Frequency/Rate Meter

K3NR
High-speed, Intelligent Interface Modules
with Seven Operating Modes Convert Single
or Dual Input Pulses to Display Values
• 50-kHz input range and 0.006% accuracy for sophisticated
control.
• A wide selection of outputs: relay, transistor, BCD, linear, or
communications.
• Maximum/Minimum value hold, set value write protection, and
more.
• Banks with four comparative output values and four prescale
values.
• Prescale function available, which displays in units of actual ®

physical parameters (length, volume, etc.).

• Set value teaching, linear output range teaching, and prescale
teaching are available using actual measured values.
• Displays values in hours, minutes, and seconds in operating
mode 6.
• A startup compensation time parameter keeps the
measurement operation from sending an unnecessary output
for a preset period up to 99.9 s.
• Built-in sensor power supply (12 VDC, 80 mA).
• Compact 1/8 DIN size.
• Conforms to EMC standards, EN61010-1 (IEC61010-1).
• UL/CSA approved.
Model Number Structure
■ Model Number Legend
Base Units and Output Boards can be ordered individually or as sets. Refer to the Output Board Combinations table on page 108.

Base Units Output Boards Base Units with Output Boards

K3NR - K31 - K3NR - -
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1, 2. Input Sensors Codes L2: Linear output (1 to 5 VDC) (see note)
NB: NPN inputs/Voltage pulse inputs L3: Linear output (1 mV/10 digits) (see note)
PB: PNP inputs L4: Linear output, 4 to 20 mA + 5 transistor outputs (NPN open
3. Supply Voltage collector)
1: 100 to 240 VAC L5: Linear output, 1 to 5 V + 5 transistor outputs (NPN open col-
lector)
2: 12 to 24 VDC
L6: Linear output, 1 mV/10 digits+ 5 transistor outputs (NPN
4. Display
open collector)
A:Basic
indicators

L7: Linear output, 0 to 5 VDC (see note)

C:Set Value LED Display
Panel

L8: Linear output, 0 to 10 VDC (see note)

5, 6, 7, 8. Output Type Codes
L9: Linear output, 0 to 5 VDC + 5 transistor outputs (NPN open
C1: 3 comparative relay contact outputs (H, PASS, L: SPDT) collector)
C2: 5 comparative relay contact outputs (HH, H, L, LL: SPST- L10: Linear output, 0 to 10 VDC + 5 transistor outputs (NPN open
NO; PASS: SPDT) collector)
C5: 5 comparative relay contact outputs (HH, H, L, LL: SPST- FLK1: Communication RS-232C (see note)
NC; PASS: SPDT)
FLK2: Communication RS-485 (see note)
T1: 5 comparative transistor outputs (NPN open collector)
FLK3: Communication RS-422 (see note)
T2: 5 comparative transistor outputs (PNP open collector)
FLK4: RS-232C + 5 transistor outputs (NPN open collector)
B2: BCD output (NPN open collector) (see note)
FLK5: RS-485 + 5 transistor outputs (NPN open collector)
B4: BCD output + 5 transistor outputs (NPN open collector)
FLK6: RS-422 + 5 transistor outputs (NPN open collector)
L1: Linear output (4 to 20 mA) (see note)
Note: These output types are available on Basic Models only.

Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR K-107

Ordering Information
■ Base Unit
Input type NPN/Voltage pulse PNP
Supply voltage 100 to 240 VAC 12 to 24 VDC 100 to 240 VAC 12 to 24 VDC
Basic Models K3NR-NB1A K3NR-NB2A K3NR-PB1A K3NR-PB2A
These models provide a
present value LED and
front-panel control keys. Can
be connected to any Output
Board, or can be used for
display only without an
Output Board.
Set Value LED Models K3NR-NB1C K3NR-NB2C K3NR-PB1C K3NR-PB2C
These models provide a
present value LED, set
value LED, and front-panel
control keys. Can be
connected to Relay,
Transistor, or Combination
Output Boards.

■ Available Output Board Combinations

Output type Output configuration Output boards Base units
Basic Set Value
LED Display
Relay contact 3 outputs: H, PASS, L (SPDT) K31-C1 Yes Yes
5 outputs: HH, H, L, LL (SPST-NO), and PASS (SPDT) K31-C2 Yes Yes
5 outputs: HH, H, L, LL (SPST-NC), and PASS (SPDT) K31-C5 Yes Yes
Transistor 5 outputs (NPN open collector) K31-T1 Yes Yes
5 outputs (PNP open collector) K31-T2 Yes Yes
BCD (see note) 5-digit output (NPN open collector) K31-B2 Yes ---
Linear 4 to 20 mA DC K31-L1 Yes ---
1 to 5 VDC K31-L2 Yes ---
1 mV/10 digits K31-L3 Yes ---
0 to 5 VDC K31-L7 Yes ---
0 to 10 VDC K31-L8 Yes ---
Communication boards RS-232C K31-FLK1 Yes ---
(see note) RS-485 K31-FLK2 Yes ---
RS-422 K31-FLK3 Yes ---
Combination output and BCD output + 5 transistor outputs (NPN open collector) K31-B4 Yes Yes
communication boards 4 to 20 mA + 5 transistor outputs (NPN open collector) K31-L4 Yes Yes
1 to 5 V + 5 transistor outputs (NPN open collector) K31-L5 Yes Yes
1 mV/10 digits + 5 transistor outputs (NPN open collector) K31-L6 Yes Yes
0 to 5 VDC + 5 transistor outputs (NPN open collector) K31-L9 Yes Yes
0 to 10 VDC + 5 transistor outputs (NPN open collector) K31-L10 Yes Yes
RS-232C + 5 transistor outputs (NPN open collector) K31-FLK4 Yes Yes
RS-485 + 5 transistor outputs (NPN open collector) K31-FLK5 Yes Yes
RS-422 + 5 transistor outputs (NPN open collector) K31-FLK6 Yes Yes

Note: For details, refer to the Communication Operation Manual.

