8300 Series TankGate Interface
The 8300 series TankGate Interface (TGI) acts as a tank gauge interface for data acquisition and host gateway for tank farm, pipeline or refinery applications. Through the use of plug-in interface modules, the 8300 TGI can receive various types of measured data from tank gauging instruments, such as level, temperature, density, water level or alarms.
- Connects to various manufacturers’ instruments through industry standard protocols, reducing equipment required for a single system
- Fully compatible with FuelsManager® - tank inventory management made easy
- 8300 TGI and tank gauging instrument configuration data can be exported to other applications, such as Microsoft Excel® or Access®, documenting all tank gauge equipment
- All information obtained can be communicated to the host system for inventory, alarm and control purposes
Intelligent Module Architecture
Each 8300 TGI has a built-in motherboard and interface module based on the local field protocol or tank gauging instrumentation requirements. The motherboard contains an internal high speed serial data link to enable communication to a central database. The intelligent interface modules contain their own processor for fast and reliable field data scanning. In-built compatibility of every module makes configuration of the internal 8300 TGI database simple and straightforward.
- Dual high-speed communications channels
- Optically isolated
- Up to 32 devices per channel
- ANSI/IEEE surge protection
- Communications with instruments using Rackbus, MODBUS or DDA protocols
- Supports up to 50 tanks
- Communicates using Mark/Space protocol
- Interfaces to the Varec 1900 and compatible tank gauge transmitters
- 20 mA current loop
- Up to 15 devices per channel
- Two channels
- Communicates using GPE or Whessoe Bus protocol
- Saab TRL/2 Bus
- Up to 16 Saab Radar Tank Gauges per channel
- Two channels
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- Transformer isolated
- Up to 10 tanks per channel
- Two channels
- Communications with Enraf tank gauges
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- Supports up to 50 tanks
- Communicates using L&J Tankway protocol
- Interfaces to L&J Tankway compatible tank gauge transmitters
- Supports up to 128 tanks
- Communicates with LON Series 3500 TCU
- 78 Kbps twisted pair LON interface
Host Communication
The 8300 TGI combines with FuelsManager software to provide an extremely cost efficient and reliable tank inventory system that is compatible with a variety of other host systems through the industry standard MODBUS™ protocol.
Installation Guidelines
The 8300 TGI can be installed in a variety of industrial environments when placed in an optional NEMA 4 Enclosure. The enclosure can be mounted horizontally or vertically.
Configuration and Programming
Remote programming can be accomplished from the
host or locally using a PC with the Windows based
configuration program ViewRTU. This tool simplifies
configuration and diagnostics, allowing uploading of
final equipment configurations. Reports can also be
generated via a built-in function to assist in
documentation.
