Beijer Electronics GT-5114 High Speed Counter Module
About This Manual
This manual contains information on the software and hardware features of the Beijer Electronics GT-5114 High Speed Counter Module. It provides in-depth specifications, guidance on installation, setup, and usage of the product.
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Safety
Before using this product, please read this manual and other relevant manuals carefully. Pay full attention to safety instructions!
In no event will Beijer Electronics be responsible or liable for damages resulting from the use of this product.
The images, examples and diagrams in this manual are included for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Beijer Electronics cannot take responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
Product Certifications
The product has the following product certifications.
General Safety Requirements
WARNING
- Do not assemble the products and wires with power connected to the system. Doing so cause an “arc flash”, which can result in unexpected dangerous events (burns, fire, flying objects, blast pressure, sound blast, heat).
- Do not touch terminal blocks or IO modules when the system is running. Doing so may cause electric shock, short circuit or malfunction of the device.
- Never let external metallic objects touch the product when the system is running. Doing so may cause electric shock, short circuit or malfunction of the device.
- Do not place the product near inflammable material. Doing so may cause a fire.
- All wiring work should be performed by an electrical engineer.
- When handling the modules, ensure that all persons, the workplace and the packing are well grounded. Avoid touching conductive components, the modules contain electronic components that may be destroyed by electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION
- Never use the product in environments with temperature over 60℃. Avoid placing the product in direct sunlight.
- Never use the product in environments with over 90% humidity.
- Always use the product in environments with pollution degree 1 or 2.
- Use standard cables for wiring.
About the G-series System
System overview
- Network Adapter Module – The network adapter module forms the link between the field bus and the field devices with the expansion modules. The connection to different field bus systems can be established by each of the corresponding network adapter module, e.g., for MODBUS TCP, Ethernet IP, EtherCAT, PROFINET, CC-Link IE Field, PROFIBUS, CANopen, DeviceNet, CC-Link, MODBUS/Serial etc.
- Expansion Module – Expansion module types: Digital IO, Analog IO, and Special modules.
- Messaging – The system uses two types of messaging: Service messaging and IO messaging.
IO Process Data Mapping
An expansion module has three types of data: IO data, configuration parameter, and memory register. The data exchange between the network adapter and the expansion modules is made via IO process image data by internal protocol.
Data flow between network adapter (63 slots) and expansion modules
The input and output image data depend on the slot position and the data type of the expansion slot. The ordering of input and output process image data is based on the expansion slot position. Calculations for this arrangement are included in the manuals for network adapter and programmable IO modules.
Valid parameter data depends on the modules in use. For example, analog modules have settings of either 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA, and temperature modules have settings such as PT100, PT200, and PT500. The documentation for each module provides a description of the parameter data.
Specifications
Environmental Specifications
| Operating temperature | -20°C – 60°C |
| UL temperature | -20°C – 60°C |
| Storage temperature | -40°C – 85°C |
| Relative humidity | 5% – 90% non-condensing |
| Mounting | DIN rail |
| Shock operating | IEC 60068-2-27 (15G) |
| Vibration resistance | IEC 60068-2-6 (4 g) |
| Industrial emissions | EN 61000-6-4: 2019 |
| Industrial immunity | EN 61000-6-2: 2019 |
| Installation position | Vertical and horizontal |
| Product certifications | CE, FCC, UL, cUL |
General Specifications
| Power dissipation | Max. 70 mA @ 5 VDC |
| Isolation | I/O to logic: Photocoupler isolation |
| UL field power | Supply voltage: 24 VDC nominal, Class 2 |
| Field power | Not used. Field power bypass to next expansion module |
| Wiring | IO cable max. 2.0 mm² (AWG 14) |
| Torque | 0.8 Nm (7 Ib-in) |
| Weight | 60 g |
| Module size | 12 mm x 99 mm x 70 mm |
Dimensions
Module dimensions (mm)
Input Specifications
| Number of channels | 4 Channels.
Encoder, High speed counter, Frequency measurement, Pulse width & Period measurement. |
| Indicators | 4 green terminal input |
| Input voltage | 24 VDC nominal (max. 28.8 VDC) |
| Input current | 3 mA @ 24 VDC |
| Min on-stage voltage | ≥16.5 VDC |
| Input frequency | 0 – 100 kHz Count mode
0 – 750 kHz Encoder mode |
| Counting mode | 1- Input mode: Up, Down, Frequency measurement, Pulse width, Period measurement.
2- Input mode: Encoder 4x, Encoder 2x, Up / Inhibit, Up / Reset, Down / Inhibit, Down / Reset, Up / Down, Clock / Direction. |
| Counter size | 32 bit-wide/channel |
Wiring Diagram
| Pin no. | Signal description |
| 0 | Counter input Ch#0 |
| 1 | COM0 |
| 2 | Counter input Ch#1 |
| 3 | COM1 |
| 4 | Counter input Ch#2 |
| 5 | COM2 |
| 6 | Counter input Ch#3 |
| 7 | COM3 |
| 8 | Shield |
| 9 | Shield |
LED Indicator
| LED | LED function / description | LED color |
| 1 | Counter input Ch#0 | Green |
| 2 | Counter input Ch#1 | Green |
| 3 | Counter input Ch#2 | Green |
| 4 | Counter input Ch#3 | Green |
LED channel status
| Status | LED is | Indication |
| No signal | Off | Normal operation |
| On signal | Green | Normal operation |
Mapping Data From the Image Table
Input image data – 16 byte
| Byte | Bit 7 | Bit 6 | Bit 5 | Bit 4 | Bit 3 | Bit 2 | Bit 1 | Bit 0 |
| 0 | Counter value Ch#0 LL | |||||||
| 1 | Counter value Ch#0 LH | |||||||
| 2 | Counter value Ch#0 HL | |||||||
| 3 | Counter value Ch#0 HH | |||||||
| 4 | Counter value Ch#1 LL | |||||||
| 5 | Counter value Ch#1 LH | |||||||
| 6 | Counter value Ch#1 HL | |||||||
| 7 | Counter value Ch#1 HH | |||||||
| 8 | Counter value Ch#2 LL | |||||||
| 9 | Counter value Ch#2 LH | |||||||
| 10 | Counter value Ch#2 HL | |||||||
| 11 | Counter value Ch#2 HH | |||||||
| 12 | Counter value Ch#3 LL | |||||||
| 13 | Counter value Ch#3 LH | |||||||
| 14 | Counter value Ch#3 HL | |||||||
| 15 | Counter value Ch#3 HH | |||||||
Each Channel has 4-byte input.
Counter value represents counter, frequency (Hz), pulse width (0.1 us) or pulse period (0.1 us).
Output image data – 4 byte
| Byte | Bit 7 | Bit 6 | Bit 5 | Bit 4 | Bit 3 | Bit 2 | Bit 1 | Bit 0 |
| 0 | CR 0 | CS 0 | — | — | Count mode Ch#0 | |||
| 1 | CR 1 | CS 1 | — | — | Count mode Ch#1 | |||
| 0 | CR 2 | CS 2 | — | — | Count mode Ch#2 | |||
| 1 | CR 3 | CS 3 | — | — | Count mode Ch#3 | |||
CR 0 – 3 = Counter Reset for Ch#0 – 3.
CS 0 – 3 = Counter Stop (inhibit input) for Ch#0 – 3.
Count mode Ch#0 – 3 = Count mode for Ch#0 – 3 respectively. See chapter Count Mode Ch#0 – 3.
Count Mode Ch#0 – 3
| Value | Count Mode | Description |
| B’ 0000 (0x0) | Up | Up counter. Counter input Ch#0 – 3 act as Up clock to Ch#0 – 3. |
| B’ 0001 (0x1) | Down | Down Counter. Counter input Ch#0 – 3 act as Down clock to Ch#0 – 3. |
| Value | Count Mode | Description |
| B’ 0010 (0x2) | – | – |
| B’ 0011 (0x3) | – | – |
| B’ 0100 (0x4) | Up clock & Inhibit | Up counter with inhibit.
If Counter mode Ch#0 = 0x4, Counter mode Ch#1 is not used.
