SPOT Viewer User Guide - Land Instruments International

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SPOT Viewer User Guide - Land Instruments International
SPOT VIEWER
USER GUIDE
PUBLICATION NO 808275
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
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SPOT VIEWER SOFTWARE
QUALITY CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS
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 the 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 specified by Land Instruments International 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 Land Instruments International.
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 Land Instruments International.
Storage
The instrument should be stored in its packaging, in a dry sheltered area.
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 Specification for weights. All lifting should be done as stated in local regulations.
Contact Us
UK - Dronfield
USA - Pittsburgh
Tel: +44 (0) 1246 417691
Tel: +1 412 826 4444
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Land Instruments International
Web: www.landinst.com
AMETEK Land, Inc.
[email protected]
Web: www.ametek-land.com
For further details on all LAND/Ametek offices, distributors and representatives, please visit
our websites.
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. They will be
able to advise you on the correct returns procedure.
Any item returned to Land Instruments International 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.
Approvals apply in the USA
This instrument complies with current European directives relating to Electromagnetic
Compatibility 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, and ATEX Directive 94/9/EC.
The Quality Management System of Ametek Motors (Shanghai) Co. Limited is approved to
ISO9001:2008 for the Design and Manufacturing of Motors and the Manufacturing of Gas
Analysers.
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 or pneumatic parts of this system. Such changes may also invalidate the
standard terms of warranty.
Copyright
This manual is provided as an aid to owners of Land Instruments International’s products and contains
information proprietary to Land Instruments International. This manual may not, in whole or part, be
copied, or reproduced without the expressed written consent of Land Instruments International Ltd.
Copyright © 2014 Land Instruments International.
MARCOM0311
Languages
Local language versions of this User Guide are available in PDF format on the Spot
Viewer Software CD.
Lokale Sprachfassungen dieses Handbuch im PDF-Format auf der Spot-Viewer
Software CD.
Les versions localisées de ce guide d’utilisation sont disponibles en format PDF sur
le Spot Viewer Software CD.
Versioni in lingua locale di questo manuale sono disponibili in formato PDF sul
Spot Viewer Software CD.
Versiones en diferentes idiomas de esta guía del usuario están disponibles en
formato PDF en el Spot Viewer Software CD.
Versões deste Guia do Usuário do idioma local estão disponíveis em formato PDF
no Spot Viewer Software CD.
Местные языковые версии данного руководства доступны в формате PDF на
Пятно просмотра CD с программным обеспечением.
SPOT Viewer Software
Fixed Spot Thermometers
Contents
1Introduction
2
3
4
1.1 Minimum Installation Requirements
1.2 Supported Operating Systems
1.3Installation
1-1
1-1
1-1
Getting Started
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2.1 Setting the IP Address of the Thermometer on the Network
2.2 Connecting to your SPOT Thermometers
2-1
2-3
About the Software
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3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3-3
3-3
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3-7
3-9
About the Viewer Interface
User Management
Using the Instrument View controls
About the Trend View
About the Table View
Thermometer Settings Menu
4-1
4.1Info
4.2Settings
4.3I/O
4.4Network
4.5Focus
4-2
4-3
4-5
4-5
4-6
4.6Alarms
4.7 Time Functions
4.8Advanced
4.9Analysis
4.10 Calibration
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6
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4-7
4-9
4-10
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Data Configuration Options
5-3
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5-3
5-4
5-5
5-5
5-6
Data Logging Configuration
Storage Settings
Importing and Exporting Data
Trigger Settings
Using the Trigger Wizard
Additional Menu Options
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6.1 View Menu
6.2Language
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INTRODUCTION
SPOT Viewer Software
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1 Introduction
The LAND Spot Viewer is a PC-based utility that allows you to connect,
configure, and view data from a Spot thermometer.
The viewer software can be installed on a Windows-based PC.
1.1 Minimum Installation Requirements
To use the Spot Viewer Software, the following minimum platform
specification is required:
•
Processor : Dual Core Pentium or Equivalent
•
Memory : 2GB
•
Hard Drive : 250MB
•
Optical Drive : DVD/CD
•
Graphics Card : 256MB or Greater
•
Network : 10/100 Ethernet Card
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Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
•
Operating System: Windows XP SP3 32-bit, .NET Framework 4.0
1.2 Supported Operating Systems
•
•
•
•
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows
XP SP2 32 & 64 bit
Vista 32 & 64 bit
7 32 & 64 bit
8 32 & 64 bit
1.3Installation
The
1)
2) Spot Viewer Software is supplied on a CD.
