Autonics FXM/FXH Series Digital Counters Timers Instruction Manual
Autonics FXM/FXH Series Digital Counters Timers

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Safety Considerations

  • Observe all ‘Safety Considerations’ for safe and proper operation to avoid hazards.
  • Warning Icon symbol indicates caution due to special circumstances in which hazards may occur.

Warning Icon Warning: Failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death.

  1. . Fail-safe device must be installed when using the unit with machinery that may cause serious injury or substantial economic loss. (e.g. nuclear power control, medical equipment, ships, vehicles, railways, aircraft, combustion apparatus, safety equipment, crime / disaster prevention devices, etc.)
    Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury, economic loss or fire.
  2. Do not use the unit in the place where flammable / explosive / corrosive gas, humidity, direct sunlight, radiant heat, vibration, impact, or salinity may be present.
    Failure to follow this instruction may result in explosion or fire.
  3. Install on a device panel to use.
    Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire or electric shock.
  4. Do not connect, repair, or inspect the unit while connected to a power source.
    Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire or electric shock.
  5. Check ‘Connections’ before wiring.
    Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.
  6. Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
    Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire or electric shock

Warning Icon Caution: Failure to follow instructions may result in injury or product damage.

  1. When connecting the power / sensor input and relay output, use AWG 20
    (0.50 mm2 ) cable or over, and tighten the terminal screw with a tightening torque of 0.74 to 0.90 N m.
    Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire or malfunction due to contact failure.
  2. Use the unit within the rated specifications.
    Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire or product damage.
  3. Use a dry cloth to clean the unit, and do not use water or organic solvent.
    Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire or electric shock.
  4. Keep the product away from metal chip, dust, and wire residue which flow into the unit.
    Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire or product damage.

Cautions during Use

  • Follow instructions in ‘Cautions during Use’.
    Otherwise, it may cause unexpected accidents.
  • Use the product, 0.1 sec after supplying power.
  • When supplying or turning off the power, use a switch or etc. to avoid chattering.
  • Install a power switch or circuit breaker in the easily accessible place for supplying or disconnecting the power.
  • When the counter is operating, in case of contact input, set count speed to low speed mode (1 cps or 30 cps) to operate. If set to high speed mode (2 k, 5 kcps) counting error occurs due to chattering.
  • Keep away from high voltage lines or power lines to prevent inductive noise. In case installing power line and input signal line closely, use line filter or varistor at power line and shielded wire at input signal line.
    Do not use near the equipment which generates strong magnetic force or high
    frequency noise.
  •  This unit may be used in the following environments.
    • Indoors (in the environment condition rated in ‘Specifications’)
    • Altitude max. 2,000 m
    • Pollution degree 2
    • Installation category I

Ordering Information

This is only for reference, the actual product does not support all combinations.
For selecting the specified model, follow the Autonics webstie.

FX ❶ ❷ – ❸ 4

  1. Display digits
    4: 4-digit
    6: 6-digit
    8: 8-digit
  2. Size
    M:
    DIN W 72 × H 72 mm
    H:
    DIN W 48 × H 96 mm
  3. Output
    1P: 1-stage setting
    2P: 2-stage setting
    I: Indicator

Product Components

  • Product (+ bracket)
  • Instruction manual

Dimensions

Unit: mm, For the detailed drawings, follow the Autonics website.

  • FXM
  • FXH
    Dimensions
  • Bracket
  • Panel cut-out
    Dimensions
Series A B C D
FXM ≥ 90 ≥ 90 68+0.70 68+0.70
FXH ≥ 65 ≥ 115 45+0.60 92+0.80

Connections

  • FX□M
    • 1-stage setting model
      Connections
    • 2-stage setting model
      Connections
    • Indicator model
      Connections
  • FX4H
    • 1-stage setting model
      Connections
    • 2-stage setting model
      Connections
  • INHIBIT: In case of timer mode, this terminal is for time hold.
    • Voltage input (PNP): connect with 12 VDCᜡ
    • No-voltage input (NPN): connect with 0 VDCᜡ

