Fuel Tank Management and Compliance
Products and Services Guide
Fuel Management Technology and Solutions
106 East Main Street
Richardson, Texas 75081
800 848-8378
972 497-9002
Fuel Management Technology and Solutions
www.simmons-corp.com
Products and Services
Table of Contents
Services
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SIR
FTS
Wet Stock Management
Dispatching
ConSIRn
Products
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TMW650 Tank Manager – windows based
TMW650 Embedded PC
ATG Remote Display
FSM Fuel SIRveillance System
Liquid Sensor
Brine Sensor
Double Barrel Probe
AST Aboveground Storage Tank Wireless System
WAST Wired ATG
SAST Wireless ATG
These are summary sheets giving an overview of some our primary products and services. Feel free
to contact Simmons Corporation for more detailed information on these or any other products and
services. Our experienced staff would welcome the opportunity to discuss any requirements you have.
We have the expertise and knowledge to recommend and implement proven products and services to make
your business more efficient. Our goal is to increase your profitability by offering industry proven solutions
that you can depend on.
Once you experience what Simmons can offer, you’ll see why we lead the industry in solutions to your
fuel management and compliance issues.
106 East Main Street
Richardson, Texas 75081
800 848-8378
972 497-9002
Fuel Management Technology and Solutions
www.simmons-corp.com
Statistical Inventory Reconciliation
Simmons’Statistical Inventory Reconciliation (SIR) program provides an EPA 3rd party
certified Quantitative SIR analysis report that identifies the minimal detectable leak rate and
measured leak rates in accordance with guidelines published by the EPA and the National
Work Group on Leak Detection Evaluations (NWGLDE). The Simmons Corporation brings to
you twelve years of SIR experience and a customer base of several hundred satisfied
clients that represent ten’s of thousands of tanks worldwide. Our customers include many
household names in the convenience store industry and fuel marketing suppliers.
Features & Benefits
•Ability to analyze your data on a weekly or monthly basis.
•Monthly Inventory Control reports.
• Requires no capital investment.
•Seamless data transfer from any BackOffice system directly into Simmons host computer.
•Fax/mail your daily inventory log directly to Simmons and we do the data entry for you.
• Secured web based data entry, for in-house control.
• SIRmation, call Simmons (toll-free number, optional) on a daily basis and input your
readings via your touch-tone telephone.
• Delivery discrepancies reported.
•One-time gain or loss reporting.
•Meter calibration issues.
•Tank chart issues identified.
•Alert Investigation Procedure (AIP) forms to complete when tank issues arise and a
knowledgeable support staff to support your efforts.
•Monthly SIR reports can be emailed, faxed or mailed to your contact.
•Allows SIR management from any computer with internet access.
Consider Simmons as your insurance policy. We will provide you with early detection to
catch leaks quickly, as well as providing you with valuable information to more efficiently
control your fuel inventory and financial assets. This all takes place while providing you with
the least expensive form of leak detection available in today’s market place.
Combining our SIR program with the latest in Fuel Tank Solutions (FTS), we will provide
your company with an optimized solution that will greatly benefit any size company.
Once you experience what Simmons can offer, you’ll see why we lead the industry in
solutions to your fuel tank management and compliance issues.
Call or write us … we’re here to help.
106 East Main Street
Richardson, Texas 75081
800 848 8378
972 497 9002
Fuel Management Technology and Solutions
www.simmons-corp.com
FTS Fuel Tank Solutions
Daily Fuel Tank Solutions
The most comprehensive, flexible and cost efficient solution for total fuel inventory
management. ATG must have communication capabilities and phone access.
Base Service
•Daily call to ATG
•Tank inventory gathered
•Inventory and alarm reports generated and emailed
•Web presentation of information gathered for remote viewing
•Data gathered emailed to client for import directly into your back office
•Over 60 different reports available
Dynamic Inventory
Instant Inventory: Authorized unlimited inquiries of fuel level readings on demand. This feature is a webbased program that allows companies to monitor high volume sites that may require real-time
inventory access.
Optional Tank Leak Detection
Compliance Report: Simmons will monitor your ATG’s that have compliance programs
installed and post all tank tests results every Wednesday.
