4.7 Counters
Function
Mnemonic Description
Down Counter DNCTR
Up Counter
UPCTR
4.7.1
Data Required for Counter Function Blocks
GFK-2950C
Counts down from a preset value. The output is ON whenever the
Current Value is 0.
Counts up to a designated value. The output is ON whenever the
Current Value is the Preset Value.
Do not use two consecutive words (registers) as the
starting addresses of two counters. Logic Developer
PLC does not check or warn you if register blocks
overlap. Timers will not work if you place the current
value of a second timer on top of the preset value for
the previous timer.
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