Veeder Root Series C342 Self Powered LCD Display HV Input Technical Manual

Introduction

Your Veeder-Root brand Series C342 panel instrument is powered by an internal lithium
battery, features an 8 digit LCD display and is housed in a ultra compact 1/32 DIN
package. An IEC IP65 rated front panel is suitable for washdown environments.

All models feature signal and remote-reset inputs capable of accepting the high voltage AC
or DC impulses They can be applied in much the same manner as electromechanical
devices of similar voltage rating, but have the inherent life and reliability benefits of modern
electronic design.

This product has been configured at the factory to perform one of the following functions:
Count Totalizer, Time Totalizer (Hours:Minutes:Seconds), or Time Totalizer (Hours, 1/100
resolution).

The following pages of the manual will
provide information on proper panel
mounting of the device, terminal layout
and wiring instructions, as well as an
overview of the basic operating functions
of the unit. Also included are the key
product specifications, warranty
procedures, and ordering information
should you require additional units.

Models Covered in this Manual

Technical Manual
702084-0001

C342-0474 Totalizer: Accumulates and displays

counted pulses. Total can be reset via front
panel button (may be disabled) or remote
reset terminals.

C342-1474 Time Totalizer: Accumulates time in
the format Hours:Minutes:Seconds. Can be
reset via front panel button (may be disabled)
or remote reset terminals.

C342-2474 Time Totalizer: Accumulates time in
hours with 1/100 resolution. Can be reset via
front panel button (may be disabled) or
remote reset terminals.

Features

•

Available models include count and time
totalization

•

Unique input circuit accepts 12 to 250 V,
AC/DC, for signal and reset functions

•

Crisp 8 digit LCD display provides easy to
read process values

•

Compact 1/32 DIN bezel and 60mm
behind the panel depth save panel space

•

Internal lithium battery provides long life
and eliminates the need for external power

•

IEC IP65 rated front panel for use in
washdown environments

Other matching C342 models are
available which offer features such as
a 6 digit LED display, quadrature
(bidirectional encoder) input
capability, factory programmed
presets and scale values, and a
message display with alpha numeric
capability. Ask us for more
information regarding the complete
C342 family of products.

Index

Overview

Installation page 2
Terminal Connections page 3

Setup

Front Panel Operation page 3

General

Specifications page 4
Ordering Information page 4
Warranty page 4

Veeder-Root

Series C342
Self Powered
LCD Display
HV Input

brand

OVERVIEW

INSTALLATION

Dimensions

48 mm

VEEDER-ROOT

Energy Conservation Mode

In order to maximize the lifetime of the internal battery the unit is
shipped in a low energy use mode. When in this mode, the display will
appear as shown in the figure below. Prior to use, the unit must be
woke up by pressing the front panel reset key. Please note that the
Energy Conservation Mode can not be reactivated.

24

mm

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SLEEP1NG

45 mm

+0.6 mm

22 mm

+0.3mm

Panel Mounting

Make a panel cutout per the recommended opening illustrated by the
figure above. Place the included gasket over the rear of the unit and
place the unit in the panel cutout. Slide the panel mount bracket into
place over the unit's rear allowing the bracket tabs to engage the
grooves on the case. Continue to push forward until the bracket arm
fits snugly against the panel.

VEEDER-ROOT

Top View

8

mm

2

60
mm

Mounting

Grooves

Bracket Arm