•Weekly call to site
•Compliance data gathered from ATG
•Compliance reports provided to Client
-Web Based
-Email
-Exception reports along with recommended action
Optional Dynamic ATG Alarm Monitoring
Continuation of Tank Leak Detection System
•Head end system accepts and processes alarms from ATG’s (24/7)
•Automated action for selected immediate alarms
Simmons always has a technician on duty to process exceptions
Interactive Dispatch Reporting
•Secured website
•Recommended dispatching loads in site order of which requires fuel the most
•Flexible recommendation – vs. - Dispatcher knowledge
•Driver assignment and breakdown options
•Split loads capabilities
•Printable dispatch ticket
•Commercial account screen for call-in locations
Once you experience what Simmons can offer, you’ll see why we lead the industry in
solutions to your fuel tank management and compliance issues.
Call or write us … we’re here to help.
Fuel Management Technology and Solutions
106 East Main Street
Richardson, Texas 75081
800 848 8378
972 497 9002
www.simmons-corp.com
Wet Stock Management
Simmons Wet Stock Management provides key management analysis and reporting
to prevent losses and maximize your profits by giving you a daily/weekly snapshot of
pass/fail statistics on your tanks. No more month end surprises. You get immediate
visibility into issues before they drain your profits.
? Primary Wet Stock Benefits
Fuel loss is identified in terms of time and probable reason. WSM process’s data you provide in electronic
format daily, analyzes all variables (sales, product levels and deliveries) and identifies fuel losses that
require immediate attention based on our proven trend analysis:
•Daily alerts for sudden or large losses
•Weekly non compliance status reports – pass, fail, inconclusive
•Drill down exception reporting on problem tanks
•Five week trend comparison
•Sortable data and results
? Secondary Benefits
•Data edit/audit ability
•Flexible reporting – divisions/districts
•FTP Data submission
Problems are quickly identified and reports generated for corrective action before your profits are
literally given away. Flexible and customizable reporting capabilities allow you to design the management
tools you need to analyze and make immediate corrections to site problems. Reports are quickly
generated and transmitted to headquarters, a regional office, or vendor of choice. Accurate inventory
control has never been easier.
? Additional Simmons SIR Benefits
•Third party Compliance reporting for tanks and lines
•Monthly Inventory Control reports
• Requires no capital investment
• Seamless data transfer from any back office system directly into Simmons host computer
• Delivery discrepancies reported
• One-time gain or loss reporting
• Meter calibration issues
• Tank chart issues identified
• Alert Investigation Procedure (AIP) forms to complete when tank issues arise and a knowledgeable
support staff to support your efforts
• Monthly SIR reports can be emailed, faxed or mailed to your contact
• Allows SIR management from any computer with internet access
Once you experience what Simmons can offer, you’ll see why we lead the industry in
solutions to your fuel tank management and compliance issues.
Call or write us … we’re here to help.
Fuel Management Technology and Solutions
106 East Main Street
Richardson, Texas 75081
800 848 8378
972 497 9002
www.simmons-corp.com
Web Dispatching Services
Simmons’Web Dispatching module was created with the dispatcher in mind. Simmons
exclusive design has incorporated many safe guards to ensure accurate, yet timely
dispatching scenarios in order to facilitate the processing of data collected from various
sources in the C-store environment. Typical dispatchers/managers are searching for
timesaving techniques. Simmons will provide the training, support and know-how to provide a
QuickTime/Real-Time solution for your dispatching demands.
Key features
• Automates recommended dispatching per location
• Run-out in order of importance
• Quick glance feature concerning levels and site anomalies
• Automated data collection from all ATG’s, POS systems and Interactive Voice Response
(IVR) resources
• Estimated inventories from sites without ATG’s
• Multiple sort/search features
• Order integrity verification
• Split loads
• Navigate effortlessly from one screen to the other
• Run-out Scheduling of deliveries by day/hour
• Variable settings for all sites/vendors/terminals/drivers with individual default settings
• Production tools to effortlessly move data from recommended loads to the dispatch, to
the delivery ticket
• Commercial site screen to allow call-in orders for the receptionist to input
Combining Simmons Web Dispatching with our Fuel Tank Solutions
program, we will help you create the environment to ensure profitable growth.
