Counter Type Specification

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

CNT-3204IN-USB

CNT-3208M-PE 

CNT-3204MT-LPE

CNT32-8M(PCI)

CNT32-4MT(LPCI)
CNT-3204IN-ETH

Usual Counter

-

CNT24-4(PCI)H

CNT24-4D(PCI)H

CPS-CNT-3202I     (CPS-BXC200)

CPSN-CNT-3201I   (CPSN-MCB271)

CPSN-CNT-3201I   (CC-USB271)