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Conveyor Measurement Systems
VMS-FL180C

Real-Time 3D LiDAR Conveyor Volume Measurement System replaces unreliable belt scales with high-precision LiDAR conveyor scanning, delivering 99%+ volumetric measurement accuracy.

The VMS Conveyor Measurement System continuously scans the profile of bulk material moving on a conveyor belt and converts the captured profile and surface data into volume information. Using a dedicated LiDAR and conveyor speed sensor connection, the system synchronizes surface profile captures with belt movement to provide reliable, contactless monitoring without interrupting production.

Before trying to retrofit your conveyor system using load cell based measurement systems, we suggest taking a look at this revolutionary technology, non-contact, drift-free and installs easily without having to modify the idlers on your conveyor system. It not only yields the material quantity, it also provides colorized images of the material on the belt for quality control and particle size distribution analysis.

The system requires only three field connections: one cable to the conveyor speed sensor, one cable to the LiDAR scanner and one cable to power the system. This simplified architecture makes installation, integration and maintenance easier across new and existing conveyor systems.

Key Application Use Cases

LiDAR scanning grid monitoring bulk material flow on a mining conveyor belt in real time

Conveyor Flow Monitoring: Continuously monitor bulk material traveling along conveyor lines and identify variations in material flow in real time.

3D LiDAR volume measurement overlay with live volume flow dashboard on a conveyor belt

Volume Measurement: Calculate the volume of material moving on the conveyor using continuous LiDAR surface scanning.

Production monitoring dashboard tracking material throughput on an inclined conveyor

Production Monitoring: Track material movement throughout production processes without stopping or physically contacting the conveyor.

LiDAR grid overlay on a stockpile and conveyor belt used for inventory tracking

Stockpile and Inventory Tracking: Use conveyor measurement data to improve material input, output and inventory calculations.

Wheel loader filling a dump truck next to a conveyor with LiDAR measurement overlay

Loading and Unloading Operations: Monitor material quantities during loading, unloading and transfer operations across industrial facilities.

Control room screens showing VMS Conveyor data integrated with ERP and reporting systems

ERP and Reporting Integration: Send measurement data to operational platforms, reporting tools and enterprise systems for centralized monitoring.

From Conveyor Scan to Volume Data

VMS Conveyor transforms continuous LiDAR scans and conveyor movement information into actionable material data. The system combines the visible material profile with belt movement to calculate the volume passing through the measurement area.

Scan the Material Surface

The LiDAR + camera module captures the shape or profile, height and particle size distribution of material moving on the conveyor belt.

Measure Conveyor Speed

A dedicated conveyor speed sensor provides the movement information required to synchronize each LiDAR scan with the travelling conveyor belt.

LiDAR sensor mounted over a conveyor belt projecting a blue 3D scanning field over moving bulk material

Reconstruct the Material Profile

The system combines successive scans to generate a continuous three dimensional representation of the material flow.

Calculate Material Volume

Material profiles are processed together with conveyor movement data to calculate the volume travelling through the monitored section.

Why VMS Conveyor

VMS Conveyor provides continuous material visibility without requiring physical contact with the transported material or interruptions to conveyor operations.

VMS-FL180C hardware kit with control unit, LiDAR camera module and conveyor speed sensor
  • Contactless Measurement

    Measures material from above without scales, probes or components touching the bulk material.

  • Material Images

    Provides detailed images of the materials on the conveyor belt for quality control and particle size distribution analysis.

  • Continuous Data Collection

    Captures material flow throughout conveyor operation instead of relying on occasional manual measurements.

  • Synchronized Measurement

    Combines LiDAR surface data with conveyor movement information for consistent volume calculation.

  • Simple Installation

    Uses one connection for the LiDAR and one connection for the conveyor sensor, reducing field cabling and installation complexity.

  • Suitable for Irregular Materials

    Captures uneven material surfaces, changing pile shapes and varying material distribution across the belt.

  • Industrial Integration Ready

    Measurement data can support production reporting, inventory calculations and integration with ERP or operational monitoring platforms.

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