Laureate™ Digital Stopwatch & Timer

• Times single events from 1 µs to 999,999 hrs
• Timing resolution to 0.2 µs
• Selectable display of single event time or accumulated time of all events
• 6-digit red or green LED display
• Selectable H, M or S decimal format
• Selectable HH.MM.SS clock format
• Inputs from NPN or PNP proximity switches, contact closures, digital logic, magnetic pickups down to 12 mV, or AC inputs up to 250 Vac
• Triggers on positive or negative pulse edges
• External controls for reset, meter hold and decimal points
• Isolated 5, 10 or 24 Vdc excitation output to power sensors
• Universal AC power, 85-264 Vac
• NEMA 4X, 1/8 DIN case
• Certified to UL 61010C-1 (UL mark), EN 61010-1 (CE mark), and RoHS
  Options:
• Low voltage power: 10-48 Vdc or 12-32 Vac
• 2 or 4 output relays, electromechanical or solid state
• 1 or 2 isolated analog outputs: 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-10V, -10 to +10V
• Serial communications: RS232, RS485, Modbus RS485, USB, USB-to-RS485 converter

The Laureate stopwatch meter is designed to time single events, such as sporting events or processes, which produce start and stop pulses. It can also time the width of a single pulse. Highest resolution is 0.2 µs, since timing is achieved by counting 5.5 MHz clock pulses. For long intervals, the display is updated continuously during timing. Laureate™ stopwatch timers use the FR dual-channel signal conditioner and Standard counter main board.

• A-A Stopwatch Mode. Time can be measured between a start pulse and a stop pulse, both on Channel A, from either the positive or negative edges.
   
• A-B Stopwatch Mode. Time can also be measured between a start pulse on Channel A (positive or negative edge) and a stop pulse on Channel B (positive or negative edge). This mode allows inputs from different sources. In addition, the A and B inputs can be tied together to start the stopwatch with one polarity and stop it with the other polarity.

Display. The event time (Item #1) may be displayed H, M or S format with six-digit resolution. The longest single-event timing interval is 999,999 hours. The highest resolution is 0.2 µs. The event time may also be displayed in HH.MM.SS clock format with 1 s resolution. The stopwatch display is updated during timing at a rate controlled by a gate time, up to 25/s. It is reset to zero when the next start pulse occurs. Accumulated time from multiple events (Item #2) is also tracked and may be displayed up to 999,999 hours.

The FR dual-channel signal conditioner board accepts inputs from proximity switches with PNP or NPN output, TTL or CMOS logic, magnetic pickups, contact closures, and other signals from 12 mV to 250 Vac. Jumper selections provide optimum operation for different sensor types and noise conditions. A built-in isolated 5, 10, or 24 Vdc excitation supply can power proximity switches and other sensors, and eliminate the need for an external power supply.

Designed for flexibility. Optional plug-in boards for communications and control include single or dual isolated analog output boards, dual or quad relay boards, and serial communications boards. Laureates may be powered from 85-264 Vac or optionally from 12-32 Vac or 10-48 Vdc. The display is available with red or green LEDs. The 1/8 DIN case meets NEMA 4X (IP65) specifications from the front when panel mounted. Any setup functions and front panel keys can be locked out for simplified usage and security.

Display

Readout
Range
Indicators

6 LED digits, 7-segment, 14.2 mm (.56"), red or green
-999999 to +999999
Four LED lamps

Inputs

Types
  
Grounding
Minimum Signal
Maximum Signal
Noise Filter
Contact Debounce

AC, pulses from NPN, PNP transistors, contact closures,
magnetic pickups.
Common ground for channels A & B
Nine ranges from (-12 to +12 mV) to (+1.25 to +2.1V).
250 Vac
1 MHz, 30 kHz, 250 Hz (selectable)
0, 3, 50 ms (selectable)

Stopwatch Mode

Timing Modes:
    With CH A only
    With CH A tied to CH B
    With CH A and CH B
   
Timing Interval
Timing Resolution
Selectable Decimal Time
Selectable Clock Time
Output & Display Update
Gate Time

  
+ to + edge, or - to - edge.
+ to - edge, or - to + edge.
+ edge of A to + edge of B, + edge of A to - edge of B,
- edge to A to - edge of B, - edge of A to - edge of B
1 µs to 999,999 hrs
0.2 µs to 1 hr
999999 H, M or S format with decimal point
HH.MM.SS format
Gate time + 30 ms 
Programmable from 10 ms to 199.99 s

Accuracy

Time Base
Span Tempco
Long-term Drift

Crystal calibrated to ±2 ppm
±1 ppm/°C (typ)
±5 ppm/year

Power

Voltage, standard
Voltage, optional
Frequency
Power Isolation

85-264 Vac or 90-300 Vdc (DC operation not UL approved)
12-32 Vac or 10-48 Vdc
DC or 47-63 Hz
250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test

Excitation Output (standard)

5 Vdc
10 Vdc
24 Vdc
Output Isolation

5 Vdc ±5%, 100 mA
10 Vdc ±5%, 120 mA
24 Vdc ±5%, 50 mA
50 Vdc to meter ground

Analog Output (optional)

Output Levels
 
Current compliance
Voltage compliance
Scaling
Resolution
Isolation

4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-10V, -10 to +10V (single-output option)
4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-10V (dual-output option)
2 mA at 10V ( > 5 kOhm load)
12V at 20 mA ( < 600 Ohm load)
Zero and full scale adjustable from -99999 to +99999
16 bits (0.0015% of full scale)
250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test
(dual analog outputs share the same ground)

Relay Outputs (optional)

Relay Types
 
Current Ratings
 
Output common
Isolation

2 Form C contact relays or 4 Form A contact relays (NO)
2 or 4 Form A, AC/DC solid state relays (NO)
8A at 250 Vac or 24 Vdc for contact relays
130 mA at 140 Vac or 180 Vdc for solid state relays
Isolated commons for dual relays or each pair of quad relays
250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test

Serial Data I/O (optional)

Board Selections
Protocols
Data Rates
Digital Addresses
Isolation

RS232, RS485, Modbus RS485, USB, USB-to-RS485 converter
Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII, simpler Laurel ASCII
300 to 19200 bps
247 (Modbus), 31 (Laurel ASCII),
250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test

Environmental

Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Relative Humidity
Protection

0°C to 60°C
-40°C to 85°C
95% at 40°C, non-condensing
NEMA-4X (IP-65) when panel mounted

Electrical Connections

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