TECHNICAL MANUAL
200852
Count Advanced
3 PRESET COUNTER
with BATCHING
and TOTALIZER
MAX count Advanced is a Powerful three preset
counter with a presettable Batch Counter and a
Background Totalizer. MAX features guided
programming using English prompts for easy setup
and operation. MAX is clearly the best choice for
industrial counting applications.
FEATURES
• Simultaneous Counter , T otalizer , and
Batching
• “ON THE FL Y” Preset Programming
• A-B, A+B and Quadrature operation
• Three Preset, Six Decade Main Counter
• Six Decade Start count Preset
• Six Decade Single Preset Batch Counter
• Six Decade Background T ot alizer
• 4 Wire / 2 Wire RS-485 Provides LOCAL
and REMOTE process Control Capability
Modbus RTU protocol
• COUNTER RESET , STOP / HOLD input s
• BA TCH / TOTAL RESET input
• OUTPUT CONTROL input
• Non-Volatile Memory (FRAM) for Counters
& Programmed parameters
• Built In Self- Diagnostics
• Eight Alpha Numeric,14 Segments LED
display
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
• DC to 40kHz Operation
• Programmable Input Logic (x1,x2, or x4)
• Five Decade Calibrator
• Three Relay and Three Transistor Outputs
• 10Amp Relay Contact Rating
• Programmable Relay Hold Time xx.xx sec
• +12VDC @ 175mA Transducer Supply
• 85-265 V AC Operation (12VDC Optional)
INDEX TO CONTENTS
Overview p. 2,3
Specification p. 4
Front Panel Controls p. 5
Programming p. 6 - 11
Applications p. 12 - 13
Installation p. 14 - 16
Serial Communication Overview p. 17
Serial Interface Protocol p. 18 - 25
Ordering Information p. 26
SPECIFICATIONS ...
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Input Power: 85-265 VAC, 50-60Hz, 20 VA
12 VDC @ 0.5 A. Optional
Accessory Supply: 12 VDC @ 175 mA.
Main Counter:
Range: 6 Decades
Presets: 3 Individual with 6 decade range
Operation: A-B, A+B, Quadrature
Reset Input: External and front panel
Count Rate: 40 kHz internal
(40kHz external input frequency
with x1 logic)
(20 kHz external input frequency
with x2 logic)
(10 kHz external input frequency
with x4 logic)
Calibrator:
Range: 5 Decade, 0.0001 to 9.9999
Operation: Calibrates Main Counter and
totalizer
Totalizer:
Range: 6 Decade
Operation: Totalizes calibrated input counts
Batch Counter:
Range: 6 Decade
Presets: 1 with 6 Decade range
Operation: Count UP by detecting Auto
Resets of main counter.
Output: Programmable assignment
Signal A and B Inputs:
Input Frequency: DC to 40kHz,
(40kHz external input frequency
with x1 logic)
(20 kHz external input frequency
with x2 logic)
(10 kHz external input frequency
with x4 logic)
Input Type: Single ended, Current Source
Input Logic: x1,x2,x4
Input High Level: 3.25 VDC min.
Input Low Level: 1.75 VDC max.
Input Impedance: 1.0 kΩ to common
Input current: 3.25mA. steady state
Input Response: 10µs. min high and low time
Control Inputs:
Input Frequency: DC to 20Hz Max. each input.
RESET input 100Hz response
Input Type: Single ended, current sinking
Input Logic: Both edge & Level sensitive as
defined by input use
Input High Level: 10VDC min. to 20 VDC max.
Input Low Level: 0 VDC min. to 2 VDC max.
Input Impedance: 4.7 kΩ pullup to +12 Vdc
Input Current: 2.5 mA. Steady state
Input Response: 25 ms. make and break time
Display:
Decades: Eight Alpha Numeric, 0.4" red LED
Annunciators: Three Annunciators RUN, SET, PGM
Decimal Point: User programmable
Range: x.xxxxx to xxxxxx
Keyboard: Sealed tactile feel, 6 positions
Program Security: Program LOCK for lines 3-39
Control Outputs:
Type: 3 Solid State,
100mA sink max., 24 VDC max.
Optional: 3 SPDT Relays, rated
10Amp 30VDC/270VAC Resistive
Serial Interface:
Type: RS-485 compatible (4 or 2
wire options with modbus support)
Baud Rate: Selectable; 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600
Data: Binary
Format: 1 START Bit, 8 Bit data , 1 ST OP Bit
Protocol: ModBus RTU
I.D. Number: Programmable 1 to 32: Allows
multidrop systems.
