Laureate™ Digital Stopwatch & Timer

LAUREL Resolution to 0.2 µs for single or cumulative events.

ELECTRONICS, INC. Displays highly accurate rate based on 1 / time.

Features
• Times single events or accumulated time from 1 µs to 999,999 hrs
• Timing resolution to 0.2 µs
• Selectable HH.MM.SS clock format or decimal format
• Inputs from NPN or PNP proximity switches, contact closures, digital logic,
magnetic pickups down to 12 mV, or AC inputs up to 250 Vac
• Triggers on positive or negative pulse edges
• External controls for reset, meter hold and decimal points
• Universal AC power, 85-264 Vac
• Isolated 5, 10 or 24 Vdc excitation supply to power sensors
• NEMA 4X, 1/8 DIN case
• Optional serial I/O: Ethernet, USB, RS232, RS485, Ethernet-to-RS485 converter
• Optional relay outputs: dual or quad relays, contact or solid state
• Optional isolated analog output: 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-10V, -10 to +10V
• Optional low voltage power: 10-48 Vdc or 12-32 Vac
• Optional Extended Timer: features of standard timer plus rate based on 1/time
Description

The Laureate stopwatch meter is designed to time single 1 s resolution. The stopwatch display is updated during timing
events, such as sporting events or processes, which produce at a rate controlled by a gate time, up to 25/s. It is reset to zero
start and stop pulses. It can also time the width of a single pulse. when the next start pulse occurs. Accumulated time from multiple
Highest resolution is 0.2 µs, since timing is achieved by counting events (Item #2) is also tracked and may be displayed up to
5.5 MHz clock pulses. For long intervals, the display is updated 999,999 hours.
continuously during timing. Laureate™ stopwatch timers use the
FR dual-channel signal conditioner and Standard counter main Inputs to the FR dual-channel signal conditioner can be
board. proximity switches with PNP or NPN output, TTL or CMOS logic,
magnetic pickups, contact closures, low-level outputs from
turbine flow meters down to 12 mV, and high-level AC line inputs
up to 250 Vac. A built-in isolated 5, 10, or 24 Vdc excitation
supply can power proximity switches and other sensors, thus
eliminating the need for an external power supply.
Digital filtering is selectable for electrically noisy environments,
including a batch averaging filter and an adaptive moving aver-
age filter which provides a choice of 8 time constants from 80 ms
to 9.6 s. When a significant change in signal level occurs, that
• A-A Stopwatch Mode. Time can be measured between a filter adapts by briefly switching to the shortest time constant to
start pulse and a stop pulse, both on Channel A, from either follow the change, then reverts back to the selected time con-
the positive or negative edges. stant. In a selectable Auto filter mode, the filter time constant is
automatically selected based on detected signal noise.
• A-B Stopwatch Mode. Time can also be measured between
a start pulse on Channel A (positive or negative edge) and a Designed for system use. Optional plug-in boards include
stop pulse on Channel B (positive or negative edge). This Ethernet and other serial communication boards, dual or quad
mode allows inputs from different sources. In addition, the A relay boards, and an isolated analog output board. Laureates
and B inputs can be tied together to start the stopwatch with may be powered from 85-264 Vac or optionally from 12-32 Vac
one polarity and stop it with the other polarity. or 10-48 Vdc. The display is available with red or green LEDs.
• Rate Based on 1/Time Mode. Highly accurate rate can be The 1/8 DIN case meets NEMA 4X (IP65) specifications from the
displayed by taking the inverse of time. Extensive arithmetic front when panel mounted. Any setup functions and front panel
capabilities allow display in engineering units, such as keys can be locked out for simplified usage and security. A built-
meter/sec. This mode requires use of an Extended counter. in isolated 5, 10, or 24 Vdc excitation supply can power trans-
ducers and eliminate the need for an external power supply.
Display. The event time (Item #1) may be displayed H, M or S All power and signal connections are via UL / VDE / CSA rated
format with six-digit resolution. The longest single-event timing screw clamp plugs.
interval is 999,999 hours. The highest resolution is 0.2 µs. The
event time may also be displayed in HH.MM.SS clock format with

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Specifications

Display

Readout 6 LED digits, 7-segment, 14.2 mm (.56"), red or green

Range -999999 to +999999
Indicators Four LED lamps

Inputs

Types AC, pulses from NPN, PNP transistors, contact closures, magnetic pickups.
Grounding Common ground for channels A & B
Minimum Signal Nine ranges from (-12 to +12 mV) to (+1.25 to +2.1V).
Maximum Signal 250 Vac
Noise Filter 1 MHz, 30 kHz, 250 Hz (selectable)
Contact Debounce 0, 3, 50 ms (selectable)

Stopwatch Mode

Timing Modes:
With Ch A only + to + edge, or - to - edge.
With Ch A tied to Ch B + to - edge, or - to + edge.
With Ch A and Ch B + edge of A to + edge of B, + edge of A to - edge of B,
- edge to A to - edge of B, - edge of A to - edge of B
Timing Interval 1 µs to 999,999 hrs
Timing Resolution 0.2 µs to 1 hr
Selectable Decimal Time 999999 H, M or S format with decimal point
Selectable Clock Time HH.MM.SS format
Output & Display Update 30 ms + gate time programmable from 10 ms to 199.99 s

Accuracy

Time Base Crystal calibrated to ±2 ppm

Span Tempco ±1 ppm/°C (typ)
Long-term Drift ±5 ppm/year

Power

Voltage, standard 85-264 Vac or 90-300 Vdc

Voltage, optional 12-32 Vac or 10-48 Vdc
Power frequency DC or 47-63 Hz
Power consumption 1.2W @ 120 Vac, 1.5W @ 240 Vac, 1.3W @ 10 Vdc, 1.4W @ 20 Vdc,
(typical, base meter) 1.55W @ 30 Vdc, 1.8W @ 40 Vdc, 2.15W @ 48 Vdc
Power isolation 250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test

