Transport containers

On the road with building materials

To process building materials like mortar, stucco or plaster effectively, they have to be delivered in transport silos directly to the construction site. Water is mixed in as required and the material is used immediately on the spot. Automatic measurement of the levels is necessary to ensure that sufficient material is always in the silos. In addition to the level indicator at the construction site, which informs the machine operator of the quantity of available material, a setup for remote enquiry of level and consumption data helps the supplier in his logistics planning. This ensures that sufficient material is always available at the construction site.

Level measurement with VEGAFLEX 62

The reliable level measurement in the transport silos is based on the guided microwave measuring principle. VEGAFLEX 62 measures the level independently of the composition of the medium. The robust steel cable is secured at the container bottom, so the sensor is ready for use immediately after the silo is set up.

Measurement data transmission with PLICSMOBILE T61

PLICSMOBILE T61, with its integrated GPRS module, is an ideal addition to the sensor, allowing measurement data to be transmitted to the supplier via radio link. Depending on the require-ments, the silo level data can be transmitted on request or automatically when a certain level is reached. Power is supplied either from the mains circuits, a battery or a solar panel.