The B&R X20DC1196 is a high-performance, universal counter module designed for the modular X20 I/O system. It provides a single channel for a wide range of counting and measurement tasks in demanding industrial automation applications. This versatile module can be configured for various operating modes, including incremental encoder evaluation, gate measurement, period duration measurement, frequency measurement, and simple up/down counting. With a maximum input frequency of 1 MHz and a 32-bit counter resolution, it delivers exceptional precision and speed for tasks such as position detection, velocity monitoring, and event counting.