OilCop system architecture, both hardware and software, is
designed for maximum flexibility and reliability. importantly, the
OilCop incorporates independent, self-contained, proprietary
software thereby eliminating the need to load software onto
existing office computers, which may be subject to conflicts with
operating systems, especially when these systems are upgraded
over time.
Reliable communication is accomplished via self-healing,
wireless mesh technology that achieves maximum reliability,
range and coverage. Alternately, the OilCop system can easily
be hardwired in cases where wireless communication is not
appropriate, nor desired. Additionally, an important feature of
the OilCop Fluid Management system is the flexibility to access
the system in many ways, i.e. using PC’s on a customer’s local
area Network (LAN) and/or WiFi enabled laptops, tablets or
smart phones, thus eliminating the need to purchase additional
hardware.
Optional “Technician Access Consoles” (TAC’s) are
also available as input devices for dispensing stations if desired.
An OilCop system can accommodate any quantity of dispense
points with virtually unlimited distance capability. The modular
OilCop system can be easily configured to fit any service bay
layout requirements including one reel per bay. A single Fluid
Command Module (FCM) can control up to four independent
dispense points that can operate simultaneously if desired.
Communication speed is not degraded when multiple
simultaneous dispensing operations occur since the OilCop
system incorporates distributive process capability, thereby not
loading down any single module. Each Fluid Command Module
(FCM) has on board buffering capability and communicates
independently with the Oil Cop Controller (CTR). Dispense
operations, simultaneous or otherwise, can be conveniently
monitored via any network office computer, smart device,
technician access Console (TAC) and/or an OilCop remote LED
display (RED).
Another unique feature of the OilCop system is the mounting
of the metering and communications components conveniently
near the solenoid control valve and hose reel, rather than at the
end of the hose. This has the distinct advantage of protecting
this most crucial piece of equipment from damage or abuse.
Plus, it eliminates the need to constantly recharge metering
control handles, improves communication reliability and
eliminates the possibility of damaging and having to replace a
very expensive control handle/meter. It also improves operator
efficiency by replacing a heavy and bulky control handle with a
much lighter and more compact dispensing handle.
Ease of installation is another positive strong point of the OilCop
system, the system is designed to be easily installed by the user.
Since it is a wireless system, there are no wires to run from the
Controller (CTR) to the Fluid Command Modules (FCM’s), or the
remote LED Displays (RED’s). the only wire required is a simple,
short run, 4 conductor cable connection between the Pulser/
solenoid Module (PSM) and the Fluid Command Module (FCM).
However, in keeping with providing maximum flexibility, the
entire system, or portions thereof, can be hard wired if desired,
using two conductor cable, making it a simple plug and play
installation.
