Counter function block parameters

The following table lists the system parameters for the Counter function block:

Table: Counter function block system parameters
Parameter	Units	Description
COUNT	None	The count value.
COUNTER_TYPE	None	Specifies the type of counter (False [0] = increment counter, True [1] = decrement counter).
DETECT_TYPE	None	Specifies the transition count type (False = counts when IN_D transitions from False to True [rising edge], True = counts when IN_D is True).
IN_D	None	The discrete input value and status.
OUT_D	None	The discrete output value and status. A True value indicates the counter has hit a trip condition.
PRESET	None	The starting or trip value for the counter.
RESET_IN	None	Discrete input that resets the counter and sets OUT_D False.

Note

Default values and data type information for the parameters are available by expanding the Parameter View window.