Bottom Loading Grounding System | MEGI CONTROL SYSTEMS

The Grounding System for Bottom Loading is designed to provide reliable static grounding verification and overfill protection during bottom-loading operations. The system continuously monitors grounding integrity and tank filling status, ensuring safe and compliant loading processes in hazardous environments.
Built with an API-standard adaptor, the system is compatible with international loading equipment standards and offers dependable performance, surge protection, and independent alarm functions for enhanced operational safety.

Key Features

• API-standard adaptor compatible with international industry standards

• High-reliability design for long service life

• Integrated lightning and surge protection

• Independent monitoring and alarm functions for static grounding and overfill protection

• Audible and visual alarm indicatorss

• Skid-mounted construction for quick and easy installation

• Suitable for hazardous petrochemical loading environments

Functions

• Continuously monitors static grounding connections during bottom-loading operations.

• Provides overfill protection by detecting high-level conditions in storage compartments.

• Instantly activates alarms when grounding integrity is compromised or an overfill condition is detected.

• Enhances operational safety and helps prevent product spills, fire hazards, and electrostatic discharge incidents.

Applications

• Petrochemical terminals

• Fuel loading facilities.

• Oil depots

• Chemical storage and distribution plants

• Hazardous liquid transfer systems

Technical Specification

Item	Specification
Overfill Probe Connection	Conforms to API international standards; supports both 2-wire and 5-wire connections
Static Grounding Inspection	Single-channel static grounding verification
Status Display	Two LED indicators (Grounding Status and Overfill Status)
Alarm Output	Two independent ON/OFF alarm outputs with passive contacts; normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) options available
Alarm Sound Level	> 90 dB
Operating Voltage	12 VDC, 24 VDC, or 220 VAC
Power Consumption	< 0.2 W
Grounding Resistance Threshold	< 60 Ω
Alarm Response Time	Static grounding: < 1 second; Overfill detection: < 0.4 seconds
Ambient Temperature	-35°C to +70°C
Electrical Interfaces	3/4" NPT × 2, 1/2" NPT × 2
Explosion Protection Rating	Ex d ia Ga, Ex d IIB T6 Gb
Weight	7.5 kg
Dimensions	380 × 170 × 110 mm (Skid-Mounted)

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