
Standard Function Counter Preface
Preface
Counting of high-speed processes is an essential task in automation. For this reason, SIEMENS
offers a submodule with the standard function counter, MLFB 6ES5 840-4SH01.
The submodule with the standard function counter can be used together with an IP 265 in the S5-
90U, S5-95U and S5-100U programmable controllers and additionally in the ET 200 system (from
version Z02 of the IM 318-B).
The principle of operation of the IP 265 is determined by the use of the submodule with the standard
function counter.
All interfaces to the standard function are the interfaces of the IP 265 to the SIMATIC environment
or to the process I/O.
See the relevant section of your system manual for details of the construction of a system or the
installation of the module.
Function overview of the standard function
Three different counter functions have been stored in the submodule. The functions can be divided
into two areas:
• 2 counters with 16-bit data width
These two counters can be used independently of one another as up counter (normal counter
function) or as down counter (periodic counter function).
• 1 counter with 32-bit data width
Both counters can be combined into one 32-bit wide counter (cascade function) for counter
functions requiring a considerably larger data area. This counter operates as a down counter
(like the periodic counter function).
From the STEP 5 program, you can set the relevant setpoints and control signals and read the
relevant actual values and diagnostic signals over the I/O bus.
The following description refers exclusively to the principle of operation of the standard function
counter in the IP 265.
Please see the descriptions in the IP 265 manual or in your system manual (S5-95U, S5-100U) for
details of installation guidelines and connection methods.
Convention
Information of special importance is contained in framed boxes like the following:
Warning / Note
See the Safety-Related Guidelines in your manual (IP 265) or your system manual (S5-95U) for the
definition of the terms "Warning" and "Note".
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