Multi-maintenance Counter H8BM

Nine Built-in Counters/Timers to

Measure Equipment Utilization
Up to nine Counters can be used as counters or
accumulative timers.
Can be used as a multi-stage preset counter.
Individual outputs to indicate maintenance timing.
Pre-forecast/Forecast and machine stoppage
output provided.
IP54F enclosure rating for resistance to oil and
water.
Compact, short-body: 72 x 72 x 79 mm (DIN).
Directly connectable to 2-wire DC sensors. RC

Ordering Information
Number of stages Output Model
3-stage
3 s age se
setting
g NPN H8BM-B
PNP H8BM-BP
1-stage
s age se
setting
g NPN H8BM-BD
PNP H8BD-BDP

Accessories (Order Separately)

Replacement Parts Short Bar
Name Model Short Bar Y92S-26
Hard Protective Cover Y92A-72C
When the Counter is used as a multi-stage preset counter, wiring
Rubber Packing Y92S-25 will be facilitated if Counter inputs 1 through 9 are short-circuited
with the following Short Bar.
A Hard Protective Cover and Rubber Packing are supplied with the
Counter.

5-pole

4-pole

Both the 5-pole and 4-pole Short Bars are used to short-circuit the 9
Counter inputs.

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Specifications
Item H8BM-B, H8BM-BP H8BM-BD, H8BM-BDP
Classification 3-stage setting 1-stage setting
Mounting method Flush mounting
External connections Screw terminals
Enclosure ratings IP54F (panel surface)
Display mode Up display
Output mode F mode
Reset system External, manual resets
Timing function Yes
Input signal method Voltage inputs: High and low signal voltages (count, reset, re-monitor, counter select, I/O inhibit)
Control output No-contact outputs: NPN outputs (RUN, forecast, No-contact outputs: NPN outputs (RUN, forecast)
machine stoppage) (PNP outputs for -BP) (PNP outputs for -BDP)
Display Count, preset value, counter number, and error codes displayed on 7-segment LCD Power-ON, mode,
reset, I/O inhibit, and re-monitor modes displayed on LCD characters
Output indication on LCD characters and LEDs
LCD with backlight Yes
Built-in counter number 9 (counters 1 to 9) (see Note 1)
Number of stages 3 stages (see Note 2) 1 stage (see Note 5)
Digits Forecast value: 6 digits (999999) 6 digits (999999)
Pre-forecast value: –5 digits (see Note 3)
Machine stoppage: +5 digits (see Note 4)
Max. time settings Forecast value: 99999.9 hr (0.1 hr or more) 99999.9 hr (0.1 hr or more)
Pre-forecast value: –9999.9 hr (see Note 3)
Machine stoppage: +9999.9 hr (see Note 4)
Memory backup Backup time for power interruption: Approx. 10 years at 25°C
Approved standards UL508, CSA C22.2 No.14

Note: 1. Each channel operates on an separate I/O.

2. Pre-forecast: Displayed only on LCD (No external output is provided.)
Forecast: Displayed on LCD and LED and output (Output for each Counter)
Machine stoppage: Displayed on LCD and LED and output
(Output when the count value of one or more of Counters 1 to 9 has reached its machine stoppage value.)
3. The pre-forecast value is set as a negative offset in respect to the forecast value.
4. The machine stoppage value is set as a positive offset in respect to the forecast value.
5. This model operates on the forecast value only.

Ratings
Rated voltage 24 VDC
Operating voltage range 85% to 110% of rated voltage (see Note 1)
Power consumption Approx. 1.8 W (at 24 VDC) (see Note 2)
Max. counting speed 30 cps (ON:OFF = 1:1)
Min. input signal width Counter No. selection input: 16.7 ms max.
Reset input: 100 ms max.
Re-monitor input: 30 ms max.
Output number request input: 30 ms max.
I/O inhibit input: 16.7 ms max.
One-shot output time 20 ms (see Note 3)
Count, reset, re-monitor, Voltage input (see Note 4) (input resistance: approx. 2.2 kΩ)
output number request, and High level: 16 to 30 VDC
I/O inhibit input Low level: 0 to 3 VDC
Control output Open-collector output: 100 mA max. at 30 VDC max.
Case color Light gray (Munsell 5Y3/1)

Note: 1. Ripple content: 20% max.

2. On power application, an inrush current of approx. 1.2 A flows into the Counter.
3. This signal is output as a carry signal when the Counter is used as a totalizing counter.
4. This signal can also be used as a no-voltage input signal depending on the wiring (refer to Input Connections).

