Terminal Data Infrastructure: HMI, Historians & Analytics Without Replacing Your Automation
Unified operational visibility for tank farms, loading operations, and storage facilities. Ignition HMI displaying your existing systems, PI/Canary historians capturing operational data, Snowflake analytics delivering enterprise intelligence—all supported by secure remote access and robust IT infrastructure.
We Don't Replace Your Automation—We Make It Visible, Connected & Intelligent
Your PLCs, tank gauging systems, loading controllers, and safety systems already work. The challenge? Fragmented visibility, disconnected data, limited remote access, and no enterprise analytics. Since 2011, Streamline delivers unified HMI visualization, historian integration, advanced analytics platforms, secure remote access, and reliable IT infrastructure—transforming existing terminal operations into connected, intelligent facilities without touching your control logic.
Why Terminal Operators Choose Streamline
Proven expertise delivering visibility, data infrastructure, and secure access solutions
Unified Operational Visibility
Ignition HMI consolidating tank gauging, loading operations, blending systems, and safety equipment into single-pane-of-glass. ISA-101 compliant graphics delivering situational awareness. Ignition Perspective enabling mobile visibility for operations managers and field supervisors. Read data from existing systems via OPC-UA and Modbus—no PLC reprogramming required.
Enterprise Data Infrastructure
PI System and Canary historians capturing every tank movement, loading transaction, and operational event. Snowflake OT Data Platform aggregating terminal data with corporate systems. Seeq analytics identifying optimization opportunities. Complete data lineage from edge to enterprise—transforming operational data into actionable intelligence supporting strategic decisions.
Secure Remote Access & IT Infrastructure
Cyolo zero-trust remote access eliminating VPN vulnerabilities. HyperV and VMware virtualization delivering reliable on-prem infrastructure. Network design optimized for terminal operations. Secure contractor access without exposing OT networks. Proven IT architecture supporting mission-critical terminal operations with 24/7 reliability.
Comprehensive Terminal Data Solutions
HMI visualization, historian integration, analytics platforms, and IT infrastructure
Tank Farm HMI & Visualization
Ignition HMI displaying real-time data from your existing Enraf, Varec, or Rosemount tank gauging systems. Unified tank farm overview showing levels, temperatures, products, movements. ISA-101 compliant graphics enabling rapid operator response. Ignition Perspective mobile dashboards for inventory controllers.
- Real-time tank farm visualization
- Integration with existing tank gauging (read-only)
- ISA-101 high-performance graphics
- Ignition Perspective mobile inventory dashboards
Loading Operations Monitoring
Unified HMI displaying truck, rail, and marine loading status from your existing controllers. Monitor multiple loading bays, flow rates, totalizers, and tickets from central control room. Troubleshoot issues faster with complete visibility. Mobile access for loading supervisors via Ignition Perspective.
- Multi-bay loading status visualization
- Real-time flow and totalizer display
- Integration with existing loading controllers
- Mobile loading supervision dashboardsMobile loading supervision dashboards
Historian Integration & Data Collection
PI System or Canary historian deployment capturing tank movements, loading transactions, inventory changes, and operational events. Complete data retention supporting regulatory compliance, custody transfer disputes, and performance trending. Asset Framework organizing data by terminal, tank farm, and product grade.
- PI System or Canary historian implementation
- Automated data collection from all sources
- Asset Framework for terminal operations
- Long-term trending and compliance retention
Advanced Analytics Platforms
Seeq analytics integration for production optimization and performance analysis. Snowflake OT Data Platform aggregating terminal data with corporate systems. Machine learning models identifying optimization opportunities. Executive dashboards delivering strategic insights from operational data.
- Seeq analytics for terminal optimization
- Snowflake enterprise data platform integration
- Predictive analytics and ML models
- Executive dashboards and KPI tracking
Cyolo Remote Access & Cybersecurity
Zero-trust remote access eliminating VPN complexity and security vulnerabilities. Secure contractor access to specific systems without exposing OT networks. Granular access control with complete audit trails. Browser-based access from any device maintaining terminal cybersecurity posture.
