Problem

Allen-Bradley 1769-HSC can be configured from 1 to 4 counters. But the inputs assigned to each counter is not very clear.

Solution

Figure 2.1 in 1769-HSC user manual page 2-5 shows:

1769-HSC Counter Input Assigment
1769-HSC Counter Input Assigment

This is the best explanation of which inputs assigned to which 1769-HSC counter under various configuration.