Document Outline

• Safety Precautions
  • Symbols
  • Conventions
  • General Precautions
• Note to User
• Restriction on Acquiring the CE Marking
• Features of the Visual KV Series
• Compatibility with Conventional KV Series Peripheral Units
  • Cautions when using the previous version of ladder support software
  • Peripheral units and other units incompatible with the Visual KV Series
• Cautions when Using the Serial Port
• How this manual is organized
  • 1 Installation
  • 2 Support Software
  • 3 Programming
• Contents
  • 1 Installation
  • 2 Support software
  • 3 Programming
• WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS
• Caution
• Chapter 1 Configuration and Specifications
  • 1.1 System Configuration
    • 1.1.1 System Configuration
  • 1.2 Specifications
    • 1.2.1 General Specifications
    • 1.2.2 AC Power Specifications
      • Visual KV Series operation at power interruption
    • 1.2.3 Performance Specifications
      • Data backup function against instantaneous power interruption
  • 1.3 Common I/O Specifications of BasicUnits
    • 1.3.1 Model of a Basic Unit
    • 1.3.2 Common I/O Specifications
  • 1.4 KV-10AR/AT(P)/DR/DT(P) (10-I/O Basic Unit)
    • 1.4.1 Part Names and Functions
    • 1.4.2 Terminal Layout Drawings and I/O Circuit Diagrams
      • KV-10AR/DR (Relay output type)
      • KV-10AT(P)/DT(P) (Transistor output type)
    • 1.4.3 AC Power Input (KV-10AR/AT(P))
    • 1.4.4 Relationship between Continuous Simultaneous ONRatio and Ambient Temperature
    • 1.4.5 Dimensions
  • 1.5 KV-16AR/AT(P)/DR/DT(P) (16-I/O Basic Unit)
    • 1.5.1 Part Names and Functions
    • 1.5.2 Terminal Layout Drawings and I/O Circuit Diagrams
      • KV-16AR/DR (Relay output type)
      • KV-16AT(P)/DT(P) (Transistor output type)
    • 1.5.3 AC Power Input (KV-16AR/AT(P))
    • 1.5.4 Relationship between Continuous Simultaneous ONRatio and Ambient Temperature
    • 1.5.5 Dimensions
  • 1.6 KV-24AR/AT(P)/DR/DT(P) (24-I/O Basic Unit)
    • 1.6.1 Part Names and Functions
    • 1.6.2 Terminal Layout Drawings and I/O Circuit Diagrams
      • KV-24AR/DR (Relay output type)
      • KV-24AT(P)/DT(P) (Transistor output type)
    • 1.6.3 AC Power Input (KV-24AR/AT(P))
    • 1.6.4 Relationship between Continuous Simultaneous ONRatio and Ambient Temperature
    • 1.6.5 Dimensions
  • 1.7 KV-40AR/AT(P)/DR/DT(P) (40-I/O Basic Unit)
    • 1.7.1 Part Names and Functions
    • 1.7.2 Terminal Layout Drawings and I/O Circuit Diagrams
      • KV-40AR/DR (Relay output type)
      • KV-40AT(P)/DT(P) (Transistor output type)
    • 1.7.3 AC Power Input (KV-40AR/AT(P))
    • 1.7.4 Relationship between Continuous Simultaneous ONRatio and Ambient Temperature
    • 1.7.5 Dimensions
  • 1.8 KV-E4X/E8X/E16X (Expansion Input Unit)
    • 1.8.1 Part Names and Functions
    • 1.8.2 Input Specifications
    • 1.8.3 Terminal Layout Drawings and Input Circuit Diagrams
      • KV-E8X (8-I/O expansion input unit)
      • KV-E16X (16-I/O expansion input unit)
    • 1.8.4 Dimensions
  • 1.9 KV-E4R/E4T/E8R/E8T(P)/E16R/E16T(P)(Expansion Output Unit)
    • 1.9.1 Part Names and Functions
    • 1.9.2 Output Specifications
      • KV-E4R/E8R/E16R (Relay output type)
      • KV-E4T/E8T(P)/E16T(P) [Transistor output type (NPN/PNP)]
    • 1.9.3 Terminal Layout Drawings and Input Circuit Diagrams
      • KV-E4R [4-I/O expansion output unit (relay output type)]
      • KV-E4T [4-I/O expansion output unit (transistor output type)]
      • KV-E8R [8-I/O expansion output unit (relay output type)]