Diagnostics:
Test 0: Keyboard Test
Test 1: FRAM Test
Test 2: Input Test
Test 3: Output Test
Test 4: Display Test
Test 5: Flash Memory Test
Test 6: Date Code Test
Test 7: Serial I/O Test
Test 8: Return to Factory Programming
Mechanical:
Enclosure Plastic Moulded
2.0” High x 4.0 Wide x 5.56”Deep
Cutout 1.77”[ 45mm] x 3.62” [92mm]
Panel Thickness 1/16” to 1/4”
Panel Depth 5.68” Minimum
Weight 0.68 lb [308 gm]
Environmental:
Operating Temp: -15°C to +65°C
Storage Temp: -30°C to +85°C
Ambient Humidity: 90% and noncondensing
Controller Error Codes
1. Low AC Line Voltage ( Displays LOW AC)
2. Input Frequency Too fast (Displays FREQ MAX)
Pess To clear Error Code
FRAM Error Codes
1. Run Mode parameters corrupted (FRUNFAIL).
2. Program Mode parameters corrupted (FPGMFAIL).
Note: Power cycle to clear the FRAM error
PROGRAMMING ...
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RUN MODE:
LINE FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
S COUNT VALUE Indicates current Count
1 BA TCH COUNT V ALUE Indicates current Batch Count. Conditional: Batch Counter (line 12)
must be ‘ON’.
2 TOT AL COUNT V ALUE Indicates current T ot alizer Count. Conditional: Totalizer (line 13)
must be ‘ON’).
SETUP MODE: SETUP MODE (inhibited by the PRESET LOCK being ‘ON’)
3 STAR T COUNT Numeric V alue for “set to a number”. Conditional: Direction (line 10)
must be ‘Down’.
4 PRESET 1 Numeric value for Preset 1. Conditional: P1 (line 23) must have
assignment.
5 PRESET 2 Numeric value for Preset 2. Conditional: P2 (line 24) must have
assignment.
6 PRESET 3 Numeric value for Preset 3. Conditional: P2 (line 25) must have
assignment.
7 BA TCH PRESET Numeric value for Batch Preset. Conditional: Batch Counter (line
12) must be ‘ON’ and Batch Preset (line 26) must have assignment.
PROGRAM MODE
3 STAR T COUNT Numeric value for “Set to a number” (for Count Down mode only).
4 PRESET 1 Numeric value of Preset 1.
5 PRESET 2 Numeric value of Preset 2.
6 PRESET 3 Numeric value of Preset 3.
7 BA TCH PRESET Numeric V alue for Batch Preset.
8 CORRECTION CONSTANT Numeric constant for inputs A & B. See p age-12.
PROGRAMMING ...
9 INPUT MODE Selects A-B, A+B X1 for open collector or contact inputs;
Selects A-B, A+B X2 or Quadrature X2, X4 for open collector inputs
10 COUNT DIRECTION Select “reset to zero” for UP or “set to number” for DOWN
11 DECIMAL POINT Decimal point position for Count, Total Count, and Presets.
12 BATCH COUNTER Select ON or OFF
13 TOTALIZER Select ON or OFF
14 FRONT PANEL RESET Select ON or OFF
15 PRESET LOCK Select ON or OFF. Affects entry into SETUP mode
16 COUNTER RETENTION Select ON or OFF (Saves count value during power outages).
17 RESET TYPE Select open collector or contact closure input types
18 STOP / HOLD MODE Select STOP count or Display HOLD function via external input.
19 BATCH / TOT AL RESET MODE Select BATCH reset or TOTALIZER reset functions via external input
20 OUTPUT 1 Select latched or pulsed operation for output 1
21 OUTPUT 2 Select latched or pulsed operation for output 2
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22 OUTPUT 3 Select latched or pulsed operation for output 3
23 P1 ASSIGNMENT Assign output operations to Preset 1
24 P2 ASSIGNMENT Assign output operations to Preset 2
25 P3 ASSIGNMENT Assign output operations to Preset 3
26 BA TCH PRESET ASGMNT Assign output operations to Batch Preset.
27 RESET INPUT ASGMNT Assign output operations to Reset Input
28 OUTPUT CONTROL ASGMNT Assign output operations to Output control input.
29 BAUD RA TE Selects OFF,1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600 baud.
30 ID NUMBER Serial ID Number. Programs unit serial ID. (01 - 32)