Product Description

The X-CI 24 01 counter module is intended for use in the programmable electronic system

(PES) HIMax.

The counter module can be inserted in any of the base plate slots with the exception of the

slots reserved for system bus modules. For more information, refer to the System Manual

(HI 801 001 E).

The counter module is used to count the pulses, to measure the frequency and the

rotational speed and, if defined, to recognize the rotation direction. Two channels are

required to use the recognition of rotation direction function, see Chapter 4.6.4.

Proximity switches in accordance with EN 60947-5-6 (NAMUR) or control circuit devices of

type 3 in accordance with EN 61131-2 can be connected to the counter module. Proximity

switches and control circuit devices may not be operated simultaneously.

The module has been certified by the TÜV for safety-related applications up to SIL 3

(IEC 61508. IEC 61511 and IEC 62061), Cat. 4 (EN 954-1) and PL e (EN ISO 13849-1).

Refer to the HIMax Safety Manual (HI 801 003 E) for more information on the standards

used to test and certify the modules and the HIMax system.