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AS 82545 KVCOM Forexcel UM 96119E GB WW 1086-9
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AS 82545 KVCOM Forexcel UM 96119E GB WW 1086-9
Chapter
1 Before Use
Chapter
Chapter
3 Advanced
Related Manuals
When using “KV COM+ for Excel”, read the following manuals as well.
To receive these manuals, contact our sales office listed at the end of this document.
Title Contents
This manual explains the system configuration
and specifications of the "KV-7000 Series", the
KV-7000 Series User's Manual
functions built in the CPU, and also the method
of how to create a ladder program.
This manual explains the system configuration
and specifications of the "KV-5500/5000/3000
KV-5500/5000/3000 Series User's Manual
Series", the functions built in the CPU, and also
the method of how to create a ladder program.
KV-7000/5000/3000/1000 Series
This manual explains the instruction words
KV Nano Series
available for ladder programming.
Instruction Reference Manual
KV-7000/5000/3000/1000 Series This manual explains how to create a script
KV Nano Series program and also available operators, control
Script Programming Manual statements, and functions.
This manual explains how to operate "KV
KV STUDIO User's Manual
STUDIO".
KV-5500/5000/3000/1000 Series System Macro This manual explains system macros available
Manual for the "KV-5500/5000/3000/1000 Series".
This manual makes it easy to introduce "KV-
KV-1000 Series Introduction Manual
1000". Be sure to read this before the first use.
This manual explains the specifications, built-in
KV-1000 Series User's Manual
functions, and operation method of "KV-1000".
This manual explains how to create a ladder
KV-1000 Series Programming Manual program by using "KV-1000" and also the
module macros and local devices.
This manual explains the specifications, built-in
KV-700 Series User's Manual
functions, and operation method of "KV-700".
This manual explains instruction words available
KV-700 Series Instruction Reference Manual
for "KV-700".
This manual explains the system configuration
KV Nano Series Base Unit (terminal block type) and specifications of the terminal block type "KV
User's Manual Nano Series", the functions built in the CPU, and
also how to create a ladder program.
This manual explains the system configuration
KV Nano Series Base Unit (connector type) User's and specifications Lof the connector type "KV
Manual Nano Series", the functions built in the CPU, and
also how to create a ladder program.
Safety Precautions
This manual provides information about “KV COM+ for Excel” and explains how to operate it.
To bring out the best performance and functions from “KV COM+ for Excel”, read this manual well for full
understanding. Keep this manual with great care for use whenever necessary. Make sure that this manual is
always close at hand and available for those who shall actually use the product.
Symbols
The following symbols are used hereinafter so that important parts can be understood easily.
Be sure to familiarize yourself with the meaning of the symbols.
DANGER It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
CAUTION
injury.
It indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in product damage as well as
NOTICE
property damage.
Important It indicates cautions and limitations that must be followed during operation.
General Precautions
• Note that the functions and performance cannot be guaranteed if the product is used not according to
the specified standards or is altered.
• If devices are combined, they may not be able to exhibit their functions or performance under certain
conditions of use or environment. Determine the optimum combination upon sufficient enquiry into
the matter.
• No part of this manual may be used or reproduced without permission.
• Information provided in this manual is subject to change without notice.
• Company and product names in this manual are registered trademarks or trademarks of the
corresponding companies.
• Microsoft, Windows and Excel are registered trademarks of U.S. Microsoft in the United States and
other countries.
96119E 1
Software License Agreement
By using or copying all or any portion of KV COM+ for Excel (hereinafter referred to as "This Software"),
you accept all the terms and conditions of this Software License Agreement (hereinafter referred to as
"This Agreement").
1. Definition
1.1 "use" or "using" means to access, install, download, copy, or otherwise benefit from using the
functionality of This Software.
1.2 "This Software" means the software and all associated documentation provided by KEYENCE.
2. Grant of License.
2.1 As long as you comply with all of the terms and conditions of This Agreement, KEYENCE grants
to you a non-exclusive license to use This Software.
2.2 You may install This Software on a single computer (in the case of KV-DH1E-5: 5 computers) in
order to use the products produced by KEYENCE.
3. Limitation on Copying.
3.1 You may make one copy of this software for backup purposes only.
4. Restrictions.
4.1 Other than installation of updates or new functions provided by KEYENCE, you may not modify
or add any functions to This Software.
4.2 You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble This Software.
4.3 You may not create derivative works based on This Software.
4.4 Other than expressly stated by KEYENCE, you may not resell, retransfer, rent, or otherwise
redistribute This Software to any third parties.
5. Copyright.
5.1 This Software is the property of KEYENCE. Other than expressly stated herein, This Agreement
does not grant you any intellectual property rights.
6. Disclaimer.
6.1 This Software is being delivered to you "AS IS" and KEYENCE makes no warranty as to its use
or performance. In no event will KEYENCE or its suppliers be liable to you for any damages,
claims, costs, or any lost profits caused by using This Software.
7. Termination.
7.1 This Agreement will automatically expire when you stop using This Software.
7.2 The license will terminate if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of This Agreement.
KEYENCE may terminate the license by notifying you that your continued use of This Software is
prohibited. In the event the license is terminated for any reason, you must destroy This Software
including its backup copy.
7.3 You will compensate KEYENCE for costs or any lost profits caused by your violation of This
Agreement.
8. Governing Law.
8.1 This Agreement will be governed by Japanese laws and regulations.
8.2 If any part of This Agreement is found void and unenforceable, it will not affect the validity of the
balance of This Agreement, which shall remain valid and enforceable according to its terms and
conditions.
Chapter
This chapter explains the operation flow, the Excel book 2
Basics configuration, the items of the menu list, and various
2 setting methods.
3
Chapter This chapter explains the extended function settings, 4
Advanced the options menu, the tools menu, and error and
3 communication status display.
A
Chapter This chapter gives an outline of an OPC server and
OPC Server
4 explains how to set it.
Chapter 2 Basics
2-1 Operation Flow ..........................................................................................2-2
When creating a new file ....................................................................................2-2
When opening an existing book .........................................................................2-3
2-2 Operating Environment and System Configuration ..............................2-4
Setting a Destination ..........................................................................................2-5
Trigger setting ....................................................................................................2-5
2-3 Menu List ...................................................................................................2-6
KV COM+ ...........................................................................................................2-6
Edit .....................................................................................................................2-7
Basic function setting .........................................................................................2-7
Extended function setting ...................................................................................2-8
Parts configuration .............................................................................................2-8
Setting Device List ..............................................................................................2-8
Tool ....................................................................................................................2-9
Option .................................................................................................................2-9
Version information ............................................................................................2-9
Right-click Menus .............................................................................................2-10
2-4 Activation and Termination ...................................................................2-11
Activating KV COM+ for Excel ..........................................................................2-11
Terminating KV COM+ for Excel ......................................................................2-12
To activate KV COM+ for Excel automatically at the startup of Excel ..............2-12
2-5 Connection Destination Setting ............................................................2-15
Adding Connection Destination ........................................................................2-16
Modifying Connection Destination ....................................................................2-21
Deleting Connection Destination ......................................................................2-22
Chapter 3 Advanced
3-1 Extended Function Setting ......................................................................3-2
Auto save setting ................................................................................................3-2
Auto print setting ................................................................................................3-8
Excel Page Setting ...........................................................................................3-10
Mail Sending Setting ........................................................................................3-12
Check Items before Setting .............................................................................. 3-12
Setting Mail Server ........................................................................................... 3-12
Setting Email Sending Function ....................................................................... 3-14
3-2 Parts Configuration ................................................................................3-21
About Parts Configuration ................................................................................3-21
About Parts setting ...........................................................................................3-22
Parts .................................................................................................................3-25
Properties Page ................................................................................................3-26
Switch ............................................................................................................... 3-26
Lamp switch ...................................................................................................... 3-27
Lamp ................................................................................................................. 3-27
N-State Part ...................................................................................................... 3-28
Bar Meter .......................................................................................................... 3-30
Circle Meter ...................................................................................................... 3-33
Fan Meter ......................................................................................................... 3-36
3-3 Setting Device List ..................................................................................3-39
Displaying Setting Device List ..........................................................................3-39
Batch Replacement of Setting Devices ............................................................3-40
3-4 Tool ..........................................................................................................3-41
Read Device Comments from a File ................................................................3-41
Read Import Support Information .....................................................................3-43
What is import support information? ................................................................. 3-43
Import support information reading procedure ................................................. 3-44
Assigning import supprot information ............................................................... 3-46
Clearing import support information ................................................................. 3-47
Setting Up Protection .......................................................................................3-48
Set up protection .............................................................................................. 3-48
Cancelling setting protection ............................................................................ 3-49
3-5 Option ......................................................................................................3-50
Create Comments ............................................................................................3-50
Switching Setting .............................................................................................. 3-50
Contents of Comments ..................................................................................... 3-50
Displaying All Comments .................................................................................. 3-52
Deleting Comments .......................................................................................... 3-52
Add Border .......................................................................................................3-54
Mail Sending Setting ........................................................................................3-55
Alarm System Setting .......................................................................................3-57
PC Presence Detect Relay ...............................................................................3-58
3-6 Error and Communication Status Display ............................................3-59
This section explains the configuration of pages used throughout this manual and the meaning of
symbols.
Chapter title This section explains how to set the basic functions of KV COM+ for Excel.
Different procedure Reference A cell (range) can also be specified at "Object Cell" in the Set Monitor dialog box. Operating procedure
Operation 2 From the menu, select "Add-in" "KV COM+(K)" -> "Set Basic Function (F)" -> "New Monitor (M)".
