ACCURATE VOLUME DETECTION WITH LIDAR TECHNOLOGY
THE VOLUME3D VOLUME DETECTION SYSTEM PRECISELY MEASURES THE LOAD ON CONVEYOR BELTS USING LIDAR SENSORS, AN EVALUATION UNIT, AND A ROTARY ENCODER.
It detects volume, flow, and other data while monitoring sensor contamination. Volume3D is easy to install, allows noncontact measurement, and is low maintenance. The system is suitable for various applications such as intralogistics and mining, boasting high accuracy, reliability, and easy integration.
The Volume3D volume detection system offers precise measurements for bulk material and chaotic conveying applications. The system comprises an R2000 2-D LiDAR sensor, a Multi-Scan Evaluation Unit( MSEU), an ENI58IL rotary encoder, and the required connection cables. Volume3D boasts easy installation and quick commissioning. The noncontact concept reduces maintenance costs and prevents unexpected failures.
The R2000 LiDAR sensor delivers an angular resolution of 0.042 ° and scan rates up to 50 Hz. The R2300 is optionally available up to 100 Hz. Up to three LiDAR sensors can be connected for exceptionally demanding applications to extend the sensing range and increase accuracy.
The pre-installed software of the evaluation unit filters invalid measuring points, increasing the precision of the results.
The system detects the conveyor belt’ s volume, flow rate, dimensions, and other load indicators. In addition, the pollution degree of the LiDAR is monitored to initiate cleaning in time. A rotary encoder detects the conveying speed. The system also allows for other ways to source this information.
Volume3D is suitable for many applications, from intralogistics to mining. It monitors conveyor belts and enables precise control of material flows. The system’ s cost-effectiveness is based on its high measurement accuracy, reliability due to the noncontact measuring principle of the 2-D LiDAR sensor system, and easy integration, even in existing systems. www. pepperl-fuchs. com
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