Insert the CD into your computer’s CD drive.
The installation program should run automatically.
If the installation program does not run (e.g. if Autorun is disabled on
the PC), open Windows Explorer (or My Computer) and open the folder
for your CD drive.
3) Run the program autostart.exe.
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2 Getting Started
NOTE
Before connecting your SPOT Thermometer to the PC running the SPOT
Server software, you need to specify a unique ‘IP Address’ for the
thermometer.
The software installation process creates an icon (as shown) for the
Spot Viewer Software on your Windows desktop.
To run the software, simply double-click on this icon. Alternatively, the
software can be run by accessing the appropriate option from the Windows
Start menu, as follows:
•
Select the Programs option on the Windows Start menu.
•Select Land Instruments > Spot Viewer
2.1 Setting the IP Address of the Thermometer on the Network
You can set the IP address of the SPOT Thermometer via its internal menu
system, which can be accessed and viewed via the controls on the rear
panel of the thermometer (For detailed information, refer to the User Guide
supplied with your Thermometer).
If your SPOT thermometer does not have a back panel with a display and
keypad, the menu system can also be accessed via the Web Server software
built into the thermometer. Connect the thermometer to a PC and open a
web browser at the default web address http://10.1.10.50.
1) To access the SPOT thermometer software, press the Enter key on the
rear panel. The Enter key is replicated in the SPOT Web Server software
- see Item 1 in Fig. 2-1, (overleaf).
2) Use the Up/Down keys (2) to scroll to the Network menu. Press the
Enter key to access the menu.
3) Scroll to the -.-.-.IP4 option and press Enter.
By default, all SPOT Thermometers are supplied with the IP address set
to 10.1.10.50.
4) Use the Up/Down keys to set the IP4 address to a number other than
50 (Note that each SPOT thermometer on your network must have a
unique IP4 address).
5) Press the Enter key to confirm the IP address setting, then select Back
and Exit to leave the menu system.
6) Repeat the above process, providing a unique IP address for each SPOT
thermometer to be connected to your network.
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Thermometer menu
2
1
Web Server menu
Fig 2-1 Thermometer menu and Web Server Software
Computer with
SPOT Server Software
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
SPOT Thermometer
Fig 2-2 SPOT Viewer System overview
Fig 2-3 SPOT Viewer Devices window
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2.2 Connecting to your SPOT Thermometers
When you have specified the IP address for your thermometer, you can
connect up your system as shown in Fig 2-2.
For detailed installation information, refer to the User Guides supplied with
your SPOT Thermometers and the Installation Guides supplied with any SPOT
Mounting Accessories included in your measurement system.
1) Start the SPOT Server Software.
2)Select Devices from the main menu.
When the Devices window shown in Fig. 2-3 is first opened, the
software will automatically browse the network for available devices.
The Browse Network list will show the MAC address and IP Address of
the device detected on the network. In SPOT Viewer software, only one
device can be connected.
3)The Device list allows you to configure the following:
•
The device IP Address. Note: this is the IP Address used by the
software to connect to a device on the network.
•
Set the Device operation mode as either Live or Simulation.
4) After configuring your device, enable it by ticking the appropriate checkbox.
The current status of the device connection will be shown as follows:
Green = Connected , Red = Disconnected and Grey = Disabled.
5) It is possible to save the current configuration either in the device list,
or by clicking the Save button.
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ABOUT THE
SOFTWARE
SPOT Viewer Software
Menu
Trend view
Fixed Spot Thermometers
Instrument view
Table view
Status bar
Fig. 3-1 Typical LAND Viewer Interface
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3 About the Software
3.1 About the Viewer Interface
A typical Viewer interface is shown in Fig. 3-1.
The main components of the viewer interface are:
•
Instrument view - this is graphical
representation of the control panel of
the LAND spot thermometer. It displays
temperature values and allows access to the
thermometer menu system. It also allows
you to take a snapshot image of the target
being viewed by the thermometer. If your
thermometer is fitted with two detectors e.g.
a Ratio model, you can configure an display
to show the temperature measured by each
detector (See Section 3.3).
•
Table view - a tabulated view of temperature
readings in date/time order.
•
Trend view - a graphical trace of temperature readings, also in date/
time order.
•
Menu - provides access to additional options i.e. Datalogger and User
Management (See Section 3.2).
•
Status bar - gives an overview of the system connections and displays
error messages in the event of a fault.
