How to Install Fuel Station Automation: Step-by-Step Guide
Fuel station automation installation starts with a site survey and ends with hardware, software settings, test-reconciliation and EPDK integration. 6 steps.
Station Automation Installation: Overview
Installing fuel station automation is a process that starts with a site survey and is completed by connecting the pump/tank hardware, defining the software parameters and integrating with EPDK (Turkey's Energy Market Regulatory Authority). It can be applied both to a newly built station and to an existing one. We list the steps below.
Step 1 — Site Survey and Analysis of the Current Setup
The number and brand of pumps, the number and volume of tanks, the ÖKC (Turkish fiscal cash register) model, and the existing cabling and internet infrastructure are determined. This survey shows which modules and hardware are needed.
Step 2 — Hardware Installation
The pump automation (PX) is connected to the pump controllers; level/temperature probes (TX) are lowered into the tanks; the card reader, RS485-USB converter and automation cabinet are installed. All devices are connected to the site network (RS485 / TCP-IP).
Step 3 — System Parameters
Product types (diesel, gasoline, LPG, etc.), nozzle-tank mappings, attendant/staff cards, shift definitions and prices are entered in the software. This step is what makes the automation "know the station".
Step 4 — Testing and Reconciliation
Test fillings are carried out; it is verified that sales data flows correctly from the pump to the software, that the tank level drops in real time and that the sales-stock reconciliation matches. If there is a deviation, calibration is performed.
Step 5 — EPDK 1240 Integration
The station's EPDK licence information is defined; the automatic transmission of the Dep1/Dep2/Dr/K/Dat reports to the web service is tested.
Step 6 — Training and Commissioning
Station staff are trained in shift closing, reporting and use of the panel; the system goes live. 24/7 support and remote monitoring come into effect.
How Long Does Installation Take?
At a standard station, hardware installation and commissioning are usually completed within a few days; the time varies with the number of pumps/tanks and site conditions.
Contact for Installation
To install automation at your station, contact us or review the modules on the petrol station automation page.
