Freeboard Monitor

The Freeboard Monitor is an online measurement system designed to enhance precision and safety in the steel pouring process. In the steel industry, achieving exact and repeatable filling levels is vital to prevent operational inefficiencies and safety hazards. The Freeboard Monitor tackles these challenges by offering operators, process engineers, and safety managers a tool that minimizes operational and safety risks. It optimizes process efficiency through its intelligent camera system, which incorporates image processing, livestreaming capabilities, and Ethernet-based automation. This advanced system indicates spillover incidents at an early stage and enables automation of the tapping process, ensuring precise control over steel pouring.

The Freeboard Monitor addresses critical needs in the steel industry by preventing overflows during the tapping process and avoiding capacity losses due to inaccurate filling levels. Its intelligent camera system, equipped with integrated image processing, provides real-time measurement to ensure exact and repeatable filling levels. This feature is essential for maintaining consistent operations and enhancing safety by reducing human error. The system's Ethernet-based interface enables seamless integration with automation processes, including end-of-tapping automation. By livestreaming data and history through an image server, the Freeboard Monitor enables post-processing analysis, further optimizing process efficiency. This tool effectively indicates spillover incidents at an early stage and enhances operational safety, making it indispensable for steel producers seeking precise control over their processes.

Benefits of the Freeboard Monitor

• Ensures exact and repeatable filling levels, enhancing operational consistency
• Detect spillover incidents at an early stage, significantly improving safety
• Reduces capacity losses by maintaining accurate filling levels
• Enables automation of the tapping process, increasing efficiency
• Enhances operational safety by minimizing human error in measurements
• Provides real-time data for immediate decision-making and post-process analysis
• Integrates seamlessly with existing automation systems, facilitating easy adoption
• Supports process optimization through precise control over steel pouring operations

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