# dsc9513ReadHoldRegister

```c
BYTE dsc9513ReadHoldRegister(DSCB board, BYTE counter, WORD* value)
```

This function returns the 16-bit data in the selected counter's hold register. The counter data must first be latched by a Save or Save and Disarm command using dsc9513CounterControl() or dsc9513SingleCounterControl().

{% tabs %}
{% tab title=" Input Parameters" %}

| Name          | Description                                                  |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| DSCB          | The handle of the board to operate on                        |
| Counter       | Counter no., 1-10 for GPIO-MM-11 and GPIO-MM-21              |
| Value         | 16-bit value from the counter's hold register, range 0-65535 |
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| Return Value     |
| ---------------- |
| Error code or 0. |