High-precision conveyor belt scanner with advanced imaging technology for material analysis.

Continuous particle and material measurement for conveyors and process lines

Instantly measure material in motion

Solo™ is a conveyor particle size analysis and material measurement system that continuously measures material on belts or chutes in real time — without production stoppages or manual sampling. Get reliable data on particle size distribution, shape, volume et colour to monitor material variability, improve process control and make better-informed operational decisions — Parce qu'on ne peut pas gérer ce qu'on ne peut pas mesurer !


How Solo Fits in the Process

Conveyors provide a consistent measurement point throughout crushing, screening and material-processing circuits. Solo turns that point into a continuous source of particle and material data that can help operations:

  • Catch problems early by identifying oversize or unexpected material before it affects downstream equipment.
  • Protect crushers, mills and screens by detecting sudden feed changes and out-of-spec conditions.
  • Stabilize throughput by monitoring feed consistency and process variability.
  • Support crushing and grinding efficiency with continuous particle size measurements.
  • Improve material control and blending using colour and material-characteristic trends.
  • Track process performance by comparing particle size and material trends through different stages of production.
  • Enable process automation through alarms, diversions and control-system integration based on live data.

What Solo Does

Solo is an autonomous measurement system that continuously analyzes material moving on conveyors or through process lines, providing reliable data for monitoring, control and process improvement.

Depending on configuration, Solo can provide:

  • Particle size measurement, from maximum-size monitoring to full particle size distribution (PSD)
  • Shape distribution and volume estimation for additional insight into material characteristics
  • Oversize detection with configurable alarms or control outputs
  • Colour measurement and differentiation to monitor changes in visible material characteristics
  • Trend data to identify changes in material and process consistency over time
  • Control-system integration through Modbus TCP or OPC UA
  • Autonomous operation for continuous monitoring with minimal operator intervention

Solo Options: Choose the Capability You Need

Solo is available in two configurations built on the same hardware platform. Choose focused monitoring for a specific measurement objective or full particle analysis for more comprehensive process data. Systems can be upgraded without replacing the hardware.

Solo Basic

A streamlined option for applications requiring a single primary measurement:

  • Maximum particle size monitoring for oversize detection and process alerts
  • Colour monitoring for tracking changes against defined colour profiles

Perfect for applications where a focused measurement can provide a clear operational signal without requiring a full particle size distribution.

Solo Complete

Full material measurement for applications requiring more detailed process insight:

  • Full particle size distribution (PSD)
  • Up to 25 user-defined size classes
  • Shape distribution
  • Volume estimation
  • Colour measurement and differentiation

Solo Complete provides a broader picture of material characteristics for process monitoring, trending and integration with plant control systems.

Our analysis systems are designed for easy installation, autonomous operation, and integration into existing process environments.


Proven Performance

Milling and flotation visibility

Gibraltar uses WipWare data as real-time control inputs for milling and flotation circuits.

Les systèmes Solo font partie intégrante de nos opérations pour les circuits de broyage et de flottation. Les caméras nous permettent de comprendre les caractéristiques de taille et de couleur des particules du minerai entrant, de suivre l'impact de ces propriétés à travers le broyage SAG et la flottation, et de fournir des données de contrôle en temps réel aux opérateurs de ces circuits. WipWare nous a aidés à résoudre les problèmes et à moderniser les anciennes versions de sa technologie et a développé un algorithme logiciel sur mesure pour traiter les informations de couleur de la caméra, spécifiquement adapté à notre cas d'utilisation. 

Adam Jordens

AG mill feed performance

Peña Colorada connects WipWare data to improved AG mill feed control, energy efficiency, productivity, and operating performance.

La technologie WipWare nous permet de mesurer, de surveiller et de contrôler, en temps réel, la distribution de la taille, de la forme, de l'uniformité et du volume du minerai de fer qui alimente le broyage autogène. Connaître l'impact des différentes fractions de la taille du minerai alimenté améliore les performances du broyeur autogène, augmentant l'efficacité énergétique des broyeurs, la productivité du processus et les bénéfices.

Rubí Enciso Pérez

Advanced SAG control

Los Pelambres uses WipWare measurement to support SAG mill advanced control strategies, helping avoid overloading and underloading.

Le système Solo de WipWare est une pièce d'équipement vitale pour nous. Stratégie de contrôle avancée du SAG. Elle nous aide à déterminer le % de fines entrant dans le système, ce qui nous permet d'obtenir un résultat optimal. pour compenser avec des aliments frais afin d'éviter la surcharge et la sous-charge du SAG, ce qui aurait pour effet d'augmenter les coûts d'exploitation. nous fait sortir du point de broyage de l'efficacité maximale.

Daniel Silva

Read about using Solo to measure blast fragmentation and optimize mill throughput

Applications by Industry

Explore where Solo can be applied across different materials, processes and operating environments.


Get Started with Solo

Every application starts with the material, measurement objective and installation environment. Share your conveyor or process-line details with WipWare and we can help determine the right Solo configuration for your operation.