Different procedure Reference information
corresponding to the
Here are listed items
Click .
3
The Set Monitor screen is displayed.
further enriching the
the explanation of the Click the Set Device tab.
Set a object cell range and also a monitoring device and its display. understanding of the main
procedure 4
text, and the information
Select a device type and enter a device number.
performed
Example erroneously. Be sure
to read them.
* This page is made only for explanation purposes and is different from actual pages of the manual.
With certain exceptions, this manual uses the following terms for explanations.
Term Description
Excel Add-in Program provided to the user as KVComPlus.xla and its functions
Generic name of a program controller system containing the basic unit, the CPU
PLC
unit and other units attached to them. This indicates the entire system.
Personal computer Personal computer
"KV STUDIO" "KV STUDIO Ladder Support Software"
Ladder Program Program created by "KV STUDIO Ladder Support Software"
OLE for Process Control, which is a standard interface based on Microsoft COM/
OPC Server
DCOM to support the development of measuring and control systems
Symbols
This manual uses the following symbols in the explanations of menu items and buttons
Symbol Description
" " • Menu item that can be selected from the menu bar
• Name of a dialog box or item
• Character-marked button at a dialog box to execute or cancel operation
Ctrl Key on the keyboard
Before Use
Before Use 1
This chapter gives an outline of the product and explains the operating
environment, system configuration, and software installation method.
This section gives an outline of KV COM+ for Excel and explains its functions.
Outline
1
KV COM+ for Excel is a software product to handle PLC data by Excel on a Windows personal
Outline and Functions
computer.
The user can read values from a PLC device into Excel cells or write cell values into a PLC device by
easy settings. There is no need to install a complicated communication program.
In addition, data can be processed by combining various functions of Excel.
KV COM+ for Excel enables the user to monitor operation and quality control statuses in real time. In
addition, it is easy to automate documentation about daily reporting, operation management, and
quality control.
KV-7500 KV-SIR32XT
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Example of application
Real time trend graph
Before Use
Alarm display
Rearrangement
management can be
realized easily on Excel.
Pareto chart
Fault occurrence is
monitored and displayed
as a Pareto chart.
1
Outline and Functions
KV simulator linkage
KV STUDIO simulator
mode
Before Use
Functions
Monitor function
At the occurrence of a trigger (that can be set by
time period, time, device, or button), the PLC
1
device value is read into a set cell. It is also
REALTIME
Logic Controller
OUT
CARD
V0+
MENU ENTER I0+
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input.
COM
CARD SW V1+
I1+
CH1
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USB COM
V2+
Write
I2+
LINK V3+
I3+
CH3
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IN OUT
EtherNet/IP™
Example of use
• Checking the current value of measurement data
• Checking and setting the production output
"Monitor" (Page 2-28)
Logging function
At the occurrence of a trigger, a PLC device value is
recorded in a set cell range. This is repeated for
history display. For logging, even devices KV-7500 KV-SIR32XT KV-SAD04
Read
connected to different destinations, of different
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IN
REALTIME OUT
Example of use
• Collecting measurement data
• Saving quality data
"Logging" (Page 2-40)
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program.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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IN
REALTIME OUT
Logic Controller
CARD
V0+
MENU ENTER I0+
CH0
0-
COM
CARD SW V1+
I1+
CH1
Example of use
1-
USB COM
V2+
I2+
CH2
2-
COM
LINK V3+
I3+
CH3
Example of use
• Collecting measurement data
• Saving quality data
"Real time logging" (Page 2-53)
Alarm function
Registered alarm devices are monitored and the number of alarms, the accumulated time of alarms,
and messages set to the devices are displayed.
The current alarm status and the alarm history can be checked.
Example of use
• Real-time Alarm Monitoring and Alarm History
• Pareto chart
Example of application
"Alarm" (Page 2-84)
Before Use
Extended functions
"Extended Function Setting" (Page 3-2)
This section explains the operating environment and system configuration of KV COM+ for Excel.
Operating environment
1
* The interface important for your computer differs depending on the form of connection.
Operating Environment and System Configuration
If your computer has no RS-422A port, attach an RS-232C/RS-422A converter to an RS-232C port.
Operating environment
The following environment is needed to operate KV COM+ for Excel.
Check that your system satisfies the requirements and has necessary equipment.
Supported personal computer
Personal computer with RS-232C or USB interface where Windows XP, 2000, 7, 8, 10 or Vista is
preinstalled
* KV COM+ for Excel version 1.3 or later will not run on Windows 2000.
CD-ROM drive
CPU
Windows XP/2000: Pentium 800MHz or higher (Pentium 1GHz or higher recommended)
Windows 10/8/7/Vista: Processor recommended by Microsoft Corporation.
Memory capacity
Windows XP/2000: 256MB or greater extended memory (512MB or more recommended)
Windows 10/8/7/Vista: Memory recommended by Microsoft Corporation.
Applicable OS
• Windows XP
• Windows 2000 (SP3 or more)
• Windows Vista (Not included 64-bit version)
• Windows 7, Windows 8 (including 8.1)
• Windows 10
(English OS only)
Supported language
Microsoft Office Excel 2013/2010/2007/2003/2002/2000 (Excluding Microsoft Office Excel 2013/2010
64-bit edition)
Hard disk space
200MB or more
<<PLC>>
KV COM+ for Excel supports the following PLCs:
• KV-7500 KV Nano Series
• KV-7300 KV-N14**
• KV-5500 KV-N24**
• KV-5000 KV-N40**
• KV-3000 KV-N60**
• KV-1000 KV-NC32T
• KV-700/700+M
• KV Nano Series
<<OPC server>>
KV COM+ for Excel is ensured to run on the following OPC server:
FA-Server5.0/4.0 (by Roboticsware, Inc.)
The OPC server enables communication with all PLCs supported by the server.
Point The KV Nano Series is compatible with KV COM+ for Excel version 1.10 or later, and
the KV-7000 Series is compatible with version 1.30 or later. Editing and communication
cannot be started on versions of KV COM+ for Excel which are not compatible.
Before Use
System configuration
KV-PU1 KV-7500 KV-SIR32XT
POWER
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
1
IN
REALTIME OUT
Logic Controller
CARD
MENU ENTER
CARD SW
PULL
USB USB
Serial LINK
Ethernet※1
IN OUT
EtherNet/IP™
Ethernet※1
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IN IN
REALTIME REALTIME
EtherNet/IP
OUT OUT
BlueTooth CARD
MENU
Logic Controller
ENTER
CARD
MENU
Logic Controller
ENTER
CARD SW CARD SW
PULL PULL
USB USB
LINK LINK
NS NS
IN OUT IN OUT
EtherNet/IP™ EtherNet/IP™
OPC Server
KV-7500/5500/EP21V Routing setting (EtherNet/IP)
KV-NC1EP(KV Nano Series) KV-7500/5500/EP21V
KV-NC1EP(KV Nano Series)
USB Serial
Serial Ethernet※1※2
KV-PU1 KV-7500 KV-SIR32XT
POWER
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Ethernet※1
IN
LM21V CARD
REALTIME
Logic Controller
OUT
MENU ENTER
CARD SW
PULL
USB
LINK
NS
IN OUT
EtherNet/IP™
VT5/VT3 series
Routing setting (VT/DT)
Serial KV-7300/3000/1000/700/L21V
KV Nano Series
Ethernet KV-7500/5500/5000/LE21V/EP21V
KV-NC1EP(KV Nano Series)
LM21V KV-LM21V
*1 Use an STP/UTP cross cable when directly connecting the PLC and computer (excluding the KV-7500).
Either a cross cable or a straight cable can be used when using the KV-7500 or using an ethernet switch
with an Auto MDI/MDI-X switching function.
*2 Required when a VT STUDIO Ver. 4.75 or later system program is transferred to the VT5/VT3 series.
Cannot be connected when using the DT series.
This section explains how to install and uninstall KV COM+ for Excel.
KV COM+ for Excel can be installed on a hard disk only. The install-to hard disk must have space of
200M bytes. If there is not enough space, create space in advance.
USB port
For USB connection to each device, have a USB port ready on your computer. For the setup, refer to
the manual of your personal computer. For USB connection, the USB driver of the device to be
connected is necessary.
"Appendices 1 Installing the USB Driver" (Page App-2)
Ethernet port
For Ethernet connection to each device, have an Ethernet port ready on your computer. For the setup,
refer to the manual of your personal computer or consult the network administrator.
Bluetooth
For Bluetooth connection to each device, have the Bluetooth function of your computer or a Bluetooth
adapter ready to use. For the setup, refer to the manual of your personal computer
Before Use
Installing KV COM+ for Excel
To install KV COM+ for Excel in a Windows Vista computer of the following drive configuration, follow
1
the procedure below.
Software Installation
Point
• Before starting installation, terminate all other software programs now running.
If an anti-virus program is running, extra time may be necessary for installation.
• For installation, log in to your computer as a user authorized to modify the system, such
as a computer administrator.
2 Load the KV COM+ for Excel Install CD on the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
KV COM+ for Excel The CD runs automatically (auto execution). After the installation program starts up
automatically, go to Step 5.
5
Before Use
A progress bar is displayed and the computer starts preparation for setup.
1
Software Installation
6 When the following screen is displayed, click [Next] to start setup or [Cancel] to cancel startup.
7 When the following screen is displayed, read the user license agreement, check "I accept the
terms in the License Agreement", and click [Next].
Before Use
Enter the User Name, Organization, and Serial Number and click [Next].
