KV Series Training Video

This page contains videos that introduce how to operate PLC software as well as useful PLC techniques.

KV STUDIO Basic Training

Operation Modes of KV STUDIO (05:36)

This video explains the modes of KV STUDIO, and how to switch between these modes.

Program Scan Execution (05:46)

This video explains how the KV series runs programs and refreshes the I/O.

Variables & Structures (09:53)

This video explains how to define and program variables and structures in KV STUDIO.

Device Addressing (16:00)

This video explains the basics of devices and addresses, and how to program using devices.

Hardware Settings (09:15)

This video explains how to configure the CPU and expansion unit hardware.

Ladder Editing (16:44)

This video explains how to input the ladder program by using KV STUDIO and helpful functions such as shortcut keys.

Structured Text (07:38)

This video explains how to program using ST language.

Monitoring & Debugging (08:34)

This video explains how to monitor variables and information from expansion units. It also explains a lot of helpful features for debugging.

Real Time Chart Monitor (07:31)

This videos explains how to monitor variables using waveforms.

Machine Operation Recorder (09:25)

This video explains how to save all information in the PLC when a fault occurs, as well as how to replay / debug the issue.

Machine Operation Recorder

Overview (02:13)

This video provides an overview of the MOR function and the hardware required.

Configuration (04:05)

This video explains how to configure the MOR function.

Replay mode (10:07)

This video explains how to utilize replay mode to find the cause of a fault.

Supplement (04:05)

Additional tools for efficient usage of the MOR function.

Case01:Trouble happened during debugging! (06:55)

With MOR, commissioing and debugging is easy!

Case02:Trouble happened during machine commissioning! (07:49)

You no longer need to wait hours for the reoccurence of a bug!

Case03:Trouble happened during daily operation! (06:10)

The production is halted but the machine builder cannot come until next week? Send the MOR replay data to them so that production can restart quickly!

Communication (PROTOCOL STUDIO)

PROTOCOL STUDIO Overview (03:05)

This video explains PROTOCOL STUDIO, which is a function that simplifies ethernet and serial communication.

Preset equipment (08:56)

This video explains how to communicate with a preset equipment. A variety of equipment comes pre-registered in KV STUDIO, so users can start communication by just selecting them.

Manually setting equipment (11:34)

Non-preset equipment can also be used by setting manually. This video explains the manual setting procedure in PROTOCOL STUDIO.

An example of manual setting of equipment (DL-EN1) (20:08)

This video explains the manual setting procedure in PROTOCOL STUDIO using the KEYENCE DL-EN1 as an example.

Communication (EtherNet/IP®)

EtherNet/IP® Overview (03:49)

This video explains an overview of EtherNet/IP®, which is an industrial network.

Communication with Keyence Products (11:42)

This video explains how to communicate with KEYENCE products. When communicating with KEYENCE products, you only need to select the device to communicate with.

Communication with Third-Party Products (18:03)

This video explains the setup procedure and programming method when communicating with robots manufactured by other companies.