- Cyolo zero-trust architecture deployment
- Secure contractor and vendor access
- Granular access control with audit trails
- No VPN required—browser-based access
IT Infrastructure & Networking
HyperV and VMware virtualization for Ignition servers, historians, and analytics platforms. Network design and implementation supporting terminal operations. On-prem server infrastructure with backup and disaster recovery. Reliable foundation for mission-critical HMI and data systems.
- HyperV/VMware virtualization infrastructure
- Network architecture for terminal operations
- On-prem server deployment and management
- Backup, redundancy, and disaster recovery
Ignition HMI: Unified Visibility Without Touching Your Automation
Your PLCs and controllers stay exactly as they are. Ignition reads data via OPC-UA and Modbus, displaying tank levels, loading status, safety systems, and operational equipment in unified ISA-101 compliant HMI—enabling operators to see everything from one screen without PLC reprogramming or control logic changes.
Ignition HMI Capabilities
- Read-Only Integration: Ignition connects to existing PLCs, RTUs, tank gauging systems, and loading controllers via OPC-UA and Modbus TCP. Display real-time data without modifying control logic or requiring PLC code changes. Non-intrusive integration maintaining your existing automation exactly as-is.
- Tank Farm Visualization: Single HMI for Enraf, Varec, or Rosemount systems. Real-time levels, temperatures, densities. Automated inventory calculations with historical trending via PI/Canary.
- Loading Dashboard: Monitor truck, rail, and marine loading. Multi-bay status with flow rates and totalizers. Troubleshoot faster with complete visibility.
- Safety System Display: Overfill prevention, ESD, fire & gas status. ISA-101 color-by-exception graphics enabling rapid abnormal situation detection.
- Ignition Perspective: Responsive mobile HMI accessible from tablets and smartphones. Operations managers monitoring remotely. No app installation—secure browser access.
- ISA-101 Graphics: Situational awareness displays following ISA-101 standards. Grayscale-first with color-by-exception. Four-level hierarchy from overview to diagnostic
Historian Integration & Analytics
Capture every operational event. PI System and Canary historians collecting tank movements and loading operations—enabling trending, compliance, custody transfer resolution, and advanced analytics for optimization.
Data Infrastructure
- PI System Deployment: 25+ years PI experience with Asset Framework organizing by facility, tank farm, product. Automated collection from all sources. PI Vision dashboards. Enterprise PI integration.
- Canary Alternative: Unlimited tag licensing—no per-tag costs. Server-based pricing. Built-in Axiom visualization. Native Snowflake connectivity. 70% lower TCO versus tag-based historians.
- Complete Data Retention: Tank movements, receipts, deliveries, loading transactions. Custody transfer with flow computer integration. Safety events and alarms. Regulatory compliance retention. Dispute resolution with audit trail.
- Seeq Analytics: Production optimization identifying bottlenecks. Tank utilization and inventory optimization. Blending performance trending. Predictive maintenance for equipment.
- Data Governance: Complete lineage from instruments to analytics. Role-based access control. Automated backup and DR. SOC 2, ISO 27001 compliance.
- ISA-101 Graphics: Situational awareness displays following ISA-101 standards. Grayscale-first with color-by-exception. Four-level hierarchy from overview to diagnostic
Cyolo Zero-Trust Remote Access
Eliminate VPN vulnerabilities. Cyolo delivers zero-trust remote access for employees, contractors, and vendors—granular control, complete audit trails, browser-based connectivity maintaining OT cybersecurity.
Remote Access Capabilities
- Zero-Trust Architecture: Identity-based access replacing VPN. Users authenticate without network-level OT access. Granular permissions for specific systems. Eliminate lateral movement risk.
- Secure Contractor Access: Temporary access without exposing OT networks. Time-limited sessions with auto-expiration. No client software required. Complete audit trail.
