Volume Measurement Systems for Parcels, Pallets and Long Goods
Find the measurement system for your process
Request a demoParcels on the conveyor, pallets at the dock, profiles six meters long: every measuring point in your warehouse has its own requirements. A system built to measure parcels at conveyor speed will not help you with bulky freight. And as soon as you bill by volumetric weight, you need legal-for-trade values: officially approved for billing instead of a tape measure.
That is why MetriXFreight comes as several product lines on one platform. All of them measure camera-based in around 200 milliseconds, with no moving parts. They differ where your process demands it: object size, throughput and legal-for-trade approval. The guide below shows you which product line fits which process. All lines side by side on one page: product overview as a PDF.
MetriXFreight S140
Missing or wrong article master data slows down your WMS. With the S140 you capture dimensions, weight, photo and barcode in one step, with less than 5 mm mean deviation. Your warehouse planning runs on data you can trust.
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MetriXFreight L13x
Tape measures and estimates cannot keep pace in a parcel process. The L13x product line measures each parcel in around 200 milliseconds and handles up to 1200 parcels per hour including scanning. Your process sets the pace, not the measurement.
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MetriXFreight L23x
In air and road freight you pay by volumetric weight, and estimated pallet dimensions cost margin. With the L23x you dimension pallets and bulky goods inside the running process, legal-for-trade as L235 under OIML with EU type examination and NTEP. Pallets wrapped in black foil are covered by the L33x product line.
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AI-generated MetriXFreight L33x
Black and glossy foil push many optical measurements to their limits, and then it is back to the tape measure. The L33x dimensions exactly these pallets automatically, with three 3D sensors in around 200 milliseconds. Your hardest freight no longer needs a detour.
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MetriXFreight L63x
Profiles, pipes and long crates are often still measured by hand because no standard system fits them. The L63x dimensions objects up to 650 × 260 × 260 cm in a single pass with six 3D sensors. That gives your long goods reliable dimensions for planning and billing.
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Pick the product lines that fit your process and see their technical data next to each other. The values come from the same data as the data sheets.
| MetriXFreight S140 Master data in a single step | MetriXFreight L13x Parcels at the pace of your shipping | MetriXFreight L23x Bill pallets legal-for-trade | MetriXFreight L33x Black foil, legal-for-trade | MetriXFreight L63x Long goods up to 6.5 meters | |
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| System type | Static, no moving components | Static, no moving components | Static, no moving components | Static, no moving components | Static, no moving components |
| Sensor type | 3D and color cameras, additional color cameras optional | 3D and color cameras, additional color cameras optional | 3D and color cameras, additional color cameras optional | 3D and color cameras, additional color cameras optional | 3D and color cameras, additional color cameras optional |
| Applications | Warehouses (receiving and shipping), distribution centers, cross docking sites, master data acquisition, etc. | Warehouses (incoming and outgoing), distribution centers, cross-docking locations, CEP service providers, etc. | Warehouses (receiving and shipping), distribution centers, cross docking sites, master data acquisition, etc. | Warehouses (receiving and shipping), distribution centers, cross docking sites, master data acquisition, etc. | Warehouses (receiving and shipping), distribution centers, cross docking sites, master data acquisition, etc. |
| Installation location examples | Stationary or mobile use | Stationary in the warehouse | Free area, above pallet wrappers, conveyor systems, in front of X-ray systems etc. | Free area, above pallet wrappers, conveyor systems, in front of X-ray systems etc. | Free area, above pallet wrappers, conveyor systems etc. |
| Measurement objects | Box-shaped and irregularly shaped objects. Except entirely non-reflective or highly reflective objects. Particularly suitable for small boxes and very flat objects | Rectangular objects such as boxes and parcels, pillow-shaped objects such as flyers and shipping bags. Restrictions possible with transparent or highly reflective surfaces | Free-form objects. Restrictions possible with black foil and transparent or highly reflective surfaces | Free-form objects | Free-form objects. Restrictions possible with black foil and transparent or highly reflective surfaces |
