Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH
Counter/Posi2, Counter2
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11/25/2016
With this method time-synchronous functions for digital inputs and digital
outputs for several modules in 1 EtherCAT network are possible.
See also beginning at page 54Zähler 1 Eingangsflanken-Zeitstempel
(Counter 1 Input Edge Timestamp) and Ausgangsverzögerung (Output Set
Delay) (in preparation).
4.13.3.2 Controlling and watching the entire module
The module control is carried out with the variables from the group "Modul
Kontrolle“. The status of the settings having been carried out becomes
shown in the variables of the group "Modul Status".
4.13.3.2.1 Modul Kontrolle (Module Control)
The module does not have any options at present.
The module reports faults with different "Modul Status" bits. These bits are
stored. They can be reset only then if the fault is not there any more.
Send a rising edge to "ResetError" to reset the "Modul Status" bits.
Variable
Data type Explanation
ResetError
BOOL
rising edge
error confirmation
4.13.3.2.2 Modul Status (Module State)
The following module status bits are indicated:
Variable
Data type Explanation
LowSupplyVoltage
BOOL
Low voltage
Watchdog
BOOL
module internal Watchdog
EtherCAT_Error
BOOL
Configuration error or Timeout
Reset: see 4.13.3.2.1 Modul Kontrolle
4.13.3.3 Controlling/Watching Counter 1
The setting of the functions of the counter is carried out with the variables
from the group "Zähler 1 Optionen".
The module control is carried out with the variables from the group
"Zähler 1 Kontrolle".
The status of the settings is indicated in the variables of the group
"Zähler 1 Status".
The use of the counter module in a variety of different applications is
possible by use of the variables from the groups of Zähler 1-Optionen, -
Kontrolle and -Status.
