Digital Hour Meters
A digital hour meter is a device that electronically counts the total time a machine stays energized and gives it in hours on a numeric display. It is used on compressors, generators, pumps and machine tools to plan periodic maintenance by actual operating time. The Tense models in this category are 48 × 48 mm panel-mount and DIN rail types; 6-digit or 5+2-digit displays, reset and a memory that keeps the value during a power outage are the key features. Select the model by supply voltage, mounting style, the maximum time the display can count and the need for reset. A digital hour meter must not be confused with an electric energy meter; it does not measure consumed energy in kWh, it only accumulates time.
Products
- Tense HM-48D Digital Operating Hour Meter, Panel Mount, 48 x 48 mm — Tense · SKU: HM-48D · TRY 705.00 · In stock
- Tense DHM-DIN Digital Operating Hour Meter, DIN rail — Tense · SKU: DHM-DIN · TRY 789.60 · In stock
- Tense DHM-48 Digital Operating Hour Meter, 6 Digits 9mm display, Resettable, Panel Type — Tense · SKU: DHM-48 · TRY 940.00 · In stock
- Tense HM-48 Digital Hour Meter, 5-digit 9mm, 2-digit 8mm Display, 24V AC/DC, 220VAC — Tense · SKU: HM-48 · TRY 705.00 · In stock
How to choose Digital Hour Meters
A digital hour meter is a device that electronically counts the total time a machine stays energized and gives it in hours on a numeric display. It is used on compressors, generators, pumps and machine tools to plan periodic maintenance by actual operating time.
- Separate sensing, motion control, logic processing and operator interface requirements.
- Select signal type, supply voltage, communication protocol and I/O count for the machine network.
- Verify housing size, sensing distance and PNP/NPN output polarity against the PLC input card.
Frequently asked questions
What is Digital Hour Meters and where is it used?
A digital hour meter is a device that electronically counts the total time a machine stays energized and gives it in hours on a numeric display. It is used on compressors, generators, pumps and machine tools to plan periodic maintenance by actual operating time.
What should I compare when choosing Digital Hour Meters?
Select the model by supply voltage, mounting style, the maximum time the display can count and the need for reset.
Where can I find technical details for Digital Hour Meters products?
A digital hour meter must not be confused with an electric energy meter; it does not measure consumed energy in kWh, it only accumulates time.
Hour Meters Selection Guide: Technical Criteria and Engineering Practice