
Function description
Operating Manual PSSu E F INC(-T)
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}Setting the counter status
The module transfers the data and status information to the head module via the module
bus. The choice of function and the function's configuration are defined via the system soft-
ware.
4.3.1 Functional inputs (G, L, S)
The single-pole inputs (G, L, S) are used for special functions. Inputs G and L may be con-
nected to external signal sources, e.g. to a higher order control system. If the gate signals
are generated by a non-safety-related device or if the gate inputs are connected, common
cause failures may arise. A failure mode and effects analysis must be carried out when wir-
ing the gate inputs.
}Input G (gate input)
The counter is stopped with a 1 signal. The module ignores the counter pulses at the in-
puts until a 0 signal returns.
}Input L (input for latch pulse)
At a rising edge, the module stores the current counter value in the latch memory. The
counter continues counting; it is not stopped by the latch pulse. The module transmits
the stored value to the head module. The period length measurement may be con-
figured as an alternative to the latch function.
}Input S (status input)
The encoder's fault signal output can be connected to the status input. The module
transmits the input state to the head module with the status information.
4.3.2 Overflow
In both operating modes the counter can accept values from 00000000H to FFFFFFFFH.
}With an underflow the value drops below 00000000H and the counter continues from
FFFFFFFFH.
}With an overflow the value FFFFFFFFH is exceeded and the counter continues from
00000000H.
The overflow or underflow is signalled to the head module as status information.
The status information overflow is reset:
}if the value again falls below 00000000H (underflow).
}if 55550000H is exceeded (the lower third of the value range).
The status information underflow is reset:
}if FFFFFFFFH is exceeded again (overflow).
}if AAAAFFFFH is exceeded (the upper third of the value range).