Pump Automation Architecture
A fully integrated, real-time fuel management system connecting the Head Office to every dispenser, tank, and printer on the forecourt.
How It Works
Our automation architecture operates in four integrated tiers. Each tier feeds critical data upward for reporting and receives commands downward for control — creating a seamless, secure, and self-monitoring ecosystem.
See It In 3D — Interactive Station Model
Explore a fully interactive 3D fuel station that shows exactly where every piece of automation equipment lives — from dispensers and canopy lighting above ground to the tanks and ATG probes below grade. Drag to inspect every elevation.
Purpose
Provides centralized oversight of all station operations — sales reporting, inventory reconciliation, financial tracking, and remote diagnostics.
Equipment
- Central Server
- HQ Management PC
- ERP / Back Office System
- Mobile Dashboard
Function
Aggregates transaction data, tank levels, and alarm signals from the forecourt over a secure VPN link.
Purpose
Acts as the secure bridge between Head Office and the forecourt, translating pump protocols and ensuring uninterrupted data flow.
Equipment
- Site Router / Switch
- Site Controller
- Local Data Logger
- Firewall
Function
Routes commands to dispensers, buffers data during network outages, and enforces cybersecurity controls.
Purpose
Manages day-to-day forecourt transactions, payment processing, receipting, and pump authorization.
Equipment
- POS Terminal
- Payment Gateway
- Receipt Printer
- Attendant Console
Function
Authorizes fuel dispensing, processes card and mobile payments, and records every sale for reconciliation.
Purpose
Executes the actual fuel dispensing, storage, monitoring, and safety functions at the station.
Equipment
- Fuel Dispensers & Nozzles
- Underground Storage Tanks
- ATG Probes & Leak Detectors
- Forecourt Printer & Card Reader
- Vapour Recovery & Alarm Panel
Function
Dispenses fuel, measures volume, monitors tank levels and containment, prints receipts, and triggers safety alarms.
Real-Time Visibility
Live sales, tank levels, and pump status accessible from any device, anywhere.
Secure by Design
Firewall-protected network with encrypted communication across all tiers.
Zero Downtime Design
Local data logger keeps operations running even when the network is down.
Data-Driven Decisions
Automated reporting feeds ERP and finance systems for smarter planning.