Keyence KV Series Bedienungsanleitung

96M0365SupportSoftware1. Introduction2. Editor3. Simulator4. Monitor5. AppendicesProgramming1. Programming2. Instructions3. Interrupts4. High-speed Co

(9)Contents 2 Support softwareChapter 1 Introduction1.1 Items Included in the Package ...

Chapter 2 Editor2-7622.12.2 Error display Compile ➔ Show Error (Ctrl + F10)When an error occurs during compilation, a message is displayed and you c

Chapter 2 Editor2-77122.13 Printing FunctionsThis section describes how to print out ladder diagrams, mnemonic lists, labels/comments/references, dev

Chapter 2 Editor2-782 Ladder diagram (details)Example of printout Mnemonic list (details)Example of printoutItem Setting contents (input range) Ini

Chapter 2 Editor2-7912Item Setting contents (input range) Initial valueNo. of Lines in Page Number of lines printed on one page (30 to 120) 70Print R

Chapter 2 Editor2-802[ ]0123456789ABCDEF 0123456789ABCDEF 0123456789ABCDEF 0123456789ABCDEF 0123456789ABCDEF0000–– 0415: X0500–– 0915: XXX1000––

Chapter 2 Editor2-81122.13.2 Preview displayFile (F) ➔ Print Preview (V)To preview on the screen the contents to be printed out, perform the followin

Chapter 2 Editor2-822Object screenSets the color tint.Sets the brightness.2.14 Changing the Display Color on the ScreenIn the Ladder Builder, the col

Chapter 3Simulator3.1 Outline of the Simulator Functions ... 2-843.1.1 Outline of the functions ...

Chapter 3 Simulator2-8433.1 Outline of the Simulator FunctionsThis section outlines the simulator functions and the precautions for use.3.1.1 Outline

Chapter 3 Simulator2-8513 Special utility relays supportedThe table below shows the special utility relays which can be processed by thesimulator.•

(10)2.7.4 Replacing operands ...2-642.7.5 Converting a/b contac

Chapter 3 Simulator2-8633.2 Starting up and Exiting from the SimulatorThis section describes the simulator startup method, screen layout, simulator f

Chapter 3 Simulator2-8713Exit procedure File ➔ Editor (Ctrl + F1)➔ Clear Device and Go to Editor (Ctrl + F2)The following two methods are available

Chapter 3 Simulator2-8833.2.2 Name and function of each part of the screenWhen the simulator is started up, the ladder monitor window of the last edi

Chapter 3 Simulator2-89133.3 Ladder MonitorThis section describes the ladder monitor window displayed while the simulator isrunning, the scan/step ex

Chapter 3 Simulator2-903Ladder monitor window• Use the scroll bar or the cursor control keys (LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN) to look atthe hidden (undisplayed)

Chapter 3 Simulator2-9113 Status indication during executionWhile a scan or step is executed, the current operation status and the scan time aredisp

Chapter 3 Simulator2-923Executing continuous scan Execute ➔ Execute Continuous Scan (F5)A program can be executed continuously.To execute a program

Chapter 3 Simulator2-9313Executing one scan Execute ➔ Execute One Scan (F9)A program can be executed only once. When only one scan is executed while

Chapter 3 Simulator2-943Selecting devicesOn the ladder monitor window, the current and preset values of the selected devicecan be changed. To select

Chapter 3 Simulator2-9513Turning on/off bit devicesTo turn on/off a bit device, perform the following procedure. Turning on/off a bit device using t

(11)4.3.2 Name and function of each part of the screen ...2-1434.4 Ladder Monitor ...

Chapter 3 Simulator2-963Changing the current value/preset value/attributeTo change the current value, preset value or attribute (radix, comment) of t

Chapter 3 Simulator2-97133. Click the [Write Current Value] button or the [Write Preset Value] button.• The current value or preset value is changed.

