In today’s fast-evolving oil and gas industry, accurate and reliable Electronic Flow Measurement (EFM) data is critical for custody transfer, regulatory compliance, and optimizing production. Yet accessing and managing that data, locked inside flow computers and RTUs can be a complex challenge.
In this blog, you’ll discover how Software Toolbox’s EFM Solutions simplify integration, ensure data reliability, and leverage open standards to seamlessly connect control systems, SCADA platforms, historians, accounting systems, and enterprise infrastructure, unlocking the full value of your flow measurement data.
Oil and gas operators commonly face several hurdles when it comes to flow measurement data:
The TOP Server® EFM Suite and the EFM Exporter for Emerson FB Automation Platform address these challenges head-on with open OPC standards-based connectivity and flexible architectures. These solutions enable reliable, real-time, and historical data access across distributed assets—no matter how complex your environment.
This is a preview of a demo that will show you how easy it is to setup EFM historical flow, event, and alarm history from Emerson FB Automation Platform devices and export it to CFX or Database formats using the Software Toolbox EFM Exporter for the Emerson FB Automation Platform. Click here to watch the full 13 minute demo »
The TOP Server® EFM Suite offers a secure, efficient, and scalable OPC-based platform designed for oil and gas measurement applications. It combines various Oil & Gas communication drivers with the EFM Exporter Plug-In, supporting a wide array of protocols and flow measurement standards, enabling real-time polling and historical data retrieval.
Key drivers included with the suite support major flow computers and RTUs such as:
The supported export formats include:
Built on the trusted TOP Server platform, the EFM Suite also supports hundreds of other device types common throughout oil and gas facilities, from compressor and pump stations to gas processing plants, storage sites, LNG facilities, and terminals.
Because most of these sites also rely on PLCs and automation equipment, TOP Server ensures standardized and seamless communication across both flow-specific devices and control systems, allowing you to scale and adapt without the headaches of proprietary or siloed solutions.
For operators using Emerson FB Automation Platform devices that rely on the DNP3 protocol, the EFM Exporter provides rapid deployment of EFM history retrieval. Integrating with TOP Server or Kepware Server DNP3 OPC Servers, it collects real-time and historical EFM data such as meter configurations, periodic and transactional history, alarms, and events from Emerson FB-1000, 2000, and 3000 devices.
Its semi-automated setup detects meter and history configurations automatically, reducing setup time and human error. Exported data can output in FLOWCAL CFX V8 formats or to any ODBC-compliant SQL database (other ODBC-compliant databases can be made available upon request), with flexible scheduling options tailored to your operational needs.
The exporter integrates seamlessly with SCADA, HMI, and historian systems via open OPC DA and UA standards, with detailed logging to facilitate troubleshooting and ensure operational continuity.
Beyond technology, Software Toolbox prides itself on exceptional customer support, with 97% of clients rating their service as “awesome or excellent.” Our oil and gas experts understand your operational challenges and provide tailored guidance to help you integrate systems, increase data visibility, and maintain compliance.
From initial deployment through ongoing optimization, the Software Toolbox team is dedicated to keeping your flow measurement operations running smoothly.
Discover how Software Toolbox’s EFM Solutions can streamline your data collection, simplify compliance, and boost operational efficiency.
Visit the Software Toolbox Oil & Gas EFM Solutions Brief page to learn more or request for a consultation to discuss your flow measurement needs with an expert.