PRODUCT INFORMATION
LOAD VOLUME MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
MEASURING TRUCK LOAD VOLUMES DYNAMICALLY
AND FULLY AUTOMATICALLY
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A common method of determining the load on a truck is to perform weight mea-
surements and then compare the loaded and unloaded vehicle. The volume of the
load on a truck is often more important that its weight, however. This is particularly
the case for loads with an indeterminate moisture content, for example paper, coal
or wood, where a simple weight measurement can greatly falsify the result for the
actual load volume. Furthermore, the high demand for efciency accompanied by
increasingly stringent regulations calls for solutions that combine process reliability
and cost reduction in an ideal manner.
The Load Volume Measurement System offers numerous application possibilities
for the reliable and automated determination of volume data for a variety of opti-
mization purposes.
l Providing a reliable data basis for billing processes
l Determining the dry weight of wet loads
l Protecting against overloading of vehicles
l Optimizing loading processes
l Efciently allocating loads to unused storage areas
PRECISE VOLUME MEASUREMENT
Load Volume Measurement System PROFILING SYSTEMS
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PROFILING SYSTEMS Load Volume Measurement System
Paper bales
47.3 m³
Coal
82.7 m³
Woodchip
57.6 m³
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Load Volume Measurement System APPLICATION
APPLICATIONS IN THE AREA OF VOLUME MEASUREMENT
Every load places different requirements on volume measurement.
Whether it be in the wood processing industry, in waste and recycling facilities, or in
mining: wherever trucks are used to transport goods, the LVM System is suitable for
determining both the volume of the existing load (load volume) and the remaining
volume. Thanks to the exible layout of the sensor, it is possible to implement a wide
variety of applications in the area of volume measurement.
Calculating the load volume of trucks
with a atbed load surface
For trucks with a atbed load surface, the LVM System reliably
detects irrelevant parts of the vehicle such as the cabin or
trailer and automatically excludes them from the load volume
calculation.
Effective
load volume
47.3 m³
Effective
load volume
48.9 m³
Volume calculation for paper bales Volume calculation for timber
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APPLICATION Load Volume Measurement System
Calculating the remaining volume of
tipper trailers and walking oor vehicles
To optimally load tipper trailers and walking oor vehicles, the
LVM System determines the remaining load volume. When
optionally used in conjunction with an automatic number plate
recognition system, it is also possible to directly calculate the
load volume.
Calculating the load volume of
dump trucks
Dump trucks often drive in eets. The vehicles are identied
with the help of RFID and, when combined with the LMV
System, their load volume can be calculated and processed
directly.
Effective
remaining volume
26.4 m³
Effective
load volume
82.7 m³
Volume calculation for woodchip Volume calculation for coal
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Load Volume Measurement System SYSTEM ADVANTAGES
MEASURING LOAD VOLUMES INTELLIGENTLY
The LVM System comprises two portals onto which 2D LiDAR sensors have been mounted. Two sensors
track the position of the vehicle and, depending on the vehicle type, up to ve sensors scan its prole
and load. The vehicle is scanned as it passes through the portal and a 3D point cloud is generated
from the individually measured vehicle proles. As soon as the truck has left the measuring range, its
volume is calculated and made available to the customer within seconds.
High time and cost savings
• Shorter measurement process thanks to the fully
automated volume calculation without the vehicle
stopping
• Single pass – no comparative measurement required
• Volume data for further processing are available in a
matter of seconds
• Ready for use around the clock without operators
Easy integration and operation
• No installations in the road surface necessary
• Convenient conguring and operating of the system
via a web-based user interface
• 3D visualization and analysis through the use of SICK
software
• Output of optional data such as vehicle images,
number plates, and weight
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SYSTEM ADVANTAGES Load Volume Measurement System
Practical modularity
Flexible system solution that can be tailored to the
specic application requirements:
• Overview cameras for vehicle images
• Cameras for automatic number plate recognition
(ANPR)
• RFID reader for vehicle identication
• Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) for additional weight
determination
Effective volume data
• Exclusion of irrelevant parts of the vehicle thanks to
intelligent detection of the loading area
• Calculation of the existing load (load volume) as well
as the remaining volume
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Load Volume Measurement System PROFILING SYSTEMS
Product description
The load volume measurement system
measures the load volume of truck
loads on atbed loading areas or the
remaining loading volume of dump
trucks in a single pass and without the
need for the vehicle to come to a stop.
