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About This Guide
This document is a manual designed to help guide you through the installation and operation of your
MultiPulse Counter. This manual provides detailed guidelines and instructions on features and operating
characteristics of the MultiPulse Counter for installation, programming, communication, and
troubleshooting.
Use these instructions to assemble the MultiPulse Counter. Read all instructions before you begin the
installation. The MultiPulse Counter is designed for a variety of monitoring situations. It can be used as a
stand-alone pulse counter or part of a network of pulse counters. If this meter is to be used with an
automated system using WIFI, Ethernet, or RF Communications, refer to the specific instruction of each
communication option.
Contents of the Package
The Multi Pulse Counter is shipped from the factory in a kit containing all the hardware needed to
assemble the monitoring system.
Each box contains:
Description
Quantity
Multi Pulse Counter with Electronics Installed in a Flush Mount Enclosure
1
9V DC Battery
1
5V 1W DC Power Supply
1
Multi Pulse Management Website Login informationand manual.
1
Table 1: Contents inside the shipped package.
Principle of Operation
The Multi PulseCounter is an electronic pulse counter capable of counting dry(passivecontact
open/closed) andwet(active contact up to +24 VDC) pulses. The deviceincorporatesa20Hzlow pass
filterto ignore any unintended noise on the input lines. Pulses with width fewerthan 50ms will be
disregardedcompletely. The recorded data is displayed viaan8x2 character LCD that is visible from the
outside of the enclosure.The Multi PulseCounter can be customized to upload data to the management
website wirelessly using Wi-Fi, LTE Cat-M1, or through a wired Ethernet connection. If multiple devices
are used together, a wireless RF network can be created where each device communicates with
onecentralsmart gateway for seamless supervision of hundreds of counters.If Wi-Fi, LTE Cat-M1,
Ethernet, or a smart gateway is used, recorded data is automatically uploaded to the Multi Pulse
Counter management website. Naming customization can be made on the website to make
understanding the data easy. A 3.6V Non-Rechargeable battery is provided with the device to
ensureaccurate operation for a limited period during a power outage.