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Contec N Series Reference Manual

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N Series for USB
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Isolated 32-bit Up/Down Counter Unit
CNT-3204IN-USB
CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................. 5
Safety Precautions .................................................... 12
Setup ............................................................................. 18
Installation ................................................................... 37
Software ....................................................................... 54
Function ....................................................................... 61
Appendix ...................................................................... 88
Customer Support and Inquiry ............................ 95

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  • Page 1 N Series for USB Reference Manual Isolated 32-bit Up/Down Counter Unit CNT-3204IN-USB CONTENTS Introduction ..............5 Safety Precautions ............ 12 Setup ................18 Installation ..............37 Software ............... 54 Function ............... 61 Appendix ..............88 Customer Support and Inquiry ......95...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ............... 5 1. Related Manuals ..............................6 2. About the Product ..............................7 3. Features ..................................8 4. Product Configuration List ..........................9 5. Support Software ..............................10 6. Optional Products ............................... 11 Safety Precautions............12 1.
  • Page 3 4. Distributing Developed Application ...................... 56 5. Uninstalling the Driver Software ......................57 6. Returning to Initial State ..........................58 2. CONTEC Device Utility ............................59 1. Updating Firmware ............................59 Function ................61 1. Explanation of Pulse Signals ..........................62 1.
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 3. Control of a sampling ..........................77 5. Hardware event ..............................78 1. Types of hardware events .......................... 78 2. Control input signal ............................. 79 3. Control output signal ..........................80 4. Count match ..............................82 5. Counter error ..............................84 6.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction This section provides necessary information of the product such as the outline, bundled items and manuals before actual use. — 5 —...

  • Page 6: Related Manuals

    Reference Manual Read this when This describes the hardware Download from (This Document) operating the product. aspects such as functions the Contec and settings. website (PDF)  Download Manuals Download the manuals accordingly from the following URL. https://www.contec.com/download/ Download — 6 —...

  • Page 7: About The Product

    — — Introduction CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 2. About the Product This product is a USB 2.0 supporting counter unit, which adds the function of counting pulse signals input from external devices through a USB port to a PC. It has four channels of 32-bit up/down counters, allowing external devices such as a rotary encoder and a linear scale to be connected.

  • Page 8: Features

    — — Introduction CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 3. Features  32-bit up-and-down counter The 32 bit up-and-down counter could have four channels and up to 500kHz maximum speed pulse input. Moreover, it can count 2- phase signals and mono-phase signals such as a rotary encoder and a linear scale. ...

  • Page 9: Product Configuration List

    — — Introduction CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 4. Product Configuration List The product consists of the items listed below. Check, with the following list, that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your retailer. Product…1 Setup Guide…1 Warranty Certificate…1 Serial Number Label…1 Interface Connector...

  • Page 10: Support Software

    CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 5. Support Software You can use CONTEC support software according to your purpose and development environment. For more details on the supported OS, applicable languages, or to download the latest version of software, visit the CONTEC Web site.

  • Page 11: Optional Products

    *1 The specification of the operating ambient temperature is 0 to 40 °C. It is the same adapter included in this package. *2 The specification of the operating ambient temperature is -20 to 70 °C. Visit the CONTEC website for the latest optional products. https://www.contec.com/ Website...

  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely. Never fail to read them before using the product. — 12 —...

  • Page 13: Safety Information

    — — Safety Precautions CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 1. Safety Information This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent accidents resulting in injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources. Understand the meanings of these labels to operate the equipment safely. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 14: Handling Precautions

    Even when using the product continuously, be sure to read the manual in the CONTEC's website and understand the contents. Do not modify the product. CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems, etc.,  resulting from modifying the product.

  • Page 15: Fcc Part15 Subpart B Class A

    — — Safety Precautions CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 1. FCC PART15 Subpart B Class A NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 16: Environment

    — — Safety Precautions CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 3. Environment Use this product in the following environment. If used in an unauthorized environment, this product may overheat, malfunction, or cause a failure. Operating temperature -20 - 60ºC Humidity 10 - 90%RH (No condensation) Corrosive gases None Floating dust particles...

  • Page 17: Storage

    — — Safety Precautions CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 5. Storage When storing this product, keep it in its original packing form. Put this product in the storage bag.  Wrap it in the packing material, and then put it in the box. ...

