See Every Load. Manage With Certainty.
WingScan-B Conveyor Belt Load Scanner
- Measure volume with real-time LiDAR. Calibrate with one touch.
- See material shape and flow in 2D profiles and 3D views.
- Access data on web or mobile. Connect to your plant’s PLC.
WingScan-B Conveyor Measurement
Know what you’re moving on your belt right now.
The WingScan-B belt load scanner measures material volume and flow as it passes beneath the LiDAR sensor. Track your load profile in real time, catch production issues quickly, and send data to the displays and control systems your plant already uses.
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Real-Time Conveyor Volume
Measure material volume as product moves through the conveyor scan point using real-time LiDAR.
Density-Based Mass Conversion
The scanner measures volume first, then uses the configured material density to calculate mass.
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.
“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 MaterialsCement Conveyor Measurement Case Study
A hidden 100-ton-per-day material discrepancy cost them real dollars.
- 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.
To explain how WingScan-B uncovers production discrepancies, start with how the scanner measures moving material.
LiDAR Conveyor Measurement Logic
How a belt load scanner measures moving material.
WingScan-B starts with the belt zero, scans the loaded material profile with 2D LiDAR, and combines those measurements with belt movement to calculate volume as production runs.
Establish the belt zero
Before scanning loaded material, WingScan-B uses One-Touch Calibration to establish the empty-belt baseline, or belt zero.
Scan the loaded material profile
A Class 1 2D LiDAR scanner captures cross-sectional profiles across the conveyor. The system also captures belt speed through a wheel/shaft encoder or direct input, depending on the application.
Turn profiles into usable production data
Then the system calculates conveyor volume. It can also apply material density for mass conversion. You can access the results through configurable displays, web/mobile tools, diagnostics, and PLC integration options.
The same measurements also show how material sits on the belt, not just how much is moving.
2D + 3D Conveyor Visualization
See the measurement profile in 2D. See the material take shape in 3D.
The 2D view shows the measured profile across the belt. As material moves, WingScan-B builds those measurements into a 3D view so you can see material shape, height, and distribution across the conveyor.
Before planning an installation, compare the scanner’s operating limits with your conveyor’s requirements.
WingScan-B Technical Specifications
WingScan-B belt load scanner specifications
The table below lists scanner performance, mounting dimensions, controls, connectivity, environmental ratings, and software details.
| Scanner type | Class 1 2D LiDAR scanner |
|---|---|
| Laser safety | Laser Class 1 (eye safe) |
| Measurement range | 85.3 ft (26 m); maximum 262.5 ft (80 m) at 100% remission |
| Minimum measurement distance | 3.3 ft (1 m) |
| Measuring frequency | 25–50 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. 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) |
| Scanner protection | IEC IP67 |
| Temperature range | −22 to +122°F (−30 to +50°C) |
| Standard conveyor mounting | 24–48 in. (610–1,219 mm) belt width; greater widths available by request |
|---|---|
| Mounting structure | 2 in. (50.8 mm) 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 | Powder-coated stainless 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 |
| 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 |
LiDAR Scanner & Measurement Scanner performance
- Scanner type
- Class 1 2D LiDAR scanner
- Laser safety
- Laser Class 1 (eye safe)
- Measurement range
- 85.3 ft (26 m); maximum 262.5 ft (80 m) at 100% remission
- Minimum measurement distance
- 3.3 ft (1 m)
- Measuring frequency
- 25–50 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. 8.2 lb (3.7 kg)
- Scanner protection
- IEC IP67
- Temperature range
- −22 to +122°F (−30 to +50°C)
Conveyor Installation & Control Mounting + controls
- Standard conveyor mounting
- 24–48 in. (610–1,219 mm) belt width; greater widths available by request
- Mounting structure
- 2 in. (50.8 mm) 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
- Powder-coated stainless 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 Data + connectivity
- 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. Mounting for conveyors outside the standard configuration is available by request.
When you need more than one measurement point, the control-panel layout matters too.
Multi-Station Conveyor Scanning
Run up to four belt load scanner stations from one panel.
One WingScan-B control panel can run up to four scanning stations, so you can add multiple measurement points without adding installation complexity.
Whether you use one station or four, the hardware still has to handle your plant’s conditions.
Dust Protection & Industrial Durability
A belt load scanner for rugged industrial environments.
