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8-3-20. RCUN1 register
This is a register used for COUNTER1 (command position counter).
This is a counter used exclusively for command pulses.
Setting rage: -134,217,728 to +134,217,727.
8-3-21. RCUN2 register
This is a register used for COUNTER2 (mechanical position counter).
It can count three types of pulses: Command pulses, encoder signals (EA/EB input), pulsar inputs
(PA/PB input).
Setting range: -134,217,728 to +134,217,727.
8-3-22. RCUN3 register
This is a register used for COUNTER3 (deflection counter).
It can count three types of deflections: Between command pulses and encoder signals, between
command pulses and pulsar signals, and between encoder signals and pulsar signals.
Setting range: -32,768 to +32,767.
8-3-23. RCUN4 register
This is a register used for COUNTER4 (general-purpose counter).
It can count four types of signals: Command pulses, encoder signals (EA/EB input), pulsar signals
(PA/PB input), and 1/2 ticks of the reference clock.
Setting range: -134,217,728 to +134,217,727.
For details about the counters, see section 11-10, "Counters."
Note 1: Bits marked with an "*" (asterisk) will be ignored when written and are 0 when read.
Note 2: Bits marked with an "&" symbol will be ignored when written and will be the same value as the
upper most bit among bits having no marks when read. (Sign extension)
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