3.2 User Management
There are five levels of user in the Spot Viewer application; Guest,
Operator, Supervisor, PlantEngineer, and Administrator.
Note: There is no password for Guest users. The default password for each
of the other user levels corresponds to that user level name, and is casesensitive: i.e. the default password for an Operator user is Operator, the
default password for a PlantEngineer is PlantEngineer etc.
Guest level users will not have access to the Data Logging and Settings
screens.
In addition, all users above Guest level will have access to the User Access
Management screens. These screens allow you to:
•
Add New Users
•
Manage Existing Users
•
Login as a Different User
•
Auto Login User
To access the User Management screens, select the Users option from the
main menu.
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Fig. 3-2 Add New User screen
Fig. 3-3 User Access Management screen
Fig. 3-4 User Login screen
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Continued overleaf...
3.2.1 Adding a New User
1)
2)
3)
4)
In the User Access Management screen, select the Add New User
option.
The Add New User options are displayed (See Fig. 3-2).
Use the options on this screen to specify a User Name, Password and
User level for the new user.
If required, use the Upload Photo option to select an image file for the
user.
Click on the Add button to save the new user details.
3.2.2 Managing Existing Users
1)
2)
3)
4)
In the User Access Management screen, select the required user,
then select the Managing Existing Users option.
The Managing Existing Users options are displayed (See Fig. 3-3).
Use the options on this screen to change the User Name, New
Password and User level for the new user, as required.
If required, use the Edit Photo option to select an image file for the
user.
Click on the Update button to save the new user details.
3.2.3 Login as a Different User
1)
2)
In the User Access Management screen, select the Login as a
Different User option.
The User Login screen is displayed (See Fig. 3-4).
Select the required user name, enter the correct password and press
the Login button.
You will now be logged in as the selected user.
3.2.4 Auto Login User
If you are logged in as an Administrator, you will have access to the Auto
Login User control. This allows you to specify the default logged in user
level when Spot Viewer is started. If you do not specify an Auto Login User,
the default user level will be Guest.
1) Select the Auto Login User option.
The User Access Management screen is displayed.
2) Select the user type that you want to be logged in by default e.g.
Operator.
3) Select the Apply Auto Login option.
If you need to remove the Auto Login setting from a user level, you can
use the Cancel Auto Login option.
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Thermometer Name and IP Address
Target temperature
alarm status
Target Temperature
display
Image capture
button
Menu access button
Instrument temperature
alarm status
Instrument temperature
display
Fig. 3-5 Typical Instrument View
Fig. 3-6 Typical Trend View
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3.3 Using the Instrument View controls
The Instrument View is shown in Fig. 3-5.
If either the Target Temperature or Instrument Temperature go into an alarm
state (e.g. High Target temperature, Low Instrument temperature etc), then
the frame around the temperature value is shown in red. The state of the
alarm is indicated by an arrow: a downward pointing arrow indicates a low
target or instrument temperature; An upward pointing arrow indicates a high
target or instrument temperature alarm.
The Image Capture button, when pressed, will capture and display a JPG
image from the thermometer viewfinder.
The Menu access button opens the Settings menu, which allows you to view
and update the system settings (See Section 4).
If your thermometer is fitted with two detectors e.g. a Ratio model, you can
configure an display to show the temperature measured by each detector.
1) To display the reading for Detector 1, move
the mouse pointer over the top portion of the
instrument view display i.e. above the LAND logo.
A red shaded area is displayed.
2) Click on the red section to display the Detector
1 temperature.
3) Similarly, to display the reading for Detector 2,
move the mouse pointer over the lower portion
of the instrument view i.e. below the AMETEK
logo, and click the red section.
The temperature for D2 is displayed.
To turn off the additional displays, click on the
red highlighted sections again.
3.4 About the Trend View
A typical Trend View is shown in Fig. 3-6. The Trend
View provides a view of live and historical temperature trend data for the
instrument. A cursor provides detailed information about each data point.
Trend Modes
•
•
Live Mode – Displays a live trend of temperature data from the
instrument. The horizontal axis time period is defined by the interval
setting located in the trend settings window. The vertical axis
automatically ranges to fit the current values.
Historical Mode – This mode allows the user to view stored data. The
range of the stored data displayed can be selected using date and time
selection.
Trend Analysis
For each temperature trend in the view, statistical analysis is performed to
calculate the minimum, mean, maximum value, and rate of change.
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Fig. 3-7 Typical Table View in Live Mode
Fig. 3-8 Typical Table View in Historical Mode
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3.5 About the Table View
The Table views shown in Figs. 3-7 and 3-8 provide a view of live and
historical temperature trend data for the instrument.
