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4.4. Master Counter and Integrated Batch Counter: F07.062 = 3
This counter mode can be used for cut-to lengths applications, cyclic production flows, packing
procedures etc. While the master counter takes care of the correct number of impulses per
product, the background batch counter counts the number of products produced.
This mode assumes that the automatic reset function has been activated for the master
counter, providing restart from zero every time the preset value has been reached.*)
Only the inputs of encoder 1 are active (master counter).
Every time the master counter reaches its preset value, it restarts from zero and the batch
counter increments by 1. ***)
The batch counter can be decremented by separate external signal, when one of the keys or
control inputs has been defined correspondingly. **)
Besides the master counter and the batch counter, the unit also records minimum and
maximum values of the batch count.
Presets K1 and K2 are related to the actual counter value of encoder 1.
Presets K3 and K4 are related to the actual value of the batch counter.
Display
L1 (red)
L2 (yellow)
1
Actual counter value of batch counter
--
--
2
Minimum value of batch counter (since last reset)
blinking fast
--
3
Maximum value of batch counter (since last reset)
--
blinking fast
4
Actual counter value of master counter (encoder 1)
blinking slow
--
5
Actual counter value of batch counter
--
blinking slow
*)
Example: If 500 impulses on encoder 1 are necessary for 1 product:
a. Set F01.000 to 500 (preset level 1)
b. Set F10.089 = 1.00 sec. (output pulse time K1)
c. Set F10.097 = 2 or 4 (automatic restart from 0)
**)
Select parameter group F06 and assign the special command “13” to any of the keys or
control inputs for remote decrementing of the batch counter
***) As a matter of course the counting sense can also be reversed, i.e. the main counter
loads a preset value, counts down towards zero, increments the batch counter when
reaching zero and sets to the preset value again
