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No PLC programming. No cloud accounts. Wire a sensor, power on, start counting.
Connect up to three photo eyes, proximity sensors, or contact-closure inputs to the opto-isolated channels. Works with any PNP or NPN sensor at 3.3–24V.
Self-forming wireless mesh network on 868MHz / 900MHz / 2.4GHz. Up to 2-mile line-of-sight range on the 868/900MHz models, with multi-hop routing across your facility.
Receives counts, stores them locally, and serves dashboards in your browser. Forward to any MES, CMMS, or cloud via MQTT or Node-RED.
Track cycles, uptime, and throughput on live dashboards. Configurable email alerts flag stopped lines and downtime before a shift is lost.
The Atrium Gateway isn’t just a data receiver. It’s a complete industrial IoT platform with dashboards, alerts, reporting, and productivity monitoring built in. Open your browser and go.
Drag-and-drop widgets let you build custom monitoring views for any audience, operators on the floor, maintenance managers, or front-office leadership. Every dashboard auto-refreshes and supports fullscreen mode for wall-mounted displays.
In Atrium, Triggers are threshold conditions on a single sensor metric, they fire when a value crosses the line. Actions link one or more triggers to responses like email or relay control, and run when every trigger is met. You build both in the browser, no code required.
| Name | Sensor | Metric | Cond. | Thresh. | Current | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Throughput | Line 1 | Cycle Rate | Below | 20.00 | 42.00 | OK |
| Shift Target | Line 1 | Shift Count | Below | 16,000 | 18,420 | OK |
| Line Stopped | Stamping Press | Idle Time | Above | 300 s | 612 s | TRIGGERED |
| Low Battery | Packaging | Battery V | Below | 2.80 V | 3.30 V | OK |
| Name | Triggers | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Line Stopped Alert | Line Stopped (Stamping Press) MET | Email (trigger+clear) supervisor@plant.com | ACTIVE |
| Throughput Watch | Low Throughput (Line 1) | Email (on trigger) ops@plant.com | OK |
| Battery Notice | Low Battery (Packaging) | Email (trigger+clear) maintenance@plant.com | OK |
The Productivity Monitor app uses live production-count data to automatically detect when machines are running, idle, or stopped. Get shift-level utilization reports without installing a single additional sensor or connecting to your PLC.
Schedule recurring reports delivered straight to stakeholders’ inboxes. Fleet summaries, sensor group roll-ups, and alert digests, all generated automatically and emailed on your chosen cadence.
| Name | Type | Format | Schedule | Last Sent | Enabled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shift Production Summary | Fleet Summary | Daily at 6:00 AM | 06/29/2026 | ON | |
| Downtime Digest | Alert Digest | CSV | Daily at 8:00 AM | 06/29/2026 | ON |
| Packaging Line Group | Sensor Group | PDF+CSV | Monday at 8:00 AM | 06/29/2026 | ON |
| Weekly Throughput Roll-Up | Fleet Summary | Monday at 7:00 AM | 06/22/2026 | ON | |
| Cycle Count Export | Custom SQL Query | CSV | Daily at 11:55 PM | 06/29/2026 | ON |
Atrium ships with purpose-built industrial applications that turn raw sensor data into actionable intelligence. No coding, no configuration wizards, select an app, assign your sensors, and start getting insights immediately.
| App | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Productivity Monitor | Machine uptime & utilization tracking | AVAILABLE |
| OEE Calculator | Availability × Performance × Quality scoring | COMING SOON |
| Energy Monitor | Power consumption tracking & cost analysis | COMING SOON |
| Environmental Monitor | Temperature, humidity & air quality tracking | COMING SOON |
| Action | Task management triggered by sensor events | COMING SOON |
Atrium works as a fully self-contained system, but when you need to integrate, Node-RED is built in and ready. Push data to cloud platforms, databases, or custom APIs, all configured through a visual flow editor.
Everything runs locally. No cloud dependency. No software license.
Count three independent inputs from one node. Opto-isolation protects the electronics from electrical noise on the plant floor. Counter range up to 4,294,967,295 events.
Works with photo eyes, break-beam, reflector, and proximity sensors, plus dry and wet contact closures. Opto inputs accept 3.3–24V.
Measure production uptime and total cycles to feed cycle-time analysis and downtime reporting, straight from the counts.
Long-range wireless mesh networking reaches up to 2 miles line-of-sight on 868/900MHz, self-forming and self-healing across large facilities.
A D-cell with Supercap powers the counter for up to 5 years. Powered sensors like photo eyes and proximity switches run from their own external supply, not the D-cell. An external power connector with automatic battery failover is also supported.
Update firmware wirelessly across your fleet. No pulling counters off the line, no climbing to reach mounted nodes.
| Channels | 3 |
| Input Types | Digital pulse / contact closure |
| Sensor Compatibility | PNP/NPN optical, break-beam, photo eye, reflector, dry & wet contact closure |
| Opto-Isolated Input Voltage | 3.3V to 24V |
| Frequency Bands | 868 MHz / 900 MHz / 2.4 GHz |
| Band class | Sub-GHz (868 / 900 MHz) — sub-gigahertz radio travels farther and penetrates walls and equipment far better than higher-frequency Wi-Fi or Bluetooth |
| Protocol | Long-range wireless mesh |
| Range (line of sight) | Up to ~2 miles (868/900MHz); ~1 mile (2.4GHz) |
| Range (dense urban) | ~1000 ft (868/900MHz); ~300 ft (2.4GHz) |
| Data Rate | 80 Kbps (868MHz); 200 Kbps (900MHz); 250 Kbps (2.4GHz) |
| Encryption | 128-bit AES |
| Battery | D-cell with Supercap |
| Battery Life | Up to 5 years |
| Power Options | Battery only, or external power connector + battery |
| Dimensions | 3.54″ W × 4.52″ L × 2.16″ H |
| Enclosure Rating | IP65 (main enclosure only); NEMA 1,2,4,4X,12,13; UL-508 |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C (component rated, as tested) |
| Humidity | 0–90% |
| Mounting | Wall-mount or magnet-mount |
| 868/900MHz Models | CE/RED, RoHS |
| 2.4GHz Models | FCC (US), IC (Canada), RCM (Australia), Anatel (Brazil), MIC (Japan), KCC (South Korea), RoHS |
| Part number | PR63-10A_PWR |
Anywhere a sensor can detect a cycle, this node can count it and report it wirelessly.