Once you experience what Simmons can offer, you’ll see why we lead the industry in
solutions to your fuel tank management and compliance issues.
Call or write us … we’re here to help.
106 East Main Street
Richardson, Texas 75081
800 848 8378
972 497 9002
Fuel Management Technology and Solutions
www.simmons-corp.com
ConSIRn
Simmons’CONSIRN (Continuous Statistical Inventory Reconciliation Network) Service is
designed as an extension of Simmons’industry leading SIR technology. CONSIRN
provides a fully integrated system to monitor dispensing, inventory and delivery of your
most valuable asset – fuel inventory. It provides the key management analysis and
reporting to prevent losses and maximize your profits.
? Primary Benefits
Fuel loss is identified in terms of time and reason. CONSIRN collects data in real time, analyzes all
variables (sales, product levels and deliveries) and identifies fuel losses that require immediate
attention. By continuously monitoring product levels and sales, CONSIRN pinpoints losses from:
•Short deliveries into the tank system with temperature and sales included (#1 source of lost fuel)
•Unrecorded product removal (#2 largest reason for lost fuel)
? Secondary Benefits
•Dispensing meter calibration errors
•Blend valve failure or errors
Problems are quickly identified and reports generated for corrective action before your profits are
literally given away. Flexible and customizable reporting capabilities allow you to design the management
tools you need to analyze and make immediate corrections to site problems. Reports are quickly generated
and transmitted to headquarters, a regional office or vendor of choice. Accurate inventory control has
never been easier.
? Additional Benefits
•CONSIRN collects and analyzes all of the fuel inventory information.
•In addition to fuel loss determination, CONSIRN:
•Identifies equipment malfunctions
•Reports flow rate through each hose
•Reduces labor cost to support site
•Dispensing meter calibration
•Filter installation
•Tank conversion (chart error) CONSIRN creates and implements accurate charts
•Automates the fuel reconciliation process
•Produces compliance reports for the entire system – tanks and lines
•Provides daily inventory and interactive dispatch capability (optional)
Key reports from the system include:
Delivery Exception, Unrecorded Product Removal, Delivery VS Inventory, Product Over/Short by Type
Additional Reports:
Monthly Compliance, Delivery History, Daily Over/Short, Dispenser Meter Calibration, Flow Rate
Once you experience what Simmons can offer, you’ll see why we lead the industry in
solutions to your fuel tank management and compliance issues.
Call or write us … we’re here to help.
106 East Main Street
Richardson, Texas 75081
800 848 8378
972 497 9002
Fuel Management Technology and Solutions
www.simmons-corp.com
TMW 650
The Tank Manager Windows 650 (TMW
650) is the most versatile automatic
tank gauge management system on
the market today. The TMW 650 is a
permanently installed inventory and leak
detection system for underground and
above ground storage tanks. The TMW
650 ATG technology exceeds all EPA
standards as verified by third parties.
The system consists of an electronic
console, in-tank probes for liquid level
sensing, and optional sump/interstitial
sensors, brine sensors and vapor
sensors. The system provides graphic
display of the data for current status, alarms, inventory control and tank leak detection on
your PC monitor.
The information is displayed in easy-to-read graphic and text formats. The TMW 650
console contains all of the electronics for tank probes, sump and interstitial sensors and
vapor sensors. All data and the time of day clock are battery backed in case of power
failure. Unlimited accessibility: network, internet, serial, and modems are all supported by
the TMW650. Access to and from the other equipment at your site (POS, back office, site
controller, etc.). The combination of tank testing, and inventory monitoring completes the
loop for total site data collection and analysis.
Simmons has developed the revolutionary TMW650 Windows-based tank manager
which virtually eliminates the need to install excessive hardware to manage your
underground fuel tanks. Simmons is driving the costs out of the tank managers
and putting the customer back in control of their information and hardware. This
also allows our customer to focus on their critical data, not on costly repairs and down
time of unnecessary hardware. Simmons is the first in the industry to capitalize on
simplifying the tank manager. Simmons uses the processing power that is already on site
to run its software so the need for costly equipment is eliminated. Simmons has made
tank management affordable again while giving you faster processing power to get to your
data quickly and easily.
