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Overview
Accurate cargo measurement on tankers and bulk liquid carriers is not just an operational requirement — it is a commercial and safety obligation. Whether you are gauging ullage before loading, determining the oil/water interface for slop management, or recording cargo temperature for custody transfer documentation, the quality of your measurement instrument directly affects the reliability of your figures. A tape that slips, a probe that gives inconsistent interface readings, or a temperature sensor outside calibration range creates disputes, delays, and compliance exposure that no vessel operator or port terminal can afford.
The T2000-TFC-01 Restricted Type Portable UTI Meter is a precision portable gauging instrument designed for simultaneous measurement of ullage, oil/water interface, and cargo temperature in a single operation. Built to intrinsically safe standards (Ex ia IIB T4) and housed in a robust aluminium body with epoxy nylon coating, the T2000-TFC-01 is a purpose-engineered tool for tanker deck operations, terminal gauging, and bulk liquid custody transfer where measurement accuracy and operational safety must meet the highest standard in parallel.
What sets the T2000-TFC-01 apart from general-purpose UTI meters is the combination of ±2mm ullage and interface accuracy with a wide ambient temperature operating range of -20°C to 70°C and a temperature sensor calibrated across -20°C to 110°C — giving the instrument genuine versatility across cargo types from cold-stored vegetable oils to heated heavy fuel oil, without compromising the measurement integrity that custody transfer and MARPOL compliance operations demand.
Key Features
±2mm Ullage and Interface Accuracy
The T2000-TFC-01 delivers ±2mm accuracy for both ullage measurement and oil/water interface detection, supported by a 1mm tape graduation and a tape resolution of 1mm ±3.2mm. In tanker cargo operations, a measurement error of even a few centimetres across a large cargo tank can translate into a significant volume discrepancy in custody transfer figures. The ±2mm accuracy standard gives cargo officers and independent gaugers the measurement confidence needed to produce figures that stand up to shore terminal cross-checks without dispute.
Simultaneous Ullage, Interface, and Temperature Measurement
Rather than requiring separate instruments for ullage, interface, and temperature — each with its own handling, calibration, and maintenance requirement — the T2000-TFC-01 performs all three measurements in a single probe insertion. The 23mm diameter probe detects the oil/water interface at a minimum detectable level of 10mm, while the integrated temperature sensor reads cargo temperature from -20°C to 110°C with 0.1°C resolution and ±0.2°C accuracy across the calibrated range. For cargo officers working in time-pressured pre-departure gauging operations, consolidating three measurements into one instrument pass reduces both gauging time and the risk of measurement inconsistency between separately taken readings.
Visible and Audible Interface Detection Indication
The T2000-TFC-01 provides both visible and audible indication when the probe reaches the oil/water interface level. On a tanker deck in operational conditions — engine noise, wind, other deck activity — a purely visual indicator can be missed. The audible alarm ensures the gauging operator receives a clear, unmistakable signal at the interface point regardless of ambient deck conditions, reducing the risk of missing the interface mark and having to repeat the measurement.
2-Line 16-Character LCD Display
The instrument features a 2-line, 16-character LCD display for direct on-deck reading of measurement values. For cargo officers recording gauging figures in real time, a clear, direct display that shows ullage and temperature readings without requiring secondary equipment or data transfer steps keeps the gauging workflow simple and reduces transcription error. The display is designed for readability in field conditions where handheld digital displays need to be readable at arm’s length under deck lighting.
Intrinsically Safe — Ex ia IIB T4 Certified
The T2000-TFC-01 carries Ex ia IIB T4 intrinsic safety certification, confirming the instrument is certified for use in Zone 0 and Zone 1 hazardous areas where flammable gas atmospheres may be present. Tanker cargo tanks and adjacent areas are classified hazardous zones under IEC 60079 — any gauging instrument used in these environments must carry the appropriate intrinsic safety certification. The Ex ia IIB T4 rating confirms the T2000-TFC-01 meets this requirement, making it a compliant instrument for tanker and terminal gauging operations where class survey and flag state inspections include verification of hazardous area equipment certification.
Wide Operating Temperature Range — -20°C to 70°C
The T2000-TFC-01 is rated for ambient temperatures from -20°C to 70°C, covering the full range of operating environments from cold-climate northern terminal operations in winter to tropical port operations in high-humidity, high-temperature conditions. Many lower-specification portable UTI meters have narrower ambient operating ranges that can affect instrument reliability in extreme-temperature environments. The -20°C to 70°C range ensures consistent instrument performance across the global tanker trading routes and terminal environments in which the instrument will be used.
Tape Length Options — 15M / 30M / 40M
The T2000-TFC-01 is available with tape lengths of 15M, 30M, or 40M to match the cargo tank depth requirements of different vessel types and terminal storage installations. Selecting the correct tape length for the vessel or terminal application ensures the full tank depth can be gauged without tape extension and without excess tape creating handling complications during the gauging operation.
