8
P R O G R A M M I N G
BASIC FUNCTIONALITY
If the functionality has been set to FN0, then the unit will operate as a preset counter. To
enter the Program mode, hold down the Edit key and the "5" key during power-up. Use the
Edit Key to move from one parameter to the next, and the "1" key to scroll though the
parameter choices. Holding down the Edit key for 5 seconds will return the unit to
Operation mode.
COUNTER PROGRAMMING MODE
F0
PRG
0
5
E
During Power-up
F1
PRG
0
E
F3
PRG
0
E
E
F4
PRG
0
F6
PRG
E
0 . 1 0
F N
PRG
0
Counter Function
6
E
During Power-up
F N
PRG
1
Rate Meter Function
F N
PRG
2
Time Counter Function
1
1
F N
PRG
3
F N
PRG
4
1
1
E
Dual Register Function
Batch Counter Function
The C346 can be programmed in the field to operate as a Preset Counter, a Rate Meter,
Elapsed Time Counter, Dual Register or Batch Counter. The default is Preset Counter. To
change the function hold down the both the Edit key and the "6" key during power-up. Use
the "1" key to scroll through the 5 choices as shown below.
F0 Default Settings:
Changing this value from 0 to 1 will set all parameters back to their default values. A
setting of 0 has no effect on the other parameters.
F1 Count Mode:
Defines the functionality of the 3 inputs. The choices are:
F3 Display Decimal Point:
Defines the number of digits displayed to the right of the decimal point for the
Count and Preset values. Settable in a range from 0 to 3.
F4 Reset Operation:
Defines how the count value will behave when the preset is reached. Choices are:
Code
Input A
Input B
Input C
0
Count Input
Inhibit
Reset
1
Count Input
Direction (U/D)
Reset
2
Count Input
Direction (U/D)
Inhibit
3
Incrementing
Decrementing
Reset
4
Incrementing
Decrementing
Inhibit
5
Incrementing
Incrementing
Reset
6
Channel A
Channel B
Reset
7
Channel A
Channel B
Inhibit
0
Reset to "0", no Autoreset
1
Reset to "0", Autoreset
2
Reset to Preset, no Autoreset
3
Reset to Preset, Autoreset
F6 Output 1 Time:
Sets the amount of time Output 1 will be active once the Preset is reached. Choices are:
Off
No output
On
Latching output (for dual presets, output 2 will deactivate output 1 )
0.02
20 ms
0.05
50 ms
0.10
100 ms
0.50
500 ms
1.00
1 sec.
