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IO3xx Pulse Counter Loopback

This example demonstrates the use of the IO3xx Pulse Counter to count the edges of a digital output signal. You can test the basic functionality of the IO3xx Pulse Counter by running this example.
Table of Contents
Setup Prerequisites Test Setup Initialize and Open the Simulink model Model Description Build, Download, and Run the Example Check the Results Additional References

Setup

Prerequisites

You will require the following to run this example:
  • Speedgoat real-time target machine with one I/O module from the IO3xx family installed
  • Speedgoat configuration file that supports 1x pulse counter channel and 1x digital I/O channel
  • Connector cable from the I/O module to the terminal board
  • Terminal board with jumper wires

Test Setup

In this example, a digital output is connected to the pulse counter input. You must therefore connect the pins on the terminal board where these channels are located. The exact pins depend on the configuration file used.
In the pin mapping of your configuration file, locate the functionalities specified in the table below and then locate the corresponding pins on the terminal board. Connect these pins with jumper wires.
IO3xx_PulseCounter_Loopback_pinWiring.png

Initialize and Open the Simulink model

% Open Simulink model
modelName = 'sgMdl_IO3xx_PulseCounter_Loopback';
open_system(modelName);
Before the Simulink model can be built, the I/O module and configuration file must be specified in the IO3xx Setup block, as this example can be executed on different configurable I/O modules. First, open the mask of the IO3xx Setup block and select your I/O module from the drop-down. Once the mask has extended, select the configuration file that supports the required functionalities.
With the Pin Mapping button you can now check where the functionalities are located.

Model Description

In this model, digital output channel 3 generates a 100 Hz signal and pulse counter channel 1 counts the rising edges of this signal. The scope displays the number of edges counted by the pulse counter.

Build, Download, and Run the Example

To run the example, either run the following code section or click the Run on Target button in the REAL-TIME tab in the Simulink model:
% Build the Simulink model
slbuild(modelName); % this will create the real-time application file (.mldatx)
 
% Create and connect to the Speedgoat real-time target machine
tg = slrealtime;
tg.connect;
 
% Download and install the real-time application on the target machine
tg.load(modelName);
 
% Connect the Simulink model with external mode to the real-time application on the target machine
set_param(modelName,'SimulationMode','external') % put model into External Mode
set_param(modelName,'SimulationCommand','connect') % connect with External Mode
 
% Start the real-time application
tg.start;
 
% Wait a few seconds and then stop the real-time application on the target machine
pause(10)
tg.stop;

Check the Results

To check the loopback is working as expected, open the Simulink scope that is connected to the Pulse Counter block. The scope should display the count of the rising edges of the digital output signal over time:
IO3xx_PulseCounter_Loopback_output.png

Additional References