Funny but valid question - flashing bit as input to Counter

[passwordg]

Hi... I'm still learning how to code for PLC's

Using Allen Bradley SLC 500 and RSLogix, I made a flashing bit using timers.
Now, I assumed if I use this flashing bit as an input to a counter, it will count this very rapidly, which it does not. Why is that ?

Thanks. I'm still trying to learn so not sure how lame this question is.

 

[glenncovington]

Are you using the .DN bit for the counter input?

 

[sthompson]

Hi... I'm still learning how to code for PLC's

Using Allen Bradley SLC 500 and RSLogix, I made a flashing bit using timers.
Now, I assumed if I use this flashing bit as an input to a counter, it will count this very rapidly, which it does not. Why is that ?

Thanks. I'm still trying to learn so not sure how lame this question is.

Welcome to the Forum!

It should work, but we would have to see your PLC Code to see what is going on. You can post it (Zip it first - Forum Rule), and we will have a look at it.

Stu....

 

[iant]

also have a look at the "S" bit register functions
- there are some interesting ones there.

 

[passwordg]

Wow. Thanks. Did not expect an answer so soon
I'll put the code up soon.

Thanks again!

 

[iant]

not a bad site this one is it?