For the serial number, see "License Certificate" enclosed in the package.
Software Installation
9 Check the names of the install drive and folder (directory).
The default install folder is "C:\Program Files\KEYENCE\KVComPlus". If there is no need to change the
folder, click [Next (N)].
To change the install folder, click [Change] and specify a drive and a folder (directory).
10 When the following screen is displayed, click [Install] to start installation or [Cancel] to cancel
installation.
1
Software Installation
Before Use
Uninstall KV COM+ for Excel
To uninstall KV COM+ for Excel from your computer, follow the procedure below.
Point
If KV COM+ for Excel is added in, invalidate its registration before uninstallation.
1
Software Installation
"Deactivate the registration of KV COM+ for Excel." (Page 2-14)
Point
For uninstallation, log in to your computer as a user authorized to modify the system, such
as a computer administrator.
4
Before Use
1
Software Installation
5 Click [Yes].
The uninstall program starts up and KEYENCE KV COM+ for Excel will be deleted.
Before Use
When using KV COM+ for Excel, be sure to read the notes given below.
Notes on Use
Note during communication
If a connected device is turned off or its connection cable is disconnected during communication, a
communication error will occur. Avoid such operations until the end of communication.
Note on use
When using KV COM+ for Excel, give the user "Power User" or greater privilege.
Reference For other notes on KV COM+ for Excel, see "Appendices 6 Notes List" (Page App-
21).
MEMO
1
Notes on Use
Basics
Basics 2
This chapter explains the operation flow, the Excel book configuration, the
items of the menu list, and various setting methods.
Setting destination
"Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Connection destination setting (S)"/
( Page 2-15)
Connecting equipment
Starting communication
Basics
Start KV COM+ for Excel
"Start" button -> "All Programs" -> "KEYENCE Applications" -> "KV COM+ for
Excel" ( Page 2-11)
2
Point Even when you directly click on a book containing settings of KV COM+
Operation Flow
for Excel, KV COM+ for Excel will not start automatically. KV COM+ for
Excel requires a registration of an add-ins to enable automatic startup
when such a book is opened. ( Page 2-12)
Opening a book
Connecting equipment
Start communication
2
Operating Environment and System Configuration
Monitor setting
"2-5 Connection Destination Setting" (Page 2-15) "2-7 Trigger Setting" (Page 2-103)
Setting a Destination
The connection destination is a unique name given to connection conditions for combination of a model
Basics
of equipment and personal computer. Once a connection destination is created, there is no need to set
a connection target for each function. Connection destination settings can be shared between functions
and saved as the connection destination list for each Excel book.
"2-5 Connection Destination Setting" (Page 2-15)
KV-7500 KV-SIR32XT
2
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IN
MENU ENTER
IP Address: 192.168.1.10
LINK
NS
IN OUT
EtherNet/IP™
Trigger setting
Period
Set timing by time period.
Example Every second
Time
Set timing by time or time range.
Example Every hour on the half hour
Device
Set timing by bit device's rising edge (), falling edge () both edges () ON or OFF.
Example of Relay (R) 1000
Button
Create and set a button that can be clicked on Excel.
Example Write Setting button
Combination
Combine and set two of the triggers above. (AND/OR)
Example Every 10 seconds when Relay (R) 1001 is ON
"2-7 Trigger Setting" (Page 2-103)
KV COM+
2
Menu List
Reference
Item Function Page
Start
Start communication with connected equipment. 2-136
communication
Stop
Stop communication with connected equipment. 2-136
communication
Start tracing.
Start tracing 2-63
(Not grayed out even during real time logging)
Stop tracing.
Stop tracing 2-63
(Not grayed out even during real time logging)
Open a submenu to edit cells in which basic functions are already
Edit 2-129
set.
Basic function
Open a submenu to create or modify basic functions. 2-28
setting
Extended function
Open a submenu for extended functions. 3-2
setting
Parts
Open a submenu for parts such as switches and lamps. 2-8
configuration
Trigger setting Open the trigger setting window. 2-104
Connection
Open the connection destination setting window. 2-16
destination setting
Setting device list Open the setting device list window. -
Tools Open a submenu for tools. 3-41
Option Open a submenu for options. 3-50
User's Manual Open the user's manual. -
Version
Display the version information of KV COM+ for Excel. 2-9
information
Point
When settings are protected, no menu items except "Start communication", "Stop
Communication", "Start tracing", "Stop tracing", "Version information", "User's manual"
and "Tool" are displayed.
"Setting Up Protection" (Page 3-48)
Edit
Basics
2
Menu List
Reference
Item Function
Page
Cut setting Cut settings of cells in a selected range. 2-129
Copy setting Copy settings of cells in a selected range. 2-131
Paste setting Paste settings of cells in a selected range. 2-129
Delete setting Delete settings of cells in a selected range. 2-132
Select all monitor settings Select all monitor settings on a sheet. 2-133
Select all log settings Select all logging settings on a sheet. 2-133
Select all real time log settings Select all real time logging settings on a sheet. 2-134
Select all data folder settings Select all data folder settings on a sheet. 2-134
Select all alarm settings Select all alarm settings on a sheet. 2-135
Point
The menu items above are not displayed when settings are protected.
Reference
Item Function
Page
New monitor Set new monitor. 2-31
New logging Set new logging. 2-43
New real time log Set new real time logging. 2-57
New data folder Set a new data folder. 2-71
New alarm Set a new alarm. 2-94
Modify monitor, logging, real time logging, data folder
Change setting 2-100
and alarm settings.
Point
The menu items above are not displayed when settings are protected.
2 Item Function
Reference
Page
Auto save setting Set the auto save function. 3-2
Menu List
Point
The above menu items are not displayed when settings are protected.
Parts configuration
Reference
Item Function
Page
Switch Arrange a switch. 3-26
Lamp switch Arrange a lamp switch. 3-27
Lamp Arrange a lamp. 3-27
N status lamp Arrange an N-state lamp. 3-28
Bar meter Arrange a bar-type meter. 3-30
3-33
Circle meter/fan meter Arrange a Circle and fan meter.
3-36
Reference
Item Function
Page
Setting Device List Display the setting device list window. 3-39
Tool
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Reference
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Item Function
Page
Menu List
Read device comments Display the read device comments window. 3-41
Read import support
Display the import support information window. 3-44
information
Clear import support
Display the cleat import support Information window. 3-47
information
Setting protection Protect the setting of each function. 3-48
Point
For the contents of display when settings are protected, see "Setting Up Protection"
(Page 3-48).
Option
Reference
Item Function
Page
Set whether or not to create comment at the setting of
Create comments 3-50
basic functions.
Set whether or not to rule line at the setting of basic
Add border 3-54
functions.
Mail server setting Display the mail server setting window. 3-55
Alarm system setting Set an alarm device or message. 3-57
PC presence detect relay Display the PC presence detect relay setting window. 3-58
Point
The menu items above are not displayed when settings are protected.
Version information
Item Function
Version information Display the version information window.
Right-click Menus
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Menu List
Reference
Item Function
Page
Cut setting Cut settings of cells in a selected range. 2-129
Copy setting Copy settings of cells in a selected range. 2-131
Paste setting Paste settings of cells in a selected range. 2-131
Delete setting Delete settings of cells in a selected range. 2-132
New monitor Set new monitor. 2-31
New logging Set new logging. 2-43
New real time log Set new real time logging. 2-57
New data folder Set a new data folder. 2-71
New alarm Set a new alarm. 2-94
Modify monitor, logging, real time logging, data folder
Change setting 2-100
and alarm settings.
Point
When settings are protected, the menu of KV COM+ for Excel is not displayed at all.
Basics
1 Select "Start" -> "All Programs" -> "KEYENCE Applications" -> "KV COM+ for Excel" in this
order. 2
Different procedure
Point
<About Excel macro warning>
Excel has a programming function called macros. When a file is read, a warning window
about macros is displayed. Since KV COM+ for Excel is not a program contradicting the
warning, click "Enable Macros" to execute the program. If "Disable Macros" is selected, KV
COM+ for Excel cannot be executed.
At some security level of Excel, the warning dialog box may not be displayed and the KV
COM+ for Excel cannot be activated. In that case, open Security Center from Options of
Excel and check the macro level.
Reference The first activation of KV COM+ for Excel after installation may take time if anti-virus
software is active.
Different procedure
Create a shortcut to the "KVComPlus.xla" file and copy it into the "XLSTART" folder of Excel.
1 Start Excel.
3 Click "Browse".
The "Browse file" window is displayed.
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2
6 Click the "KV COM+ for Excel" check box to check it.
7 Click "OK".
The display returns to the Excel window. The KV COM+ for Excel menu is displayed.
Set "Manage" at the bottom to "Excel Add-ins" and click "Go (G)".
2
Activation and Termination
2 Click the "KV COM+ for Excel check box" to clear it.
3 Click "OK".
The display returns to the Excel window. The menu of KV COM+ for Excel is not displayed.
The connection destination is a unique name given to connection conditions for combination of a model
Basics
of equipment and personal computer. Once a connection destination is created, there is no need to set
a connection target for each function. Connection destination settings can be shared between functions
and saved as the connection destination list for each Excel book.
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Point
The KV Nano Series is compatible with KV COM+ for Excel version 1.10 or later, and the
KV-7000 Series is compatible with version 1.30 or later. Editing and communication cannot
be started on versions of KV COM+ for Excel which are not compatible.
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Connection destination setting (S)".
Basics
2
Connection Destination Setting
Item Contents
Destination List A list of connection destination settings is displayed.
