AMETEK Land, a leading manufacturer of monitors and analysers for industrial non-contact temperature measurement, has relaunched its market-leading SPOT pyrometer range with enhanced features to serve a range of industrial applications.
AMETEK Land has relaunched its SPOT pyrometer range with enhanced features for various industrial applications.
The new SPOT+ family offers a wide spectrum of temperature measurements from 50 to 3 500°C and a selection of different wavelengths for applications that include metals processing, glass, cement and lime kilns and foundries. The range includes monochromatic and ratio pyrometers, fibre optic heads and sophisticated algorithm pyrometers for applications in the production of complex materials such as aluminium and galvanised steel.
The incorporation of new communications interfaces makes the SPOT+ ideal for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) factory automation applications in addition to traditional 4-20 mA signals. Ethernet/IP, REST API and Modbus TCP/IP are standard on SPOT+, and an integrated web server provides easy access for control and setup using a standard browser. Upgraded cybersecurity functions reduce the risk of unauthorised access to the instrument’s functions.
An integrated video camera provides a visible light process view alongside infrared temperature measurement, which allows sighting to be carried out safely and easily. As the video images are available via the webserver and AMETEK Land’s IMAGEPro software, alignment can be checked remotely and images logged for quality purposes.
The SPOT+ can be used in harsh environmental conditions, and in hazardous area zones 1, 2, 21 and 22 when mounted in LAND’s high-specification EXSH enclosure. With response times down to 1 ms, SPOT+ pyrometers are also suitable for fast-moving processes.
AMETEK Land’s SPOT pyrometers are built on extensive research and development and have always been at the leading edge of measurement technology. The new SPOT+ enhancements offer improved connectivity for easy integration with control systems, and the assurance that data transmission is secure. Upgraded electronic and electromechanical components ensure reliable and accurate operations, backed by AMETEK Land’s 36-month warranty and supported by an extensive range of accessories for installations in the most demanding applications.
Dr Fiona Turner, Head of Product Management said: “The principles of infrared temperature measurement don’t change, but over the last 10 years, there have been significant advances in automation and Industrial Ethernet. Customer focus on product quality and process efficiency has driven an interest in big data – and a risk of cyberattacks.
“I’m excited about the potential in using SPOT+ instruments for background temperature and emissivity correction of thermal imaging systems in IMAGEPro software. SPOT+ pyrometers provide more than temperature measurements – emissivity outputs are key indicators of product surface quality, and the facility to log visible light process images alongside infrared temperature measurement provides new insights into process conditions and product quality.”
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