The Acromag IP480-6 is a six-channel counter/timer IndustryPack module delivering precise event counting, waveform generation, and frequency measurement for industrial automation and real-time control systems. This module combines flexibility with high-speed performance, supporting internal or external triggering and clock sources to synchronize operations across demanding measurement and control applications. Note: not recommended for new designs.
Technical Specifications
Counter/Timer Architecture
• Six 16-bit channels, combinable to three 32-bit counter/timers
• 8 MHz internal clock; maximum output frequency 4 MHz
• Minimum event pulse width: 130 ns
• Minimum pulse width measurement: 250 ns
• Minimum period measurement: 250 ns
Operating Modes
• Event counting
• Continuous pulse, single pulse, and continuous square waveform generation
• Pulse-width and periodic rate monitoring
• Watchdog timer with isolated SPDT relay output per counter
Timing Accuracy (external clocking)
• Waveform generation period: ±62 ns
• Watchdog timeout: ±1 clock cycle
• Pulse/period measurement: ±1 clock cycle
Input/Output Characteristics
• Input voltage: 0 to 5 V DC
• Input thresholds: 2.0 V minimum high, 0.8 V maximum low
• Input current: 10 µA maximum
• Output: N-channel MOSFET open drains with socketed 4.7 kΩ pull-up resistors
• Output protection: 60 V DC; sink current up to 250 mA per channel
• Output range: 0 to 5 V (internal supply) or 0 to 60 V (external pull-ups)
• Relay contacts: 125 V AC, 1 A (SPDT)
Power & Environmental
• +5 V (±5%): 255 mA maximum
• ±12 V from P1: 0 mA (not used)
• Operating temperature: 0 to 70 °C (standard) or -40 to 85 °C (extended)
• Storage temperature: -55 to 125 °C
• Humidity: 5 to 95 % non-condensing
• Dimensions: 4 × 2 × 1 inches; weight: 8 oz
– Key Features
• Five interrupt sources: watchdog timeout, event count complete, measurement complete, pulse wave complete, successive waveform generation
• Flexible triggering: internal or external synchronization
• Dual clock operation: internal or external clock supply
• High-current open-drain outputs for relay and solenoid driving
• ANSI/VITA 4-1995 IndustryPack compliance
– Typical Applications
Industrial automation controllers, precision timing systems, event logging, pulse train analysis, motor control interfaces, and real-time data acquisition platforms requiring deterministic counter/timer performance.
– Compatibility & Integration
Meets ANSI/VITA 4-1995 IndustryPack specifications. 4 × 2 inch form factor integrates into standard carrier boards and embedded systems.