| Acquired data | Length, width, height and weight | Length, width, height and weight | Length, width, height and weight (if a scale is connected) | Length, width, height and weight (if a scale is connected) | Length, width, height and weight (if a scale is connected) |
| Calculated data (optional) | Actual volume, volume weight | Volume weight | Actual volume, volume weight | Actual volume, volume weight | Actual volume, volume weight |
| Master data (optional) | Additional master data attributes | Additional master data attributes | Additional master data attributes | Additional master data attributes | Additional master data attributes |
| Photos | Color photo of the measurement object, taken with an integrated camera under ambient conditions; additional cameras optional | Color photo of the measurement object, additional cameras optional | Color photo of the measurement object, additional cameras optional | Color photo of the measurement object, additional cameras optional | Color photo of the measurement object, additional cameras optional |
| Person detection | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line | People in the measuring area are detected | People in the measuring area are detected | People in the measuring area are detected |
| Certifications | S140: none | L130: none L135: OIML R129, EU type-examination certificate (MID), NTEP | L230: none L235: OIML R129, EU type-examination certificate (MID), NTEP | L330: none L335: OIML R129, EU type-examination certificate (MID), NTEP | L630: none L635: OIML R129, EU type-examination certificate (MID) |
| Min. object size (L × W × H) | 1 × 1 × 0 cm / 0.4 × 0.4 × 0 in | 10 × 10 × 5 cm / 3.9 × 3.9 × 2 in | 20 × 20 × 10 cm / 7.9 × 7.9 × 3.9 in | 20 × 20 × 10 cm / 7.9 × 7.9 × 3.9 in | 20 × 20 × 10 cm / 7.9 × 7.9 × 3.9 in |
| Max. object size (L × W × H) | ≤ 120 × 85 × 70 cm / 47 × 33 × 28 in | 135 × 80 × 90 cm / 53 × 31 × 35 in (limited by the roller conveyor or table setup; OIML-certified up to 150 × 120 × 90 cm) | 260 × 260 × 260 cm / 102 × 102 × 102 in | 260 × 260 × 260 cm / 102 × 102 × 102 in | 650 × 260 × 260 cm / 256 × 102 × 102 in |
| Measuring accuracy | < 5 mm (mean deviation) | L135: OIML R129: ± 1 cm (length/width) OIML R129: ± 0.5 cm (height) NTEP: ± 0.5 in (length/width/height) | L235: OIML R129: ± 2 cm (length/width) OIML R129: ± 1 cm (height) NTEP: ± 0.5 in (length/width/height) | L335: OIML R129: ± 2 cm (length/width) OIML R129: ± 1 cm (height) NTEP: ± 0.5 in (length/width/height) | L635: OIML R129: ± 2 cm (length/width) OIML R129: ± 1 cm (height) |
| Measuring time | ~ 200 ms | ~ 200 ms | ~ 200 ms | ~ 200 ms | ~ 200 ms |
| Display resolution | 1 mm | L130: 1 mm L135: OIML R129: 1 cm (length/width) OIML R129: 0.5 cm (height) NTEP: 0.5 in (length/width/height) | L230: 1 mm L235: OIML R129: 2 cm (length/width) OIML R129: 1 cm (height) NTEP: 0.5 in (length/width/height) | L330: 1 mm L335: OIML R129: 2 cm (length/width) OIML R129: 1 cm (height) NTEP: 0.5 in (length/width/height) | L630: 1 mm L635: OIML R129: 2 cm (length/width) OIML R129: 1 cm (height) |
| Operational throughput | ≤ 750 pieces/h (incl. barcode scan) | ≤ 1200 pieces/h (incl. scan, depending on the process) | 300 – 600 pieces/h (incl. scan, depending on the process) | 300 – 600 pieces/h (incl. scan, depending on the process) | 300 – 600 pieces/h (incl. scan, depending on the process) |
| 3D cameras | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Color cameras | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Screen | 1; touchscreen optional | 1; touchscreen optional | 1 (standard), optionally 2, can be positioned as required; touchscreen optional | 1 (standard), optionally 2, can be positioned as required; touchscreen optional | 1 (standard), optionally 2, can be positioned as required; touchscreen optional |
| Integrated scale — platform size | 50 × 40 cm | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line |
| Integrated scale — max. weight | 50 kg | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line |
| Integrated scale — display resolution | 1 g | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line |
| Integrated scale — max. error | 3 g | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line |
| Automatic | Measures whenever a stable measurement can be made | Measures whenever a stable measurement can be made | Measures whenever a stable measurement can be made | Measures whenever a stable measurement can be made | Measures whenever a stable measurement can be made |
