Usual Counter Sample [Counter]

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Overview

In this Usual Counter Sample, you can configure various settings and check the operation easily.

When viewing/changing the source code for basic counter functions only, please refer to [Flow Chart for Counter Function].
When viewing/changing the source code for the count match function in addition to the counter function, please refer to [Flow Chart for Output Pulse when Count Match [Usual Counter]].

This sample program requires use with a usual counter type device.
To check the counter type of the device you are using, please refer to [Counter Type Specifications].

If you are using a high-performance counter type device, please use the [High-performance Counter Callback Sample].

Step to Operate

1. Input the device name set in the Device Manager into [Device Name], and click the [CntInit] button.

2. Click the [Mode Set...] button to display the [Set Mode] dialog.
   After setting the mode, click the [OK] button.
   
   For details about mode settings, please refer to Counter Operation Mode Setting.
   

3. Click the [Comparison Set...] button to display the [Comparison Set] dialog.
   In the case of using count match function, specify the comparison value and pulse length, and click the [OK] button.
   In the case of not using count match function, click the [Cancel] button to close the dialog.
   
   For details about count match function, please refer to Count Match Setting [Usual Counter].
   In this sample program, message notification is used for event processing when count matches.
   

4. Click the [CntStartCount] button to start count.

5. Click the [CntPreset] button to set the count value described in "Preset Value".

6. Click the [CntStopCount] button to stop count.

7. Click the [CntExit] button to end the use of the device.

8. Click the [Exit] button to end the program.