Specifications

Model FX4□-□4 FX6M-□4 FX8M-□4
Display digits 4-digit 6-digit 8-digit
Character size W 6 × H 10 mm W 4 × H 8 mm W 3.8 × H 7.6 mm
Max. counting speed 1 / 30 / 2 k / 5 k cps
Return time ≤ 500 ms
Min. signal width INHIBIT, RESET: ≈ 20 ms
Input logic Voltage input (PNP) – input impedance: ≤ 10.8 kΩ,[H]: 5 – 30 VDCᜡ, [L]: 0 – 2 VDCᜡNo-voltage input (NPN) – short-circuit impedance: ≤ 470 Ω,short-circuit residual voltage: ≤ 1 VDCᜡ open-circuit impedance: ≥ 100 kΩ
One-shot output time Dependent on the output
1-stage setting 0.05 to 5 sec
2-stage setting OUT1: 0.5 sec fixed, OUT2: 0.05 to 5 sec
Error Repeat / SET / voltage / Temp.: ≤ ± 0.01 % ± 0.05 s
Contact control output Relay
Type (1-stage) Instantaneous SPDT (1c) × 1
Type (2-stage) Instantaneous SPDT (1c) × 2
Capacity 250 VACᜠ 3 A, 30 VDCᜡ 3 A resistive load
Solid-state control output NPN open collector
Type (1-stage) × 1
Type (2-stage) × 2
Capacity ≤ 30 VDCᜡ, 100 mA, residual voltage: ≤ 1 VDCᜡ
Unit weight (packaged) 1-stage setting: ≈ 180 g (≈ 245 g) 2-stage setting: ≈ 200 g (≈ 265 g) Indicator: ≈ 160 g (≈ 225 g)
Approval Symbols
Power supply 100 – 240 VACᜠ ± 10 % 50 / 60 Hz
Power consumption Dependent on the output
1-stage setting ≤ 4.6 VA
2-stage setting ≤ 5.8 VA
Indicator ≤ 3.8 VA
External supply power ≤ 12 VDCᜡ ± 10 % 50 mA
Memory retention ≈ 10 years (non-volatile semiconductor memory type)
Insulation resistance ≥ 100 MΩ (500 VDCᜡ megger)
Dielectric strength Between all terminals and case: 2,000 VACᜠ 50 / 60 Hz for 1 min
Noise immunity ± 2 kV square wave noise (pulse width: 1 ㎲) by the noise simulator
Vibration 0.75 mm double amplitude at frequency of 10 to 55 Hz (for 1 minute) in each X, Y, Z direction for 1 hour
Vibration (malfunction) 0.5 mm double amplitude at frequency of 10 to 55 Hz (for 1 minute) in each X, Y, Z direction for 10 minute
Shock 300 m/s2 (≈ 30 G) in each X, Y, Z direction for 3 times
Shock (malfunction) 100 m/s2 (≈ 10 G) in each X, Y, Z direction for 3 times
Relay life cycle Mechanical: ≥ 10,000,000 operationsElectrical: ≥ 100,000 operations (250 VACᜠ 3 A resistive load)
Ambient temperature -10 to 55 ℃, storage: -25 to 65 ℃ (no freezing or condensation)
Ambient humidity 35 to 85 %RH, storage: 35 to 85 %RH (no freezing or condensation)
Protection rating IP20 (front part, IEC standard)

Mode Setting

Mode Setting

Dot for Decimal Point & Hour / Min / Second

  • If there is no RESET key or DIP switch input for 60 sec, it returns to RUN mode.
  • [RESET] key: Setting mode ↔ RUN mode
    Move the digit when changing the setting value.

Decimal point of counter

Parameter Display Setting range
C1-1 Setting mode Screen Display
—- [FX4□-□4] —-, —.-, –.–, -.—
C1-2 Decimal point setting —— [FX6M-□4] ——, —–.-, —-.–, —.—, –.—-, -.—–
——– [FX8M-□4] ——–, ——-.-, ——.–, —–.—,————-,——— ,—.—–, –.——, -.——-

Dot for Hour / Min / Second of timer

Parameter Display Setting range Setting example
T1-1 Setting mode Screen Display
T1-2 Setting of dot for Hour / Min / Sec Screen Display CLR: Not divided with dot 5959: 59 m 59 s
SET: Divided with dot 0.59.59: 59 m 59 s

Error

  • When error occurs, the output turns OFF.
  • When 1-stage setting value = 0, OUT1 turns OFF.
    When 2-stage setting value < 1-stage setting value, OUT1 is ignored and only OUT2 operates.
  • Indicator model does not have error display function.
Display Description Troubleshooting
Screen Display Setting value = 0 Change the setting value anything but 0.