Modes
•
Live Mode (Fig. 3-7) – The table updates continually with the live
temperature data from the instrument.
•
Historical Mode (Fig. 3-8) – This
mode allows the user to select and
view logged data. When the table
view first enters historical mode all
data that is present in the log file is
displayed. The range of the stored
data displayed in the table can be selected by creating filters for the
data in each column of the table.
If a temperature value is not available for a given date and time, then this is
indicated in the table.
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THERMOMETER
SETTINGS MENU
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4Thermometer Settings Menu
The Settings menu allows you to view and update the SPOT thermometer
settings.
Note: if you are logged into the system as a Guest, you will not have access
to this menu.
The Settings menu is arranged across several tabbed screens. The tabs are:
•
Info
•
Settings
•
I/O
•
Network
•
Focus
•
Alarms
•
Time Functions
•
Advanced
•
Analysis
•
Calibration (Administrator level user only)
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4.1Info
The Info screen provides read-only system information.
Menu Item
Options
Notes
Connection
Status
N/A
Indicates the current connection status of the
instrument.
Device Name
Maximum 8
characters
Sets the user description for the instrument.
Temperature
Range Min
N/A
Display the current range minimum
temperature.
Temperature
Range Max
N/A
Display the current range maximum
temperature.
Mac Address
N/A
Displays the MAC address of the instruments
network port.
Firmware Version
N/A
The current version number of the main
firmware running on the instrument.
Display Version
N/A
The current version number of the display /
language firmware running on the instrument.
Calibration Date
N/A
Displays the date when the instrument was
last calibrated.
Calibration Label
N/A
Displays the instruments calibration label.
Fibre Optic Type
Yes/No
This check-box denotes whether or no the
instrument is a fibre optic thermometer.
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4.2Settings
Menu Item
Options
Notes
Emissivity 1
0.1 to 1.0
In order to obtain accurate temperature
measurements, the Emissivity value of the
target surface must be known.
This is the emissivity setting used for the
first (shortest wavelength) detector in the
thermometer.
Emissivity 2
0.1 to 1.0
The emissivity setting used for the second
detector in the thermometer.
Units
C or F
Selects temperature to be displayed in either
C (Celsius) or F (Fahrenheit).
Background
Temperature
0 to 5000
Allows you to specify the temperature of
the surroundings of the target object being
measured. This is especially useful if the
surroundings are at a higher temperature
than the target object e.g. when measuring a
steel slab in a reheat furnace.
The Background temperature value you set
will be used by the thermometer to reduce
errors in the temperature measurement
caused by the hot surroundings.
Temperature
Range Min
N/A
Display the current range minimum
temperature.
Temperature
Range Max
N/A
Display the current range maximum
temperature.
Mode
Mono 1
In thermometers with more than one
detector fitted, this option selects the
shortest wavelength detector for temperature
measurement.
Mono 2
In thermometers with more than one
detector fitted, this option selects the
longest wavelength detector for temperature
measurement.
Ratio
In thermometers with more than one detector
fitted, the Ratio option selects both detectors
to be used for temperature measurement.
The thermometer will operate as a ratio
thermometer, which allows measurement on
partially obscured targets, or targets which
do not fill the thermometer field of view
completely.
Multi
Ratio where both detectors active and also
switching to detector 1 above ratio range and
detector 2 below ratio range.
Duo
Extended mode – using detector 2 at low
temperatures, an average of both detector
for medium temperatures and detector 1 at
higher temperatures.
App
Application specific instrument – for
emissivity independent measurement of one
or more specific materials.
If the instrument mode is Ratio or Multi the non-greyness is displayed.
This is calculated as E(1)/E(2).
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4.2.1 Material Emissivity Selection
You can select an emissivity based upon a material selection.
The materials list can be filtered based upon a category (e.g. metal) and a
material (e.g. steel).
You are also able to export the current materials list to file, and import a
materials list from a file.
You can add new materials to the list. These will be added to the category
‘Custom’.
Fig. 4-1 SPOT Material Emissivity Selection screen
4.2.2 Automatic Emissivity Configuration
You can configure an emissivity based upon a known target temperature.
Fig. 4-2 SPOT Auto Emissivity Screen
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4.3I/O
Menu Item
Options
Notes
Analog Output Mode
0-20mA or 4-20mA This option allows you to specify whether the
analog output is 4-20mA or 0-20mA.
Analog Output Low
Temp
0 to 5000
(Units C or F)
This option sets the lower temperature
limit of the analog current output (i.e. the
temperature that corresponds to an output of
either 0mA or 4mA). Note: this value must
be set to a temperature within the range
of the SPOT thermometer e.g. the lowest
temperature that can be measured by a SPOT
M100 Thermometer is 500 °C or 932 °F.
Analog Output
High Temp
0 to 5000
(Units C or F)
This option sets the upper temperature
limit of the analog current output (i.e. the
temperature that corresponds to an output
of 20mA). Note: this value must be set to a
temperature within the range of the SPOT
thermometer e.g. the highest temperature
that can be measured by a SPOT M100
Thermometer is 1800 °C or 3272 °F.
Contact State
Normally Open
or Normally Closed
Allows you to specify whether the Command
input and output are Normally Open (NO) or
Normally Closed (NC).
Command In
Sample and Hold
or
Reset Peak Picker
Specifies the Command In I/O function.
Command Out
Enable/Disable
4.4Network
Menu Item
Options
Notes
MAC Address
N/A
Displays the MAC address of the instruments
network port.
Current IP Address
N/A
Displays the current IP address of the
instrument.
IP Address
Valid IP address
Sets the current network IP address of the
thermometer.
DHCP
DHCP or Static IP
Enables IP addresses to be assigned
automatically by the network on which the
thermometer is installed. DHCP allows a
computer to join an IP-based network without
having a pre-configured IP address. DHCP is
a protocol that assigns unique IP addresses
to devices, then releases and renews these
addresses as devices leave and re-join the
network.
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4.5Focus
Menu Item
Options
Notes
LED Control
On/Off
Controls the status of the alignment LED.
Note: The LED has a 30 second timeout, if
activated.
LED Flash Rate
1 to 30 Hz
Sets the flash rate for the alignment LED.
Current Focus Value
N/A
Displays the current focus distance.
Focus Value
300 to 10000 mm
Sets the instruments focus distance.
Spot Size
N/A
Displays the current target spot size based on
the Focus Value.
4.5.1 Spot Size Calculator
The SPOT thermometer Settings window provides a spot size calculator which
uses the focus settings for the thermometer.
This calculator displays the spot size based upon the focus distance and the
field of view of the current instrument type.
Fig. 4-3 Typical Spot Size Calculator Display
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4.6Alarms
Menu Item
Options
Notes
High Target
Threshold
Threshold value
within temperature
range of the
instrument.
Enables and sets the high alarm value for the
target being viewed by the thermometer.
Low Target
Threshold
Threshold value
within temperature
range of the
instrument.
Enables and sets the low alarm value for the
target being viewed by the thermometer.
High Ambient
Threshold
Threshold value
within temperature
range of the
instrument.
Enables and sets the high alarm value for the
ambient temperature of the thermometer.
Low Ambient
Threshold
Threshold value
within temperature
range of the
instrument.
Enables and sets the low alarm value for the
ambient temperature of the thermometer.
Low Signal
Threshold
0 to 100%
Enables and sets the low alarm value for the
signal strength of the thermometer.
4.7 Time Functions
Menu Item
Options
Notes
Output Time
1 to 10000 ms
Sets the time function time period in
milliseconds.
Averager
1 to 255
Enables and sets the number of values that
define the averager period.
ModeMaster
Enable/Disable
Switches on/off the ModeMaster time
function. This can be used in applications
such as viewing a stream of hot metal.
In such applications, there is likely to be
occasional obscuration of the target by smoke
or other interference - this would lead to
lower (and extremely variable) temperature
readings. Conversely, sparks or cavitation
in the metal stream would lead to high (but
short-lived) readings.
The ModeMaster function minimises both
types of error by continuously ‘buffering’
batches of temperature readings over
a specific time period (approximately 2
seconds). The average temperature over this
time period is calculated and displayed.
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Peak Picker
Fixed Spot Thermometers
Switches on/off the Peak Picker (Refer to
Fig. 4-4 below). The Peak Picker function can
be used to monitor the highest temperature
measured by the thermometer. This feature
is useful especially for moving targets and/or
where the target is obscured partially e.g. a
steel slab on a rolling mill where parts of the
surface are covered with scale.
Enable/Disable
The following is only enabled if Peak Picker is enabled.
Mode
Peak or Valley
Peak - this mode measures and tracks the
highest temperature.
Valley - this mode measures and tracks the
lowest temperature.
Threshold
Threshold value
within temperature
range of the
instrument.