      • KV-E8T(P) [8-I/O expansion output unit (transistor output type)]
      • KV-E16R [16-I/O expansion output unit (relay output type)]
      • KV-E16T(P) [16-I/O expansion input unit (transistor output)]
    • 1.9.4 Dimensions
  • 1.10 KV-E4XR/E4XT(P) (Expansion I/O Unit)
    • 1.10.1 Part Names and Functions
    • 1.10.2 Input Specifications
    • 1.10.3 Output Specifications
      • KV-E4XR (Relay output type)
      • KV-E4XT(P) (Transistor output type)
    • 1.10.4 Terminal Layout Drawings and Input Circuit Diagrams
      • KV-E4XR (Relay output type)
      • KV-E4XT(P) (Transistor output type)
    • 1.10.5 Dimensions
  • 1.11 KV-D20 (Operator Interface Panel)
    • 1.11.1 Part Names and Functions
    • 1.11.2 General Specifications
    • 1.11.3 Functional Specifications
    • 1.11.4 Dimensions
• Chapter 2 System Installation
  • 2.1 Installation Environment
    • 2.1.1 Installation Environment
    • 2.1.2 Installation Position
    • 2.1.3 Installation Procedure
      • Expansion unit spacer
    • 2.1.4 Cautions on Wiring for Each Unit
      • Wiring procedures for basic units
      • Cautions on wiring for I/O units
      • Terminal
      • Cautions on grounding
    • 2.1.5 Contact Protection
  • 2.2 Connecting Visual KV SeriesExpansion Units
    • 2.2.1 Visual KV Series Expansion Units
    • 2.2.2 Connecting Visual KV Series Expansion Units
      • Connection methods
      • Number of connectable units
    • 2.2.3 Confirming the Connection Settings of Expansion Units
      • Expansion unit relay list
      • Connection information for expansion units
      • Input time constant for expansion units
      • Clearing the input value when disconnecting
    • 2.2.4 Transferring I/O Information between Expansion Unitsand the Basic Unit
      • When inputting
      • In the case of output
  • 2.3 Inspection and Maintenance
    • 2.3.1 Inspection
    • 2.3.2 Maintenance
• Chapter 3 Access Window
  • 3.1 Overview of the Access Window
    • 3.1.1 What is the Access Window
    • 3.1.2 Access Window Use Examples
  • 3.2 Basic Operating Procedures
    • 3.2.1 Operation Mode
    • 3.2.2 Access Window Modes
    • 3.2.3 Part Names and Functions of the Access Window
    • 3.2.4 Selecting Modes and Setting/Resetting Key Lock
    • 3.2.5 Turbo Function
  • 3.3 Digital Trimmer Mode
    • 3.3.1 Function and Operating Procedure
      • Key operation and screen display
      • Function and operating procedure
  • 3.4 Device Mode
    • 3.4.1 Function and Operating Procedure
      • Devices that can be displayed and changed
      • Key operation and screen display
      • Selecting the device and displaying the current value/set value
      • Changing a numeric value
      • Holding the setting
    • 3.4.2 Screen Display for Each Device Type
      • Data memory (DM)
      • Temporary data memory (TM)
      • Timer/counter (T/C)
      • High-speed counter comparator (CTC)
      • Trimmer (TRM)
      • Relay (RLY)
  • 3.5 System Mode
    • 3.5.1 Function and Operating Procedure
      • Key operation and screen display
      • LOAD mode and SAVE mode
      • Display in LOAD/SAVE mode
  • 3.6 Message Display
    • 3.6.1 Error Messages and Error Status
    • 3.6.2 User Messages
      • How to use the user messages
• Chapter 4 KV-D20 Operator Interface Panel
  • 4.1 Before Operation
    • 4.1.1 Checking Package Contents
    • 4.1.2 Part Names and Functions
    • 4.1.3 Details about the KV-D20
      • General specifications
      • Functional specifications
      • Dimensions
    • 4.1.4 Installation and Environment