Chapter 3 Simulator2-983Setting break conditions Settings ➔ Set Break Condition➔ Break Condition➔ OR condition ★ Right-clickThe break condition is

Chapter 3 Simulator2-99134. Click the [Register] button.The specified condition is registered, and the contents are displayed on the breakcondition w

Chapter 3 Simulator2-1003Setting the scan timeSettings ➔ Scan TimeSet the time for execution of one scan or step. For execution of one scan, there ar

Chapter 3 Simulator2-101133.3.3 Executing stepsExecution of steps is described below.Outline of the step execution function"To execute a step&qu

Chapter 3 Simulator2-1023When execution reaches"ENDH", the cursorreturns to the top.One step (instruction) isexecuted every time the iscli

Chapter 3 Simulator2-10313Note 1: Only the upper window is scrolled according to the operation speed. Toconfirm the operation of a certain portion, u

Chapter 3 Simulator2-1043Executing a step once in the reverse direction Execute ➔ Execute One Step in Reverse (F7)After a step is executed once, a s

Chapter 3 Simulator2-10513Specifying a break pointA break point is the position in which a program is to be stopped. When a breakpoint is first speci

(12) 1InstallationChapter 1 Configuration and Specifications Visual KV1.1 System Configuration ...

Chapter 3 Simulator2-10633. Click the [Line] button when specifying a line number to jump to. Click the [Step]button when specifying a step number to

Chapter 3 Simulator2-10713Cross reference searchEdit➔ Find Device at Cursor Position on Ladder Monitor➔ Search Backward (F2) ★ Right-click➔ Search

Chapter 3 Simulator2-10833.3.5 Stop/reset and device all clearTo stop/reset execution of scans or steps, or to clear all the devices, perform thefoll

Chapter 3 Simulator2-109133.4 Monitor AllMonitor all displays the current value of all devices, the ON/OFF status of contacts,and registered comments

Chapter 3 Simulator2-11032. Select "Monitor All" from the "File" menu, or click the button.• The monitor all window is opened.•

Chapter 3 Simulator2-11113Saving the monitor all window File ➔ Save Window AsTo save the monitor all window, perform the following procedure.1. Sele

Chapter 3 Simulator2-11234 Click the [OK] button.• The specified file is read, and the monitor all window is opened.Folder (directory) Select the fol

Chapter 3 Simulator2-113133.4.3 Monitor all window• To look at the hidden (undisplayed) portion, use the scroll bar or the [PageUp]and [PageDown] key

Chapter 3 Simulator2-11432. Select "Monitor All" from the "File" menu, or click the button.• The monitor all window is opened.•

Chapter 3 Simulator2-115133. Release the left button (drop).• In the monitor all window, a list of devices with an equivalent type to the selecteddev

(13)KV-E8T(P) [8-I/O expansion output unit (transistor output type)] ...1-48KV-E16R [16-I/O expansion output unit (relay output type)] ...

Chapter 3 Simulator2-11632. Set the device to be registered using the dialog bar.➮For items, contents and precautions on changing settings, refer to

Chapter 3 Simulator2-11713 Changing the current value, etc.Once a device is selected, the current value, etc. can be changed using the dialogbar.➮Fo

Chapter 3 Simulator2-1183Changing the current value/preset value/attributeThe dialog bar is a tool shared by the ladder monitor window, the monitor a

Chapter 3 Simulator2-119133.5 Registration MonitorThe registration monitor displays timing charts for registered devices. When stepsare executed, the

Chapter 3 Simulator2-1203To register devices by dragging and dropping them from the ladder monitor window,perform the following procedure.1. Select &

Chapter 3 Simulator2-121132. Select "Save Window As" from the "File" menu, or click the button.• The "Save Window As"

Chapter 3 Simulator2-12233.5.3 Registration monitor windowOn the registration monitor window, timing charts and comments are displayedalong with the

Chapter 3 Simulator2-123133.5.5 Selecting and changing devicesDevices can be selected on the registration monitor window, and then the ON/OFFstatus a

Chapter 3 Simulator2-1243Turning on/off the bit deviceTo turn on/off a bit device, perform the following procedure. Turning on/off a bit device usin

Chapter 3 Simulator2-12513Copying the device attributeEdit ➔ Copy Device Attribute in Registration Monitor ★ Right-click (Copy Attribute)Only the de

(14)3.4 Device Mode ...1-873.4.1 Function and Operatin

Chapter 3 Simulator2-1263Moving devicesThe device in the currently selected cursor position can be moved to another posi-tion by dragging and droppin

Chapter 3 Simulator2-12713Deleting devicesEdit ➔ Delete Devices in Registration Monitor ★ Right-click (Delete)To delete the device in the currently

Chapter 3 Simulator2-12833.5.6 Manipulating timing chartsThis section describes timing charts displayed in the registration monitor.When steps are ex

Chapter 3 Simulator2-12913When "32" is enteredWhen "100" is enteredNote 1: The current values displayed indicate the values in th

Chapter 3 Simulator2-1303Setting the wait time Settings ➔ Wait TimeThe wait time available while scans are executed can be set.The wait time is appl

Chapter 3 Simulator2-131133.5.7 Printing out the registration monitorThe contents of the registration monitor can be printed out. This section descri

Chapter 3 Simulator2-1323Executing printoutFile ➔ PrintTo execute printout, perform the following procedure.1. Select the registration monitor window

Chapter 4Monitor4.1 Outline of the Monitor Functions ... 2-1344.1.1 Outline of the functions ...