Temperature above which the Peak Picker is
active, used in conjunction with the ON and
OFF delay.
On Delay
0 to 10000 ms
Time period in ms between the temperature
rising above the threshold level and the Peak
Picker function switching on.
Decay Rate
0 to 1000 °/s
A user-adjustable value at which the stored
temperature output signal decays.
Off Delay
0 to 10000 ms
Time period in milliseconds between the
temperature falling below the threshold level
and the Peak Picker function switching off.
Off Mode
Hold or Reset
Sets the function to perform after the Off
delay period.
CMD in reset
Enable/Disable
Enables the user CMD input to reset the timed
function.
Limiter
Enable/Disable
Enables the Limiter function.
Limiter Mode
Hold/Reset
Sets the Limiter mode.
High Threshold
Threshold value
within temperature
range of the
instrument.
Enables and sets the high cut-off temperature
value for the limiter.
Low Threshold
Threshold value
within temperature
range of the
instrument.
Enables and sets the low cut-off temperature
value for the limiter.
Adjustable decay rate
'Hold'
mode
'ON' Delay
Threshold level
'OFF' Delay
Temp
'Reset'
mode
Time
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Fig. 4-4 Graphical representation of Peak Picker
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4.8Advanced
Menu Item
Options
Notes
Language
Supported
Languages
Allows the user to set the language of the
instrument.
Test Output
0 to 20 mA
Enables and sets the option to provide a fixed
test output current.
Reboot Device
Enable/Disable
Reboots the instrument.
Factory Reset
Enable/Disable
Resets the instrument configuration to factory
default values.
Demo LED
Enable/Disable
Enables the demo LED mode that activates
the alignment LED if any key is pressed on
the instrument.
Raw Data Output
Enable/Disable
Sets an option to output the raw bit values
from the instrument.
Process Window
Enable/Disable
The Process Window option allows you to
specify whether or not the thermometer
is viewing the target through a ‘sealed to
process’ window.
If there is a window between the
thermometer and the target, there will be
a decrease in the signal received by the
thermometer due to transmission losses in
the window.
By specifying that a process window is
present in your measurement application,
the instrument will compensate automatically
for the transmission losses and the correct
temperature will be displayed.
Process Window
Percentage
1 to 90 %
Sets the percentage of signal loss due to
transmission losses in the window.
Duo Mode Thresholds
Threshold value
within temperature
range of the
instrument.
Sets the changeover thresholds for
instruments with more than one detector.
Update Display
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4.9Analysis
Menu Item
Options
Notes
Analysis Period
Time in seconds
Sets the time period over which the analysis
is made.
Maximum
Temperature
Read only
The maximum temperature measured in the
analysis period.
Mean Temperature
Read only
The mean temperature measured in the
analysis period.
Minimum
Temperature
Read only
The minimum temperature measured in the
analysis period.
Temperature Rate Of
Change
Read only
The rate of change measured in the analysis
period.
Reset Analysis Period
Enable/Disable
Resets the analysis period and restarts the
calculations.
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4.10 Calibration
Note
The Calibration menu is only available to users with Administrator
permissions.
The Calibration utility within SPOT Server software allows you to check the
calibration of your SPOT infrared thermometer.
There are two modes of operation for the Calibration utility:
•
Field Calibration
•
Laboratory Calibration
The Field Calibration utility allows you to compare the temperature being
measured by the SPOT thermometer to a known single point temperature.
Ideally, the ‘known temperature’ would be provided by a traceable calibration
source, but it can also be provided by an accurate temperature measurement
of a point on your process e.g. from a thermocouple.
The Laboratory Calibration utility is intended for users who have access to
a temperature calibration facility, as it requires several traceable calibration
sources to be available at the same time. If you require more information on
setting up a calibration facility, contact AMETEK Land.
4.10.1 Field Calibration
1)
To do a Field Calibration, point the SPOT thermometer at a source of
known temperature (e.g. a calibration furnace, or a hot object which
can be measured by a thermocouple). Make a note of the known
temperature.
2) In the SPOT Server Software, open the Calibration menu and select
the Field Calibration option.
3) In the Alignment options, set the Focus Value to the distance from
the Thermometer lens to the target, then press the Set Value button.
4) If you need to turn on the thermometer LED to help alignment on the
target, tick the Demo LED check-box and press Set LED State. When
the thermometer is aligned correctly, untick the check-box and press
Set LED State to turn off the LED.
5) If you want a visual confirmation of the target being viewed by the
thermometer, press the Get Image button. An image of the target will
be displayed on the screen.
