High-Speed Counter Modules for Compact FieldPoint
NI cFP-CTR-500, NI cFP-CTR-502
• 8 inputs
• 5 to 30 VDC inputs
• 16-bit counter registers
• 50 kHz, maximum
• Gate inputs and digital outputs
• Cascadable counters for higher counts
• 2,300 V
rms
bank isolation for transient
overvoltage protection
• Hot-swappable with autoconfiguration
• -40 to 60 °C operating range
Module
cFP-CTR-500
cFP-CTR-502
Counter Inputs
8
8
Input Ranges
10 to 30 VDC
5 to 30 VDC
Input Type
Sinking
Sourcing
Counter Resolution
16-bit, cascadable to 128-bit
16-bit, cascadable to 128-bit
Gate Inputs
4
4
Configurable Outputs
4
4
Internal Reference Clock
for Frequency Measurements
1 and 32 kHz
1 and 32 kHz
Maximum
Input Frequency
50 kHz
50 kHz
Overview
The NI cFP-CTR-50x devices are versatile, high-speed digital counter
input modules for Compact FieldPoint that you can use to count digital
signals ranging from 5 to 30 VDC and to measure frequency. These
modules are fast enough to handle input signals up to 50 kHz for
high-speed applications and flexible enough to measure frequency using
the internal frequency reference or the external gate inputs. These
powerful and versatile counter modules feature configurable lowpass
filters to eliminate high-frequency noise and cascadable counter
channels that you can use to create counters up to 128 bits wide to store
trillions of counts. For discrete control applications such as packaging,
you can configure the digital output channels to automatically energize
external devices.
All the modules include onboard diagnostics to ensure trouble-free
installation and maintenance.
Counter Modules
The cFP-CTR-500 and cFP-CTR-502 counter modules include eight 16-bit,
50 kHz counters with dedicated clock inputs. For higher resolution
counting, you can combine counter channels to provide cascaded counters
of up to 128 bits. In addition, for each counter, you can set a terminal
count at which the counter automatically rolls over or resets. For frequency
measurement, you can configure each channel to use any one of the four
gate inputs provided. In this mode, you can enable counting only when the
state of the specified gate input is logic high. By sending the digital pulse
train to the gate input and using the internal reference clock of 1 or 32 kHz,
you can measure the frequency of the incoming pulse train. Because you
can read the state of the gate input, you can also use the four gate
inputs as general-purpose digital input channels.
You can configure each of the four counter outputs to either pulse
or toggle states when you reach the terminal count for a counter input.
This is useful when you need to energize external equipment upon
reaching a particular count for applications such as packaging. You can
also use each of the outputs as general-purpose digital outputs.
The cFP-CTR-500 modules work with 10 to 30 VDC sourcing devices
and provide sourcing outputs. A sourcing device connects and
disconnects a voltage to and from the counter module. The cFP-CTR-500
uses a common ground plane for all the digital input channels.
The cFP-CTR-502 works with 5 to 30 VDC sinking devices and provides
sinking outputs. A sinking device connects and disconnects a common
terminal to and from the counter module. The cFP-CTR-502 uses a
common ground plane for all the digital input channels.
All the channels on the digital input modules feature LEDs that
indicate the input state of each channel.
Isolation
cFP-CTR-50x modules feature optical bank isolation with 2,300 V
rms
of
breakdown isolation. These Compact FieldPoint modules do not have
channel-to-channel isolation.
High-Speed Counter Modules for Compact FieldPoint
Field I/O Connections
Compact FieldPoint modules include a built-in power distribution bus that provides multiple power connections on the module. A field-wired power
supply connected to the voltage (V) and common (C) terminals is internally connected to a power distribution bus that offers additional breakout
terminals for voltage supply (V
SUP
) and common (COM). These terminals deliver a convenient way to distribute power to field devices that require
external power.