Once you experience all that Simmons has to offer, you’ll see why we lead the industry in solutions
to your fuel tank management and compliance issues.
Give us a call … we’re here to help.
106 East Main Street
Richardson, Texas 75081
800 848 8378
972 497 9002
Fuel Management Technology and Solutions
www.simmons-corp.com
TMW 650 – Embedded PC
When the TM2000AC console cannot be used with a local pc the solution is the Embedded
PC option.
The Embedded PC is an industrial-grade device that integrates with the TM2000AC
console and provides all the functionality of the TWM650 PC, resulting in a stand-alone
ATG.
The large 10.1”touchscreen display is intuitive and easy to use. Installation of the
Embedded PC is very easy; its console simply attaches to the TM2000AC console, and
the only wiring connections are to 120VAC and to the TM2000AC serial port.
The Embedded PC can be used with any commercially available printer and it also
supports the Remote Display. At only $1500, it is very cost effective solution.
Once you experience all that Simmons has to offer, you’ll see why we lead the
industry in solutions to your fuel tank management and compliance issues.
Give us a call … we’re here to help.
Fuel Management Technology and Solutions
106 East Main Street
Richardson, Texas 75081
800 848 8378
972 497 9002
www.simmons-corp.com
ATG Remote Display
Add a remote display to
your tank monitor
The Simmons TMW 650 Remote display is a convenient solution to the problem of
keeping your staff apprised of fuel inventory and alarm status when they need to be at
the front of the store but the TMW650 PC needs to be at the back.
The Remote Display features a large (5.5”x 1”), easy to read, four line x 40 character
LCD which is housed in a durable, easy-to-mount, attractive enclosure. The enclosure
dimensions are 7.5”wide x 2.75”high x 2” deep.
All relevant information scrolls periodically so there is nothing for an attendant to learn,
and in just a few seconds the entire system status will be known.
Installing the Remote Display is a cinch, as the device is easily mounted to a wall by
means of its internal mounting holes.
A standard 9 pin serial cable connects the display to the TMW650 PC and its power
supply plugs into a standard 120 VAC outlet.
The Simmons TMW650 Remote Display is economically priced at $375 and it will
quickly pay for itself through increased employee productivity.
106 East Main Street
Richardson, Texas 75081
800 848 8378
972 497 9002
Fuel Management Technology and Solutions
www.simmons-corp.com
Fuel SIRveillance Module (FSM)
Product Overview
The perfect solution for quickly gathering
data you need to manage your consigned
fuel inventory as well as audit price changes.
Accurate, on time delivery of the information
you need delivered to your desktop.
Simmons Fuel SIRveillance Module (FSM)
is designed as a low cost solution for data
gathering at company-owned and dealer
sites. Very simply installed between the
printer and the POS system, the Simmons
FSM acquires data associated with all the
activities of interest at the site, based on
your specific needs. Ideal for consigned fuel
situations. The FSM can operate in active
and passive modes while collecting data. Typical units accessed by the Simmons FSM include
the Point of Sale system and automatic tank gauge (ATG) systems. The information is then
sent to the Simmons data center utilizing a toll-free number. This unique method allows your
headquarters staff to have complete and current knowledge of each site for fast, accurate
decision making. This allows daily EFT drafting on consigned fuel accounts, integration to your
accounting package, price change audit as well as custom reporting. The most simple,
reliable, product of it’s kind on the market today.
Features and Benefits
The Simmons Fuel SIRveillance Module (FSM) is an ideal fit for any convenience store
owner who manages one or more stores and would like to monitor any site managers or
store operations from his or her personal PC. The basic function of the FSM is to collect
the daily fuel sales and the daily fuel tank levels and compile that data by specific “time
stamp”. The FMS then delivers those figures in several easy to use Simmons report
formats. These daily reports are delivered to the store owner or any other desired
personnel via email.
Once you experience what Simmons can offer, you’ll see why we lead the industry in
solutions to your fuel tank management and compliance issues.
Call or write us … we’re here to help.
