The CNT-3204IN-ETH is an Ethernet-compliant up/down counter module designed to count pulse signals from external devices through a LAN port to a computer. It features four channels of 32-bit up/down counters, which allow connections to external devices such as rotary encoders or linear scales. The pulse signal input interface is optocoupler isolated, and it has a compact design (188.0(W)×78.0(D)×30.5(H)mm) for easy installation. You can set it on the floor, wall, or inside the console or equipment mounted on a DIN rail. The product supports Windows/Linux device drivers.
32-bit up-and-down counter
The 32-bit up-and-down counter has 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 or a linear scale.
Control input/output signals and input signals for controlling sampling functions.
One control input signal and one control output signal are provided for each channel. This product can generate an interrupt, output an external signal, preset the counter, and clear it to zero when the count value matches the arbitrary value that is set. Moreover, this product has input signals (start/stop/clock) for controlling sampling functions.
Operable in a wide range of 12 - 24VDC power
The product can be operated in various environments with a wide range of power supply of 12 - 24VDC. In addition, the FG terminal is equipped with a power supply connector.
Usable as an Ethernet-based counter input
Monitoring and controlling the up/down counter is easy as it can be controlled remotely through Ethernet.
Windows/Linux-compatible driver libraries are supported.
Using Contec's device driver API-TOOL makes it possible to create applications on Windows or Linux. In addition, a diagnostic program for monitoring the operations of hardware is provided.