Excitation Output (standard)

5 Vdc 5 Vdc ± 5%, 100 mA

10 Vdc 10 Vdc ± 5%, 120 mA
24 Vdc 24 Vdc ± 5%, 50 mA
Output Isolation 50 Vdc to meter ground

Analog Output (optional)

Output Levels 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-10V, -10 to +10V (single-output option)
4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-10V (dual-output option)
Current compliance 2 mA at 10V ( > 5 kΩ load)
Voltage compliance 12V at 20 mA ( < 600Ω load)
Scaling Zero and full scale adjustable from -99999 to +99999
Resolution 16 bits (0.0015% of full scale)
Isolation 250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test
(dual analog outputs share the same ground)

Relay Outputs (optional)

Relay Types 2 Form C contact relays or 4 Form A contact relays (NO)

2 or 4 Form A, AC/DC solid state relays (NO)
Current Ratings 8A at 250 Vac or 24 Vdc for contact relays
120 mA at 140 Vac or 180 Vdc for solid state relays
Output common Isolated commons for dual relays or each pair of quad relays
Isolation 250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test

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 Serial Data I/O (optional)

Board Selections Ethernet, Ethernet-to-RS485 server, USB, USB-to-RS485 server, RS485

(dual RJ11), RS485 Modbus (dual RJ45), RS232
Protocols Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII, Laurel ASCII protocol
Data Rates 300 to 19200 baud
Digital Addresses 247 (Modbus), 31 (Laurel ASCII),
Isolation 250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test

Environmental

Operating Temperature 0°C to 55°C

Storage Temperature -40°C to 85°C
Relative Humidity 95% at 40°C, non-condensing
Protection NEMA-4X (IP-65) when panel mounted

Electrical Connections

Mechanical

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Application Examples

Stopwatch Mode

The stopwatch mode is used to time single events between start

and stop pulses on the same channel. Duration of a single wave
shape can be measured by tying the A and B channels together.

Timing Process Dynamics

The start and stop pulses used for timing can be generated by
the dual relay board in a Laureate analog panel meter or digital
counter. For instance, the start and stop pulse edges can be
created as temperature passes two alarm setpoints, or as
temperature cycles in a hysteresis control mode.

Rate Based on 1 / Time

The Extended stopwatch meter can be programmed to display

highly accurate rate based on elapsed time. A pulse or switch
closure can initiate timing, while another pulse or switch closure
stops timing. The meter can be programmed with multipliers to
display rate in appropriate engineering units, such as meters/sec,
for any time duration.

Replacing an Oscilloscope with a Laureate Meter

An oscilloscope is great for viewing and timing pulses in a lab.

However, in fixed installations where digital timing accuracy and
control outputs are required, a low-cost Laureate time interval
meter will be the instrument of choice. Resolution to 0.2 µs is
feasible.

Instrumenting a Pulsed Laser System

Some of the many possibilities in instrumenting a pulsed laser system with Laureate dual-channel
counters: elapsed time, number of pulses, pulse width, pulse separation, duty cycle, and pulse rep rate.

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Ordering Guide
Create a model number in this format: L50000FR, IPC

Main Board L5 Standard Main Board, Green LEDs

L6 Standard Main Board, Red LEDs
L7 Extended Main Board, Green LEDs
L8 Extended Main Board, Red LEDs

Note: Use of the Extended Main Board makes this counter also suitable for A-B time interval,
frequency, rate, period, square root of rate, up or down total, arithmetic functions, simultaneous
rate and total, phase, duty cycle, batching, and custom curve linearization.

Power 0 Isolated 85-264 Vac

1 Isolated 12-32 Vac or 10-48 Vdc

Relay Output 0 None

(isolated) 1 Two 8A Contact Relays
2 Two 120 mA Solid State Relays
3 Four 8A Contact Relays
4 Four 120 mA Solid State Relays

Analog Output 0 None

(isolated) 1 Single isolated 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-10V, -10 to +10V
2 Dual isolated 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-10V

Digital Interface 0 None

(isolated) 1 RS232
2 RS485 (dual RJ11 connectors)
4 RS485 Modbus (dual RJ45 connectors)
5 USB
6 USB-to-RS485 converter
7 Ethernet
8 Ethernet-to-RS485 converter

Input Type FR Dual-Channel Pulse Input Signal Conditioner

Add-on Options CBL01 RJ11-to-DB9 cable. RJ11 to DB9. Connects RS232 ports of meter and PC.
CBL02 USB-to-DB9 adapter cable. Combination of CBL02 and CBL01 connects meter RS232
port to PC USB port.
CBL03-1 6-wire data cable, RJ11 to RJ11, 1 ft. Used to daisy chain meters via RS485.
CBL03-7 6-wire data cable, RJ11 to RJ11, 7 ft. Used to daisy chain meters via RS485.
CBL05 USB cable, A-B. Connects USB ports of meter and PC.
CBL06 USB to RS485 adapter cable, half duplex, RJ11 to USB. Connects meter RS485 port
to PC USB port.
CASE1 Benchtop laboratory case for one 1/8 DIN meter
CASE2 Benchtop laboratory case for two 1/8 DIN meters
IPC Splash-proof cover
BOX1 NEMA-4 Enclosure
BOX2 NEMA-4 enclosure plus IPC
BL Blank Lens without button pads
NL Meter lens without button pads or Laurel logo

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