Tank Terminal Solutions
E’vita
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Synchronization, Coordination and Optimization in your Tank Terminal
A bulk liquid or gas storage facility can only operate successfully if the processes are safe, secure, reliable, efficient, and - last
but not least - compliant with the applying regulations and licenses to operate.
E’vita® (Egemin Vertically Integrated Tank terminal Automation) is Egemin’s all-inclusive automation solution, based on a state
of the art architecture, for integrating automation processes with high-level ERP systems (Enterprise Resource Planning) in
tank terminal plants.
E’vita® was developed to automate and direct shipments from a higher level and it allows you to synchronize, coordinate and
optimize your product movement operations and data communication in your tank terminal.
Measure, Monitor and Manage
Crucial to stay in control is to be able to measure and monitor. The E’vita® terminal management and automation system helps
to acquire adequate information from the terminal on a real-time basis Through this all users are continuously informed on the
status of the terminal and its operations and it helps users to make decisions.
E’vita® will also streamline terminal operations by offering workflow management for different terminal activities, reducing the
risk of spills, contamination and other risks. At the same time E’vita® will assist in reducing the number of personnel active in
the field.
Process Control Security
The E’vita® system is set up according to the ISA99 standard for Process Control Security, including user management, data
protection, and remote access. E’vita® ensures high integrity data that are tamper free and available to those who need the
information, local or remote.
Stay in Control
Enhance your terminal by
automating your
terminal processes
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Connectivity
The E’vita® terminal management and automation system creates the link between the real-time operations environment and
the transactional ERP layer. It supports the translation of sales orders into production orders and in return on-line information
for invoicing, customs, transport documents etc. in the correct form and protocol to the different systems used.
E’vita® offers a modern data platform that is able to communicate with new and existing equipment in the field, like weighing
bridges, custody transfer flow meters, access control and process control systems, as well as with ERP systems and
connections to remote applications like customs or slot planning.
Enhanced Terminal Operations
Besides management of the first line operational activities, the E’vita® system provides additional functionalities to enhance
your terminal operations, e.g. Energy Management. It assists in avoiding energy consumption peaks, definition of the optimum
working point for movements and finding potential trouble before it finds you.
Synergy between Technology and Experience
E’vita® offers today’s technology combined with the 20 years’ experience of Egemin Automation in designing and building of
terminal software solutions. This results in a solution that offers:
BTM - Business Transaction Module » Inventory management » Operational order preparation » Invoicing
OMM - Order Manager Module » Creation of operational orders » Compartment calculation of trucks » Blending (Batch, In Line) » Load plan processing
BCM - Business Communications Module » Interface to ERP systems for automatic load order processing
through XML, flat file communication and database table transfer
RDM - Report & Document Module » Bill of loading – CMR – Customs Clearance documents –
Dangerous Goods Declaration – Tremcards - .. » Loading summary & detail report – Average loading reports –
Weighing reports - ...
Administration Core » Data storage of actions performed by operators, drivers,
dispatchers, loading details & schedules, tank & transport information, etc.
» Definition of customers, drivers, products / materials, tank information
» One unique interface for operators, dispatchers and management to access E’vita® information
» Slot planning interface » Easy maintenance over the internet
Operations Core » Communication with field devices: weighbridges, presets,
access control, DCS & PLC systems, tank inventory systems over TCP/IP, serial communication, UDP
» Vendor-independent OPC UA Client for communication with nearly any device
» OPC – UA server
» ISA95 & ISA99 compliancy (functionality of the
solution & data integrity and security in the system).
» A modular system enabling seamless sizing of the
solution.
» Connectivity to vintage serial protocols as well as web-
based remote applications.
» Brand independent connectivity to equipment, control
systems and business applications.
» A variety of different user interfaces in the field as well
as the office.
» Optimum between common of the shelf components
where possible and customized parts where needed.
Surplus Value
» Using E’vita® reduces your total cost (TCO) while at the same time increasing the safety and flexibility of your facility.
» E’vita® enables you to increase your output and better utilize the full capacity of your terminal. Loading and unloading of
incoming and outgoing products is also faster, safer and more reliable. Manual intervention becomes less common.
» With E’vita® you can also integrate your process automation with your ERP system, enabling you to synchronize,
coordinate and optimize product movements and data communication in your tank terminal.
» The E’vita® system is stable and there are modules which can be used for communication with other systems such as
entry control, time registration, weighbridge systems, etc. Besides the system is multilingual executed for the user.
E’vita® Features