Connected service station solution: monitor your tanks safely with our ATEX gauge

Fuel inventory management is a strategic issue for service stations wishing to improve profitability while guaranteeing the safety of their facilities. Thanks to a connected solution, it is now possible to precisely monitor tank levels, anticipate replenishment requirements, and automate critical alerts in real time.

With our ATEX-certified gauge, you have access to reliable, secure data, available remotely on an intuitive web platform. This system enables you to optimize every delivery, reduce emergency interventions, and secure your station and your personnel.

Discover how integrating our connected sensor transforms the way you manage a service station. This page explains how our solution works, its functionalities, its use cases and the concrete benefits for your company and your customers.

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Why adopt a connected service station solution?

Current challenges in service station management

Running a service station on a daily basis means juggling safety, service continuity, data management and delivery optimization. Yet many companies still operate with manual methods or outdated systems, exposing their operations to unnecessary risks.

Here are the most frequently encountered problems:

🔸 Unexpected stock shortages: which disrupt sales and affect customer satisfaction
🔸 Human errors: during manual readings or entries in management software
🔸 Poorly monitored ATEX zones: where the safety of equipment and personnel is paramount
🔸 Difficult remote monitoring: lack of real-time visualization, lack of centralized information

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The benefits of an IoT solution: forecasting, security, efficiency

Integrating an IoT solution radically transforms station management. By centralizing data, automating readings, and guaranteeing reliable feedback, you gain in time, security and performance.

Key benefits :

✅ Forecast requirements: Anticipate deliveries based on actual levels
✅ Fewer errors: Eliminate manual entries and oversights
✅ Enhanced safety: Device certified for ATEX zones
✅ Time savings: No need to manually check each pump or tank
✅ Web supervision: Online monitoring, accessible at any time

🧩 Example before/after:
Before: A manager notices an empty tank on a Saturday evening → emergency delivery, sale halted, unhappy customer.
After: An automatic alert signals a critical threshold → delivery scheduled on time, continuous service, serene staff.

📊 Key figure:
👉 Equipped stations see a 40% reduction in critical last-minute alerts within the first three months of use.

Reduce downtime and improve profitability

By automating tank monitoring and relying on accurate data, service stations greatly reduce interruptions due to dry breakdowns, management errors or poorly planned deliveries. This fluidity not only improves the customer experience, but also lowers operating costs.

On average :

🔸 Up to 30% reduction in emergency interventions
🔸 20% savings on transport costs linked to poorly anticipated deliveries
🔸 Intervention time cut in half for in-house teams

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Our ATEX-certified connected gauge

What is ATEX certification?

ATEX certification is a European standard which guarantees that a device can be used safely in potentially explosive environments, such as service stations. It governs product design to prevent sparking, overheating and dangerous reactions.

ℹ️ Safety info: Our gauge complies with directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX) for explosive atmospheres.

Robust sensor for explosive environments

Designed to operate in the most demanding conditions, our gauge provides reliable fuel level monitoring while complying with the strictest safety standards.

🛠️ Characteristic:
Frequency: Up to 4 readings per day
Lifetime: More than 5 years continuous
ATEX resistance: ATEX zones 0, 1 and 2
Networks: NB-IoT, LTE-M, LoRa

Proven reliability at Avia, Groupe Péchavy, etc.!

Our gauge is already in use in renowned service station networks, such as Avia, Péchavy Groupe and Total Energies, where it has proven its solidity in the field for over two years.

This operational deployment in complex environments confirms the robustness of our product, its stability over time, and the trust placed in it by major players in the sector.

A turnkey solution, from installation to follow-up

Installation by our certified technicians

Gauge installation is fast, with no interruption to your business. Our teams intervene directly on site, respecting the safety constraints associated with ATEX zones. The sensor is attached, parameterized and connected to the web system in less than an hour. So you’re up and running from day one, with no need for complex training.

Maintenance and centralized supervision (MCO)

Maintenance under Operational Conditions (MCO) guarantees the continuity of your solution’s operation, without any effort for your teams.

Four Data takes care of everything: you stay focused on your business.

🔧 Services included in MCO:

– Sensor replacement in case of failure
– Remote software updates
– Online and telephone technical support
– Proactive monitoring of signal levels
– Network reconfiguration

Data security and hosting

All data collected is hosted on servers located in France, compliant with RGPD requirements. Your information is protected by advanced encryption systems, guaranteeing the confidentiality of your station’s sensitive data.

📊 3-point safety :

🔐 Secure server (ISO 27001)
🧑‍💻 Restricted access and traceability of connections
🔒 Encrypted data in transit and at rest

How the connected solution works

Our solution can be easily integrated into your service station’s day-to-day operations, thanks to its automated and 100% secure operation. Here’s how it works, from installation to logistics optimization:

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1. Sensor installation

Our sensors are installed directly on your tanks, without any major work. The whole system is ready for use in just a few minutes, thanks to our plug & play system.

2. Automatic remote transmission

Readings are transmitted daily via low-power networks (NB-IoT, LTE-M, LoRa), without human intervention.

3. Platform analysis

Measurements are aggregated and analyzed in a dedicated web interface. You can view your volumes in real time, site by site.

4. Smart alerts

Customizable alert thresholds automatically inform you in the event of a critical level or anomaly (e-mail, SMS).

5. ERP optimization

Data can be exported to your existing ERP software or reservation system for global integration.

Concrete results in the field

Measurable data: reduced costs, early warnings

📌 Problem encountered / ✅ Result achieved
Unplanned stock-outs and manual delivery planning: Accurate real-time visualization of fuel levels, enabling optimized deliveries.
Frequent and inefficient emergency interventions: Reduction of unnecessary routes and automation of alerts to avoid emergencies.

Key figures:
– Estimated 30% reduction in emergency response times
– Optimized deliveries and fewer unnecessary journeys

“Today, thanks to your tool, we are able to meet our expectations and continue to develop our fleet and customer satisfaction.”
-Laurent DOVEIL, Operations Manager, Picoty Atlantique

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FAQs

The average salary of a service station manager varies between €2,500 and €3,500 gross per month, depending on the size of the site, the volume of fuel distributed and the type of operation (independent, franchised, integrated network). This amount may be supplemented by performance bonuses.

Stationnex is a commercial management software dedicated to service stations, with modules for sales, customers and stock. Four Data differentiates itself by offering a hardware + software IoT solution, focused on real-time tank supervision, ATEX safety, and integration with existing systems.

There is no single leader, but tools such as Stationnex, MRS or Everest are popular in the sector. These are generally fuel-oriented ERP or CRM systems. Four Data’s strength lies in complementing these systems with an intelligent, connected field component.

This involves a combination of digitizing processes, tracking consumption in real time, securing installations, and reducing logistics costs. Connected solutions such as those from Four Data can automate these aspects for greater efficiency and peace of mind.

Ask for your personalized demonstration

Schedule an appointment with our experts

Our teams will contact you within 24 hours to discuss your needs, your existing infrastructure and the most suitable modules. A no-obligation, 100% personalized meeting.

📆 Book an appointment today:
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Try our connected gauge in real-life conditions

During the demonstration, you access the Desk & Sens platform and view the data as if the gauge were installed in your station. It’s a real-life experience that helps you understand the benefits right from your first connection.

Discover our offers tailored to your resort

We offer different configurations, from short-term rental (LOC) to integration into a complete management system. You choose only the functionalities you need, according to your management policy and operational constraints.