6) In the Calibration options, input the Reference Temperature i.e. the
‘known’ temperature noted in step 1, then click Next.
7)The Correction Factor (if any) calculated by the Calibration utility
will be displayed. If the factor is too large or too small then the Apply
Correction Factor button is not enabled.
8) If the Apply Correction Factor button is enabled, click on it to
calibrate the thermometer, then press Exit to close the screen.
The Field Calibration is now complete.
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4.10.2 Laboratory Calibration
In the SPOT Server Software, open the Calibration menu and select
the Laboratory Calibration option.
2) To do a Laboratory Calibration, you will require sufficient calibration
sources to cover the five temperature values quoted in the Laboratory
Calibration screen for your particular thermometer. Temperatures will
be quoted in °C or °F, depending on the model of thermometer.
For example, for a SPOT thermometer with a range of 400 to 1800°C,
you will need sources that can be set to within 5°C of 542, 687, 1001,
1529 and 477°C.
3) Select the first temperature value and point the SPOT thermometer at
the source set at this temperature.
4) In the Alignment options, set the Focus Value to the distance from
the Thermometer lens to the target, then press the Set Value button.
5) If you need to turn on the thermometer LED to help alignment on the
target, tick the Demo LED check-box and press Set LED State. When
the thermometer is aligned correctly, untick the check-box and press
Set LED State to turn off the LED.
6) If you want a visual confirmation of the target being viewed by the
thermometer, press the Get Image button. An image of the target will
be displayed on the screen.
7) In the Calibration options, input the Reference Temperature i.e. the
temperature of the source, then click Next.
8)The Correction Factor (if any) calculated by the Calibration utility
will be displayed. If the factor is too large or too small then the Apply
Correction Factor button is not enabled.
9) If the Apply Correction Factor button is enabled, click on it to
calibrate the thermometer (pressing the Back button restores the values
to their pre-calibration values).
10)Press Exit to close the screen.
11) Repeat steps 7 to 9 for the remaining reference temperature points,
applying correction factors where necessary.
12)Press Exit to close the Calibration screen.
The Laboratory Calibration is now complete.
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DATA CONFIGURATION
OPTIONS
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Fig. 5-1 Typical SPOT Viewer Data Configuration screen
Fig. 5-2 Typical Data Configuration structure
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5 Data Configuration Options
The Data Logging Configuration screen (Fig. 5-1) allows you to set up the
capture and storage of data from your temperature measurement system.
5.1 Data Logging Configuration
The window on the left of the Data Logging Configuration screen displays a
‘tree’ of the thermometers connected to your system. The root of the tree is
the Global, setting, which can be used to control all settings if required.
In addition to the Global setting, you can choose which of the following data
is to be stored, and how it is to be stored for each thermometer listed:
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Emissivity of Detector 1;
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Emissivity of Detector 2 - for ratio and multi-detector thermometers;
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Target Temperature;
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Instrument Temperature - internal ambient temperature;
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Temperature 1ms - select this option if you require temperature to be
logged at 1ms intervals.
Fig 5-2 shows a typical Data Configuration structure. For each data item
in the tree, you can configure the storage mode and storage interval (to
millisecond resolution).
Data can be stored in the following modes:
Icon
Description
Continuous - this mode causes the data item to be stored
continuously at the time interval specified.
Parent Setting - this mode sets the storage mode of this item to be
the same as the item at the next highest level in the hierarchy (i.e.
its ‘parent’).
e.g. in Fig. 5-2, The Spot1 Ambient Temp is set to use the same
storage settings as the Spot1 Thermometer.
Trigger 1 - you can specify an unlimited number of user-configured
storage triggers. Each of these storage triggers will be available in
the storage modes list. Selecting one of these triggers will set the
storage mode based on the trigger conditions and corresponding
interval. See Section 5.4 ‘Trigger Settings’.
Trigger 2 etc. - See Trigger 1 above
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5.2 Storage Settings
The Storage Settings window allows you to specify the storage type and the
file, disk and archive settings.
1) Select the required Storage Type (1) from either XML or Database.
The XML option saves the data to XML text files; the Database option
saves the data to an MS SQL database.
2) If you select XML storage, you can specify the following File Settings.
•
File Size (2) - This
1
specifies the size that the
XML file gets to before it
2
is stored. The default file
size is 100 MB;
3
•
File Duration (3) - This
specifies the time period
over which data is captured
before it is stored. The
default duration is 1 day.
