Features:
- Dedicated pulse processing at frequencies up to 80 kHz
- Configurable as one, two, or four counters
- Supports up, down, and difference counting arrangements
IC693APU300 is the Series 90-30 specialty module for events too fast to rely on ordinary input scanning.
Hardware counters continue acquiring pulses while the CPU reads results and writes comparison or control parameters.
Its mode selection adapts one module to several encoder, flow, and production-counting patterns.
The General Electric IC693APU300 Series 90-30 high-speed counter module may remain available for quotation and installed-system support from Apter Power.
General Electric IC693APU300 Series 90-30 high-speed counter module Manuals, Datasheets, Links
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
Hardware counter functions
- Counter quantity: The configuration can allocate one, two, or four counters.
- Direction modes: Inputs support up-counting, down-counting, and difference relationships.
- Frequency: Supported modes can accept pulse rates as high as 80 kHz.
- Scan independence: Pulse acquisition proceeds in dedicated hardware rather than waiting for each PLC sweep.
Fast input integration
- Source matching: Input wiring and threshold characteristics must match the encoder or pulse device.
- Counter control: The PLC project starts, resets, presets, and reads the configured counters.
- Comparison events: Configured count relationships support high-speed decisions and application responses.
- Noise control: Shielding, grounding, and pulse quality are important at elevated input frequencies.
Application setup
- Mode selection: The chosen counter mode determines terminal use and available functions.
- Parameter transfer: Preset, limit, and control information is exchanged through assigned Series 90-30 references.
- Timing plan: Output or program response is designed around the hardware event and PLC scan relationship.
- Replacement record: Mode, terminal assignment, and configured values should be captured before changing the module.
Supported high-speed uses
- Meter proving: Pulse totals can support proving calculations for turbine flowmeters.
- Velocity measurement: Encoder frequency can be converted into machine speed information.
- Material handling: Rapid product counts and position events can track conveyors and transfer equipment.
- Motion and process control: High-speed comparison events can coordinate indexing, cut-to-length, or batch operations.