  • Page 18: Setup

    Setup This section explains how to set up this product. — 18 —...

  • Page 19: What Is Setup

    — — Setup CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 1. What is Setup? Setup means a series of steps to take before the product can be used. Different steps are required for driver software and hardware. The setup procedure varies with the OS or driver software used. 1.

  • Page 20: Driver Software Installation

    CONTEC website. 1. Starting Up the Install Program Download the API-CNT(WDM) for USB from CONTEC website. Expand the downloaded file. Execute the installer in the expanded folder. As the installer differs depending on OS used, check the list below to execute.

  • Page 21: Hardware Setting

    — — Setup CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 3. Hardware Setting This section describes how to set up the product and how to connect it to a PC. 1. Nomenclature of Product Components Component names of the product are shown in the figure below. Name Description Interface connector (8-pin)

  • Page 22: Input Resistance Setting Switch

    — — Setup CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 2. Input Resistance Setting Switch Input resistance of counter input signals and control input signals can be set with the piano switch equipped on the top and the bottom faces of the product. 5V or 12V is available by switching the switch. * Factory setting : All OFF Switch number Details...

  • Page 23: Led Indicator

    — — Setup CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 3. LED Indicator The product indicates its operation state by means of light emitting diodes. The LED indicates as listed below. List of Status LED Functions Function Color Display Description The power is supplied to this product. POWER Indicate the power status.

  • Page 24: Setting Switches

    — — Setup CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 4. Setting Switches With the two setting switches, the host computer distinguishes and keeps track of the devices of same model by assigning Module IDs to them. Factory setting “00” can be used when only one device per model is connected to one computer.

  • Page 25: Power Supply Connector

    — — Setup CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 6. Power Supply Connector This product must be connected by using the 12-24VDC power supply (in a self-powered state). Connect the external power supply to the power supply connector. Pin Assignment Mark Description Frame ground Power supply (GND) Power supply (12 –...

  • Page 26: Pull-Up Setting Switch

    — — Setup CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual About a power rise Input voltage range: 12 - 24VDC plus or minus 10 percentages. Use the power that can rise in the input voltage range of 11.4VDC or greater within 10ms. Other power supply may cause a damage to the product or an accident.

  • Page 27: Hardware Installation

    — — Setup CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 4. Hardware installation Under Windows, the peripherals need to be recognized by the OS. This is called hardware installation. When using multiple products, install one product at a time. Complete the setup of the product before starting to install the next one.
  • Page 28 — — Setup CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual CAUTION Connect the 12 - 24VDC power supply (such as the AC adapter) to the product first, then  connect to a PC. Do not turn on or off during the operation. When unplugging, unplug the USB cable first, then disconnect the external power supply.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Product

    — — Setup CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 2. Connecting the Product Turn on the power to the PC before connecting this product. When the PC has been up and running, connect the product to a USB port in the PC. Connect the product to a USB port in the PC. *1 USB cable can be attached firmly to the converter by using a USB cable attachment.

  • Page 30: Driver Software Initialization

    For other than Windows 10, From the [Control Panel], select the [Hardware and Sounds] or the [System] and then select the [Device Manager]. The installed hardware appears under the CONTEC Devices node. Open the CONTEC Devices node and select the device you want to setup. Click the [Properties]. — 30 —...
  • Page 31 — — Setup CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual The property page for the device opens. Enter the device name in the Common Settings tab page and then click the [OK]. The device name you set here is used later when programming. * The initial device name that appears is a default value. You can use this default name if you wish. * Make sure that you do not use the same name for more than one device.

  • Page 32: Operation Check

    — — Setup CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 6. Operation Check You must make sure that this product and driver software operate properly. By taking this step, you can be certain that this product has been set up appropriately. 1. Check Method Connect the product to an external target device to test the communication and check the execution environment.
  • Page 33 — — Setup CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual  Setting counter operation conditions Change counter mode settings. Click on the [Counter Mode…]. The Counter Mode setting dialog box appears. Set the counter mode for channel 0. Leave the other settings at factory defaults. Click on the [Use Same Mode] to make the same settings for the other channels.
  • Page 34 — — Setup CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual  Checking counter operations The following commands can be used to check the basic operations of the counter. [Counter Start] : Starts the counter. [Zero Clear] Clears the counter to zero. [Counter Stop] : Stops the counter.
  • Page 35 — — Setup CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual  Diagnosis Report Clicking on the [Diagnosis Report] displays detailed data including product settings and the diagnosis results while saving them in text format. The settings such as "device settings" and "channel settings" are diagnosed. A diagnosis report is displayed as shown below.

