Linescanners & Systems

HotSpotIR Conveyor Belts

AMETEK Land Fixed Thermal Imagers and Line Scanners - HotSpotIR for Conveyor Belts

An extremely compact, fast-response infrared scanning system designed to detect emerging hot spots on conveyor belt materials.

Overview +

Designed for industrial environments, the fixed-focus HotSpotIR high-speed scanning system detects small hot inclusions on a moving conveyor before they can cause a fire. Reliable alarm processing is achieved without software or computer requirements.

HotSpotIR rapidly identifies small, hot particles on a moving conveyor, preventing damage and costly shutdowns. Its high resolution and fast scan speed allow it to detect hot particles as small as 25 mm (1 inch) across.

Connecting to a dedicated processor, the scanner can measure up to an entire belt surface. If any part of the surface is above a user-set limit, it activates an alarm which can be set to trigger fire suppression systems.

HotSpotIR is suitable for ensuring the safe transport and storage of materials in the hydrocarbon processing, industrial processing, power generation, steel and cement industries, with an optional version available for use in hazardous environments.

ACCURATE HOTSPOT DETECTION
With high-resolution monitoring across 1000 temperature spots, user-adjustable scanning speed up to 100 Hz, and a repeatability of ±0.5 °C (0.9 °F), HotSpotIR protects the entire conveyor belt against hot spots as small as 25 mm (1 inch) across.

IMPROVED SAFETY
Continuous, accurate and fast monitoring means hot spots are detected and an alarm triggered in a hundredth of a second, allowing the plant operator to respond quickly to a potentially-dangerous condition. That means safer employees, reduced damage and downtime risks, and lower insurance costs.

HIGHLY COMPACT DESIGN
HotSpotIR is small enough to be positioned under a belt just after material transfer, allowing it to monitor the entire belt surface. It can also be placed above the conveyor to find hot spots in the material before loading.

HotSpotIR is AMETEK Land’s compact, accurate scanner for conveyor belt systems.

Hazardous Area Certificiation
The optional AMETEK Land Ex HotspotIR Zone 20/22 is compliant with European Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX). Please refer to the specifications tables for more information.
Videos +
- Advances in Non-contact Temperature Measurement for Iron and Liquid Steel Production
  
  We introduce advances in accurate non-contact measurements across a range of temperatures and under a variety of different application conditions ensures successful steel production and provides benefits in process and control. It considers key stages in the iron making process and molten steel slag detection from furnace to ladle to improve efficiencies and lower costs.
- Fundamentals of Non-contact Temperature Measurement
  
  This webinar introduces the fundamentals of non-contact temperature measurement. What industrial processes benefit from these kinds of measurement and why this technology can be advantageous? Many examples are discussed and comparisons with other temperature measurement methods are shown.
- Non-Contact Temperature Measurement Advances in Cement Manufacturing
  
  We introduce how advances in accurate non-contact temperature measurements in cement manufacturing ensure consistent quality, oversee the condition and efficiency of the kiln and detect emerging hot spots in materials.

Specifications +

Measurement Range	HotSpotIR-25 - 20 to 250 °C / 68 to 482 °F
	HotspotIR-40 - 50 to 400 °C / 122 to 752 °F
	HotSpotIR-60 - 100 to 600 °C / 212 to 1112 °F
Speed of Response	HotSpotIR-25 - ≤10 µs
Speed of Response	HotspotIR-40 & HotSpotIR-60 - ≤5 µs
Scan Speed	10 to 100 Hz - user adjustable
Scan Angle	80 °
Repeatability	± 0.5 °C / 0.9 °F
Emissivity	0.20 to 1.00
Focus & Field of View	1200 mm Fixed Focus Target Distance: >1200 / 47.2 ”, FOV 100:1 at other distances
Target Distance	>1200 / 47.2 ”, FOV 100:1 at other distances
Ambient Temperature	5 to 60 °C / 41 to 140 °F (specified) 5 to 70 °C / 41 to 158 °F (operating)
Spectral response	3 - 5 µm nominal
Dimensions	206 x 209 x 100 mm / 8.1 x 8.2 x 3.9 in
Alignment	Class 2, max. output 1.0 mW at 635 nm, IEC60825-1:2001
Environmental Sealing	IP65
EMC	EN 61320:1999 Class A (immunity and emission); IEC 1010 (safety)
Approvals	Hazloc versions available; Optional ATEX Zone 20 or ATEX Zone 22

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Documentation +
- Application Notes (4) +
  Coal-Fired Power Plants - Application Note (EN)
  
  Waste Incineration - Application Note (EN)
  
  Critical Measurement in Cement Manufacture - Application Note (EN)
  
  Combustible Material Monitoring - Application Note (EN)
- Brochures (1) +
  HotSpotIR Conveyors Brochure EN
- Editorial Articles (4) +
  World Biomass - Detecting Spontaneous Heating in Biomass Pellets
  
  World Coal - Feeling The Heat
  
  World Coal - Beat The Heat
  
  Bioenergy Insight - It's Getting Hot in Here
- Industry Magazines (1) +
  The Biomass Magazine (EN)
- User & Installation Guides (1) +
  HotSpotIR User Guide Publication No. 812155 (EN)

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