Ω
Electrical impedance
The measurement is interpreted as a signal related to relative hydraulic condition, internal contrasts and their evolution.
Comparative measurement for irrigation diagnosis
The technology uses segmented measurement and impedance analysis to observe contrasts, temporal evolution, hydraulic distribution patterns and evidence for more controlled use of water resources in leaching operations.
The solution does not seek to reduce the heap to an absolute moisture value. It provides comparative, spatial and temporal visibility into how irrigation is distributed and evolves at a stage where solution–mineral contact is decisive for operational diagnosis.
Technology
Technical principles
The value is in comparing conditions, changes and trends within the instrumented scope.
Z
Depth segments
Data is not reduced to one value: it is structured by levels to analyze depth and distribution.
W
Wireless acquisition
Field equipment transmits measurements to the platform without requiring extensive communication runs on the heap.
PV
PV self-charging
The architecture considers photovoltaic power and recharge to reduce installation and local energy complexity.
H₂O
Operational water control
Spatial and temporal visibility helps review irrigation distribution, persistence of critical zones and use of process solutions.
Δ
Comparative diagnosis
The value lies in comparing conditions, changes and trends, not in declaring a single absolute moisture value for the whole heap.
Technical criterion
Honest interpretation, not a black box
Mining credibility requires distinguishing measurement, inference and decision. Andes Sigma communicates the scope of instrumented coverage and works with traceable operational indicators.
- Real measurements as the base.
- Wireless data acquisition and PV self-charging field equipment.
- Models and visualizations serving diagnosis.
- Configurable and auditable thresholds.
- Support for controlled irrigation and water-resource use through operational evidence.
- Compatible with pilots and field validation.