Chapter 4 Monitor2-13444.1 Outline of the Monitor FunctionsThis section outlines the monitor functions and the precautions for use.4.1.1 Outline of t

Chapter 4 Monitor2-135144.1.3 Precautions for communication• Connect the PLC to the personal computer with the connection cable, andconfirm that the

(15)Basic ladder programs ...1-1364.3.2 Examples of Ladder Programs ...

Chapter 4 Monitor2-1364COM Port Select the COM port number connected to the cable. The initial value is"COM1". "COM port" refers

Chapter 4 Monitor2-13714Setting the machine numberSet ➔ Set Machine NumberThe Ladder Builder for KV can specify the station number of two or more KV-

Chapter 4 Monitor2-13844.2.2 Setting the comment transferFile ➔ Communication Setup ➔ Set Comment TransferSet the comment range to be transferred to

Chapter 4 Monitor2-139144.3 Starting up and Exiting from the MonitorThis section describes how to start up the monitor, how to view the screen displa

Chapter 4 Monitor2-14042. Select "File", "Monitor" and "Convert → Transfer → Monitor" from the menu, orclick the butt

Chapter 4 Monitor2-14114Reading programs File ➔ Monitor ➔ Read Program from PLCPrograms which have been transferred to the PLC can be decompiled, an

Chapter 4 Monitor2-1424Editing devices in offline modeFile ➔ Monitor ➔ Edit Offline DeviceSpecified devices can be read all at once from the PLC by s

Chapter 4 Monitor2-143144.3.2 Name and function of each part of the screenWhen the monitor is started up, the ladder monitor window of the last edite

Chapter 4 Monitor2-14444.4 Ladder MonitorThis section describes the monitor start/stop procedure, the screen displayed whilethe monitor is running, t

Chapter 4 Monitor2-145144.4.4 Starting the monitor Monitor ➔ Start Monitor [F4]Communication with the PLC can be started, and the operation status o

(16)6.2.1 Basic Programming Operation...1-2006.3 Functions ...

Chapter 4 Monitor2-14644.4.6 Screen displayed while the monitor is runningWhen the monitor is started, the operation status is displayed on each wind

Chapter 4 Monitor2-147144.4.7 Setting the PLC operation modeSet the operation mode of the conventional KV.When the monitor is started up for the firs

Chapter 4 Monitor2-14844.5 Monitor All and Registration MonitorThis section briefly describes the functions of the monitor all and registration moni-

Chapter 4 Monitor2-149144.6 Monitor FunctionThis section describes the functions which can be executed by the monitor such asdisabling the input refr

Chapter 4 Monitor2-1504Change all windowDevice Range Specify the device range to be read.Value Enter a value.[Partial Change] button Changes all the

Chapter 4 Monitor2-15114Reading devices from the PLC1. Enter the device range to be read into "Device Range", or specify the range bydraggi

Chapter 4 Monitor2-15243. Specify the folder (directory) and file name to which data is to be saved.Note: When data is already saved in a file and yo

Chapter 4 Monitor2-15314 Reading devices from a file1. Select "Open Window" from the "File" menu• The "Open" dialog bo

Chapter 4 Monitor2-15444.6.3 Device all clearDevices on the PLC can be initialized.Initializing devicesSettings ➔ Device All Clear➔ DM All Clear➔ Lat

AppendicesAppendix A Error Message List ... 2-156A-1 System errors ...

(17)7.6.1 Operating in Display Interface Mode ...1-270Communications protocols...

