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.

FANUC ROBOT Case Study (02:32)

Records Robot movement before and after the trouble, and all data inside PLC.

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.