Ametek Land SPOT ACTUATOR User manual

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QUALITY CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS
SPOT ACTUATOR
USER GUIDE
PUBLICATION NO812250
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
ISSUE: 6
DATE: 06 AUGUST 2020

Health and Safety Information
Read all of the instructions in this booklet - including all the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
- before using this product. If there is any instruction which you do not understand, DO
NOT USE THE PRODUCT.
Safety Signs
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
personal injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury to the user or users, or result in damage to the product or to property.
NOTE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage or loss of data.
Signs and Symbols used on equipment and Documentation
Caution, risk of electric shock.
Caution, attention to possibility of risk of damage to the product, process or surroundings. Refer
to instruction manual.
Caution, hot surface.
Protective Conductor Terminal.
Observe precautions for handling electrostatic discharge sensitive devices.
Equipment Operation
Use of this instrument in a manner not specied by AMETEK Land may be hazardous. Read and
understand the user documentation supplied before installing and operating the equipment.
The safety of any system incorporating this equipment is the responsibility of the assembler.
Protective Clothing, Face and Eye Protection
It is possible that this equipment is to be installed on, or near to, machinery or equipment operating at
high temperatures and high pressures. Suitable protective clothing, along with face and eye protection
must be worn. Refer to the health and safety guidelines for the machinery/equipment before installing
this product. If in doubt, contact AMETEK Land.
Wear Protective Gloves Wear Protective Clothing
Wear Eye Protection Wear Ear Protection
Wear Safety Boots Wear Face Protection
Electrical Power Supply
Before working on the electrical connections, all of the electrical power lines to the equipment must
be isolated. All the electrical cables and signal cables must be connected exactly as indicated in these
operating instructions. If in doubt, contact AMETEK Land.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ

Health and Safety Information
Read all of the instructions in this booklet - including all the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
- before using this product. If there is any instruction which you do not understand, DO
NOT USE THE PRODUCT.
Safety Signs
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
personal injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury to the user or users, or result in damage to the product or to property.
NOTE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage or loss of data.
Signs and Symbols used on equipment and Documentation
Caution, risk of electric shock.
Caution, attention to possibility of risk of damage to the product, process or surroundings. Refer
to instruction manual.
Caution, hot surface.
Protective Conductor Terminal.
Observe precautions for handling electrostatic discharge sensitive devices.
Equipment Operation
Use of this instrument in a manner not specied by AMETEK Land may be hazardous. Read and
understand the user documentation supplied before installing and operating the equipment.
The safety of any system incorporating this equipment is the responsibility of the assembler.
Protective Clothing, Face and Eye Protection
It is possible that this equipment is to be installed on, or near to, machinery or equipment operating at
high temperatures and high pressures. Suitable protective clothing, along with face and eye protection
must be worn. Refer to the health and safety guidelines for the machinery/equipment before installing
this product. If in doubt, contact AMETEK Land.
Wear Protective Gloves Wear Protective Clothing
Wear Eye Protection Wear Ear Protection
Wear Safety Boots Wear Face Protection
Electrical Power Supply
Before working on the electrical connections, all of the electrical power lines to the equipment must
be isolated. All the electrical cables and signal cables must be connected exactly as indicated in these
operating instructions. If in doubt, contact AMETEK Land.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ
Contact Us
UK - Droneld
Land Instruments International
Tel: [phone]
USA - Pittsburgh
AMETEK Land, Inc.
Tel: [phone]
China
AMETEK Land China Service
Tel: [phone] ext 122
India
AMETEK Land India Service
Tel: +91 - 80 67823240
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ametek-land.com
For further details on all AMETEK Land oces, distributors and representatives, please visit our website.
Storage
The instrument should be stored in its packaging, in a dry sheltered area.
The maximum storage temperature is 10 °C (18 °F) higher than the maximum operating temperature.
The minimum storage temperature is 10 °C (18 °F) lower than the minimum operating temperature.
Refer to the Technical Specication for details of the operating temperature limits.
Unpacking
Check all packages for external signs of damage. Check the contents against the packing note.
Lifting Instructions
Where items are too heavy to be lifted manually, use suitably rated lifting equipment. Refer to the
Technical Specication for weights. All lifting should be carried out in accordance with local and national
regulations.
Return of Damaged Goods
IMPORTANT If any item has been damaged in transit, this should be reported to the carrier and to the
supplier immediately. Damage caused in transit is the responsibility of the carrier not the supplier.
DO NOT RETURN a damaged instrument to the sender as the carrier will not then consider a claim. Save
the packing with the damaged article for inspection by the carrier.
Return of Goods for Repair
If you need to return goods for repair please contact our Customer Service Department for details of the
correct returns procedure.
Any item returned to AMETEK Land should be adequately packaged to prevent damage during transit.
You must include a written report of the problem together with your own name and contact information,
address, telephone number, email address etc.
Design and Manufacturing Standards
The Quality Management System of Land Instruments International is approved to BS EN ISO 9001 for
the design, manufacture and on-site servicing of combustion, environmental monitoring and non-contact
temperature measuring instrumentation.
Registered ISO 9001 Management System approvals apply in the USA.
UK Calibration Laboratory: UKAS 0034.
USA Calibration Laboratory: ANAB Accredited ISO/IEC 17025.
National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories approvals apply in India.
Operation of radio transmitters, telephones or other electrical/electronic devices in close proximity
to the equipment while the enclosure doors of the instrument or its peripherals are open, may cause
interference and possible failure where the radiated emissions exceed the EMC directive.
The protection provided by this product may be invalidated if alterations or additions are made to the
structural, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, software or rmware components of this system. Such
changes may also invalidate the standard terms of warranty.
Copyright
This manual is provided as an aid to owners of AMETEK Land’s products and contains information
proprietary to AMETEK Land. This manual may not, in whole or part, be copied, or reproduced without the
expressed written consent of AMETEK Land.

