Owl Eye® conveyor belt bunker: Quantity detection in the feed bunker

The Owl Eye® feed hopper module is a solution in the field of continuous level monitoring for feed hoppers, feed silos, conveyor belt hoppers and stockpiles. With a volume accuracy of over 98%, this system offers a technologically advanced method of recording and analyzing the material flow in real time. A particular highlight is the integration of an industrial truck recognition system, which makes it possible to seamlessly document the movements of wheel loaders, trucks and excavators – be it when filling the bunker or unloading stockpiles. This precision in detection not only enables exact measurement of the material throughput, but also constantly provides up-to-date data on the fill level, which forms the basis for efficient operational management.

Owl Eye® conveyor bunker system: Dashboard or control station!

The Owl Eye® conveyor bunker system offers versatile and user-friendly data access options to meet the different needs of users. On the one hand, the intuitive dashboard enables simple and clear visualization of the recorded data, giving users a quick and effective insight into the current operating status. The system also offers integration via an OPC UA interface, which allows seamless integration into existing control center systems. This ensures a high level of compatibility and enables the data to be integrated directly into the operational process.

How does the feed bunker measuring system work?

The functional principle of the Owl Eye® conveyor belt bunker measuring system is based on precise LiDAR technology. For implementation, an Owl Eye® LiDAR sensor is installed above the opening of the conveyor belt bunker (for example, on the ceiling above the bunker). Once configured, this sensor begins to scan the contents of the feed bunker in real time. The LiDAR sensor scans the surface of the bunker with high accuracy to capture a detailed image of the material volume. It is interesting to note that the shape of the empty bunker is irrelevant for the functioning of the system; a one-off initialization during commissioning is sufficient.

Data acquisition in the dosing charging silo

Current filling volume in real time
Cumulative volume of receipts over a defined period of time – e.g. one shift
Cumulative volume of disposals over a defined period of time – e.g. one shift
Cumulative volume of disposals over a defined period of time – e.g. one shift

Intuitive dashboard access options:

Users can conveniently access all data via the dashboard, even in stand-alone operation.

Extended integration options:

Interfaces: OPC UA or REST.

More information, better control

A 3D LiDAR sensor positioned above a feed hopper, intermediate hopper, conveyor belt hopper or feed silo provides a high-precision and detailed view of the inside of the hopper. Thanks to the continuous measurement every second, the sensor can precisely record the topography of the stored material and thus calculate a precise volume.

Automated warnings, events and notifications

Versatile notification options: Receive customized alerts directly by email, via the dashboard, via REST API or through the OPC UA interface.

Individual configuration of warnings: Customize your alerts to specific needs. You are automatically notified when certain threshold values are reached or exceeded, such as the need to refill the feed bunker.

Innovative zone warnings: Stay informed of critical situations, such as imminent overfilling of the outer wall of the bunker or if the material height in a defined area exceeds a specified threshold value.

Owl Eye® conveyor belt bunker monitoring

Quantity recording
Continuous filling volume measurement
Cumulative throughput
Totalized throughput of the added / removed material
Network
Mobile radio or network connection
Location
Outdoor and indoor

As a rule, a single Owl Eye platform is required for each conveyor belt bunker. This is installed above the conveyor belt hopper so that the LiDAR sensor can see into the conveyor belt bunker. Usually about 3 – 20m away from the opening of the conveyor belt bunker. Each Owl Eye platform requires a connection to the network (also available as a mobile version) and a power supply (230V AC or 24V DC). The data can then be transmitted to the control center via OPC UA or viewed via the web interface.

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Digitization of processes

The more processes are digitized, the more information and data about the process environment must be collected. The Owl Eye conveyor belt hopper module can make its contribution and evaluate the most important information of a conveyor belt hopper: the fill level.

Decision making

based on facts instead of guesses

Controlled

process optimization

Seamless data streams

without data transmission errors

Reduction

By optimizing wheel loader and feed hopper utilization

About Us

We are your partner and expert to digitize your warehouse. Owl Eye system combined with the expertise of our team takes data acquisition and the analysis of bulk material volumes to a new outstanding level: digital, accurate, consistent.

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Phone: +49 7831 969 22-190
eMail: info@sachtleben-technology.com

A company within the Sachtleben Minerals Group