K-108 Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR

Specifications
■ Ratings
Supply voltage 100 to 240 VAC (50/60 Hz); 12 to 24 VDC
Operating voltage range 85% to 110% of supply voltage
Power consumption (see note) 15 VA max. (max. AC load with all indicators lit)
10 W max. (max. DC load with all indicators lit)
Sensor power supply 80 mA at 12 VDC±10%
Insulation resistance 20 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between external terminal and case.
Insulation provided between inputs, outputs, and power supply.
Dielectric strength 2,000 VAC for 1 min between external terminal and case.
Insulation provided between inputs, outputs, and power supply.
Noise immunity ±1,500 V on power supply terminals in normal or common mode ±1 µs, 100 ns for square-wave noise
with 1 ns
Vibration resistance Malfunction: 10 to 55 Hz, 0.5-mm for 10 min each in X, Y, and Z directions
Destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, 0.75-mm for 2 hrs each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistance Malfunction: 98 m/s2 for 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Destruction: 294 m/s2 for 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Ambient temperature Operating: −10°C to 55°C (with no icing)
Storage: −20°C to 65°C (with no icing)
Ambient humidity Operating: 25% to 85% (with no condensation)
EMC (EMI) EN61326+A1 Industry
Emission Enclosure: CISPR 11 Group 1 class A: CISRP16-1/-2
Emission AC Mains: CISPR 11 Group 1 class A: CISRP16-1/-2
(EMS) EN61326+A1 Industry
Immunity ESD: EN61000-4-2: 4 kV contact discharge (level 2)
8 kV air discharge (level 3)
Immunity RF-interference: EN61000-4-3: 10 V/m (amplitude-modulated,
80 MHz to 1 GHz) (level 3)
Immunity Fast Transient Noise: EN61000-4-4: 2 kV (power line) (level 3)
Immunity Burst Noise: 1 kV line to line (I/O signal line)
Immunity Surge: EN61000-4-5: 1 kV line to line
2 kV line to ground (power line)
Immunity Conducted Disturbance EN61000-4-6: 3 V (0.15 to 80 MHz) (level 2)
Immunity Voltage Dip/Interrupting EN61000-4-11: 0.5 cycles, 0, 180°, 100% (rated voltage)
Approved standards UL508, CSA22.2;
Conforms to EN61326+A1, EN61010-1 (IEC61010-1)
Conforms to VDE0106/P100 (finger protection) when the terminal cover is mounted.
Weight Approx. 400 g

Note: A K3NR with DC supply voltage requires approximately 1 A DC as control power supply current the moment the K3NR is turned ON. Do not
forget to take this into consideration when using several K3NR units. When the K3NR is not in measuring operation (e.g., the K3NR has
been just turned ON or is operating for startup compensation time), the display will read “00000” and all outputs will be OFF.

indicators
Panel

Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR K-109

■ Characteristics
Input signal No-voltage contact (30 Hz max., ON/OFF pulse width: 15 ms min.)
Voltage pulse (50 kHz max., ON/OFF pulse width: 9 µs min., ON voltage: 4.5 to 30 V/OFF voltage: −30 to 2 V)
Open collector (50 kHz max., ON/OFF pulse width: 9 µs min.)
Connectable Sensors
ON residual voltage: 3 V max.
OFF leakage current: 1.5 mA max.
Load current: Must have switching capacity of 20 mA min.
Must be able to dependably switch a load current of 5 mA max.
Measuring accuracy Operating modes 1 and 6: ±0.006%rdg±1 digit
(at 23±5°C) Operating modes 2 to 5: ±0.02%rdg±1 digit
Measuring modes and Operating mode 1: Rotational/circumferential speed 0.0005 to 50,000 Hz
ranges Operating mode 2: Absolute ratio 0.0005 to 50,000 Hz
(Operating modes 1 to 6 are Operating mode 3: Error ratio 0.0005 to 50,000 Hz
for no-contact sensor Operating mode 4: Rotational difference 0.0005 to 50,000 Hz
models) Operating mode 5: Flow rate ratio 0.0005 to 50,000 Hz
Operating mode 6: Passing time 0.0005 to 50,000 Hz
Operating mode 7: Pulse counting 0 to 4G count (32-bit counter)
Max. displayed digits 5 digits (−19999 to 99999)
Display 7-segment LED
Polarity display “−” is displayed automatically with a negative input signal.
Zero display Leading zeros are not displayed.
Prescale function Programming via front-panel key inputs. (0.0001 x 10−9 to 9.9999 x 109, decimal point can be set freely)
Can be set using prescale value teaching.
HOLD functions Max. value (peak) hold, Min. value (bottom) hold
(see note 2)
External control HOLD (Process value held)
RESET (Maximum/minimum data reset, counting value reset)
BANK (Selection of one bank out of 4 banks of set values)
(Selection of one bank out of 4 banks of prescale values)
Comparative output Programmable with front-panel key inputs (1 to 9999).
hysteresis setting
Other functions Variable linear output range (for models with linear outputs only) (note 1)
Remote/Local processing (available for communications output models only)
Maximum/Minimum value data reset with front panel keys
Comparative output pattern selection
Process time for averaging measured values
Startup compensation time (0.0 to 99.9 s)
Time unit display
Security
Memory power failure
Output configuration Relay contact output (3 or 5 outputs)
Transistor output (NPN and PNP open collector), BCD (NPN open collector)
Parallel BCD (NPN open collector) + transistor output (NPN open collector)
Linear output (4 to 20 mA, 1 to 5 V) + transistor output (NPN open collector)
Communication functions (RS-232C, RS-485, RS-422)
Communication functions (RS-232C, RS-485, RS-422) + transistor output (NPN open collector)
Delay in comparative Operating modes 1 to 6: 200 ms max.
outputs (at transistor output) Operating mode 7: 1 ms max.
Linear output response time Operating modes 1 to 6: 220 ms max.
Operating mode 7: 20 ms max.
Degree of protection Front panel: NEMA4X for indoor use (equivalent to IP66)
Rear case: IEC standard IP20
Terminals: IEC standard IP00
Memory protection Non-volatile memory (EEPROM) (possible to rewrite 100,000 times)

Note: 1. The linear output range cannot be set when connected to a 1 mV/10-digit Linear Output Board.
2. Not effective for operating mode 7.

K-110 Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR

■ Input/Output Ratings
Relay Contact Output
(Incorporating a G6B Relay)

Item Resistive load (cosφ = 1) Inductive load (cosφ = 0.4, L/R = 7 ms)
Rated load 5 A at 250 VAC; 5 A at 30 VDC 1.5 A at 250 VAC, 1.5 A at 30 VDC
Rated carry current 5 A max. (at COM terminal)
Max. contact voltage 380 VAC, 125 VDC
Max. contact current 5 A max. (at COM terminal)
Max. switching capacity 1,250 VA, 150 W 375 VA, 80 W
Min. permissible load 10 mA at 5 VDC
(P level, reference value)
Mechanical life 50,000,000 times min. (at a switching frequency of 18,000 times/hr)
Electrical life 100,000 times min. (at a rated load switching frequency of 1,800 times/hr)
(at an ambient temperature of 23°C)

Transistor Output
Rated load voltage 24 VDC max.
Max. load current 50 mA
Leakage current 100 µA max.

