Operating Procedures (Tachometer Function); Switching From Counter To Tachometer - Omron H7BX Datasheet

Operating Procedures (Tachometer Function)

■ Switching from Counter to Tachometer

The H7BX is factory-set to the 2-stage
counter configuration. To switch to the
tachometer configuration, use the
procedure shown on the right. For details,
refer to page 23.
Note: Hold down the Key and then press
the Up 1 Key for at least 1 s.
The mode will not change if the
Key is pressed first.
■ Settings for Basic Operations
Settings for basic functions can be performed with just the DIP switch.
Item
1 DIP switch settings enable/disable
2 Counting speed
3
Tachometer output mode
4
5
Average processing
6
7 ---
8 NPN/PNP input mode
Note: All pins are factory-set to OFF.
The ON/OFF status of the DIP switch
pins can be confirmed using the front
display. For details, refer to page 23.
Always turn OFF the power supply before changing the DIP switch settings.
Caution
Always turn ON pin 1 when performing settings with the DIP switch. Performing settings with the DIP switch
is disabled when pin 1 is OFF.
DIP switch setting changes will be updated when the power is turned ON. Perform the settings before performing
installation and supplying power.
Properly set the DIP switch to match the item being counted (or measured) and use the DIP switch monitor for
confirmation.
After setting the DIP switch for basic operations, advanced functions (see note) can be added using the operation keys. For details,
refer to page 20.
Note: Advanced functions consist of the decimal point position, prescale value, auto-zero time, startup time, display color,
and key protect level.
(H7BX-AW@ only)
Configuration selection mode
Configuration
selection
Up 1
2cnt
Switch from
1
ON
OFF
OFF ON
Disabled Enabled
30 Hz 10 kHz
Refer to the table on the right.
Refer to the table on the right.
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NPN PNP
Key + Up 1 Key for at
least 1 s (See note.)
taco
to (tachometer) with the Up
Be sure to turn ON pin 1.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Pin 3
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
Pin 4
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
Multifunction Counter
Power ON
Run mode
Key.
Pin 4 Tachometer output mode
OFF Upper and lower limit
OFF Area
ON Upper limit
ON Lower limit
Pin 5 Average processing
OFF OFF (no average processing)
OFF 2 times
ON 4 times
ON 8 times
H7BX
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