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FXM/FXH Series - Standard Digital Counter/Timers

FXM/FXH Series Standard Digital Counter/Timers

The FXM/FXH series digital counter/timers integrate functions of both counters and timers. Counting speeds of 1 cps, 30 cps, 2 kcps, and 5 kcps are available and various time setting ranges are also available for the timer function. Count-up, count-down, and count up/down modes are available for accurate measurement and display of various system configurations. Users can easily switch between NPN/PNP inputs using the attached DIP switch. The FXM/FXH series is available in 4-digit, 6-digit, and 8-digit models in 2 standard DIN sizes (W 72 x H 72, W 48 x H 96 mm)

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Main features

  • Counting speeds : 1cps/30cps/2kcps/5kcps
  • Switch between counter and timer operation using DIP switch
  • No-voltage input(NPN) using DIP switch
  • Operation modes : count-up, count-down, count-up/down
  • Set decimal point, hr/min/sec display with RESET key

Counter

20 input modes, 18 output modes

Timer

  • Various output modes (16 output modes)
  • Various time setting ranges:
    • - 8-digit models : 0.01sec to 99999hr 59.9min
    • - 6-digit models : 0.1sec to 99999.9hr
    • - 4-digit models : 0.01sec to 9999hr
  • Output model types : single preset, dual preset, indicator only
  • Power supply : 100-240VAC 50/60Hz

Model Change and Discontinued Models

Model Change and Discontinued Models detail
Type (FX/FXH) 4-Digit (W72×H72mm) 6-Digit (W72×H72mm) 4digit (W48×H96 mm)
Previous Upgrade Previous Upgrade Previous Upgrade
AC Type Single Preset FX4 FX4M-1P4 FX6 FX6M-1P4 FX4H FX4H-1PA
Dual Preset FX4-2P FX4M-2P4 FX6-2P FX6M-2P4 FX4H-2P FX4H-2P4
Indicator Only FX4-I FX4M-I4 FX6-I FX6M-I4 FX4H-I Discontinued
AC/DC Type Single Preset FX4 Discontinued FX6 Discontinued - -
Dual Preset FX4-2P Discontinued - - - -
Indicator Only - - FX6-I Discontinued - -

4-digit (W72×H72mm)

Previous
4-digit (W72×H72mm) detail
AC Type Single Preset FX4
Dual Preset FX4-2P
Indicator Only FX4-I
AC/DC Type Single Preset FX4
Dual Preset FX4-2P
Indicator Only -
Upgrade
4-digit (W72×H72mm) detail
AC Type Single Preset FX4M-1P4
Dual Preset FX4M-2P4
Indicator Only FX4M-I4
AC/DC Type Single Preset Discontinued
Dual Preset Discontinued
Indicator Only -

6-Digit (W72×H72mm)

Previous
6-Digit (W72×H72mm) detail
AC Type Single Preset FX6
Dual Preset FX6-2P
Indicator Only FX6-I
AC/DC Type Single Preset FX6
Dual Preset -
Indicator Only FX6-I
Upgrade
6-Digit (W72×H72 mm) detail
AC Type Single Preset FX6M-1P4
Dual Preset FX6M-2P4
Indicator Only FX6M-I4
AC/DC Type Single Preset Discontinued
Dual Preset -
Indicator Only Discontinued

4-Digit (W48×H96mm)

Previous
4-Digit (W48×H96mm) detail
AC Type Single Preset FX4H
Dual Preset FX4H-2P
Indicator Only FX4H-I
AC/DC Type Single Preset -
Dual Preset -
Indicator Only -
Upgrade
4-Digit (W48×H96mm) detail
AC Type Single Preset FX4H-1PA
Dual Preset FX4H-2P4
Indicator Only Discontinued
AC/DC Type Single Preset -
Dual Preset -
Indicator Only -
Model Change and Discontinued Models detail
Type (FXL) 4-Digit (W144×H72mm) 6-Digit (W144×H72mm)
Previous Upgrade Previous Upgrade
AC Type Dual Preset FX4L-2P Discontinued FX6L-2P Discontinued
Indicator Only FX4L-I Discontinued FX6L-I Discontinued