BCD Output
I/O signal name Item Rating
Inputs REQUEST, HOLD, MAX, MIN, RESET Input signal No-voltage contact input
Input current with no-voltage input 10 mA
Signal level ON voltage: 1.5 V max.
OFF voltage: 3 V min.
Outputs DATA, POLARITY, OVERFLOW, Rated load voltage 24 VDC max.
DATA VALID, RUN Max. load current 10 mA
Leakage current 100 µA max.

Note: Logic method: negative logic

Linear Output
Item 4 to 20 mA 1 to 5 V 1 mV/10 digits (see note)
Resolution 4,096
Output error ±0.5% FS ±1.5% FS
Permissible load resistance 600 Ω max. 500 Ω min. 1 KΩ min.
Note: For the 1 mV/10-digit output, the output voltage changes for every 40 to 50 increment in the display value.

■ Communications Specifications
Item RS-232C, RS-422 RS-485
Transmission method 4-wire, half-duplex 2-wire, half-duplex
Synchronization method Start-stop synchronization
indicators

Baud rate 1,200/2,400/4,800/9,600/19,200/38,400 bps

Panel

Transmission code ASCII (7-bit)

Communications Write Comparative set value, prescaling value, remote/local programming, reset control of maximum/mini-
mum values, and other setting mode items excluding communications conditions.
Read Process value, comparative set value, maximum value, minimum value, model data, error code, and
others

For details, refer to Communication Operation Manual.

Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR K-111

Connections
■ Terminal Arrangement
Terminal Numbers
Output unit Output 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
unit

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Input
unit
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Input unit Note: Terminals 7 to 13 are connected internally.

Terminals 7 and 11 are mutually isolated.

Input Unit
12 VDC
80 mA When inputting the external control signals and input signals
through the open collector:
Transistor Inputs:
+ − ON: Residual voltage must be 3 V max.
OFF: Leakage current must be 1.5 mA max.
The switching capacity must be 20 mA or greater.
When the external signal input is short-circuited, a voltage of
approximately 5 V will be applied to between the terminals 5 to 7
Signal input terminal 100 to 240 VAC and the COM terminal, and a current of approximately 18 mA
or 12 to 24 VDC (nominal value) will flow.

Note: Check the power supply specifications of the

model used before connecting the power supply*.

*Recommended DC power supply: eg. OMRON S8VS

NPN Inputs Voltage Pulse Inputs PNP-Inputs

External
+12 V sensor +12 V
External power
sensor 10 +12 V 10
+12 V supply (+)
power 590 Ω
supply (+) 820 Ω Input A 1
10 k Ω 820 Ω
Input A 3 590 Ω
590 Ω
Internal circuits
Internal circuits

820 Ω +12 V
Internal circuits

Input A 1 GND
+12 V +12 V GND
Input B 2
GND 820 Ω
590 Ω 590 Ω
590 Ω 820 Ω
820 Ω 10 k Ω
Input B 2 Input B 4 External
External sensor GND
11 GND
sensor 11 GND power
GND supply (−)
power 11
supply (−)

K3NR-NB K3NR-PB (PNP Input)

(NPN Input/Voltage Pulse Input)
NPN Open Collector Output Contact Output Voltage Output PNP Open Collector Output
(NPN Linear 2-wire Output)
Input resistance: 10 kΩ

10 11 10 11
10 11
10 11
+12V 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 +12V INA INB
INA INB GND INA INB
+12 V INA INB 0V
0V
0V
Contact
Note: When the contact is short-
circuited, a current of approxi-
Voltage pulse output sensor
mately 13 mA will flow at a volt- PNP output sensor
NPN output sensor
age of approximately 12 V.
Note: Connect the + side of the NPN Note: With voltage pulse input
linear 2-wire input to terminal 1 not from a 3-wire sensor,
and the − side to terminal 11. connect the + side to ter-
minal 3 and the − side to
terminal 11.

K-112 Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR

Output Units
K31-C1: Relay (3 Outputs) K31-C2: Relay (5 Outputs)
Outputs (5 A max. at 250 VAC) Outputs (5 A max. at 250 VAC)
H PASS L H LL
HH PASS L
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

K31-C5: Relay (5 Outputs) K31-T1: Transistor (NPN Open Collector)

Outputs (5 A max. at 250 VAC)
H Outputs (50 mA max. at 24 VDC)
LL
HH PASS L HH H PASS L LL COM
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

p ( )
HH H PASS L LL COM

DATA OVERFLOW
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

DATA VALID

MAX. REQ.

POLARITY
REQUEST

MIN. REQ.
COMMON

COMMON
RESET
104

HOLD

PASS
RUN

HH

LL
H

L
K31-L1, L2, L3,-L4, -L5, -L6, -L7, -L8, -L9, 4 8
-L10: Linear 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
(Terminals 21 to 26 are provided only on K31-L4,
-L5, -L6, -L9, -L10.) 1 2 4 8 1 2 4 8 1 2 4 8 1 2 4 8 1 2
L1, L4: 4 to 20 mA 100 101 102 103 104
L2, L5: 1 to 5 V COMMON
L3, L6: 1 mV/10 digit
L7, L9: 0 to 5 VDC Outputs (50 mA max. at 24 VDC)
L8, L10: 0 to 10 VDC
K31-FLK1: RS-232C
+ − HH H PASS L LL COM
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
SD
RD

SG

Note: With K31-L4/-L5/-L6/-L9/-L10 models, terminals 19

and 26 are connected internally.
K31-FLK3, -FLK6: RS-422
K31-FLK2, -FLK5: RS-485
(The right connector is provided only on K31-FLK6)
(Terminals 21 to 26 are provided only on K31-FLK5.)
Output NPN Tr.
RS-422 (50 mA max. at 24 VDC)
RDA

SDA

Terminator
LL

ON Outputs (50 mA max. at 24 VDC)

RS-485 Terminator
+ − OFF HH H PASS L LL COM 6 7 8 9 6 7 8 9
ON
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 OFF
RDB

SDB

HH

COM
H

L
PASS
SG

K31-FLK4: RS-232C + Transistor (NPN Open Collector)

• D-sub 37P Connectors for BCD output (attachment)
indicators

Output NPN Tr.

Panel

Plug: XM2A-3701 RS-232C (50 mA max. at 24 VDC)

LL

Hood: XM2S-3711
• D-sub 25P connectors for RS-232C output (K31-FLK1) (order
9 8 7 6 9 8 7 6
separately) 5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
Plug: XM2A-2501
Hood: XM2S-2511
PASS
L

COM

HH
SG

H
RD
SD

• D-sub 9P connectors for RS-422 output (K31-FLK3 and K31-

FLK6) (order separately)
Plug: XM2A-0901
Hood: XM2S-0911
• D-sub 9P connectors for RS-232C output (K31-FLK4) (order
separately)
Plug: XM2D-0901
Hood: XM2D-0911

Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR K-113

■ Block Diagram
Key
switch LED
Power supply
for sensor
Sensor A Frequency
Input circuit measurement 8-bit
Sensor B circuit microcomputer Output
GND circuit

Control input Control input Waveform

adjustment
circuit circuit

Voltage stabilizing
Control power circuit Power supply for
supply Power supply sensor (input circuit)
circuit Frequency measurement circuit
Voltage stabilizing Waveform adjustment circuit
circuit 8-bit microcomputer

Voltage stabilizing Control input circuit

circuit

K-114 Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR

Operation
■ Main Functions
Output Pattern Selection c-out Startup Compensation Time stime
The patterns of comparative output are selectable according to the The startup compensation time parameter keeps the measurement
level change. Select the pattern according to the application. operation from sending an unnecessary output corresponding to
instantaneous, fluctuating input from the moment the K3NR is turned
Standard Output ON until the end of the preset period.
Set value HH The compensation time can be set in a range from 0.0 to 99.9 sec-
Set value H onds as the waiting time until the devices subject to measurement
Set value L
become stable after the startup of the power supply.
Set value LL
Display
Startup compensation time

Comparative output HH ON
OFF Set value L
Comparative output H
PASS
Comparative output L
Comparative output LL
00000 displayed Time
Zone Output
Set value HH Power supply
Set value H
Set value L Comparative
output L
Set value LL

Hysteresis hys
ON
Comparative output HH OFF
The hysteresis of comparative outputs can be set to prevent the chat-
Comparative output H tering of comparative outputs. Refer to page 130 for more details.
PASS
Comparative output L
Linear Output Range lset
Comparative output LL
A linear output range can be set as required. A value corresponding
Level Output to the maximum output value and that corresponding to the minimum
Set value HH output value can be set.
Set value H
Set value L
Set value LL 20 mA For the 4- to 20-mA
output type
Output

ON
Comparative output HH OFF
4 mA
Comparative output H
Comparative output L
Comparative output LL Lower Upper Display
limit limit
PASS
Note: The following setting conditions must be satisfied, otherwise no
zone output will turn ON correctly.
Remote/Local Selection r-l
LL < L < H < HH Select remote programming when performing all settings through the
host devices and select local programming when performing settings
through key operation.
indicators
Panel

Process Time for Averaging Measured

Value
Process time for averaging measured value is the time over which
the measured values will be averaged. If this time is shorter than the
input pulse interval, processing will be based on the input pulse inter-
val.

Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR K-115

■ BCD Output Timing Chart
A request signal from an external device (such as a Programmable Controller) is required to read BCD data.

Single Sampling Data Output

Pulse with a width of no less than 20 ms.
(no more than 50 ms.)
REQ.
Max.
Min.

DATA All data "high" Data All data "high"

DATA
VALID
40 ms
Approx. 30 ms 16 ms
Approximately 30 ms after the REQ signal rises, a sample is taken and the DATA VALID signal is output. Read the data when the DATA VALID
signal is ON.
The DATA VALID signal will turn OFF in 40 ms, and then in 16 ms, the data will go OFF.
Models with a BCD output have an open collector output configuration so that wired-OR connection is possible.

REQ.
(1)
K3NR (1)
Programmable
controller REQ.
(1)

REQ.
K3NR (2) (1)

DATA (incl. POL and OVER) DATA (1) (2) (3)

and DATA VALID are wired-OR
K3NR (3) processed. DATA
The RUN, HH, H, PASS, L, and VALID
LL signals are always output * * *
regardless of the status of the *The period between the DATA VALID signal and the
REQ signal. Do not OR-wire REQ signal should be no less than 20 ms max.
these signals.

Continuous Data Output

REQ.
Max.
Min.

DATA All data "high" Data 1 Data 2

DATA
VALID
40ms 40ms
Approx. 24ms 24ms
30 ms 64ms 64ms

The K3NR outputs each measurement at an interval of 64 ms when a REQ signal is ON continuously.
If the HOLD signal is ON at the moment the DATA output is switched from Data 1 to Data 2 or vice versa, the output BCD data will be either Data
1 or Data 2 according to the timing of the HOLD signal. However, output data will never be below.

K-116 Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR

Example of Connection to Programmable Controller
K3NR PC (SYSMAC)
DC Input Unit

1. COMMON COM

2. 1 IN

3. 2 IN

0
10

Internal circuit
4. 4 IN

5. 8 IN

23. DATA VALID

24. RUN IN

IN

25. COMMON
Transistor Output Boards

26. REQUEST OUT

240 Ω
+5 V

Internal circuit

Internal circuit
240 Ω

30. RESET OUT

240 Ω
31. POLARITY COM
240 Ω (Polarity: +, −) (0 V)

24 VDC

+24 V
DC power supply*
0V

*Recommended DC power supply: eg. OMRON S8VS

indicators
Panel

Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR K-117

Example of Connection to Display Unit
K3NR

1.COMMON

2.1

3.2
100
4.4

5.8

23.DATA VALID
24.RUN

101

102

25.COMMON

Connected
26.REQUEST
+5V 240 Ω
240 Ω

30.RESET
240 Ω
V
O
D
C
B
A
DP
LE
V
O
D
C
B
A
DP
LE
V
O
D
C
B
A
DP
LE
V
O
8 8 8
31.POLARITY
240 Ω
(Polarity: +, −)
SEC
M7E-01D@N2 or M7E-01H@N2