Production Line Cycle CountingCount finished units, cases, or strokes on any line using a photo eye or proximity sensor, no PLC tap required.
Machine Uptime & DowntimeDetect run and stop states from count activity to track availability and flag stoppages the moment they happen.
Cycle Time AnalysisTimestamped counts let you measure cycle time and rate for automation tuning and continuous improvement.
Flow Meter Pulse LoggingLog pulse output from flow meters to track volume and throughput on water, fuel, and process lines.
MES / CMMS Data CollectionFeed counts and runtime into your MES or CMMS over an open protocol for unified production and maintenance tracking.
Photo Eye & Proximity CountingPair with any optical or proximity sensor to count parts, pallets, or events through dust, vibration, and noise.
The math is simple. One purchase versus compounding monthly fees.
Detailed configuration, channel setup, and deployment reference.
Full specifications, wireless and power ratings, and dimensional details.
Product overview highlighting features, benefits, and applications for the 3 Channel Production Counter.
The 3 Channel Production Counter tracks cycles, uptime, and downtime across the industries that run on throughput.
Count finished units and machine cycles across production lines to track throughput and downtime in real time.
Monitor stamping presses, weld cells, and assembly stations to keep high-speed lines hitting their cycle targets.
Count cases, bottles, and fills on filling and packaging lines in washdown and sanitary environments.
Track carton, label, and case counts across cartoners, case packers, and palletizers without tapping the PLC.
Count shots and cycles per mold to measure machine utilization and catch slowdowns before scrap piles up.
Count strokes on presses, punches, and brakes to track output and schedule die maintenance by cycle count.
Count units and cycles on validated, regulated production and packaging lines.
Count impressions, sheets, and rolls across presses and converting equipment.
Count cases and parcels moving through conveyors and sortation systems.
Answers to the most common questions about wireless production counting and uptime monitoring.
The IoT Wireless 3 Channel Production Counter from NCD counts events from up to three sensors and transmits the totals wirelessly to a gateway. Each opto-isolated channel connects to a photo eye, proximity sensor, or contact closure and increments a count every time a part, cycle, or pulse is detected, so you can measure throughput and uptime without wiring back to a PLC.
The counter has 3 independent opto-isolated channels in a single battery-powered node. Each channel counts up to 4,294,967,295 events and can be wired to a different sensor or machine, so one device can monitor three count sources at once.
The 3 Channel Production Counter accepts any PNP or NPN sensor, including photo eyes, break-beam, reflector, and proximity sensors, plus dry and wet contact closures. The opto-isolated inputs accept 3.3V to 24V, so it pairs with the sensors already common on most production lines.
Yes. Beyond counting production cycles, the NCD 3 Channel Production Counter logs pulse output from flow meters, letting you track volume and throughput on water, fuel, and process lines. Any pulse signal within the 3.3V to 24V input range can be counted on each channel.
Uptime and downtime tracking starts with an accurate count. The NCD 3 Channel Production Counter supplies timestamped cycle counts that the Atrium platform turns into run/stop detection, so every stoppage is flagged the moment count activity drops, with no manual logging or spreadsheets. You see exactly when a line stopped, for how long, and how often.
Yes. The NCD 3 Channel Production Counter is a standalone wireless node that reads directly from your sensors, so you do not need to tap into the PLC or run new cable to a control cabinet. This makes it ideal for older machines, leased equipment, or lines where PLC access is restricted.
Yes. The 3 Channel Production Counter uses an open communication protocol, and the Atrium gateway supports MQTT, Modbus TCP, Node-RED, and a REST API. Count and runtime data can flow into any MES, CMMS, or ERP for unified production and maintenance tracking alongside your existing tools.
Battery life depends on how often the counter reports. The NCD 3 Channel Production Counter runs up to 5 years, powered by a D-cell with Supercap. The D-cell powers the counter itself, not any connected sensors — powered photo eyes and proximity switches run from their own external supply. An external power connector with automatic battery failover is also supported.
The 3 Channel Production Counter reaches up to roughly 2 miles line-of-sight on the 868/900MHz models and about 1 mile on 2.4GHz, using long-range wireless mesh networking. In dense indoor environments expect around 1000 ft on 868/900MHz; the self-healing mesh extends coverage by routing through other NCD nodes.
No. The NCD 3 Channel Production Counter sends data to your own Atrium gateway or system with zero monthly software fees. You own your production data outright and can keep it on your network or forward it to any MES, CMMS, or cloud platform, there are no recurring costs and no vendor lock-in.
Yes. The 3 Channel Production Counter is housed in an enclosure rated IP65 and NEMA 1,2,4,4X,12,13 with UL-508 listing, and the electronics are rated from -40°C to +85°C. Opto-isolated inputs add protection against the electrical noise common on the plant floor, and the unit mounts to a wall or magnetically.
The IoT Wireless 3 Channel Production Counter is designed and manufactured in-house in the USA by National Control Devices, and it is RoHS compliant. NCD has shipped industrial IoT hardware to more than 7,000 customers, and you own both the hardware and the data it produces.
One purchase. Full ownership. Industrial production counting that pays for itself.
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