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Characteristics
Insulation resistance 100 MΩ min. (at 250 VDC) (between current-carrying terminals and exposed non-current-carrying
metal parts)
Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min (between current-carrying terminals and exposed non-current-carrying
metal parts)
Impulse withstand voltage 1 kV (between power terminals)
1.5 kV (between current-carrying terminals and exposed non-current-carrying metal parts)
Noise immunity ±1 kV (between power terminals) and ±600 V (between input terminals), square-wave noise via noise
simulator (pulse width: 100 ns/1 µs, 1-ns rise)
Static immunity Malfunction: 8 kV; destruction: 15 kV
Vibration resistance Destruction:10 to 55 Hz with 0.75 mm single amplitude in three directions
Malfunction:10 to 55 Hz with 0.5 mm single amplitude in three directions
Shock resistance Destruction:294 m/s2
Malfunction:196 m/s2
Ambient temperature Operating: –10°C to 55°C (with no icing)
Storage: –25°C to 65°C (with no icing)
Ambient humidity Operating: 35% to 85%
Weight Approx. 290 g

Block Diagram

Counter clock System clock LCD reference

generator generator voltage generator

Function
setting circuit LCD
ROM RAM LCD driver

Key switch
circuits Count Count One-chip
circuits circuits microcomputer
Output circuits
(Output 1 to 9,
Input circuits RUN, machine
(count 1 to 9, stoppage)
reset, re-monitor,
output number Power failure
request, I/O inhibit) Battery detector

LED

Power circuits*

(DC) input

Although the input terminals are electrically insulated from the internal circuit, do not conduct an insulation resistance test on these terminals.

I/O Functions
Inputs
Count (1 to 9) Input count values.
Used as time count input signals when Counter is used as timer.
Maximum counting speed: 30 Hz (minimum signal width: 16.7 ms)
Reset Resets displayed count (timing) value of a specified Counter.
Counter under reset does not operate ad its output is turned OFF.
Reset signal input during re-monitor input restores reset count (timing) value of the specified Counter.
While reset signal is ON, RST indicator lights.
Re-monitor Reset count (timing) value of specified Counter can be re-monitored, and restored by reset input.
While re-monitor signal is ON, RCV indicator lights.
Counter No. select Specifies Counter whose count (timing) value is to be displayed.
I/O inhibit Inhibits count inputs of all Counters.
Turns OFF all forecast outputs, RUN outputs, and machine stoppage outputs.
While I/O inhibit signal is ON, INHB indicator lights.

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Outputs
Forecast (1 to 9) Each of these outputs turns ON when its forecast value has been reached.
When Counter is used as totalizing counter, output one-shot signals as carry signals.
Retain outputs until count values are reset.
RUN Turns ON when Counter is operating normally.
Machine stoppage Turns ON when count value of one Counter has reached set machine set machine stoppage value.
Retains output until count value is reset.

Note: The input and output signals are enabled when power is applied to the Counter. During a power failure, the input signals are disabled,
and the output signals are turned OFF.

Nomenclature
The following indicators light to show that the count value has reached
the preset value and that the output has turned OFF.
Control Output Indicator (Red LED):
Pre-forecast value: LCD lights
I/O Inhibit Indicator Forecast value: RED LED lights
Indicates that the input/output
inhibit input signal is ON. Control Output Indicator (LCD):
Re-monitor Input Indicator Machine stoppage value: Indicator flashes between red and green
Indicates that the re-monitor and LCD output indicator flashes.
input signal is ON.
Count Value
Indicates the current count (current time in
Reset Input Indicator timer mode)
Indicates that the reset input
signal is ON.
Set Mode Indication
: RUN mode
: Forecast value
Counter No. Indicator
Indicates the number of the : Pre-forecast value
Counter whose data (count
value, preset value, etc.) is : Machine stoppage value
currently displayed. Preset Value
Always indicates the forecast value during
the RUN operation. Indicates the set
value in each setting mode.

RESET Key
Resets the count value
and output signals. CNT Up Keys 1 to 6
MODE Each of these keys increments the preset
No.
value of the corresponding digit, each
time it is pressed.

COUNTER No. Key

Selects the Counter in
sequence each time this
Selector is pressed: (Any
Counter whose forecast value MODE Key
is set to 0 is skipped in the Selects the mode in sequence each time SET Key
RUN mode.) this key is pressed: Inputs the set or changed data.

