The counter mode is namely the case when usual counter function is used.
In the counter mode, after performing initialization, you should first
set the information of input signal type, count match processing and hardware
events, which is necessary before starting counter operation, then start
the counter.
It is possible to read the count value, the status and execute preset to
the counter that has been started.
Please refer the flowcharts to understand each functions as below.
Category |
Counter Type |
Name of Flowchart |
Counter function |
Usual counter / High-performance counter |
|
Output Pulse at count match |
Usual counter |
|
High-performance counter |
||
Control Input Signal |
High-performance counter only |
* Please refer Counter Type Specification as well.
See Also
Init and Exit Processing
Counter Operation Mode Setting
Count Match Detection [Usual counter],
Count Match Detection [High-performance
counter]
Hardware Event [High-performance counter]
Counter Operation