In heavy industries such as cement production, power generation, and metallurgy, the precise management of limestone powder—a critical raw material—is essential for operational stability and cost efficiency. However, traditional measurement methods like manual dipping or heavy-hammer level gauges often fail in the face of modern automation requirements.
To address the industry pain point of inaccurate data in high-dust environments, RETTAR has introduced the 3DPro2300 Radar Scanner, a game-changing solution designed for high-precision, real-time, and autonomous inventory monitoring.
The ”Black Box” of High-Density Dust
- Limestone powder silos present some of the most unforgiving environments for industrial instrumentation.
- Extreme Dust Concentrations: During feeding and discharging, fine particles create thick clouds that obstruct optical and ultrasonic signals, leading to total sensor failure.
- Signal Interference & Absorption: Conventional radar signals often attenuate or scatter when hitting dense dust, resulting in ”phantom echoes” or complete data loss.
- Complex Material Topography: Single-point measurements cannot account for the irregular peaks and valleys of powder surfaces, risking ”overfill” or ”stockout” scenarios.
3DPro2300’s Advanced Anti-Dust Architecture
- The RETTAR 3DPro2300 overcomes these hurdles through specialized hardware and algorithmic innovation
- FMCW Penetration Technology: Utilizing high-frequency Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) technology, the scanner ”sees through” dense dust clouds. Unlike laser-based systems, it maintains robust signal integrity even in extreme turbulence, ensuring reliable data return from the actual material surface.
- Intelligent Signal Filtering: Equipped with proprietary digital signal processing (DSP), the device automatically identifies and filters out interference from internal silo structures (ladders, brackets) and floating dust, locking only onto the moving material profile.
- Comprehensive 3D Mapping: Moving beyond simple level measurement, the 3DPro2300 performs a 360° rotational scan, collecting tens of thousands of data points to generate a high-precision 3D model of the inventory. This allows operators to visualize volume, mass, and material distribution in real-time.
- Zero-Maintenance Design: With an IP68-rated fully sealed enclosure and no moving parts exposed to the medium, the 3DPro2300 is built for ”set-and-forget” operation, significantly reducing the risks associated with manual inspections at height.
Real-World Impact
Following the deployment of the RETTAR solution, clients have transitioned from ”vague estimation” to ”precision perception.” The 3DPro2300 provides a continuous stream of accurate inventory data, empowering facilities to optimize their supply chains, reduce waste, and enhance safety through digitized inventory management.
