automated Level tank Monitoring.



b. System Operation Level Shield’s sensor sits at the bottom of the tank; the liquid above it causes pressure. Information is then converted to level information in our data base. The information is transmitted via GPRS in pre-determined intervals of time or automatically upon a low level alarm.

Some of the most common alerts are:

• Low level • Valve opening • Temperature alert

c. Security Level Shield uses submersible level sensors approved by UL/cUL913 (CSA 157) Class I Div 1, Groups C and D for use in intrinsically safe areas with an approved barrier. For pressure ranges from 0-2.5 to 0-100 PSI that require a wide range of media compatibility.

Level Shield sensors are completely sealed for submersion, yet vented through the cable to correct for barometric pressure changes. The welded housing is tested in-house via a helium leak tester to ensure



proper protection. The conductors of the cable are also isolated from the outside environment to keep the sensor operational for long-term use.

d. System Reliability Accuracy* <±0.25% BFSL Stability (1 Year) ±0.25%FS, typ Proof Pressure 2X Rated Pressure Burst Pressure 5X or 1,250 psi (whichever is less) Pressure Cycles > 50 Million

* Accuracy includes: Non-linearity, Hysteresis and Non-repeatability

Temperature

Operating -20 to 85°C (4 to 185°F) Storage -40 to 100°C (-40 to 212°F) Thermal Limits Compensated Range 0 to 55°C (-30 to 130°F) Temp. Comp. Zero <±1.5% of FS (+/-2.0% for 316 L) Temp. Comp. Span <±1.5% of FS (+/-2.0% for 316 L)

Other

Shock 100G, 11msec, 1/2 sine Vibration 10G peak, 20 to 2000 Hz EMI/RFI Protection Yes Rating IP68

e. System Main features • Totally wireless—no phone lines, no electrical power needed Reports levels via Internet, e-mail,

pager, text messages or PDA Reports 2 times a day and can be set to report once per hour Send programming commands via internet

• 24/7 access to the Fuel Manager secure web interface • Easy installation • No field programming required • Flexible alarm settings—high, low, critical low, etc. • Battery and solar panel provides 3 years of battery life (optional) GPS option to report exact

location of tanks • Magnetic base for mounting to tank (optional) Compact h7”x w5”x d4” weather-proof enclosure

Operating temperature -20ºF to 140ºF



f. Reports Engine

3. FlowMeasure Flow Measure is a nutating-disk meter that measures the exact quantity of the dispensed fuel. It is designed to be reliable, easy to install and simple to calibrate on the workplace. A Pulsar model is fitted with a pulse emitter for connection to SCI fuel management system. Thanks to reduced flow resistance, they can also function by gravity.



a. Performance Specifications Flow-rate (range): 5,3 - 32 gal/min. Precision: ±1% of flow range after calibration. Repeatability: 0,2%. Max. operating pressure: 10 bar (142 psi). Bursting pressure: 30 bar (426 psi). Readout system: K44, 4-digit subtotals (max 9999 litres), 7-digit totals. Resolution: 0.1 litre. Pulser card type: “Open collector”, frequency: 38 pulses/Gallon, power supply: 6-24 V

DC, max 10 mA.

b. Technical Features Aluminium metering chamber with polybutylene nutating disk. 1” BSP inlet, 1” BSP outlet, in line. The top can be rotated to give four different flow configurations. Mechanical readout device with rotating wheels. Subtotals can be set to zero, total readouts cannot. Available with litre units or gallon units. The Flow Meter is equipped with a Pulser card, “Open collector” type, externally

powered by the receiver.

Flanged coupling from both sides



4. TrackShield Track Shield allows you to track your driving activities and the serviceability of your vehicles. Increase profitability by decreasing the unnecessary wear and tear on your fleet vehicles.

A key benefit of Track Shield is that it offers Track Shields the opportunity to objectively evaluate driver performance - on every trip - based upon a consistent set of pre-defined scoring criteria. Drivers will know what success [ looks like in terms of good performance and Track Shields will know how to identify their highest performing drivers.

Track Shield works with you to identify the key criteria that will define optimal driving performance and behavior for your fleet and business needs. Once the key criteria are identified, performance parameters are established by criteria and a mathematical algorithm is then created and stored in the reporting software to score each driver's performance during each drive session.

Track Shields now have an objective way of evaluating and tracking their drivers' performance and behavior out in the field. This tool has been effective in reducing fleet costs by 12% to up to 30% for its customers

a. Offline Data Logging Allows you to monitor practically all of your driving activities and the serviceability of your vehicle. Increase profitability by decreasing the unnecessary wear and tear on your fleet. Provides users with vehicle service alerts, monitors driver speed at three levels, and records special events.

b. Offline GPS Provides you with all the advantages of the Offline Data Logging system, with the addition of GPS functionality. With Track Shield's offline GPS system you will always have the assurance of knowing where your fleet has been and who they visited.

c. Online GPS, AVL and Mobile Productivity Provides you with a total solution. This has all of the features and functionality of the Offline Data Logging and Offline GPS systems PLUS continuous online communication, Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and the ability to increase your workforce's productivity. Workforce productivity is optimized by integrating automated business functions from headquarters into the vehicle using a PDA to display the information.

d. Vehicle Tracking System Every time the vehicle is started, Track Shield collects the



following data:

• Who was driving • What day and what time • How long it took him to get there • The delivery/ Job / Sales number • The customer he visited and the route taken • How many miles traveled • The vehicle's idling time / stop time • Excess speeding / acceleration / braking • With GSM On line communication, current location and events are automatically reported

e. Real-time features*: • Locate specific address on map and automatically locate the vehicle closest to a specified

address • Replace street addresses with customer location names • Select to view one, several or a fleet of vehicles on the screen • Reporting features by driver ID • Trip initiation including end time and mileage counter • Maximum speeds and total time exceeding speed limits • Idling time • Acceleration/deceleration • Driver Performance Score by trip • Black-box analysis -the five minutes before the accident are recorded in one second increments

to facilitate post-event analysis



• Analytical and Planning features • Route analysis by trip and driver of actual routes vs. optimal routes • Cost per trip, miles per gallon, vehicle performance Customer Benefits*: • Complete vehicle alarm and immobilizer • Engine failure prevention mechanism • Driver performance scoring and tracking provides fair and objective feedback to ensure safe

driver performance • Accident analysis report • Onboard time control for driver's over time • Log events on activity like back doors opening etc • Automatic report for arrival time at customer's location and time spent there • Automatic hands-free data downloading • Automatic Fuel control • Automatic customer billing • Increase customer's satisfaction • Eliminate unauthorized vehicle usage • Control vehicle usage after business hours • Systems are compatible with any type of vehicle and can be adapted to unique customer

requirements • GPS mapping interface by Microsoft MapPoint • Destinator PDA navigation software provided by Homeland Security Technology Corporation • Destinator navigation software provides state of the art navigational assistance to drivers • GPS communications via 12 separate satellites and updates every 30 seconds • GPS and AVL technologies provide real time route planning and online communication between

the vehicle and the central office • Optimize vehicle maintenance and cost management with vehicle diagnostics • much more...



5. Reports

SAP Integration



Other Reports



6. Commercials

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