The Nortech NCT200 is a four-channel counting system that can be used either as a standalone unit providing up to 4 individual counters or as part of a count management system by linking it to the server PC of the count management system (VenueMaster or NorParc).
In standalone mode, one or more Variable Message Signs can be associated with each of the counters to provide information of space availability to staff and visitors. Alarm outputs can be associated with each counter to indicate that the count has reached a predetermined value. These can be used to operate Open/Full signs, traffic lights or other devices as necessary.
As part of a count management system, the NCT200 can be networked to a server via either RS485 or TCP/IP. The outputs from the NCT200 can be controlled directly from the software to support centralised control of signs, alarms, door/barrier control arming, etc.
Benefits
- Simple, cost effective means of providing count management for a wide range of applications and any size of car park
- Count values are stored in non-volatile memory to guard against temporary loss of power
- Extremely flexible - a single module can provide up to 4 counters or one counter with up to 4 increment and 4 decrement inputs
- Powerful VMS driving capability. Can provide up to 4 count outputs when standalone and up to 8 count outputs when online
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Electrical |
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Supply Voltage: |
12 - 24V DC |
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Current Requirement: |
100 mA quiescent, up to 230mA while all alarms are active |
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Physical |
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Display: |
2 lines x 16 character LCD |
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Keypad: |
12 button membrane. Keys 0 to 9 plus ‘Program’ and ‘Enter’ |
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Dimensions (mm): |
190 x 130 x 43 (H x W x D) |
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Cable Termination: |
Plug-in screw terminal blocks |
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Environmental |
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Operating Temperature: |
0oC to 40oC |
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Storage Temperature: |
-20oC to 70oC |
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Relative Humidity: |
95% non-condensing |
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Capacity |
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Counting capacity: |
4 counters, each counting up to 32700 |
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Inputs |
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Increment/decrement: |
4 counter increment inputs and 4 counter decrement inputs (clean contact pulse) |
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Master count reset: |
Single input to set all counters to their reset value (clean contact pulse) |
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Outputs |
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Alarm outputs: |
2 independent voltage free changeover relays (2A, 30V DC) plus 2 open collector outputs |
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Pre-alarm outputs: |
4 open collector outputs. |
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Variable Message Signs: |
RS485 communications port supporting 8 node addresses (8 individual count values) |
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PC Communication |
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Count Management System: |
RS485 communications port (can be connected via a thin server to a TCP/IP network) |