Batch Counter
easy
Pulses BatchReady every 5 trigger events and tracks the running batch count.
What it teaches
Pulse a 'batch ready' signal every 5 items, and keep track of how many batches have completed. The 'ready' pulse should be one scan wide — a heartbeat, not a hold. A common pattern in packaging and dosing systems.
Inputs and outputs
| Tag | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| In_Trigger | BOOL | — | Item trigger event |
| Out_BatchReady | BOOL | — | Batch ready signal |
| Sts_BatchCount | DINT | — | Total completed batches |
Required behavior
- Out_BatchReady pulses high for exactly one scan when 5 rising edges of In_Trigger have occurred.
- Sts_BatchCount increments each time a batch of 5 items is completed.
- After Out_BatchReady pulses, the next 5 rising edges of In_Trigger are needed for it to pulse again.