Product category:
Logic Controllers, Timers and Relays
News Release from: Omron Electronics | Subject: H5CX timers and H7CX counters
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 25 August 2003
Timers and counters show their true
colours
A new range of timers and counters feature large reverse-lit liquid crystal displays which can be programmed to change from green to red (or red to green), providing long-range status information.
Large reverse-lit liquid crystal displays, which can be programmed to change from green to red (or red to green), mean that the status of the latest H5CX timers and H7CX counters from Omron Electronics can be seen at a glance, even from a distance, thereby instantly alerting users to conditions which may, for example, require operator intervention For timers, the display changes colour when the preset time period expires, while, for counters, the colour change occurs when the final count is reached
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 17 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Rapid alignment is ensured by an alignment aid that uses intuitive LED indication and instantly shows whether adjustment is correct or incorrect.
In addition to showing the time elapsed or the current count, the units also offer continuous display of the preset time or final count, which makes setting particularly easy.
With compact 1/16 DIN housings, and IP66 front panels, Omron H5CX timers and H7CX counters have selectable NPN/PNP inputs, and there is a choice of relay or transistor outputs, for maximum versatility.
They are compatible with all standard control voltages, with models for 12-24V DC/24V AC and 100-240V AC operation.
As a multifunction timer, the H5CX has 12 operating modes, eliminating the need for users to stock and specify multiple types and models.
Every timer in the range can be set to give delays from just 1ms to 9999h, and can be configured for a variety of different operations, including on-delay, off-delay, symmetrical and asymmetrical, and many others.
Equipped with four- or six-digit displays, H7CX counters allow users to choose between batch counter, dual counter, single- or dual-stage preset counter, tachometer or totaliser operation.
To maximise the versatility of these products, additional features, such as counting speed, count direction, input and output type, can also be configured by the user.
Setting the H5CX timers and H7CX counters is made easy by using DIP switches for basic operations, or by using the simple, structured menu system, in conjunction with ergonomic rocker keys located on the front panel.
All products in the H5CX/H7CX range meet the latest European standards, and carry the CE marking.
In addition, they are UL and CSA approved, making them suitable for use around the world. Request a free brochure from Omron Electronics ...
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