Laurel Electronics LTE: Ethernet & 4-20 mA Output Transmitter for Average Time of Periodic Events User Manual
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LAUREL
ELECTRONICS INC.
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Application Examples of Time Averaging Meters and Transmitters
Time Interval Mode for Time Delay
For periodic pulses applied to A and B channels, time delays can 
be measured down to 0.2 µs resolution from the rising or falling 
edge of A to the rising or falling edge of B (selectable). 
Time Interval Mode for Time Delay
The width of periodic pulses (t1 or t2) can be measured by tying 
the A and B channels together. As for time delay, readings are 
averaged over a user-selectable gate time. 
Timing Process Dynamics
The start and stop pulses used for timing can be generated by 
the dual relay board in a Laureate panel meter or digital counter. 
For instance, the start and stop pulse edges can be created as 
temperature passes two alarm setpoints, or temperature cycles 
in a hysteresis control mode. 
Rate Based on 1 / Time
The start and stop pulses used for timing can be generated by 
the dual relay board in a Laureate panel meter or digital counter. 
For instance, the start and stop pulse edges can be created as 
temperature passes two alarm setpoints, or temperature cycles 
in a hysteresis control mode. 
Replacing an Oscilloscope with a Laureate Meter or Transmitter
An oscilloscope is great for viewing and timing pulses in a lab. 
However, in fixed installations where digital timing accuracy and 
control outputs are required, a low-cost Laureate time interval 
meter will be the instrument of choice. Resolution to 0.2 µs is 
feasible. 
Instrumenting a Pulsed Laser System
Some of the many possibilities in instrumenting a pulsed laser system with Laureate dual-channel 
counters: elapsed time, number of pulses, pulse width, pulse separation, duty cycle, and pulse rep rate.