Forecast Pre-forecast Machine

RUN value stoppage
value
value

Note: Models with only 1-stage setting (H8BM-jDj) are not provided with pre-forecast and machine stoppage output function; only the
forecast output function is provided.

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Operation
Operation
1. Selecting Counter/Timer Operation Note: 1. The modes marked * are not provided on the 1-stage
Whether each Counter operates as a counter or a timer can be spe- type Counter.
cified on a DIP switch provided on the side panel of the Counter. 2. I/O operations are always performed regardless of the
Open the lid of the switch compartment on the side of the Counter. mode.
Set each DIP switch pin as necessary by referring to the following 3. If no key is pressed for 1 minute in each mode, the RUN
figure: mode is automatically restored.

Timer
3. Setting/Changing Data (3-stage Type)
Setting/Changing Forecast Value
Counter 1. Press the MODE Key to enter the forecast value setting
mode. The same Counter number as in the RUN mode is
The setting of the DIP switch is read on power application. displayed.
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.

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
DIP switch compartment Counter can also be selected by inputting the Counter No.
selection.
2. Changing Mode
Each time the MODE Key is pressed, the mode changes as follows:

RUN Mode Indication

RUN mode

Mode
Key Flashing

Forecast Value Setting

Mode Indication 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:
Forecast value mode

Mode
Key Flashing
Mode Pre-forecast Value
Key
Setting Mode Indication

Pre-forecast value mode* Flashing

Flashing In the following example, the forecast value of Counter 2 is set

Mode Machine Stoppage Value to 35000.
Key
Setting Mode Indication

Machine stoppage mode*

Flashing Flashing

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4. Press the SET Key to determine the set value. If o Key is 5. Re-monitoring Count Value
pressed within 5 seconds after the SET Key has been A count value that has been reset by mistake can e recovered. (ex.
pressed, the RUN mode is automatically restored. Key inputs Recover previously reset count value “23456” of Counter No. 3)
made during the 5 seconds are valid.
1. Turn ON the re-monitor input. The count value which was
reset will be displayed. At this time, the count value is only
displayed and not recovered internally. The Counter whose
count value is displayed remains in the RUN mode.

After the set forecast value has flashed, the display is

changed automatically as below.

RUN Mode Indication 2. Press the COUNTER No. Key (or apply the Counter No.
select input) to access the Counter whose count value is to be
recovered. If the count value does not need to be recovered,
the following operations are not necessary.

4. Resetting Count Value

Resetting Value for Each Counter
1. Select the Counter whose count value is to be reset by either
pressing the COUNTER No Key or inputting the Counter No. 3. Press the RESET Key (or apply the reset input). The
select. The count value can be reset in any mode. recovered value will flash 3 times, and the count value that
was reset will be recovered for the designated Counter only.
While the recovery input is ON, the recovered count value will
remain displayed. However, the internal mechanism of the
Counter will continue operating from the count value before
resetting.

2. Either press the RESET Key or input the reset signal. The
count value of the selected Counter will be reset to 0.

4. Turn OFF the re-monitor input to restore normal operation.

6. Checking Count Values (RUN Mode)
Select the Counter whose count value is to be checked by pressing
the COUNTER No. Key in the RUN mode, or by inputting the
Counter No. select. The Counter number changes in sequence
each time the COUNTER No. Key is pressed. However, any
Counter not used (whose forecast value is set to 0) will be skipped.

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7. Count Value Display 9. Clearing Settings

While the count input is ON, the period on the count value display • The count values of all the Counters can be cleared by
flashes. The timer operation measures time by totaling the ON time simultaneously holding down the RESET Key and COUNTER
of the count input. No. Key for 3 seconds.
The same function is effected if the Counter number select input
and reset input are simultaneously applied for 3 seconds.
• The count value, pre-forecast value, forecast value, and
machine stoppage value of all the Counters can be cleared by
simultaneously holding down the RESET and SET Keys for 3
seconds.
10. When Used as Totalizing Counter/Timer
Counter
By setting the forecast value of a Counter to 999999 (99999.9 hr),
8. Output Indicator the Counter can be used as a totalizing counter/timer. The machine
The status of the pre-forecast, forecast, and machine stoppage out- stoppage output of this Counter is not issued. When used as a total-
puts is displayed as follows: izing counter, the forecast output of this Counter issues a one-shot
output for 20 ms as a carry signal when the count value changes
1. Pre-forecast: The number of the Counter whose count value from 999999 to 0.
has reached the pre-forecast value is displayed on the LCD.
The pre-forecast is only displayed on LCD as a message and 11. Self-diagnostic Function
no actual output is issued. The following displays will appear if an error occurs.
Display Meaning Output Recov- Setting after
status ery recovery
E1 CPU OFF Press Normal counter
Error RESET operation is
Key recovered using
count and set
values from
before the error.
E2 Memory Factory setting
2. Forecast Output: A red indicator lights above the number of Error
the Counter whose count value is displayed on the LCD.