M7E Digital Display Unit

K-118 Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR

Nomenclature
1. SV Display
7. Status Indicators

2. PV Display

3. Comparative Output
Status Indicators

4. SV Display Status 8. Teaching Indicator

5. ESC Key 9. RESET/TEACH Key

6. Mode Key
10. Up Key and Shift Key
Name Functions
1. SV display Displays the set value or parameter. Available for Set Value LED Models only.
2. PV display Displays the process value in addition to the max./min. value or parameter.
3. Comparative output Displays the status of comparative output.
status indicators
4. SV display status Indicates which comparative set value is currently on the SV display.
5. ESC Key Used to return to the RUN mode from the Setting, Protect, or Maintenance mode.
The process value, maximum value, or minimum value to be displayed can be selected.
6. Mode Key Used to enter the Setting mode.
Used to allow the PV display to indicate set values sequentially. Available for Basic Models only.
Used to indicate set values sequentially on the SV display. Available for Set Value LED Models only.
7. Status indicators HOLD: Lit when HOLD input is ON.
MAX: Lit when the maximum value is indicated on the PV display.
MIN: Lit when the minimum value is indicated on the PV display.
PROG: Lit or flashes while parameters are being set.
8. Teaching indicator Lit when the teaching function is enabled and flashes when the K3NR is in teaching operation.
9. RESET/TEACH Key The maximum value, minimum value, and counting values are reset by pressing this key.
Teaching is available when the teaching function is enabled.
10. Up Key and Shift Key The digit being set is scrolled by pressing the Shift Key. The set value increases by one whenever the Up Key is
pressed.

indicators
Panel

Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR K-119

Engineering Data
Derating Curve for Sensor Power Supply
Max. current (mA)

Note: The derating curve shown is for standard installation.

The derating curve depends on the mounting direction.

Ambient temperature (°C)

K-120 Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR

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

PV Display

14.2

8.2

Panel Cutouts

45+0.8
−0

92+0.8
−0 75 min.

Note: The K3NR uses M3.5 terminals.

A terminal cover is provided.
120 min.

indicators
Panel

Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR K-121

Precautions
!WARNING ■ Correct Use
Do not touch any of the terminals while the power is being sup-
plied. Doing so may result in electric shock.
Long-term Use
!Caution Use all products within the specified ranges. When using inside a
Do not allow metal objects or conductive wire cuttings to enter the control panel, ensure that the temperature around the product, rather
product. Doing so may result in electric shock, fire, or malfunction. than the temperature around the control panel, does not exceed the
specified temperature range. Electronic products, such as this prod-
uct, have a lifetime that is dependent on the lifetime of internal elec-
!Caution tronic components, as opposed to the lifetime related to the number
Do not attempt to take the product apart or touch any internal parts of relay switching operations. The lifetime of these components var-
while the power is being supplied. Doing so may result in electric ies with the temperature; the higher the temperature, the shorter the
shock. lifetime. Therefore, the product lifetime can be extended by lowering
the internal temperature of the product.
!Caution When several Frequency/Rate Meters are mounted close together
Do not use the product in locations subject to flammable or explo- (either horizontally or vertically), the internal temperature of the Fre-
sive gases. Doing so may result in explosion. quency/Rate Meters may rise, leading to a reduction in the lifetime. In
this case, take measures to cool the Frequency/Rate Meters, such as
!Caution installing fans. Ensure, however, that the terminals are not cooled as
The lifetime of output relays varies greatly with the switching ca- this may lead to incorrect measurement.
pacity and conditions. Consider the actual operating conditions,
and use the relays within the rated load without exceeding the Operating Environment
number of operations specified as the rated electrical life. Using
relays beyond their rated electrical life may result in contact depos- Do not use the product in locations subject to temperatures or humid-
it or burning. ity levels above the specified ranges, or in locations subject to con-
densation.
!Caution Do not use the product in locations subject to severe shocks or vibra-
Do not use loads exceeding the rated value. Doing so may result tions.
in damage or burning. Separate the product from machines that generate high-frequency
noise, such as high-frequency welding machines and high-frequency
!Caution sewing machines.
Use a power supply voltage within the specified range. Not doing Do not use the product in locations subject to dust or corrosive
so may result in damage or burning. gases.
Do not use the product outdoors or in locations subject to direct sun-
!Caution light.
Use settings that are appropriate for the control system. Discrep-
ancies between the settings and the actual control conditions may
result in unexpected operation leading to damage or accidents.
Operation
When using models with comparative outputs, if an error occurs at
!Caution the Frequency/Rate Meter, comparative output may not operate cor-
Be sure to tighten terminal screws to the specified torque. rectly. We therefore recommend that you consider providing an alarm
Specified torque for M3.5 screws: 0.74 to 0.90 N·m system separately as a countermeasure.
Loose screws may result in burning or malfunction. Parameter settings that allow the functions to operate properly are
made, using the setting menu, at the factory prior to delivery. When

■ Application Precautions
using the product, change the settings as required for the applica-
tion.
• Use a power supply voltage within the specified range. Not doing
so may result in damage or burning. Mounting
• Be sure to perform wiring correctly, verifying the terminal names.
Recommended panel thickness is 1 to 3.2 mm.
Incorrect wiring may result in burning.
• Be sure to tighten the screws on the terminal block properly.
• Do not connect anything to unused terminals.

Panel

K-122 Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR

Attach the mounting bracket on the left and right sides of the Fre-
quency/Rate Meter as shown in the illustration above and gradually
Unit Label (Provided)
tighten each screw evenly in turn by considering the balance of the No product is shipped with the unit label attached. Select a unit label
tightening force until the ratchets start slipping without being further from the sheet provided and attach it to the Frequency/Rate Meter.
tightened.
Mount the Frequency/Rate Meter as horizontally as possible.

Waterproof Specifications
Products for which the degree of protection is not specified or models
with IP@0 degree of protection do not have waterproof specifications.

Noise Countermeasures
Separate the product as far as possible from machines that generate
high-frequency noise, such as high-frequency welding machines and
high-frequency sewing machines, and machines that generate
surges.
Attach surge absorbers or noise filters to noise-generating peripheral
devices (in particular, devices with inductance such as motors, trans-
formers, solenoids, and magnet coils).

Line filter
Power input

K3NR

+
Power input
Signal
input

K3NR

−
Surge absorber

In order to prevent inductive noise, wire the lines connected to the

terminal block separately from power lines carrying high voltages or
large currents. Also, do not wire in parallel to, or in the same cable as
power lines. There are other methods that are effective for reducing
noise, such as running wires along ducts and using shield lines.
When using a noise filter for the power supply, check the voltage and
current and install as close to the Frequency/Rate Meter as possible.

Inductive Noise Countermeasure for Input

Line
Analog Input

+
Signal
input Processor

−
Two-conductor shield wire

Temperature Input
In order to prevent the influence of induction, separate the lead wire
indicators

joining the temperature sensor and the Frequency/Rate Meter from

Panel

power and load lines.

