EN 14116
Digital interface for product recognition devices for liquid fuels
Defines the digital interface at the loading and discharge coupling for transferring product-related information and compatibility requirements.
Learn morePrevent wrong-product deliveries at the coupling
Standards-based product recognition for fuel distribution
Reduce the risk of cross-contamination by verifying product information at the loading and discharge interface. The system supports the digital interface defined for product recognition in fuel logistics and can be integrated with overfill prevention workflows.
Product recognition at the point of transfer helps prevent cross-drops: the wrong product entering the wrong tank compartment. By using a defined digital interface at the coupling, the system can verify product codes and enable or block the delivery based on the configured rules.
Coupling-level verificationCheck before product enters the tank
Validation happens at the interface where product is transferred, not only in paperwork.
Standards-based interfaceAligned with EN 14116 digital interface
Supports the digital product recognition interface used at loading and discharge couplings in fuel logistics.
Event loggingDocument verifications and blocks
Provides traceable records of connection, verification, and blocked transfers, depending on configuration.
Why cross-drops are hard to catch
Even with experienced drivers and clear procedures, busy sites, parallel hoses, and similar-looking couplings create room for error. Once product is in the wrong tank, the operational and environmental consequences escalate quickly.
- Similar tanks and products on one site
- Parallel unloading with limited supervision
- Hose routing errors and connection mix-ups
- Hard-to-reverse consequences once product is mixed
Indicative impact
Public case studies highlight that cross-drop incidents can require tank cleaning, product disposal, and downtime. The real impact depends on tank size, product type, and local environmental rules.
Outcome in practice
Instead of relying only on visual checks, the delivery process gets an additional technical control at the coupling. If product information does not match the configured tank acceptance rules, the system can prevent the transfer and provide an operator message.
- Product verification before opening valves
- Supports consistent rules across sites and fleets
- Traceable event history for audits and incident review
- Integrates with overfill prevention workflows where required
How it works
- 1
Define product codes and tank acceptance rules
Configure allowed products per tank or compartment and align codes across depot, fleet, and station interfaces.
- 2
Verify at the coupling
At loading or discharge, the digital interface exchanges product related information and checks it against the configured rules.
- 3
Enable or block the transfer
If the combination is valid, the process continues. If not, the system signals a block and supports a controlled stop before contamination occurs.
- 4
Create a traceable record
Store verification results and events, depending on configuration, to support audits and post-incident analysis.
Standards & Certifications
EN 13616
Overfill prevention devices for static tanks for liquid fuels
Often used together with product recognition as part of a controlled delivery process.
Learn moreATEX
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Depending on configuration and zone, components are available with appropriate hazardous-area certification.
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Proof & success stories
Key metrics
- Cross-drop cleanup (case study estimate)
- Up to $100k
- Typical repair bills after contaminated fuel
- Thousands
- Severe cases (reported)
- Tens of thousands
OPW CIVACON case study referencing cleanup cost magnitude for a cross-drop scenario.
CHOICE reporting on vehicle repairs after contaminated fuel incidents.
CHOICE notes that severe cases can reach tens of thousands of dollars.
“When product codes and interfaces are standardised across the network, the delivery process becomes easier to audit and less dependent on local workarounds.”
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