*Measurements within specification over 5-95% of range.

For further technical specification information please refer to the specific product brochure within the Documentation section.

SPOT Actuator

The SPOT Actuator is a motorised unit which is designed for use at the billet reheat furnace exit, die entrance and exit and quench exit on aluminium extrusion presses and 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 designed for mounting the SPOT AL EQS pyrometer onto the billet reheat furnace exit and/or extrusion press entrance face, where the actuator scans the SPOT AL EQS pyrometer along the length of the billet generating a temperature profile.

At the next stage of processing, it can be mounted on the press exit or suitable part of the press superstructure in close proximity, looking downwards onto the profile, to target the extruded profile as it appears from the die. This temperature measurement is typically fed back to the press control system to enable dynamic press speed control. The SPOT Actuator allows for rapid and precise alignment, following die changes, so it can be repositioned on multi-cavity strands or where it maximises the signal strength on narrow sections.

It may also be used for alignment at the exit of a quench box or nearby structure to allow for alignment with wandering sections exiting the quench. The small and well-defined measurement spot of the pyrometer, combined with its fast 15 ms response speed, facilitates such dynamic tracking.

The innovative features of the SPOT Actuator include a hotspot ‘autoscan’ which when triggered causes the device to scan the entire range of movement and then align the SPOT AL EQS with the hottest part of the extrusion. This can be activated either locally by the operator or from an external command; an ‘autoscan’ can be triggered automatically from the PLC upon a die change. This functionality significantly reduces the challenge of ensuring the alignment of the pyrometer allowing the operator to focus on more critical tasks.

Cooling Plate Accessory

If ambient temperatures exceed 50 °C / 122 °F, prevent overheating with the water-cooled Cooling Plate. Positioned between the mounting location and the Actuator it acts as a conductive heat barrier to provide optimal cooling capabilities.

The SPOT Actuator provides remotely controlled target alignment of a SPOT pyrometer for industrial processing applications.

SPOT Actuator - Enhanced Targeted Alignment for SPOT Aluminium Pyrometer

Introducing 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.

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SPOTPro

SPOTPro, an advanced software utility, provides a single control point to configure, store and view data for up to 40 SPOT infrared pyrometers.

Giving a complete overview of all the SPOT thermometers connected to your network, SPOTPro allows you to independently configure data logging for each thermometer, by setting automatic triggers for data storage.

SPOTPro allows users to compare live and historical data to trend and diagnose process issues. Data can be logged to an SQLite database for easy configuration or an MS SQL Server database for enterprise-level data requirements. All data can be exported to CSV or XML for integration into other processes or further processing in applications such as MS Excel.

SPOTPro supports a flexible window layout with multiple monitor support – see all the data that is most important to you prominently on screen at once.

Suitable for plants using two or more SPOT products, SPOTPro software is used to manage multiple thermometers in industries including Power Generation, Aluminium, Steel and Industrial Processing. A free 30-day trial is available for download now.

Key Features

• Control Multiple SPOT Thermometers: Giving a complete overview of all the SPOT pyrometers connected to your network, SPOTPro allows you to independently configure data logging for each thermometer, by setting automatic triggers for data storage. This allows customised criteria to be set for data measurements during important events.
• Flexible User Interface: SPOTPro supports a flexible window layout with multiple monitor support - see all the data that is most important to you prominently on screen at once.
• Richer Data Analysis: SPOTPro allows users to compare live and historical data to trend and diagnose process issues. Switching between live and historical data enables a comprehensive review and analysis of your measurements. Data can be logged to a SQLite database for easy configuration or an MS SQL Server database for enterprise-level data requirements. All data can be exported to CSV or XML for integration into other processes or further processing in applications such as MS Excel.
• Multiple I/O Options: Connect and configure multiple I/O modules. Define Data Pairs on I/O modules and Modbus interface, based on trigger and in/out events.
• Simple to Install & Run: Installation requires a single PC (exact requirements are dependent on the number of thermometers) running Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.

Please note: SPOTviewer has been discontinuted. This software will cease to receive maintenance, and no further releases or updates will be issued it. 

SPOT AL: An Advanced Non-contact Infrared Pyrometer

The SPOT AL is an advanced non-contact infrared pyrometer providing a single sensor solutions for aluminium production and processing industries.

Advances In Non-Contact Aluminium Temperature Measurement

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Presented by Richard Gagg, Global Industry Manager – Metals.

SPOT Actuator - Enhanced Targeted Alignment for SPOT Aluminium Pyrometer

Introducing 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.

Land Applications & Industries

Cement

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Iron and Steel Making

Designed to operate in the harsh environments found in steel production, these instruments are designed to the highest performance standards, optimised for making temperature measurements at every important stage of the process including; Soaking Pit (Load Temperature), Coke Oven Flue, profile, burden & conveyor, Hot blast stove, main & furnace burden, liquid iron stream, torpedo car,  ladle pre heat, ladle and tapping learn more >>

Aluminium Extrusion

LAND offers a complete new integrated range of thermometer systems dedicated solely to aluminum temperature measurement. These instruments contain unique-to-Land design features which provide inherent measurement stability and reliability. In the aluminum extrusion industry, product quality and operating profitability rely on efficient press operation. Press efficiency is increased greatly with accurate, reliable temperature measurement at critical points in the process including; preheated die, billet profile , die exit & quench exit temperatures read more >>

Aluminium Rolling

The Land Aluminium Strip Thermometer system is specifically designed to provide the aluminium hot rolling industry with a solution to one of its most difficult problems - accurate and reproducible temperature measurement of bright, semi-finished hot alloy strips learn more >>

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Land has supported the global industrial community for more than 70 years, supplying innovative, reliable products and solutions. They have a worldwide reputation as innovators and manufacturers of high-quality, precision thermometers and thermal imagers.

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