4-Digit (W144×H72mm)

Previous
4-Digit (W144×H72mm) detail
AC Type Dual Preset FX4L-2P
Indicator Only FX4L-I
Upgrade
4-Digit (W144×H72mm) detail
AC Type Dual Preset Discontinued
Indicator Only Discontinued

6-Digit (W144×H72mm)

Previous
6-Digit (W144×H72mm) detail
AC Type Dual Preset FX6L-2P
Indicator Only FX6L-I
Upgrade
6-Digit (W144×H72mm) detail
AC Type Dual Preset Discontinued
Indicator Only Discontinued

All discontinued models can be replaced by the CT series counter/timers.

Some models may differ in size. Please check the detailed product dimensions.

Ordering Information

Previous : FX/FXH Series

  • FX4 : Single Preset, Dual Preset, Indicator Only
  • FX6 : Single Preset, Dual Preset, Indicator Only
  • FX4H : Single Preset, Dual Preset, Indicator Only
Previous : FX/FXH Series
No mark (Output) 1-stage preset
2P (Output) 2-stage preset
I (Output) Indicator
L (Size) DIN W144 x H72mm
H (Size) DIN W48 x H96mm
No mark (Size) DIN W72 x H72mm
4 (Digit) 9999 (4-digit)
6 (Digit) 999999 (6-digit)
FX (Item) Counter/Timer

Upgrade : FXM/FXH Series

  • FX4M : Single Preset, Dual Preset, Indicator Only
  • FX6M : Single Preset, Dual Preset, Indicator Only
  • FX8M : Added Single Preset, Indicator Only
  • FX4H : Single Preset, Dual Preset, Indicator Only
Upgrade : FX/FXH Series
4 (Power supply) 100-240VAC 50/60Hz
1P (Output) 1-stage preset
2P (Output) 2-stage preset
I (Output) Indicator
H (Size) DIN W48 x H96mm
M (Size) DIN W72 x H72mm
4 (Display digit) 9999 (4-digit)
6 (Display digit) 999999 (6-digit)
8 (Display digit) 99999999 (8-digit)
FX (Item) Counter/Timer

New model names to Indicate power supply type

added 8-digit models (F8 models upgraded to FX8 models with added timer function)

  • F8A→FX8M-1P4
  • F8B→FX8M-I4

Power Supply

Previous : FX/FXH Series

Previous Power Supply detail
Power Supply AC Type 100-240VAC 50/60Hz
AC/DC Type 12-24VAC 50/60Hz, 12-24VDC

Upgrade : FXM/FXH Series

Upgrade Power Supply detail
Power Supply AC Type 100-240VAC~50/60Hz
AC/DC Type -

Universal AC/DC models discontinued

Display Digits

Previous : FX/FXH Series 4, 6 digit

Previous Display Digits detail
Model Single preset FX4 FX6 FX4H - -
Dual preset FX4-2P FX62P FX4H-2P FX4L-2P FX6L-2P
Totalizer (Indicator) FX4-I FX6-I FX4H-I FX4L-I FX6L-I
Digit 4digit 6digit 4digit 4digit 6digit

Upgrade : FXM/FXH Series 4, 6, 8 digit

Upgrade Display Digits detail
Model 1-stage setting FX4H-1P4 FX4M-1P4 FX6M-1P4 FX8M-1P4
2-stage setting FX4H-2P4 FX4M-2P4 FX6M-2P4 -
Indicator - FX4M-I4 FX6M-I4 FX8M-I4
Display digit 4digit 6digit 8digit

Added 8-digit models

Power Consumption (AC Type)

Previous : FX/FXH Series

Previous Power Consumption
Power con-sumption AC power Indicator type : Max, 6VA, Single preset : Max, 7VA, Dual preset : Max, 8VA (100-240VAC 50/60Hz)
AC/DC power
  • Indicator type : Max, 5.8VA, Single preset : Max, 6.8VA, Dual preset : Max, 7.6VA (12-24VAC 50/60Hz)
  • Indicator type : Max, 2.7W, Single preset : Max, 3.3W, Dual preset : Max, 3.8W (12-24VDC)

