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Multi-Function Counters and Hour Meters for Industrial Equipment Monitoring
ATC Diversified Electronics offers multi-function counters, hour meters, and timer-counters for monitoring equipment runtime, accumulated events, production counts, operating cycles, frequency, and rotational speed in industrial systems. The collection includes the 5708A Multifunction Timer-Counter and the 5710 Series Hour Meter Counter.
These compact electronic controls combine multiple monitoring functions in one device, reducing the need to install separate hour meters and counters where one multifunction instrument can provide the required information. Depending on the model, available functions include elapsed-time measurement, event counting, totalizing, frequency measurement, tachometer operation, and selectable display formats.
ATC multifunction counters can be used for equipment-hour tracking, preventive-maintenance scheduling, production monitoring, machine-cycle counting, pump and motor runtime, process equipment, water and wastewater systems, HVAC equipment, transportation applications, and other industrial systems where accumulated operating information is useful.
Why Choose an ATC Multi-Function Counter?
Multiple Functions in One Instrument: Depending on the model, one device can perform timer, counter, hour-meter, frequency-meter, or tachometer functions.
Runtime and Event Totalizing: ATC multifunction counters can track accumulated operating time or count events so maintenance and operations teams can monitor equipment usage.
Digital Displays: The 5708A provides an 8-digit high-resolution LCD, while the 5710 Series uses a 6-digit time/count totalizer with a white 7-segment LED display.
Flexible Power Options: The battery-operated 5708A requires no external power source for normal operation, while the 5710 Series is available for either broad AC/DC supply voltage or low-voltage DC applications.
Compact Equipment Monitoring: Both product families combine several monitoring capabilities in compact housings suitable for OEM machinery and industrial control installations.
Industrial Application Range: Applications can include pumps, motors, HVAC equipment, treatment systems, processing machinery, transportation equipment, food and beverage systems, and general equipment monitoring.
5708A Multifunction Timer-Counter
The 5708A Multifunction Timer-Counter combines four instrument types in one unit. It can operate as a timer, counter, frequency meter, or tachometer.
The 5708A provides 23 selectable functions, including 15 timer functions, six counter functions, a frequency-meter function, and a tachometer function. Operating functions are selected through the setup menu.
An 8-digit high-resolution LCD and 15 selectable display options allow operating information to be presented according to the selected measurement mode. The front of the unit is rated IP66 for water protection according to ATC's published product information.
The 5708A is battery operated and does not require an external power supply for normal operation. Its battery-cover design also allows battery access without replacing the entire unit.
Timer, Counter, Frequency Meter and Tachometer in One Device
The 5708A can be configured according to the type of information that needs to be monitored. In timer applications, it can track operating time or other time-based activity. In counter modes, it can accumulate input events.
Frequency-meter operation allows the unit to measure the rate of a compatible incoming pulse signal, while tachometer operation can be used with an appropriate pulse source to display rotational or cyclic speed information.
This multifunction architecture makes the 5708A useful where equipment designers or maintenance personnel need several monitoring choices without installing a separate instrument for each measurement.
5710 Series Hour Meter Counter
The 5710 Series Hour Meter Counter combines timer and counter functions in a compact electronic totalizer. The unit can display accumulated operating time or event counts and can track up to 999,999 counts.
A six-digit time/count totalizer and white 7-segment LED display provide a clear indication of accumulated operating information. The 5710 Series also includes an internal sensor supply and selectable least-count settings.
5710A and 5710D Power Options
The 5710 Series is available in two primary supply-voltage configurations. The 5710A operates from 90-270 VAC/DC, while the 5710D operates from 10-30 VDC.
These options allow the same general hour-meter and counter platform to be used in both line-powered equipment and lower-voltage DC control systems. The correct voltage configuration should be selected for the equipment in which the unit will be installed.
Hour Meters for Maintenance and Equipment Runtime Tracking
An industrial hour meter records accumulated operating time so equipment usage can be tracked independently of calendar time. Runtime information can support maintenance programs based on actual hours of operation rather than only scheduled dates.
Hour-meter data can be useful for pumps, motors, fans, compressors, treatment equipment, HVAC systems, process machinery, transportation equipment, and other assets where maintenance intervals or service history are related to operating time.
Event and Production Counting
In counter applications, a multifunction counter records pulses from a compatible sensor, switch, controller, or other signal source. Each accepted pulse represents an event such as a machine cycle, product movement, pump start, equipment operation, or other measurable occurrence.
This allows multifunction counters to support production tracking, equipment-cycle monitoring, service records, process totals, and other applications where accumulated event counts are useful.