Having precise data on load volumes is
especially important for loads with an
unknown moisture content, for example,
to determine the dry weight. The vehicle
is scanned up to 100 times per second
using eye-safe 2D LiDAR sensors. The
3D model created from the collected
measurement data serves as the basis
for calculating the load volume. The sys-
tem reliably identies irrelevant vehicle
parts and fasteners and excludes them
automatically.
At a glance
• Automated and non-contact load
volume and remaining volume mea-
surement
• 3D visualization including calculation
of the vehicle dimensions
• Customer-specic integration of HD
cameras, ANPR, WIM, RFID possible
• Web-based user interface for conve-
nient remote access
Your benets
• Shorter measurement process
thanks to the automated volume cal-
culation without the vehicle stopping
• Single pass – no comparative mea-
surement required
• Effective volume values thanks to the
exclusion of irrelevant vehicle parts
through intelligent detection of the
loading area
• Volume data for further processing
available in a matter of seconds
• Easy installation, maintenance, and
operation
• No installations in the road surface
necessary
• Ready for use around the clock and
without operators
System solutions
PROFILING SYSTEMS
Load Volume Measurement System
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MEASURING TRUCK LOAD VOLUMES DYNAMICALLY
AND FULLY AUTOMATICALLY
Additional information
Detailed technical data . . . . . . . . . . .10
Ordering information . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Dimensional drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Detailed technical data
The exact device specications and performance data of the product may deviate from the information provided here, and depend on the appli-
cation in which the product is being used and the relevant customer specications.
Load Volume Measurement System
General notes
LVM5532 LVM5552 LVM5572
Items supplied
LMS511 HD (3 x)
Application Processing Unit
(APU)
LVM software
LMS511 HD (5 x)
Application Processing Unit
(APU)
LVM software
LMS511 HD (7 x)
Application Processing Unit
(APU)
LVM software
Features
LVM5532 LVM5552 LVM5572
Number of covered lanes
1
Integrated application
Bulk material Flat bed Log
Vehicle data
Load volume
Vehicle class
Driving direction
Lane assignment
Condence level for all vehicle datas
3D point cloud
Vehicle dimensions
Sensor
2D LiDAR sensor
Recommended distance between max.
vehicle height and sensor
≥ 1 m
Stop-and-go functionality
Yes
Max. range with 10 % reectivity
40 m
Aperture angle
190°, per LMS511 SE
Laser class
1, eye-safe (IEC 60825-1:2014)
Heating
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Internal computer
Application Processing Unit (APU)
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Internal memory
256 GB SSD
Application
Bulk material Flat bed Log
Performance
Minimum object size
1 m x 0.6 m x 0.6 m (L x W x H)
Maximum object size
32 m x 3.5 m x 5 m (L x W x H)
Minimum detectable object
190 mm x 130 mm x 130 mm
Interfaces
Output data
Vehicle data incl. load volumes
Mechanics/electronics
Installation position
Overhead or at the side
Installation height
5 m ... 8 m, at least 1 m higher than the maximum vehicle height
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Ordering information
Application Items supplied Type Part no.
Bulk material
LMS511 HD (3 x), Application Processing Unit
(APU), LVM software
LVM5532 1114632
Flat bed
LMS511 HD (5 x), Application Processing Unit
(APU), LVM software
LVM5552 1109233
Log
LMS511 HD (7 x), Application Processing Unit
(APU), LVM software
LVM5572 1117981
Dimensional drawing (Dimensions in mm (inch))
APU (Application Processiong Unit)
90 (3.54)230 (9.06)
204
(8.03)
235.5 (9.27)
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