Add Add a new connection destination.
Change Change connection destination settings.
Delete Delete a connection destination.
Import Read a connection destination from a file.
Export Write a connection destination into a file.
2 Click "Add".
The "Add Connection" window is displayed.
Item Contents
Connection Enter a connection destination name.
Target PLC Select a model to connect.
Communication path Select a connection destination method.
Set the destination equipment to KV STUDIO Simulator
Connect to KV STUDIO Simulator mode
mode.
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4 Click the " " button at "Target PLC".
A connection model list is displayed. 2
8 If "Ethernet (E)", "Serial (S)" or "Bluetooth (H)" is selected as the connection mode, set connection
setting.
Ethernet (E)
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2
Connection Destination Setting
Name Explanation
IP address Enter the IP address assigned to the destination equipment.
Port No. Enter the port number assigned to the destination equipment.
Serial (S)
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2
Point
For simultaneous communication with KV STUDIO, set the same machine No. as KV
STUDIO.
Bluetooth (H)
Point
Depending on the Bluetooth drive installed in your computer, Bluetooth communication
may not be possible unless Excel is run with Administrator rights.
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USB
There is no item to set.
2
Route setting
Connection Destination Setting
9 Click "OK".
The destination is added to the "Connection destination list".
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Connection destination setting (S)".
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Displays the "Connection" window.
3 Click "Change".
The "Edit connection destination" dialog box is displayed.
5 Click "OK".
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Connection destination setting (S)".
Basics
2
Connection Destination Setting
3 Click "Delete".
The "ConnectionDelete" dialog box is displayed.
4 Click "Yes".
Point
The connection destination used by each function cannot be deleted.
By saving connection destination settings in a file, you can use them again when creating another book.
Basics
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Set destination setting (S)".
Displays the "Connection" window.
2
The "Save as type" is the connection destination list file (*.ali) only.
Point
Whether the "Connect to KV STUDIO Simulator mode" has been checked when setting the
simulator, and the OPC server settings are not saved in the connection settings file.
By reading destination settings from a file, you can appropriate settings created in another book.
Basics
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Connection destination setting (S)".
2 Click "Import".
The "Open" window is displayed.
The "file type" is the connection destination list file (*.ali) only.
Basics
You can set up communication with the KV STUDIO Simulator.
For details about the KV STUDIO Simulator, refer to "KV STUDIO User's Manual".
2
The same monitoring and logging operations as for PLC are possible to the devices activated in the KV
KV STUDIO
Simulator mode
Example of use
• Verifying the operation of a created program
Point
The Simulator cannot be set as a connection destination of the real time logging function.
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Connection destination setting (S)".
Displays the "Connection" window.
2 Click "Add".
The "Add Connection" window is displayed.
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2
Connection Destination Setting
5 Click "OK".
The Connection is added to the "Connection destination list".
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Since the same communication path as PLC can be used, the communications from both KV STUDIO
and KV COM+ for Excel in the personal computer can be set up through a single USB cable.
* Simultaneous communication has become available from KV STUDIO Ver.5.5.
* If you start up KV STUDIO with Administrator rights in Windows 10/8/7 or Vista, you must also start up
KV COM+ with Administrator rights to enable connection.
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Personal computer
USB PLC
KV COM+
Monitor
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At the occurrence of a trigger event (that can be set by time period, time, device or button), the PLC
2 device value is read into a set cell. It is also possible to write a cell value into a PLC device at the
occurrence of a trigger event or at the confirmation of input. The display format (decimal, hexadecimal,
binary, BCD or floating-point real number) for read into a cell can be selected to easily create a monitor
Setting Basic Functions
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Example of use
• Checking the current value of measurement data
• Checking and setting the production output
Device setting
Basics
Set a target cell range and also a monitoring device and its display.
2
Open the cell specification window.
Monitor
Logging
Data Folder
Alarm
Change setting
Reference
Item Contents
Page
Target cell Specify a cell to set monitor. 2-31
When this is checked, the device number is set
Device increment incrementally. (Only when there is more than one target 2-32
cell)
Specify the priority direction of device number
Direction incrementation. (Only when there is more than one target 2-32
cell)
Connection Select a connection destination. 2-32
Target device Set the type and number of the target device. 2-33
When this is checked, a target device can be selected by
Use device comments 2-33
device comments.
Display device name Select a device name display position. 2-33
Display format Select a device value display format. 2-34
Setting Operation
Set an operation mode and a trigger.
Basics
2
Setting Basic Functions
Reference
Item Contents
Page
Read Read data. 2-35
Operation
Write Write data. 2-35
mode
Read/Write Read and write data. 2-35
Read Set a data read trigger. 2-36
Trigger
Write Set a data write trigger. 2-36
When this is checked, an update of a cell value (when a
value is typed in and the Enter key is pressed, a value is
Write when determined changed or a value is recalculated) shall be set as a 2-36
trigger. This can be set only when the "Write" mode is
selected.
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Reference A cell (range) can also be specified at "Target Cell" in the "Monitor setting" dialog box.
2 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Basic function setting (F)" -> "New
monitor (M)".
Different procedure
2
Logging
Data Folder
Alarm
Change setting
When the cell specification button is pressed, the window below is displayed. You can specify a target
cell range by mouse dragging.
5 If more than one cell is specified at "Target cell", set "Device increment" and "Direction".
Basics
• Device increment
When this is checked, the device number is set incrementally (+ 1).
This can be set only when more than one cell is specified at "Target cell". This is checked by default.
2 • Direction
Specify the priority direction of device number incrementation.
Setting Basic Functions
This can be set only when more than one cell is specified at "Target cell". The default is "Vert".
6 Select a "Connection".
After adding or changing a connection destination, specify the connection destination to use and click
"Select".
"2-5 Connection Destination Setting" (Page 2-15)
Basics
The "Select device" window explains the device input range, etc.
Logging
Item Contents
None Do not write a device name into a cell.
Above Write a device name into the cell above the set one.
Below Write a device name into the cell below the set one.
Left Write a device name into the cell on the left of the set one.
Right Write a device name into the cell on the right of the set one.
Point
When "Target cell" is specified by a range, the settable items are limited.
Example
If a cell range is specified in the column direction, "Above" and "Below" cannot be set.
9 Select a display format and make necessary settings for the format.
Basics
Point
The setting items differ depending on the selected device and display format.
2 Bit Device
The following items can be selected:
Setting Basic Functions
Example
Item Contents
of display
0/1 Display the device status as 0 (OFF) or 1 (ON). 1
Character Display the device status by a predetermined character string.
Stop
String Character strings for ON and OFF can be set.
Word Device
The following items can be selected:
Example of
Item Contents
display
Unsigned Binary Data length: One or two words (Unsigned decimal) 1234
Signed Binary Data length: One or two words (Signed decimal) - 3568
HEX Data length: One or two words (Hexadecimal) AB5E
BCD Data length: One or two words 7865
Binary Data length: One or two words 10001001
Floating-point Real Number Data length: Two words fixed 12.584
Character String (Shift JIS) Data length: 1 to 64 words AB
Example
Character string data stored to indicate ABCD on cells
Word 1 Word 2 Word 3 Word 4
Upper Lower Upper Lower Upper Lower Upper Lower
Standard A B C D — — — —
Upper/Lower B A D C — — — —
Upper only A ** B ** C ** D **
Lower only ** A ** B ** C ** D
Point
When "Device increment" is checked, the device number is set incrementally according to
"Word Length". If two cells are selected and "Target device" is set to DM00000 and "Data
Length" to two words, for example, "Target device" becomes DM00002.
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10 Click the "Operation setting" tag.
Set an operation mode and a trigger. 2
Logging
Data Folder
Alarm
12 Setting a Trigger
Items requiring setting differ depending on the selected operation mode.
Write when
Operation mode Read trigger Write trigger
determined
Basics
* In the "write" mode, either "Write Trigger" or "Write when determined" needs to be set.
Setting Basic Functions
Click "Trigger setting" to display the "Trigger list" window for trigger setting.
13 Click "OK".
The monitor function is set to the target cell.
Basics
2
Logging
Reference If a target cell range is overlapping with another setting area, an overwrite confirmation Real time Logging
Data Folder
dialog box is displayed.
Alarm
Change setting
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Setting device list(V)".
Basics
2
Setting Basic Functions
Notes
• No setting is possible during communication.
• For setting, at least one connection destination needs to be set.
Basics
"2-5 Connection Destination Setting" (Page 2-15)
• When a cell is being edited, none of setting windows can be opened.
• To modify an existing setting, use the change setting function.
"Change Settings" (Page 2-100) 2
• If a new real time logging setting is created when such an object as a graph is selected, the target or
• If the actual communication period is longer than the set monitor trigger period, cell data is updated Logging
• If the target device is a bit device and the display format is character string, a set character string Data Folder
cannot be written into the PLC. Be sure to enter "0" or "1". Alarm
• Even if a value is written into a device that cannot be written into or a device always written into by a Change setting
Logging
At the occurrence of a trigger event, a PLC device value is recorded in a set cell range. This is repeated
Basics
for history display. For logging, even devices connected to different connection destinations, of different
types, or not continuous can be registered. The operability of the logging function can be enhanced by
setting logging start, stop and trigger clearance. Operation after logging can be selected from seven
2 types (scroll, worksheet movement, clear, overwrite, exit, clear after printing and clear after saving).
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Example of use
• Collecting measurement data
• Saving quality data
Device setting
Basics
Set a logging device and its display.