Appendices2-156AppendicesAppendix A Error Message ListThis section describes error messages displayed during operation and the counter-measures to be

Appendices2-1571AppendicesA-3 File errorsA file error is displayed when a file is damaged.When a file error is displayed, check the disk using "S

Appendices2-158AppendicesA-5 Errors that occur in the editorError messages displayed in the editor are shown below.Error message Cause Countermeasures

Appendices2-1591AppendicesA-6 Errors that occur in the monitor/simulatorThe error message displayed in the monitor/simulator is shown in the table bel

Appendices2-160AppendicesError message Cause CountermeasuresAnalysis DisabledErrorSystem ErrorRun Time ErrorDivided by 0Address ErrorIllegal Instructi

Appendices2-1611AppendicesA-9 Errors that occur during compilationError messages displayed during compilation are shown in the table below.When this t

Appendices2-162AppendicesError message Cause CountermeasuresCorresponding CTHinstruction is notfound.Although the CTC instruction isused, the correspo

Appendices2-1631AppendicesAppendix B Instruction ListThis appendix includes a list of instructions and an outline of their processes. Fordetails, refe

Appendices2-164AppendicesB-2 Application instructionsInstruction name Mnemonic Outline of processWait ON W-ON Turns ON output operand relay when input

Appendices2-1651AppendicesB-3 Arithmetic instructionsInstruction name Mnemonic Outline of processData Memory Write DW Writes constant directly into da

(18)Chapter 9 KV-AD4/DA4 Analog I/O Unit KV-10/809.1 Outline ...

Appendices2-166AppendicesB-4 Interrupt instructionsInstruction name Mnemonic Outline of processTransfer BCD TBCD Converts content of internal register

Appendices2-1671AppendicesAppendix C Relay No. ListC-1 Relays, timers, counters, and memory numbers for each modelKV-10 KV-16 KV-24 KV-40/80 KV-300 KV

Appendices2-168AppendicesAppendix D Special Utility Relay ListD-1 Special relays and arithmetic operation flags* Read-only relay.D-2 Special utility r

Appendices2-1691AppendicesD-3 Special utility relays for high-speed counter (1)* Read-only relay.Note: Never use special utility relays that are not s

Appendices2-170Appendices.oNyaleRnoitcnuF0042langislanretxe0HTCfognimiTFFOteserplanretxEFFOegdegnillaftANOegdegnisirtANOleveL1042FFOdesutonNOFFONO2042

Appendices2-1711AppendicesNote: Never use special utility relays that are not shown above..oNyaleRnoitcnuF9062yalerhtiwtinunoisnapxetupnifotnatsnocemi

Appendices2-172AppendicesD-5 Memory switchesD-6 Special memory list Temporary memoryAttribute R: Read, W: Write Communication data memoryTM00 Used

Appendices2-1731AppendicesDM1485 X #65536 + DM1484(output pulses)DM1481(operation)Frequency (Hz)DM1480(startup)0 DM1482 DM1482 Time (ms)(acceleration

Appendices2-174AppendicesAppendix E Devices for KV-10R(W)/T(W) to 80R(W)/T(W),KV-300E-1 Special utility relays Special relays and arithmetic flags U

Appendices2-1751AppendicesRelay No. Function2206 Selects edge of INT3. 0: Rising edge 1: Falling edge*2207 Reverses (toggles) output to 0501 by compa

Safety PrecautionsThis instruction manual describes the operation and function of the KV Series PLC.Read this manual carefully to ensure safe use and

(19)AC power supply unit ...1-384A.2 Common I/O Specifications of Basic Un

Appendices2-176AppendicesDM0700 to DM0799Receives text [valid in KV-10R(W)/T(W)/16R(W)/T(W)/24R(W)/T(W)/40R(W)/T(W)/80R(W)/T(W) only].DM9200 to DM9299

Appendices2-1771AppendicesDM9500 Slot number in which the error occurredDM9501 Channel number within slot in which the error occurredDM9507 to DM9517I

Appendices2-178AppendicesAppendix F Sample Program ListThis appendix describes sample ladder programs installed by default. Sampleprograms are saved i

Appendices2-1791Appendices Samp09.ldrVarious timer circuitsApplicable models : All KV Series (KV-10 is used in the program.)Description : Three typic

Appendices2-180AppendicesAppendix G Quick ReferenceThis appendix provides a brief description of each function as well as lists of com-mands (menu but

Appendices2-1811AppendicesEntering/deleting symbols and connection linesEntering/deleting connection linesEdit ➔ Symbol Input ➔ Vertical Connection L

Appendices2-182AppendicesJump/find/replaceJump Edit ➔ Jump2-58Moves the cursor to a specified line, specified step number, top of theprogram, bottom o

Appendices2-1831AppendicesCommunicating with PLCSetting PLC communication parametersFile ➔ Communication Setup ➔ Set PLC Communication Parameters 2-13

Appendices2-184Appendices Tool bar listNew Creates a new ladder program.Open file Opens a saved ladder program.Save file Saves (overwrites) an existi

Appendices2-1851Appendices Function menu lista (N.O.) Contact Enters an a (N.O.) contact OR in the current cursorOR Input position.b (N.C.) Contact E

(20)Other special utility relays ...3-151.3.9 Timers and Counters ...

