Fuel pump for dispensing and sale of vehicle fuel includes processor controlling operation, and remote link for diagnostic testing

摘要

The system uses an IR or radio link to enable testing of operation. The fuel pump includes a fuel tank (12) and a pump (14) supplying fuel via a pipe (16) to a meter (18) which measures the volume of fuel being delivered. Fuel passes via a further pipe (20) to the flexible hose (22) leading to the dispensing holster nozzle (24). A display (26) shows the quantity and price of fuel being dispensed. A processor (28) controls the operation of the pump, and also includes a diagnostic program for detecting any malfunction within the fuel pump assembly. The processor includes a remote wireless link (32) enabling remote monitoring of the operation of the pump. The link may be IR, radio, telephone or satellite, and enables an interface with diagnostic equipment, including a keyboard, mouse and display, so that the detailed operation may be checked by a technician.