| Barcode scanner | Measurement triggered by connected barcode scanner | Measurement triggered by connected barcode scanner | Measurement triggered by connected barcode scanner | Measurement triggered by connected barcode scanner | Measurement triggered by connected barcode scanner |
| Programmatic | Trigger via REST API or customer specific trigger plugin (optional) | Trigger via REST API or customer specific trigger plugin (optional) | Trigger via REST API or customer specific trigger plugin (optional) | Trigger via REST API or customer specific trigger plugin (optional) | Trigger via REST API or customer specific trigger plugin (optional) |
| QR code | Display of a dynamically generated QR code containing dimensions and optional weight | Display of a dynamically generated QR code containing dimensions and optional weight | Display of a dynamically generated QR code containing dimensions and optional weight | Display of a dynamically generated QR code containing dimensions and optional weight | Display of a dynamically generated QR code containing dimensions and optional weight |
| File transfer | Store or submit as CSV, XLSX, PDF, optionally along with photos, via FTP, SFTP or a network share | Store or submit as CSV, XLSX, PDF, optionally along with photos, via FTP, SFTP or a network share | Store or submit as CSV, XLSX, PDF, optionally along with photos, via FTP, SFTP or a network share | Store or submit as CSV, XLSX, PDF, optionally along with photos, via FTP, SFTP or a network share | Store or submit as CSV, XLSX, PDF, optionally along with photos, via FTP, SFTP or a network share |
| API | Submit data via standard JSON REST API or customer specific integration (optional) | Submit data via standard JSON REST API or customer specific integration (optional) | Submit data via standard JSON REST API or customer specific integration (optional) | Submit data via standard JSON REST API or customer specific integration (optional) | Submit data via standard JSON REST API or customer specific integration (optional) |
| Reporting | Customizable, with customer logo on request | Customizable, with customer logo on request | Customizable, with customer logo on request | Customizable, with customer logo on request | Customizable, with customer logo on request |
| Handhelds & scanners | Wired barcode scanner (standard), wireless barcode scanner (optional) | Yes (only certified scanners) | Yes (only certified scanners) | Yes (only certified scanners) | Yes (only certified scanners) |
| Floor scale | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line | Optional (only certified scales), easy to retrofit | Optional (only certified scales), easy to retrofit | Optional (only certified scales), easy to retrofit |
| Forklift scale | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line | Optional (only certified scales) | Optional (only certified scales) | Optional (only certified scales) |
| NSP Detection | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line | Optional, classification of freight as stackable or non-stackable | Optional, classification of freight as stackable or non-stackable | not in the data sheet of this product line |
| Scales | not in the data sheet of this product line | Optional, integrated in the roller conveyor | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line |
| Additional color cameras | Optional, for additional perspectives | not in the data sheet of this product line | Up to 4 photos of each measured item | Up to 4 photos of each measured item | Up to 6 photos of each measured item |
| Battery operation | Optional, for mobile use. The battery is not supplied by metrilus and must be provided by the customer | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line |
| Second screen app | Optional, application for implementing customizable multi measurement workflows | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line | not in the data sheet of this product line |
| Keyboard | Wireless (QWERTZ/QWERTY) | Wireless (QWERTZ/QWERTY) | Wireless (QWERTZ/QWERTY) | Wireless (QWERTZ/QWERTY) | Wireless (QWERTZ/QWERTY) |
| Connectivity | Ethernet (standard), WLAN (standard), LTE (optional) | Ethernet (standard), WLAN (standard), LTE (optional) | Ethernet (standard), WLAN (standard), LTE (optional) | Ethernet (standard), WLAN (standard), LTE (optional) | Ethernet (standard), WLAN (standard), LTE (optional) |
| Customized UI | Option of additional text input/output on screen (Master Edition) or consolidation of measurements of several packaging units and transfer as a data record to the customer system | Option of additional text input/output on screen (Master Edition) or consolidation of measurements of several packaging units and transfer as a data record to the customer system | Option of additional text input/output on screen (Master Edition) or consolidation of measurements of several packaging units and transfer as a data record to the customer system | Option of additional text input/output on screen (Master Edition) or consolidation of measurements of several packaging units and transfer as a data record to the customer system | Option of additional text input/output on screen (Master Edition) or consolidation of measurements of several packaging units and transfer as a data record to the customer system |