Appendices2-186Appendices Shortcut key list [ ] indicates the space bar.● FileNew [Ctrl] + [N]Open [Ctrl] + [O]Save [Ctrl] + [S]Print [Ctrl] + [P]P

Appendices2-1871Appendices● CommentJump to the top [Ctrl] + [Home]Jump to the bottom [Ctrl] + [End]Jump to a registered line [Ctrl] + [J]Line Registra

Appendices2-188AppendicesG-2 Simulator Function list and menuA brief description of functions and commands (menu buttons) used to execute thefunction

Appendices2-1891AppendicesJump and search Edit ➔ Jump in Ladder Monitor 2-105➔ Search in Ladder Monitor 2-106➔ Search for Device at Cursor Position in

Appendices2-190AppendicesChanging the modeEditor File ➔ Editor2-87Changes to editor mode.Clearing devices and selecting the editorFile ➔ Clear Device

Appendices2-1911Appendices Tool bar listClear Device Clears device values, and returns to the editor.and Go to EditorEditor Returns to the editor wit

Appendices2-192AppendicesBreak Condition Registers the break condition, and displays the breakcondition window.Wait Time Sets the wait time.No. of Sca

Appendices2-1931Appendices Shortcut key list [ ] indicates the space bar.● FileEditor [Ctrl] + [F1]Clear Device and Go to Editor [Ctrl] + [F2]● Edi

Appendices2-194Appendices● Operations in the ladder monitorMove between panes [F5]Move cursor [LEFT]•[RIGHT]•[DOWN]•[UP]Move cursor by unit of block [

Appendices2-1951AppendicesG-3 Monitor Function list and menuA brief description of functions available in the monitor are given below.For detailed de

(21)4.2 Outline of High-speed Counters ...3-2064.2.1 High-speecÛCounters and High-speed

Appendices2-196AppendicesInitializing devicesDevice all clearSettings ➔ Device All Clear ➔ DM All Clear 2-154 ➔ Latching Relay All Clear ➔ Counter Al

Appendices2-1971AppendicesSetting the number of scales for timing chartsSettings ➔ Set No. of Scales for Timing Chart 2-129Allows you to set the numbe

Appendices2-198Appendices Tool bar listEditor Exits from the monitor, and returns to the editor.Show Ladder Always shows the ladder monitor window at

Appendices2-1991Appendices Shortcut key list [ ] indicates the space bar.● File● Edit● PLC mode● Monitor● View● HelpEditor [Ctrl] + [F1]Search in L

Appendices2-200Appendices● Operations in the registration monitor● Operations in the monitor all● Other operations common to all the windowsMove curso

Appendices2-2011AppendicesAppendix H Notes for ProgrammingThis appendix describes important points and precautions for creating ladder pro-grams.H-1 C

Appendices2-202Appendices0500#0010T00005002002#0010T000XA 0500BDEECXA BC0500XXA B C0500A BDC05000501A BDC05000501H-2 Precautions for programming•A coi

Appendices2-2031AppendicesFig. aFig. bA B C D E F GHIA B C D E F GHIAH-3 Programs which cannot be decompiledWhen a return is included in parallel conn

Appendices2-204AppendicesAppendix I List of Files UsedThis appendix describes files generated when the Ladder Builder for KV is executed.Files generat

Appendices2-2051AppendicesAppendix J Countermeasures for Frequent CommunicationErrorsCheck the following points if communication errors frequently occ

(22)Direct input ...3-2706.1.2 Interrupt Instructions ...

Appendices2-206AppendicesKVSKA Appendix.P65 08.3.11, 11:26 AM206

IndexKVNKA Index_Soft.p65 08.3.11, 11:25 AM207

IndexIndex2-208Index — For Visual KV User’s OnlyThe following is the index with some descriptions for your reference.Index — For Visual KV User’s Only

IndexIndex2-20911esopruPeltiTegaP"0"oteulavehtgnitteser,retnuocdeeps-hgiH retnuocdeeps-hgihehtgnitteseR412-3rofecruostupnignitceles,retnuocd

IndexIndex2-210AA/D converter ... 1-312 [AN6], 1-334 [AD4]A/D conversion table ... 1-408 [AN6], 1-357 [AD4]ADD/@ADD

IndexIndex2-21111MPX/@MPX: Multiplexer ... 3-176MRD: Read ...