Dust and harsh plant conditions come with the job. WingScan-B uses an IEC IP67 scanner, an IP66 stainless control enclosure, and a powder-coated stainless scanner guard to protect the measurement hardware.
WingScan-B Hardware
Here’s what goes into a conveyor load scanner installation.
A WingScan-B installation brings together the LiDAR scanner, mounting structure, belt-speed input, field connections, industrial computer, touchscreen, power hardware, and control enclosure.
Explore the WingScan-B belt load scanner assembly.
Rotate the model, zoom into the scanner geometry, select components, and separate the model for a closer look at how the hardware comes together.
Installation is configured around the conveyor.
Standard mounting supports 24–48 in. (610–1,219 mm) conveyor widths, with greater widths available by request. Belt speed can be captured through wheel/shaft encoder options or direct input depending on the application.
Once the hardware is in place, your team needs a practical way to use the data.
Conveyor Measurement Software
Your conveyor volume scanner data, on site or online.
Check the 2D measurement profile, 3D conveyor view, production trends, system status, diagnostics, and much more locally or through web and mobile access. WingScan-B can also capture hundreds of data points. Through PLC integration, it can send the data your plant needs directly into your control system.
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So what does a conveyor load scanner look like in a working plant?
Conveyor Load Scanner Installations
WingScan-B conveyor load scanners in action
These installations show WingScan-B working on open belts, enclosed conveyors, cement and clinker systems, dusty process lines, and multi-station operations.
Conveyor Measurement Applications
One measurement principle. Different bulk-material processes.
WingScan-B conveyor volume scanners measure moving material in cement, aggregate, frac sand, and other bulk-material operations. Each installation is configured around the conveyor, material, mounting space, speed input, and plant data requirements.
Conveyor Volume Scanners for Cement + Clinker
Monitor material profiles and conveyor flow where delayed production discrepancies can compound into larger reconciliation problems.
Belt Load Scanners for Aggregates
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 at processing and transfer points where continuous visibility of material is valuable.
Custom Conveyor Geometry
Standard mounting covers 24–48 in. (610–1,219 mm) belts, while we can review greater widths and enclosed-conveyor configurations upon request for application fit
The questions below cover how WingScan-B measures your material and what’s involved in fitting it to your conveyor.
Conveyor Load Scanner FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About WingScan-B Belt Load Scanners
Answers to the questions plant teams ask most about measurement, conveyor width, installation, controls, connectivity, and WingScan-B data.
What conveyor belt widths does WingScan-B support?
WingScan-B supports standard conveyor mounting for 24–48 in. (610–1,219 mm) belt widths. We can accommodate wider belts by request for applications outside the standard configuration.
Does the WingScan-B belt load scanner 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 powder-coated stainless scanner guard.
Can a conveyor load scanner 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.
Need to confirm whether WingScan-B fits your conveyor?
Share the belt width, material, enclosure, mounting clearance, belt-speed input, and plant data requirements. WingScan can review the application before finalizing a configuration.
If you still have questions about your conveyor, let’s work through them together.
Let’s talk about your conveyor
Interested in installing WingScan-B?
Start A Conversation With Us & We’ll:
- Answer your questions honestly.
- Tell you whether volume measurement can deliver the best results for your site.
- Offer unbiased assessments to optimize and automate your material inventory accounting.
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Work through your installation challenges with you, including an on-site evaluation if it helps.
A closer look at your conveyor
Some installation questions are easier to answer at your conveyor. When a visit would help, we can review mounting locations, material flow, and operating conditions with your team.
We use those details to configure WingScan-B around your site and work through the installation plan together.
Why WingScan-B Belt Load Scanning?
Site and Industry-Specific Customization
Most volumetric scanners will just ship in a box. You have to do more work to make them work.
WingScan-B comes with an experienced team that knows your industry.
20+ Years of Battle-Tested LiDAR Knowledge
Think your site poses unique challenges? We’ve worked with LiDAR in the field every day for decades. This means we’ve probably solved your operational puzzle before.
It means our team can adapt WingScan-B to hundreds of different variables with surgical understanding (…even in the most unforgiving environments and rugged industries).
Partners Beyond Installation
WingScan comes with comprehensive, long-term support. Yes, we install WingScan-B and handle setup from A to Z. That’s part of the value.
But if you also need help down the road, you can call people who know your system. We stay involved and follow through.
Leading Companies choose to stay with WingScan Because We’re Accountable
