A remote calibration tool allows technicians to configure, calibrate, and troubleshoot tank gauging equipment without opening explosion-proof enclosures or physically connecting to the instrument. Instead of removing covers, attaching cables, or powering down equipment, operators can access settings wirelessly from a safe distance.
In hazardous tank farm environments, this significantly improves safety, reduces the risk of ignition, and shortens commissioning and maintenance time. It also helps ensure calibration and configuration tasks are performed correctly and consistently, even in challenging field conditions.
MCG 2150
Choose the MCG 2150 when you need fast, intrinsically safe, wireless calibration and programming of L&J gauges—without opening explosion-proof housings—reducing startup time and improving safety in hazardous areas.
In What Applications and Use Cases is a Remote Calibration Tool Used?
Remote calibration tools are commonly used anywhere tank gauges and transmitters require setup, adjustment, or diagnostics in the field. Typical applications include:
Initial commissioning of radar, servo, and float & tape gauges.
Routine calibration and verification during maintenance.
Troubleshooting communication, signal, or configuration issues.
Hazardous or classified areas where enclosure access is restricted.
Retrofit projects where existing gauges are upgraded or reconfigured.
Tank farms where minimizing downtime and tank access is critical.
They are especially valuable in facilities with many tanks, where reducing time spent at each instrument translates directly into lower operating costs.
Why is It Important to Add a Remote Calibration Tool to Your Level Measurement Package?
A remote calibration tool turns level instruments into serviceable, maintainable systems. It allows technicians to make changes quickly and safely without exposing electronics, interrupting operations, or climbing tanks unnecessarily. This reduces commissioning time, lowers maintenance risk, and helps ensure gauges remain properly configured throughout their lifecycle.
In regulated environments, faster and safer access to calibration functions supports compliance, documentation, and consistent measurement performance across the tank farm.
Remote Calibration Tools: Safe, Efficient Setup and Control for Tank Gauging Systems
Remote calibration tools provide a safe and efficient way to program, calibrate, and troubleshoot tank gauging equipment directly in the field. Using wireless or infrared communication, the calibrator interfaces with the gauge or transmitter to access configuration menus, calibration parameters, and diagnostic data, without opening explosion-proof housings or making physical connections.
L&J remote calibration tools are designed specifically for tank gauging environments. Compact, battery-powered, and intrinsically safe, they allow technicians to stand several feet away from the instrument while performing setup or adjustments. This approach reduces startup time, simplifies maintenance, and minimizes exposure in hazardous areas.
Installation is simple and requires no permanent wiring. The calibrator communicates directly with compatible L&J gauges, transmitters, and ground-level displays, making it easy to move from tank to tank during commissioning or maintenance. Clear keypads and menu structures ensure consistent operation across different instruments.
Cognesense remote calibration tools stand out by offering deep, native compatibility with L&J radar gauges, servo gauges, float & tape transmitters, and displays. By enabling full configuration access without physical contact, they improve safety, speed up field work, and help operators maintain accurate, reliable level measurement systems throughout the life of the installation.