Output Operation Mode

For the detailed timing chart for operation output mode, refer to the manual.

Detach the Case or DIP Switch Cover

  • FXM
    Detach the Case or DIP Switch Cover
    • Push and pull the groove of DIP switch cover with a flat head (-) driver to the front, detaching the cover from the case.
  • FXH
    Detach the Case or DIP Switch Cover
    • Push the groove of the front guide with a flat head (-) driver and pull it to the front.
    • Pull the front guide to the front. The case is detached. DIP switch is located inside.

Warning Icon Caution: Turn OFF the power before detaching the cover or case.
Warning Icon Caution: When using the tools, be careful not to be wounded.

DIP Switch Setting

DIP Switch Setting

  • Detach the case or cover of DIP switch and proceed the settings. See the ‘Detach the Case or DIP Switch Cover.’
  • How to change the settings: power OFF → change settings → power ON → press [RESET] key or input the RESET signal (≥ 20 ms) to the external terminal.

DIP SW1

SW1 Function Defaults
Counter Timer
1 Time range OFF
2 Input operation mode OFF
3 OFF
4 Count up / count down OFF
5, 6, 7 Output operation mode 01) OFF
8 OUT1 One-shot output 02) OFF
  1. Except the indicator model.
  2. Only for 2-stage setting model.

DIP SW2

SW2 Function Defaults
Counter Timer
1 CP1, CP2, INHIBIT, RESETinput logic OFF
 2 Max. counting speed OFF
3 OFF
4 Counter / Timer ON
5 Memory retention OFF

[Counter] Input operation mode

SW1 Count up / count down & input operation mode
4 3 2
OFF OFF OFF Count up Up / Down – A (command)
OFF OFF ON Up / Down – B (individual)
OFF ON OFF Up / Down – C (phase difference)
OFF ON ON UP
ON OFF OFF Count down Up / Down – D (command)
ON OFF ON Up / Down – E (individual)
ON ON OFF Up / Down – F (phase difference)
ON ON ON Down

Output operation mode (1-stage / 2-stage setting model)

SW1 Output operation mode
7 6 5
OFF OFF OFF F
OFF OFF ON N
OFF ON OFF C
OFF ON ON R
ON OFF OFF K
ON OFF ON P
ON ON OFF Q
ON ON ON S

OUT1 One-shot output (2-stage setting model)

SW1-8 OUT1 One-shot output
ON One-shot
OFF Hold

[Timer] Time range

SW1 Time range
3 2 1 4-digit 6-digit 8-digit
OFF OFF OFF 99.99 s 99999.9 s 999999.99 s
OFF OFF ON 999.9 s 999999 s 9999999.9 s
OFF ON OFF 9999 s 99 m 59.99 s 99999999 s
OFF ON ON 99 m 59 s 999 m 59.9 s 99999 m 59.9 s
ON OFF OFF 999.9 m 99999.9 m 9999999.9 m
ON OFF ON 99 h 59 m 99 h 59 m 59 s 999 h 59 m 59.9 s
ON ON OFF 999.9 h 9999 h 59 m 9999 h 59 m 59 s
ON ON ON 9999 h 99999.9 h 99999 h 59.9 m

Input logic

SW2-1 Input logic
ON NPN (no-voltage input)
OFF PNP (voltage input)

Counter / Timer

SW2-4 Counter / Timer
ON Counter
OFF Timer

[Counter] Max. counting speed

SW2 Max. counting speed
3 2
OFF ON 1 cps
OFF OFF 30 cps
ON OFF 2 kcps
ON ON 5 kcps

Memory retention

SW2-5 Memory retention
ON ×
OFF

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Documents / Resources

Autonics FXM/FXH Series Digital Counters Timers [pdf] Instruction Manual
FXM FXH Series Digital Counters Timers, FXM FXH Series, Digital Counters Timers, Counters Timers

References

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