Acoustic level and volume sensor 3DLS HT

bulk solidsRS-485HART

The 3D HT measures inventory level and estimates volume in storage silos containing difficult to measure solid materials such as clinker, alumina, frac sand, or fly ash. The HT version of the 3DLevelScanner—aka 3D Solids Scanner—has an operating temperature range up to 356°F (180°C) for use in materials heated in the production process. High temp processing is common in the cement, aluminum, mining, and power industries. The HT performs in environmental dust or high humidity and in very large silos where the material surface in the bin may be uneven and difficult to measure. Acoustics-based technology The 3DLevelScanner uses acoustics-based technology. Three transducers send extremely low frequency sound waves to the material surface, making a sound that sounds like chirping crickets. The sensor receives echoes back from multiple points on the surface which are converted to distance measurements. Advanced algorithms in the software assign each measurement an XYZ coordinate that is mapped into a 3D image. Optional software generates a graphical representation of the material topography in the bin. Surface variations are accounted for in volume calculations. What makes the 3D Scanner unique? Measures multiple points on the material surface Generates a 3D image of the material topography Volume accuracy surpasses any single-point device Reports minimum, maximum, and average distances Detects cone up or down conditions Sees sidewall buildup that could cause structural damage Measures topography in segmented silos Accurate volume in large bins using multiple scanners