High-Speed Counter and Pulse Output 
 
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7.1 Overview 
Three built-in hardware extensions allow the FPΣ to be used for positioning control and 
measurement: high-speed counting, pulse output, and PWM (pulse-width modulation) output. 
High-speed counter function 
The high-speed counter function counts external inputs such as those from sensors or 
encoders. When the count reaches the target value, this function turns the desired output to 
TRUE or to FALSE. 
b
a
c
 
1
 
PLC 
 
 
2
 
Encoder 
a
 
Encoder output is input to the high-speed counter 
3
 
Motor 
 
 
4
 
Roller 
 
 
5
 
Inverter 
b
 
Start/stop signal 
6
 
Cutter 
c
 
Cutter blade control signal 
7
 
Tape, lead wire 
 
 
Pulse output function 
By connecting a commercially available motor driver to the PLC, positioning control can be 
performed with the pulse output function. Using special instructions, trapezoidal control, home 
return, or JOG operation is possible. Linear and circular movements by simultaneous control 
of two axes using interpolation functions are possible.  
Y0
Y1
Y3
Y4
B
A
C
 
A
 
PLC 
1
CW pulse output 
B
 
Motor driver 
2
CCW pulse output 
C
 
Stepping motor/servo motor