KEYENCE KV Series - Manual (Page 163)

Chapter 4 Monitor
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4.3 Starting up and Exiting from the Monitor
This section describes how to start up the monitor, how to view the screen displayed
and how to use the monitor functions.
4.3.1 Operating procedures for startup and exit
Transfer programs from the PLC and starting them up
File ➔ Monitor ➔ PLC Monitor [Ctrl] + [F1]
A new window can be created, a ladder program saved in the PLC can be trans-
ferred to the personal computer and deconverted, and then a ladder drawing can be
displayed and monitored.
Make sure that the PLC is correctly connected, and then perform the following
procedure using the editor.
Note: When using the monitor for the first time, ensure that the PLC communication
parameters are correctly set.
➮ Refer to "4.2.1 Setting the PLC communication parameters" on page 2-136.
To transfer a program from the PLC and start up the monitor, perform the following
procedure.
1. Select "File", "Monitor" and "Monitor PLC" from the editor menu.
2. The transfer status of the program from the PLC is indicated on the graph.
3. When a transfer ends normally, the monitor is automatically started up.
Transferring programs
File ➔ Monitor ➔ Compile ➔ Transfer ➔ Monitor (Ctrl + F8)
Programs created using the editor can be compiled into machine code, and then
transferred to the program memory area of the PLC.
Connect the PLC to the personal computer before starting the transfer.
To transfer a program, perform the following procedure.
1. Select the ladder diagram of the program to be transferred as the current win-
dow.
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