IndexIndex2-212AACCS ... 1-234ALL CLEAR [FNC60] [P3E] ...

IndexIndex2-21311KVNKA Index_Soft.p65 08.3.11, 11:25 AM213

IndexIndex2-214KVNKA Index_Soft.p65 08.3.11, 11:25 AM214

Safety PrecautionsThis instruction manual describes the operation and function of the KV Series PLC.Read this manual carefully to ensure safe use and

WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERSSee 2-215.Caution• No part of this manual may be reprinted or reproduced in any form or by anymeans without the prior writte

96M0365SupportSoftware1. Introduction2. Editor3. Simulator4. Monitor5. AppendicesProgramming1. Programming2. Instructions3. Interrupts4. High-speed Co

Chapter 1Software – Windows [KV-H6WE2]This chapter describes the items included in the package, the product outline, themethod to connect a personal c

Chapter 1 Introduction2-211.1 Items Included in the PackageThe following items are included in the Ladder Builder for KV package. Ensure thatall the

Chapter 1 Introduction2-3111.2 Outline of the Ladder Builder for KVThis section describes the operation environments, system configuration, features,

Chapter 1 Introduction2-411.2.2 Features and functions of the Ladder Builder for KVThe Ladder Builder for KV is a software program that allows you to

Chapter 1 Introduction2-511 Allows quick selection of the device to be monitored by dragging anddropping from the ladder diagram.The device to be m

Note to UserWhen using the Visual KV Series in the following conditions or environments, besure to use the Visual KV Series with sufficient margin reg

Chapter 1 Introduction2-61Functions of the Ladder Builder for KVThe following functions are provided in the Ladder Builder for KV. Editor function•

Chapter 1 Introduction2-7111.3 Before ProgrammingThe personal computer should be connected to a Visual KV or a conventional KV totransfer the program

Chapter 1 Introduction2-811.3.1 Differences from the KV IncrediWare (DOS)Because the Ladder Builder for KV is a Windows application, its specificatio

Chapter 1 Introduction2-9111.4 Installing the SoftwareThis section describes how to install the Ladder Builder for KV on the personalcomputer’s hard

Chapter 1 Introduction2-1011.4.2 Installation procedureThis section describes how to install the software.The installation procedure varies depending

Chapter 1 Introduction2-11116. Confirm the drive name and the folder (directory) name in which the software isto be installed.The default path is &qu

Chapter 1 Introduction2-121Installation in Windows 3.1As an example, this section describes how to install the software in Windows3.1running on a DOS

Chapter 1 Introduction2-13111.6 Basic OperationsThis section describes what you should know before using the Ladder Builder forKV, such as the progra

Chapter 1 Introduction2-1413. Debugging the programRead the machine code created by the editor, and confirm the operation statusincluding changes in

Chapter 1 Introduction2-15111.6.2 Starting up and exiting from the softwareThe procedures for starting up and exiting from the Ladder Builder for KV

Features of the Visual KV Series● Extremely smallThe Visual KV Series is the smallest in the world among AC type PLCs equippedwith screw terminal bloc

Chapter 1 Introduction2-161CAUTIONSetting and changing the model usedFile ➔ Change ModelsWhen a new file is created, the dialog box to set the model

Chapter 1 Introduction2-17111.6.3 ScreenWindows in each modeThe screens of the Ladder Builder for KV in each mode are related to each other asdescrib

Chapter 1 Introduction2-181Check markTool barDialog barStatus barShowing/hiding the tool bar, status bar and dialog barThe display status of the tool

Chapter 1 Introduction2-19112. Set each item, and click the [OK] button.To cancel the changes you made and close the dialog box, click the [CANCEL]bu

Chapter 1 Introduction2-201Show/hide comments You can select to show or hide contact comments on the editor screen."Comment 1" is displayed

Chapter 1 Introduction2-21111.6.5 Online helpThe Ladder Builder for KV includes online help.If you are not sure about a function, click the button o