106 East Main Street
Richardson, Texas 75081
800 848 8378
972 497 9002
Fuel Management Technology and Solutions
www.simmons-corp.com
Liquid Sensor
Principles of Operation: The Tank Manager liquid sensor is designed to detect
the presence of liquids in containment sumps, the interstitial space of doublewalled piping, double-walled tanks, and other places that are normally dry. The
sensor is positioned in the space at the depth where it should alarm. It can be
positioned vertically or horizontally. It will
alarm when liquid is present from one end
of the sensor tube to the other. It is an
ultrasonic sensor, and works by
transmitting a sound pulse which travels to
the opposite end of the sensor and
bounces back. This is detected at the
Tank Manager console. If the space is
dry, no reflection appears. The sensor
is non-destructive and recovers as soon
as liquid is removed. It discriminates
between gasoline products and water. The sensor is 3/4" by 3" long. The sensor
can be used with cable runs of up to 400 feet or with a multiplexer.
Installation: The liquid sensor can be wired directly to an unused channel (no intank probe attached) at the Tank Manager Console using home run cable or it can
be wired using a multiplexer which allows several sensors plus an in-tank probe to
hook up to one TM channel. Direct installation is described below. To install using a
multiplexer, see the Multiplexer Installation sheet.
Applications: The liquid sensor is installed in the interstitial space of double wall
tanks, containment sumps, piping sumps, dispenser sumps, and other places to
monitor for the presence of liquids and fuel leaks.
Once you experience what Simmons can offer, you’ll see why we lead the industry in
solutions to your fuel tank management and compliance issues.
Call or write us … we’re here to help.
106 East Main Street
Richardson, Texas 75081
800 848 8378
972 497 9002
Fuel Management Technology and Solutions
www.simmons-corp.com
Double Barrel Probe
The Tank Manager probe is all solid state and uses
ultrasonic technology to provide the most accurate
system possible.
Principles of Operation:
The in-tank probe is designed to fit a range of tank sizes, with
final adjustment to the particular tank made in the field with the
sliding probe extension. The in-tank probe level sensor has no
moving parts with the exception of the water detection float. All
probes have the same characteristics with no field calibration
required.
Location:
The in-tank probe is installed in a 3-4 inch riser located
close to the middle of the tank. Probe is assembled to fit tank.
Specify tank diameter and riser height at order. Probe is
connected to console with 4 conductor plus shield homerun
cable. Probe sizes available to fit 2 feet to 12 feet diameter above
ground and below ground tanks. Shipped with installation kit.
Note:
The probe should be installed in the tank riser as close to
the center of the tank as possible. The probe should rest firmly
on the tank bottom. If the probe is installed in one end of the
tank, you will have to adjust for tank tilt, if any, at the tank
manager console.
TMPROBE
Dimensions
Diameter: 2 3/4”
Length: 2 to 12 feet
Construction:
The probe is made of sturdy fiberglass that withstands
most hydrocarbon fuels. Contact factory for application in
specific chemicals.
Once you experience what Simmons can offer, you’ll see why we lead the industry in
solutions to your fuel tank management and compliance issues.
Call or write us … we’re here to help.
106 East Main Street
Richardson, Texas 75081
800 848 8378
972 497 9002
Fuel Management Technology and Solutions
www.simmons-corp.com
Brine Sensor
Principles of Operation: The brine probe is designed for monitoring
brine level in a double wall tank. It is installed in a 2,3, or 4 inch riser
located at the top of the brine reservoir tank on top of tank. It
continuously monitors brine level and an alarm is sounded if level falls
below user entered low level set point. Specify length from top of brine
riser to bottom of brine reservoir at order. Probe is connected to
console with 4 conductor plus shield homerun cable. Shipped with
installation kit.
The probe is made of sturdy fiberglass that withstands most
hydrocarbon fuels. Contact factory for application in specific
chemicals.
Location: The brine probe sits in the 4” standpipe riser and brine
reservoir located on top of the tank.
Dimensions: Length: 12” to 36” (with adjustable riser extension)
Width: 1 1/2”
TM Brine
Once you experience what Simmons can offer, you’ll see why we lead the industry in
solutions to your fuel tank management and compliance issues.
Call or write us … we’re here to help.
