SCADA‑Ready Monitoring & Automation: Guaranteeing Compliance and Uptime
Remote tank level, leak detection, gas safety, and telemetry—engineered for one source of truth. We specify sensors, RTUs, and communications that integrate cleanly with your HMI/SCADA so alarms are trusted and audits are defensible.
Total Visibility: Remote Tank Level & Asset Monitoring
Select the right level technology for chemical, geometry, vapor, and foam—then standardize outputs for a clean SCADA tag set.
Level Technologies
- 80‑GHz radar for vapor/foam‑tolerant continuous level
- Ultrasonic for open basins and clear airspace
- Guided wave radar for tall/complex tanks
- Discrete switches for overfill & secondary alarms
Signal & Power Standards
- 4–20 mA w/ HART, pulse, and Modbus options
- 24 VDC control, surge protection, clean grounding
- Cal/scale routines and naming conventions (LIT‑###)
- Documentation: P&IDs, I/O list, ranges & scaling
Unify Your Network: SCADA Integration & Telemetry (RTUs)
Eliminate data silos. Specify RTUs and endpoints that speak your language—cellular where you must, Ethernet/serial where you can.
RTUs & Endpoints
- Cellular RTUs (e.g., Telog class) for remote lift stations
- ORION / BEACON cellular endpoints for meters
- SCADA protocols: Modbus, DNP3; mapped tag sets
- Edge alarming to reduce network chatter
Cyber & Reliability
- Read‑only historian feeds where appropriate
- Time‑sync (NTP/GPS), clock drift monitoring
- Alarm priority & deadband standards
- Fail‑safe setpoints and comms loss behavior
Proactive Safety: Automated Leak & H₂S Gas Detection
- Leak & spill: floor/well sensors and containment basins with alarm I/O, integrated into SCADA/Historian.
- H₂S monitoring: fixed monitors at lift stations with alarm relays & periodic bump‑test procedures.
- Acoustic leak detection: loggers for non‑revenue water loss detection across distribution networks.
- Alarm design: priority, latching, and acknowledgement standards reduce nuisance trips.
Why Specifiers Trust James Riggins for Monitoring Systems
What You Avoid
- Mis‑specified sensors that false‑alarm or drift
- Proprietary boxes that won’t talk to your SCADA
- Unlabeled tags, unclear ranges, missing docs
- Truck rolls for issues that telemetry should catch
What You Get
- Correct technology per chemical & geometry
- Standard signals & mapped tag sets
- Clean documentation: P&IDs, I/O list, scaling
- Single point of accountability (LibertyCES)
Stop Troubleshooting. Start Specifying.
A single mis‑specified sensor can drain budgets in downtime and truck rolls. Don’t risk a catalog part—get a complete monitoring system specified correctly, the first time.
Quick Scope
- Assets: tanks, wells, lift stations, mains
- Signals: level, flow, pressure, gas, leak
- Comms: cellular, Ethernet, serial
- Deliverables: P&IDs, I/O, alarm list, FAT
Featured Technologies
Selected lines for level, telemetry, safety, and leak detection—specified for clean integration and trusted alarms.
- 80‑GHz radar, ultrasonic, guided wave options
- Continuous level + discrete overfill switches
- 4–20 mA, Modbus, relays; NEMA 4X
- Foam/vapor tolerant measurement
- Cellular monitoring for remote lift stations
- Pressure, flow, level; historian buffering
- Protocols: Modbus/DNP3 to SCADA
- Low‑power, edge alarms, GPS time‑sync
- Cellular endpoints for water metering
- Dashboards for consumption insights
- AMI/AMR integration pathways
- Secure cloud to SCADA historian
- H₂S fixed monitors with alarm relays
- Leak/well sensors and drip containment
- Alarm priority, latching, ack workflows
- NEMA 4X/7 enclosures and barriers
Specification Snapshot
| Capability | Preferred Tech | Signal Outputs | Telemetry | Ingress / Enclosure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Level (continuous) | 80‑GHz radar | ultrasonic | guided wave | 4–20 mA, HART, Modbus | Cellular RTU / Ethernet / Serial | NEMA 4X / 7 | Foam/vapor tolerant options for chemicals |
| Overfill / Secondary | Float or capacitive discrete switch | Dry contact / PNP / relay | RTU DI points | NEMA 4X | Dual‑redundant for high‑risk tanks |
| Leak / Spill | Floor/well sensors + containment basin | Relay / 4–20 mA | RTU DI/AI with edge alarm | NEMA 4X | Alarm latching + acknowledged reset |
| H₂S Gas Safety | Fixed H₂S monitor | Relay / 4–20 mA | RTU DI/AI; alarm to SCADA | NEMA 4X/7 | Bump‑test schedule and logging |
| Distribution Leak | Acoustic loggers | Data logger / cellular | Cloud → SCADA historian | IP68 nodes | NRW reduction & main‑break prevention |
Engineered for Your Application
Request a System Specification Review
Guarantee compliance & uptime with a SCADA‑ready monitoring package tailored to your site. Talk directly with our chief engineer, James Riggins.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best sensor for my chemical tank?
The best sensor depends on the chemical, tank geometry, and environment. 80‑GHz radar is often superior when foam, vapor, or condensation are present; ultrasonic suits open basins; guided wave works for tall or complex tanks. We specify the correct, compliant sensor and outputs to prevent mis‑specification and costly errors.
How can I integrate new sensors with my existing SCADA system?
Specify outputs and protocols up front. Most modern sensors and RTUs support 4–20 mA, HART, Modbus, or DNP3. For remote assets, cellular endpoints and RTUs securely transmit data to your dashboard. We map tags, ranges, and alarms for clean integration.
How does remote monitoring help with EPA/State compliance?
Remote monitoring provides 24/7 visibility and a defensible alarm/event history. Leak and gas detection generate instant alarms so you can intervene before an incident becomes reportable—supporting audits and demonstrating proactive management.
Can you work with our existing PLCs and HMI?
Yes. We align on protocols, define tag naming standards, confirm scaling and engineering units, and deliver documentation (P&IDs, I/O lists, alarm philosophy) so integration is predictable.