An electronic guard for your filling valve.

SPINCap is an electronic security device designed to protect the LPG tank filling valve from unauthorized access. Developed as a safety-focused device, SPINCap directly addresses the risks associated with unauthorized and unskilled access of filling valve. With a strong focus on ROI as well, SPINCap offers a user-friendly remote-control system that helps enhance both security and profitability.

The concept of SPINCap was born from the goal of completely eliminating economic losses and security risks caused by illegal refueling of LPG tanks. SPINCap is designed to meet high safety standards and regulatory requirements, offering an innovative and secure product designed to be user-friendly, robust and easy to install.

Thanks to SPINCap, LPG Companies can remotely manage and control access to LPG tank valves with full authority, enabling them to grant or block access entirely. This revolutionary system empowers integrated safety management and offers unparalleled automatic remote control over LPG tanks.

SPINCap operates through a sophisticated combination of access control, data acquisition, and real-time monitoring technologies. The filling valve access is granted only to authorized personnel, who must use time-sensitive digital tokens generated via a proprietary algorithm, similar to those used in banking systems. This ensures that only verified users can unlock and operate the device.

Designed for convenience and easy installation: SPINCap requires no wiring and no maintenance, is self-powered with over eight years of lifespan, and is enclosed in a waterproof container with a tamper-resistant manganese steel shell inside.

The core objective of SPINCap is to block unauthorized, unsafe and unskilled access to filling valves, while ensuring full traceability and control of all access events.

BLOCKS

• unauthorized or unsafe valve access
• unskilled operations
• illegal LPG refills
• fraud

ENSURES

• complete traceability of all access events
• comprehensive tracking of all activities including fraudolent attempts
• full compliance with regulations and Company policies

ENHANCES

• safety
• security
• legality
• profits

SPINCap is more than just security: it’s full control that translates into real profit. Quick to install on LPG tank, easy to manage remotely and built to simplify operations.

SPINCap: how it works

SPINCap device is designed and full compliant with the most recent European Directives like ATEX (2014/34/EU), RED (2014/53/EU) and EMC (2014/30/EU).

The access “key” is provided through an intuitive mobile application. Only authorized operators are granted permission to remove the cap and access the tank valve. Completely self-powered with over 8 years of autonomy, the hardware is housed in a waterproof cell protected by a manganese steel shell, resistant to cutting and drilling.

Hardware, based on ARM Cortex M4 MCU, interfaces with Android mobile devices via BLE Connection. When the electronic lock is in a “rest” condition, the rotation of the cap does not allow it to be unscrewed from the filling valve.

Following the unlocking procedure via the Android APP, the device exits from the “rest” condition and becomes possible to unscrew it from the tank valve. SPINCap can be unlocked only by authorized operators (verification through login credentials) following the generation of unlocking keys called “Token”.

These tokens have daily validity and are calculated using a proprietary algorithm, similar to tokens used in the banking system. While the operator is rotating the device to close the valve, the system also identifies the tank by an RFID tag placed on the tank itself.

In case of non-recognition or incorrect ID, the system will generate an alarm. When the cap is actuated, the system uses a GPS receiver and a MEMS to detect latitude and longitude as well as any abnormal movement. Therefore, any access, attempt to access, or irregular closure will be recorded by the hardware device and transferred to the server via the mobile device, while also tracking each event related to the tank valve.

The mobile application allows authorized operators to control SPINCap electronic lock in an easy and intuitive way.

Each instruction is sent to the SPINCap via BLE connection.

Operators, after the installation steps, can open and close SPINCap following instructions on-screen during refueling of tank. Each screen displays the exact operation in progress and advises if any operation is not completed.

A system of messages and alerts advises operators about errors and problems, allowing them to manage these issues in real time.

It’s also possible to report anomalies through a dedicated panel.

SPINCap is integrated into a cloud software called SPINSrv that provides a monitoring platform, insights, visual data, and statistics. This platform is user-friendly and easy to use, providing optimized control of all key aspects of LPG tank remote control. In SPINSrv, you can personalize statistics, filter specific data, and monitor activities and operations performed in real time.

SPINSrv collects all events and activities performed and displays them through an intuitive interface that is easy to monitor and control.

Among the parameters detected by SPINSrv are:

• Time
• Date
• Login
• Events
• Activities
• Alarms
• Locations
• And more…

SPINSrv is designed to simultaneously and seamlessly manage all devices in the SPINSystem series, offering real-time data and activity history to LPG Companies.

Designed with businesses in mind, SPINSrv adapts to a wide range of operational needs. Beyond simply tracking and monitoring activities and critical events to ensure secure and controlled management of LPG tanks, SPINSrv stands out with its flexibility. It can be fully tailored to integrate additional sensors or to support a variety of plugins, extending its monitoring capabilities as your business evolves. Furthermore, SPINSrv empowers you with actionable insights and detailed statistics, easily filterable and customizable to suit your specific requirements.