A counter is a device linked to an asset that continuously records ascending or descending measurement values. Counters are used in predictive maintenance to calculate the relevant moment for an asset’s preventive maintenance.

Counters are subtypes of meters. Counters are added and maintained in the Meters TSI.

Assets such as copiers, printers, fuel tanks or company cars, are often equipped with one or more counters. For example: counters that measure kilometers, energy or fuel consumption or operational hours.