Dust-covered WingScan-B LiDAR conveyor belt load scanner installed in a bulk-material processing environment

See Every Load. Manage With Certainty.

WingScan-B Conveyor Belt Load Scanner

WingScan-B LiDAR belt load scanner mounted above a material-carrying conveyor — how conveyor volumetric scanning works — **How conveyor load scanning works** Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Real-time LiDAR for rapid, accurate conveyor volume measurement—with 2D and 3D views, density-based mass conversion, belt-speed capture, web/mobile access, and PLC integration options.

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24–60 in. Standard conveyor mounting width; custom mounting options are available.

1–4 Stations The control panel is designed to power one to four scanning stations.

Class 1 Eye-safe 2D LiDAR scanner using 905 nm infrared light.

IEC IP67 IEC IP67 protection for the WingScan-B LiDAR scanner.

WingScan-B Conveyor Measurement

See conveyor volume and material profiles while production is moving.

WingScan-B uses real-time LiDAR to measure material volume on moving conveyors. Belt-speed capture options provide the movement input, while the system makes measurement and status information available through configurable local views, an interactive 3D conveyor view, a web portal, smartphone/tablet WebGUI access, and PLC integration options.

Real-Time Conveyor Volume

Measure material volume as product moves through the conveyor scan point using real-time LiDAR.

Density-Based Mass Conversion

Use a configured material-density value to convert measured conveyor volume into mass information.

2D + 3D Conveyor Views

Review configurable operation screens, 2D graphs, an interactive 3D conveyor view, and system diagnostics.

Web, Mobile + PLC Options

Check live unit status through the web portal, access WingScan over Wi-Fi from a smartphone or tablet, and connect through PLC integration options.

Heidelberg Materials cement plant worker with WingScan LiDAR equipment in an industrial production environment

“The typical 15–20 day lag in identifying production errors was killing us. We were always playing catch-up, discovering problems weeks after they started.”

Walt Weninegar · Plant Manager, Heidelberg Materials

Cement Conveyor Measurement Case Study

When conveyor volume data exposed what the existing belt measurement missed.

$330K in annual product losses the case study reports WingScan helped prevent after identifying a hidden 100-ton-per-day production shortfall.

A production discrepancy became visible sooner instead of surfacing weeks later.
Independent volumetric measurement gave the plant another way to verify material movement.
The result was faster intervention and better production control.

Read the Heidelberg Materials case study

LiDAR Conveyor Measurement Logic

How WingScan-B measures material on a conveyor.

The system establishes an empty-belt reference, captures the loaded material profile with LiDAR, and combines those profiles with belt movement information to calculate the material moving through the measurement zone.

Step 01

Establish the reference profile

WingScan-B includes One-Touch Calibration so the system can establish the reference condition used for conveyor measurement.

Step 02

Scan the loaded material profile

A Class 1 2D LiDAR scanner captures cross-sectional profiles across the conveyor. Belt speed can be captured by wheel/shaft encoder options or direct input, depending on the application.

Step 03

Turn profiles into usable production data

The system calculates conveyor volume, can apply material density for mass conversion, and makes information available through configurable displays, web/mobile tools, diagnostics, and PLC integration options.

Measurement concept: the empty reference profile is compared with the loaded profile to isolate the material cross-section moving through the conveyor scan zone.

3D Conveyor Scan Visualization

See the conveyor profile—not just a running total.

WingScan-B turns LiDAR scans into a live 3D view of the conveyor and material surface, giving operators spatial context behind the calculated volume. The visualization makes conveyor geometry and changing material height easier to inspect as material moves through the measurement zone.

Interactive 3D Conveyor View Inspect conveyor geometry and material-profile changes in a spatial view rather than relying on totals alone.

WingScan-B 3D LiDAR point-cloud view of conveyor geometry and material profiles across a belt segment — **3D scanned conveyor geometry** The point-cloud view shows the belt, conveyor structure, and surrounding geometry captured across the scanned conveyor segment.

WingScan-B color-mapped 3D material-height surface view with red showing higher material areas and green and blue showing lower areas across the conveyor belt — **Material height visualization** The surface view maps relative material height by color: red indicates higher areas, while green and blue indicate lower areas across the belt.

Reading the color map: red represents higher material areas; green and blue represent lower areas across the scanned conveyor profile.

Conveyor Load Scanner Video

29 seconds of WingScan-B in real conveyor operation.

