Counters are essential for monitoring, measuring and controlling events, pulses and time-based processes in industrial automation. Charter Controls supplies both digital and mechanical counters from GIC and Hugo Muller, available in panel-mount and DIN-rail configurations. GIC offers one of the most comprehensive ranges, covering electronic, preset, totalising and hour-meter types for OEM and control-panel applications.
🔧 Technical Highlights:
- Types: digital preset counters, totalisers, hour meters, electromechanical and mechanical reset types
- Mounting: DIN rail, panel mount (48×48 mm, 72×72 mm and 24×48 mm formats)
- Display: high-contrast LCD or LED displays (digital), mechanical 5–7 digit indicators on non-powered units
- Inputs: contact, NPN/PNP transistor, or AC/DC voltage pulse input (model dependent)
- Supply voltage: from 12 V DC to 240 V AC depending on variant
- Output: relay, transistor or solid-state outputs for control signalling (on preset types)
- Accuracy: high-count speed options up to 10 kHz (digital models)
- Compliance: CE and RoHS certified for industrial environments
✅ Benefits:
- Reliable event, cycle and hour tracking in automated systems
- Wide input compatibility for sensors, switches and PLC signals
- Clear, easy-to-read displays for operator visibility
- Compact form factors for space-limited control panels
- Long service life and maintenance-free operation
🚀 Applications:
- Machine cycle counting and production monitoring
- Running-time indication for motors and pumps
- Process and batch counting in packaging and assembly
- Maintenance scheduling and service interval logging
- Energy, flow and movement monitoring in automation systems
GIC and Hugo Muller counters combine accuracy, reliability and flexibility — supporting engineers with dependable solutions for timing, counting and monitoring across all industrial sectors.