Using the product near radios, television sets, or other wireless
devices may result in reception interference.

Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR K-123

Operating Procedures
■ Operation in RUN Mode
Reset (Enabled in operating mode 7 Bank Selection
only.) BANK1

The incremental display value can be reset using key operations. BANK2

Display value
COM
• Switch between the comparative set values and the prescaling val-
Incremental value ues for banks 1 to 4 using the BANK 1 and BANK 2 signals.
• The relationship between the BANK 1 and BANK 2 signals and the
Incremental value after reset bank numbers is shown in the following table.

Bank BANK 1 BANK 2 Comparat Prescaling

Reset input number ive set value
value
• Press the RESET/TEACH Key /TEACH
RESET
during incremental display to 1 OFF OFF sU1.** ps1.**
reset the incremental value and continue incremental counting
operation. 2 ON OFF sU2.** ps2.**
3 OFF ON sU3.** ps3.**
• Reset using the RESET/TEACH Key /TEACH
RESET
is not possible if reset of
4 ON ON sU4.** ps4.**
counting values was prohibited in Protect Mode.
Note: If the prescale value bank is set to OFF, then the prescaling val-
Checking the Bank Number ue for each bank is fixed.

Press the Shift Key for 1 s min. during measurement to display Confirming Maximum and Minimum
the bank number in the PV display. (The display will return to the
measurement value if there is no key operation for 5 seconds.)
Values
Press the ESC Key during measurement to display the maxi-
mum and minimum values.

Measurement Maximum Minimum

value value value

Press the RESET/TEACH Key /TEACH RESET

while the maximum or minimum
value is displayed to reset the value. (This is not possible, however, if
maximum/minimum value reset was prohibited in Protect Mode.)

Confirming and Setting Comparative Set Values

When the measurement value, the maximum value, or the minimum value is displayed, press the Mode Key repeatedly to display the com-
parative set values in the order HH, H, L, and LL. (With models that have an SV display, the comparative set values are displayed in the SV display.)

Measurement value Comparative Comparative

Maximum value Comparative Comparative
Minimum value set value HH set value H set value L set value LL

No key operation for 5 s No key operation for 5 s No key operation for 5 s No key operation for 5 s

Note: When a comparative set value is displayed, it can be changed using the Up Key and Shift Key (if key protection is OFF).

K-124 Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR

■ Setting Procedures
The K3NR has four modes: RUN mode for normal operations, Setting mode for initial parameter input, Protect mode for lock-out configuration, and
Maintenance mode for initializing set values. The parameters that are accessible on any individual K3NR will vary depending on the Output Board
installed. Refer to the K3NR Operation Manual for details.
RUN Mode: Remains in this mode under normal operation.
The process value or the max./min. value can be monitored.
Using the front panel keys, the comparative set value can be changed and max./min. value and counting value reset can
be performed.
Setting Mode: Used for making initial settings.
Includes settings for four menus (Set value (sUset), prescaling (pscl), setup (setup), option (opt)) and the output test.
Protect Mode: Used for locking the front key operation or parameter changes.
Maintenance Mode: Used for initializing set values.

When power is ON
+
Power ON

Maintenance mode

ESC

RUN mode
ESC + 1s

ESC 1s
ESC

Setting mode Protect mode

sUset - Program set values prot - Program lock-out configuration

s.bank Select bank no. of set values all Enable all key protection
sU*.hh Enter set value HH of bank 1 sUset Enable set value change prohibition
sU*. h Enter set value H of bank 1 reset Enable prohibition of counting value reset using the front
sU*. l Enter set value L of bank 1 panel keys
sU*. ll Enter set value LL of bank 1 mm.rst Enable prohibition of max./min. value reset using the
front panel keys
Note: The above is an example when the bank number is set to 1.
secr Specify the menus to be protected against setting in the
pscl - Display prescaling setting mode
p.bank Select bank no. of prescale values
ps*.ax Set the mantissa (X) of the prescale value of input A
ps*.ay Set the exponent (Y) of the prescale value of input A
ps*.bx Set the mantissa (X) of the prescale value of input B
ps*.by Set the exponent (Y) of the prescale value of input B
decp.* Select decimal point
Note: The above is an example when the bank number is set to 1.
setup - Program operating mode/input sensor/serial communications
func Specify operating mode time Select the display time unit
ina Select a sensor type of input A u-no Enter the unit no. for the host
inb Select a sensor type of input B bps Select the baud rate
=ro.ax Set the mantissa (X) of the auto zero time of input A len Select the word bit length
=ro.ay Set the exponent (Y) of the auto zero time of input A sbit Select the stop bits
=ro.bx Set the mantissa (X) of the auto zero time of input B prty Select the parity bits
=ro.by Set the exponent (Y) of the auto zero time of input B
indicators

opt - Supplementary settings related to display or control

Panel

aUg Set the process time for averaging measured value

stime Set startup compensation time
memo Select power failure memory function
hys Enter hysteresis value
c-out Select the output pattern
lset.h Enter the upper limit (H) of linear output range
lset.l Enter the lower limit (L) of linear output range
r-l Select the remote/local programming
test - Generating simulated input for testing the output function

Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR K-125

■ Initial Settings ■ Parameters
Power ON Power ON

Press the Mode Key for 1 s min. to move to the Setting

Mode. RUN Mode Press the ESC Key and Up Key
for 1 s.

Refer to Operation in RUN Mode.

Select the setup menu ( ) with the Mode Key
and set the operating mode, the input type, and other
settings.

1s
Setting Mode
If required, set a prescale value in the prescaling menu
( ).

