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HOT METAL DETECTOR HMD-3000 SERIES

NON-CONTACT, RELIABLE, PRECISE, LONG-RANGE PRODUCT DETECTION FOR ALL PRODUCTS FROM 200 C (392 F) EVEN IN THE PRESENCE OF STEAM, SCALE AND WATER.

0.57

2.85

ALL-OR-NOTHING SIGNAL INDICATIVE OF PRODUCT PRESENCE ANALOG OUTPUT INDICATIVE OF PRODUCT TEMPERATURE DIGITAL AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL (AGC) 24 VDC or 80V to 260VAC, 50 Hz / 60 Hz. APPLICATIONS:
MADE IN THE USA

HMD-3000 is the best designed and the most precise detection system for all hot metal applications including: Tracking. Caster Torches. Width Control. Positioning. Cut-to-Length. Mill Water Control Cooling Beds. Annealing.

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DESCRIPTION:
The Hot Metal Detector (HMD) uses infrared sensitive PbS photocell to detect radiation from hot objects starting as low as 200C. The incoming radiation is chopped with blades of miniature fan and converted to electrical signal. The electrical signal is amplified in the two-stage programmable gain amplifier as shown in Figure 1. The HMD-3000-S is the Standard version and the HMD-3000-D is the Digital version . The first amplifier (Receiver) has built in temperature compensation to correct temperature related variations of the photocell responsiveness. The Receiver has two gain controls: x2 and x5, which provide four gain selections: 1, 2, 5, 10. Gain adjustment range is sufficient for most applications. The adjustable aperture at the front of the hood can reduce any additional radiation level. (Double Diaphragm option). The amplified signal is fed to the Discriminator Circuit, which compares it with the preset threshold voltage and activates the relay and opto-coupled MOSFET when signal exceeds the threshold. The amplifier output is also fed to the Amplitude Detector, which produces DC voltage proportional to the amplitude of the chopped signal. This voltage drives the 4-20mA converter, which produces the HMD current loop signal. The 4-20mA signal is proportional to radiation from the hot object and can be used to monitor process temperature. The Digital version, HMD-3000-D has digital output of threshold, gain and the temperature inside the sensor in C Automatic Gain Control (AGC) allows the sensor to choose the best gain setting so that the energy of the signal is always between 30000mV and 8000mV. This means that it is never saturated (over 9969mV) and never less than 3-times the threshold. This feature is particularly good for intermittent steam conditions, different size targets, or different temperatures, or a combination of conditions.

CHOICE OF PHOTOCELL: The HMD 3000 is designed to use a lead sulfide (PbS) photocell. Lead sulfide has superior hot metal detection capabilities. The output level is sufficient to provide reliable detection even with product temperatures as low as 200C and is continuous when the hot product is within the viewing field.

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HMD Block Diagram

RECEIVER Chopper Amplifier Amplitude Detector

Gain x2 ON

Laser Pointer Laser Control

Gain x5 ON

Threshold

Discriminator

Control Panel Gain/Threshold/Test Switches Status LEDs Threshold adjust

Optocoupler

Relay

4/20mA Converter

TERMINAL BLOCKS

Figure 1: Two-Stage programmable Gain Amplifier

Fiber Optic Cable: FOC-6 For applications where very hot objects must be monitored from a close distance or limited space would not allow installation of the HMD unit in desired location, American Sensors offers the Fiber Optic Probe, which allows locating the HMD unit up to 6m (18 feet) from the monitoring point.
HOT PRODUCT (SLAB. BILLET, ROD..)

Air (out)

D
Water

Air (in) Water (out) 74 cm (5 Ft) Water in 21.6 cm (8.5)

5m ( 16.5 Ft) Fiber optic length

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SPECIFICATIONS:
HMD3000 Scanning SENSITIVITY RANGE DETECTION THRESHOLD ENERGY AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL PHOTOCELL OPTIONS NARROW ANGLE DETECTION Signals SWITCHING POWER DETECT RELAY SOLID STATE OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT RATE FAULT RELAY Electrical POWER SUPPLY POWER CONSUMPTION SHIELDED CABLE CONNECTOR SERIAL LINK DIGITAL
COMMUNICATION

HMD3000-D

Adjustable gain (1, 2, 5 or 10) via switches Adjustable/Programmable, available at 4-20 mA Signal amplitude at 4-20 mA NA

Adjustable gain (1, 2, 5 or 10) via serial link Adjustable/Programmable, available at 4-20 mA and digital output Signal amplitude at 4-20 mA and digital output Enabled via digital link

PbS or Si Horizontal 0.57 Vertical 2.85

350VA with 250V Max. 10A Max Triggers on object detected and object detected within window Closing time: 7.5 ms / Opening time: 3 ms MOSFET isolated optocoupled relay 0/24 VDC & 24/0 VDC, 100 MA Response time: 2 ms NA 40 ms to 1 sec

Triggers on power fault, 4-20mA fault, scanner fault, and over temperature limit

80 to 240 VAC / 15 W (50-60 Hz) or 24 VDC (23 V to 26 V) / 8 W 20 VA or 10 VA for 24V 2 Meter, high-temperature Teflon cable Quick disconnect 15-pin HARTING plug with ground shield NA RS232 and RS485

Mechanical LASER POSITIONING HOUSING WATER / AIR COOLING PROTECTIVE HOOD MOUNTING TOTAL WEIGHT OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE INSIDE TEMPERATURE WARRANTY Alarm (fail safe) 2 Years 650nm (red) Class 2 laser Hermetically sealed cast metal housing rating: IP66 (NEMA 4 & NEMA 12) Removable water / air-cooling jacket with quick disconnect connections Hinged protective hood with positive pressure air purge: 4-16 liters/min (0.14 -0.56 ft3/min) at 2 bars (29 PSI) Fully Adjustable foot mount swivel stand Approx. 9 kg (20 Lbs) 10 (-14 to 60 (140 F) C F) C Above 65 (149 F) auxiliary cooling is required: 1-2 bars (14.5 - 29 PSI) at 1-2 liters/min (0.035 C - 0.07 ft3/min) 20 (-4 to 70 (158 F) C F) C Alarm (fail safe) + Digital output in C

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MECHANICAL DRAWINGS:
HMD-3000 with Standard Tubus

HMD-3000 with Brick Tubus

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WIRING DIAGRAM: (ANALOG)

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WIRING DIAGRAM: (DIGITAL)

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PRODUCT ORDERING:
Analog / Digital HMD 3000 Analog 3000-D Digital STAN Standard PBS (Standard) 30 SI (fast response) BRICK Brick FOC Fiber Optic DC: 24 V D Direct or Delta AC: 80 to 240 V I MOSFET Isolated NA North American (Fault Relay 115 V) 4-20 mA 0-20 mA 0-10 V Custom (Specify) Tubus type Photocell Input Voltage Detection Wiring Analog Outputs

ACCESSORIES:
HS 500: Adjustable stand, support and swivel heat shield CB 500: Connection box with LED display RB 500: Portable radiant bar to simulate hot target RB-3000: Mill duty radiant bar to simulate hot target KP-3000: Hand-Held Programming & diagnostic Terminal HL 20002: Extension Cable

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