3D Multiple-Scanner System

If the application is for a very large bin, tank or silo – the BinMaster MVL multiple-scanner system will provide greater inventory accuracy than a single 3DLevelScanner. The MVL system integrates the multiple point measurement data from two or more 3DLevelScanners to cover a very wide surface area which makes it able to estimate inventory volume with greater accuracy than previously available from any level measurement device. Using advanced processing and software, the MVL also displays a visual representation of the material surface that shows high and low points in the bin such as cone up, cone down, sidewall buildup or bridging.

In an MVL system, two or more scanners are mounted on the top of the vessel in locations optimized to most effectively cover the entire surface area of the material being measured. The scanners take multiple measurements of the material surface using dust-penetrating, acoustic-based technology.

A controller combines the data from the two scanners and generates a single merged visual representation of the topography of the material and displays the image on a PC loaded with the 3D Vision software. The MVL provides diverse data including estimated volume; minimum, maximum and average distances to material in the bin; as well as a synchronized 4-20 mA output to a PLC or DCS.

Features:
• Significantly increases inventory accuracy in very large, wide silos
• Two or more scanners optimally located to effectively cover the entire surface area
• Multiple scanners continuously measure and map the material surface
• Controller synchronizes data and creates single 3D visual of contents
• Software estimates volume and provides minimum, maximum and average distances to material

Specifications:
• Preferred Applications: Powders and solids
• Measuring Range: 200 feet (61 meters)
• Process Temperatures: -40°to +185°F (-40°to +85°C) Standard, -40°to +356°F (-40°to +180°C)
• High Temp Process Pressure: -0.2 – 3 bar (-2.9 to 14.5 psi)
• Signal Output: 4-wire 4 - 20 mA/HART/RS-485/Modbus
• Emitting Frequency: 3 KHz to 10 KHz
• Supply Voltage: 20 to 32 VDC
• Power Consumption: Max 1.5 W at 24 VDC
• Hazardous Locations: CFM Intrinsically Safe Class I, II, Division I, Groups C, D, E, F, G (US & Canada)

Applications:
• Grain silos including 105s or million bushel bins
• Large covered grain storage facilities
• Ethanol facilities with large bins of corn or DDGS
• Bins or bunkers of coal, fly ash or limestone at power plants
• Large clinker, cement or limestone silos at cement manufacturing plants
• Wide soybean silos used in biodiesel production
• Animal feed stored in large silos, bunkers or warehouses
• Bins storing fertilizer or sand
• Mining operations with silos or stockpiles of limestone or ores
• Large domes of bulk raw sugar
• Ports with large storage silos and domes
• Covered domes or bins storing salt