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Panel Meters - Counters, Hour Meters

Panel meters are devices used for measuring electrical parameters such as AC/DC current, voltage, power and more. They are often used in areas such as industrial process control, HVAC, medical equipment, and other areas where precise measurement is needed. These devices have a wide range of application fields, ranging from the linear modulated meters to digital panel meters. They also come in both counter and hour meter configurations, depending on the application.

The most common type of panel meter is the linear modulated meter, which is a device that uses a galvanometer to measure the current flowing through a circuit. The galvanometer will move a pointer across a scale while the current is being measured, which will show the current value on the display. These meters are typically used in low-voltage and low-current applications, such as measuring the current in home appliances or lighting systems.

Digital panel meters are similar to the linear modulated meters, but they measure the current flowing through a circuit without the use of a galvanometer. Instead, these meters use an integrated circuit (IC) to measure the current. Digital panel meters typically have higher accuracy than linear modulated meters and can be used in higher voltage and current applications.

Counter and hour meters are used for measuring electrical parameters such as the frequency of pulses, the rate of rotation, or the number of revolutions of a motor or generator. These meters are designed to measure the rate of speed at which a system operates and often have a digital display showing the measured value. Counters and hour meters are typically found in industrial process control systems and can be used to measure the speed of a motor or other type of machinery, the pressure in a system, or other values.

Panel meters are used in many different applications and can be used to measure a wide range of parameters. They are an invaluable tool in industrial process control, HVAC, medical equipment, and many other areas where precise measurement is necessary. They come in both linear modulated and digital panel meter configurations, as well as counter and hour meter configurations, depending on the application.