3. Machine Stoppage Output: The background alternately

lights in red and green, and the number of the Counter whose
machine stoppage output is issued is flashed on the LCD.

Flashing

Note: When any of the pre-forecast, forecast, and machine stop-

page outputs of a Counter has turned ON, the Counter
number of that Counter is automatically displayed. When
an attempt to reset the count value is made at this time, the
count value of only the Counter whose count value is cur-
rently displayed is reset (in RUN mode only).

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Timing Charts
Counter (3-stage Preset Operation) Timer (3-stage Preset Operation)
Reset input Reset input

Count input Count input

999999 99999.9 hr
Machine stoppage value Machine stoppage value
Count value

Forecast value
Forecast value

Time value
Pre-forecast value Pre-forecast value
0 0.0 hr

Pre-forecast indicator Pre-forecast indicator

Forecast output Forecast output

and indicator and indicator
Machine stoppage
output and indicator Machine stoppage
output and indicator

Totalizing Counter Operation Totalizing Timer Operation

Reset input Reset input

Count input Count input

999999 99999.9 hr
Count value

Time value
0 0.0 hr

Forecast output Forecast output

(indicator) (indicator)
One-shot output time: 20 ms One-shot output time: 20 ms

Dimensions
Note: All units are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.

Hard Protective
Cover (transparent)

Panel Cutouts
Panel cutout is as shown below (according to DIN43700). The
mounting panel thickness should be 1 to 5 mm.

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Installation
Mounting
To mount the Counter, attach the two fixtures supplied as accesso- Provide enough space around the Counter when mounting it to en-
ries to the left and right sides of the Counter, and securely tighten the sure a proper working space.
knurled screws on the brackets. If any other screws are used to at-
tach the brackets, or if the knurled screws are excessively tightened
with a tool, damage may result.

Mounting bracket
(2 sets)

Other components

Hard Protective
Cover (transparent)
Rubber packing
Mounting Knurled screw
panel

Terminal Arrangement
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Reset input Count No. Count Count Count Count Count
selection input 1 input 2 input 3 input 4 input 5
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Re-monitor I/O inhibit Count Count Count Count Input COM
input input input 6 input 7 input 8 input 9
8 9 10 11 12 13 14

8 9 10 11 12 13 14
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
RUN Machine Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast
output stoppage output 1 output 2 output 3 output 4 output 5
output
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Power Power Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Output
supply: 0 V supply: output 6 output 7 output 8 output 9 COM
24 V

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Connections
NPN Output

Count input 1 Forecast output 1

Load
Count input 2 DISPLAY Forecast output 2
Load
Count input 3 Count value Forecast output 3
Setting value Load
Count input 4 Count up Forecast output 4
Load
Count input 5 Forecast output 5
Load
Count input 6 Forecast output 6
Load
Count input 7 Forecast output 7
6 digit, 3-stage Load
Count input 8 preset Counter Forecast output 8
x9 Load
Count input 9 Forecast output 9
Load
Machine
Count No. stoppage output
selection Load
Reset input RUN output
Load
I/O inhibit input
OUTPUT COM
Re-monitor input

5V +24 V
Power
INPUT COM circuit 0V
+10%
16 to 30 VDC 24 VDC –15%

Note: Short-circuit terminals 1 and 7 when the power source of the Counter is shared.
H8BM-BD/-BDP outputs the forecast and machine stoppage values simultaneously.
RUN, machine stoppage,
forecast outputs 1 to 9

Load

30 VDC
Max.

* Connect a diode to suppress Counter surge when an inductive

load is connected.
Note: When the load is short-circuited, the internal circuits may be
damaged.