Alarm
Change setting
Reference
Item Contents
Page
Log device list Display a list of set logging devices. 2-43
Connection Set a connection destination. 2-44
Target device Set the type and number of an object device. 2-44
When this is checked, a target device can be selected by
Use device comments 2-44
device comments read in advance.
For addition, set the number of devices to add by serial
Created quantity 2-45
number.
Display format Set the logging device display format. 2-45
Operation setting
Click the starting cell, the count of logging data, and each trigger.
Basics
Reference
Item Contents
Page
Logging direction Select Vertical or Horizontal for the logging direction. 2-47
Specify the top-left corner cell of the cell range where logging is to
Starting cell 2-47
be set.
Target cell range Set a range of cells to log. 2-47
Number of data Set a data count to log. 2-47
Log trigger Set a trigger to log. 2-48
When this is checked, log data is cleared at the occurrence of a
Execute clear 2-48
clear trigger event.
Clear trigger Set a trigger to clear log data. 2-48
When the check is cleared, the logging period can be determined by
Always execute 2-48
a trigger.
Start trigger Set a trigger to start logging. 2-48
Stop trigger Set a trigger to stop logging. 2-48
Processing after Set the processing after logging until the end of the target cell
2-49
complete range.
Notify the PLC of the completion of writing a value after a trigger
Complete flag 2-50
event occurs.
Information
Select information to add. 2-50
addition
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Point
The cell range can be selected within the number of columns. Range selection in the row
direction is not reflected.
2
Reference The starting cell can also be specified at "Starting cell" in the "Logging setting" dialog box.
• Click .
• Open the right-click menu and click "New logging".
• Press the Ctrl, Shift, and L keys.
Monitor
Logging
The logging setting dialog box is displayed.
Real time Logging
Change setting
4 Select "Connection".
2
Setting Basic Functions
After adding or modifying a destination, specify a destination to use and click "Select".
"2-5 Connection Destination Setting" (Page 2-15)
Point
To use this function, device comments should be read in advance.
"Read Device Comments from a File" (Page 3-41)
6 Enter the number of devices to add by serial numbers into "Created quantity".
Example
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When DM00000 to DM00004 are set, "Created quantity" becomes "5".
When only DM00000 is set, "Created quantity" becomes "1".
2
Point
Any setting here is valid for new addition only.
Point
The setting items differ depending on the selected device and display format.
Monitor
Logging
Bit Device
Real time Logging
The following items can be selected:
Data Folder
Example
Item Contents Alarm
of display Change setting
Word Device
The following items can be selected:
Example
Item Contents
of display
Unsigned Binary Data length: One or two words (Unsigned decimal) 1234
Signed Binary Data length: One or two words (Signed decimal) - 3568
HEX Data length: One or two words (Hexadecimal) AB5E
BCD Data length: One or two words 7865
Binary Data length: One or two words 10001001
Floating-point Real Number Data length: Two words fixed 12.584
Character String (Shift JIS) Data length: 1 to 64 words AB
Example
Character string data stored to indicate ABCD on cells
Word 1 Word 2 Word 3 Word 4
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Point
When "Device increment" is checked, the device number increments according to "Word
Length". If two cells are selected and "Target device" is set to DM00000 and data length to
two words, for example, "Target device" becomes DM00002.
8 Click "Add".
The set device is added to the Device List.
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Device Name Device Name Data
Logging Direction
Data
2
12 Click the cell specification button and specify "Starting cell" at the top-left corner of the cell
range to set by using the mouse. Direct input is also possible.
Logging
When the cell specification button is pressed, the window below is displayed. You can specify "Starting
Real time Logging
cell" and "Target cell range" by mouse dragging.
Data Folder
Alarm
Change setting
The target cell range is determined by the number of logging devices and the "Number of data".
Click "Trigger setting" to display the "Trigger list" window for trigger setting.
Basics
2
Setting Basic Functions
15 To clear logging data by a trigger, check "Execute clear" and set "Clear trigger".
When "Clear" is checked, the contents of the target cell range are cleared at the occurrence of a trigger
event.
Set "Clear trigger" in the same way as "Log trigger".
16 To specify a period of logging by a trigger, clear "Always execute" and set "Start trigger" and
"Stop trigger".
When "Always execute" is cleared, logging can be started and stopped at the occurrence of a trigger
event. Set "Start trigger" and "Stop trigger" in the same way as "Log trigger".
17 At "Processing after complete", set the processing after logging until the end of the target cell
range.
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Scroll 2
Old data is shifted one by one and new data is inserted into the last row or column.
Data Folder
Point Alarm
• On the new sheet, only settings about logging are created and other cell values or
Change setting
formats are not copied.
• If there is already a sheet of the same name, data is overwritten on cells in the logging
range.
Clear
Logging data is cleared and logging starts again from the first row or column.
Overwrite
Logging data is maintained and logging starts again from the first row or column.
Exit
Logging is finished. Logging data is not cleared.
Clear after printing
After a sheet with logging settings is printed, logging data is cleared.
Logging starts again from the first row or column.
Clear after saving
After saving, logging data is cleared and logging starts again from the first.
Click "Save options" and set saving.
Item Contents
File Name Enter a storage file name.
Storage Folder Set a storage folder.
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2 Point
At the setting of logging, "Save option" is set by each logging function. The extended
Setting Basic Functions
Reference For details about each setting item, see "Auto save setting" (Page 3-2).
Date
When this is checked, a trigger event occurrence date recording column (row) is created on the left
side of (above) "Target cell range".
If this is set together with "Time", the column (row) is created on the left side of (above) the time.
This is not checked in default.
Time
When this is checked, a trigger event occurrence time recording column (row) is created on the left
side of (above) "Target cell range".
If this is set together with "Date", the column (row) is created on the right side of (below) the date.
This is not checked in default.
Item display
When this is checked, a device name row (column) is created on the left side of (above) "Target cell
range".
When the above Date and Time are added, their item labels are displayed.
This is checked in default.
Example
Check all of "Date", "Time", and "Item display".
When "Logging direction" is Vertical When "Logging direction" is Horizontal
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Date Time Device Name Date
Time Data
Data
Device Name 2
20 Click "OK".
The logging function is set to the cells.
Monitor
Logging
Data Folder
Alarm
Change setting
Reference If a target cell is overlapping another setting area, an overwrite confirmation dialog box is
displayed.
Notes
• No setting is possible during communication.
• For setting, at least one connection destination needs to be set.
Basics
• If a new logging setting is created when such an object as a graph is selected, the target or starting
Setting Basic Functions
In logging (Page 2-40), data is collected and managed by Add-ins to Excel. If file access increases the
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CPU load, however, data then may be lost. In real time logging, a temporary increase of computer load
does not cause a data loss because data is collected and managed in a PLC.
Trigger, Device, Logging Start/Stop, Clear Trigger and Operation after Logging can be set in almost the
same way as for Logging (Page 2-40).
Differences from logging
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• Only one destination can be set for each real time logging setting.
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Example of use
• Collecting measurement data
• Saving quality data
Device setting
Basics
Reference
Item Contents
Page
Connection Set a connection destination. 2-58
Log device list Display a list of set logging devices. 2-57
Target device Set the type and number of a target device. 2-58
When this is checked, a target device can be selected by
Use device comments 2-58
device comments read in advance.
For addition, set the number of devices to add by serial
Created quantity 2-58
number.
Display format Set the logging device display format. 2-59
Trigger setting
Select a mode and set each trigger.
Basics
2
Data Folder
Alarm
Operation setting
Click the starting cell, the count of logging data, and each trigger.
Basics
2
Open the trigger setting window.
Setting Basic Functions
Reference
Item Contents
Page
Specify the top-left corner cell of the cell range where logging is to
Starting cell 2-60
be set.
Target cell range Display the cell range where logging is to be set. 2-60
Number of data Set a data count to log. 2-60
When this is checked, log data is cleared at the occurrence of a
Execute clear 2-60
clear trigger event.
Clear trigger Set a trigger to clear log data. 2-60
When the check is cleared, the logging period can be determined by
Always execute 2-61
a trigger.
Start trigger Set a trigger to start logging. 2-61
Stop trigger Set a trigger to stop logging. 2-61
Processing after
Set processing after logging until the end of the target cell range. 2-61
complete
Information
Select information to add. 2-61
addition
1 Select a starting cell or cell range to arrange new real time logging setting.
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Point
The cell range can be selected within the number of columns. Range selection in the row
direction is not reflected.
2
Reference The starting cell can also be specified at "Starting cell" in the "Real time log setting" dialog
2 From the menu, select "Add-ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Basic function setting (F)" -> "New real
time log (R)".
Different procedure
• Click .
• Open the right-click menu and click "New Real time log". Monitor
Logging
Real time log setting dialog box is displayed.
Real time Logging
Alarm
Set a target device for real time logging and its display.
Change setting
2
Setting Basic Functions
After adding or modifying a connection destination, specify the connection destination to use and click
"Select".
"2-5 Connection Destination Setting" (Page 2-15)
Point
To use this function, device comments should be read in advance.
"Read Device Comments from a File" (Page 3-41)
6 Enter the number of devices to add by serial numbers into "Created quantity".
Example
When DM00000 to DM00004 are set "Created quantity" becomes 5.
When only DM00000 is set, "Created quantity" becomes 1.
Point
Any setting here is valid for addition only.
7 Select a display format and make necessary settings for the format.
Basics
Point
The setting items differ depending on the selected device and display format.
Bit Device
The following items can be selected:
2
Example
Data Folder
Alarm
Change setting
11 Click the cell specification button and specify "Starting cell" at the top-left corner of the cell
range to set by using the mouse. Direct input is also possible.
