indurad’s iApron solution provides rapidly updated 2D profile information that your PLC can digest.

iApron is a highly reliable solution for monitoring filling height (including material distribution and surface contour) and volume in apron feeders, surge bins and comparable structures. The complex measurements are reduced to a PLC readable format.

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reliable process visibility

true 2D surface scan your PLC can digest

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easy installation

only one 2D radar sensor per bin

HIGH PRECISION + HIGH DYNAMIC MEASUREMENT

The system uses a 2D radar sensor to measure the surface contour, which is then divided into different virtual bins by our software.

The level + average level of these virtual bins is provided to your PLC.

HIGH SPEED LEVEL INFORMATION FOR TOUGH PROCESS CONDITIONS

IN PROCESS CONTROL

Rapid measurement for material level and distribution in 2D for Silos, Bunkers and dump pockets. Often replading multipe 1D radar sensors at a faction of the cost, or replacing unreliable laser or lidar sensors. 

With iApron you receive data quality you can rely on.

APPLICATION EXAMPLES

2D CARDUMPER MEASUREMENT

apron feeder protection and process automation

iApron is used in railcar unloading stations to measure the material above the apron feeder. The PLC is provided with virtual bins. This information is used to control the feeder and maintain a protective layer of material (bed)

If during the reclaim process the material levels do not behave in a predicted way, actions can be taken to avoid blockage before it happens. 

easy installation and integration

on a pole or inside the waggon tippler

reliable data

not influenced by dust, rain, fog, snow, ice, ...

radar sensor operational since 2012
filling level

2D & 3D STOCKPILE DRAWPOINT

monitoring feeders in real time

Easily installed above the reclaim feeders, the 2D or 3D radar sensor continuously monitors the amount and distribution of material above the draw points.
In addition to providing information relevant to feeder automation and material blending, the system is also widely used as a stockpile volume estimation system.

Reclaimer Automation

exact material informaton above reclaim feeders

indicative volume measurement

much more reliable than 1D sensors

2D & 3D SURGE BIN

high speed data

Dustry operations in surge bins are a perfect environment for the iApron solution. It measures with 30Hz the changes in the surface countour between the feeder and the dump point. 

level information

knowing at any time when shiploader or loadout bin needs to be filled

detecting material behaviour

strange material behaviour detected before bridges build or ratholes stop your operation

2D & 3D SURGE BIN

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