KEYENCE KV Series - Manual (Page 169)

Chapter 4 Monitor
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4.4.4 Starting the monitor
Monitor ➔ Start Monitor [F4]
Communication with the PLC can be started, and the operation status of the PLC
can be displayed on each window.
To start the monitor, perform the following procedure.
Note 1: If a conversion error is present, the monitor cannot be started. Make sure
that the ladder program can be correctly compiled (converted) before starting up the
monitor.
Note 2: When the monitor is started up for the first time, the monitor is automatically
started.
Select "Start Monitor" from the "Monitor" menu, or click the button (green).
Never disconnect the connection cable to the PLC while the monitor is run-
ning. If you do this, a communication error may occur or the personal com-
puter may be reset.
4.4.5 Stopping the monitor
Monitor ➔ Stop Monitor [F5]
Communication with the PLC can be stopped.
To stop the monitor, perform the following procedure.
Select "Stop Monitor" from the "Monitor" menu, or click the button (red).
• The monitor is stopped.
• When the entire monitor window is minimized, the monitor is automatically
stopped.
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