Upgrade : FXM/FXH Series

Upgrade Power Consumption
Power consumption
  • 1-stage : Max, 4.6VA
  • 2-stage : Max, 5.8VA
  • Indicator : Max, 3.8VA

Reduced power consumption

Input (Impedance/Residual Voltage)

Previous : FX/FXH Series

Previous Input detail
Voltage (PNP) Input
  • Input Impedance : 5.4kΩ
  • High-Level Voltage : 5-30VDC
  • Low-Level Voltage : 0-2VDC
No-Voltage (NPN) Input
  • Short-Circuit Impedance : Under 1kΩ
  • Short-Circuit Residual Voltage : Under 2VDC
  • Open-Circuit Impedance : Over 100kΩ

Upgrade : FXM/FXH Series

Upgrade Input detail
Voltage (PNP) Input
  • Input Impedance : 10.8kΩ
  • High-Level Voltage : 5-30VDC
  • Low-Level Voltage : 0-2VDC
No-Voltage (NPN) Input
  • Short-Circuit Impedance : Under 470Ω
  • Short-Circuit Residual Voltage : Under 1VDC
  • Open-Circuit Impedance : Over 100kΩ

PNP : Changed input impedance

NPN : Reduced impedance and residual voltage in case of short-circuit

Certifications

Dimensions

Bracket

Panel Cut-Out Dimensions

Connection Diagram

  • Previous : FX Single Preset (FX□)

  • Upgrade : Single Preset (FX□M-1P4)

    No charges

  • Previous : FX Dual Preset (FX□-2P)

  • Upgrade : FXM Dual Preset (FX□M-2P4)

Changed terminal

Changed terminal detail
Type Previous Upgrade
OUT1 5, 18 5, 17
  • Previous : FX Indicator Only (FX□-I)

  • Upgrade : FXM Indicator Only (FX□M-I4)

    No changes

  • Previous : FXH Single Preset (FX4H)

  • Upgrade : FXH Single Preset (FX4H-1P4)

Changed terminal

Upgrade Changed terminal detail
Type Previous Upgrade
SOURCE 9, 10 8, 9
CP1, CP2 8, 7 10, 11
OUT 15, 16, 17 1, 2, 3
RESET 3 15
  • Previous : FXH Dual Preset (FX4H-2P)

  • Upgrade : FXH Dual Preset (FX4H-2P4)

Changed terminal

Upgrade Changed terminal detail
Type Previous Upgrade
SOURCE 9, 10 8, 9
CP1, CP2 8, 7 10, 11
OUT1 12, 13, 14 4, 5, 6
OUT2 15, 16, 17 1, 2, 3
RESET 3 15

Input Logic Switch

  • Previous : FX Series

    Input logic is changeable by input logic selection switch located at the one-side of case.

  • Previous : FXH Series

    Input logic is changeable by input logic selection switch (SW3) located at inside of the case.

  • Upgrade : FXM/FXH Series

    Input logic switch has been moved to the DIP switches on the side panedl (FXM) and internal panel (FXH)

    Changed input logic (NPN/PNP) switch location

    • - Previous : Independent switch for input logic
    • - Upgrade : Input logic switch moved to number 1 switch of SW2 DIP switches

DIP Switch Arrangement

  • Previous : FX/FXH Series

  • Upgrade : FXM/FXH Series

Changed Switch Arrangement

Changed Switch Arrangement detail
Function Previous Upgrade
Input logic (NPN/PNP) - 1
Max count speed (counter) 1, 2 2, 3
Counter/timer mode 3 4
Memory protection (ON/OFF) 4 5

No changes to SW1

Decimal Point/Hr/Min/Sec Display

Upgrade : FXM/FXH Series

Added decimal point function for indicator only models during counter operation → Decimal point function available on all models

Added hr/min/sec display function during timer operation

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