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PNP Output
Count input 1
OUTPUT COM
Count input 2 DISPLAY
Count input 3 Forecast output 1
Count value Load
Count input 4 Setting value Forecast output 2
Count up Load
Count input 5 Forecast output 3
Load
Count input 6 Forecast output 4
Load
Count input 7 Forecast output 5
6 digit, 3-stage Load
Count input 8 preset Counter Forecast output 6
x9 Load
Count input 9 Forecast output 7
Load
Count No. Forecast output 8
selection Load
Forecast output 9
Reset input Load
Machine
I/O inhibit input stoppage output
Load
Re-monitor input RUN output
Load

5V +24 V
Power
INPUT COM circuit 0V
+10%
16 to 30 VDC 24 VDC –15%

Note: H8BM-BD/-BDP outputs the forecast and machine stoppage values simultaneously.
OUTCOM

All outputs

Load 30 VDC
Max.

* Connect a diode to suppress Counter surge when an inductive

load is connected.
Note: When the load is short-circuited, the internal circuits may be
damaged.
Output RUN, machine stoppage, forecast 1 to 9
Output method Open collector
Applicable voltage 30 V max.
Rated current 100 mA
Residual voltage 2 V max.
Leakage current 100 µA max.

I/O Connections
Input Circuits Output Circuits
NPN Type PNP Type
5V

Photocoupler OUTCOM
1.2 kΩ
INCOM Output 39 V
10 Ω
430 Ω 39 V Output
10 Ω
Input OUTCOM*
1.2 kΩ

The input terminals are electrically The OUT COM and 0 V terminals
insulated from the internal circuits. are internally connected.

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Example of Input Connections (Solid-state Switches)

Two-wire Sensors
The count input, counter No. select input, reset input, I/O inhibit in- Note: Use the following two-wire sensors:
put, and re-monitor input signals are enabled when voltage is ap- 1. High-level; transistor ON
plied. Min. switching capacity: 5 mA max.
Residual voltage: 4 V max.
Two-wire sensor H8BM
2. Low-level: transistor OFF
All inputs Leakage current: 1.5 mA max.
3. Power voltage range: 20.4 to 30 VDC
Use of the OMRON TL-XD or E2E-XD-N Sensors is recommended.

IN COM
24 VDC

Two-wire sensor H8BM

24 VDC
IN COM

All inputs

Three-wire Sensors

NPN Type PNP Type

H8BM H8BM

COM All inputs

Main
sensor Main
circuit sensor
circuit

All inputs
COM

H8BM
H8BM

COM
All inputs

Main
sensor Main
circuit sensor
circuit

All inputs
COM

Contact Switch Connection

H8BM

All inputs

COM

H8BM

COM

All inputs

*H: Contact ON.

*Use contact that can break 13 mA, 30 V

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Precautions
Power Supply
• The power supply and input circuits are electrically insulated
inside the Counter.
• When turning the power on and off, input signal reception is
sometimes not possible as shown in the diagram below. The
unstable period will vary with power supply voltage and the load
conditions on external power supplies.
24 V
ON
Power supply
0V 14 V 12 V
OFF
0 to 50 ms
250 ms 10 ms to 0.9 s
Input signal Count
reception Impossible Impossible

Unstable Unstable

• Turn on or off the operating power source all at once by using

switch or relay contact.

Operating Environment
• The front panel of the Counter is dust-proof and oil-proof.
However, if the Counter is exposed to a large quantity of water or
oil for a long time, the internal components may be affected.
• When using the Counter in a location where excessive noise is
generated keep the Counter, input devices, and input wiring as
far away as possible from the noise source and power lines. Use
of shielded cable as input signal lines is recommended.
• Organic solvents (such as paint thinner), as well as strong acids
or strong alkalies can damage the housing of the Counter.

Others
• To conduct a dielectric strength test between the electric circuits
and non-current-carrying metal parts with the Counter installed
in the control panel, either disconnect the Counter from the
circuit, or short-circuit all the terminals of the Counter (this is to
prevent the test voltage from sneaking into the Counter and
prevent the internal circuitry of the Counter from being damaged
in case the insulation of some device in the control panel
ruptures.
• The terminal screw is M3 x 5. Use the solderless terminal as
shown in the following illustration.

! Caution
This product contains a lithium battery. Lithium batteries ex-
plode if incinerated. Dispose of the Counter as a non-combus-
tible item.

ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE IN MILLIMETERS.

To convert millimeters into inches, multiply by 0.03937. To convert grams into ounces, multiply by 0.03527.

Cat. No. M042-E1-1D In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.
OMRON Corporation
Industrial Automation Company

Measuring and Supervisory Controls Department

Shiokoji Horikawa, Shimogyo-ku,
Kyoto, 600-8530 Japan Printed in Japan
Tel: (81)75-344-7108/Fax: (81)75-344-7189 0101-0.5C (0499)

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