Digital and Mechanical Hour Run Meters provide precise monitoring of machine operating time, helping engineers track maintenance intervals, equipment usage, and service scheduling. Available in both electronic (digital) and electromechanical (mechanical) versions, these meters are designed for long-term reliability in control panels, generators, compressors, and industrial machinery. Charter Controls supplies a full range of hour counters from trusted brands, combining robust design, easy installation, and consistent performance in demanding environments.
🔧 Technical Highlights:
- Display types: Digital LCD display (electronic) or mechanical 7-digit roller counter (electromechanical)
- Supply voltage: Models available for 12 V DC, 24 V DC, 110 V AC, 230 V AC and multi-voltage ranges
- Counting range: Up to 99,999.99 hours (digital) or 99,999.9 hours (mechanical)
- Resolution: 0.01 h or 0.1 h increments for high accuracy
- Mounting options: Panel-mount, DIN-rail, or surface-mount versions
- Input type: Direct voltage, pulse or potential-free contact inputs
- Memory retention: Non-volatile memory or mechanical retention without battery
- Protection rating: IP52–IP65 front protection depending on model
- Certifications: CE, UKCA and RoHS compliant
✅ Benefits:
- Accurately records equipment operating time for maintenance planning
- Available in digital or mechanical versions to suit all control applications
- No battery required — maintains total count through power interruptions
- Compact, rugged design for easy installation in control panels
- Reliable, maintenance-free operation with long mechanical or electronic life
🚀 Applications:
- Industrial machinery and automation systems
- Generators, compressors and pumps
- HVAC equipment and building management systems
- Control panels and OEM installations
- Maintenance monitoring and service scheduling
Digital and mechanical hour run meters provide dependable time measurement for preventive maintenance and usage tracking — combining reliability, simplicity and precision, available from Charter Controls with verified UK stock and full technical support.
FAQs
- Q: What’s the main difference between digital and mechanical hour meters?
A: Mechanical meters use a synchronous motor or electromagnetic counter for direct display, while digital versions use electronic pulse counting with LCD output and optional data retention. - Q: Do hour meters retain time count after power loss?
A: Yes — both mechanical and digital types store the recorded hours permanently, even when disconnected from power.