      • Use environment
      • Panel mounting
    • 4.1.5 Inspection and Maintenance
      • Inspection
      • Maintenance
  • 4.2 Overview and Operation
    • 4.2.1 Use Examples for the KV-D20
    • 4.2.2 Connection with the KV Series
      • Connection
      • Precautions
    • 4.2.3 Overview of the KV-D20
      • Switching the display mode
      • Overview of each display mode
      • Assignment of relays/DM
      • Other functions
      • Precautions about screen change function
    • 4.2.4 Operator Mode
      • Screen selection in operator mode
      • Operator screen
      • Direct access screen
      • KV-I/O monitor screen
      • Switch comment screen
      • Lamp comment screen
      • Screen change permission in operator mode
    • 4.2.5 Device Mode
      • Device mode
      • Operation example for device mode
    • 4.2.6 System Mode
      • System mode
  • 4.3 Examples of Ladder Programs
    • 4.3.1 Basic Ladder Programs
      • Before creating ladder programs
      • Basic ladder programs
    • 4.3.2 Examples of Ladder Programs
      • Example of displaying user messages
      • Example of displaying messages with titles
      • Example of position control
      • Example of frequency counter
      • Example of 24-bit high-speed counter
      • Example of cam switch function
  • 4.4 Appendix
    • 4.4.1 Troubleshooting
    • 4.4.2 Available Character List
    • 4.4.3 Comment Draft Sheet
• Chapter 5 KV-300 and KV-10/80 Hardware
  • 5.1 System Configuration
    • 5.1.1 KV-300
    • 5.1.2 KV-10/80
  • 5.2 Module/Unit Specifications
    • 5.2.1 Wiring: KV-U4 Power Supply Module
      • Parts and functions
    • 5.2.2 Wiring: KV-U5 DC Power Distribution Module
      • Parts and functions
    • 5.2.3 Wiring: KV-300 CPU
      • Parts and functions
    • 5.2.4 Wiring: KV-C16X/C32X Connector Input Module
      • Parts and functions
    • 5.2.5 Wiring: KV-C32T/B16R/B16S Connector Output Module
      • Parts and functions
    • 5.2.6 Wiring: KV-R1A I/O Distribution Module
      • Parts and functions
    • 5.2.7 Wiring: KV-R8X/R16X/R8R/R16R/R8T/R16T I/O TerminalModules
      • Parts and functions
    • 5.2.8 Module Names and Functions
    • 5.2.9 Peripheral Equipment Names and Functions
  • 5.3 Module/Unit Connections
    • 5.3.1 Environmental Requirements
    • 5.3.2 Installation Guidelines
    • 5.3.3 Assembling the System
      • Connecting modules
    • 5.3.4 Mounting to the DIN Rail
    • 5.3.5 Removing the Terminal Block
    • 5.3.6 Connecting the AC Power Supply Module and DCPower Distribution Module
      • KV-U4 AC Power Supply Module
      • KV-U5 DC Power Distribution Module
    • 5.3.7 I/O Connectors
      • KV-300 CPU
      • KV-C16X/C32X
      • KV-C32T/B16R/B16S
      • KV-R8X/R16X/R8R/R16R/R8T/R16T
    • 5.3.8 I/O Terminal Modules: Communication Cables andPower Distribution
      • Transmission distance by cable type
      • Connection patterns
      • Incorrect wiring patterns
      • Power distribution
    • 5.3.9 Connector Assembly Instructions
    • 5.3.10 KV-300 CPU I/O Indicators
    • 5.3.11 KV-10/80 Expansion Units
    • 5.3.12 Mounting Environment
• Chapter 6 Handheld Programmer
  • 6.1 Using the Handheld Programmer
    • 6.1.1 Outline of the Handheld Programmer
    • 6.1.2 Precautions
  • 6.2 Basic Operations
    • 6.2.1 Basic Programming Operation
  • 6.3 Functions
    • Function Nos. list
    • ALL CLEAR [FNC60]
    • HANDHELD PROGRAMMER CLEAR (P3E CLEAR) [FNC61]
    • COUNTER CLEAR (CTR CLEAR) [FNC62]
    • HIGH-SPEED COUNTER CLEAR (HIGH-SPEED CTR CLR) [FNC63]
    • ALL DATA MEMORY CLEAR (DM ALL CLEAR) [FNC64]
    • ALL LATCHING RELAYS RESET (L-RELAY ALL RST) [FNC65]
    • PROGRAM SENT OR RECEIVED (COMMUNICATION —) [FNC66]
    • OFFLINE EDITOR START (OFFLINE EDITOR) [FNC67]
    • OFFLINE EDITOR STOP (QUIT OFF-L EDIT) [FNC68]
    • TIMER/COUNTER CURRENT VALUE CHANGE(CHG: T/C CURT-V) [FNC69]
    • TIMER/COUNTER SETTING CHANGE (CHG: T/C SET-V) [FNC70]
    • RELAY ON/OFF (FORCED SET/RESET) [FNC71]
    • WRITE INTO DATA MEMORY (DM WRITE) [FNC72]
    • READ TRIMMER SETTING(TRIMMER MONITOR) [FNC73]
    • SYNTAX CHECK (PROGRAM CHECK) [FNC74]
    • PROGRAM CAPACITY CHECK (PROGRAM SIZE) [FNC75]
  • 6.4 Memory Card
    • 6.4.1 Functions [used with KV-P3E(01)]
    • 6.4.2 Storage Capacity
      • CLEAR
      • NEW
      • ACCS
      • ACCS: SAVE
      • ACCS: LOAD
      • ACCS: VERIFY
      • ACCS: DELETE
• Chapter 7 KV-L2 Serial Interface Module
  • 7.1 Outline
    • 7.1.1 Features
  • 7.2 Configuration
    • 7.2.1 Parts and Functions
    • 7.2.2 System Configuration
    • 7.2.3 Outline of Operation Modes
  • 7.3 Installation
    • 7.3.1 Setting the Operation Mode
    • 7.3.2 Communications Protocols
    • 7.3.3 Connector Wiring
    • 7.3.4 Connecting to External Units
      • Connecting to An External Display
      • Connecting to an IBM PC-AT Computer
      • Connecting to the KV-10/16/24/40/80
      • Connecting KV-L2s
  • 7.4 Software Setup
    • 7.4.1 Using KV Software [KV IncrediWare (DOS)]
      • Starting KV IncrediWare (DOS) from the KV-L2
  • 7.5 KV Mode Programming
    • 7.5.1 Operating in KV Mode
      • Communications protocol
    • 7.5.2 Serial Communications Procedure
      • Command transmission procedure
      • Command/response format
      • Communications commands and responses
      • Communications commands
    • 7.5.3 Transmission and Reception of Text Data
      • Assigning relay nos. and data memory address nos.
      • Transmitting Text Data
      • Receiving text data
      • ASCII code/binary conversion function
      • Example program
  • 7.6 Display Interface Mode Programming
    • 7.6.1 Operating in Display Interface Mode
      • Communications protocols
      • Communications control procedure
    • 7.6.2 Command and Response Format
    • 7.6.3 Commands and Responses
      • List of commands and responses
      • Description of commands and responses
      • End codes
  • 7.7 Non-procedure Mode Programming
    • 7.7.1 Operating in Non-procedure Mode
      • Communications protocol
      • Connecting to the KV-L2
    • 7.7.2 Assignment of Relay Nos. and Data Memory Address Nos.
      • Assigning relay nos. and data memory address nos.
    • 7.7.3 Transmitting Text Data
      • Data transmission and internal data memory addresses
    • 7.7.4 Receiving Text Data
      • Format of received data and data memory addresses
    • 7.7.5 ASCII code/Binary Conversion Function
  • 7.8 Troubleshooting Guide
    • 7.8.1 Troubleshooting
    • 7.8.2 Precautions
  • 7.9 Specifications
    • 7.9.1 Specifications
      • General specifications
      • Communications protocol
      • RS-232C connector specifications
      • RS-422A terminal block specifications
    • 7.9.2 Dimensions
  • 7.10 Command List
    • 7.10.1 List of Commands and Responses
    • 7.10.2 List of Commands and Responses in DisplayInterface mode
• Chapter 8 KV-AN6 Analog I/O Module
  • 8.1 Outline
    • Features
  • 8.2 Configuration
    • 8.2.1 Parts and Functions
    • 8.2.2 System Configuration
  • 8.3 Installation
    • 8.3.1 Terminal Nos.
