Impulse Counter


What you will find in this section:

  1. Impulse counter
  2. Related topics

 

The digital input complies with IEC 61131-2 Type 3. It includes the following functions:

  • Impulse counter
  • Tariff selection
  • Synchronization of average values
  • Acknowledgment of alarms

 

Impulse counter

 

The impulse counter counts the pulses generated by an external device.
It is possible to assign a measuring unit (volume, weight, distance, electrical power or an own unit), as well as the valency.

 

Navigation on the web server

“Settings, Impulse counter”

 

Menu: “Settings, Impulse counter”
Menu: “Settings, Impulse counter”

 

Status

The “Status” area shows the current status of the digital input.

Settings

Set the impulse counter in accordance with your requirements.

Activate

The impulse counter can be activated/deactivated with the checkbox.

Valency

The impulse corresponds to the set value and is thus an additional multiplier. The valid value range is 1 … 65535.

Unit

Select a unit from the drop-down menu, or assign an own unit by selecting “Custom”.

Unit: You can select between the following units:

  • kWh
  • kVAh
  • kvarh
  • ml
  • l
  • g
  • kg
  • t
  • m
  • km
  • Custom

You can use the “Custom” option to define an own unit.

 

 


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Published/reviewed: 2025-07-15, en revision 003Version history