iLevel is a remote monitoring system that uses telemetry to allow farmers to keep a check on the contents of any bulk storage tank in real time, from any location, using an office computer or app on a mobile device.
iLevel provides complete peace of mind when storing liquids on farms. On top of the obvious security benefits, it’s also a powerful and practical way to manage and control stocks of all liquids stored on farms – including liquid fertiliser, fuel, oils and LPG.
“iLevel is a cost-effective and convenient management tool that provides enormous benefits to users,” one of the firm’s directors, Andrew Rabett, said. “Alerts are sent via a mobile ‘phone app or email, informing you immediately of any changes in a tank’s contents. These can be set to give warnings when, for example, the contents are being removed, or if fuel is being withdrawn at night.
“It will help ensure farms don’t run out of fuel for tractors and driers in busy periods, and allow liquid fertiliser to be delivered to the right locations when it is needed.”
Farmers store a wide range of liquids in various locations around the farm, as well as in off-lying buildings and in remote locations. This makes it difficult to manage their contents, as well as often being seen as a soft touch by thieves. iLevel displays the location of all these tanks, their actual contents and any changes since the last reading all on a secure webpage, which can be viewed on a PC, or using an app on a smart ‘phone or tablet.
“The first benefit is iLevel shows exactly how much has been delivered, so you don’t have to rely on the supplier’s ticket,” Mr Rabett said. “You can then set-up the parameters for the alerts that inform you if and when the contents change. This not only will alert owners to unauthorised removal, but also if there is a leak, which will help protect precious stocks and quickly prevent a pollution incident.
“Thieves often break off locks or puncture tanks to steal the contents. With iLevel you are able to inform the Police as the crime is being committed, without having to confront the perpetrators and then act quickly to contain any leaks caused by the damage. Moreover, it also provides evidence to the Environment Agency that you have procedures in place to check for, and quickly contain, any spills.”
Knowing the exact contents in all tanks at all times will help improve management. In the busy fertiliser application period, for example, iLevel keeps an eye on stocks in all locations, saving time on not having to drive around to check the levels, but also making sure you don’t run out. Also, with the owner’s permission, suppliers can be allowed to monitor the levels so they can schedule deliveries just-in-time to match the demand.
“The system is very accurate, which means it can be used to monitor fuel use by simply matching the amount of diesel withdrawn to the tractor that has filled up,” Mr Rabett said.
iLevel employs industrial-standard level sensors and a telemetry control box, which are well-proven in other industries and designed for work in the most demanding conditions. These are installed simply and easily on tanks, often using existing fittings, so there’s no need to drill any extra holes. Power for the control box is supplied by a long-life battery, solar power or mains – depending on location.
The tank’s content level is monitored accurately at all times and this information is sent, via telemetry using a mobile ‘phone data signal, to iLevel’s secure servers. Here it’s processed and displayed on each customer’s password-protected individual webpage, which can be viewed from anywhere in the world via any device with an internet connection.
“The system uses well proven monitoring and telemetry equipment that is designed and built to operate reliably in the harshest environments,” Mr Rabett said. “While these are not new, iLevel has combined this robust, reliable technology with an easily accessible and secure website to enable farmers to quickly check single- and multiple-tank installations at various sites and for an extremely competitive price.”
As well as monitoring the tanks remotely, all the key parameters can be set and adjusted from the iLevel control centre from where the performance and reliability of the control box is monitored daily.
iLevel is available on an annual subscription of £200/tank; after professional installation and set-up of all the necessary equipment. This includes access to an individual, secure monitoring webpage and app delivery. This cost may be shared by the supplier in some instances.
iLevel provides complete peace of mind when storing liquids on farms. On top of the obvious security benefits, it’s also a powerful and practical way to manage and control stocks of all liquids stored on farms – including liquid fertiliser, fuel, oils and LPG.
“iLevel is a cost-effective and convenient management tool that provides enormous benefits to users,” one of the firm’s directors, Andrew Rabett, said. “Alerts are sent via a mobile ‘phone app or email, informing you immediately of any changes in a tank’s contents. These can be set to give warnings when, for example, the contents are being removed, or if fuel is being withdrawn at night.
“It will help ensure farms don’t run out of fuel for tractors and driers in busy periods, and allow liquid fertiliser to be delivered to the right locations when it is needed.”
Farmers store a wide range of liquids in various locations around the farm, as well as in off-lying buildings and in remote locations. This makes it difficult to manage their contents, as well as often being seen as a soft touch by thieves. iLevel displays the location of all these tanks, their actual contents and any changes since the last reading all on a secure webpage, which can be viewed on a PC, or using an app on a smart ‘phone or tablet.
“The first benefit is iLevel shows exactly how much has been delivered, so you don’t have to rely on the supplier’s ticket,” Mr Rabett said. “You can then set-up the parameters for the alerts that inform you if and when the contents change. This not only will alert owners to unauthorised removal, but also if there is a leak, which will help protect precious stocks and quickly prevent a pollution incident.
“Thieves often break off locks or puncture tanks to steal the contents. With iLevel you are able to inform the Police as the crime is being committed, without having to confront the perpetrators and then act quickly to contain any leaks caused by the damage. Moreover, it also provides evidence to the Environment Agency that you have procedures in place to check for, and quickly contain, any spills.”
Knowing the exact contents in all tanks at all times will help improve management. In the busy fertiliser application period, for example, iLevel keeps an eye on stocks in all locations, saving time on not having to drive around to check the levels, but also making sure you don’t run out. Also, with the owner’s permission, suppliers can be allowed to monitor the levels so they can schedule deliveries just-in-time to match the demand.
“The system is very accurate, which means it can be used to monitor fuel use by simply matching the amount of diesel withdrawn to the tractor that has filled up,” Mr Rabett said.
iLevel employs industrial-standard level sensors and a telemetry control box, which are well-proven in other industries and designed for work in the most demanding conditions. These are installed simply and easily on tanks, often using existing fittings, so there’s no need to drill any extra holes. Power for the control box is supplied by a long-life battery, solar power or mains – depending on location.
The tank’s content level is monitored accurately at all times and this information is sent, via telemetry using a mobile ‘phone data signal, to iLevel’s secure servers. Here it’s processed and displayed on each customer’s password-protected individual webpage, which can be viewed from anywhere in the world via any device with an internet connection.
“The system uses well proven monitoring and telemetry equipment that is designed and built to operate reliably in the harshest environments,” Mr Rabett said. “While these are not new, iLevel has combined this robust, reliable technology with an easily accessible and secure website to enable farmers to quickly check single- and multiple-tank installations at various sites and for an extremely competitive price.”
As well as monitoring the tanks remotely, all the key parameters can be set and adjusted from the iLevel control centre from where the performance and reliability of the control box is monitored daily.
iLevel is available on an annual subscription of £200/tank; after professional installation and set-up of all the necessary equipment. This includes access to an individual, secure monitoring webpage and app delivery. This cost may be shared by the supplier in some instances.
For more information visit: www.i-levelapp.com.
