OPW Fuel Management Systems, a business unit of OPW Fueling Components, announced that its Petro Vend K800 Hybrid Fuel Control System is now available with the FSC3000 fuel site controller built directly inside the fuel control system.
The K800 hybrid has the flexibility of having the fuel controller within the fuel island terminal as a stand-alone system for sites that require outdoor installations, or as a separate unit indoors. The built-in FSC3000 creates a secure Bluetooth wireless connection between the FSC3000 fuel site controller mounted in the K800 Hybrid and a Bluetooth-enabled host PC.
Whether operating a small fleet with a single fuel site or a large fleet with multiple sites, the maker said the K800 Hybrid Fuel Control System can help improve the management of unattended fueling operations by controlling one of the biggest assets and expenses — fuel.
The FSC3000’s Class 1 Bluetooth modem allows wireless data transfer for distances up to 320 ft. With this added capability, site operators can poll their transactions, update card files, or change their site configuration wirelessly, using Phoenix or Artware software. This feature facilitates the retrieval and updating of information at remote fuel sites where no direct line communication is available, the maker said.
The FSC3000 stores transaction data and vehicle records, including fueling restriction data critical for proper fleet management. The fuel site controller can store thousands of propriety cards and transactions, so even the largest operations have room to expand. Programming is done right from a PC and simple menu choices guide users through setup and daily operations.
The K800 hybrid can control up to four mechanical dispensers and utilizes customizable prompts for driver clarity. The fuel control system uses a durable metal keypad and operates with a 16-gauge steel enclosure and a thermostatically controlled heater for reliable operation in the harshest environments, according to the manufacturer. The K800 Hybrid is formatted for use with USB memory keys for transaction backup and updating card files.
For more information on the K800 Hybrid Fuel Control System, contact OPW Fuel Management Systems at (708) 485-4200 or go to http://www.opwfms.com.
