New Crouzet Time and Pulse Counters Now at TME

In today’s dynamic industrial automation landscape, one principle remains constant: precision matters. As manufacturers and engineers push for greater efficiency, uptime, and predictive capabilities, the tools that silently record machine activity are taking centre stage. Among these, time and pulse counters are proving essential, not just for tracking performance, but for shaping proactive maintenance strategies and uncovering hidden inefficiencies.

Enter Crouzet—a long-established brand known globally for its rugged, high-precision automation components. With decades of trust earned in sectors ranging from transportation to industrial controls, Crouzet has become synonymous with durability, innovation, and ease of integration. Now, with a new range of time and pulse counters available via TME, engineers have more options than ever to build resilient monitoring systems.

Why This Matters

• Fresh additions to the TME catalog expand the modular capabilities of industrial monitoring systems.
• Time and pulse counters enable predictive maintenance and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Industry is witnessing a shift from electromechanical to digital solutions, enhancing flexibility and data granularity.

Modernising Industrial Monitoring with Crouzet Counters

As the demands of industrial operations grow more data-driven, the tools we use to measure performance must evolve in kind. Crouzet’s newest additions to the time and pulse counter category—available via TME—offer not only robust performance but also flexibility across electromechanical and digital implementations. Below, we explore the technical makeup, key use cases, and market significance of these devices.

Monitoring Efficiency: The Role of Time Counters

At the heart of predictive maintenance strategies lies the accurate logging of machine uptime. Crouzet's work time counters are engineered to perform in a wide range of operating environments, making them indispensable for keeping critical systems in check.

• Power compatibility: AC range from 4V to 264V and DC range from 4V to 80V.
• Installation formats: DIN rail for cabinet integration and panel-mounting for machine-level display.
• Rugged design: Most models feature IP52 protection and tolerate temperatures from -15°C to +50°C.
• High-capacity readouts: Multi-digit indicators track up to 1 million operational hours.

Digital options are also available. These electronic time counters use LCD displays for clear visibility and come with IP65-rated front panels. Many include long-life lithium batteries, offering up to 8 years of autonomous operation, making them ideal for isolated or mobile equipment.

Electromechanical or Electronic? Choosing the Right Format

Electromechanical counters are favoured for their simplicity, durability, and compatibility with existing industrial infrastructure. In contrast, electronic models are more compact, allow greater display flexibility, and better suit environments where space, moisture protection, or display readability is a priority.

For legacy systems, sticking with electromechanical units ensures seamless integration. However, forward-looking engineers may prefer digital versions to support enhanced diagnostics and interface compatibility.

Every Pulse Counts: Crouzet’s Pulse Counter Range

While time counters monitor duration, pulse counters focus on frequency, making them ideal for capturing events, cycles, or item flows in automated processes. Crouzet’s pulse counting modules cater to both traditional and high-speed applications.

• Electromechanical models: Available in 5- and 6-digit formats, supporting up to 1 million counts.
• Voltage range: 24–230V AC and 24–110V DC compatibility.
• Speed: Can handle frequencies up to 25 pulses per second.

Smarter Sensing with Electronic Pulse Counters

The electronic pulse counters offer advanced capabilities like automatic frequency-to-speed conversion, enabling real-time machine analytics. These versions support mains operation at 230V AC and offer input compatibility with NPN and PNP transistors.

Key usability features include backlit displays, front-facing control buttons for lock and reset, and high-frequency performance up to 40kHz. These units are particularly well-suited to dynamic production lines, conveyor systems, and rotational machinery monitoring.

Building a Smarter, More Measurable Future

In an era where every second of machine runtime and every pulse of activity counts, Crouzet's latest range of time and pulse counters provides the precision and resilience needed to meet the growing expectations of industrial performance. Whether it's tracking operational hours in harsh environments or capturing high-speed event data on fast-moving production lines, these devices deliver measurable value across applications.

Key Benefits at a Glance

• Reliable and durable: Built to withstand varied industrial environments, with options rated up to IP65 and operable from -15°C to +50°C.
• Broad compatibility: AC and DC voltage support, DIN rail and panel-mounting versatility.
• Modern features: From LCD displays and battery backup to high-frequency input and transistor signal support, Crouzet counters meet both legacy and next-gen system demands.

The Road Ahead: Counters in the Smart Manufacturing Era

As factories evolve into connected, data-rich ecosystems, monitoring components must adapt as well. Time and pulse counters, once simple tallying devices, are now becoming smart endpoints in the broader industrial data network. Their role in feeding accurate machine-state data into AI-driven analytics and predictive maintenance models will only grow in relevance.

Modular, interoperable, and precise—Crouzet’s counters are positioned to remain vital tools in the intelligent factories of tomorrow.