Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Model Number Structure List of Models ■ Model Output type Supply voltage Standard Communication 100~40 VAC TC-Pro48SRA (-D) TC-Pro48CRA (-D) Contact output 4 VDC/4 VAC TC-Pro48SRD (-D) TC-Pro48CRD (-D) 100~40 VAC TC-Pro48STA (-D) TC-Pro48CTA (-D) Transistor output 4 VDC/4 VAC TC-Pro48STD (-D) TC-Pro48CTD (-D)
Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Specifications Ratings (For Timing) ■ Item TC-Pro482□□□-□ Classification Digital timer/counter/tachometer Rated supply voltage 100~240VAC (50/60Hz), 24VAC (50/60Hz), 24VDC (permissible ripple:20% (p-p) max.) Operating voltage 85% to 110% rated supply voltage (24VDC; 90% to 110%) range Approx. 6.2VA at 264VAC, Power consumption Approx.
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Ratings (For Counting) ■ Item TC-Pro482□□□-□ Classification Digital timer Supported 1-stage counter, 2-stage counter, total counter, batch counter, dual counter, and tachometer configurations (selectable) Rated supply voltage 100~240VAC (50/60Hz), 24VAC (50/60Hz), 24VDC (permissible ripple: 20% (p-p) max.) Operating voltage 85% to 110% rated supply voltage(24VDC;...
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Characteristics ■ Item TC-Pro482□□□-□ Mechanical: 10,000,000 operations min. Life expectancy Electrical: 100,000 operations min. (5 A at 250 VAC, resistance load) (EMI) EN61326 Emission Enclosure: EN55011 Emission AC mains: EN55011 (EMS) EN61326 Immunity ESD: EN61000-4-2 Immunity RF-interference: EN61000-4-3 Immunity Conducted Disturbance: EN61000-4-6...
Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Nomenclature Reset Indicator The Third Setting Key Control Output Indicator The Fourth Setting Key Present Value (character height: 9 mm) The Fifth Setting Key Time Unit Display (If the time range is 0 min, The Sixth Setting Key 0.0 min, 0 h, 0.0 h, 0h0 min, this display flashes Reset Key (resets present value and output) to indicate timing operation)
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Block Diagram ■ Output circuit Basic isolation Display circuit Input circuit Internal control circuit Key switch circuit Basic isolation Power supply circuit I/O Functions (Timer/Twin Timer) ■ Stops timing in A-2 and A-3 (power ON delay) modes Start signal Starts timing in other modes Reset present value (In elapsed time mode, the present value returns to 0;...
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer I/O Functions (Counter) ■ In general (except for dual counter mode) Reads counting signals Increment, decrement, command, individual, and quadrature inputs accepted. CP1, CP2 When used as a dual counter Reads CP1 count signals with CP1 input and CP2 count signals with CP2 input.
Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Operating Procedures Timer/Twin Timer/2-stage Timer Selection Mode ■ Power ON Note: when the mode is changed to timer/twin timer/2-stage timer selection mode, the present value is reset and output turns OFF. See note See note 3s min. 3s min.
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Communication Format Function Selection Mode ■ Power ON Note: Timer will reset when changing into the communication format setting mode during operation See note See note 3s min 3s min Set the transmision speed with Transmission Speed Transmission speed:1200,2400,4800,9600,14400,19200,28800,38400,57600bps Set the parity check with...
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Key Protection Setting Mode ■ Power ON Note: the forecast setting value is not changed if the mode is switched to K/P setting mode and returned to Run Mode during operation. See note See note 3s min. 3s min.
Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Timer Function Setting for Timer Function ■ Power ON For details on operation in run mode, refer to page 13. Note: 1. If the mode is switched to the timer function setting mode during operation, operation will continue. 2.
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Operation in Run Mode ■ When the output mode is not Z. Set the six digital values with the corresponding keys. Present value Set value When the output mode is Z. Set ON duty ratio with the corresponding keys can not be used) Present value...
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Explanation of functions ■ Time range (timr) Set the range to be timed in the range 000.000s to 999999h. Timer Mode (timm) Set either the elapsed time (UP) or remaining time (DOWN) mode. Output Mode (outm) Set the output mode.
Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Twin Timer Function Twin Timer Function Setting ■ Power ON For details on operation in run mode, refer to page 16. Note: 1. If the mode is switched to the twin timer function setting mode during operation, operation will continue.
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Operation in Run Mode ■ Operation in Run Mode with Set OFF set time the corresponding keys. Present value OFF set value with Set ON set time the corresponding keys. Present value ON set value Present value and OFF Set Time The present value is displayed in the main display and the OFF Set Time is displayed in the sub-display.
Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer 2-Stage Timer Function 2-stage Function Setting ■ Power ON For details on operation in run mode, refer to page 18. Note: 1. If the mode is switched to the 2-stage timer function setting mode during operation, operation will continue. 2.
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Operation in Run Mode ■ When the forecast value is selected Set “set value” with the corresponding keys. Present value Set value Set “forecast set value” with the corresponding keys. Present value Forecast set value When the absolute value is selected Set “set value 1”...
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Explanation of functions ■ Forecast / Absolute Value (set1) For details, refer to the following figure. Time Range (timr) Set the range to be timed in the range 000.000s to 999999h. Output Mode (outm) Set the output mode. The possible setting are A and F-1 For details on output mode operation, refer to “timing charts”.
Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Counter Function For details on operation in run mode, refer to page23. Power ON Note: 1. If the mode is switched to counter function setting mode during operation, operation will continue. 2. Changes made to settings in function setting mode are enabled for the first time when the mode is changed to run mode, the counter is reset(the preset value is initialized and output turned OFF).
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Explanation of functions ■ Input mode (cntm) Input signal width (iflt) Set increment mode(UP)、decrement mode Set Reset input signal width (20ms/1ms) for reset/ (DOWN)、or increment/ decrement mode (UP/ reset1 and total reset/reset2 inputs together. If DOWN A、UP/DOWN B、UP/DOWN C) as the contacts are used for input signals, set the counting input mode.
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Operation in Run Mode ■ Set values for each digit as required with the keys. 1-stage Counter Present value: Shows present count value Set value (Set value 1, 2): Set the set value. Present value When the present value reaches the set value, signals are output according the specified Set value output mode.
Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Tachometer Function Power ON For details on operation in run mode, refer to page 25. Note: 1. If the mode is switched to the tachometer function setting mode during operation, operation will continue. 2. Changes made to settings in function setting mode are enabled for the first time when the mode is changed to run mode.
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Explanation of Tachometer Functions ■ Tachometer output mode (totm) Average processing (aug) Set the output method for control output based on Flickering display and output chattering can be the OUT1/OUT2 set value. Upper and lower limit prevented using average processing (simple (HI-LO), area (AREA), upper (HI-HI),and lower limit averaging).
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Operation in Run Mode ■ Set values for each digit as required with the keys. Measurement value Displays the currently measured value. OUT1/OUT2 set value Set OUT1 set value and OUT2 set value. The measurement value is compared to OUT1 set value and OUT2 set value and Measurement output is made according to the selected...
Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Sequence Charts Timer Operation ■ One-shot output Sustained output Either one-shot output or sustained output can be selected Output mode A: signal ON delay 1 (timer resets when power comes ON) Timing starts when the start signal goes ON. While the start signal is ON, the timer starts when the power comes ON or when the reset input goes OFF.
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Output mode b: Repeat cycle 1 (timer resets when power comes ON) Timing starts when the start signal goes ON. The status of the control output is reversed when time is up (OFF at start). While the start signal is ON, the timer starts when the power comes ON or when the reset input goes OFF.
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Output mode d: Signal OFF delay (Timer resets when power comes ON.) The control output is ON when the start signal is ON (except when the power is OFF or the reset is ON.) The timer is reset when the time is up. Basic Operation Power Start signal input...
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Twin Timer Operation ■ Output Mode toff: flicker OFF start Timing starts when the start signal goes ON. The status of the control output is reversed when time is up (OFF at start). While the start signal is ON, the timer starts when the power comes ON or when the reset input goes OFF.
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer 2-Stage Timer Operation ■ A Mode: Signal ON delay (Timer resets when power comes ON.) Timing starts when the start signal turns ON. While the start signal is ON, the timer starts when the power turns ON or when the reset input turns OFF.
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Input Modes and Present Value (Counter) ■ UP (increment) Mode DOWN (decrement) mode Note: UP / DOWN A command input mode If the configuration selection is set to dual count, CP1 and CP2 input will operate in the same way as the count input (CP1) of UP (increment) mode.
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Input/Output Mode Setting(Counter) ■ Operation for 1-stage models is the same as that for (the one-shot output time can be set in the range 0.01to 9999.99s) OUT2. Self-holding One-shot One-shot output When using a 2-stage model as a 1-stage counter, or output dual counter, total counter, OUT1 and OUT2 turn ON and OFF simultaneously.
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Output mode Operation after DOWN UP/DOWN A, B, C count completion The present value display continues to increase/decrease. OUT1 self-holding output turns OFF a f t e r t h e O U T 2 o n e - s h o t o u t p u t t i m e .
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer (the one-shot output time can be set in the range 0.01to 9999.99s) Self-holding One-shot One-shot output output Output mode Operation after count UP/DOWN A, B, C completion T h e d i s p l a y c o n t i n u e s t o increase/decrease until the overflow or underflow value is reached.
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Total Operation ■ TC-Pro48 has a total counter, separate from the 1-stage present counter, for counting the total accumulated value. the total counter continues to ◆ count the total accumulated v a l u e w h e n t h e p r e s e n t value is reset using reset/ reset 1 input (reset key).
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Operation (Dual Counter) ■ Using the dual counter allows the count from 2 inputs to be added or subtracted and the result displayed. It is possible to specify a set value for which output turns ON when the set value matches the added or subtracted result.
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Output Mode Settings (Tachometer) ■ (upper-limit) OUT2 set value Measurement value Upper and (Lower-limit) OUT1 set value lower limit (HI-LO) ON condition for OUT1: measurement value≤OUT1 set value ON condition for OUT2: measurement value≥OUT2 set value OUT2 set value Measurement value OUT1 set value...
Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Dimensions Note: all units are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated. Dimensions without Flush Mounting Adapter Note: M3 terminal screw (effective length: 8mm) Dimensions with Flush Mounting Adapter Panel Cutouts > > > Note: The mounting panel thickness should be 1.5 mm. To allow easier operability, it is recommended that adapters are mounted so that the gap between sides with hooks is at least 20mm.
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Dimensions Note: all units are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated. Dimensions without DIN Track Mounting Adapter Note: M3 terminal screw (effective length: 8mm) Dimensions without DIN Track Mounting Adapter (with communication)
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Installation & Accessories Cable: CAB - 090A□□□(order separately) Cable: CAB - 090B□□□(order separately) Waterproof Packing Flush Mounting Adapter End Plate CABC-44 Mounting Track PR-43 BK-6 0F-A (order separately) ADP-090401 apdater changing 4 into 9 PIN Panel Protective Cover Communication Protective Cover (special between 232, 485 and 422, SVF-A...
Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Input Connections Signal, Reset, and Gate Input No-voltage Input Signal Levels Short-circuit level Transistor ON Residual voltage: 3V max. Impedance when ON: 1KΩ min. No-contact (the leakage current is 5 to 20 mA input Internal circuit when the impedance is 0 Ω...
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Two-wire Sensor Leakage current: 1.5 mA max. Gate CP1 Switching capacity: 5 mA min. Reset 2 External voltage + Residual voltage: 3 VDC max. Reset 1 Operating voltage: 10 VDC Internal circuit Signal CP2 External voltage - Voltage inputs (PNP inputs) No-contact Input (NPN Transistor) (Connection to NPN open collector output sensor) External voltage +...
Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Safety Precautions Input and Output Caution When connecting relay and transformer as an √ Do not use the product where corrosive or external signal input device, it is necessary to pay volatile gases are present, or there may attention to the following points to prevent the short occasionally be a risk of explosion.
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Transistor Output Operation environment The transistor output of TC-Pro is insulated from the √ Use the product within the rating specified for internal circuitry by a photocoupler, so the transistor submerging in water and exposure to oil. output can be used as both NPN and PNP output.
Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Additional Information (Using the operation keys) Timer Operation ■ Timer Power ON Time range 3s min. 3s min. Timer mode Run Mode Function setting Twin Timer mode Timer (except for Z mode) Output mode 2-Stage Timer PV/SV Output time Timer(Z mode)
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Counter Operation ■ Power ON 3s min. 3s min. Function setting mode Run mode Communication setting mode 1-stage counter Present value, Transmission speed Input mode set value Parity check Dual count calculating mode 2-stage counter Present value, set value 1 Output mode Date bit One-shot output time...
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Tachometer Operation ■ Power ON 3s min. 3s min. Function setting mode Run mode Communication setting mode Tachometer output mode Transmission speed Measurement value Counting speed Parity check Measurement value Decimal point position Date bit OUT1 set value Measurement value Prescale value Stop bit...
Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer List of Settings Timer/Twin Timer/2-Stage Timer Selection Mode ■ Fill in your set values in the set value column of the following tables and utilize the tables for quick reference. Default Parameter name parameter Setting range Unit Set value value...
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Function Setting Mode Default Parameter name parameter Setting range Unit value value --.--s/---.-s/----s/--min:--s/---.-min/ Time range timr --.--s ----min/--h:--min/---.-h/----h/-.---s Timer mode timm up/down Output mode outm a/a-1/a-2/a-3/b/b-1/d/e/f/z Output time otim hold/0000.01~9999.99 hold Input signal width iflt 20ms/1ms 20ms NPN/PNP imod...
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Settings for 2-Stage Timer Operation ■ Run mode Default Parameter name parameter Setting range Unit value value 0000.00~9999.99 (Time range: -.-s) 0000.00 00000.0~99999.9 (Time range: -.-s) 00000.0 000000~999999 (Time range: --s) 000000 0000:00~9999:59 (Time range: -min-s) 0000:00 min:s 00000.0~99999.9 (Time range: -.-min)
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer List of Settings Fill in your set values in the set value column of the following tables and utilize the tables for quick reference. Key protection switch mode Default Parameter name parameter Setting range Unit value value Key protection off/on...
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer 2-stage counter Default Parameter name parameter Setting range Unit value value Present -99999~999999 value 000000~999999 Screen (For conditions other than those described in 000000 note 1.) value -99999~999999 (See note 1.) Present -99999~999999 value 000000~999999 Screen (For conditions other than those described in 000000...
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Dual counter Default Parameter name parameter Setting range Unit value value Dual count -99999~999999 value Screen 000000~999999 000000 Dual (For conditions other than those described in count note 2.) -99999~999999 value (See note 2.) Present -99999~999999 value Screen 000000~999999...
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Multifunction LCD Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometer Setting for tachometer operation ■ Run mode Default Parameter name parameter Setting range Unit value value Measurement 000000~999999 000000 value Measurement 000000~999999 000000 value 000000~999999 000000 OUT1 set value Measurement 000000~999999 000000 value 000000~999999 000000 OUT2 set value Function setting mode Default Parameter name parameter...
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