Batch Counter
The batch counter counts the pulses
emitted by the main counter. |
Mode
A way to program the counter for differerent
application. |
Baud rate
Transmission rate of serial interface. |
Decimal
point
Possibility to set a decimal point
for readouts. |
Electronic
output
After reaching preset value, a positive
(PNP) or negative (NPN) signal is emitted at the output (transistor or
optocoupler). |
Sensor supply
Voltage provided by the counter to
connect sensor or encoder. |
LCD display
Liquid crystal display. Can be read
by background illumination or normal light incidence. |
LED
Light Emitting Doide, easy-to-read
7-segment display. |
Latch
Memorization of output signal til
manual reset. |
PTB
Physikalisch Technische Bundesanstalt
(Physical-technical Federal Institute). Counters that are approved by PTB
may be used for length measurements that are appropriate for calibration
after the entire installation has been approved. |
Phase discriminator
Evaluation circuit within the counter
that automatically recognizes the direction of rotation of the encoder
in case an incremental encoder is connected with two signal that are 90°
out of phase. |
Relay output
A relay is switched after the preset
value has been reached. |
Reset
A relay is switched after the preset
value has been reached. |
Totalizer
A counter that counts the input pulses
by adding or subtracting them without any kind of control function. |
Scaling
factor (electronic gear)
Multiplier to evaluate input pulses.
Possibility of evaluating incoming pulses and thus of adapting electronic
and mechanical equipment. |
Set count
Value to be programmed. The counter
will be set back to this value after every reset. |
UP / Down
Counting direction, adding or subtracting. |
VAC
Voltage supply: alternating current. |
VDC
Voltage supply: direct current. |
Preselection
counter
Counter that accomplishes an output
function in addition to its adding or subtracting counting function. Example:
Initation of a cutting operation at a certain count. |
Preset value
An output is switched when this value
has been reached. |
Impulse
signal time
Lapse of time that an output remains
active after a preset value has been reached. |
Counting
rate
The maximum number of pulses per second. |
Counting
mode
Type of evaluation of the pulses at
the counter. |