The cFP-CTR-500 and cFP-CTR-502 have:
• 8 high-speed digital counter input terminals (V
IN
)
• 4 digital gate input terminals (V
IN
)
• 4 digital output terminals (V
OUT
)
• 8 common terminals (COM)
• 8 power connections to power field devices (V
SUP
)
10 to 30 VDC
External
Power
+
Supply
V
V
C
–
C
V
SUP
(Out 0)
V
OUT
(Out 0)
Sinking-
Input
Device
Sinking-
Output
Device
5 to 30 VDC
External
Power
+
Supply
V
V
SUP
(Count 0)
V
IN
(Count 0)
–
C
V
SUP
(Out 0)
V
OUT
(Out 0)
Load
V
SUP
(Count 0)
V
SUP
(Ch 0)
V
V
(Ch 0)
SUP
(Count
IN
V
OUT
(Ch 0)
Sourcing-
Output
Output Device
Circuitry
Powered by
cFP-CTR-500
0)
Input
+
Load
Circuitry
–
COM
0)
COM (Ch
(Count
V
SUP
(Ch 1)
0)
5 to 30 VDC
External
Power Supply
(Optional)
Input
Circuitry
COM (Out 0)
COM (Count 0)
COM (Out 0)
Output
Circuitry
V
V
SUP
(Count
SUP
(Ch 1)
V
OUT
(Ch 1)
1)
Load
V
SUP
(Out 1)
V
OUT
(Out 1)
Sinking-
Input
Device
Sinking-
Output
Device
V
SUP
(Count 1)
V
IN
(Count 1)
V
SUP
(Out 1)
V
OUT
(Out 1)
+
Powered
Load
External
Power
Supply
Sourcing-
Output
Device
V
IN
(Count
COM (Ch 1)
1)
Input
Circuitry
Input
Circuitry
V
V
(Ch
n)
SUP
SUP
(Gate
Output
V
SUP
(Ch
n)
0)
V
SUP
(Out 2)
V
OUT
(Out 2)
Sinking-
Input
Device
V
SUP
(Gate 0)
V
IN
(Gate 0)
Switch
V
SUP
(Out 2)
V
OUT
(Out 2)
Sinking-
Input
Device
Switch
Circuitry
V
IN
(Gate
V
OUT
(Ch
n)
COM (Ch
n)
0)
Load
Input
Circuitry
Input
Circuitry
COM
(Gate 0)
To next channel
cFP-DO-403
COM (Out 2)
COM
(Gate 0)
COM (Out 2)
To next channel
cFP-CTR-500
cFP-CTR-502
To next channel
Wiring Schematics for Counter Modules
Ordering Information
NI cFP-CTR-500....................................................................777318-500
NI cFP-CTR-502....................................................................777318-502
Recommended Compact FieldPoint System Products
NI cFP-2020 ......................................................................777317-2020
NI cFP-BP-4 ............................................................................778617-04
NI cFP-CB-1............................................................................778618-01
NI PS-5 power supply............................................................778805-90
NI Developer Suite Professional Control Edition..................777906-03
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COM (Out 1)
COM
(Count 1)
COM (Out 1)
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High-Speed Counter Modules for Compact FieldPoint
Physical Characteristics
LED indicators
POWER (green) ...............................
READY (green) ................................
Count inputs <0..7> (green) ................
Gate inputs <0..3> (green) ..................
Outputs <0..3> (green) ........................
Dimensions (including terminal base)
Power on and self-test passed
Module configured and ready
On/off state of counter input
On/off state of gate input
On/off state of output
10.7 by 10.9 by 9.1 cm
(4.2 by 4.3 by 3.6 in.)
Weight................................................. 100 g (3.5 oz)
Specifications
Typical for -40 to 60 °C unless otherwise noted.
Input Characteristics
Input channels.....................................
Input type
cFP-CTR-500....................................
cFP-CTR-502....................................
Maximum input voltage......................
Input threshold level
cFP-CTR-500....................................
12 (8 count, 4 gate)
10 to 30 VDC, sinking
5 to 30 VDC, sourcing
30 VDC
8 V typ
6 V min
10 V max
cFP-CTR-502.................................... V
SUP
– 2.5 V typ
V
SUP
– 3.0 V min
V
SUP
– 2.0 V max
(V
SUP
is the external supply voltage)
Input current limiting
cFP-CTR-500.................................... 5 mA
cFP-CTR-502.................................... 6 mA
Input bandwidth
Count inputs.................................... 50 kHz or software-enabled
200 kHz lowpass filter
Gate inputs ..................................... 50 kHz
Maximum off-state leakage current for external devices
cFP-CTR-500.................................... 0.2 mA
cFP-CTR-502.................................... 0.3 mA
Isolation Voltage
Maximum isolation voltage ................ 250 V
rms
, Installation Category II
Channel-to-channel isolation.............. No isolation between channels
Transient overvoltage.......................... 2,300 V
rms
Environment
Operating temperature ....................... -40 to 60 °C
Storage temperature........................... -55 to 85 °C
Relative humidity ................................ 10 to 90%, noncondensing
Shock and Vibration
Operating vibration, random
(IEC 60068-2-64) ............................. 10 to 500 Hz, 5 g
rms
Operating vibration, sinusoidal
(IEC 60068-2-6) ............................... 10 to 500 Hz, 5 g
Operating shock
(IEC 60068-2-27) ............................. 50 g, 3 ms half sine,
18 shocks at 6 orientations;
30 g, 11 ms half sine,
18 shocks at 6 orientations
Output Characteristics
Output channels.................................. 4
Output type
cFP-CTR-500.................................... 10 to 30 VDC sourcing,
compatible with most
12 and 24 VDC devices
cFP-CTR-502.................................... 5 to 30 VDC sinking, compatible
with TTL and other 5, 12, and
24 VDC devices
Supply voltage
cFP-CTR-500.................................... 10 to 30 VDC, user-provided
cFP-CTR-502.................................... 5 to 30 VDC, user-provided
Maximum output current .................... 1 A per channel at -40 to 50 °C;
0.75 A per channel at 50 to 60 °C
Maximum output
current on all channels ....................... 4 A
Output impedance
cFP-CTR-500.................................... 0.3
Ω
cFP-CTR-502.................................... 0.12
Ω
Output bandwidth ............................... 16 kHz for a current flow
≥3.2
mA
Maximum off-state leakage current... 25 µA
Power Requirement
Power from network module .............. 800 mW
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Safety
This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following
standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use:
• IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
• UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1
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and laboratory use:
• EN 61326 EMC requirements; Minimum Immunity
• EN 55011 Emissions; Group 1, Class A
• CE, C-Tick, ICES, and FCC Part 15 Emissions; Class A
Note:
For EMC compliance, operate this device according to
product documentation.
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• 2006/95/EC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
• 2004/108/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
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