H8BM
H8BM
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Operation
Operation
1. Selecting Counter/Timer Operation
Whether each Counter operates as a counter or a timer can be spe-
cified on a DIP switch provided on the side panel of the Counter.
Open the lid of the switch compartment on the side of the Counter.
Set each DIP switch pin as necessary by referring to the following
figure:
Timer
Counter
The setting of the DIP switch is read on power application.
Note:
The setting of the DIP switch that is used to select the
counter or timer operation of each Counter is read on power
application. Setting change of this DIP switch while the
Counter is operating will be ignored. Power must be turned
off then back on again after changing settings.
DIP switch compartment
2. Changing Mode
Each time the MODE Key is pressed, the mode changes as follows:
RUN mode
Mode
Key
Forecast value mode
Mode
Key
Pre-forecast value mode*
Mode
Key
Mode
Key
Machine stoppage mode*
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RUN Mode Indication
Forecast Value Setting
Mode Indication
Pre-forecast Value
Setting Mode Indication
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Machine Stoppage Value
Setting Mode Indication
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Note:
1. The modes marked * are not provided on the 1-stage
type Counter.
2. I/O operations are always performed regardless of the
mode.
3. If no key is pressed for 1 minute in each mode, the RUN
mode is automatically restored.
3. Setting/Changing Data (3-stage Type)
Setting/Changing Forecast Value
1. Press the MODE Key to enter the forecast value setting
mode. The same Counter number as in the RUN mode is
displayed.
2. Press the COUNTER No. Key to select the Counter whose
data is to be set or changed. The Counters are selected in
sequence each time the COUNTER No. Key is pressed. A
Counter can also be selected by inputting the Counter No.
selection.
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3. Use the Up Keys (1 to 6) to change the values of the digits.
When an Up Key is pressed, the corresponding digit starts
flashing. The preset value is zero-suppressed. Each time the
Up Key is pressed, the specified value increment as:
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In the following example, the forecast value of Counter 2 is set
to 35000.
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