  • Page 36: Setup Troubleshooting

    — — Setup CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 7. Setup Troubleshooting 1. Examples and Solution  The diagnostic program works properly but the application program does not. The diagnostic program uses the API-CNT(WDM) for USB functions. If the diagnostic program works properly, other applications should also work properly. If you have a problem, recheck your program taking note of the following points.

  • Page 37: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection This section describes how to mount the product on a DIN rail or on the wall, and to connect to an external device with a cable. — 37 —...

  • Page 38: Installing The Product

    — — Installation and connection CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 1. Installing the Product 1. Installation Conditions  Installation Orientation It is possible to mount it in the orientations shown in the following figure. Other orientations would cause problems in usage, such as inadequate heat dissipation. DANGER Do not place the product in an unstable location or use incomplete mountings.
  • Page 39 — — Installation and connection CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual Screws / magnet fixation Vertical installation CAUTION The product cannot be installed on the ceiling with magnets. — 39 —...
  • Page 40 — — Installation and connection CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual  Spacing between the system unit and any surrounding objects Secure a distance of at least 50mm between the top of the product (single use) and any surrounding objects. Do not locate the product in a fully enclosed housing. —...

  • Page 41: Mounting On/Removing From A Din Rail

    — — Installation and connection CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 2. Mounting on/Removing from a DIN Rail  How to Mount Pull down the hooks to unlock. If the hooks are stuck, use a slotted screwdriver to unlock. (1). Hang the product on the upper part of the DIN rail. (2).
  • Page 42 — — Installation and connection CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual  How to Remove Pull down the hooks to unlock. If the hooks are stuck, use a slotted screwdriver to unlock. (1). With the hooks unlocked, pull the lower part of the product toward you. (2).

  • Page 43: Desktop Installation

    — — Installation and connection CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 3. Desktop Installation  Using the rubber feet When required to mount the product on the desktop, mount it horizontally on a sturdy platform. The rubber feet can be mounted in their mounting holes as shown in the following figure. 4.

  • Page 44: Installation Using The Magnet

    — — Installation and connection CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 5. Installation Using the Magnet Attaching the magnet (optional) with the product makes it easy to mount or remove the product on or from a metal surface such as steel desk or partition. CAUTION Do not let the magnet go near objects that can be affected by magnetic fields, such as ...
  • Page 45 — — Installation and connection CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual  Mounting onto the steel wall Mount the product directly onto the steel wall. Pull it gently after mounting to confirm that it will not drop off from the body. — 45 —...

  • Page 46: Connecting To An External Device

    — — Installation and connection CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 2. Connecting to an External Device 1. Connecting an Interface Connector Use the supplied interface connector (connector plug) to connect the product to an external device. The following example describes how to make the connecting cable with the interface connector (connector plug).

  • Page 47: Connecting Cable

    — — Installation and connection CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 2. Connecting Cable  Counter Input/Control Input Signal/Control Output Signal Cable Use the counter input/control input signal/control output signal cable listed below. Applicable wire AWG28 - 16 Cable Length Opto-coupler isolated section: 50 meters approx. (vary depending on the wiring environment) Isolated TTL section: 1.50 meters approx.

  • Page 48: Signal Layout On The Interface Connector

    — — Installation and connection CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 3. Signal Layout on the Interface Connector The product can be connected to an external device using five interface connectors included in the package. Layout on the Interface Connector CNT0 ~ CNT3 Signal name Function PCOM...

  • Page 49: Counter Input Circuit And Control Input Circuit

    — — Installation and connection CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 4. Counter Input Circuit and Control Input Circuit The figure below shows the equivalent circuit of counter input section and control input section of this product. The signal input section consists of an opto-coupler isolated input (compatible with current sink output).
  • Page 50 — — Installation and connection CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual CAUTION To use external power (other than 5V or 12V); insert a current limiting resistor at the R position. The following expression is used to calculate current limiting resistance R with the external power supply as PV: The expression is as follows;...

  • Page 51: Control Output Circuit

    — — Installation and connection CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 5. Control Output Circuit The figure below shows the output circuit of control output section of this product. The signal output section consists of an opto-coupler isolated open collector output (current sink type).

  • Page 52: Surge Voltage Countermeasure

    — — Installation and connection CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 6. Surge voltage countermeasure When connecting a load that generates surge voltages and inrush currents, such as an induction load (relay coil) or an incandescent light bulb, to the control output signal, appropriate protection must be provided in order to prevent damage to the output stage or a malfunction due to noise.

  • Page 53: Sampling Control Input Circuit

    — — Installation and connection CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 7. Sampling Control Input Circuit The figure below shows the circuit of signal input for sampling control section of this product. These inputs are used for the start signal, the stop signal and the clock signal of sampling operation. The signal input section consists of a digital isolated and TTL input.

  • Page 54: Software

    Software This section describes counter input driver for Windows developed by CONTEC, and CONTEC Device Utility. — 54 —...

  • Page 55: Counter Input Driver For Windows

    From “Start” menu on Windows task bar, click on [CONTEC API-USBP(WDM)]-[API-USBP(W32) Help] to display help information. If this link cannot be found, go to the “Start” menu on Windows task bar, click “CONTEC API- USBP(WDM)” – “API-CNT(WDM)“ – “API-CNT(WDM) HELP”.

  • Page 56: Running A Sample Program

    — Software CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 3. Running a Sample Program From the Start Menu on the Windows taskbar, go to “Programs” - “CONTEC API-CNT(WDM) for API-USBP(WDM)” and select the sample programs.  Sample Programs - Examples Counter [Counter] *1 ...

  • Page 57: Uninstalling The Driver Software

     Uninstall of Device Driver Use [Control Panel] - [Programs and Features] to uninstall the development environment. Select [Windows driver package - CONTEC (ccnt) Contec] and then click [Uninstall/Change].  Uninstall the Development Environment Use [Control Panel] - [Programs and Features] to uninstall the development environment.

  • Page 58: Returning To Initial State

    Then, unplug the external power supply (AC adapter) for self-power as well. Uninstall two of the following programs listed from Control Panel in order. “Windows Driver Package - CONTEC (ccnt) Contec” “CONTEC API-CNT(WDM) driver” Reboot OS, and install software and hardware again.

  • Page 59: Contec Device Utility

    Software CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 2. CONTEC Device Utility CONTEC Device Utility is utility software to setup the CONTEC's measuring control device. Use this software to update firmware of the product. 1. Updating Firmware Firmware is namely software which is embedded in the product. Up-to-date firmware (update file) will be supplied in the CONTEC website when function upgrades and so on.
  • Page 60 — Software CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual Start up the Utility. Start up CONTEC Device Utility. (The utility can be found in Utility folder of API-CNT(WDM) for USB driver.) Write firmware. Select the product from the list, and perform updating firmware. Remove the product.

  • Page 61: Function

    Function This section describes the features achieved by combining hardware and driver functions. — 61 —...

  • Page 62: Explanation Of Pulse Signals

    — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 1. Explanation of Pulse Signals 1. Types of Pulse Signals The following types of pulse signals (operation modes) can be set. 2-phase Input, Synchronous Clear, Multiply by 1  2-phase Input, Synchronous Clear, Multiply by 2 ...
  • Page 63 — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual CW: Clock Wise  CCW: Counter Clock Wise   Single-phase Input For a single-phase input, the count increments when an UP pulse is input and decremented when a DOWN pulse is input. The count remains unchanged if UP and DOWN pulses are input simultaneously. * Count operation for incremental counting in the CW direction.

  • Page 64: Multiplication Of Count Input

    — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 3. Multiplication of Count Input Setting the count input multiplication setting to two or four times enables you to fine-tune controlling.  Example counting when count input multiplication is set During 2-Phase input During Single-Phase input Single-phase input with gate control attached —...