- Browser-Based: Access Ignition, PI Vision, Canary through secure browser. No VPN client. Works from any device. Responsive for tablets and smartphones.
- Multi-Factor Authentication: MFA enforcement for all remote access. Integration with Azure AD, Okta, Google. Hardware token support. Biometric authentication.
- Network Segmentation: Proper architecture isolating OT from IT. DMZ deployment for servers. Firewall configuration per ISA/IEC 62443. Defense-in-depth protection.
- Compliance Support: Complete access logs for SOC 2, ISO 27001, NERC CIP. Session recording. Automated compliance reporting. Regular security assessments.
Terminal System Integration
Read-only connectivity to existing tank gauging, loading, and control systems
Tank Gauging Integration
Read-only connectivity to Enraf, Varec, Rosemount via Modbus and OPC-UA. Display levels, temperatures, densities in Ignition. Capture in PI/Canary historians. No gauging configuration changes.
- Enraf 854 ATG and 872 radar
- Varec Biostream and VariGauge
- Rosemount 2410, 3490, 5900S
- Modbus TCP/RTU and OPC-UA
Loading System Monitoring
Display status from controllers managing truck, rail, marine operations. Monitor flow rates and totalizers without control logic changes. Unified multi-bay visibility.
- Loading controller data collection
- Multi-bay status visualization
- Flow computer OPC-UA integration
- Ticket system display
PLC & RTU Connectivity
Read from Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Emerson, Schneider PLCs. OPC-UA and Modbus without programming changes. Display process data, valves, equipment status in Ignition.
- Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix
- Siemens S7 and TIA Portal
- Emerson DeltaV and ROC RTUs
- Schneider Modicon controllers
Terminal Challenges We Solve
From fragmented visibility to disconnected data—integrated solutions without automation replacement
Common Challenges
- Fragmented HMI—separate screens for tanks, loading, safety
- No unified visibility for managers
- Historical data trapped in isolated systems
- Limited remote access requiring on-site presence
- Manual data collection for reporting
- VPN security vulnerabilities
- No enterprise analytics
Streamline Solutions
- Unified Ignition HMI—single pane of glass
- Complete operational awareness
- PI/Canary historians capturing everything
- Cyolo zero-trust remote access
- Automated data collection
- Secure access without VPN
- Snowflake enterprise analytics
Proven Terminal Success
Delivering visibility and data infrastructure without replacing automation
Multi-Product Terminal: Unified HMI & Historians
Major fuel terminal deployed Ignition HMI consolidating fragmented systems. Read-only integration with Enraf tank gauging, loading controllers, safety PLCs. Canary historian capturing all data. Ignition Perspective mobile dashboards. Zero automation changes.
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Rail Terminal: Remote Access & Integration
Unit train crude terminal implemented Cyolo remote access eliminating VPN. PI System historian integration capturing custody transfer from flow computers. Secure remote access for contractors. Complete historical record resolving custody disputes.
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Why Terminal Operators Choose Streamline
14+ years proven expertise without automation replacement
Non-Intrusive Integration
We don’t replace automation—we make it visible and connected. PLCs, tank gauging, loading controllers stay unchanged. Ignition reads via OPC-UA and Modbus without touching control logic. Proven integration delivering visibility without operational risk.
Complete Data Expertise
14+ years delivering Ignition HMI, PI System historians, Canary, Seeq, Snowflake. Deep terminal operations experience—tank gauging, loading, custody transfer. IT infrastructure providing reliable foundation—virtualization, networking, cybersecurity, backup.
Security Specialists
Cyolo zero-trust expertise eliminating VPN vulnerabilities. Secure contractor access without exposing OT networks. IEC 62443 network architecture. Complete cybersecurity protecting terminals while enabling remote visibility. Proven compliance support (SOC 2, ISO 27001).
Transform Terminal Visibility & Data Infrastructure
Unified HMI, historian integration, analytics, and secure remote access—without replacing existing automation