SIKA VA3K01 User manual

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Panel mounting display
Type VA3K01
Operating manual (Translation)
Operating manual
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VA3K01
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Table of contents page
1Preface ..........................................................................................................................4
2Safety instructions and Warnings .................................................................................4
2.1 Indended use...............................................................................................................4
2.2 Mounting in a control panel ........................................................................................5
2.3 Electrical Installation ..................................................................................................5
2.4 Cleaning and maintenance .........................................................................................6
3Description ....................................................................................................................7
4Display/Operating elements .........................................................................................7
5Inputs.............................................................................................................................8
5.1 INP A, INP B ................................................................................................................8
5.2 RESET..........................................................................................................................8
5.3 GATE ............................................................................................................................8
5.4 LOC.INP .......................................................................................................................8
5.5 MPI 1 / MPI 2 ...............................................................................................................8
6Outputs ..........................................................................................................................8
6.1 Output 1 / Output 2 ......................................................................................................8
6.2 Active Outputs .............................................................................................................8
7Programming ................................................................................................................8
7.1 Entering the programming .........................................................................................8
7.2 Selecting the main menus ..........................................................................................8
7.3 Entering a sub-menu ..................................................................................................8
7.4 Selecting the parameters ...........................................................................................9
7.5 Changing parameter values........................................................................................9
7.6 Setting count values....................................................................................................9
7.7 Ending the programming............................................................................................9
7.8 Programming menu....................................................................................................9
7.8.1 Select language ......................................................................................................9
7.8.2 Setting the Basic Function......................................................................................9
7.8.3 Pulse Counter .......................................................................................................10
7.8.4 Tacho/Frequency meter .......................................................................................13
7.8.5 Timer.....................................................................................................................14
8Operation .....................................................................................................................19
8.1 Switching the display during operation ....................................................................19
8.2 Setting the presets....................................................................................................19
8.2.1 Setting via front keys ............................................................................................19
8.2.2 Teach Function......................................................................................................19
8.2.3 Teach-In with tracking presets ............................................................................20

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8.3 Set Function ..............................................................................................................20
8.4Default Parameters...................................................................................................20
8.4.1 Entry into the default setting ................................................................................20
8.4.2 Selecting the parameter sets ...............................................................................20
8.4.3 Accepting the setting ............................................................................................20
8.4.4 Parameter Set Table.............................................................................................21
9Error Message.............................................................................................................21
10 Connections .................................................................................................................21
10.1 Signal and Control Inputs..........................................................................................21
10.2 Supply Voltage and Outputs ......................................................................................21
11 Technical Data .............................................................................................................22
12 Scope of Delivery .........................................................................................................23
13 Frequencies (typical) ...................................................................................................23
13.1 Pulse Counter............................................................................................................23
13.2 Frequency Meter .......................................................................................................24
14 Input modes: Pulse counting ......................................................................................24
15 Input modes: Timing....................................................................................................26
16 Input modes: Frequency meter...................................................................................27
17 Output operations........................................................................................................28
18 Help Texts....................................................................................................................30
19 Dimensional Drawings ................................................................................................33
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Preface VA3K01
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1Preface
Please read this instruction manual
entirely and
carefully before installa-
tion and start
-up. Please observe all
warnings and advice, both for your
own safety and for general plant saf
e-
ty. If the device is not used in accor
d-
ance with th
is instruction manual,
then the intended protection can be
impaired.
2Safety instructions and Warnings
Please use the device only if it is in
perfect technical condition
. It should
be used only for its intended purpose.
Please bear in mind safety aspe
cts
and potential dangers and adhere to
the operating instructions at all times.
Defective or damaged devices should
be
disconnected from the mains im-
mediately and
taken out of operation.
The device shall not be opened. Use
the repair service of the ma
nufactur-
er
.
Only connect the device to the elec-
tri
city networks provided to that pur-
pose
.
The safety of the system in which the
device is integrated is the responsibi
l-
ity of the
installer.
Disconnect all electricity networks
prior to any installation
or mainte-
nance work
.
Use exclusively cables approved in
your country and designed for your
temperature and power ranges.
Installation and service work shall be
carried out exclusively by qualified
personnel.
The device must compulsorily be pro-
tected
with approved external fuses.
The value of these fuses can be found
in the technical information.
This symbol is used on the device to
remind of the existence of dangers,
which are referred to in this manual
.
2.1 Indended use
The panel mounting display VA3K01 detects
and measures pulses, times and frequen-
cies up to max. 60 kHz and offers a wide va-
riety of different operating modes. At the
same time, the preset counter processes
programmed presets. Use for any purpose
over and beyond this will be deemed as not
in accordance with its intended purpose and
thus not complying with the requirements.
The application area for this device lies in
industrial processes and controls, in the
fields of manufacturing lines for the metal,
wood, plastics, paper, glass, textile and oth-
er like industries. Over-voltages at the ter-
minals of the device must be kept within the
limits of Over-voltage Category II.
The device must only be operated when
mounted in a panel in the correct way and in
accordance with the section “Technical Da-
ta”.
The device is not suitable for use in hazard-
ous areas and for areas excluded in
EN 61010 Part 1. If the device is used to
monitor machines or processes in which, in
the event of a failure of the device or an er-
ror made by the operator, there might be
the risk of damaging the machine or causing
an accident to the operators, then it is your
responsibility to take the appropriate safety
measures.
The device has been designed for indoor op-
eration. It may nevertheless be used out-
doors, provided the technical data is ad-
hered to. In this case, take care to provide
suitable UV protection.

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2.2 Mounting in a control panel
CAUTION
Mount the device away from heat
sources and avoid direct contact
with corrosive liquids, hot steam
or
similar.
Provide a free space of 10mm all
around the device for its ventil
a-
tion.
The device should be mounted so
that the terminals are out of the
reach of the operator and cannot
be touched by him. When moun
t-
ing the device, consider the fact
that only
the front side is classi-
fied as accessible for the operator.
Mounting instructions
1. Remove the mounting clip from the de-
vice.
2.
Insert the device from the front into the
panel cut-out, ensuring the front-panel
gasket is correctly seated.
3.
Slide the fixing clip from the rear onto
the housing, until the spring clamps are
under tension and the upper and lower
latching lugs have snapped into place.
In case of proper installation, IP65 can
be reached on the front side
.
2.3 Electrical Installation
DANGER
The device must be disconnected
from
any power supply prior to
any installation or maintenance
work. Make sure that no more
voltages
liable to cause an elec-
trocution
are present.
AC
-powered devices must only be
connected to the low
-voltage net-
work via a switc
h or circuit break-
er
installed close to the de
vice and
marked as their disconnecting d
e-
vice.
DANGER
Installation or maintenance work
must only be carried out by qual
i-
fied personnel
and in compliance
with the applicable national and
international s
tandards.
Take care to separate all extra
-
low voltages entering or exiting
the device from hazardous electr
i-
cal conductors by means of a do
u-
ble or reinforced insulation (SELV
circuits).
DANGER
The device must be protected ex-
ternally for its proper op
eration.
Information about the prescribed
fuses can be fou
nd under “Tech-
nical Data”.
The relay outputs
are not protect-
ed internally in the device
.
Without
suitable protection of the relay
outputs, undesired heat develo
p-
ment or even fire may occur
. The
r
elay outputs must be protected
externally by the manufa
cturer of
the plant
. It must also be made
sure that, even in case of a ma
l-
function, the values stated in the
technical data are under no ci
r-
cumstances exceeded
.
During installation, make sure that the
supply voltage and the wiring of the out-
put contacts are both fed from the same
mains phase, in order not to exceed the
maximum permitted voltage of 250V
The cables and their insulation must be
designed for the planned temperature
and voltage ranges. Regarding the type
of the cables, adhere to the applicable
standards of the country and of the
plant. The cross sections allowed for the
screw terminals can be found in the
technical data.
Before starting the device, check the
cables for proper wiring and tightening.
The screws of unused screw terminals
must be screwed to the stop, so that
they cannot loosen and get lost.

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The device has been designed for over-
voltage category II. If higher transient
voltages cannot be excluded, additional
protection measures must be taken in
order to limit the overvoltage to the val-
ues of CAT II.
Advice on noise immunity
All connections are protected against exter-
nal sources of interference. The installation
location should be chosen so that inductive
or capacitive interference does not affect
the device or its connecting lines!
Interference (e.g. from switch-mode power
supplies, motors, clocked controllers or
contactors) can be reduced by means of ap-
propriate cable routing and wiring.
Measures to be taken:
Use only shielded cable and control
lines. Connect shield at both ends.
The conductor cross-section of the ca-
bles should be a minimum of 0.14 mm².
The shield connection to the equipoten-
tial bonding should be as short as pos-
sible and with a contact area as large as
possible (low-impedance).
Only connect the shields to the control
panel, if the latter is also earthed.
Install the device as far away as possi-
ble from noise-containing cables.
Avoid routing signal or control cables
parallel to power lines.
2.4 Cleaning and maintenance
The front side of the unit should only be
cleaned using a soft damp (water!) cloth.
Cleaning of the embedded rear side is not
planned and is the responsibility of the ser-
vice personnel or of the installer.
In normal operation, this device is mainte-
nance-free. Should the device nevertheless
not operate properly, it must be sent back to
the manufacturer or to the supplier. Open-
ing and repairing the device by the user is
not allowed and can adversely affect the
original protection level.

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3Description
6-digit 14-segment LED display, 14 mm
Help Text display
Preset counter with two relay outputs
Preset entry via the front keys or via the
Teach-In function
Step or tracking preset
Pulse counter, Frequency meter, Timer
or Hour meter
Preset-, Batch- or Total counter
Set function for pulse counter and timer
Multiplication and division factor
Averaging and Start Delay for frequency
meter
Input modes
Pulse counter:
cnt.dir, up.dn, up.up, quad, quad2,
quad4, A/B, (A-B)/Ax100%
Frequency meter:
A, A – B, A + B, quad, A/B, (A-B)/Ax100%
Timer:
FrErun, Auto, InpA.InpB, InpB.InpB
Output operations:
Add, Sub, AddAr, SubAr, AddBat, Sub-
Bat, AddTot, SubTot, Trail, TrailAr
4-stage RESET mode
3-stage keypad locking (Lock)
MPI input for Display Latch, Teach-In or
Set function
Supply voltage 100…240 VAC ±10 % or
10…30 VDC
4Display/Operating elements
1
6-digit LED display
2
Status display LED1 / LED2
3
RESET key / ENTER key
4
Key LEFT
5
Key UP
6 Key DOWN
7
Key RIGHT

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5Inputs
5.1 INP A, INP B
Signal inputs: function acc to operating
mode.
Max. frequency 60 kHz, can be damped in
the programming menu to 30 Hz.
Pulse counter: Count inputs
Frequency meter: Frequency inputs
Timer: Start input or
Start/Stop inputs
5.2 RESET
Dynamic reset input: resets the pulse coun-
ter or timer to zero (‘Add’ output operations)
or to preset value 2 (‘Sub’ output opera-
tions).
The reset input can be inhibited in the pro-
gramming menu.
Pulse counter: RESET input
Frequency meter: no function
Timer: RESET input
5.3 GATE
Static gate input: function dependent on op-
erating mode.
Pulse counter: no counting while
active
Frequency meter: no counting while
active
Timer: no time measurement
while active
5.4 LOC.INP
Static keypad lock input for preset or pro-
gramming.
Lock-out level can be set in the program-
ming menu.
5.5 MPI 1 / MPI 2
User Input. Programmable as Display Latch,
Set or Teach-In input.
6Outputs
6.1 Output 1 / Output 2
Relays with potential-free changeover con-
tacts.
6.2 Active Outputs
LED1 and LED2 indicate an active output.
For safety switching the relays can be in-
verted, i.e. the relays will be de-energized
when the presets are reached.
To do this, the parameters Pr.OUT1 and Pr.
OUT2 must be set to (for permanent
signal) and to or (for timed sig-
nal).
7Programming
7.1 Entering the programming
Simultaneously press the
UP key and the DOWN key
for 3 sec.
The security prompt ap-
pears alternately in the dis-
play.
Programming can be exited
again using the ENTER key.
Press the UP key or DOWN
key to continue with the
programming.
The security prompt YES ap-
pears in the display.
Enter the main menu by
pressing the ENTER key.
The first menu item in the
main menu appears in the
display.
When ending the programming via
PROG. NO the counter contents are
not reset.
7.2 Selecting the main menus
The main menus are select-
ed using the UP and DOWN
keys.
Indicated by LED1.
7.3 Entering a sub-menu
Press the ENTER key.
The first parameter is dis-
played with the current set-
ting flashing.
Indicated by LED1 and
LED2

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7.4 Selecting the parameters
The parameters are select-
ed using either the RIGHT
key or the LEFT key.
7.5 Changing parameter values
Press the ENTER key.
Change the parameter value
using the UP or DOWN keys.
Press the ENTER key.
The new setting is again
displayed flashing.
7.6 Setting count values
Press the ENTER key.
Select the decade using the
RIGHT key or the LEFT key.
The corresponding decade
flashes.
Change the count value us-
ing the UP key or the DOWN
key.
Press the ENTER key.
The new setting is again
displayed flashing.
7.7 Ending the programming
Select the menu item.
Pressing the ENTER key
acknowledges this prompt
and allows the program-
ming to be repeated. The
previously-programmed
values are preserved. These
can now be checked or
changed once again.
Pressing the UP key or the
DOWN key selects the ter-
mination oft he program-
ming.
The security prompt YES
appears in the display.
Pressing the ENTER key
acknowledges this prompt
and terminates the pro-
gramming; the modified
settings are saved in the
EEPROM.
The text SAVE is shown in the
display for 2 sec.
When ending the programme via
END.PRG. YES the counter contents
are reset.
No
count pulses, frequencies or times
are detected or measured whilst pro-
gramming is taking place.
7.8 Programming menu
Factory settings are highlighted in
grey.
7.8.1 Select language
Submenu Select language.
Help Text
Help Text ON.
Help Text OFF.
Select language for Help
Text
English.
German (Deutsch).
When ‘Help Text ON’ is selected, a
running text in English or German au-
tomatically appears after 3 sec. in the
display. This provides an explanation
of the menu item. Once a running text
has started, it can be cancelled by
pressing any key.
7.8.2 Setting the Basic Function
Submenu Basic function.
Pulse counter (§ 7.9.3).
Timer / Hour meter
(§ 7.9.5).
Tacho / Frequency meter
(§ 7.9.4).
Changing the basic function causes all
parameters to be reset to factory set-
tings.

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7.8.3 Pulse Counter
7.8.3.1 Submenu for the Signal and Con-
trol inputs
Submenu for programming
the signal and control in-
puts.
Input polarity
PNP: switching to Plus
for all inputs in common.
NPN: switching to 0 V
for all inputs in common.
Filter for signal inputs INP
A and INP B
Maximum count frequency.
Damped to approx. 30 Hz
(for control with mechanical
contacts).
Count Input mode
(§ 14).
Count / Direction control
INP A: count input.
INP B: count direction input.
Differential counting [A – B]
INP A: count input add.
INP B: count input sub.
Totalising [A + B]
INP A: count input add.
INP B: count input add.
Quadrature input
INP A: count input 0°.
INP B: count input 90°.
Quadrature with pulse dou-
bling (x2)
INP A: count input 0°.
INP B: count input 90°.
Each pulse edge of INP A
will be counted.
Quadrature with pulse
quadrupling (x4)
INP A: count input 0°.
INP B: count input 90°.
Each pulse edge of INP A
and INP B will be counted.
Ratio measurement [A / B]
INP A: count input A.
INP B: count input B.
Percentage differential
counting [(A – B) / A in %]
INP A: count input A.
INP B: count input B.
User input 1
User input 2
When the MPI input is acti-
vated the display is “frozen”
and remains “frozen” until
the MPI input is deactivated.
Internally the preset coun-
ter continues counting.
When the MPI input is acti-
vated the current count val-
ue for the preset that has
just been selected will be
adopted as the new preset
value (§ 8.2.2).
When the MPI input is acti-
vated the preset counter
will be set to the value spec-
ified in the parameter SETPT
(§ 8.3).
Lock input
When the Lock input is acti-
vated, the programming is
inhibited.
When the Lock input is acti-
vated, the setting of the pre-
set values is inhibited.
When the Lock input is acti-
vated, the setting of the pre-
set values and the pro-
gramming are both inhibit-
ed.

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7.8.3.2 Submenu for Output operations
Submenu for determining
the operation of the outputs.
Output operation
(§ 17).
Count mode ADDING
Outputs active when count
status ≥preset value
Reset to zero
Count mode SUBTRACTING
Output 1 active when count
status ≤ preset value 1.
Output 2 active when count
status ≤ 0.
Reset to preset 2.
Count mode ADDING with
automatic reset
Output 1 active when count
status ≥preset value 1.
Output 2 (timed signal) ac-
tive when count status =
preset value 2.
Automatic reset to zero
when count status = preset
value 2.
Reset to zero
Count mode SUBTRACTING
with automatic reset
Output 1 active when count
status ≤preset value 1.
Output 2 (timed signal) ac-
tive when count status = 0.
Automatic reset to preset 2
when count status = 0.
Reset to preset 2.
Count mode ADDING with
automatic reset and Batch
counter
Output 2 (timed signal) ac-
tive when main counter =
preset value 2.
Automatic reset to zero
when main counter = preset
2.
Batch counter counts the
number of automatic repeti-
tions of preset 2.
Output 1 active when Batch
counter ≥preset 1.
Manual reset sets both
counters to zero.
Electrical reset sets only
the main counter to zero.
Count mode SUBTRACTING
with automatic reset and
Batch counter
Output 2 (timed signal) ac-
tive when main counter =
zero.
Automatic reset to preset 2
when main counter = zero.
Batch counter counts the
number of automatic repeti-
tions of preset 2.
Output 1 active when Batch
counter ≥preset 1.
Manual reset sets main
counter to preset value 2 ,
batch counter to zero.
Electrical reset only sets
the main counter to preset
value 2.
Count mode ADDING with
automatic reset and Total
counter
Output 2 (timed signal) ac-
tive when main counter =
preset value 2.
Automatic reset to zero
when main counter = preset
value 2.
Total counter counts all the
count pulses from the main
counter.
Output 1 active when total
counter ≥preset value 1
Manual Reset sets both
counters to zero.
Electrical reset sets only
the main counter to zero.

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Count mode SUBTRACTING
with automatic reset and
Total counter
Output 2 (timed signal) active
when main counter = zero.
Automatic reset to preset
value 2 when main counter
= zero.
Total counter counts (sub
from preset value 1) all
count pulses from main
counter.
Output 1 active when Total
counter ≤zero.
Manual reset sets both
counters to the preset val-
ues.
Electrical reset sets only
main counter to preset val-
ue 2.
Tracking Preset mode
When preset 2 is changed
then preset 1 automatically
tracks it.
Reset to zero.
Preset 1 relative to Preset 2.
Tracking Preset mode with
automatic reset
When preset 2 is changed
then preset 1 automatically
tracks it.
Reset to zero.
Automatic reset to zero
when main counter = preset
value 2.
Preset 1 relative to Preset 2.
7.8.3.3 Submenu for configuration
Submenu for matching the
input pulses to the display.
Multiplication factor
can be programmed from
00.0001 to 99.9999 .
The setting 00.0000 will not
be accepted.
Division factor
can be programmed from
00.0001 to 99.9999 .
A setting < 01.0000 will not
be accepted.
Decimal point setting
(only optical function)
0 no decimal place
0.0 1 decimal place
0.00 2 decimal places
0.000 3 decimal places
0.0000 4 decimal places
0.00000 5 decimal places
Set value
Set value can be pro-
grammed from -999999 to
999999.
A previously programmed
decimal point will be dis-
played.
7.8.3.4 Submenu for reset mode
Submenu for setting the re-
set mode.
Reset mode
Manual reset (reset key)
and electrical reset (reset
input).
No reset possible
(reset key and reset input
inhibited).
Only electrical reset possi-
ble (reset input).
Only manual reset possible
(reset key).
Electrical Reset:
Always resets only the main counter.
Manual Reset:
Resets the main counter (ACTUAL) and
auxiliary counters (BATCH or TOTAL),
if the value of the main counter or the
value of an auxiliary counters is shown
on the display.
7.8.3.5 Preset 1
§ 7.9.5.5 .
7.8.3.6 Preset 2
§ 7.9.5.6 .

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7.8.4 Tacho/Frequency meter
7.8.4.1 Submenu for the Signal and Con-
trol inputs
Submenu for programming
the signal and control in-
puts.
Input polarity
PNP: switching to Plus
for all inputs in common.
NPN: switching to 0 V
for all inputs in common.
Filter for signal inputs INP
A and INP B
maximum count frequency.
Damped to approx. 30 Hz
(for control with mechanical
contacts).
Input mode Frequency
measurement
(§ 16).
Simple frequency meas-
urement
INP A: Frequency input.
INP B: no function.
Differential measurement
[A – B]
INP A: Frequency input A.
INP B: Frequency input B.
Total measurement [A + B]
INP A: Frequency input A.
INP B: Frequency input B.
Frequency measurement
with direction detection
[Quad]
INP A: Frequency input 0°.
INP B: Frequency input 90°.
Ratio measurement [A / B]
INP A: Frequency input A.
INP B: Frequency input B.
Percentage differential
measurement
[(A-B) / A in %]
INP A: Frequency input A.
INP B: Frequency input B.
User input 1
User input 2
When the MPI input is acti-
vated the display is “frozen”
and remains “frozen” until
the MPI input is deactivated.
Internally the frequency
meter continues running
(Display store).
When the MPI input is acti-
vated the current frequency
for the preset that has just
been selected will be adopt-
ed as the new preset value
(§ 8.2.2) .
Lock input
When the Lock input is acti-
vated the programming is
inhibited.
When the Lock input is acti-
vated the setting of the pre-
set values is inhibited.
When the Lock input is acti-
vated the setting of the pre-
set values and the pro-
gramming are both inhibit-
ed.
7.8.4.2 Submenu for configuration
Submenu for matching the
input pulses to the display.
Multiplication factor
can be programmed from
00.0001 to 99.9999 .The set-
ting 00.0000 will not be ac-
cepted.
Division factor
can be programmed from
01.0000 to 99.9999 .
A setting < 01.0000 will not
be accepted.

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Display mode
Calculation and display of the
frequency / speed in 1/sec.
Calculation and display of the
frequency / speed in 1/min.
Decimal point setting
(determines the resolution)
0 no decimal place
0.0 1 decimal place
0.00 2 decimal places
0.000 3 decimal places
Moving average
Moving average calculated
over
AVG 2 2 measurements
AVG 5 5 measurements
AVG 10 10 measurements
AVG 20 20 measurements
OFF no average
Start delay
Programmable from 00.0 up
to 99.9 sec.
At the start of a measure-
ment the measurement re-
sults within this time-period
are ignored.
Waiting time
Programmable from 00.1 up
to 99.9 sec.
This value specifies how
much time should elapse,
after the last valid edge, be-
fore zero is to be displayed.
7.8.4.3 Preset 1
§ 7.9.5.5 .
7.8.4.4 Preset 2
§ 7.9.5.6 .
7.8.5 Timer
7.8.5.1 Submenu for the Signal and Con-
trol inputs
Submenu for programming
the signal and control in-
puts.
Input polarity
PNP: switching to Plus for
all inputs in common.
NPN: switching to 0 V for all
inputs in common.
Filter for signal inputs
INP A and INP B
for electronic control of the
signal inputs.
for mechanical control of
the signal inputs (for control
with mechanical contacts).
Input mode Time meas-
urement
(§ 15).
Start: Edge to INP A.
Stop: Edge to INP B.
Start: 1. Edge to INP B.
Stop: 2. Edge to INP B.
Timing can only be con-
trolled via the Gate input.
INP A and INP B have no
function.
The timer is reset by means
of a RESET and then starts
timing again (to zero when
adding, to preset 2 when
subtracting).
Timing is stopped with add-
ing operations when preset
2 is reached.
Timing is stopped with sub-
tracting operations when
zero is reached.
A RESET during the timing
process also causes this to
stop.
INP A and INP B: no func-
tion.
With AUTO: no output operations with
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User input 1
User input 2
When the MPI input is acti-
vated the display is “frozen”
and remains “frozen” until
the MPI input is deactivated.
Internally the preset timer
continues counting.
When the MPI input is acti-
vated the current count val-
ue for the preset that has
just been selected will be
adopted as the new preset
value
(§ 8.2.2).
When the MPI input is acti-
vated the preset counter
will be set to the value spec-
ified in the parameter SETPT
(§ 8.3).
Lock input
When the Lock input is acti-
vated the programming is
inhibited.
When the Lock input is acti-
vated the setting of the pre-
set values is inhibited.
When the Lock input is acti-
vated the setting of the pre-
set values and the pro-
gramming is both inhibited.
7.8.5.2 Submenu for output operations
Submenu for determining
the operation of the outputs.
Output operation
(§ 17).
Count mode ADDING
Outputs active when count
status ≥preset value.
Reset to zero.
Count mode SUBTRACTING
Output 1 active when count
status ≤preset value 1.
Output 2 active when count
status ≤ 0.
Reset to preset 2.
Count mode ADDING with
automatic reset
Output 1 active when count
status ≥preset value 1.
Output 2 (timed signal) ac-
tive when count status =
preset value 2.
Automatic reset to zero
when count status = preset
value 2.
Reset to zero.
Count mode SUBTRACTING
with automatic reset
Output 1 active when count
status ≤preset value 1.
Output 2 (timed signal) ac-
tive when count status = 0.
Automatic reset to preset 2
when count status = 0.
Reset to preset 2.
Count mode ADDING with
automatic reset and Batch
counter
Output 2 (timed signal) ac-
tive when main counter =
preset value 2.
Automatic reset to zero when
main counter = preset 2.
Batch counter counts the
number of automatic repeti-
tions of preset 2.
Output 1 active when Batch
counter ≥preset 1.
Manual reset sets both
counters to zero.
Electrical reset sets only
the main counter to zero.
Count mode SUBTRACTING

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with automatic reset and
Batch counter
Output 2 (timed signal) ac-
tive when main counter =
zero.
Automatic reset to preset 2
when main counter = zero.
Batch counter counts the
number of automatic repeti-
tions of preset 2.
Output 1 active when batch
counter ≥Preset 1.
Manual reset sets main
counter to preset value 2
and batch counter to zero.
Electronic reset only sets
the main counter to preset
value 2.
Count mode ADDING with
automatic reset and Total
counter
Output 2 (timed signal) ac-
tive when main counter =
preset value 2.
Automatic reset to zero
when main counter = preset
value 2.
Total counter counts all the
count pulses from the main
counter.
Output 1 active when total
counter ≥preset value 1.
Manual Reset sets both
counters to zero.
Electrical reset sets only
the main counter to zero.
Count mode SUBTRACTING
with automatic reset and
Total counter
Output 2 (timed signal) ac-
tive when main counter =
zero.
Automatic reset to preset
value 2 when main counter
= zero.
Total counter counts (sub
from preset value 1) all
count pulses from main
counter.
Output 1 active when Total
counter ≤zero.
Manual reset sets both
counters to the preset val-
ues.
Electrical reset sets only
main counter to preset val-
ue 2.
Tracking Preset mode
When preset 2 is changed
then preset 1 automatically
tracks it.
Reset to zero.
Preset 1 relative to Preset 2.
Tracking Preset mode with
automatic reset
When preset 2 is changed
then preset 1 automatically
tracks it.
Reset to zero.
Automatic reset to zero
when main counter = preset
value 2.
Preset 1 relative to Preset 2.
7.8.5.3 Submenu for configuration
Submenu for matching the
input pulses to the display.
Unit of time
Seconds
Decimal point setting de-
termines the resolution.
Minutes
Decimal point setting de-
termines the resolution.
Hours
Decimal point setting de-
termines the resolution.
Hrs. Min. Sec
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0 no decimal place
0.0 1 decimal place
0.00 2 decimal places
0.000 3 decimal places
Set value
Set value can be pro-
grammed from 000000 to
999999.
A previously programmed
decimal point will be dis-
played.
7.8.5.4 Submenu for reset mode
Submenu for setting the re-
set mode
Reset mode
Manual reset (reset key)
and electrical reset (reset
input)
No reset possible
(reset key and reset input
inhibited).
Only electrical reset possi-
ble (reset input).
Only manual reset possible
(reset key).
Electrical Reset:
Always resets only the main counter.
Manual Reset:
Resets the main counter (ACTUAL) and
auxiliary counters (BATCH or TOTAL),
if the value of the main counter or the
value of an auxiliary coun
ters is shown
on the display.
7.8.5.5 Submenu for Preset 1
Submenu Preset 1.
Preset 1 ON/OFF
Preset 1 on.
Preset 1 off and no function.
Output signal
ADD mode output operations:
permanent signal at Output
1, becomes active when
count ≥Preset 1.
SUB mode output operations:
permanent signal at Out-
put 1, becomes active when
count ≤Preset 1.
ADD mode output operations:
permanent signal at Output
1, becomes passive when
count ≥Preset 1.
SUB mode output operations:
permanent signal at Output
1, becomes passive when
count ≤Preset 1.
ADD mode output operations:
timed signal at Output 1,
becomes active when count
≥Preset 1 (activation only in
positive direction).
SUB mode output operations:
timed output at Output 1,
becomes active when count
≤Preset 1 (activation only in
negative direction).
ADD mode output operations:
timed signal at Output 1,
becomes passive when
count ≥Preset 1 (deactiva-
tion only in positive direc-
tion).
SUB mode output operations:
timed output at Output 1,
becomes passive when
count ≤Preset 1 (deactiva-
tion only in negative direc-
tion).
ADD mode output operations:
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comes active with positive
direction and when count ≥
Preset 1 and subsequently
active with negative direction
and when count ≤ Preset 1.
SUB mode output operations:
timed signal at Output 1,
becomes active with nega-
tive direction and when
count ≤Preset 1 and subse-
quently active with positive
direction and when count ≥
Preset 1.
ADD mode output operations:
timed signal at Output1, be-
comes passive with positive
direction and when count ≥
Preset 1 and subsequently
passive with negative direc-
tion and when count ≤ Pre-
set 1.
SUB mode output operations:
timed output at Output 1,
becomes passive with nega-
tive direction and when
count ≤Preset 1 and subse-
quently passive with positive
direction and when count ≥
Preset 1.
Duration of timed signal of
Output 1
programmable from 00.01
to 99.99 sec.
Timed signal is post-
triggered.
7.8.5.6 Submenu for Preset 2
Output signal
ADD mode output operations:
permanent signal at Output
2, becomes active when
count ≥Preset 2.
SUB mode output operations:
permanent signal at Output
2, becomes active when
count ≤zero.
ADD mode output operations:
permanent signal at Output
2, becomes passive when
count ≥Preset 2.
SUB mode output operations:
permanent signal at Output
2, becomes passive when
count ≤zero.
ADD mode output operations:
timed signal at Output 2,
becomes active when count
≥Preset 2 (activation only in
positive direction).
SUB mode output operations:
timed signal at Output 2,
becomes active when count
≤zero (activation only in
negative direction).
ADD mode output operations:
timed signal at Output 2, be-
comes passive when count ≥
Preset 2 (deactivation only in
positive direction).
SUB mode output operations:
timed signal at Output 2,
becomes passive when
count ≤zero (deactivation
only in negative direction).
ADD mode output operations:
timed signal at Output 2,
becomes active with positive
direction and when count ≥
Preset 2 and subsequently
with negative direction and
when count ≤Preset 2.
SUB mode output operations:
timed signal at Output 2,
becomes active with nega-
tive direction and when
count ≤zero and subse-
quently with positive direc-
tion and when count ≥zero.
ADD mode output operations:
timed signal at Output 2,
becomes passive with posi-
tive direction and when
count ≥Preset 2 and subse-
quently with negative direc-
tion and when count ≤Pre-
set 2 .
SUB mode output operations:
timed signal at Output 2,
becomes passive with nega-
tive direction and when
count ≤zero and subse-

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quently with positive direc-
tion and when count ≥zero.
Duration of timed signal of
Output 2
programmable from 00.01
to 99.99 sec.
Timed signal is post-
triggered.
Active:
Relays are activated when the preset
value is reached.
Passive:
Relays becomes de-energized when
the preset value is reached.
Timed outputs that have started are
not aborted by a RESET.
8Operation
8.1 Switching the display during oper-
ation
Pressing the DOWN key or
the UP key once causes the
name of the currently se-
lected display function to be
displayed for 2 sec. If within
this time the DOWN key or
the UP key is pressed a sec-
ond time, then the display
switches to the next or pre-
vious display function. This
is confirmed by displaying
the new name for a period
of 2 sec. After 2 sec the
count value that corre-
sponds to the selected dis-
play function is displayed.
Main counter.
Batch counter.
Total counter.
Preset 1.
Preset 2.
8.2 Setting the presets
8.2.1 Setting via front keys
Using the UP key or the DOWN key, select
the preset to be changed, either PRES1 or
PRES2 (§ 8.1).
Select the decade using the
RIGHT key or the LEFT key.
The corresponding decade
flashes.
Set the count value using
the UP key or the DOWN
key.
The new setting is accepted
either by pressing the
ENTER key or after a period
of 2 sec.
Preset setting is inhibited if the lock
function for the presets is active (Pa-
rameter LOC.INP set to PRESET or
PRG.PRE and keypad lock input
LOCK active).
8.2.2 Teach Function
1. In the programming menu, programme
MPI input 1 or MPI input 2 (MP.INP.1 /
MP.INP.2) to TEACH.
2. In operating mode, select the preset to be
changed PRES1 or PRES2.
3. In operating mode, briefly activate MPI in-
put 1 or MPI input 2 (NPN or PNP input
logic).
The current count value will be adopted
as the new preset value.
§ 9 "Error messages".
The preset value can subsequently
be further modified via the keypad.
If preset entry is inhibited (§ 8.2.1
"note"), then the Teach Function is
also locked out.
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8.2.3 Teach-In with tracking presets
If a tracking (trailing) preset (TRAIL or
TR.AR) has been programmed, the value for
Preset 2 can be set either via the keypad or
via the Teach-In function.
However the value for Preset 1 must be en-
tered via the keypad. In this instance, it is
not possible to use the Teach-In function.
With output operations ADD.BAT,
SUB.BAT, ADD.TOT, SUB.TOT, TRAIL
and TR.AR, the Teach-In function is
not available for Preset 1.
8.3 Set Function
The pulse counter and the timer can be set
to a value by means of the Set function.
1. In the programming menu, programme
MPI Input 1 or MPI Input 2 (MP.INP1 /
MP.INP2) to SET.
2. In the programming menu, set the pa-
rameter SETPT to the desired value.
3. In operating mode, briefly activate MPI in-
put 1 or MPI input 2 (NPN or PNP input
logic).
For add. output operations the pulse
counter or timer will be set to the SETPT
value.
For sub. output operations the pulse
counter or timer will be set to the differ-
ence between the value of Preset 2 and
the value of SETPT.
§ 9 "Error messages".
8.4 Default Parameters
Note
Three default parameter sets have
been permanently stored; these can
be adapted as required.
With each acknowledgment of the
parameter sets, all parameters will
be reset to the values listed in the
table.
8.4.1 Entry into the default setting
Simultaneously press the
UP key and the DOWN key
for 3 sec.
The security prompt appears
in the display.
Programming can be exited
again using the ENTER key.
Press the UP key or the
DOWN key to continue with
the programming.
The security prompt YES ap-
pears in the display.
Enter the default menu by
pressing the ENTER key.
The parameter set last pro-
grammed appears in the dis-
play.
8.4.2 Selecting the parameter sets
The parameter sets are se-
lected using the UP key and
the DOWN key.
Default parameter set 1.
Default parameter set 2.
Default parameter set 3.
8.4.3 Accepting the setting
M Pressing the ENTER key
accepts the current setting
and returns to the operating
mode.
The text SAVE is shown in the
display for 2 sec.