This field video moves from an operating bulk-material conveyor to the WingScan-B scan head, control interface, and software visualization—showing the physical measurement system and the data it produces.

Operating conveyor and bulk-material environment
WingScan-B sensor positioned above the measurement point
Control cabinet and touchscreen interface
Software visualization of the scanned material profile

WingScan-B Conveyor Belt Load Scanner | LiDAR Volume Measurement View on YouTube ↗

WingScan-B Technical Specifications

WingScan-B technical specifications for scanner, controls, and conveyor mounting.

Review scanner performance, controls, conveyor mounting, software, connectivity, and environmental protection in one technical reference.

190° LiDAR scan range

1 m Minimum scanner measurement distance

25 / 100 Hz Scanner measuring frequency

−30 to +50°C Scanner operating temperature range

LiDAR Scanner & Measurement
Scanner type	Class 1 2D LiDAR scanner
Laser safety	Laser Class 1 (eye safe)
Measurement range	26 m; maximum 80 m at 100% remission
Minimum measurement distance	1 m
Measuring frequency	25 / 100 Hz
Scanner angle step	0.1167°–1°
Scan range	190°
Beam divergence	4.7 mrad
Laser wavelength	905 nm infrared
Scanner interface	Ethernet 100 Mbit/s
Scanner power	24 VDC
Scanner weight	Approx. 3.7 kg
Scanner protection	IEC IP67
Temperature range	−30 to +50°C
Conveyor Installation & Control
Standard conveyor mounting	24–60 in. belt width; custom options available
Mounting structure	2 in. anodized aluminum tube frame with stainless-steel support brackets
Junction box	Stainless-steel J-box with standard M12 industrial quick connectors
Control enclosure	Stainless-steel enclosure with window kit; IP66 protection rating
System supply power	120 VAC
Belt-speed capture	Multiple options including wheel/shaft encoder or direct input
Stations per control unit	Panel powers 1–4 scanning stations
Scanner guard	Stainless-steel powder-coated protective scanner guard
Cabling	Plug-and-play factory-molded cables with quick circular connectors
Industrial PC	SIMATIC IPC BX-39A Microbox PC; Windows 11 LTSB; Intel Xeon W-11555MLE; 16 GB RAM; 256 GB M.2 SSD
24 VDC power supply	Siemens SITOP
UPS	Siemens SITOP maintenance-free capacitor UPS; no batteries
Touchscreen	Siemens IFP1200 touchscreen monitor
Router	Industrial-grade Wi-Fi / 4G LTE router; 802.11b/g/n
Software, Data & Integration
Calibration	One-Touch Calibration
PLC integration	PLC integration options
Display views	User-configurable views with 2D graph and 3D interactive conveyor visualization
Volume-to-mass conversion	Configurable using material density
Units	Configurable units of measure
Diagnostics	Error and event log plus LED system display diagnostics
Web access	Web portal dashboard for production monitoring and live unit-status updates
Mobile access	Smartphone/tablet WebGUI and secure Wi-Fi access for updates and status checks
Remote support	Remote support via internet connection

Final usable geometry, mounting position, belt-speed input, environmental controls, and integration details depend on the conveyor application. Custom mounting options are available for sites that fall outside the standard configuration.

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Multi-Station Conveyor Scanning

One control panel can power multiple WingScan-B scanning stations.

A single WingScan-B control panel can power one to four scanning stations, allowing multiple scan heads to serve separate conveyor measurement points within the same operating area.

1–4Scanning stations per panel

24–60 in.Standard conveyor mounting width

CustomMounting options available

Multiple WingScan-B LiDAR scanning stations installed over enclosed conveyors at a bulk-material facility at night — Field installation with multiple WingScan-B scan heads serving enclosed conveyor lines in the same operating area.

Enclosed Conveyor Installation

Measure through a purpose-built opening when the conveyor is enclosed.

This field installation shows WingScan-B positioned above a narrow slit in the conveyor enclosure. The opening gives the scanner a direct measurement path to the belt and material moving below while the surrounding conveyor remains enclosed.

Tap a numbered point to identify the component and see what it does.

WingScan-B LiDAR sensor mounted above a narrow slit opening in an enclosed conveyor system

Hover, focus, or tap a numbered point. Every explanation remains visible here so the technical context is accessible without relying on interaction.

Enclosed-conveyor installations are application-specific. The opening, scanner position, mounting structure, clearances, belt geometry, and material path should be reviewed before finalizing a configuration.