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| B’ 0101 (0x5) | Up clock & Reset | Up counter with reset.
If Counter mode Ch#0 = 0x5, Counter mode Ch#1 is not used.
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| B’ 0110 ( 0x6 ) | Down clock & Inhibit |
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| Value | Count Mode | Description |
| B’ 0111 ( 0x7 ) | Down clock & Reset | Down counter with Reset.
If Counter mode Ch#0 = 0x7, Counter mode Ch#1 is not used.
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| B’ 1000 ( 0x8 ) | Up clock & Down clock | Up & Down counter.
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| B’ 1001 ( 0x9 ) | Clock & Direction |
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| Value | Count Mode | Description |
| B’ 1010 ( 0xA ) | Encoder 1x * | Encoder 1x.
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| B’ 1011 ( 0xB ) | Encoder 2x | Encoder 2x.
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| B’ 1100 ( 0xC ) | Encoder 4x | Encoder 4x.
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| B’ 1101 ( 0xD ) | Frequency measurement, 1 s update ** |
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| B’ 1110 ( 0xE ) | Pulse width measurement *** | Simple pulse width measurement, 0.1 us unit.
Pulse width (32 bit), if 1234, then Pulse high (on) width is 123.4 us. *** |
| Value | Count Mode | Description |
| B’ 1111 ( 0xF ) | Pulse width & period measurement **** | Simple pulse width & Period measurement, 0.1 us unit.
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Frequency range of the Encoder x1 mode is the same as the counting mode.
Frequency, B’1101(0xD) can’t be used with other channel’s Count mode = 0x0, 0x1, 0x4 – 0xA.
Pulse width, B’1110(0xE) measures Pulse input’s high (on) Pulse width (32 bit) in 0.1 us unit.
Pulse width and period, B’1111(0xF) measures Pulse input’s high (on) width (16 bit) and period (16 bit) in 0.1 us unit.
Parameter Data
Valid parameter length: 4 by
| Byte | Bit 7 | Bit 6 | Bit 5 | Bit 4 | Bit 3 | Bit 2 | Bit 1 | Bit 0 |
| 0 | Reserved | |||||||
| 1 | Reserved | |||||||
| 2 | Reserved | |||||||
| 3 | Reserved | |||||||
Hardware Setup
CAUTION
- Always read this chapter before installing the module!
- Hot surface! The surface of the housing can become hot during operation. If the device is used in high ambient temperatures, always let the device cool down before touching it.
- Working on energized devices can damage the equipment! Always turn off the power supply before working on the device.
Space Requirements
The following drawings show the space requirements when installing the G-series modules. The spacing creates space for ventilation, and prevents conducted electromagnetic interference from influencing the operation. Installation position is valid vertical and horizontal. The drawings are illustrative and may be out of proportion.
CAUTION
NOT following the space requirements may result in damaging the product.
Mount Module to DIN Rail
The following chapters describe how to mount the module to the DIN rail.
CAUTION
The module must be fixed to the DIN rail with the locking levers.
Mount GL-9XXX or GT-XXXX Module
The following instructions apply to these module types:
- GL-9XXX
- GT-1XXX
- GT-2XXX
- GT-3XXX
- GT-4XXX
- GT-5XXX
- GT-7XXX
- GN-9XXX modules have three locking levers, one at the bottom and two on the side. For mounting instructions, refer to Mount GN-9XXX Module.
Mount GN-9XXX Module
To mount or dismount a network adapter or programmable IO module with the product name GN-9XXX, for example GN-9251 or GN-9371, see the following instruction 
Mount Removable Terminal Block
To mount or dismount a removable terminal block (RTB), see the instructions below. 
Connect Cables to Removable Terminal Block
To connect/disconnect cables to/from the removable terminal block (RTB), see the instructions below.
WARNING
Always use the recommended supply voltage and frequency to prevent damage to the equipment and ensure optimal performance.
Documents / Resources
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Beijer Electronics GT-5114 High Speed Counter Module [pdf] User Manual GT-5114 High Speed Counter Module, GT-5114, High Speed Counter Module, Speed Counter Module, Counter Module |