Chapter 1 Introduction2-221KVSKA Chap 01.P65 08.3.11, 11:28 AM22

Chapter 1 Introduction2-2311KVSKA Chap 01.P65 08.3.11, 11:28 AM23

Chapter 1 Introduction2-241KVSKA Chap 01.P65 08.3.11, 11:28 AM24

Chapter 2Editor2.1 Outline of the Editor Functions ... 2-262.1.1 Cautions for editing ladder p

● Interrupt functionThe Visual KV Series is equipped with four high-speed interrupt inputs of10 µs maximum.● Input time constant change functionThe ti

Chapter 2 Editor2-2622.1 Outline of the Editor FunctionsThis section outlines each function available in the editor. For detailed descriptionsof each

Chapter 2 Editor2-27122.2 Edit ScreenThis section describes the configuration and functions of the screen displayed in theeditor.2.2.1 Name and funct

Chapter 2 Editor2-282ContactLine No.Step No.CursorScroll bar2.2.2 Ladder program window screen• Use the scroll bar or the cursor control keys ([LEFT]

Chapter 2 Editor2-29122.3 File ManagementThis section describes how to create a new ladder program and how to read/savethe ladder program file, code

Chapter 2 Editor2-3022.3.2 Setting the automatic file read functionFile ➔ Auto ReadSpecify the file to be automatically read when the software is sta

Chapter 2 Editor2-31122.3.3 Setting automatic file save for the fileFile ➔ Set Auto SaveTemporary copies of the ladder diagram, comments and labels a

Chapter 2 Editor2-3222.3.4 Saving and reading filesSaving files File ➔ Save, File ➔ Save AsWhen you have finished working on a ladder program, save

Chapter 2 Editor2-3312Reading files File ➔ OpenWhen editing an existing file, select and read the file to be edited.1. Select "Open" from

Chapter 2 Editor2-342Reading comments in other filesFile ➔ Other Format ➔ Read Other File CommentOnly comments can be read from other ladder program

Chapter 2 Editor2-3512Saving and reading comments in text formatFile ➔ Other Format ➔ Save Comment in Text Format, File ➔ Other Format ➔ Read Comment

Cautions when using the previous version of ladder support softwarePay strict attention to the following items when using the ladder support software.

Chapter 2 Editor2-3622.3.6 Saving a ladder diagram in text formatFile ➔ Other Format ➔ Save Ladder Diagram in Text FormatThe ladder program being cre

Chapter 2 Editor2-37122.4 Entering/Deleting Symbols and Connection LinesThis section describes how to enter/delete symbols and connection lines to/fr

Chapter 2 Editor2-382Entering symbols by selectionEdit ➔ Symbol Input ➔ Symbol Selective Input (Tab)When the desired instruction word type is selecte

Chapter 2 Editor2-39121. Select the desired instruction word type from "Instruction Type" located in theright portion of the window.Click t

Chapter 2 Editor2-4023. Specify a device for each operand.Click the button to display the device type list. Select the desired device typefrom

Chapter 2 Editor2-4112Entering symbols directlyEdit ➔ Symbol Input ➔ Symbol Direct Input (Enter)Instruction words can also be directly entered.When y

Chapter 2 Editor2-4222.4.2 Deleting symbolsEdit ➔ Symbol Input ➔ Delete Symbol (Delete)To delete a symbol, place the cursor in the symbol to be delet

Chapter 2 Editor2-4312Entering coils Edit ➔ Symbol Input➔ Coil Input (F7)➔ b (N.C.) Contact Coil Input (Shift +F7)To enter a coil, perform the follo

Chapter 2 Editor2-4422.4.5 Entering/Deleting connection linesEdit ➔ Edit Connection Line (Ctrl + K + \)Entering connection lines The following two me

Chapter 2 Editor2-4512Deleting connection lines To delete a connection line, press the Delete key while dragging the connection lineto be deleted in

(6)Cautions when writing in RUN mode• In the Visual KV Series, a program can be changed using the ladder sup-port software "LADDER BUILDER for KV

Chapter 2 Editor2-4622.5 Entering Comments/LabelsThis section describes how to enter comments/labels to contacts, how to changethese comments/labels,

Chapter 2 Editor2-47124. Click and select the device for which a label/comment is to be edited, and thenclick the [Edit] button. (Or the desired devi

Chapter 2 Editor2-482 When selecting the devices to be displayed in the listThe devices to be displayed in the list can be selected by checking the

Chapter 2 Editor2-4912 When moving a comment block from other devicesPerform steps 1 to 7 described above. However, click the [Cut] button instead o

