Acromag IP480-6 Counter / Timer IndustryPack Module

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

• 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.