Fixed Spot Thermometers
SPOT Actuator
Contents
1 Introduction 1-1
1.1 About the SPOT Actuator 1-1
2 System Components 2-0
3 Installation 3-1
3.1 Power Requirements 3-1
3.2 EMC Requirements 3-1
3.3 Water Supply Requirements 3-1
3.4 Installation Drawings 3-3
4 Operating Instructions 4-1
4.1 ConguringyourSPOTThermometertoworkwiththeActuator 4-1
4.2 Controlling the Actuator 4-2
4.3 Control by PLC using the analogue cable 4-4
4.4 Control from the Remote 4-5
4.5 Ethernet Control 4-6
4.6 Modbus TCP 4-12
5 Maintenance 5-1
6 Specication 6-0

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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,specically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prole.Itiscapableofoperatinginautomaticor
operator-controlled modes to suit the needs of an individual aluminium plant.
Compact,quickandeasilycongurable,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prole.
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prole;
• 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 Congurable
INTRODUCTION
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This section describes the components of the SPOT Actuator system.
Beforesettingupyoursystem,checkthatyouhavebeensuppliedwithall
components. If any components are missing or damaged, contact AMETEK
Land Instruments.
Item Land Part Nº Notes
SPOT Actuator 811824 Mount in a suitable
location via the 4 x 8.5mm
mounting holes. Refer to the
Installation Drawing, Fig. ?-?.
Unscrew the two M8 x 16 Hex
Screws (with spring washers
and plain washers) in order to
attach the SPOT Water Cooled
Jacket(808100)ortheSPOT
Light Purge (808015).
SPOTWaterCooledJacket 808100 Attach to the Actuator via the
two M8 x 16 Hex Screws (and
washers).
Refer to the SPOT Water
CooledJacketInstallation
Guide (supplied) for
instructionsonttingthe
SPOT pyrometer into the
purge.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
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Item Land Part Nº Notes
Cooling Plate 813374 Used in ambient
temperatures exceeding
60 °C / 140 °F to prevent
overheating.
Positioned between the
mounting location and the
Actuator it provides optimal
cooling capabilities and also
acts as a heat barrier.
SPOT Light Purge 808015 Attach to the Actuator via the
two M8 x 16 Hex Screws (and
washers).
Refer to the SPOT Light Purge
Installation Guide (supplied)
forinstructionsonttingthe
SPOT pyrometer into the
purge.
Actuator Remote Control 812025 Used to control the Actuator
remotely.
Connect to the Actuator via
the Handset Cable provided:
2 m Cable Part Nº 812034
5 m Cable Part Nº 812035
10 m Cable Part Nº 812036
Handset Cable 812034 (2 m)
812035 (5 m)
812036 (10 m)
M12 Ethernet M-M X Coded
Cable
Used to connect the handset
to the Actuator.

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Item Land Part Nº Notes
Actuator Ethernet Cable 812033 M12 Ethernet M-F D Coded
Cable 0.5 m
Used to connect the Actuator
to the digital input/output of
the pyrometer.
Actuator Analogue Cable 812037 0.5 m M-F Analogue Cable
Used to connect the Actuator
to the analogue input/output
of the pyrometer.