Note: The data will be stored
when either the File Size or
File Duration condition is met,
whichever is first.
3) Specify a Location for the file
storage.
4) In the Disk Settings options, specify a Maximum Disk Usage value.
This is the maximum amount of disk space used for storage. The default
value is 90%.
5)The Action on Disk Full option allows you to specify what happens to
the data when the Maximum Disk Usage value is reached. The options
available are:
•
Overwrite - deletes the oldest file as each new file is created;
•
Archive - moves the oldest files to an Archive location defined in
the Archive Settings (see below). The current storage file will
remain in the storage location, but all other files will be moved to
the Archive.
6) In the Archive Settings options, select whether you want to Auto
Archive after a specified number of Days.
7) Specify the Location for the Archive. Note: the Archive location must
be in a different location to the Storage location specified in step 3.
8) If you want to archive your data immediately, you can press the
Archive Now button. This will archive your data to your specified
location.
9) If you have selected Database storage, you will need to connect to the
MS SQL database using the following default settings:
•
Path: <SQL Instance Name>/<DatabaseName>
•
User Name: Land (Default user name)
•
Password: Land (Default password)
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5.3 Importing and Exporting Data
The Import option opens a dialog that allows you to select either a CSV file
or an XML file to import into the stored data location. These files will then be
available for analysis in the Trend and Grid controls.
The Export option opens a dialog that allows you to export stored data to
a single CSV file (default) or an XML file. You will be able to define the date
and time for the start and end of the stored data to be exported.
When have specified the required Storage settings, click on Save.
5.4 Trigger Settings
The Trigger Settings window allows you to set up triggers for the storage of
data. The following details can be set for each trigger:
•
ID: The trigger ID defined by a
number and trigger icon colour
•
Name: Description of the Trigger
•
Source: The data tag used to
provide the trigger data
•
Mode:
•
High Threshold: The trigger
will be active if the trigger
source value is above the
threshold.
•
Low Threshold: The trigger
will be active if the trigger
source value is below the
threshold.
•
Inside Range: The trigger will be active if the trigger source value
is within the high and low threshold values.
•
Outside Range: The trigger will be active if the trigger source
value is outside the high and low threshold values.
•
Low Threshold Value
•
High Threshold Value
•
Duration: Defines the duration of storage following the trigger
condition becoming active.
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5.5 Using the Trigger Wizard
The Trigger Wizard provides a step-by-step guide for adding a new trigger.
The instructions below describe how to use the Trigger Wizard to create a
trigger for a thermometer called ‘Spot1’. The trigger will be activated when
the thermometer’s ambient temperature goes out of range.
1) To add a trigger, press the + New button.
The Trigger Wizard is displayed with Step 1 - Name highlighted.
2) Type in the Name for the trigger e.g. Spot1 Ambient Trigger. Select
a Colour from the drop-down list, then press Next to go to Step 2 Source.
3) Select the required data Source from the list of available sources e.g.
Spot 1 Ambient Temp. Press Next to go to Step 3 - Mode.
4) Select the required Mode from the drop-down list. In this example,
you should select Outside Range. Use the High Threshold and Low
Threshold settings to specify the limits of the thermometer ambient
temperature e.g. 60 °C (High) and 5 °C (Low). Press Next to go to Step
4 - Duration.
5) Use the controls on the Duration screen to specify the time for
which logging continues after trigger condition has finished i.e. the
temperature falls back below the High Threshold. The format is
hh:mm:ss:ms, so for 10 seconds you should enter 00:00:10:00. Press
next to go to Step 5 - Summary.
6)The Summary screen displays the details of the trigger that you are
about to create:
Name: Spot1 Ambient Trigger
Source: Spot1 Ambient Temperature
Mode:
Outside range
High:
60 °C
Low:
5 °C
Duration:00:00:10:00
7) If the details are correct, press Finish.
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6 Additional Menu Options
6.1 View Menu
Item
Load Layout
Configuration
Save Layout
Configuration
Reset Layout
Notes
Loads a previously saved user interface layout
configuration.
Allows you to save the current user interface layout
configuration. Provides an option to save the current
user interface layout as the default configuration to be
loaded automatically at startup.
Resets the user interface layout to its original
configuration.
6.2Language
The Language option is accessed via a button in the
top right corner of the screen. It allows you to select the
required language for the SPOT Server Software.
1) Click on the Language button.
A drop-down list of the languages available is
displayed.
2) Select the required language.
Note: you will need to restart the software after
selecting a new language. The software will restart
in the new language.
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