Basics
2 When the cell specification button is pressed, the window below is displayed. You can specify "Starting
cell" and "Target cell range" by mouse dragging.
Setting Basic Functions
The target cell range is determined by the number of logging devices and the "Number of data".
13 To clear logging data by a trigger, check "Execute clear" and set the "Clear trigger" settings.
Click "Trigger setting" to display the "Trigger list" window for trigger setting.
14 When specifying a period of logging by a trigger, clear "Always execute" and set "Start trigger"
and "Stop trigger".
Basics
When "Always execute" is cleared, logging can be started or stopped at the occurrence of a trigger
event.
Set "Start trigger" and "Stop trigger" in the same way as "Log trigger".
2
15 In "Processing after complete", set the processing after logging until the end of the target cell
Monitor
Reference "Creating New Logging Setting" (Page 2-43) Step 17 Logging
ID
When this is checked, a data ID recording column is created on the left side of "Target cell range".
If this is set together with "Date", "Time" and "PLC trigger", the column is created on the left side of
the Date.
This is checked in default.
Date
When this is checked, a trigger event occurrence date recording column is created on the left side of
"Target cell range".
If this is set together with "ID", "Time" and "PLC trigger", the column is created on the left side of the
Time.
This is not checked in default.
Time
When this is checked, a trigger event occurrence time recording column is created on the left side of
"Target cell range".
If this is set together with "ID", "Date" and "PLC trigger", the column is created on the right side of
the Date.
This is not checked in default.
Item display
When this is checked, a device name row is created above "Target cell range".
When the above "ID", "Date" and "Time" are added, their item labels are displayed.
This is checked in default.
PLC trigger
This can be checked when the Tracing mode is selected at the Select mode.
When this is checked, a column is created on the left side of "Target cell range" where 1 is written
when the PLC trigger is an input data ID.
If this is set together with "ID", "Date", and "Time", the column is created on the right side of the Time.
This is not checked in default.
Point
Real time logging reads the time of the calendar timer on the CPU unit or the base unit and
Basics
adds information to it. The KV-N14** has no calendar timer function, so the date and time is
not read, "--/--/-- --:--:--" is displayed.
18 Select a mode.
• Log mode
Data collected in the PLC from the start of logging until the end is acquired and displayed.
• Tracing mode
Logging data around a PLC trigger is acquired and displayed.
In Tracing mode, set the post-trigger data volume and trigger condition.
Set the volume of data after a trigger (unit: %).
Basics
Select a condition of combining the triggers of
multiple bit devices.
Point Logging
A trigger to select should be set in advance. Real time Logging
Data Folder
Change setting
The real time logging function is set in the cell.
Reference If start trace trigger and stop trace trigger are not set at Step 14, tracing should be started
and stopped manually.
Starting Tracing
From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Start tracing (R)".
Different procedure (Click ( ).
Stopping Tracing
From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Stop tracing (P)".
Different procedure (Click ( ).
Point
If tracing is started or stopped manually, all of the settings for real time logging are started
or stopped.
Notes
• No setting is possible during communication.
• For setting, at least one connection destination needs to be set.
Basics
• If a new real time logging setting is created when such an object as a graph is created, the target or
Setting Basic Functions
Data folder
At the occurrence of a trigger event, values can be written from a pre-registered cell range into a PLC
Basics
device at a time. This makes rearrangement easy. It is also possible to read values from a PLC device
into a specified cell range at a time and register it as a record. This reduces the number of PLC internal
devices, the load on a ladder program and man-hour for the program creation. Specify the record for
reading or writing by record number or record comments.
2
Read
KV-7500 KV-SIR32XT KV-SAD04
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
IN
Record Number 1 2 3
REALTIME
Logic Controller
OUT
CARD
MENU ENTER
CH0
V0+
I0+
Comment FR234 MN521 AH321
0-
COM
CARD SW
CH1
V1+
I1+
1-
Temperature 27 52 48
USB COM
CH2
V2+
I2+
2-
Amount of Feed 150 1200 230 Monitor
COM
LINK V3+
I3+ Product Count 2000 1500 2500 Logging
CH3
3-
COM
NS
IN OUT
EtherNet/IP™
Alarm
Setting Write Record Number 3 Change setting
Setting Write Record Comments AH321
Example of use
• Modifying such parameters as motor control point and speed
• Modifying processing conditions
If the value of the "Record No. specifying cell" is other than "0"
2 Data is read into the record of the value specified in the "Record No. specifying cell". Then the
character string of the "Record comments specifying cell" is read as a comment on the record.
If a non-existing record number other than "0" is specified, read is not executed.
Setting Basic Functions
Device setting
Basics
Set a data folder execution device and its display.
Logging
Data Folder
Alarm
Change setting
Reference
Item Contents
Page
Data folder device list A list of set data folder device is displayed. 2-71
Connection Set a connection destination. 2-72
Target device Set the type and number of a target device. 2-72
When this is checked, a target device can be selected by
Use device comments 2-72
device comments read in advance.
For addition, set the number of devices to add by serial
Created quantity 2-73
number.
Display format Set the display format of the data folder device. 2-73
2
Setting Basic Functions
Reference
Item Contents
Page
Connection Set a connection destination. 2-81
Support information Set import support information. 2-81
Display format Set the display format of the data folder device. 2-81
Update import support Display "Read import support information" and read new
2-81
information import support information.
Register all read import support information in the data
Batch Add 2-82
folder device.
Point
For setting by sensor parameters, it is necessary to read import support information.
"Import support information reading procedure" (Page 3-44)
Operation setting
Set the starting cell, the number of record, each trigger and the record No. specification cell.
Basics
Open the cell specification window.
2
Monitor
Logging
Data Folder
Alarm
2
Setting Basic Functions
Reference
Name Explanation
Page
When this is checked, the target device becomes ON at the
Notification completed 2-79
completion of execution.
Connection Set a connection destination to notify of completion. 2-79
Turn the target device OFF at the start of data folder
Reset at the beginning 2-80
execution.
Set the type and number of a completion notification bit
Target device 2-80
device.
When this is checked, a target device can be selected by
Use device comments 2-80
device comments read in advance.
Basics
Reference The starting cell can also be specified at "Starting cell" in the "Data folder setting" dialog
box.
Point
The cell range can be selected within the number of columns. Range selection in the row 2
direction is not reflected.
• Click .
• Open the right-click menu and click "New data folder".
Monitor
The Data folder setting dialog box is displayed.
Logging
Data Folder
Alarm
Change setting
4 Select "Connection".
When adding or changing "Connection", click "Set".
Displays the "Connection" window.
Basics
2
Setting Basic Functions
After adding or changing a connection destination, specify a connection destination to use and click
"Select".
"2-5 Connection Destination Setting" (Page 2-15)
Point
To use this function, device comments should be read in advance.
"Read Device Comments from a File" (Page 3-41)
6 Enter the number of devices to add by serial numbers into "Created quantity".
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Point
Setting here is valid at new creation only.
7 Select a display format and make necessary settings for the format. 2
Bit device
The following items can be selected:
Example Monitor
Item Contents
of display Logging
Word device
The following items can be selected:
Example
Item Contents
of display
Unsigned Binary Data length: One or two words (Unsigned decimal) 1234
Signed Binary Data length: One or two words (Signed decimal) - 3568
HEX Data length: One or two words (Hexadecimal) AB5E
BCD Data length: One or two words 7865
Binary Data length: One or two words 10001001
Floating-point Real
Data length: Two words fixed 12.584
Number
Character String (Shift JIS) Data length: 1 to 64 words AB
Example
Character string data stored to indicate ABCD on cells
Word 1 Word 2 Word 3 Word 4
Basics
Point
When "Device increment" is checked, the device number is set incrementally according to
the setting of "Word Length". If two cells are selected, "Target device" is set to DM00000
and data length to two words, for example, "Target device" of the second cell becomes
DM00002.
8 Click "Add".
The Set device in Data Folder is added to the Device List.
11 At "Direction setting", select either the row or the column direction for device and record
setting.
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12 Click the cell specification button and specify "Starting cell" at the top-left corner of the cell
range to set by using the mouse. Direct input is also possible. 2
When the cell specification button is pressed, the window below is displayed. You can specify "Starting
cell" and "Target cell range" by mouse dragging.
Monitor
Logging
Data Folder
Alarm
Change setting
The target cell range is determined by the number of data folder devices and the number of records.
Operation
2 mode
Data Flow
16 Click the cell specification button and set the "Record No. specifying cell".
Read setting
Set a cell to specify a record number for storing a read device value.
Basics
Write setting
Set a cell to specify a record number for writing into a registered device.
2
Point
• Make sure that the "Record No. specifying cell" does not overlap with the "Target cell
range" or the "Record comments specifying cell".
• Specify the "Record No. specifying cell" on the same sheet as the "Starting cell".
Logging
Reference For the relationship between record No. and record comments, see "About Real time Logging
Data Folder
Specification of Record Number and Record Comments" (Page 2-66).
Alarm
Change setting
Point
• Make sure that the "Record comments specifying cell" does not overlap with the "Target
cell range" or the "Record No. specifying cell".
• Specify the "Record comments specifying cell" on the same sheet as the "Starting cell".
Date
When this is checked, a trigger event occurrence date recording column (row) is created on the right
2
side of (below) "Target cell range".
If this is set together with "Time" and "Operation status", the column (row) is created on the left side
of (above) the Time.
This is not checked by default.