Chapter 2 Editor2-5022.5.2 Editing line comments Comment ➔ Edit Line Comment (Ctrl + Enter)A line comment can be described in each line of the ladd

Chapter 2 Editor2-51122.5.3 Changing ladder lines into commentsComment➔ Change Ladder Line into Comment ➔ Settings (Ctrl + Q) ★ Right-click➔ Change

Chapter 2 Editor2-5222.6 Edit and ArrangementThis section describes ladder diagram edit procedures, such as copy/movement/deletion of the range selec

Chapter 2 Editor2-53122. While pressing and holding the left button, move the pointer to the selection endposition (drag).The selected range is displ

Chapter 2 Editor2-542Copy/move/delete operation Edit➔ Cut (Ctrl + X) ★ Right-click➔ Copy (Ctrl + C) ★ Right-click➔ Paste (Ctrl + V) ★ Right-click1.

Chapter 2 Editor2-5512 When moving/deleting dataPerform any of the following operations.• Select "Cut" from the "Edit" menu on t

(7)How this manual is organizedThe Visual KV Series User’s Manual is composed of 3 separate manuals;1-Installation, 2-Support Software, 3-Programming.

Chapter 2 Editor2-5623. Perform any of the following operations.• Select "Paste" from the "Edit" menu on the tool bar, or select

Chapter 2 Editor2-57122.6.2 Inserting and deleting linesTo insert lines into a ladder diagram or delete existing lines, perform the followingprocedur

Chapter 2 Editor2-5822.7 Jump, Search, and ReplaceThis section describes how to jump to any position in a ladder diagram, search foran instruction wo

Chapter 2 Editor2-5912Jump to the first/last lineEdit➔ Jump ➔ Top (Ctrl + Home)➔ Bottom (Ctrl + End)To jump to the first line or the last line of

Chapter 2 Editor2-6024. Click the [Register] button when registering the specified line.Click the [Cancel] button to cancel registration.The specifie

Chapter 2 Editor2-6112Jump to the next/previous blockEdit ➔ Jump ➔ Next Block (Ctrl + DOWN)➔ Previous Block (Ctrl + UP)To jump to the next circuit bl

Chapter 2 Editor2-6222.7.2 Searching for instruction words/operands Edit ➔ Find (Ctrl + F)To search for an instruction and a device in a program by

Chapter 2 Editor2-63122.7.3 Searching for the device at the cursor positionEdit ➔ Find Device at Cursor Position in Ladder➔ Search Backward (U) (F2)➔

Chapter 2 Editor2-6422.7.4 Replacing operands Edit ➔ Replace Operand (Ctrl + R)When replacing an operand by specifying the replacement range and the

Chapter 2 Editor2-65127. Click the [Yes] button to execute replacement.Click the [No] button not to execute replacement.Click the [Cancel] button to

(8)Chapter 2 EditorDescribes the operating procedures in Editor mode.Chapter 3 SimulatorDescribes the operating procedures in Simulator mode.Chapter 4

Chapter 2 Editor2-6623. To execute conversion, click the [OK] button.To cancel conversion, click the [Cancel] button.The specified operand is indicat

Chapter 2 Editor2-67122.8 Editing the Mnemonic ListThis section describes how to display each block of circuit in a ladder diagram as amnemonic list,

Chapter 2 Editor2-682Terminating a mnemonic list Inserting the mnemonic list edited into the cursor position, and terminatingeditsWhen edits are com

Chapter 2 Editor2-69122.8.2 Copy, move, and deleteCopy, move and delete in a mnemonic list can be performed using the "cut & paste"oper

Chapter 2 Editor2-7022.9 Displaying the Use StatusThis section describes how to display the list of relays, timers, counters, compara-tors, data memo

Chapter 2 Editor2-71122.10 Setting the SystemThis section describes how to set the directory used for the auto save function, andhow to select the de

Chapter 2 Editor2-7222.11 Entering and Developing MacrosThe Ladder Builder for KV is equipped with a macro function. By using macros,programs in whic

Chapter 2 Editor2-73124. Under the macro start declaration line, enter the symbol to be processed by themacro. At this time, describe the devices to

Chapter 2 Editor2-7422.11.2 Entering and developing macrosEdit ➔ Macro Input ➔ Develop (Shift + F1)To use a macro, macro instructions must be entered

Chapter 2 Editor2-75122.12 CompilationThis section describes how to compile ladder programs created using the editor.2.12.1 Executing compilation Co