Model Definition

• 0-54207: Base part number, Counter Board family

• Status: Discontinued by OEM; available as NOS, refurbished, or used

Technical Specifications

• Power Supply: 12 VDC from backplane, ~5 W

• Form Factor: 3U PCB (248 × 171 × 25 mm)

• Weight: ~0.5 kg

• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +55 °C

• Counter Channels: 4 independent 32‑bit up/down counters

• Input Frequency: Max 100 kHz per channel

• Input Signals: 5–24 VDC sink/source, quadrature (A/B) or single‑phase

• Resolution: 32‑bit (0 to 4,294,967,295 counts)

• Isolation: 2500 V galvanic isolation between field and logic

Interfaces & Communication

• Backplane: 3U edge connector for AutoMax/MaxPak/Automate 31 racks

• Field Terminals: Screw terminals for 4 counter inputs, power, and common

• Internal Bus: Communicates with CPU via backplane for data exchange

• Diagnostics: LED indicators for power, activity, and fault status

Key Features

1. High‑Speed Counting: 4 channels up to 100 kHz for encoder/pulse signals

2. Quadrature Support: A/B phase decoding for position and direction

3. 32‑Bit Resolution: Long‑term counting without overflow

4. Isolated Inputs: Noise immunity for harsh industrial environments

5. Plug‑and‑Play: Direct replacement for AutoMax/Automate racks

Application

• Motion Control: Encoder feedback, speed/position monitoring, pulse counting

• Drive Systems: Reliance MaxPak/AutoMax AC/DC drives (15–500 HP)

• Industries: Steel, paper, mining, machine tools, cranes, conveyors

• Use Cases: Retrofitting, replacing failed counter boards, high‑speed pulse acquisition

Compatibility & Cross‑Reference

• Compatible Systems: AutoMax/MaxPak Drives, Automate 31 PLC

• Compatible CPUs: 0-53107, 57C430, 57C431, 57C435

• System Racks: 3U AutoMax/MaxPak/Automate 31 racks