Eaton E42DIR48230 Digital Time Meter | 48-150VDC / 100-230VAC

Eaton E42DIR48230 Digital Time Meter / Hour Counter

The Eaton E42DIR48230 Time Meter is a solid-state digital hour meter designed to record heavy-duty operating time in rugged situations. This dual-voltage instrument is designed to track the cumulative running time of machinery, accepting both 48–150 VDC and 100–230 VAC inputs, giving exceptional integration versatility across commercial vessel grids, auxiliary power units, and heavy industrial control panels. It features a clear, high-visibility digital display providing the accurate tracking needed for preventative maintenance programs, warranty compliance, and engine operational data.

Model Details:

• Brand: Eaton
• Model/Part Number: E42DIR48230
• MPN: E42DIR48230
• Product Type: Electronic Digital Time Meter / Elapsed Time Indicator
• Country of Origin: China

Technical Specifications

Features and Benefits

1. Dual Voltage Support . Operates flexibly with AC (100-230V) and DC (48-150V) supply loops to reduce inventory complexity and provide a one-stop solution for different voltage lines.
2. Solid-State Reliability: No internal wear because there are no mechanical gears or moving components, ensuring flawless timekeeping even in high-vibration situations.
3. Large Digital Readout: Clear, crisp interface display that reads up to 99,999.9 hours, with a tenth of an hour resolution for proper logging.
4. NEMA 4X/IP65 Front Protection: Built for severe environments, it provides improved protection against moisture, salt spray and dust incursion when panel mounted.
5. Non-Volatile Memory: Safeguards your critical operating data; total cumulative hours are permanently recorded on total power failures or system shutdowns.

Pro Tips for Installation and Long Life:

1. Vibration Damping: The solid-state internals are shock immune, but take care to keep the panel cutout clean and utilize the provided retaining clips securely. Excessive panel flutter may eventually wear external copper wiring terminations.
2. Salt-Air Environment Sealing: For engine room or open-deck locker applications, always use the optional front-panel rubber gasket to protect its IP65/NEMA 4X integrity against salt mist and moisture.
3. Inductive Load Isolation If the meter is wired in parallel with a heavy inductive load (huge electric motor or winch clutch for example) utilize a surge supressor or isolation relay. Extended lifespans can be degraded by voltage spikes during inductive collapse.
4. Wiring Continuity: Always use bootlace ferrules on your stranded marine grade cables before locking them into the screw terminals to prevent wires splaying and intermittent power outages.