| Operating temperature | 0 – 40 °C | OIML R129: -10 – 55 °C NTEP: -10 – 40 °C | OIML R129: -10 – 55 °C NTEP: -10 – 40 °C | OIML R129: -10 – 55 °C NTEP: -10 – 40 °C | OIML R129: -10 – 55 °C |
| Relative humidity | 0 – 90 % | 0 – 85 % | 0 – 85 % | 0 – 85 % | 0 – 85 % |
| Sealing against environmental influences | IP50 | IP50 | IP50 | IP50 | IP50 |
| Lighting conditions | Indoors, no direct sunlight | Indoors, no direct sunlight | Indoors, no direct sunlight | Indoors, no direct sunlight | Indoors, no direct sunlight |
| Power supply | 100 – 240 V AC; 50 – 60 Hz | 100 – 240 V AC; 50 – 60 Hz | 100 – 240 V AC; 50 – 60 Hz | 100 – 240 V AC; 50 – 60 Hz | 100 – 240 V AC; 50 – 60 Hz |
| Maximum current | 2.3 A | 2.3 A | 2.3 A | 2.3 A | 2.3 A |
| Noise level caused | < 20 dB | < 20 dB | < 20 dB | < 20 dB | < 20 dB |
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Which product line fits your process is best worked out with your own shipments.
Request a demoWhere automated dimensioning pays off
Measurement data works at every station of your chain. Captured once, you use it in receiving, in shipping and when billing your transports.
AI-generated 
Every shipment is dimensioned and photographed on arrival, and weighed with a connected scale. Your warehousing starts with real dimensions instead of figures from the delivery note.
With exact dimensions you know the volumetric weight before the carrier measures. That reduces back charges and disputed invoices.
Legal-for-trade values make your volumetric weight billing hold up. You plan cargo space with real dimensions and utilize your fleet better.
Measurement data where you need it
Whichever product line you choose, your measurement data arrives the same way. Every measurement goes via REST API, as a CSV, XLSX or PDF file or as a QR code straight into your WMS, TMS or ERP. Triggering happens automatically, by barcode or through the API. In MetriXOne, our cloud dashboard, you see all measurements of your systems in one place, with the photos of every measurement. You can try the test server right away, no installation needed.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Which MetriXFreight system fits my process?
For parcels you choose the L13x product line. Pallets are dimensioned by the L23x, pallets wrapped in black foil by the L33x. Long goods up to 6.5 meters are handled by the L63x, and article master data is captured by the S140. For mixed processes we advise you based on your object and volume data.
What is a DWS system?
DWS stands for dimensioning, weighing, scanning: one system captures dimensions, weight and barcode in a single step. MetriXFreight adds photos as proof of condition. Manual data entry and transfer errors disappear.
What does legal-for-trade mean, and when do I need it?
Legal-for-trade means the system is officially approved for billing by dimensions and weight, under OIML with EU type examination. As soon as you charge customers by volumetric weight, you need this approval. The systems L135, L235, L335 and L635 provide it.
How does the measurement data reach my WMS, TMS or ERP?
Via REST API in real time, as a CSV, XLSX or PDF file, or as a QR code directly at the system. Triggering happens automatically, by barcode scan or through the API. A reporting module additionally evaluates your measurements.
What is master data capture?
Master data capture means recording dimensions, weight and a photo of every article once, cleanly, and storing them in your ERP or WMS. Slotting, packaging choice and freight calculation all run on this data. The S140 handles the capture in a single step.
How fast do the systems measure?
A measurement takes around 200 milliseconds. In the process you handle up to 1200 parcels per hour with the L13x, 300 to 600 pallets with the L23x to L63x and 750 objects with the S140, each including scanning. Dimensioning never limits your throughput.
How much effort do operation and maintenance take?
The systems work statically, with no moving parts and below 20 dB in operation. Remote maintenance is standard, and we roll out updates remotely. The support effort on your side stays low.
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Which product line fits your process is best answered with your own shipments. In a demo we walk you through measurement, data flow and reporting, with no obligation.
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