DL205 Frequently Asked Questions
DL205 Frequently Asked Questions
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| Question: Can the DL205 handle an encoder input and drive a stepper motor at the same time? |
| Answer: The D2-CTRINT cannot perform both input and output functions at the same time. The H2-CTRIO2 can handle both input and output functions at the same time. Please remember the D2-CTRINT MUST be in the slot next to the CPU (slot 0) and the H2-CTRIO2 *cannot* be in slot 0. Multiple H2-CTRIO2 cards are allowed per base, please check you power budget. |
| FAQ ID: 59 |
| Question: Is there a way to change the current count of a counter while it's counting? |
| Answer: Yes,all you would need to do is LD a value to the Current count of the Counter. I.E. If using CT0 you could LD the value to V1000. If using CT1 you would LD the value to V1001. (Exception: CT174 and CT176 with CTRINT and counting functions of the H2-CTRIO) |
| FAQ ID: 65 |
| Question: Can the D2-CTRINT do up/down counting with a single input? |
| Answer: No...it needs a quadrature encoder to do up/down counting. |
| FAQ ID: 75 |
| Question: How many outputs on a D2-CTRINT are analog? |
| Answer: None are analog. |
| FAQ ID: 80 |
| Question: Is there a DL-305 equivalent of the D2-CTRINT? |
| Answer: No. |
| FAQ ID: 87 |
| Question: Are the A NOT / B NOT functions available in the H2-CTRIO module? |
| Answer: Yes. |
| FAQ ID: 90 |
| Question: Does the D2-Ctrint need a load when testing the Pulse Output? |
| Answer: Yes, 500 Ohm should work fine. |
| FAQ ID: 322 |
| Question: Does the D2-Ctrint work with Think & Do? |
| Answer: No, but the H2-CTRIO does. |
| FAQ ID: 324 |
| Question: Using the D2-250-1, is it possible to output a dc voltage pulse of 9 ms 13 times and a 13 ms pulse 10 times? |
| Answer: No. |
| FAQ ID: 387 |
| Question: What is the output voltage of the D2-CTRINT? |
| Answer: 5VDC. This must be supplied by an external source. |
| FAQ ID: 593 |
| Question: Will any of your Counter Cards support WINPLC? |
| Answer: Yes, the H2-CTRIO is supported by the WinPLC platform in versions 5.4 and 6.x or newer of Think & Do. |
| FAQ ID: 594 |
| Question: Can I use more than one quadrature counter on a D2-CTRINT? |
| Answer: No, if you need multiple quadrature encoders you will need to use the H2-CTRIO card(s). |
| FAQ ID: 656 |
| Question: Can the D2-CTRINT control two stepper motors or only one? |
| Answer: No, only one. |
| FAQ ID: 698 |
| Question: Can the D2-CTRINT be manually addressed to other than X0-7 and Y0-7? |
| Answer: No it cannot. |
| FAQ ID: 751 |
| Question: In a D2-230 what register is the count accumulated in for CTRINT? |
| Answer: A: CTA76 |
| FAQ ID: 785 |
| Question: In a D2-240/250-1/260 what register is the count accumulated in for CTRINT? |
| Answer: A: CTA174 for Channel 1, CTA176 for Channel 2. |
| FAQ ID: 786 |
| Question: Can I control a servo motor with a DirectLOGIC PLC? |
| Answer: Yes. The DL205 PLC with its counter/pulse output module (H2-CTRIO) has four independently configurable timer/counter channels (up to 100kHz) and two pulse output generators (up to 25 kHz). |
| FAQ ID: 940 |
| Question: How can I make the CTRIO2 output wave form more stable? |
| Answer: Due to the 10x higher speeds of CTRIO2 modules, the waveform isn't as forgiving as a CTRIO module was. It might be necessary to use the following circuit if you notice differences between a CTRIO and CTRIO2 module being used as a replacement. R: 10 to 50 ohms, C: 22nF (0.022 F) Connect the R & C in series, then connect that across the CTRIO2 outputs (preferably at the stepper's inputs instead of just right at the CTRIO2's outputs). |
| FAQ ID: 1597 |