  • Page 65: Count Clear

    — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 4. Count Clear  Example counting during synchronous clear If a counter is set for CW (clockwise) direction Up-count and phase-Z positive logic, the count value will be cleared to zero at rising edge of the phase-A while the phase-B input remains low and the phase-Z input remains high;...
  • Page 66 — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual  Asynchronous Clear If a counter is set for CW (clockwise) direction Up-count and phase-Z positive logic, whenever the phase-Z input goes high will clear the count value to zero no matter which signal level the phase-A and phase-B is.
  • Page 67 — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual  Phase Z/CLR Input Enable Frequency (Positive logic) Phase-Z is the signal to clear the counter to zero. The number of phase-Z inputs can be specified by software. Disable phase-Z input Phase-Z input Ignored Ignored Ignored Ignored...

  • Page 68: Control Of A Counter

    — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 2. Control of a counter 1. Counter Start/Counter Stop This product can be started and stopped individually for each channel or globally for all channels. The table below lists the counter start and stop triggers. Which triggers to use can be selected by software.

  • Page 69: Preset

    — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual  Sampling start/stop When the counter start trigger is used for starting sampling, the product starts counting and sampling synchronously. When the counter stop trigger is used for stopping sampling, the product stops counting and sampling synchronously in the same way. 2.

  • Page 70: Zero-Clear

    — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 3. Zero-clear The counter is cleared to zero. Zero-clear methods are listed in the table below. The zero-clear method is software-selectable. Item Factor Description Note Zero-clear Software command Possible to preset for all Always available method channels Phase-Z input Phase...

  • Page 71: Register

    — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 4. Register The product has a preset register and comparison registers.  Preset Register The preset register is a 32-bit register to load the value in the preset register to the counter when presetting occurs. ...

  • Page 72: Obtaining The Count Value

    — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 3. Obtaining the count value 1. Obtaining the count value There are two modes for obtaining the count value. One is the counter mode to directly read the count value and the other is the sampling mode to sample the count value periodically using buffer. This product is enabling periodical sampling of the count value using the internal or external clock signal.

  • Page 73: Sampling Mode

    — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 3. Sampling mode In the sampling mode, the product samples the count value periodically to load it into buffer according to the specified internal or external clock. For the sampling mode, sampling operation conditions must be set as well as counter operation conditions.

  • Page 74: Totalizing/Differential Counter

    — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 4. Totalizing/Differential counter When using sampling mode, the counter can be used as a differential counter. In totalizing counter mode, the value is sampled at fixed time intervals as in normal up/down counter operation. In differential counter mode, the difference with the count at the previous sampling time is sampled.

  • Page 75: Sampling Function

    — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 4. Sampling function 1. Sampling function The sampling function obtains count data periodically using the internal or external clock. The sampling data is transferred to the PC's memory after being temporarily stored in the buffer. The sampling speed can be up to 500kHz using the internal clock (for 1ch).

  • Page 76: Status, Count

    — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 2. Status, Count The following types of status (error) are available concerning data transfer. Status about data transfer Item Description CNT START Indicates that counter sampling has been started. CNT STOP Indicates that counter sampling has been stopped. TRIGGER IN Indicates that the external start signal has been received.

  • Page 77: Control Of A Sampling

    — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 3. Control of a sampling This product can use a sampling clock to collect sampling data at fixed time intervals. The sampling clocks, sampling start triggers, and sampling stop triggers are listed below. Sampling clock / start / stop Item Factor Description...

  • Page 78: Hardware Event

    — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 5. Hardware event 1. Types of hardware events This product includes functions that can operate automatically in response to a change in a control input signal, control output signal, or counter match. These are called hardware events. One control input signal line and one control output signal line are provided for each channel.

  • Page 79: Control Input Signal

    — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 2. Control input signal One control input signal is provided for each channel. The control input signal can serve for one of the following applications. The application is software-selectable. Item Factor Condition Control input signal General-purpose input Software status(positive logic) Preset...

  • Page 80: Control Output Signal

    — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 3. Control output signal One control output signal is provided for each channel. Each output signal can be used as a general- purpose output (level output) or as a one-shot pulse output for sending notification of hardware events to an external device.
  • Page 81 — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual  Digital filter error A one-shot pulse is output to indicate a digital filter error if a pulse faster than the digital filter time setting is input. The logic polarity can be switched between positive and negative. —...