Setting Basic Functions
Time
When this is checked, a trigger event occurrence time recording column (row) is created on the right
side of (below) "Target cell range".
If this is set together with "Date" and "Operation status", the column (row) is created between the
Date and the Operation status.
This is not checked by default.
Operation status
When this is checked, a data execution status recording column (row) is created on the right side of
(below) "Target cell range".
If this is set together with "Date" and "Time", the column (row) is created on the right side of (below)
the Time.
This is not checked by default.
Item Display
When this is checked, a record No. and device name column (row) is created on the left side of
(above) "Target cell range".
When the above Date, Time and Operation status are added, their item labels are displayed.
This is checked by default.
* () indicates the operation when "Direction setting" is set to position the record above.
Example
Check all of "Date", "Time", "Operation status", and "Item display".
Point
"Target cell range" is the range including the cells of the additional information above.
Point
For no notification of completion, clear the "Notification completed" check box and click
Basics
"OK" to finish setting of the data folder.
Logging
Data Folder
Alarm
Change setting
2
Setting Basic Functions
Point
To use this function, device comments should be read in advance.
"Read Device Comments from a File" (Page 3-41)
When "Reset at the beginning" is checked, the "Target device" is turned OFF at the start of data folder
execution.
23 Click "OK".
The data folder function is set to the cell.
Point
If the target cell range is overlapping with another setting area, an overwrite confirmation
dialog box is displayed.
Basics
1 Select a starting cell or cell range to arrange the data folder setting.
Reference The starting cell can also be specified at "Starting cell" in the "Data folder setting" dialog
box. 2
2 From the menu, select "Add-ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Basic function setting (F)" -> "Data folder
(D)".
Different procedure
Monitor
• Click .
Logging
• Open the right-click menu and click "New data folder". Real time Logging
3
Alarm
Check "Set up via sensor parameter". Change setting
If no import support information is set, the "Read import support information" window is displayed.
Select a file and a connection destination and click "Read".
2
Based on import support information, a target device is set on the data folder device list.
Setting Basic Functions
Reference For operation and other settings, see "Creating New Data Folder Setting" (Page 2-
71) Steps 10 to 23.
Notes
• No setting is possible during communication.
• For setting, at least one connection destination needs to be set.
Basics
"2-5 Connection Destination Setting" (Page 2-15)
• When a cell is being edited, none of setting windows can be opened.
• To modify an existing setting, use the change setting function.
"Change Settings" (Page 2-100) 2
• If a new data folder setting is created when an object such as a graph is created, the target or starting
• If the record comments specifying cell is blank when the read data folder is executed with record No. Logging
• Clear the cell of the target record at the start of read data folder execution. Data Folder
• Time displayed in the update date and time column becomes the read start time at read or the write Alarm
• Make sure that the record No. specifying cell, record comments specifying cell, and target cell range
do not overlap.
• Make sure that the record No. specifying cell, record comments specifying cell, and target cell range
are on the same sheet.
• When the display format is floating-point, a conversion error occurs.
• If a result of operation by a mathematical expression is written, the value may not become an integer
because of an operational error and a write error may occur. To solve this problem, add an INT
function.
• If the target device is a bit device and the display format is character string, a set character string
cannot be written into the PLC. Be sure to enter "0" or "1".
• Even if a value is written into a device that cannot be written into or is always written into by a ladder
program, the value written in a cell cannot be updated.
• If a trigger event occurs during data folder execution, data may be lost. To confirm current execution
in the PLC, use the end notification (enabling reset also at the start).
• At the reading of a character string from the record comments specifying cell as a comment on the
record, the displayed character string is read as it is.
Example
When #### is displayed (narrow column width), the record comment is ####.
Alarm
This is a function to monitor the statuses of registered alarm devices and display the alarm count,
Basics
• Log
Setting Basic Functions
• Real time
Only the current alarm is displayed.
The current alarm can be checked by real time.
• Resolution
The statuses of all registered alarm devices are displayed.
Since data can be rearranged automatically in the order of alarm count and accumulated time, this is
useful for Pareto chart creation and other data analysis.
Example of use
• Real time alarm monitoring
• Alarm history
• Pareto chart
Alarm setting
Basics
Make settings about alarm display.
Monitor
Logging
Alarm
Change setting
Reference
Item Contents
Page
Starting cell Specify the top-left corner cell of a cell range for alarm setting. 2-95
Target cell range Display a cell range for alarm setting. 2-95
Connection filter Select a connection destination for alarm display. 2-95
When this is checked, alarm data is cleared at the occurrence of a
Execute clear 2-95
clear trigger event.
Clear trigger Set a trigger to clear alarm data. 2-95
Display mode Select the alarm display mode. 2-96
Sorting condition Select a condition to determine the display order of alarm data. 2-96
Number of data Set the alarm display data count. 2-96
Information addition Select information to add to display data. 2-97
State display form Set the alarm status display format. 2-98
2
Exchange the position of a selected
Setting Basic Functions
alarm device.
Reference
Item Contents
Page
Alarm device list Display a list of set alarm devices. 2-88
Connection Set a connection destination. 2-89
Target device Set the type and number of a target device. 2-89
When this is checked, a target device can be selected by
Use device comments 2-89
device comments read in advance.
For addition, set the number of devices to add by serial
Created quantity 2-90
number.
Alarm condition Select the alarm trigger detection condition. 2-91
Alarm trigger Set the alarm detection trigger. 2-91
Message setting
Set an alarm message.
Basics
Edit a selected alarm message.
Logging
Data Folder
Reference
Item Contents Alarm
Page Change setting
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Option (V)" -> "Alarm system setting (A)".
The "Alarm system setting" window is displayed.
Basics
Different procedure
Click "Set System" on the "Set Alarm" window.
3 Select a "Connection".
Basics
When adding or modifying a "Connection", click "Settings".
Displays the "Connection" window.
After adding or modifying a connection destination, specify the destination to use and click "Select". Logging
Change setting
Point
To use this function, device comments should be read in advance.
"Read Device Comments from a File" (Page 3-41)
5 Enter the number of devices to add by serial numbers into "Created quantity".
Basics
Example
"Created quantity" for setting from 00000 to 00004 is "5".
"Created quantity" for setting 00000 only is "1".
2
Point
Any setting here is valid for addition only.
Setting Basic Functions
6 Click "Add".
The set device is added to the device list.
Reference If "Target device" is set to "Word" for addition, 16 alarms are registered per device to be
created.
Set whether ON or OFF of the device is to be detected as an alarm status and the condition for
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recording as a log. The following items can be selected:
Item Contents
ON Up
An alarm occurs when the device status is ON. This is recorded as a log at the start
of alarm occurrence (device rise) only.
2
Monitor
Click "Trigger setting" to display the "Trigger list" window for trigger setting. Real time Logging
Data Folder
Alarm
Change setting
Reference • By clicking "Read from cell", the contents of the first column in a selected cell range can
be imported as an alarm message. Messages are entered sequentially from the first row
and ones already registered are overwritten.
• By clicking "Export", an alarm message setting can be stored in the following CSV file
format.
(Contents of CSV file)
• When "Import" is clicked, a message is read from a CSV file exported in advance.
Messages are entered sequentially from the first row and ones already registered are
overwritten. Device settings are not imported. Each message is read up to 100
characters. An alarm message exported by "VT STUDIO" can also be imported.
( "image" "VT STUDIO Reference Manual" "8-4 Setting an Alarm System")
Basics
2
Monitor
Logging
Change setting
Reference When a word device is registered, set a message for each bit.
Point
The cell range can be selected within the number of rows. Range selection in the column
direction is not reflected.
2
Reference The starting cell can also be specified at "Starting cell" in the "Alarm setting" dialog box.
Setting Basic Functions
2 From the menu, select "Add-ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Basic function setting (F)" -> Select "New
alarm (A)".
Different procedure
• Click .
• From the right-click menu, select "New alarm (A)".
Reference If the alarm system setting is not complete, click "System setting" to open the "Alarm
system setting" window. After setting, click "OK" to return to the "Alarm setting" window.
"Setting Alarm System" (Page 2-88)
3 Click the cell specification button and specify "Starting cell" at the top-left corner of the cell
range to set by using the mouse. Direct input is also possible.
Basics
Cell specification button
When the cell specification button is pressed, the window below is displayed. You can specify "Starting
cell" and "Target cell range" by mouse dragging.
2
Set "Connection filter" and select a connection destination to display its alarm status. Logging
Data Folder
Alarm
A device registered by alarm system setting can be selected as a connection destination. Change setting
5 To clear alarm data by a trigger, check "Execute clear" and set "Clear trigger".
Reference When clear command is executed, the history data, alarm count, accumulated time and
last alarm date and time are cleared.
Click "Trigger setting" to display the "Trigger list" window for trigger setting.
2
Display mode Function
Setting Basic Functions
Basics
Display mode Default
History Date, Time, Alarm No., Status, Count, Item display 2
Real time Date, Time, Alarm No., Count, Item display
Date
When this is checked, an alarm date column is created on the left side of the alarm message
column. The last alarm date is shown when the display mode is "Real time" or "Resolution".
Time
When this is checked, an alarm time column is created on the left side of the alarm message
column. The last alarm time is shown when the display mode is "Real time" or "Resolution". Monitor
Logging
Alarm No.
Real time Logging
When this is checked, an alarm No. column is created on the left side of the alarm message column.
Data Folder
Example
Check all of "Date", "Time", "Alarm No.", "Destination", "Status", "Count", "Total
Duration", and "Item Display".
