4 Multifunction Counter H7BX
■ I/O Functions
● Using as a Counter (See note 1.)
Note 1. Refer to pages 14 to 17 for information on the operation of input and output functions.
2. In increment mode or increment/decrement mode, the present value returns to 0; in decrement
mode, the present value returns to the set value with 1-stage models, and returns to set value 2 with
2-stage models.
3. The reset indicator will not be lit when the total reset or reset 2 input is ON.
Inputs
CP1, CP2
(1) All Modes Except for Dual Counter Mode
• Reads count signals.
• Increment, decrement, up/down (command, individual, or quadrature) inputs
can be used.
(2) Dual Counter Mode
• Reads CP1 count signals on CP1 input and CP2 count signals on CP2 input.
• Increment signals can be used.
Reset or
Reset 1
(1) All Modes Except for Dual Counter Mode
• Resets present value and outputs (OUT2 when using the batch counter). (See
note 2.)
• Counting cannot be performed while resetting or when reset 1 input is ON.
• The reset indicator is lit while the reset input is ON.
(2) Dual Counter Mode
• Resets the CP1 present value to 0.
• Counting the CP1 input cannot be performed while the reset 1 input is ON.
• The reset indicator is lit while the reset 1 input is ON.
Total Reset
or Reset 2
The reset operation depends on the selected function. (See note 3.)
Outputs OUT1, 2
When the corresponding set value is reached, signals are output according to the
designated output mode.
Function Reset operation
1-stage/2-stage preset counter Does not operate (Not used).
Total and preset counter
• Resets the total count value.
• Holds the total count value at 0 while the total reset input is ON.
Batch counter
• Resets the batch count value and batch output (OUT1).
• Holds the batch count value at 0 while the reset 2 input is ON.
Dual counter
• Resets the CP2 present value.
• Counting for CP2 input is disabled while the reset 2 input is ON.
● Using as a Tachometer
● Using as a Counter or
Tachometer
Note: For details, refer to page 24.
Inputs
CP1,
CP2
Reads counting signals.
(CP2 input is not
available.)
Reset 1,
Reset 2
• Holds the measurement
value and outputs.
(Reset 2 input is not
available.)
• The reset indicator is lit
during hold.
Outputs OUT1, 2
Outputs signals according
to the specified output
mode when a set value is
reached.
Key protection
input
• Prohibits using the keys
on the front panel.
• Set the key protection
level in function selection
mode.