KV-X Series Training Video

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

Cell-based layout & Default key format

Free-design layout & Logix key format

Cell-based layout & Default key format

KV STUDIO Basic Training

KV STUDIO Screen Layout & Help (14:58)

This video explains the screen layout of KV STUDIO and the name of each area. It also explains how to open instruction help, the manuals and the AI Assistant.

Creating Modules (10:11)

This video explains the module types of KV STUDIO, how to create and organize modules, the two module views, and how to change the execution order.

Variables & Devices (23:56)

This video explains the basics of variables and devices, and the difference between global and local variables in KV STUDIO.

Entering Contacts & Output Coils (20:26)

This video explains how to enter contacts, output coils and instructions from the keyboard, and how to check the finished program on the Simulator.

Device Comments (16:17)

This video explains three ways to enter device comments in KV STUDIO, and how to use RT Edit to find a device by typing part of its comment.

Rung Comments & Bookmarks (14:13)

This video explains how to use rung comments and bookmarks in KV STUDIO to leave a description in the ladder program and jump to it from the Workspace.

System Variables (15:20)

This video explains the system variables of the KV-X Series, such as Always ON, the clock pulses, the first scan, and the current date and time.

Suffixes (18:35)

This video explains the nine suffixes of the KV-X Series, which tell an instruction which data type to use for a device, and where they are placed in Ladder and ST.

MOV & MOVE (24:07)

This video explains how to transfer data with MOV and MOVE. MOV uses a suffix to set the data type, while MOVE converts the value to the data type of the destination.

BMOV & FMOV (28:41)

This video explains how to transfer data in blocks with BMOV and FMOV, and the difference from the BlockMove and FillMove Functions.

ADD, SUB, MUL & DIV (19:30)

This video explains how to use the arithmetic Functions ADD, SUB, MUL and DIV, which need no instance registration and convert data types automatically.

CAL Instructions (23:49)

This video explains how to use the CAL instructions, the order of the operands, the suffix, and how many words each calculation result occupies.

Inc & Dec (18:48)

This video explains how to increase or decrease a value by 1 with the Inc and Dec Functions, and how to handle a signed 32-bit device value.

Timers (27:52)

This video explains how to use timers in KV STUDIO, including the TMR, TMH, TMS and TMU instructions and the TON function block.

Counter Function Blocks (19:18)

This video explains how to use the CTU, CTD and CTUD counter function blocks, which add a counter by adding an instance instead of a counter device.

C & OUTC Instructions (17:47)

This video explains how to use the C and OUTC counter instructions, which count a counter device by specifying its number, without registering an instance.

I/O Assignment (15:11)

This video explains how to assign R relays to the inputs and outputs of expansion units in the Unit Editor, how to tell them apart by color, and how to set a mixed I/O unit.

Communication (MODBUS TCP)

Modbus TCP Client (18:21)

This video explains how to use the Modbus TCP client function of the built-in Ethernet port. It covers the Connect and Command function blocks and the interlock between them.

Modbus TCP Server (13:37)

This video explains how to use the Modbus TCP server function of the built-in Ethernet port, including the execution condition and the register areas to assign.

Communication (OTHER)

FTP File Transfer (22:15)

This video explains how to send a file saved on the SD card to an FTP server with the FtpFilePut function block.

Free-design layout & Logix key format

KV STUDIO Basic Training

Operation Modes of KV STUDIO (06:03)

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

Program Scan Execution (06:49)

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

Variables & Structures (09:32)

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

Hardware Settings (08:48)

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

Ladder Editing (13:57)

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

Structured Text (04:06)

This video explains how to program using ST language.

Monitoring & Debugging (10:38)

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 (7:31)

This videos explains how to monitor variables using waveforms.

Machine Operation Recorder (08:38)

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 (02:20)

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

Configuration (03:28)

This video explains how to configure the MOR function.

Supplement (04:06)

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 (EtherNet/IP®)

EtherNet/IP® Overview (03:52)

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

Communication with Keyence Products (09:49)

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 (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.