Set value menu

Set comparative set values in the set value menu ( ).
1s
Comparative set
−
value bank
No key operation for 5 s
Make settings in the option menu ( ) as required.
(See note 4.)
Comparative −
set value HH
No key operation for 5 s
If necessary, generate simulated input for testing the output (See note 4.)
function in output test ( ). Comparative
−
set value H
No key operation for 5 s
(See note 4.)
Output test
After completing all the settings, press the ESC Key to Comparative −
return to RUN Mode. set value L
No key operation for 5 s
(See note 4.)
Comparative −
Measurement starts. set value LL
No key operation for 5 s
Prescaling
To display rotational speeds, circumferential speeds, or other
values based on input pulse calculations, the rotational speed Option menu
must be multiplied by a factor input before the input pulses are
measured. This factor is called 1s
a prescale value. K3NR
Process time for averaging
Proximity Sensor measured value
No key operation for 5 s
Rotation speed (rpm) = f × 60 × a
Where, Startup −
f: Input pulse frequency (p/s) compensation time
a: Prescale value No key operation for 5 s
If there are 5 pulses per rotation, then an accurate rotation
speed can be calculated if a = 1/5 (= 0.2 = 2 × 10-1). Power failure memory
In actual application, input as follows: No key operation for 5 s
Mantissa X = 2.0000
Exponent Y = 10-1 Hysteresis −

Auto-zero Time (Set before use.) No key operation for 5 s

In operation modes 1 to 6, the time to force-zero the frequency if
no pulse is received for a specified period can be set. This time Output pattern
is called the auto-zero time. Set the auto-zero time to a value
No key operation for 5 s
that is somewhat longer than the longest input pulse interval. (If
the time setting is too long or if the factory-set value is used, the Upper limit (H) of
−
display may not return to zero even if no input pulse is linear output range
received.) No key operation for 5 s

Time Unit Setting Selecting the Sensor Type Lower limit (L) of −
linear output range
Setting Meaning NO: Voltage NC: Voltage No key operation for 5 s
Set in the prescaling menu pulse H pulse L

Seconds No-contact or Remote/local programming

voltage pulse
Minutes input No key operation for 5 s

Minutes and seconds

Contact input
Hours, minutes, and seconds

Note: The time unit can be set Note: If there are large
only if operating mode 6 discrepancies in the
(passing time) is display select or .
selected. Note, however, that the
maximum counting
frequency is 30 Hz.

K-126 Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR

 Changing Set Values

By pressing the Shift Key while a parameter is displayed, the set value can be
changed (setting status). The PROG status indicator will flash. Change the set
value as required, and press the Mode Key to register the setting and move to
the next parameter.

Setting Status
Change the set value
Protect Mode func f1 using the Up Key
the Shift Key .
and

PROG flashes.
If there is no key operation for
Next parameter 5 seconds, the setting is
registered and the parameter
is displayed again.

Prescaling menu Setup menu

1s 1s
Operating mode −
Prescale value − No key operation for 5 s
bank (See note 1.)
No key operation for 5 s
(See note 4.) Input A
sensor type
Input A prescale
value mantissa − − No key operation for 5 s

No key operation for 5 s Input B sensor

(See note 4.) type (See note 2.)
No key operation for 5 s
Input A prescale
− −
value exponent
Input A auto-zero −
No key operation for 5 s time mantissa
(See note 4.) No key operation for 5 s

Input B prescale value

− −
mantissa (See note 2.)
Input A auto-zero −
No key operation for 5 s time exponent
(See note 4.) No key operation for 5 s

Input B prescale value

exponent (See note 2.) − − Input B auto-zero
time mantissa −
No key operation for 5 s (See note 2.)
No key operation for 5 s

Input B auto-zero
Decimal point − time exponent −
(See note 2.)
No key operation for 5 s

No key operation for 5 s

Time unit
(See note 3.)
No key operation for 5 s

Communications −
unit number
No key operation for 5 s

1200/2400/4800/
Baud rate 9600 /19200/38400bps
• In the Setting Mode, measurement stops and all outputs turn No key operation for 5 s

OFF.
• Depending on the output type of the model used, some param- Word bit length 7 /8bit
eters (indicated in ) are not displayed (and hence can- No key operation for 5 s

not be set).
• If the operating mode is changed, the prescale values and lin- Stop bits 1/ 2 bit
ear output range parameters will be reset to their initial values. No key operation for 5 s

Set the operating mode first.

Note 1: Set a number in the range 2 to 4 to set more than one prescale value Parity bits / /
(i.e., to display measurements in more than one unit).
indicators

2: These parameters will be displayed if F2, F3, F4, or F5 (i.e., operating

mode 2, 3, 4, or 5) is set.
Panel

3: This parameter is displayed if F6 (i.e., operating mode 6) is set. If a

parameter other than 5cal is set, the prescaling menu ( p5cl ) will not be
displayed.
4. A number in the range 1 to 4 will be displayed.

Settings displayed in reverse colors are defaults.

Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR K-127

 Power ON
• Measurement stops in Protect Mode.
• Depending on the output type of the model used, some parameters (indicated in ) are not
RUN Mode displayed (and hence cannot be set).
Press the ESC Key
and Up Key for 1 s.
Protect Mode

Maximum/minimum
Set value change value reset prohibition Menus protected
Protect menu All key protection Reset prohibition in Setting Mode
mm.rst
prohibition
prot 1s
all sUset reset secr
(See
note.) Note: Press the Shift Key to make it
Displayed only for possible to set or change parameters.
Key-protection ON: kpon models with
Key-protection OFF: kpoff comparative outputs.

Menu display Parameter display Meaning of parameter Setting range Setting key
(See note.)
All key protection: Use the Up Key to
All key operations are prohibited in change the setting.
prot all Setting: RUN Mode. (If all key protection is
ON, only the key for going to Protect ➤ kpon ➤ kpoff
Next parameter:
Press the Mode Key Mode is enabled.) Use the Mode Key
to display the parameter.
Set value change prohibition: to enable the set-
Changes to comparative set values ting and move to the
sUset Setting:
are prohibited in RUN Mode. (Dis- next parameter.
Next parameter: played only for models with compara-
tive outputs.) Key protection ON: kpon
Reset prohibition: Key protection OFF: kpoff
Press the ESC Key
reset Setting: Resetting using the front panel keys is
to return to the menu. Next parameter:
prohibited. (Resetting by external sig-
nals is not prohibited.)
Maximum/minimum value reset prohi-
bition:
mm.rst Setting:
Resetting of maximum and minimum
Next parameter: values using the front panel keys is
prohibited. (Resetting by external sig-
nals is not prohibited.)
secr Setting: Menus protected in Setting Mode: Use the Up Key to
Next parameter:
Setting operations in Setting Mode change the setting.
are prohibited in the way shown be-
low. ➤ 0 ➤ 1 ➤ 2

Setting menu Setting Use the Mode Key

0 1 2 to enable the set-
0 /1/2 ting and move to the
Set value menu × next parameter.
Prescaling menu ×
Setup menu × ×
Option menu ×

Note: If there is no key operation for 5 seconds, the setting is automatically registered.

K-128 Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR

■ Troubleshooting
When an error occurs, error details will be displayed in the PV display. Take the appropriate countermeasures according to the error displayed.

