Forecourt Automation - The 3 Types Of Site Architectures Explained
Considering that we are said to live in the 4th Industrial Revolution, the advantages of automation stretch far and wide. The Encyclopedia Britannica covers the advantages and disadvantages of automation and notably says the following:
"Higher output and increased productivity have been two of the biggest reasons in justifying the use of automation. Despite the claims of high quality from good workmanship by humans, automated systems typically perform the manufacturing process with less variability than human workers, resulting in greater control and consistency of product quality."
With this in mind, and the fact that automation technologies are widely known as an enabler to optimisation, we've consolidated the types of technologies needed to start the journey to automation of your operation.
The Types of Forecourt Automation Architectures and Technologies
Forecourt architectures can be split into 3 categories:
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FORECOURT ONLY Technologies:
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FORECOURT AND C-STORE Technologies:
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INDEPENDENT FORECOURT AND C-STORE Technologies:
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The Advantage Of Using Scalabe Technology
Gilbarco Veeder-Root offers fully scalable forecourt solutions that allows for various network and site configurations. From fuel only stations to high volume and C-Store stations. Network configurations are based on a Head Office solution connected to various solution configurations in the forecourt. Fuel only configurations are simplified with a Fuel POS solution called LIGO, which offers simplified forecourt reconciliation.
Whatever the configuration, all sites gain valuable site level data with the forecourt controller as the common element installed in the station.
COMPASS is a technology bundle that offers an integrated platform for forecourt automation management, automated reconciliation, wetstock control and site control with our TLS4B automatic tank gauge, PSS 5000 forecourt controller and LIGO embedded forecourt management software.
Consisting of Back Office (BOS), Point of Sale (POS) and reporting system, Ligo is embedded within our DOMS PSS 5000 and provides a complete wet stock management solution at site level.
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