CellView®
the wireless Cell Voltage Monitoring System for tankhouse operations
Simple, wireless monitoring
Monitor every cell in real time, detect shorts early and improve current efficiency. Mipac’s CellView® is Mipac’s wireless cell voltage monitoring system engineered for electrorefining and electrowinning tankhouses.
It delivers continuous, accurate visibility into cell health, accelerates short‑circuit detection, and reduces the cabling, construction, and maintenance overheads typical of hard‑wired systems
Trusted to improve tankhouse performance in leading mineral processing plants
What Is CellView®
CellView®is a scalable network of wireless cell monitors that measure voltage at each cell, optionally temperature, then transmit data through a robust mesh network to your plant systems and operator dashboards. Teams get actionable, real‑time insights that help maintain stable operations, improve cathode quality and reduce production losses.
- Wireless communication for easy installation and reduced cabling costs.
- Continuous and accurate monitoring of cell voltage, detecting short circuits early.
- Scalable - just add more monitoring units as required.
- Durable construction withstands harsh tankhouse environments
- Long battery life between 5-10 years.
Add-ons include:
- Customisable and configurable operator interface.
- Seamless integration with existing plant systems through an OPC interface.
Operational challenges in tankhouses
How CellView® works
Wireless cell monitors and mesh network
Ruggedised monitors are mounted on each cell. They measure voltage continuously and communicate via a self‑healing, industrial mesh network built for long‑term reliability in tankhouses, eliminating most cabling and simplifying expansion.
Real‑time voltage measurement and short‑circuit detection
Continuous voltage trends make short‑circuit detection proactive, not reactive. Operators can prioritise the worst‑performing cells and sections, verify corrective actions fast and reduce anode scrap.
Integration with AVEVA PI Vision and the MPA Suite
CellView connects to existing historians and platforms via OPC. Use AVEVA PI Vision or the MPA Suite of mineral processing applications to visualise live and historical data, set thresholds and trigger operator responses without guesswork.
Benefits of real‑time cell voltage monitoring
Early short-circuit detection
Improved current efficiency and quality
Faster operator response with better visibility
Reduced installation and maintenance effort
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What our clients say
Features that set CellView® apart
- Scalable by design: add monitors as your tankhouse expands or priorities shift
- Built for harsh environments: durable construction withstands heat and corrosion for sustained accuracy
- Long battery life: 5–10 years to minimise service windows and disruption
- Low‑touch installation: wireless architecture reduces cable runs and panel work.
- Flexible operator interface: configure views and alerts, including AVEVA PI Vision and MPA integrations.
“With CellView® we have a proven system that is easy to install and maintain, and the custom‑configured operator interface ensures refining cells with short circuits are readily identified.”
CellView® tackles tankhouse challenges head-on
Mipac’s CellView® is a cutting-edge wireless monitoring system designed to solve many of the operational and technical challenges that electrorefining and electrowinning tankhouses face.
Here’s how CellView® helps mitigate these challenges and enhances operational efficiency:
1. Short circuit detection and prevention
Short circuits are one of the most persistent issues in tankhouses, reducing current efficiency and cathode quality. CellView® addresses this by:
- Real-time voltage monitoring detects and flags short circuits early, minimising high anode scrap rates and uneven metal deposition.
- The system pinpoints the cell location of short, allowing operators to quickly focus their efforts on the most problematic cells and sections.
- Operators receive immediate feedback on their corrective actions, optimising labour efficiency and reducing downtime.
2. Process optimisation
CellView® goes beyond short detection by enabling process optimisation by:
- Continuous monitoring of cell voltage provides granular insights into cell performance, helping identify underperforming cells.
- The system can indicate process anomalies such as electrolyte flow inconsistencies, temperature fluctuations, or reagent imbalances.
- Long-term trends analysis highlights recurring issues, such as cathode quality problems caused by poor electrolyte flow through the cell, enabling preventative action.
3. Cost efficiency
Operating costs in tankhouses can quickly escalate. CellView® contributes to cost savings in several ways:
- Wireless installation reduces the need for extensive cabling, lowering installation costs and minimising infrastructure complexities.
- Low maintenance thanks to long battery life (5–10 years) and robust construction,
- CellView® is designed to scale. It allows for quickly adding units as the tankhouse expands, avoiding costly overhauls.
4. Supporting safety
Uniform current distribution across the tankhouse reduces the risk of equipment stress and hazardous conditions. By proactively identifying and addressing shorts, CellView®:
- Contributes to a safer operating environment for workers.
- Reduces the likelihood of cell or plate damage caused by electrical irregularities.
5. Integration and ease of use
The intuitive interface and minimal training requirements ensure operators can quickly adapt the system.
Tankhouses often face challenges integrating new technologies into existing setups, but CellView® ensures a seamless transition. In its extended form, the CellView® package can include an OPC interface that integrates with existing plant systems, data historians, and platforms for comprehensive reporting.
6. Environmental Benefits
By improving current efficiency and reducing cathode production losses, CellView® helps reduce the environmental impact of tankhouse operations:
- Improved current efficiency translates to reduced energy consumption, supporting sustainability goals
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