(2) BFM #3, #2 Ring length
Stores the data that specifies the length of the 16-bit
counter (default: K65,536).
Note: Write counter data with (D) TO
•Count data is always handled as a pair from two 16-bit values in this special function block. 16-bit 2’s
complement value stored in the registers of the PC cannot be used.
•When you are writing a positive value between K32,768 and K65,535, the data should be treated as a 32-bit
value even when a 16-bit ring counter is used.
•When transferring counter data to/from this special function block, always use the 32-bit forms of the FROM/TO
instructions ((D) FROM, (D) TO).
(3) BFM #4 Command
(4) BFM #11, #10 Preset data
•Data to used as the initial value when the counter starts to count.
•Data becomes valid when b4 of BFM #4 is set to ON, and PRESET input terminal changes from OFF to ON. The
default value of the counter is zero. You can change it by writing a value into BFM #11 and #10 or by using the
command below.
•The initial counter value can also be set by writing the data directly into BFM #21 and #20 (current value of the
counter).
(5) BFM #13, #12 Comparison value for YH output, BFM #15, #14 Comparison value for YS output
•After comparing the current value of the counter with the value
written in BFM #13 and #12, BFM #15 and #14, the hardware and
software comparator in the FX2N-1HC outputs the comparison
result.
•YH, YS output will not turn ON if you use PRESET or the TO
instruction to set the counter value equal to the comparison value.
It will turn ON only when a match occurs by the counting of input
pulses.
•The YS comparison operation takes about 300µs, and if a match
occurs, the output goes ON.
•Output occurs when the current value becomes equal to the
compare value but only if b1 and b2 of BFM #4 are ON. Once an
output is set, it remains ON until it is reset by b9 or b10 of BFM #4.
If b3 of BFM #4 is ON, however, one of the outputs is reset when
the other is set.
(6) Counter current value (BFM #21, 20)
The current value of the counter can be read by the PC. It will not be the correct value during high-speed operations
because of the communication delay. The current value of the counter can be forcibly changed by writing a 32-bit value
into the appropriate BFMs from the PC.
(7) Maximum count value (BFM #23, 22)
These store the maximum and minimum value reached by the counter. If the power is turned off, the stored data is
cleared.
(8) Comparison status (BFM #26)
BFM #26 is for reading only. Write commands from the programmable controller are ignored.
(9) Terminal status (BFM #27)
(10) BFM #29 Error status
Error status in the FX2N-1HC can be checked by reading the contents of b0 to b7 of BFM #29 to auxiliary relays of the
PC.
BFM #29 Error status
b0 Set when any of b1 to b7 is ON.
b1 Set when the value of the ring length is written incorrectly (other than K2 to K65,536).
b2 Set when the preset value is written incorrectly. When value ≥ring length in 16-bit counter
mode.
b3 Set when the compare value is written incorrectly.
b4 Set when the current value is written incorrectly.
b5 Set when the counter overflows the upper limit. When the upper or lower limit is exceeded on
a 32-bit counter.
b6 Set when the counter overflows the lower limit.
b7 Set when the FROM/TO command is used incorrectly.
b8 Set when the counter mode (BFM #0) is written incorrectly. When outside of K0 to K11
b9 Set when the BFM number is written incorrectly. When outside of K0 to K31
b10-b15 Undefined
There error flags can be reset by b8 of BFM #4.
(11) Model identification code number BFM #30
The identification number for a Special Function Block is read by using the FROM command.
The identification number for the FX2N-1HC unit is K4010.
By reading this identification number, the user may create built-in checking routines to check whether the physical
position of the FX2N-1HC matches to that of the software.
Please use the following program as a guide whenever you use the FX2N-1HC unit. Other instructions to read the
current value of the counter, status etc. can be added as required.
1. K11 is written into BFM #0 of special function block
No.2. The counter input is 16-bit 1-phase. Please use
a pulse command for this initialization.
2. K1234→BFM #3, #2 (special function block No.2)
The ring length can be specified when a 16-bit
counter is specified.
3. UP/DOWN direction should be specified for 1-phase
1-input software determined UP/DOWN counter.
4. K1000→BFM #13, #12
Set the compare value for YH output.
5. K900→BFM #15, #14
Set the compare value for YS output (not necessary if
only YH output is used).
6. Note that counting only occurs if count prohibit is
OFF. Also, outputs will not be set from the counting
process at all if the relevant output prohibit are set in
the command register. Please reset the error flags
and YH/YS output before you start. The mutual reset
and preset initialization commands can be used as
required.
7. (M25 to M10) →BFM #4 (b15 to b0) command
8. BFM (#21, #20)→Reads the current value to the data
registers D3 and D2.
5.1 Preliminary checks
(1) Check that the I/O wiring and extension cable of the FX2N-1HC are properly connected.
(2) 5V 90mA power is supplied from the main or extension units for the FX2N-1HC. Check that there is no power
overload from this and other extension blocks.
(3) The counter works correctly only when data such as the counter mode (set with a pulse command), the TO
command, the compare value, etc. are appropriately specified. Remember to initialize the count (BFM #4 b0),
preset (BFM #4 b4), and output (BFM #4 b2, b1) prohibits. Reset the YH/YS outputs before you start.
5.2 Error checking
The following LEDs on the main panel of the FX2N-1HC may help you to troubleshoot the unit.
• φA, φB : Goes on/off as φA, φB input turn ON/OFF. It can be checked by rotating the encoder slowly.
•UP, DN : Lights up to indicate whether the counter is going up (UP) or down (DN).
•PRESET and DIS : The appropriate LED lights up when the PRESET terminal or the DISABLE terminal is ON.
