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DATASHEET
Truck Terminal Management
System
TLX-CM
TermLinx is an innovative, Encompass Approved, Truck Terminal Management System (TMS)
designed for the Microsoft™ Windows™ XP platform. It meets growing industry demand for seamless
database connectivity to corporate host management systems. At the same time, it has been designed
for cost-effective stand-alone operation. One of its outstanding features is its use of non-proprietary,
globally-available hardware and software platforms, which make it relatively easy to support.
For its system functions, TermLinx integrates tightly through a direct data link with the Rockwell
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Automation Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) or Programmable Logic Controllers
(PLCs). This tight integration reduces the need for additional truck terminal control hardware because
the same PLC can be used for overall facility process control, as well as truck terminal control. Flow
measurement and control can be accomplished using flow meters and batch controller/set-stop units,
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such as FMC Technologies Smith Meter Accuload III systems, or using ProSoft Technology AFC
Flow Computers and existing PAC/PLC controllers. The TermLinx system will accurately log batch
transaction details from either type of system.

Features

Benefits

Extensive operating database
options

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Scalable, field configurable and
expandable for small to large
installations
Host/Portable TermLinx Client
Data Terminal software
System configuration utility

Validation and Lockout by: Driver, Contract #, Time and Date Window, Product Volume, or
expirations of Driver License, Carrier Insurance, TDG Certification, or Tank Inspection
Remote on-line maintenance of complete database from corporate headquarters
Automatic purging of the transaction database based on a configurable time window
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Enterprise-ready Oracle database includes interface to Entero systems
Easy integration with other corporate enterprise ERP systems

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Fewer hardware components, reduces failures, lowers initial cost and maintenance costs
High level software "tools" for system installation and configuration
User-friendly Trucker's Station (driver's user interface) designed for touch screen use
Database editing and maintenance
Report generation
Database backup in "CSV" format for importing into other applications
Can be configured to work with USA or Metric measurement systems
Loading/offloading island configuration; customer can set overload tolerances
Product blend control and configuration
PLC Data File Mapping and hard copy documentation
Automatic PLC Data File tag generation

Configuration
ProSoft Technology offers complete turnkey setup by ProSoft Technology system integrators. Or, install
TermLinx yourself using our sample configuration files, sample database, and sample reports.
The TermLinx system includes:
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Trucker's Station (TLX-CM). Touch screen interface with simple prompts for login, transactions,
loading/unloading, and BOL printing

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TermLinx Configuration Manager (TLX-TCM). Manages the configuration of single or multiple
TermLinx sites

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TermLinx Database Manager (TLX-DBM). Administers single or multiple TermLinx site databases