Ametek Land SPOT ACTUATOR, User Manual

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SPOT Actuator Fixed Spot Thermometers
User Guide
This User Guide gives you instructions on how to install and operate a LAND
SPOT Actuator, designed to be used in conjunction with the SPOT AL EQS
pyrometer.
It is important to read and understand these instructions before installing the
equipment.
1.1 About the SPOT Actuator
The SPOT Actuator provides remotely controlled target alignment of a SPOT
pyrometer for industrial processing applications, specifically for aluminium
applications using the SPOT AL EQS (Aluminium Extrusion, Quench and Strip
pyrometer.
The SPOT Actuator is a motorised unit which is designed for use at press
exit and quench exit positions on aluminium extrusion presses, to align the
AL EQS pyrometer with the profile. It is capable of operating in automatic or
operator-controlled modes to suit the needs of an individual aluminium plant.
Compact, quick and easily configurable, the SPOT Actuator is also designed
for mounting the SPOT AL EQS pyrometer onto the billet reheat furnace
exit, or before the extrusion press entrance face, to scan the SPOT AL EQS
pyrometer along the length of the billet, generating a temperature profile.
Features
• Direct Communications - remote controlled or automatic target
alignment by Actuator of SPOT pyrometer;
• Accurate Alignment - taking 900 measurement points over 90
degrees, aligns on optimum measurement position on profile;
• Multiple Locations - reheat furnace exit, press entrance, press exit
and quench exit;
• Dynamic Press Speed Control - temperature measurement fed back
to press control system
• Rapid Alignment - accurate repositioning following die changes
• Compact, Quick and Easily Configurable
INTRODUCTION
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