•YH, YS : The appropriate LED lights up when YH/YS output is turned on.
You can check the error status by reading the content of BFM #29 to the PC.
Error contents are shown in section 3.3 (10).
Guidelines for the safety of the user and protection of the FX2N-1HC special function block
•This manual has been written to be used by trained and competent personnel. This is defined by
the European directives for machinery, low voltage and EMC.
•If in doubt at any stage during the installation of the FX2N-1HC always consult a professional
electrical engineer who is qualified and trained to the local and national standards. If in doubt
about the operation or use of the FX2N-1HC please consult the nearest Mitsubishi Electric
distributor.
•Under no circumstances will Mitsubishi Electric be liable or responsible for any consequential
damage that may arise as a result of the installation or use of this equipment.
•All examples and diagrams shown in this manual are intended only as an aid to understanding
the text, not to guarantee operation. Mitsubishi Electric will accept no responsibility for actual
use of the product based on these illustrative examples.
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HIMEJI WORKS:840, CHIYODA CHO, HIMEJI, JAPAN
Manual number : JY992D65401
Manual revision : B
Date : SEPTEMBER 1998
JY992D65401A
Effective SEP.1998
Specifications are subject to
change without notice
UP
DOWN
98 99 0 1
1 0 99 98
X002 T0 K2 K2 K100 K1
D
In the above example, K100 is written into BFMs #3 and
#2 of special block No.2 as a 32-bit binary value (BFM
#3 = 0, BFM #2 = 100). Permitted values: K2 to K65,536.
When ring length K100 is specified, the value of the
counter changes as shown above.
BFM #4 When ‘0’ (OFF) When ‘1 ’ (ON)
b0 Count prohibit Count permit
b1 YH output prohibit YH output permit
b2 YS output prohibit YS output permit
b3 YH/YS independent action Mutual reset action
b4 Preset prohibit Preset permit
b5 to b7 Undefined
b8 No action Error flag reset
b9 No action YH output reset
b10 No action YS output reset
b11 No action YH output set
b12 No action YS output set
Current value
Current value
BFM #4
b9,b10
Coincidence output
Current value
Current value
BFM #4
b9,b10
Coincidence output
BFM #26 When ‘0’ (OFF) When ‘1’ (ON)
YH b0 Set value ≤current value Set value > current value
b1 Set value ≠current value Set value =current value
b2 Set value ≥current value Set value <current value
BFM #26 When ‘0’ (OFF) When ‘1’ (ON)
YS b3 Set value ≤current value Set value > current value
b4 Set value ≠current value Set value =current value
b5 Set value ≥current value Set value <current value
M8002
Initial
pulse
T0 K2 K0 K11 K1
T0 K2 K2 K1234 K1
D
T0 K2 K1 K1 K1
T0 K2 K12 K1000 K1
D
T0 K2 K14 K900 K1
D
M8000
X011
X012
X013 PLS M19 and M20
M11 M13
M14
X010 M10 Count allowed
Output allowed
Mutual reset
Preset allowed
Error flag reset
PLS M18
YH YS output reset
M8000
RUN
monitor
T0 K2 K4 K4M10 K1
FROM K2 K20 D 2 K1
M8002
X014
to
D
BFM #27 When ‘0’ (OFF) When ‘1’ (ON)
b0 PRESET input is OFF. PRESET input is ON.
b1 DISABLE input is OFF. DISABLE input is ON.
BFM #27 When ‘0’ (OFF) When ‘1’ (ON)
b2 YH output is OFF. YH output is ON.
b3 YS output is OFF. YS output is ON.
b4-b15 Undefined
SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
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BFM #4 b1
T0 16-bit
counter
1-phase
1-input
counter
ØB
ØA
DISABLE
PRESET
Preset data
BFM#11,#10
Model code
BFM #30
Maximum value
BFM #23,#22
Minimum value
BFM #25,#24
Error status
BFM #29
Comparisor data
BFM #13,#12
Comparision data
BFM#15,#14
Compare results
BFM #26
Terminal status
BFM #27
S
R
S
R
YH
YS
ØZ
Direct initialization
Count start
BFM#4 b4
DOWN/UP
Counter
16/32-bit
1-phase/
2-phase
Current value
register
BFM #21,#20
Reset
BFM #4 b8
for YH output
Matched
for YS output
Sampling cycle
300ms
Comparison is made at
the next sampling point
after an input count.
*1
*1
Matched
BFM #4
b11
BFM #4 b9
BFM#4 b2 BFM#4
b12
BFM#4 b10
Count pulse
T0
T0
BFM #4 b0
T0
T0
BFM#4
b3
Counter mode BFM #0
Ring upper limit value
BFM #3,#2
DOWN/UP command
BFM #1
Initiali-
zation
1. When b0 is set to ON and the DISABLE input terminal to
OFF, the counter is permitted to start counting input
pulses.
2. Unless b1 is set to ON, YH (hardware compared output)
does not turn ON.
3. Unless b2 is set to ON, YS (software compared output)
does not turn ON.
4. When b3 = ON, YS output is reset if YH output is set,
and YH output is reset if YS output is set. When b3 =
OFF, YH and YS output act independently, and do not
reset each other.
5. When b4 = OFF, preset function by the PRESET input
terminal is disabled.
6. When b8 is set to ON, all error flags are reset.
7. When b9 is set to ON, YH output is reset.
8. When b10 is set to ON, YS output is reset.
9. When b11 is set to ON, YH output is set ON.
10. When b12 is set to ON, YS output is set ON.
EXAMPLE PROGRAM
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DIAGNOSTICS
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