Simpson Electric S661 Preset Rate Counter
The Simpson S661 is Simpson Electric’s 1/8 DIN preset rate counter for RPM, feet-per-minute, gallons-per-minute, or any engineering-unit rate derived from a pulse train. Software display scaling handles the pulse-to-engineering-unit conversion at the meter – enter the pulses-per-unit-length (or per revolution, or per gallon) once at commissioning and the S661 shows the rate directly in the target engineering unit rather than raw counts, which is the common differentiator over stripped-down frequency counters that force the operator to do the arithmetic mentally at each reading.
Two independent set-points with optional 5A relay outputs let the S661 serve as an over/under alarm or set-point controller for line speed, feed rate, or motor RPM without adding a separate PLC. The S661 shares the S660 platform (1/8 DIN, 6-digit LED, seven input formats, UL Listed) and is spec’d across the same power, output, and excitation matrix. Common installations pair the S661 with the Simpson SE encoder for shaft-speed feedback or with a pulse-output flowmeter for volumetric-rate display. As an authorized Simpson Electric distributor, BriceBarclay quotes and orders the S661 direct from Simpson – request a configured quote and we will confirm the option combination and factory lead time.
Features
- Preset rate counter for RPM, feet-per-minute, gallons-per-minute, or any engineering-unit rate
- Software display scaling converts raw pulses to any engineering unit
- Two independent set-points with latching or timed 5A relay outputs
- 6-digit 7-segment red LED display (0.56 inch digits) with programmable decimal point
- Seven input formats: quadrature, switch, TTL, CMOS, NAMUR, PNP, NPN
- Count rate to 20 kHz (pulse) or 5 kHz (quadrature X4)
- Front-panel programmable: password, display scaling, set-point, decimal-point selection
- Optional 12 DCV / 100 mA sensor excitation output for external speed sensors
- 1/8 DIN panel mount (3.62 x 1.77 inch cutout) with slide-clip installation
- Remote reset input, 120 or 240 VAC power, UL Listed (File E199939)
Applications
- Rate and Speed Indication
- Shaft RPM display from tachometer or encoder input
- Belt and conveyor speed indication in feet per minute
- Flow rate display with pulse-output flowmeter inputs
- Web speed and line speed monitoring on production lines
- Extrusion line and take-up reel speed
- Machine Control and Automation
- Belt speed control loops with relay set-point outputs
- Over/under alarm outputs on line rate
- Motor and drive speed feedback
- Packaging machine speed tuning and diagnostics
- OEM and Process Instrumentation
- Retrofit for aging tachometers and speed indicators
- OEM equipment rate feedback display
- Test-stand and calibration rig speed indication
- Preset over/under alarm outputs on process rate

UL Listed