An operating time counter is an electrical device used to monitor and record the amount of time that a device or machine is running or turned on. It is a useful tool in the electrical industry that helps track the operating time of various electrical equipment and can be used for energy management and maintenance purposes. Monitoring machine operating time is an important element of production management and maintaining equipment in perfect technical condition.
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How does the work time counter work?
A machine operating time counter is a device used to monitor the operating time of machines or entire installations. Its use allows for precise counting of working hours based on the counting of received electronic or mechanical impulses generated by the supervised device. Modern models are equipped with an LCD display, which allows not only accurate recording of working time, but also ongoing monitoring of results. The built-in memory allows you to save its readings and then use this data for statistical purposes and for planning renovations or maintenance works.
What is the working time counter useful for?
Machine working time counter is used in various industries. In production halls, it plays an important role in controlling the operating time of machines and installations. It allows you to avoid interruptions in production because it allows you to plan maintenance or renovations at appropriate time intervals. Thanks to precise monitoring of working time, you can track the wear and tear of individual machine elements and plan their replacement so that they have the least impact on the plant's operation.
Their use is also important when it comes to avoiding costly failures and, consequently, maintaining constant efficiency and continuity of production. In a broader perspective, the machine's operating time counter is an important resource and production management tool, contributing to increasing the company's competitiveness on the market.
Types of work time counters
Work time counters available in various variants. The choice of a specific solution should depend on the specific application and needs of a given plant. Individual counters may offer, for example, the ability to be reset, which allows the user to set the sequence of activities and monitor operating time in specific cycles. Whether the work time counter will work in a specific application largely depends on the selection of the appropriate type of device. It could be:
- electronic working time counter;
- mechanical working time counter;
- work time counter with wireless communication (allows easy connection to the IT system to process collected data);
- programmable operating time counter (useful for more advanced measurements);
- working time counter with the function of recording operators' working time.
Working time counters at the Onninen wholesaler
As the operating time counter can largely influence the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire plant, it is important to choose a high-quality model tailored to current needs. That's why at the Onninen electrical wholesaler , we only offer devices from reputable suppliers. We recommend to our clients, among others: the following models:
F&F MAX-MB-LG-4HI
Thanks to four external channels , the F&F operating time counter with 4-channel MAX-MB-LG-4HI allows you to monitor the operation of several devices at the same time. Compatibility with the Modbus RTU protocol allows for seamless connection with industrial applications - e.g. SCADA systems. The operator can also use the alarm option warning against various irregularities in the operation of the supervised equipment.
ETI HM-10
Ease of installation allows you to install the ETI HM-1 work time counter anywhere. Thanks to this, this model can work with various industrial applications. The built-in self-calibration system ensures high measurement precision. Importantly, the device is also highly resistant to atmospheric and mechanical factors, which allows it to be used in plants with aggressive environments.
The machine operating time counter is an important element of the industrial machinery operating time monitoring system. Thanks to the ability to calculate man-hours, it allows users to control machine operating time, plan maintenance and avoid breakdowns. The variety of types of meters available on the market means that the investor can choose a model that is ideally suited to specific needs and specific applications.