Panel Meters - Counters, Hour Meters

Panel meters and counters are types of instruments that are used to measure and display various quantities in industrial automation and control systems. Panel meters are devices that are mounted in a control panel or instrument panel, and are used to display a wide range of electrical or mechanical quantities, such as voltage, current, temperature, or pressure. These meters typically use a visual display, such as an analog needle or a digital readout, to show the measured quantity. Counters, on the other hand, are devices that are used to measure the number of occurrences of a particular event or quantity. Hour meters, for example, are a type of counter that is used to measure the number of hours that a machine or device has been in operation. These meters are commonly found on industrial equipment, such as generators, pumps, and motors, and can be used to monitor the usage of the equipment and to schedule maintenance or repair. Counters can be digital, mechanical, or electromechanical, depending on the application.