Liquid is notoriously hard to monitor.
Did every stop deliver the amount recorded on the paperwork? Did the driver halt the dispensing just long enough to siphon some fuel into another tank?
Without transaction-level data, operators only see the final tank level and not the activity behind that number. That’s where the input flow report improves visibility, easily.
Table of contents:
- About the input flow report
- Input flow report for anti-theft
- Input flow report in maritime
- Input flow report for fuel distribution
- FAQs
What is the input flow report?
The input flow report provides a precise, time-stamped record of individual liquid transfers based on the data from pulse sensors. It captures each dispensing event from the moment the liquid starts pumping through to when it stops, which means you get:
- Clear start and end points for each flow event.
- Exact volume per transaction.
- Accurate timing and location for every transfer.
- A clean audit trail.
Without this report, you typically only see total usage from the sensor. You can’t tell when the liquid moved, how long it flowed, or how much was dispensed per event; it’s a nightmare to verify deliveries or understand true consumption, and it’s a breeding ground for theft.
The input flow report fills in the gaps - literally.
Where can you use the input flow report?
The input flow report is useful anywhere you’re dispensing fuel, water, or chemicals and utilizing a pulse-based flow sensor.
Because the sensor can be installed on nearly any line where liquid moves, you can generate this report across a wide range of units, including:
- Fuel bowsers and tanker trucks moving across rural or off-road environments.
- Depot or on-site storage tanks that regularly dispense fuel or water.
- Agricultural vehicles handling irrigation water, fertilizer, or chemical mixes.
- Marine vessels, from cruise ships to cargo carriers and large tankers.
How the input flow report supports anti-theft efforts
A bulk water tanker may record every stop on paper, but once the final tank check happens, the numbers don’t quite match. That’s where the report makes all the difference.
- Increases accountability. If a transaction looks suspicious, you’ll have a defensible record to refer back to that includes the relevant driver’s details.
- Highlights unusual patterns. Because every transaction is individually measured, you can detect unusually high volume in a single event, suspicious patterns (frequent small “test” siphons), transactions too close together to be legitimate, or anomalies compared to historical averages.
- Eliminates manual logging - a major theft loophole. The input flow report removes the hassle of handwritten logs and manual dip readings, both of which are prone to manipulation.
Before and after: Tracking liquid transfer in the maritime industry
Before and after: Tracking liquid transfer in fuel distribution
We’re running a BETA program for select partners, and you may qualify to test the input flow report before anyone else.
FAQs
Does this report and a pulse sensor replace a fuel-level sensor?
No. A fuel-level sensor measures how much liquid is inside a tank. A pulse sensor measures how much liquid moves through a pipe or hose. The input flow report uses the second type: movement, not storage.
Does the driver or operator need to do anything during dispensing?
No. The system detects flow automatically and logs the event without requiring user input. Users will just need to generate the report from within the reporting module.
Does this work for multi-tank or compound-sensor setups?
Yes. As long as each sensor is connected correctly, the report will show transaction-level events per sensor.
If you’d like a closer look at this new report, please send us a message or contact your key account manager. We’ll be happy to walk you through it.