Robust Aluminium Body with Epoxy Nylon Coating
The instrument body is constructed from JIS-6061 aluminium plate with 50-micron epoxy nylon coating on both internal and external surfaces. The epoxy nylon coating provides corrosion resistance against the salt-spray, petroleum product contact, and harsh deck environments that portable gauging instruments are routinely exposed to on tanker and terminal operations. The aluminium construction keeps the instrument weight at 4.3kg — manageable for one-person deck gauging operations — while providing the structural durability required for the demanding handling conditions of daily tanker deck use.
Technical Specifications
Model: T2000-TFS-01
Ullage & Interface Accuracy: ±2mm
Interface Indication: Visible and Audible
Tape Length Options: 15M / 30M / 40M
Tape Graduation: Metric
Tape Resolution: 1mm ±3.2mm
Probe Diameter: 23mm
Minimum Detectable Level: 10mm
Ambient Temperature Range: -20°C to 70°C
Temperature Sensor Range: -20°C to 110°C
Temperature Resolution: 0.1°C
Temperature Accuracy: ±0.2°C (0°C to 70°C)
Temperature Display Mode: °C (Celsius)
Display: 2-Line, 16-Character LCD
Top Coupling (Connection): PF 2-1/4″ TAP
Weight: 4.3 kg
Overall Dimensions (H × W × T): 645 × 315 × 150 mm
Battery: 9V (Model: MN1604)
Intrinsic Safety Type: Ex ia IIB T4
Body Material: Aluminium Plate (JIS-6061)
Coating: Epoxy Nylon, In/Out, 50 micron, Black
Benefits
Reduces gauging time and crew workload on pre-departure and arrival cargo operations. Performing ullage, interface, and temperature measurement with a single instrument instead of three separate tools means fewer instrument setups, fewer tank hatch openings, and a faster overall gauging round. For cargo officers managing multi-tank gauging operations under time pressure before departure or during port calls, this time saving is directly operational.
Supports accurate custody transfer documentation. The ±2mm ullage accuracy and ±0.2°C temperature accuracy of the T2000-TFC-01 produce measurement figures of sufficient precision for custody transfer records and bill of lading quantity documentation. Measurement disputes between vessel and shore figures often originate from instrument accuracy limitations — a calibrated, specification-verified instrument reduces this exposure.
Meets intrinsic safety requirements for hazardous area use without additional equipment. Because the T2000-TFC-01 carries Ex ia IIB T4 certification, it does not require additional intrinsic safety barriers or protective housings for use in tanker cargo tanks and hazardous deck areas. The certification is built into the instrument, simplifying hazardous area equipment management and reducing the compliance preparation required before each gauging operation.
Handles heated and cold cargo applications without instrument substitution. The -20°C to 110°C temperature sensor range covers both cold-stored cargo types (chilled vegetable oils, some chemical cargoes) and heated cargo types (heavy fuel oil, bitumen, palm oil at elevated temperatures). Vessels carrying varied cargo types across trading routes do not need separate UTI instruments calibrated for different temperature ranges — the T2000-TFC-01 covers the full operational range in one unit.
Durable construction reduces instrument replacement frequency. The JIS-6061 aluminium body with 50-micron epoxy nylon coating is built to withstand the corrosive, high-humidity, petroleum product-contact environment of tanker deck and cargo tank gauge point operations. Instruments that corrode quickly or develop coating failures in harsh deck environments generate replacement costs and calibration disruption — the T2000-TFC-01’s corrosion-resistant construction is designed to minimise this operational overhead.
Who It’s For
The Tanker Cargo Officer Responsible for Pre-Departure Gauging
You’re the chief officer or cargo officer on a product tanker or chemical tanker preparing for departure. You need to complete the gauging round across eight cargo tanks before the pilot boards, recording ullage, interface, and temperature figures for the departure figures and bill of lading. You need an instrument that gives you accurate, repeatable figures quickly — one that doesn’t require multiple tool changes between measurements and that won’t create a dispute with the terminal gauger’s figures when the ship’s and shore’s figures are compared. The T2000-TFC-01 consolidates your gauging operation and gives you the accuracy you need to produce figures that hold up.
The Terminal Inspector or Independent Gauger
You work as a third-party independent gauger or terminal cargo inspector, conducting custody transfer measurement on crude oil, fuel oil, or chemical cargo movements. Your measurement figures become the basis of commercial transaction documentation — errors in your figures create direct financial liability. You need a portable UTI instrument you can carry to different vessels and terminals, that meets the intrinsic safety requirements for every hazardous area you work in, and that gives you measurement accuracy you can defend if your figures are challenged. The T2000-TFC-01’s ±2mm accuracy and Ex ia IIB T4 certification make it a credible instrument for independent gauging work.
The HSE or Compliance Manager at a Bulk Liquid Terminal
You’re responsible for ensuring that all portable gauging instruments used in your terminal’s hazardous classified zones — storage tank gauge points, jetty areas, marine berth tank tops — carry the correct intrinsic safety certification and are operated within their certification parameters. You need instruments that are demonstrably certifiable for hazardous area use, maintainable within your calibration programme, and robust enough for daily field use by terminal gauging staff. The T2000-TFC-01’s Ex ia IIB T4 rating and documented technical specification make it a straightforward instrument to include in your hazardous area equipment register and preventive maintenance schedule.