106 East Main Street
Richardson, Texas 75081
800 848 8378
972 497 9002
Fuel Management Technology and Solutions
www.simmons-corp.com
Wireless AST System
The Simmons Wireless AST tank gauge is a permanently installed inventory system
for above-ground storage tanks. The system consists of an electronic console, in-tank
probes for liquid level sensing, transmitter and receiver. The receiver is mounted
inside an environmentally protected housing that has line of site capabilities to the
transmitter.
Console
The Simmons console contains all of the electronics for the wireless tank probes. All
data and the time of day clock are battery backed in case of power failure.
Additionally, the integral modem and RS232 communications ports will provide
telephone access to the data for an optional Fuel Tank Solution (FTS).
AST-Wireless Probes
The Simmons probe is a State -of-the-Art wireless probe that utilizes Time Domain
Reflectometry (TDR) technology to provide accurate levels with low power
consumption. The in-tank probe is custom designed with a flexible wave guide to fit a
range of tank sizes from 4’to 84’. The system is programmed in Simmons
engineering lab and is shipped ready for quick and simple installation.
Warranty
Included is a one-year warranty on our wireless probes and hardware, with 90 days of
on-site labor. Simmons offers an optional, no hassle, on-site warranty.
Once you experience what Simmons can offer, you’ll see why we lead the industry in
solutions to your fuel tank management and compliance issues.
Call or write us … we’re here to help.
106 East Main Street
Richardson, Texas 75081
800 848 8378
972 497 9002
Fuel Management Technology and Solutions
www.simmons-corp.com
Wired AST System
Wired AST System
The Simmons Wired AST tank gauge is a permanently installed inventory system for above-ground storage tanks.
The system consists of an electronic console, in-tank probes for liquid level sensing with physical wire connecting
them. The console is available with a blank face or display/keypad and can be located up to 500 feet from the
tanks.
Console
The Simmons console contains all electronics for the wired tank probes. All data and the time of day clock are
battery backed in case of power failure. Additionally, the integral modem and RS232 communications ports will
provide telephone access to the data for optional Fuel Tank Solution (FTS).
AST-Wired Probes
The Simmons probe is a state-of-the-art wired probe that utilizes Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology to
provide accurate levels. The wired configuration allows constant level sampling for accurate overfill and sudden
loss sensing. The in-tank probe is custom designed with a flexible wave guide to fit a range of tank sizes from 4’
to 84’. The system is programmed in Simmons engineering lab and is shipped ready for quick and simple
installation.
Warranty
Included is a one-year warranty on our wireless probes and hardware,
Once you experience what Simmons can offer, you’ll see why we lead the industry in
solutions to your fuel tank management and compliance issues.
Call or write us … we’re here to help.
Fuel Management Technology and Solutions
106 East Main Street
Richardson, Texas 75081
800 848 8378
972 497 9002
www.simmons-corp.com
Satellite AST System
Product Overview
The Simmons SAST (Satellite AboveGround Storage Tank) system is an
inventory measuring device for your
stationary and mobile storage tank systems.
Satellite technology makes this product one
of the best on the market today for reliability
and consistent connections in any remote
location. With Simmons proven satellite
technology, our end users can have peace
of mind knowing they can monitor “ANY
TANK - ANYWHERE”! Simmons SAST unit
is manufactured with our state-of-the-art
TDR (Time Domain Reflectometry)
SAST Unit with TDR Probe
technology probe. The in-tank probe is
designed with a CUT-TO-FIT flexible wave guide to which allows us to monitor tanks up to 54
feet tall. TDR technology has been utilized in Simmons UST probes since 1997 and provides
accurate levels with very low power consumption. Simmons customized polling package
allows readings up to 24 times per day, set to the end-users specification.
•Simple installation
•Reliable connectivity
•Simmons web interface to data
•Simmons Dispatch capabilities can be added for
even more flexibility
•Reliable Design
•Proven Technology in both the probe and the unit
•Easily customized access to data
Satellite modem cap assembly
Once you experience what Simmons can offer, you’ll see why we lead the industry in
solutions to your fuel tank management and compliance issues.
Call or write us … we’re here to help.
106 East Main Street
Richardson, Texas 75081
800 848 8378
972 497 9002
Fuel Management Technology and Solutions
www.simmons-corp.com