Specifications

SIMATIC Instructions
9-24
S7-200 Programmable Controller System Manual
C79000-G7076-C233-01
Understanding the S7-200 Counter Instructions
The Up Counter (CTU) counts up from the current value of that counter each time
the count-up input makes the transition from off to on. The counter is reset when
the reset input turns on, or when the Reset instruction is executed. The counter
stops upon reaching the maximum value (32,767).
The Up/Down Counter (CTUD) counts up each time the count-up input makes the
transition from off to on, and counts down each time the count-down input makes
the transition from off to on. The counter is reset when the reset input turns on, or
when the Reset instruction is executed. Upon reaching maximum value (32,767),
the next rising edge at the count-up input causes the current count to wrap around
to the minimum value (-32,768). Likewise on reaching the minimum value
(-32,768), the next rising edge at the count-down input causes the current count to
wrap around to the maximum value (32,767).
The Up and Up/Down counters have a current value that maintains the current
count. They also have a preset value (PV) that is compared to the current value
whenever the counter instruction is executed. When the current value is greater
than or equal to the preset value, the counter bit (C-bit) turns on. Otherwise, the
C-bit turns off.
The Down counter counts down from the current value of that counter each time
the count down input makes the transition from off to on. The counter resets the
counter bit and loads the current value with the preset value when the load input
turns on. The counter stops upon reaching zero, and the counter bit (C-bit) turns
on.
When you reset a counter using the Reset instruction, the counter bit is reset and
the counter current value is set to zero. Use the counter number to reference both
the current value and the C-bit of that counter.
Note
Since there is one current value for each counter, do not assign the same number
to more than one counter. (Up Counters, Up/Down Counters, and Down counters
with the same number access the same current value.)