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  • Page 1 THE 1/16 DIN COUNTERS MODEL C48C INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 The C48C unit, which you have purchased, has the same high quality workmanship and advanced technological capabilities that have made Red Lion Controls the leader in today’s industrial market.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................1 Safety Summary ..................................1 Block Diagram ..................................2 INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONS .............................. 3 Multiple Unit Stacking ................................3 Mounting Instructions ................................4 Unit Removal Procedure ................................4 Removing Unit Assembly ................................ 4 Installing Unit Assembly ................................5 Output Board ..................................
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont’d) Auto Scrolling .................................. 15 Saving Program ................................15 USER INTERFACE/PROGRAMMING MODES ........................... 16 Programming Menu ................................16 Numeric Value entry method ............................16 Access Prescaler Value ..............................16 Prescaler (0.00001 - 9.99999*) ............................16 Decimal Point Position ..............................17 Count Input Mode ................................
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont’d) Serial Baud Rate and Parity Settings ..........................26 Serial Unit Address (00-99) ............................. 26 Serial Abbreviate Mnemonics ............................26 Print Options ..................................27 Print and Reset Count ..............................27 Prescaler Output Pulse at [Prescaler Output Model Only] ..................... 27 Prescaler Output Pulse Length (1-9) [Prescaler Output Model Only] ................

  • Page 7: General Description

    NPN current sinking or PNP current sourcing, open-collector The C48C features a 7 segment, 2 line by 6 digit reflective or backlit LCD transistor outputs. All relay output boards are field replaceable.

  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    BLOCK DIAGRAM A(+) B(-) RS-485 USER INPUT OPTION PLUG JUMPER RS-485 TX/RX CIRCUITRY SNK SRC USER 2 LED BACKLIGHT (TRANSMISSIVE NONVOLATILE USER INPUT POWER-UP/DOWN VERSION ONLY) FRAM MEMORY CIRCUITRY SENSE CIRCUITRY USER INPUT 1 LCD DISPLAY INPUT A INPUT A KEYPAD CIRCUITRY COMM.

  • Page 9: Installation & Connections

    Multiple Unit Stacking 1.96 (49.8) 2.39 (60.7) The C48C is designed for close spacing of multiple units. Units can be MAX. stacked either horizontally or vertically. For vertical stacking, install the panel latch with the screws to the sides of the unit. For horizontal stacking, the panel latch screws should be at the top and bottom of the unit.

  • Page 10: Mounting Instructions

    Mounting Instructions PANEL 1. Prepare the panel cutout to the dimensions shown in Figure 3, Multiple Unit Stacking. CASE 2. Remove the panel latch from the unit. Discard the cardboard sleeve. 3. Carefully remove the center section of the panel gasket and discard. Slide the panel gasket over the unit from the rear, seating it against the lip at the front of the case.

  • Page 11: Installing Unit Assembly

    Output Board The C48C is supplied with an output board installed. The output board is preconfigured for the type of output needed, based upon the Model ordered. See Ordering Information, page 48, for available models. All relay output boards are field replaceable.

  • Page 12: Emc Installation Guidelines

    One of the most effective ways is to installation. Listed are some EMI guidelines for a successful installation in an place a diode across the inductive load. Most Red Lion products with solid industrial environment.

  • Page 13: Ac Versions (C48Xx0X)

    (150 mA max.) and be within the specified 11 to 14 VDC range. The 2. If a higher PNP output voltage level or additional output sourcing current C48C has non-volatile memory that stores information on power down, thereby is desired, an external DC supply may be connected between the “DC eliminating the need for battery back-up.

  • Page 14: Serial Communication Wiring

    Serial Communications Wiring OUTPUT WIRING Relay Connections It is recommended that shielded (screened) cable be used for serial communications. This unit meets the EMC specifications using Alpha #2404 To prolong contact life and suppress electrical noise interference due to the cable or equivalent.
  • Page 15 SW3 - HI BIAS: Sets input trigger levels at mid-range, to accept outputs from INPUT B 2-wire proximity sensors, resistive photo-cells, and logic pulses SW4 - Same as SW1 with full 0 to +12V swings. SW5 - Same as SW2 Input trigger levels: V = 5.5 V max;...

  • Page 16: Various Sensor Output Connections

    Various Sensor Output Connections NOTES: COUNT SWITCH OR ISOLATED TRANSISTOR OUTPUTS OLDER STYLE SENSORS WITH E-F OUTPUT - CURRENT CURRENT SOURCE CONNECTED (COUNT ON OPENING) SOURCE CONNECTED (COUNT ON FALLING EDGE) SENSOR VOLTAGE AND CURRENT SENSOR The DC OUT/IN terminal can supply +12 USER INPUT 1 USER INPUT 1 VDC @ 100 mA max.

  • Page 17: Front Panel Description

    FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION The front panel bezel material is flame and scratch resistant, textured plastic MAIN DISPLAY with clear viewing window that meets NEMA 4X/IP65 requirements, when Displays count value. properly installed. Continuous exposure to direct sunlight might accelerate the Also displays mnemonic of aging process of the plastic material used in the bezel.

  • Page 18: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Normal Operating Mode In the normal operating mode, the count or batch/total value is shown on the Single and Dual Preset Units  main display. By successively pressing the key, the accessible presets, The C48CS and C48CD have one counter that keeps track of the input pulse prescaler, output time values, or batch/total count can be viewed in the count.

  • Page 19: Protected Value Menu

    Protected Value Menu Preset Change MAIN DISPLAY LOOP Mode The Protected Value Menu allows access to selected presets, prescaler, and output time values without having them viewable keys are used to change value. Press or changeable from the main display. To enter the protected to enter value.

  • Page 20: Front Panel Accessible Functions With Program Disable

    Front Panel Accessible Functions With Program Disable There are several ways to limit the programming of parameters from the front may need to be entered, depending on the Program Disable Setting. Front Panel panel keypad. The Accessible Value parameters are used with the Program Function Key F1 cannot be selected for program disable.

  • Page 21: Programming General Description

    PROGRAMMING GENERAL DESCRIPTION Digit Entry Programming of the C48 Counter is done through the front panel keypad. English language prompts, flashing parameter values, and the front panel If the data entry method has been set to “digit entry”, the least significant keypad aid the operator during programming.

  • Page 22: User Interface/Programming Modes

    Disable, page 14, for available settings). Programming disabled. For more information on Program Disable, see page 14. Note: Before attempting to program the C48C, read the section Programming General Description, page 15, for detailed information on using the front MODE DESCRIPTION panel keypad to navigate through the Programming Menu.

  • Page 23: Decimal Point Position

    Input B high = Up Input B Low = Down AD-SUB - This mode effectively separates count pulses that may simultaneously appear at the two inputs. The C48C processes the count pulses into a string Count X2; Up/Down control; ...

  • Page 24: Counter (1) Operating Mode

    Input B is shifted 90° away from the pulse signal at Input A. These two programmed.  signals are processed by the C48C as follows: Manual - unit does not reset when count triggers main Input A serves as the count input, while Input B serves as the quadrature presets output or at its timed output end.
  • Page 25 SINGLE PRESET OPERATING MODES DUAL PRESET/ BATCH COUNTER 1 OPERATING MODES Use either of the two charts below for more information on specific operating Use either of the two charts below for more information on specific modes. operating modes. SINGLE PRESET OPERATING MODES DUAL PRESET AND BATCH COUNTER 1 OPERATING MODES Manual Reset to Zero, Latched Output - Manual Reset to Zero, Latched Outputs...

  • Page 26: Counter 2 Assignment (Batch Model Only)

    Counter 2 Assignment (Batch Model only) DUAL PRESET/ BATCH COUNTER 1 OPERATING MODES This parameter configures Counter 2 to function as a   MODE# RESET TYPE RESET OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 Batch or Total Counter.  √ √ √ √...

  • Page 27: Counter 2 Operating Mode (Batch Model Only)

    Counter 2 Operating Mode (Batch Model only) The chart below shows operating modes for Counter 2 of the Batch Counter Model. Reset Type:   Auto - unit automatically resets when count reaches RESET TYPE RESET OUTPUT 3 MODE  Output 3 or timed output 3 end.

  • Page 28: Access Preset Values

    Access Preset Values Single Preset Preset Values (0-999999) Model This parameter configures the type of access given to The Preset Values control the activation of the respective   each Preset Value when in normal operating mode with Outputs. Programming disabled. The accessibility of each Preset can ...

  • Page 29: Access Output Time Values

    Access Output Time Values Output 1 Time Value    This parameter configures the type of access given to The Output 1 Time Value controls the Output 1 duration,  each Output Time Value when in normal operating mode ...

  • Page 30: Reverse Annunciator Logic

    User Inputs Programming Keys:  - Selects Output being configured as indicated by the Up to three external User Inputs plus the front panel function key are number on the left side of the bottom display line. available on the C48 Counter/Batch Counter. The parameter list below shows ...

  • Page 31: User Input 1

    User Input 2 MODE DESCRIPTION  User Input 2 can be programmed for any of the Reset Counter 2 (Edge Triggered) [Batch model Only]; When the user    input is activated, the Counter 2 value and outputs will be momentarily parameters listed previously except for the Inhibit function.

  • Page 32: Scroll Display

    Scroll Display Serial Unit Address (00-99)   This parameter determines whether or not the secondary This parameter configures the Serial Unit Address. The   display will scroll or sequence automatically to the next Address is used to uniquely identify each unit when available value.

  • Page 33: Print Options

    Print Options Print and Reset Count The Print Options parameter determines which values This parameter is used in conjunction with Print Request   are printed in response to a Print Request command or user (User Input or Serial Command) and the Print Options to input print request.

  • Page 34: Factory Settings

    Factory Settings  OUTPUTS This parameter is used to reset all parameters to their ACCESS OUTPUT TIME VALUES     factory defaults. The Factory Settings Chart below shows OUTPUT RESOLUTION     the settings for each programming parameter. OUTPUT 1 TIME ...

  • Page 35: User Settings Chart

    * Settings on the previous page are shown for Dual Preset and Batch models. Changes to Factory Settings for Single Preset Model are as follows: OUTPUTS COUNTER OPERATING MODE  ACCESS OUTPUT TIME VALUES   PRESET 1 VALUE  OUTPUT RESOLUTION ...

  • Page 36: Rs-485 Serial Communications

    The addresses is recommended. formats available for the C48C unit are 1 start bit, 7 or 8 data bits, No parity or 1 parity bit (odd or even) and 1 stop bit. The available baud rates are 1200, 2400, Sending Commands and Data 4800, or 9600 baud.
  • Page 37 A (41H) Preset 1 command is sent to a specific unit on the line. The C48C will require a B (42H) Preset 2 maximum of 50 msec to process the asterisk (*).

  • Page 38: Receiving Data

    The various Print Options are used with a printer or a Computer Terminal. Receiving Data They provide a choice of which C48C data values are to be printed, when either Data is transmitted from the C48C when a “T” Transmit Value or a “P”...

  • Page 39: Serial Connections

     A (+) & B (-) - The C48C transmits and receives on these two terminals which and make sure all devices on the line are set to the same baud rate and parity. are connected to the external device.

  • Page 40: Connecting To A Host Terminal

    CONNECTING TO A HOST TERMINAL (WITH RS485 INTERFACE CARD INSTALLED) Six C48C units are used to monitor and control parts C48C is programmed for a different address and all are programmed for the same baud rate and parity as the packaging machines in a plant.

  • Page 41: Prescaler Output Option

    PRESCALER OUTPUT OPTION       PRESCALER OUTPUT LENGTH The prescaler output is useful for providing a lower frequency scaled pulse PRESCALER OUTPUT LENGTH VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE train to a PLC or another external totalizing counter. The prescaler output ...

  • Page 42: Appendix "A" - Application Example

    APPENDIX “A” - APPLICATION EXAMPLE Slow Down & Cut to Length with Total Yardage To improve production efficiency, a wallpaper manufacturing plant is Circumference of pinch roller: installing cut to length counters on the roll form machines. Currently, electro- circumference = π x diameter mechanical counters are used for length measurements.
  • Page 43 APPLICATION PROGRAMMING      (locked)                          PRS1     (value 0.25 less than PRS2 for slow down) PRS2 ...

  • Page 44: Appendix "B" - Specifications And Dimensions

    APPENDIX “B” - SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS 1. DISPLAY: 2 Line by 6 digit LCD display. Positive image reflective or PEAK (START-UP CURRENT): AC or DC Power: 500 mA peak start-up current for 10 msec max. negative image transmissive with red (top line) and green (bottom line) backlighting 3.
  • Page 45 7. MAX. COUNT RATE: Model dependent. All listed values are in KHz. Batch Model C48CB: With Counter 2 configured as a Batch Counter ( Single Preset Model C48CS    QUAD QUAD PRESCALER C1-Usr C2-Usr PRESCALER C1-Usr C2-Usr Ad-Sub Ad-Sub VALUE C1-Ud...
  • Page 46 (using external supply). EN 61010-1: General Requirements EN 61010-2-030: Particular Requirements for Testing and Measuring Note: The internal supply of the C48C can provide a total of 100 mA for the combination of sensor current and PNP output sourcing current. Circuits The supply voltage is +12 VDC (±15%), which will be the PNP output...

  • Page 47: Appendix "C" - Troubleshooting

    APPENDIX “C” - TROUBLESHOOTING The majority of problems can be traced to improper connections or incorrect set-up parameters. Be sure all connections are clean and tight, that the correct output board is fitted, and that the set-up parameters are correct. Also, be sure the DIP switch settings and the User Input Plug Jumper position are correct for the particular application.
  • Page 48 APPENDIX “C” - TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont’d) POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIES PROBLEMS CAN NOT ENTER INTO 1. Front panel disabled. 1. Check “Front Panel Accessible Functions With Program PROGRAMMING Disable” section of the manual. PROCESS, BATCH, OR 1. User input not properly programmed. 1.

  • Page 49: Appendix "D" - Calculating The Prescaler

    APPENDIX “D” - CALCULATING THE PRESCALER The C48C is factory set to provide one count on the display for each pulse For the preceding example, the prescaler is calculated by plugging 2 and 48 that is input to the unit. In many applications, there will not be a one to one into the formula: correspondence between input pulses and desired display units.

  • Page 50: Appendix "E" - Terminal Configurations For C48 Counters

    APPENDIX “E” - TERMINAL CONFIGURATIONS FOR C48 COUNTERS C48CXX0X VERSIONS (85 to 250 VAC POWERED) CAUTION: Observe proper polarity when connecting DC voltages. Damage to the unit will occur if polarity is reversed. C48CS - SINGLE PRESET RELAY AND C48CD - DUAL PRESET RELAY OUTPUTS C48CD - DUAL PRESET SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS RS-485 OPTION...
  • Page 51 TERMINAL CONFIGURATIONS FOR C48 COUNTERS (Cont’d) C48CXX1X VERSIONS (18 to 36 VDC/24 VAC POWERED) CAUTION: Observe proper polarity when connecting DC voltages. Damage to the unit will occur if polarity is reversed. C48CS - SINGLE PRESET RELAY AND C48CD - DUAL PRESET RELAY OUTPUTS C48CD - DUAL PRESET SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS SOLID-STATE OUTPUTS RS-485 OPTION...

  • Page 52: Appendix "F" - Ordering Information

    APPENDIX “F” - ORDERING INFORMATION SINGLE AND DUAL PRESET COUNTERS PART NUMBERS FOR AVAILABLE REPLACEMENT RELAY NPN O.C. SUPPLY VOLTAGES MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION RS485 RELAY OUTPUT OUTPUT(S) OUTPUT(S) BOARD 18-36 VDC/24 VAC 85 to 250 VAC 1 Preset Counter, Reflective LCD C48CS013 C48CS003 RBC48001...
  • Page 53 THREE PRESET BATCH COUNTERS PART NUMBERS FOR AVAILABLE REPLACEMENT RELAY NPN O.C. SUPPLY VOLTAGES MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION RS485 RELAY OUTPUT OUTPUT(S) OUTPUT(S) BOARD 18-36 VDC/24 VAC 85 to 250 VAC 3 Preset Batch Counter, Reflective LCD Yes (O1) C48CB003 RBC48004 3 Preset Batch Counter, Reflective LCD Yes (O1) C48CB008...
  • Page 54 LIMITED WARRANTY (a) Red Lion Controls Inc., Sixnet Inc., N-Tron Corporation, or Blue Tree Wireless Data, Inc. (the “Company”) warrants that all Products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for the period of time provided in “Statement of Warranty Periods” (available at www.redlion.net) current at the time of shipment of the Products (the “Warranty Period”).
  • Page 55 C48C/IM - G 01/17 DRAWING NO. LP0354...
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