Counter mode is divided into the following types according to the installed function.
Usual Counter
Perform the usual counter operations such as reading the count value and status of the input signal and outputting pulse to outside when the count matches.
High-performance Counter
In addition to the function of usual counter, the following hardware event function can be used.
- When count matches or error occurs, output pulse to outside by control output signal.
- Preset or zero clear the count value, start or stop the counter by control input signal.
- When count matches, preset or zero clear the count value.
- Equipped with Sampling function (limited to some devices).
Below is a list of counter
types and installed function for each device.
Counter Type |
Sampling Function |
Product Model |
High-performance Counter |
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CNT-3204IN-USB CNT-3208M-PE CNT-3204MT-LPE CNT32-8M(PCI) CNT32-4MT(LPCI) |
Usual Counter |
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CNT24-4(PCI)H CNT24-4D(PCI)H CPS-CNT-3202I (CPS-BXC200) CPSN-CNT-3201I (CPSN-MCB271) CPSN-CNT-3201I (CC-USB271) |