    • 8.3.2 Removing the Terminal Block
    • 8.3.3 Example of Voltage I/O Wiring
    • 8.3.4 Example of Current I/O Wiring
    • 8.3.5 Setting I/O Ranges
  • 8.4 Programming
    • 8.4.1 Input Characteristics (A/D)
    • 8.4.2 Calculating Input Data (A/D)
    • 8.4.3 Output Characteristics (D/A)
    • 8.4.4 Calculating Output Data (D/A)
    • 8.4.5 Assigning Data Memory (DM) Addresses
    • 8.4.6 Reading Analog Input
    • 8.4.7 Measuring Analog Input Average
    • 8.4.8 Writing Analog Output
    • 8.4.9 Converting Analog Input to Analog Output
  • 8.5 KV-AN6 Appendices
    • 8.5.1 Troubleshooting
    • 8.5.2 Precautions
    • 8.5.3 Specifications
      • Environmental specifications
      • System specifications
    • 8.5.4 Dimensions
• Chapter 9 KV-AD4/DA4 Analog I/O Unit
  • 9.1 Outline
    • Features
  • 9.2 Configuration
    • 9.2.1 Part Names and Functions
      • KV-AD4
      • KV-DA4
    • 9.2.2 Specifications
      • KV-AD4
      • KV-DA4
    • 9.2.3 System Configuration
  • 9.3 Installation
    • 9.3.1 Installation Procedure
    • 9.3.2 Checking the Installation Environment
    • 9.3.3 Setting the KV-AD4 Input Mode
      • Setting the input mode
    • 9.3.4 Connecting External Instruments
      • Wiring
      • Wiring diagrams
    • 9.3.5 Connecting to the KV-10 to 80
    • 9.3.6 Maintenance
      • Inspection and Cleaning
  • 9.4 Programming
    • 9.4.1 Programming the KV-AD4
      • A/D Conversion Mechanism
      • About Digital Data after A/D Conversion
      • Calculating Voltage and Current Values from Digital Data
    • 9.4.2 Programming the KV-DA4
      • D/A Conversion Mechanism
      • Converting Digital Data to Voltage or Current Values to be Output
      • Writing Digital Data to Data Memory for D/A Conversion
    • 9.4.3 A/D and D/A Conversion Tables
      • Voltage Conversion Table
      • Current Conversion Table
  • 9.5 Programming Examples
    • Calculating Analog Data Values from Digital Data
    • Writing Data to be Analog-output
    • Outputting Analog Trimmer Values
    • Outputting Analog Input Data
    • Outputting Analog Input from a Pressure Sensor to an Air Valve
    • Setting the Minimum and Maximum Voltage Limits and Measuring theAverage Voltage
  • 9.6 Troubleshooting
• Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
  • 10.1 Error List
    • 10.1.1 List of Error Codes in Basic Units
    • 10.1.2 Error indication in Expansion Units
    • 10.1.3 Program Errors
    • 10.1.4 Memory Card Errors and Other Errors
  • 10.2 Replacing Relays
    • Replacement procedure
  • 10.3 Troubleshooting
    • 10.3.1 Troubleshooting List
  • 10.4 Error Messages
• Appendices
  • Appendix A. Specifications and Dimensions[Visual KV Series]
    • A.1 System Specifications [Visual KV Series]
      • Software and Programming
      • AC power supply unit
    • A.2 Common I/O Specifications of Basic Units
      • Input specifications
      • Output specifications (relay output):KV-10AR/DR, KV-16AR/DR, KV-24AR/DR, and KV-40AR/DR
      • Output specifications (transistor output):KV-10AT(P)/DT(P), KV-16AT(P)/DT(P), KV-24AT(P)/DT(P), andKV-40AT(P)/DT(P)
    • A.3 Expansion Unit Specifications
    • A.4 Dimensions
  • Appendix B. Specifications and Dimensions[KV-300 Series]
    • B.1 System Specifications [KV-300 Series]
      • Hardware
      • Software and Programming
      • AC Power supply module/DC power distribution module
    • B.2 Module Specifications
      • KV-300 CPU
      • KV-C16X/C32X Input Modules
      • KV-C32T/B16R/B16S Output Modules
      • KV-R8X/R16X I/O Terminal Modules
      • KV-R8T/R16T/R8R/R16R I/O Terminal Modules
      • KV-R8T/R16T/R8R/R16R I/O Terminal Modules (RUN Output)
      • KV-R1A I/O Distribution Module
    • B.3 Dimensions
  • Appendix C. Ladder Program List
  • Appendix D. A/D and D/A Conversion Tables [KV-AN6]
    • Voltage conversion table
    • Current conversion table
• Index
  • Index — For Visual KV User’s Only
  • Index — For KV-300, KV-10/80 User’s Only
  • Index — Software/P3E (handheld programmer)
• WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS: