Bulletin PC-LCT216
Series LCT216 Timer/Counter/Tachometer
Specifications - Installation and Operating Instructions
LOVE CONTROLS DIVISION
DWYER INSTRUMENTS INC.
P.O. BOX 338 - MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA 46361, U.S.A.
Phone: 219/879-8000 www.love-controls.com
Fax: 219/872-9057 e-mail:love@love-controls.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Model Number Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installation 3
Panel Cutout Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Front Panel Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Timer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Parameter Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Timing Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Counter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Counter Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Counter Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Tachometer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Tachometer Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Tachometer Output Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Mixed Timer / Counter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Mixed Timer / Counter Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
DIP Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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MODEL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION
LCT216
Power Supply
1 = 100 to 240 VAC
Output Type
0 = Transistor
Communications
0 = None
1 = Relay
GETTING STARTED
1. Install the control as described on page 4.
2. Wire your control following the instructions on page 5. Please read the Precautions
section located at the end of this manual before wiring the control.
INSTALLATION
Mount the instrument in a location that will not be subject to excessive temperature, shock,
or vibration. All models are designed for mounting in an enclosed panel.
Select the position desired for the instrument on the panel. Prepare the panel by cutting
and deburring the required opening per the panel cut out dimensions listed below. Follow
the mounting instructions listed on page 4. Lastly, wire the controller per the appropriate
wiring diagram listed on page 5.
Physical Dimensions
Panel Cut Out
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MOUNTING METHOD
Step 1: From the front of the panel, slide the controller housing through the cut out. The
housing gasket should be against the housing flange before installing.
Step 2: Slide the mounting collar over the housing from the rear of the panel.
Step 3: Push the mounting collar forward until the bracket stops at the panel wall.
Step 4: Insert and tighten the screws on the bracket to secure the controller in place.
(The screw torque should be 0.8 kgf-cm).
Mounting Bracket Installation
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WIRING
Terminal Identification
Input Connections
NPN
PNP
Multi-Function Input PIN
Counter
CP1
CP2
Reset1
Reset2
Timer
Gate
Reset1
Start
Tachometer
CP1
Reset1
Timer &
Counter
CP1
Gate
Reset1
Start
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FRONT KEY FUNCTIONS
Key functions are as follows:
MODE: Pressing the Mode key advances the display to the next menu
item and saves any changed parameter values.
UP ARROW: Increments a value or changes a menu item. If pressed while
in the home display, the set point value will be increased.
DOWN ARROW: Decrements a value or changes a menu item. If
pressed while in the home display, the set point value will be decreased.
LEFT ARROW: Changes the selected digit to the left. This is used to
quickly change set point values for large values.
RESET: Clear and reset the PV display.
LOCK: Press to enter secure mode. See Security Feature section for
more information.
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