AMETEK Land SPOT AL EQS pyrometer

AMETEK Land has developed a pyrometer that provides 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 a flexible instrument with preconfigured 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. It is 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°C to 700°C.

The product can be configured remotely through a web server and, with PoE capabilities, is able to communicate data over ethernet through a variety of different protocols (such as TCP/IP and Modbus/TCP), along with the traditional 4–20 mA/0–20 mA output signal.

The device can be installed by a single person. If the sensor is in an inaccessible location, the product has a remote viewing capability to verify alignment. 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 light reflections.