Possible Applications
- Tanker cargo gauging — ullage measurement before and after loading/discharging — Pre-departure, arrival, and custody transfer gauging on product tankers, crude tankers, and chemical tankers across all cargo types.
- Oil/water interface detection in slop tanks and cargo tanks — Determining the precise oil/water interface level for slop management, MARPOL compliance, and tank cleaning verification on tankers.
- Bulk liquid terminal storage tank gauging — Ullage and temperature measurement in shore-based crude oil, fuel oil, and chemical product storage tanks at import/export terminals and distribution depots.
- Custody transfer measurement at marine berths — Independent gauging for cargo quantity verification during ship-to-shore transfer operations where third-party measurement is required for commercial documentation.
- Heated cargo temperature monitoring — HFO, palm oil, bitumen — Temperature measurement in heated cargo tanks where maintaining cargo within the correct temperature range is required for cargo quality, pump-ability, and cargo care record keeping.
- Offshore oil storage and FPSO cargo monitoring — Portable gauging on offshore floating storage and production units where fixed gauging systems require supplementary or backup manual measurement capability.
- Bunkering operations — fuel oil quantity verification — Ullage measurement in bunker fuel tanks before and after bunkering for quantity verification and bunker delivery note documentation.
- Chemical tanker interface gauging — chemical/water separation verification — Detection of chemical/water interface in cargo tanks after washing for tank cleanliness verification before next cargo loading.
Trust & Certifications
Ex ia IIB T4 — Intrinsic Safety Certification for Hazardous Areas
The Ex ia IIB T4 marking on the T2000-TFC-01 confirms the instrument meets the intrinsic safety standard for use in Zone 0 and Zone 1 hazardous areas where IIB group flammable gas atmospheres may be present. “Ex ia” indicates the highest level of intrinsic safety protection — the instrument remains safe even under two simultaneous faults. “IIB” covers gases including ethylene, which is more demanding than IIA (propane group). “T4” indicates the maximum surface temperature of the instrument does not exceed 135°C, appropriate for use where T4-class gases may be present. For tanker operators, terminal operators, and class surveyors, Ex ia IIB T4 is the certification level that confirms the instrument is correctly rated for open cargo tank gauging operations in classified hazardous areas.
Metric Tape Graduation — International Standards Compatibility
The T2000-TFC-01 uses metric tape graduation, consistent with the ASTM, ISO, and OCIMF manual gauging standards used in international tanker and terminal operations for ullage table calculations and cargo quantity determination. Metric graduation ensures direct compatibility with vessel ullage tables and shore tank calibration tables that are referenced in metric units, eliminating unit conversion steps that introduce additional error into custody transfer calculations.
JIS-6061 Aluminium Body Construction
The JIS-6061 aluminium plate construction confirms the body material meets the Japanese Industrial Standards specification for 6061-series aluminium alloy — a well-established engineering material with proven corrosion resistance, structural strength, and dimensional stability in marine and industrial environments. For procurement teams sourcing portable gauging instruments, confirmed materials specification provides a verifiable basis for assessing instrument suitability for the intended operating environment.
Supplied by Alright Engineering Solutions
The T2000-TFC-01 is available through Alright Engineering Solutions Pte. Ltd., an authorised distributor of portable gas detection, marine safety, and cargo gauging instruments in Singapore. Alright Engineering Solutions supports tanker operators, terminal operators, and independent gauging companies across the Singapore and regional market with instrument supply, calibration coordination, and technical product enquiries.
Accessories & Variants
Tape Length Variants — 15M / 30M / 40M
The T2000-TFC-01 is available in three tape length configurations to match the cargo tank or storage tank depth requirements of the intended application. The 15M tape is suited to shallow coastal tankers and road tanker or rail car gauging. The 30M tape covers the majority of product and chemical tanker cargo tank depths. The 40M tape is appropriate for deep crude oil cargo tanks on larger tanker types and for deep shore storage tanks at terminals. Selecting the correct tape length for the primary application avoids the operational complications of insufficient tape reach or excess tape handling.
Replacement Batteries — 9V MN1604
The T2000-TFC-01 operates on a standard 9-volt MN1604 battery. Maintaining a stock of replacement batteries as part of the instrument’s onboard spare parts provision ensures the instrument remains operational without interruption during battery end-of-life on extended voyages or remote terminal operations where battery replacement may not be immediately available.
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Get in Touch
If you need the T2000-TFC-01 Portable UTI Meter for tanker cargo gauging, terminal measurement, or independent gauging operations — whether for immediate procurement, fleet provisioning, or a specific tape length or calibration requirement — contact Alright Engineering Solutions to confirm availability and request a formal quotation.
Our team can advise on the correct tape length variant for your application and support with calibration documentation requirements for your hazardous area equipment register.
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