The iBelt system enhances conveyor operations with high-speed 2D radar scanning for accurate volume flow measurement, capturing cross-sectional views, and providing height and material distribution insights. Its radar-based, contactless speed measurement delivers milimeter accuracy, optimizing belt speeds and preventing slippage without needing recalibration. The iBelt Misalignment feature detects belt misalignment, reducing wear, energy consumption, and spillage risks. Additionally, its freeboard measurement ensures optimal material positioning, minimizing wear and enhancing belt longevity and safety. Overall, iBelt ensures efficient, safe, and cost-effective material handling.
Volume flow measurement / Material speed measurement / Belt alignement measurement / Material freeboiard measurement / Center of gravity & loading peak calculation
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A 2D radar sensor is mounted above the conveyor and scans a cross section of the passing material. In combination with a fixed speed value of the passing material, a PLC or drive input signal – or at best in combination with our iDVR speed radar – a volume measurement is provided. In addition, height information and material distribution information can be obtained from this measurement.
exact measurement due to full surface coverage
enables safe operation and supports blending functionalities
Based on an indurad Doppler Velocity Radar, the system is able to measure the speed of the material passing underneath. This is the true material velocity value, which is the exact basis for high precision volume scanning. The bulk velocity measurement can also be used independently, for example to optimize belt speeds or to detect material slippage.
no-contact measurement without the need for recalibration
97% or better speed accuracy - much better than other measurement systems
Belt misalignment causes significant damage to the belt and reduces belt life. A belt that does not run well in the rollers consumes more power from the drives. The risk of spillage is increased. iBeltALIGN measures the position of the belt at a specific point or along the entire conveyor and is the basis for intervention and optimization.
first step to reduce wear on conveyor belts
increasing energy efficiency through correct alignment
Based on the belt alignment sensor, the system detects the freeboard on the belt to the left and right of the material. This information allows control and understanding of the material position on the belt, providing the basis for more efficient control of transfer points and material flow.
direct feedback of misaligned material dispatch after transfer point
detect unhealthy material position that increases wear and spillage
This set of specific software algorithms is the result of years of development. The advanced data package provides information on material distribution, center of gravity and height distributions for each instant and for historical data.
This allows for a better understanding of bulk processes and belt usage, while optimizing control.
learning, understanding and improving mine-wide belt usage
reduce spillage, avoid mistakes in blending processes and predictive maintenance
COUNTRY: Chile
MATERIAL: Primary crushed copper ore
COMPONENTS: 12 x iDRRembedded, 12 x iDVR, OPC server
DESCRIPTION
Existing weight scales need to be replaced due to high maintenance costs. Significant improvements in secondary crushing process due to volume based process control with iBelt.
COUNTRY: Australia
MATERIAL: Iron Ore
COMPONENTS: 2 x iDRR, 1 x iDVR, 2 x iLDR, iRPU-O
DESCRIPTION
Iron ore volumetric measurement.
Belt misalignment measurement and material positon (freeboard).
Improved chute control, full utilization of conveyor belt to shiploader.
COUNTRY: China
MACHINE: IPCC equipment
MATERIAL: Coal
COMPONENTS: iDRR, iDVR, iRPU-I
DESCRIPTION
Belt with high inclination.
Steam coming from the coal.
Moving machinery, permanent vibration of belt, shocks.
COUNTRY: Canada
MATERIAL: Oil Sand / Tar Sand
COMPONENTS: iDRR, iDVR, iRPU-O
DESCRIPTION
Volumetric flow measurement on chain conveyor.
Measuring volume flow and speed to control mixing box.
Extreme weather conditions (snow, temperature).
COUNTRY: USA
MATERIAL: n/a
COMPONENTS: 2 x iDRR, iRPU-O
DESCRIPTION
iBelt mounted on tunneling machine to measure excavated material volume versus calculated quantity of excavated material (to avoid development of caverns).
COUNTRY: Australia
MATERIAL: Coal
COMPONENTS: 2 x iDRR, iRPU
DESCRIPTION
Volumetric measurement with height restriction on chain conveyor.
