Pulse Counter Channel
A pulse counter channel is available through any Wildeye cable types that contain the "C" code.
Example: WILD-M-R-NACS-NACS
Counter channels are designed to read "pulse output" flow readings from power, water or gas meters. It is designed to accept pulse outputs that are either "dry contact" or reed-switch type output, or transistor "open collector" or "open-drain" type outputs.
Select the appropriate accessory to attach to your meter or sensor.
For meters/sensors with "bare wire" leads, select the M12 Field Connect accessory to attach to the flying lead. Wildeye M12 "Field Connect" Wiring
For meters/sensors with terminal block connections, use the M12 Bare Wire cable accessory. Wildeye M12 "Bare Wire" Cable Wiring
For detail specifications on the Wildeye counter channel, jump to Counter Channel Details
Wildeye M12 "Field Connect" Wiring
M12 Field Connects are available in 3 different sizes to suit the thickness of the cable coming from your meter/sensor:
ACC-CON-M12-5POS-M-3 - For meters/sensors with output cable thickness 2.5-3.5mm diameter
ACC-CON-M12-5POS-M-6 - For meters/sensors with output cable thickness 4-6mm diameter
ACC-CON-M12-5POS-M-8 - For meters/sensors with output cable thickness 6-8mm diameter
Wildeye M12 "Bare Wire" Cable Wiring
Order part ACC-CAB-M12-M-5 "M12 Bare Wire Cable" for connecting to meter/sensors
Standards Wildeye Pinouts: NACS, NCD and NC
Field Connect pinout for connecting to standard Wildeye cable options NACS, NCD and NC. For a complete list of cable type pinouts click here.
Standards Wildeye Pinouts: NCCS5, NCCS
Field Connect pinout for connecting to standard Wildeye cable options NCCS5 and NCCS. For a complete list of cable type pinouts click here.
Standards Wildeye Pinouts: MCCD
Field Connect pinout for connecting to standard Wildeye cable option MCCD. For a complete list of cable type pinouts click here.
Counter Channel Details
Counter channels are designed to read "pulse output" flow readings from power, water or gas meters. It is designed to accept pulse outputs that are either "dry contact" or reed-switch type output, or transistor "open collector" or "open-drain" type outputs.
General Characteristics of the counter channel:
Maximum 20hz input signal
Minimum 25ms pulse width
1M ohm pullup to 2.8V
Tolerant to 30V permanent over-voltage accidentally applied to the counter input.
Diagram of typical counter channel connected to a dry contact or reed switch: