Protection class
The enclosure class is designated according to DIN 40050, by IP and a two-figure code number. 1st digit Degree of…
Protection class (Counter)
Designated with IP (international protection) and a 2-digit number according to DIN 40050 1st digit Degree of protection against penetration…
PTB approval (Counters)
Approval by the Physikalisch Technische Bundesanstalt (appropriateness for verification)
PTB approval
Approval for use by the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, the German government materials testing institute.
Pulse (repetition) frequency, max.
The maximum signal frequency achievable by the shaft encoder, the product of rotary speed and number of markings.
Pulse generation
for electromechanical AC counters An AC counter can be operated directly with mains voltage. Attention! If the counter coil lies…
Pulse generator
Correct counting results depend to a large extent on the appropriate choice of pulse generator. In mechanical pulse generators, bounce…
Pulse scaler
A component which generates an output pulse after a specified number of input pulses. Used whenever the incoming count pulse…