Multi-Function Counters for Water and Wastewater Equipment
ATC specifically identifies the 5710 Series for water and wastewater treatment plants. In these applications, timer and counter functions can be used to monitor operating hours or accumulated events on compatible pumps, treatment equipment, and other machinery.
Additional published application areas for the 5710 Series include general equipment monitoring, food and beverage processing, transportation, textile equipment, and HVAC systems.
Choose the Right Multi-Function Counter or Hour Meter
Selecting the right multi-function counter or hour meter depends on what must be measured, the available power source, display requirements, input signal, desired totalizing function, environmental conditions, and whether timer, counter, frequency, or tachometer functionality is required.
Choose the 5708A when the application benefits from a battery-powered instrument with timer, counter, frequency-meter, and tachometer capabilities. Consider the 5710 Series when the primary requirement is compact powered time or count totalizing with a six-digit LED display and selectable AC/DC or DC supply configuration.
Multi-Function Counter and Hour Meter FAQs
What is a multi-function counter?
A multi-function counter is an electronic instrument that can perform more than one monitoring function, such as counting events, measuring elapsed operating time, totalizing equipment activity, measuring frequency, or displaying rotational speed depending on the model.
What multi-function counters does ATC offer?
ATC's current Multi-Function Counters collection includes the 5708A Multifunction Timer-Counter and the 5710 Series Hour Meter Counter.
What does the 5708A Multifunction Timer-Counter do?
The 5708A can function as a timer, counter, frequency meter, or tachometer. It provides 23 selectable functions, including 15 timer functions and six counter functions, plus frequency-meter and tachometer operation.
How many functions does the 5708A provide?
The 5708A provides 23 selectable functions: 15 timer functions, six counter functions, one frequency-meter function, and one tachometer function.
Can the 5708A be used as a tachometer?
Yes. Tachometer operation is one of the selectable 5708A functions. When connected to a compatible pulse source, the unit can be configured to display speed-related information according to its setup.
Can the 5708A measure frequency?
Yes. The 5708A includes a selectable frequency-meter function for measuring a compatible incoming pulse signal.
What display does the 5708A use?
The 5708A uses an 8-digit high-resolution LCD and provides 15 selectable display options.
Does the 5708A require external power?
No. The 5708A is battery operated and does not require an external power source for normal operation.
Is the front of the 5708A water resistant?
ATC specifies IP66 water protection for the front of the 5708A. Installation details and environmental requirements should still be reviewed for the complete application.
What is the 5710 Series Hour Meter Counter?
The 5710 Series is a multifunction timer and counter that can display accumulated operating time or event counts. It provides a six-digit time/count totalizer and a white 7-segment LED display.
How many counts can the 5710 Series track?
The 5710 Series can track accumulated counts up to 999,999.
What is the difference between the 5710A and 5710D?
The primary difference is supply voltage. The 5710A operates from 90-270 VAC/DC, while the 5710D operates from 10-30 VDC.
Does the 5710 Series provide a sensor supply?
Yes. ATC lists an inbuilt sensor supply as a feature of the 5710 Series.
What is an hour meter?
An hour meter records accumulated equipment operating time. It can be used to track machine runtime, support hour-based maintenance schedules, and document how long equipment has operated.
What is a time totalizer?
A time totalizer accumulates operating time over multiple machine or equipment cycles rather than measuring only one timed interval.
What is a count totalizer?
A count totalizer accumulates input events over time. Each compatible input pulse can represent an event such as a machine cycle, product, equipment start, or another occurrence that needs to be tracked.
Can multi-function counters be used for maintenance tracking?
Yes. Accumulated runtime or event-count information can help maintenance personnel determine when equipment has reached an operating-hour or cycle-count interval established by the equipment manufacturer or maintenance program.
Can ATC multi-function counters be used in water and wastewater applications?
Yes. ATC specifically identifies water and wastewater treatment plants as an application for the 5710 Series Hour Meter Counter. The unit can be used to track compatible equipment runtime or accumulated counts.
Where else is the 5710 Series used?
ATC lists general equipment monitoring, food and beverage processing, transportation, textile, HVAC, and water and wastewater treatment as applications for the 5710 Series.
What is the difference between the 5708A and 5710 Series?
The 5708A is a battery-powered multifunction instrument that can operate as a timer, counter, frequency meter, or tachometer. The 5710 Series is a powered timer and counter focused on accumulated time and count totalizing, with six-digit LED indication and separate AC/DC and DC supply versions.
How do I choose between the 5708A and 5710 Series?
Choose based on the required measurement functions, power source, display type, environmental requirements, and installation. The 5708A is appropriate where timer, counter, frequency, or tachometer functions and battery operation are needed. The 5710 Series is suited to powered runtime and count-totalizing applications.