Dust Protection & Industrial Durability

Built for the dust and industrial conditions visible in real conveyor plants.

WingScan-B pairs an IEC IP67-rated scanner with an IP66 stainless control enclosure and a stainless powder-coated protective scanner guard. These field installations show that protection working in dust-heavy bulk-material environments.

Protective hardware designed for demanding conveyor environments

01IEC IP67 scanner: protection for the LiDAR scanner assembly in demanding industrial environments.

02IP66 control enclosure: stainless enclosure with protective window kit.

03Protective scanner guard: stainless, powder-coated hardware around the scanner.

04−30 to +50°C: scanner operating temperature range for changing plant conditions.

WingScan-B belt scanner operating in a dust-covered bulk-material handling environment — Real operating context: WingScan-B installed in a dust-heavy bulk-material environment rather than a showroom setting.

WingScan-B scanner with a protective dust guard installed over a conveyor measurement area — Protective scanner guard installed below the WingScan-B sensor to help shield the measurement hardware in a demanding conveyor environment.

WingScan-B Hardware

Industrial hardware from the scan head to the control panel.

The WingScan-B architecture combines the LiDAR scanner assembly with stainless field connections, a configurable control panel, industrial computing and power hardware, belt-speed capture options, and the conveyor mounting structure.

WingScan-B stainless control panel with touchscreen interface — **Stainless control panel + touchscreen** Stainless enclosure with window protection, IP66 environmental rating, and a Siemens IFP1200 touchscreen monitor for local operation.

Inside the WingScan-B control panel showing industrial control and power hardware — **Internal control hardware** Inside the panel, a SIMATIC IPC BX-39A Microbox PC, Siemens SITOP power supply and capacitor UPS, and industrial network hardware support measurement, control, and connectivity.

WingScan-B junction box shown with industrial field connections — **Field connections** The scanner assembly uses a stainless J-box with standard M12 industrial quick connectors.

Installation is configured around the conveyor.
Standard mounting supports 24–60 in. conveyor widths, with custom mounting options available. Belt speed can be captured through wheel/shaft encoder options or direct input depending on the application.

Conveyor Measurement Software

From scanned profile to plant dashboard, the measurement stays visible.

WingScan-B provides configurable local operation screens, an interactive 3D conveyor view, a web portal dashboard for production monitoring, smartphone/tablet WebGUI access, error and event logging, and PLC integration options.

2D + 3D viewsUser-configurable displays include a 2D graph and interactive 3D conveyor view.

Web portalProduction monitoring and live status visibility across WingScan belt units.

Density conversionConfigurable material density supports volume-to-mass conversion.

PLC integrationPLC integration options for plant-system connectivity.

WingScan web portal dashboard showing total volume, total mass, conveyor speed, volume flow, mass flow, and live scanner status — Example web portal dashboard showing live production and status information, including volume, mass, conveyor speed, volume flow, and mass-flow trend views.

Operator viewing WingScan 3D conveyor LiDAR visualization on a desktop monitor — Interactive 3D conveyor visualization gives the operator a spatial view of the scanned belt and material profile.

Configurable operation screen with a 2D conveyor-profile graph, station status indicators, and measurement values.

Conveyor Load Scanner Installations

WingScan-B in real conveyor operations.

Field photography shows WingScan-B installed around open belts, enclosed conveyors, clinker and cement handling equipment, dusty process areas, and multi-station bulk-material systems.

WingScan-B LiDAR conveyor scanner installed above a moving bulk-material belt in an operating industrial plant — **Operating conveyor installation**WingScan-B positioned over a moving bulk-material belt with the surrounding plant structure visible.

WingScan-B load scanner installed above a conveyor at a frac sand processing plant — **Frac-sand plant**Conveyor volume measurement in bulk-solids processing.

WingScan-B conveyor scanner measuring clinker moving through a cement production process — **Clinker measurement**Material-profile visibility inside cement production.

WingScan-B conveyor belt load scanner installed at a cement plant — **Cement production**WingScan-B positioned within a working conveyor system.

WingScan-B scanner with a protective dust guard installed over a conveyor — **Protective guarding**Field configuration for a demanding conveyor environment.

Conveyor Measurement Applications

One measurement principle. Different bulk-material processes.

WingScan-B is configured around the conveyor, material path, mounting geometry, belt-speed input, and plant data requirements. The field assets on this page show applications across several bulk-material environments.

Cement + Clinker

Monitor material profiles and conveyor flow where delayed production discrepancies can compound into larger reconciliation problems.

Aggregates + Quarry

Measure moving bulk material in rugged plant and quarry conveyor environments where dust and structural constraints are part of normal operation.

Frac Sand + Bulk Solids

Capture conveyor volume and profile data through processing and transfer points where continuous material visibility is valuable.

Custom Conveyor Geometry

Standard mounting covers 24–60 in. belts, while custom mounting and enclosed-conveyor configurations can be reviewed for application fit.

WingScan Customization + LiDAR Expertise

Built around your conveyor—not the other way around.

Conveyor sites rarely share the exact same geometry, material behavior, mounting clearance, enclosure, speed input, or plant-data requirements. The WingScan team configures the measurement system around those realities instead of treating every conveyor like the same installation.

Customization is part of how we solve the application. LiDAR measurement is part of Wingfield’s day-to-day work across truck, belt, rail, and complex industrial environments. That breadth gives the team practical ways to adapt scan geometry, mounting, protection, controls, and integration when a standard configuration is not enough.

01 / APPLICATION Site-specific configuration

Mounting, scan geometry, belt-speed inputs, enclosure openings, material path, and integration requirements are reviewed around the actual conveyor.

02 / LIDAR Deep LiDAR problem-solving

Experience across truck, belt, rail, and other industrial scanning workflows gives the WingScan team multiple ways to solve unusual geometry, visibility, and measurement challenges.

03 / FIELD KNOWLEDGE Experience shaped by industrial plants

Product and application decisions are informed by real operating concerns—uptime, material movement, maintenance access, process constraints, and how plant teams actually use the system.

04 / SUPPORT Support beyond installation

Internet-connected remote support gives the WingScan team a practical path to assist with system status, troubleshooting, and ongoing measurement needs after commissioning.

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Conveyor Load Scanner FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About WingScan-B Conveyor Load Scanning

Practical answers about conveyor width, volume and mass measurement, PLC integration, multi-station architecture, LiDAR safety, industrial protection, enclosed conveyors, and how operators access WingScan-B data.

What conveyor belt widths does WingScan-B support?

WingScan-B supports standard conveyor mounting for 24–60 in. belt widths. Custom mounting options are also available for applications outside the standard configuration.

Does WingScan-B measure weight or volume?

WingScan-B directly measures conveyor volume from LiDAR material profiles. The system can then use a configured material-density value to convert volume into mass.

Can WingScan-B integrate with a plant PLC?

Yes. WingScan-B supports PLC integration options. The specific plant interface and data requirements are reviewed for the application.

Can one control unit monitor more than one conveyor?

Yes. A WingScan-B control panel can power 1–4 scanning stations, allowing multiple conveyor measurement points to operate from the same control architecture.

Is the WingScan-B LiDAR eye safe?

Yes. WingScan-B uses a Class 1 eye-safe LiDAR scanner operating at a 905 nm infrared wavelength.

How is WingScan-B protected in industrial environments?

The scanner is specified to IEC IP67, while the stainless control enclosure is specified to IP66. The system also includes a stainless powder-coated protective scanner guard.

Can WingScan-B work with an enclosed conveyor?

WingScan-B can be configured above a suitable opening in an enclosed conveyor when the installation provides the scanner a clear measurement path to the belt and material profile. The opening and mounting geometry should be reviewed for the specific conveyor.

How can operators view WingScan-B data?

The system supports configurable local views, 2D graphs, an interactive 3D conveyor view, a web portal dashboard, smartphone/tablet WebGUI access, and PLC integration options.

WingScan-B conveyor belt load scanner installed in a dusty bulk-material processing environment

Need to confirm whether WingScan-B fits your conveyor?

Share the belt width, material, enclosure, mounting clearance, belt-speed input, and plant data requirements. Wingfield can review the application before a configuration is finalized.

Review Your Conveyor

Conveyor Application Review

Tell us how your conveyor is built.

The most useful next step is a technical conversation about the conveyor—not a generic quantity selector. Share the belt width, material, enclosure, mounting area, data needs, and operating environment so Wingfield can evaluate fit.

Conveyor width and trough geometry
Material type and operating conditions
Open or enclosed conveyor configuration
Available mounting clearance
Belt-speed signal or encoder options
PLC, web, and reporting requirements

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Talk with the WingScan measurement team.

WingScan projects are reviewed around the conveyor geometry, material, operating environment, speed input, mounting clearance, and data requirements.

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