KEYENCE KV Series - Manual (Page 33)

Chapter 1 Introduction
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1.4 Installing the Software
This section describes how to install the Ladder Builder for KV on the personal
computer’s hard disk.
1.4.1 Preparation for installation
Confirm the following points before installing the software.
■ Free hard disk space
The Ladder Builder for KV must be installed on the hard disk. The free space re-
quired is 4.5 MB. Ensure that this space is available.
■ Installation in a Windows environment
The Ladder Builder for KV runs in Windows, and must be installed from Windows.
Ensure that Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 is installed and operating correctly in your
personal computer.
■ RS-232C (serial port)
The RS-232C (serial port) on the personal computer should be ready before trans-
ferring programs to a Visual KV or a conventional KV and using the Ladder Builder
for KV’s monitor functions.
For the setup procedure, refer to your personal computer’s instruction manual.
Note 1: The serial port must also be set up in the Ladder Builder for KV after this
program is installed.
➮ Refer to "Setting the serial port" on page 2-136.
Note 2: It is recommended that you make a backup copy of the master disks in case
the disks are accidentally damaged.
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