366C Series Long-Ranger Computing Counter

Based on a powerful built-in microcomputer, the compact 366 is the most versatile and cost-effective counter ATC has ever built. No industrial counter has ever achieved a higher level of reliability and ruggedness than the 366. It has no moving parts in its electronic logic circuits, only plug-in circuit boards which are computer-tested for reliability and assembled virtually without hand wiring. Its few mechanical components have been selected for reliable service; long life relays with heavy-duty contacts and rotary set point selector switches with extremely low wear characteristics.CONTACT BOUNCE AND NOISE IMMUNITY: No industrial counter offers greater immunity to noise and contact bounce than the 366. Most noise encountered in typical industrial environments is blocked by such design features as full-wave bridges and a transformer power supply so effectively that the 366 does not have to be shielded. Furthermore the 366's microcomputer employs redundant sampling logic to detect and reject any noise pulse that manages to penetrate its defenses. Through the same powerful technique, the microcomputer also detects and rejects even severe contact bounce. As a result, the 366 maintains absolute count accuracy and is virtually immune to false starts and reset, even in difficult industrial environments.COMPUTATION: Through its internal microcomputer, the 366 keeps track of the set point throughout the count cycle. Whenever there is a change in set point, even during a cycle, it instantly recomputes the remaining count and accurately determines the number of counts before count-out. This unique capability is especially valuable in the count-down modes as it allows you to shorten or lengthen a cycle without loss of accuracy.PROGRAMMABLE DISPLAY: The 366's three-digit cycle progress display will count UP to or DOWN from the set point, depending on the position of an internal jumper. After count-out, the display will either STOP or GO. In the UP & GO program, the display counts up to the set point and continues to count after count-out; in the DOWN & GO mode, it counts down to the set point, then begins to count up from zero after count-out.