DESK & SENS: two complementary platforms for monitoring your storage facilities
Sensors collect data. Platforms transform it into decisions. Four Data provides you with two software interfaces designed for distinct but complementary uses: DESK, the professional platform that gives you a complete overview of your equipment, and SENS, the application available on cell phones and web browsers, which enables your end customers to monitor their tanks independently.
Together, DESK and SENS cover the entire chain: from operational control of hundreds of sensors to consulting tank levels from a smartphone. You stay in control, your customers gain visibility.
Intuitive platforms for managing your data
The data collected by the sensors is centralised on two complementary platforms: DESK for professionals and SENS for end customers.
IoT sensors tailored to every need
Every tank, every fluid and every environment has its own specific requirements. Four Data offers a range of sensors designed to cover all the scenarios encountered in the field.
Connected technologies tailored to every environment
FOUR DATA utilises a range of measurement and monitoring technologies to cater for a wide variety of on-site applications: ultrasound, pressure, radar, ratiometric, pulse sensors, GPS and connected controllers. This multi-technology approach enables each solution to be tailored to the site configuration, the product being stored and the required level of monitoring, including in ATEX environments.
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Quick installation, with no complicated wiring or external power supply (depending on the model)
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Long battery life
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ATEX-compliant versions for hazardous areas
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Monitoring of level, equipment, pulses and location
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Low-power IoT connectivity: LTE-M, LoRaWAN, Sigfox (depending on the model)
Bespoke integration
Depending on the application: standalone sensor, PLC or dedicated system
+5 years of battery life
Long battery life, up to 4 readings per day
Ruggedness in the field
Equipment designed for demanding outdoor conditions
ATEX certification
Versions suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
Multi-network
LTE-M, Sigfox, LoRaWAN (depending on the model)
Multi-purpose
Liquids, gases, metering, tracking and field monitoring
Comparison table of sensors
| Feature | NOVA ULTRASOUND | NOVA RADAR | NOVA PRESSURE |
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| Technology | Ultrasound | Radar | Pressure |
| Networks | LTE-M / Sigfox | LTE-M / LoRaWAN | Sigfox / LTE-M |
| Compatible fluids | Heating oil, GNR, AdBlue, water | Pellets, heating oil, GNR, etc. | LPG, liquefied gas |
| Ingress Protection | IP67 | IP68 | IP68 |
| ATEX Zone | — | ATEX Zone 22 (II 3 D – Ex ic IIIC T85°C) | ATEX Ex ia IIB T3 |
| Battery life | Over 5 years | Over 5 years | Over 5 years |
DESK: The professional asset management platform
Designed for professionals in the oil, gas, and industrial sectors
DESK is the command center for your telemetry business. Accessible from any web browser via desk.fourdata.io, this platform brings together all the tools needed to monitor your sensor fleet, manage your customers, and optimize your daily operations.
Centralised dashboard
The DESK dashboard gives you an instant snapshot of the status of your fleet at a glance.
Multi-device management
DESK isn’t limited to fuel oil tanks. The platform supports a wide variety of equipment types:
Available exports: graph in PNG or PDF format, table of measurements in Excel format
Smart alerts
The DESK alert system is designed to keep you proactively informed. There are three types of alerts available:
SENS Customer and Space Management
DESK includes a dedicated CRM system that allows you to manage all your customers and their SENS accounts from a single interface.
APIs and integrations
DESK integrates seamlessly into your existing ecosystem thanks to powerful connectors.
The Four Data ecosystem in figures
Two platforms designed to maximise your operational efficiency
SENS: The monitoring app for your customers
Available on iOS, Android and web browser
SENS is the showcase for your service to your customers. Available on iOS, Android and via web browser (sens.fourdata.io), this application offers an intuitive viewing experience.
Real-time tracking
Give your customers a clear, up-to-date overview of the status of their equipment using customisable widgets.
Personalised alerts
Your customers can set up their own alerts to suit their needs, with two types of triggers: limit and change.
Push
SMS
Multiple spaces and roles
SENS enables your customers to move between different areas and manage access at a granular level.
White label and Order module
Customise SENS to reflect your company’s branding and automate reorder requests.
DESK vs SENS Comparison
Two interfaces, two uses. See at a glance what each platform has to offer.
| Feature | DESK PRO | SENS CLIENT |
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| Target | Professionals (distributors, operators) | End users (individuals, companies) |
| Support | Web browser (desktop) | iOS, Android, web browser (PWA) |
| Multi-client management | Integrated CRM, workspace creation | Multi-workspace, smooth navigation |
| API | Full API + PTV GROUP | Not available |
| Alert types | Threshold, variation, non-variation, multi-conditions | Threshold, variation (4 channels: badge, push, SMS, email) |
| Sensor setup | Full fleet management | Viewing only |
| Exports | Excel, PNG, PDF | Not available |
| White label | Available | Custom logo |
| Order module | Available | Order Module (available if activated on DESK) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about DESK and SENS
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