The integration of a programmable logic controller and a motion control into a universal motion control is realized by a tailored and nonetheless essentially user-configurable run-level model for processing of software tasks. The rounds counter is mounted on the mount in a remote location from the weapon itself, such as to a pedestal supporting a gimbal rotating the weapon mount in azimuth, inside an elevation drive housing, or to other structure. A connection of the circle centre points lies substantially on an axis.