Hi, there.
O`k, here is more details.
As a sample let`s take an advanced hardwired Count/Rate meter from any brand, for instance RedLion PAXLCR00, here are some tech.data: http://www.redlion.net/Products/DigitalandAnalog/Counters/Batch/PAXLCR.html
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The PAXLCR is a versatile meter that provides a single or dual counter with
rate indication, scaling and dual relay outputs. The 6-digit display has 0.56" high
digits with adjustable display intensity. The display can be toggled manually or
automatically between the selected counter and rate values.
The meter has two signal inputs and a choice of eight different count modes.
These include bi-directional, quadrature and anti-coincidence counting, as well
as a dual counter mode. When programmed as a Dual Counter, each counter has
separate scaling and decimal point selection.
Rate indication is available in all count modes. The Rate Indicator has
separate scaling and decimal point selection, along with programmable display
update times. In addition to the signal inputs, the User Input can be programmed
to perform a variety of meter control functions.
What I need - just to build based on V120 the application with about same functions, to count parts per day(main counter); parts per box(second counter, programmable preset with output) and rate meter/indicator for the main counter in parts per minutes. I have only one digital input from FF photo sensor to complete this application.
I complete all counters already and my problem is the lack of many function of VisiLogic software(versus of AB RSLogic, that let me complete this application in 30 minutes and get all that I need) - I stocked with Rate indicator. I don`t need to have this parameter scalable, parts per minutes is constant value, Display update time is constant as well - 3 sec, so I need to have on my main HMI screen current value of main counter(parts per day) and current value of Rate(parts per minutes)- all from one input.
Hope, now is all clear, but I was sure that meaning “Rate Meter” for counters is common alike RPM for motors.
With best regards,Alex.