Chapter 7 Built-in High-speed Counter Function
XBC E-Type Main Unit 7-1 Ver. 1
Chapter 7 Built-in High-speed Counter Function
XGB series have built-in High-speed counter functionality in main unit. This chapter describes the specifications
and usage of High-speed counter’s functions.
7.1 High-speed Counter Specifications
It describes specifications, functions, settings, programming and wiring with external device of built-in main unit.
7.1.1 Performance specifications
1. Performance specification
Classification
Description
“E” type
Count input
signal
Voltage input (Open collector)
Max. count speed
Number of
channels
1 phase
2 phase
Count range Signed 32 Bit (-2,147,483,648 ~ 2,147,483,647)
Count mode
(Program setting)
Linear count (if 32-bit range exceeded, Carry/Borrow occurs)
Counter max. and min. value is indicated
Ring count (repeated count within setting range)
Input mode
(Program setting)
1-phase input
Signal type
Up/Down
setting
1 phase input
Increasing/decreasing operation setting by B-phase input
Increasing/decreasing operation setting by program
2 phase input
Operating setting by rising edge phase difference. Primarily used with
incremental encoders and optical linear position devices.
CW/CCW
A-phase input: increase count
B-phase input: decrease count
Multiplication
function
1 phase input 1 multiplication
Control input
Signal
Signal level