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10 Wire & Cable ASIA – November/December 2016
Industrynews
AMETEK Land has developed an
innovative new pyrometer that
provides high accuracy and a
three-in-one capability specifically for
aluminium applications, including
extrusion press exit, extrusion press
quench zone, and aluminium strip
mills.
The SPOT AL EQS (SPOT aluminium
extrusion, quench and strip) pyrometer
is an extremely flexible instrument with
pre-configured algorithms that make it
especially suitable for use at the
extruder press exit and quench
position as well as at mill entry and exit
positions in hot rolling mills. In
addition, the pyrometer’s algorithms
can be customised and tuned for
bespoke applications and specific
aluminium grades.
This latest addition to the Land range
of SPOT pyrometers was specifically
designed to work in low emissivity
environments where regular
pyrometers might struggle to provide
accurate and reliable readings. It has
the ability to measure a wide
temperature range from 200° to
700°C/392° to 1,292°F.
Utilising the latest, cutting-edge
temperature detector design in
combination with the most-advanced
data processing algorithms, Land has
created an extremely accurate and
repeatable pyrometer with a fast
response time.
Incorporating the latest digital
communication capabilities, the
SPOT AL EQS can be configured
remotely through a dedicated web
server, and with Power over Ethernet
(POE) capabilities is able to
communicate data over Ethernet
through a variety of different
protocols (TCP-IP, Modbus TCP,
DHCP, http, udp and ICMP). This
further ensures that, along with the
traditional 4-20mA/0-20mA output
signal, the SPOT AL EQS can be
easily integrated into any plant
control infrastructure.
SPOT AL EQS works straight out of
the box and can be installed by just a
single person, offering greater
convenience and ease of use. If the
sensor is in an inaccessible location,
SPOT AL EQS has a remote viewing
capability to verify alignment and
ensure a high level of accuracy.
A built-in camera aids alignment,
which, combined with a green LED,
allows the user to position the
measurement point in an optimal
location to avoid ambient lighting
reflections. Data from the SPOT AL
EQS is available remotely as
snapshots using free SPOT Viewer
software or standard web browsers.
SPOT pyrometers are designed for
high accuracy, high reliability, simple
installation, configuration and flexible
digital communications. They can be
easily interchanged with other Ametek
Land pyrometers and other
manufacturers’ equipment. All
processing functions are integrated
into a single pyrometer, making them
suitable for use in all sized plants.
Designed in close collaboration with
industry-leading aluminium producers
and plant control system engineers,
the SPOT AL EQS pyrometer is helping
lead the way in improving aluminium
extrusion and strip plant throughput,
quality and energy efficiency.
This latest Ametek Land temperature
measurement instrument already has
demonstrated its ability to provide
immediate data for process
improvement.
Ametek Land – UK
Website:
Three-in-one capability
❍ The SPOT AL EQS – an extremely
flexible instrument with pre-configured
algorithms