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3.1 Power Requirements
CAUTION
Whenrstconnectedtothepowersupply,theActuatorwillmoveto
checkthefullrangeofmovement.
The Actuator can be powered by 18 to 36 V DC or Power over Ethernet
(POE+). In each case, a single cable can be used to power and control the
actuator.
For DC power, the analogue cable is required, and the Ethernet cable is
required for power over Ethernet.
If both cables are available, the Actuator can be powered one way and
controlled the other. Both sources of power can be connected at once.
The Actuator and SPOT require a power supply rated to at last 30W.
3.2 EMC Requirements
The Actuator must not be installed in a residential location.
Ideally, the Actuator body should be grounded via its mountings.
If using the 100 m cable, the screen must be grounded at each end and, if
necessary, equipotential bonding must be used to avoid screen currents.
3.3 Water Supply Requirements
3.3.1 Water quality
• Carbonate hardness: Maximum 0.712 mmol/l (2 ºdH)
• Without carbonate hardness: Maximum 1.785 mmol/l (5 ºdH)
• Suspended solids: Maximum 10 mg/l
• Free CO2: Maximum 0 mg/l
• Chlorine ions (Cl2): Maximum 100 mg/l
• Sulphate ions (SO4): Maximum 150 mg/l
• Oil Maximum 0 mg/l
• pH-value 6.0 to 8.0
 • Conductivity:    Maximum600μS/cm
INSTALLATION
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Thequalityofthecoolingwaterhasaneectonthelifeoftheprobe.
Thequalityofthecoolingwatershouldalmostbethatofdrinkingwater.
In the case of contaminated cooling water with insolubles, a water chiller or
heat exchange system is strongly recommended.
Thisisalsorecommendedforthesakeofenvironmentalprotectionandcost
savings.
3.3.2 Water Temperature
Thegraphbelowshowsdierentconditionsofwatertemperatureandow
rate.Thecasetemperaturemustbekeptbelow60°C/140°F(belowthered
zone).
The the Cooling Plate (Part Nº 813374) enables the actuator to be used in air
temperatures of up to:
• 100 °C / 212 °F if 20 °C / 68°F water is used
• 80 °C / 176 °F if 40 °C / 104 °F water is used
AFlowrateof1l/min/0.2gal/minissucient,littleadvantageisgained
from5l/min/1.0gal/minow,asshowninthegraph.

3.4 Installation Drawings

CAUTION
When choosing an installation location for the Actuator, ensure that it can move freely through its full range of angular movement, as shown in this diagram. The Actuator can be used in any orientation. Inareasopentopersonnel,safetybarriers/cagesmustbettedaroundtheActuator.

CAUTION
When choosing an installation location for the Actuator, ensure that it can move freely through its full range of angular movement, as shown in this diagram. The Actuator can be used in any orientation. Inareasopentopersonnel,safetybarriers/cagesmustbettedaroundtheActuator.

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4.1 Configuring your SPOT Thermometer to work with the Actuator
Toworkwiththeactuator,theSPOTThermometermustberunningFirmware
version 1020 or later.
Armwarepackageisavailablefromwww.ametek-land.com.
The ‘Scan’ option on the I/O menu of the SPOT thermometer must be set
in order for the actuator to be able to switch on the SPOT LED during a
scan. The 4 mA and 20 mA temperature limits of the SPOT must be matched
to those of the actuator to enable correct temperature measurement and
alignment.
If the actuator is being used with an application thermometer such as the
SPOT AL EQS, it is advisable to set a minimum expected emissivity on the
Settings/ApppageoftheSPOTWebserver.Thiswillpreventspikesbeing
seenatthestartandendofapeakwhenthetargetspotonlypartially
illuminates the hot object.
If the actuator is being used with a type of SPOT Thermometer other than
AL EQS, the type of SPOT Thermometer must be selected in the actuator
settings. See Section 4.5.2. An incorrect thermometer type can lead to an
osetinidentiedhotspotposition.
Refer to the User Guide supplied with your SPOT Thermometer for further
instructions on how to access and adjust settings in the SPOT Thermometer
software menu.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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4.2 Controlling the Actuator
Theactuatorcanbecontrolledinseveraldierentways:
Analogue Only (1 cable)
The PLC triggers the scan with a 24V digital signal and reads the 4 to 20 mA
temperature signal from the SPOT.
Analogue and Remote
As above, also local control.
DC Power
PLC
Analogue
Cable
Optional local control to switch
on the LED, trigger a scan and
move the Actuator
Actuator