Node-red Switch node counter timestamp. How can I start and stop output

[GoldD]

Create timestamp repeatedly on the Inject node
When Switch node is on The counter starts at 1 to 20, If the counter value exceeds 20, counter from 1 again.
debug node outputs timestamp Output up to 20, Until the Switch node is turned off.
When Switch node is off stop debug node.
Switch node is on debug node work again.

Sorry for my english

[smanjunath211]

Hi, Welcome.

See if this works for you.

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[GoldD]

It's good!

But output only shows the count number.

I also need outputs Timestamps too.

Thank you very much for your answer.

[smanjunath211]

its difficult to understand your requirement, so if you stop the counter, you want to reset also, or you want different controls ?
check this if it is ok for you.

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Edit:

you would need to install a contrib node

node-red-contrib-simple-gate

[GoldD]

Your are amazing.

Thank you.

I'll going to connect this to the redis.

good night!