  • Page 82: Count Match

    — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 4. Count match Functions are provided to generate an interrupt, externally output a one-shot pulse, preset the counter value, or clear the counter to zero when the count matches the value in compare register 0 or compare register 1.
  • Page 83 — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual < Example 2 > Start sampling with a count value of 500 and stop it with a count value of 1000. < Example 3 > Set comparison values of 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, … and generate interrupts in sequence.

  • Page 84: Counter Error

    — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 5. Counter error Counter errors are classified into two types: digital filter error and abnormal input error.  Digital filter error A digital filter error occurs when a signal faster than the digital filter setting is input to phase A or phase B.
  • Page 85 — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual  Abnormal input error An abnormal input error occurs when the counter input signal changes on the A and B phases simultaneously. Notification of the error is via a status (latch/clear), interrupt, or external output (one- shot pulse).

  • Page 86: Status Input

    — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 6. Status input This product has the following status. 1. Pulse signal input states The phase-A, phase-B, and phase-Z input states and count directions can be checked by their status. 2. Control input signal states The control input signal states can be checked by the status.

  • Page 87: Other Functions

    — — Function CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 7. Other functions 1. Digital filter The digital filter is provided so that the counter works normally even when the pulse input to the counter, phase-A/B/Z signal, or control input signal has noise. When the digital filter detects the High (or Low) level maintained for the digital filter setting time, it outputs “High”...

  • Page 88: Appendix

    Appendix This section lists the specifications and the physical dimensions of the product. — 88 —...

  • Page 89: Hardware Specification

    — — Appendix CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 1. Hardware Specification Function Specifications Item Specification Input *1 Counter Channel count 4 channels Count system Up/down counting (2-phase/Single-phase/Single-phase Input with Gate Control Attached) Max. count FFFFFFFFh (binary data, 32Bit) Input type Optocoupler isolated input Input signal Phase-A/UP 1 x 4 channels, Phase-B/DOWN 1 x 4 channels Phase-Z/CLR 1 x 4 channels...
  • Page 90 — — Appendix CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual Item Specification Interrupt event Count match (8 points), Counter error (2 points), Sampling factor (6 points), Carry/Borrow (1 points) Output *1 Control Control output signal type Optocoupler isolated open collector output Control output channel 1 x 4 channels Control output signal - Count match 0 output(one-shot pulse output)
  • Page 91 — — Appendix CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual Installation Environment Requirements Item Specifications Operating ambient temperature -20 - +60°C *1 Operating ambient humidity 10 - 90%RH (No condensation) Floating dust particles Not to be excessive Corrosive gases None Line-noise Line noise AC Line/±2kV resistance *2 Signal Line /±1kV(IEC61000-4-4 Level 3, EN61000-4-4 Level 3) Static...
  • Page 92 — — Appendix CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual AC adapter environmental condition (environmental specification) Item Specifications Input voltage range 90 - 264VAC Rated input current 300mA Number of frequency 50 - 60Hz Rated output voltage 12.0VDC Rated output current 1.0A (Max.) Physical dimensions (mm) 47.5(W) x 75(D) x 27.3(H) (No protrusions) Weight 175g...

  • Page 93: Physical Dimensions

    — — Appendix CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 2. Physical Dimensions 1. Product 2. Physical dimensions of supplied AC adapter (POA201-10-2) — 93 —...

  • Page 94: Circuit Block Diagram

    — — Appendix CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 3. Circuit Block Diagram — 94 —...

  • Page 95: Customer Support And Inquiry

    Customer Support and Inquiry CONTEC provides the following support services for you to use CONTEC products more efficiently and comfortably. — 95 —...

  • Page 96: Services

    — — Customer Support and Inquiry CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual 1. Services CONTEC offers the useful information including product manuals that can be downloaded through the CONTEC website. Download https://www.contec.com/download/ You can download updated driver software, firmware, and differential manuals in several languages. Membership registration (myCONTEC) is required to use the services.
  • Page 97 — — Customer Support and Inquiry CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual Revision History MONTH YEAR Summary of Changes April 2019 The First Edition — 97 —...
  • Page 98 CONTEC CO., LTD. 3-9-31, Himesato, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka 555-0025, Japan https://www.contec.com/ No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. CNT-3204IN-USB Reference Manual NA06314 (LYWE162) 06172020_rev2 [04262019]...

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