Error display Error contents Output status Countermeasure

Comparative BCD output Communications Linear
output output output
m1.err (M1.ERR) Memory error OFF OFF (all outputs OFF OFF Reset the power. If the same error
m2.err (M2.ERR) in "H" status) occurs, repair is necessary.
m3.err (M3.ERR) OFF OFF (all outputs OFF OFF Reset the power while holding
in "H" status) down the ESC Key, the Up Key, and
the RESET/TEACH Key. The set-
tings will be returned to their initial
values. Redo the settings. If the
same error occurs, repair is neces-
sary.
err-o (ERR-O) Output error OFF OFF (all outputs OFF OFF Reset the power. If the same error
chg-o (CHG-O) in "H" status) (minimum occurs, repair is necessary. If nor-
value) mal operation is restored, it is pos-
sible that the original error was
caused by the influence of noise.
Check that there are no sources of
noise in the vicinity.
(Display value The input range and Continues Continues Continues Continues Take steps to ensure that the input
flashes.) display range were The OVER signal The OVER or UN- values and display values are with-
exceeded. turns ON. DER signal turns in the allowable ranges.
ON.
rmt (RMT) The remote/local Continues Continues Continues Continues If an attempt to change a setting
(Flashes for 3 s.) section is set to re- using key operations is made with
mote. the remote/local selection set to re-
mote, this error will flash for 3 s. To
enable settings to be changed, set
the remote/local selection to local.

indicators
Panel

Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR K-129

Additional Information
■ Output Operation Timing in RUN Mode (Relay or Transistor Outputs)
The following timing chart is for a 5-comparative Output Board when the standard output pattern is selected.

For Operating Mode 1 to 6

Display Display value

HH set value
HYS Hysteresis

H set value
HYS

HYS
L set value

LL set value HYS

HH comparative output

H comparative output

PASS output
L comparative output

LL comparative output

Note: The hysteresis is set in setting mode and the hysteresis value will be applied to all set values.

For Operating Mode 7

INA input

RESET
Display

Display value
HH set value

H set value

L set value

LL set value

HH comparative output

H comparative output

PASS output

L comparative output

LL comparative output

Note: Comparative output L or LL turns ON when the measured value exceeds the set value.

K-130 Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR

■ Operating Modes
The K3NR provides 7 operating modes for converting input pulses to display values. The mode can be selected via key operations on the front
panel.
Basically, the operating modes can be divided into the following two groups.

Operating Modes 1 to 6 Operating Mode 7

Rotational speed and other displays are based on calculations for The number of pulses is measured. Each pulse is counted as 1 count
continuous pulses (frequency). up to a maximum of 99,999 counts. Decrementing the count is not
possible. Although the limits of the display enables displaying only up
Example to 99,999 counts, prescaling can be used to count up to
Processing
4 gigacounts.

Conveyor line
Operating mode no. Use
07 Pulse counting

The count is reset by shorting terminals 6 and 7 (RESET ON) or by

pressing the RESET/TEACH Key on the front panel
Because only incrementing is possible, the L and LL comparative
Operating mode no. Use outputs turn ON when the measured values exceed set values.
01 Rotational/Circumferential speed
02 Absolute ratio
03 Error ratio
04 Rotation difference
05 Flow rate ratio
06 Passing time
Mode No. 1: Rotational or circumferential speed display for 1
input
Mode No. 2 to 5: Display of calculations for two rotational speeds
Mode No. 6: Passing time display based on 1 input frequency
and processing length
Basic Principles of Rotational Speed Displays
The ON/OFF time (T) of a sensor input or other input is measured
with the internal system clock to automatically calculate the fre-
quency. This frequency is multiplied by 60 and displayed as a rota-
tional speed.

Input sensor pulse ON/OFF time (T) =

Frequency (f) = 1/T T

Rotational speed (rpm) = f x 60

Circumferential speed = Circumference x Rotational speed
Passing time = Processing length/Circumferential speed
Automatic measuring by the K3NR is enabled simply by providing an
input pulse.

Operating Mode 1: Rotational/Circumferential Speed

The frequency of input A is calculated and displayed as a rotational Application Example
or circumferential speed.
Units: rpm; rps; rph; Hz; kHz; mm/s; m/s; m/min; km/h; l/min; l/h; Measuring Roller Measuring Motor Speed
etc. Winding Speed (for Product Testing)
indicators
Panel

PASS

L
Pass/fail
determination

Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR K-131

Operating Mode 2: Absolute Ratio
Input B is divided by input A (B/A) and then multiplied by 100 for dis- Application Example
play as a percentage.
Unit: % Measuring Ratio between Rotational Speed of Two Rollers
Alarm
HH
H

PASS

LL

Operating Mode 3: Error Ratio

The error between input A and input B (B/A − 1) is multiplied by 100 Application Example
for display as a percentage.
Unit: % Measuring Difference between Two Line Speeds
(Two Conveyors)
Communication
output (remote
monitoring)

To computer

Operating Mode 4: Rotational Difference

The difference between input B and input A (B − A) is displayed as a Application Example
rotational speed error or circumferential speed error.
Units: rpm; rps; rph; Hz; kHz; mm/s; m/s; m/min; km/h; l/min; l/h; Measuring the Absolute Difference between the Speeds of
etc. Two Conveyors
Alarm
HH
H

PASS

LL

Operating Mode 5: Flow Rate Ratio

Input A and input B are used to find the concentration (B/(A+B)) as a Application Example
percentage.
Unit: % Monitoring the Concentration of a Liquid Mixture

Linear output

Recorder

K-132 Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR

Operating Mode 6: Passing Time
The pulse frequency of input A is calculated and is displayed as the Application Example
passing time for a preset distance.
Units: s; min; h, min, s; min, s, 1/10 s; etc. Passing Time for a Conveyor Line
The passing time measurement operation in operating mode 6 is
ideal for measuring time corresponding to a frequency change. Oper-
ating mode 6 allows the real-time, continuous time measurement of
the revolutions of any rotating object without recovery time.

Distance

Alarm output

Operating Mode 7: Pulse Counting

The total number of pulses on input A is displayed. Application Example
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 Counting Workpieces
Input A

Input B
BCD
To PC
Hold input

Reset input

Display 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 0 1 2 3 4 5
Note: The operation of comparative outputs in operating mode 7 is
Units: count; mm; cm; m; l; kl; etc. different to that in other modes. Because only incrementing is
possible, the L and LL comparative outputs turn ON when the
measured values exceed set values.

indicators
Panel

Frequency/Rate Meter K3NR K-133