Explosion proof housings (iCEx/ATEX M2).
No overloading of belt any more due to improved process control.
COUNTRY: Canada
MATERIAL: Potash
COMPONENTS: iDRRembedded, iDVR
DESCRIPTION
iBelt (volume, speed) in potash mines may be bolt into roof.
Measures productivity of mine segment.
COUNTRY: USA
MATERIAL: Hard Coal
COMPONENTS: 2 x iLDR, iRPU-O
DESCRIPTION
Freeboard measurement in underground coal mine.
Allows for maximum utilization of belt.
Center of gravity measurement.
COUNTRY: Chile
MATERIAL: Copper Ore
MACHINE: Tripper Car
COMPONENTS: iDRR, iDVR, iRPU-I
DESCRIPTION
Volume flow on the conveyor belt determines travelling speed of the tripper car, allowing for automation and optimized material blending.
COUNTRY: USA
MATERIAL: Lime Stone/Coal (combined stock pile)
MACHINE: A-Frame Reclaimer
COMPONENTS: iDRR, iRPU-O
DESCRIPTION
iBelt measures material flow directly after boom, allowing for adapting machine control (long travel speed and boom position) to improve productivity, and to reduce wear.
COUNTRY: Netherlands
MATERIAL: Coal
MACHINE: Reclaimer
COMPONENTS: iDRRembedded
DESCRIPTION
Volume flow measured directly behind reclaimer bucket wheel. Solution provides information to the reclaimer PLC system of the reclaimer, optimizing cutting depths and slew speed.
COUNTRY: Australia
MATERIAL: Iron Ore
MACHINE: Mixing System
COMPONENTS: 4 x iDRR, 4 x iDVR, iRPU-I
DESCRIPTION
Complex mixing process fully controlled by iBelt.
Allows for perfect mixing and thus improves downstream processes.
Significant savings for customer accomplished.
COUNTRY: Australia
MATERIAL: Coal
COMPONENTS: iDRR, iRPU-O
DESCRIPTION
Coal stacker controls volume flow, allows stacking of homogenious piles.
Input for dust reduction in stacking process.
COUNTRY: Australia
MATERIAL: Iron Ore
COMPONENTS: 2 x iLDR, iRPU-O
DESCRIPTION
iLDR contactless freeboard and belt misalignment measurement.
Up to 4000 Hz measurements with mm precision.
COUNTRY: Australia
MATERIAL: Iron Ore
COMPONENTS: iDRR, iDVR, 2 x iLDR, iRPU-O, iCam
DESCRIPTION
iBelt controls surge bin output (optimizing belt load), monitoring belt scale.
COUNTRY: Australia
MATERIAL: Iron Ore
COMPONENTS: iDRRembedded, iDVR, 2 x iLDR
DESCRIPTION
Conveyor belt flow & belt misalignment, condition monitoring & wear
Gyratory | Jaw | Crusher Vault
Tertiary
Tertiary | Cone Crusher
Apron & plate feeder 2D level and material volume
Screendeck performance and material yield measurement
Chute blockage detection and material flow monitoring
Level measurement, blockage detection and material flow monitoring
3D silo volume measurement + rathole detection monitoring
3D dome volume measurement, material tracking and feeder control
3D stockpile scanning, quality model and automation
3D stockpile scanning, quality model and automation
3D stockpile scanning, quality model and automation
Train loadout productivity increase by automation
Waggon unloader automation and material tracking
Stacker Automation, incl. 3D pile monitoring & material tracking
Material quality control and tracking, blending automation
Reclaimer automation and collision avoidance
Level9 collision avoidance for underground vehicles & personnel
Level9 collision avoidance for underground vehicles & personnel
IPCC automation and heavy machine positioning solutions
IPCC automation and heavy machine positioning solutions
Shiploader collision avoidance, 3D hatch scan and full automation
Horizontal and vertical boom CAS, 3D hatch scan and automation
Vessel detection and ship guidance system for berthing operations
Monthly payments, subscription services
Project based implementation as capital expenditure
Diverse management team driving customer success.
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