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Date Time Alarm No. Destination Alarm Status Count Total Duration
2
Setting Basic Functions
Always created
Point
"Target cell range" is the range including the cells of the above additional information.
Point
Setting at "State display form" is valid only when "Status" of "Information addition" is
checked.
11 Click "OK".
The alarm function is set to the cell.
Reference If a target cell is overlapping with another setting area, an overwrite confirmation dialog
box is displayed.
Notes
• No setting is possible during communication.
• For setting, at least one connection destination needs to be set.
Basics
"2-5 Connection Destination Setting" (Page 2-15)
• Up to 256 alarm settings can be set per book.
• When a cell is being edited, none of setting windows can be opened.
• To modify settings, use the change setting function. 2
"Change Settings" (Page 2-100)
• Values are not updated if the set sheet is protected. Real time Logging
• If a sheet is protected or a book is shared, none of the settings can be executed. Data Folder
• The alarm history, alarm count, accumulated time, and occurrence time are not cleared at the start of Alarm
• If the actual communication period is longer than the set alarm trigger period, an alarm device is
monitored only at every communication period.
• The update period for accumulated time is five seconds.
Change Settings
Point
Logging, data folder or alarm should always be selected with the starting cell.
2 From the menu, select "Add-ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Basic function setting (F)" -> "Change
setting (H)".
Different procedure
• Click .
• Open the right-click menu and click "Change setting".
The setting dialog box of each basic function is displayed.
* For the contents of each setting, see below.
"Monitor" (Page 2-28)
"Logging" (Page 2-40)
"Real time logging" (Page 2-53)
"Data folder" (Page 2-65)
"Alarm" (Page 2-84)
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2
Reference To select all basic functions in a sheet, select "Add-ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Edit (E)" ->
"(Each Basic Function) Select all settings".
Monitor
"Select All Monitor Settings" (Page 2-133)
Logging
"Select All Logging Settings" (Page 2-133)
Real time Logging
"Select All Real Time Log Settings" (Page 2-134) Data Folder
Alarm
"Select All Data Folder Settings" (Page 2-134)
Change setting
"Select All Alarm Settings" (Page 2-135)
2 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Basic function setting (F)" -> "Change
setting (H)".
Different procedure
• Click .
• Open the right-click menu and click "Change setting".
Basics
About Trigger Types
Trigger Setting
Set timing by time cycle.
"Cyclic Trigger" (Page 2-104)
Example
Every second
Time
Set timing by time or time range.
"Time Trigger" (Page 2-107)
Example
Every hour on the half hour
Device
Set timing by the rising edge, falling (), falling edge () both edges () ON, or OFF of bit device.
"Device Trigger" (Page 2-112)
Example
for Relay (R) 1000
Button
Create and set a button that can be clicked on Excel.
"Button Trigger" (Page 2-118)
Example
Write Setting button
Combination
Combine and set two of the triggers above. (AND/OR)
"Combination Trigger" (Page 2-123)
Example
Every 10 seconds when Relay (R) 1001 is ON
Cyclic Trigger
2 Example
When 100 ms is set
Trigger ON
Trigger Setting
Trigger OFF
100msec 100msec 100msec
Start Communication
Different procedure
• Click .
• Click "Trigger setting" at the setting operation of each function.
3 Click "Settings".
The "Trigger setting" window opens.
Basics
2
Trigger Setting
Reference Double-clicking the number at Step 2 opens the "Trigger setting" window.
Name Explanation
Period Set a trigger period.
Comment Enter trigger comments.
Options Open the set up write complete flag window.
Item Contents
msec 10 to 2147483647 milliseconds
sec 1 to 2147483 seconds
min 1 to 35791 minutes
hour 1 to 596 hours
Point
The minimum unit of setting is 10 msec. The actual permissible trigger period differ
depending on the computer performance and load factor, the number of units connected,
the communication settings and the number of devices registered in the book.
7 For the notification of the writing of device value to the PLC, click "Options".
2
The "Set up write complete flag" window is displayed.
Trigger Setting
Item Contents
Connection Select a connection destination.
Settings Open the "Destination list" window.
Reset at the beginning Check this for reset at start.
Target device Select a target device.
Refer to The device selection window opens.
Use device comments When this is checked, a target device can be selected by set comments.
When the "Notify write end" check box is checked, a completion notification device can be set.
Click "OK".
8 Click "Register".
The "Trigger list" window displays registered triggers.
Time Trigger
Basics
This trigger event is generated at specified intervals or in specified time range.
Time
(Edge)
Every condition set time, a function set with this trigger is executed once.
2
Trigger Setting
Example
When 12:30 is set (other item conditions ignored)
Trigger ON
Trigger OFF
12:30
ON (level)
For a condition set time, a function set with this trigger is executed.
Example
When 12:30 is set (other item conditions ignored)
Trigger ON
Trigger OFF
12:30 12:31
The trigger event is generated continuously for one minute from 12:30 every day.
Example
When 30 seconds is set (other item conditions ignored)
Trigger ON
Trigger OFF
30 seconds 31 seconds 30 seconds 31 seconds
The trigger event is generated continuously for one second every minute on the half minute.
Time range
For a set time range, a function set with this trigger is executed.
Example
When 09:00 to 17:00 is set
Trigger ON
Trigger OFF
09:00 17:00
Point
If time ON (level) trigger and time range trigger are set independently to each function, the
trigger events are generated continuously. This increases the computer load. It is
recommended to combine several independent triggers together.
"Combination Trigger" (Page 2-123)
2
Trigger Setting
Different procedure
• Click .
• Click "Trigger setting" at the setting operation of each function.
3 Click "Settings".
The "Trigger setting" window opens.
Basics
Every condition set time, the trigger
event is generated once.
2
For a condition set time, this trigger
Trigger Setting
event is generated continuously.
Name Explanation
Type Select Time or Time range.
Conditions Select the condition of trigger occurrence from (rising edge) and ON (level).
Ignore Check items are not set as conditions.
Comments Enter trigger comments.
Options Open the set up write complete flag window.
5 Select a type.
2
Trigger Setting
Example
Setting for single execution at 12:00 on weekday
Time range
Example
Setting for execution from 9:00:00 until 17:00:00
Reference The time range may be across 00:00 (midnight), for example from 23:00:00 until 3:00:00.
Basics
8 For write notification to the PLC, click "Options".
Trigger Setting
The "Set up write complete flag" window is displayed.
Item Contents
Connection Select a connection destination.
Settings Open the connection destination list window.
Reset at the beginning Check this for reset at start.
Target device Select a target device.
Refer to The device selection window opens.
Use device comments When this is checked, a target device can be selected by set comments.
When the "Notify write end" check box is checked, a complete notification device can be set.
Click "OK".
9 Click "Register".
The trigger is registered on the "Trigger list" window.
Device Trigger
This trigger event is generated depending on the status of a specified bit device.
A function set with this trigger is executed if the bit device status matches the condition.
2 Rising edge
When the status of a specified bit device changes from OFF to ON, a function set with this trigger is
Trigger Setting
executed once.
Device ON
Device OFF
Trigger ON
Trigger OFF
Falling edge
When the status of a specified bit device changes from ON to OFF, a function set with this trigger is
executed once.
Device ON
Device OFF
Trigger ON
Trigger OFF
Both edges
When the status of a specified bit device changes, a function set with this trigger is executed once.
Device ON
Device OFF
Trigger ON
Trigger OFF
ON
When a specified bit device is ON, a function set with this trigger is executed.
Device ON
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Device OFF
Trigger ON
2
Trigger Setting
Trigger OFF
OFF
When a specified bit device is OFF, a function set with this trigger is executed.
Device ON
Device OFF
Trigger ON
Trigger OFF
Point
• If ON and OFF device triggers are set independently to each function, the trigger events
are generated continuously. This increases the computer load. It is recommended to
combine multiple independent triggers together.
"Combination Trigger" (Page 2-123)
• If the device ON (OFF) time is too short, trigger detection may not be possible. The
minimum trigger detection time differs depending on the computer performance and
load factor, the number of units connected, the communication settings and the number
of devices registered in the book.
2
Trigger Setting
Different procedure
• Click .
• Click "Trigger setting" at the operation setting of each function.
3 Click "Settings".
The "Trigger setting" window opens.
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2
Trigger Setting
Name Explanation
Connection Select a connection destination.
Settings Open the connection destination list window.
Target device Select a target device.
Use device comments When this is checked, a target device can be selected by set comments.
Conditions Select a condition of trigger occurrence.
Reset trigger bit When this is checked, the trigger bit is reset.
Comments Enter trigger comments.
Notify write end of
When this is checked, a complete notification device can be set.
[Monitor]
Options Open the set up write complete flag window.
5 Select a Connection.
When "Settings" is clicked, the "Connection" window opens and the connection destination setting can
be modified.
"2-5 Connection Destination Setting" (Page 2-15)
The "Select device" window not only allows device selection but also displays information about device
number.
2
Trigger Setting
When "Use device comments" is checked, a target device can be selected by set comments.
Point
To use this function, device comments should be read in advance.
"Read Device Comments from a File" (Page 3-41)
7 Select a condition.
To reset the trigger bit, check the "Reset trigger bit" check box.
Reference When the "Reset trigger bit" check box is checked, the trigger bit status is changed at
trigger detection. This allows the confirmation of trigger detection on the PLC side.
""... When a trigger is detected, the Trigger bit becomes OFF.
""... When a trigger is detected, the Trigger bit becomes OFF.
9 Click "Options" at "Notify write end" to open the "Set up write complete flag" window.
When "Notify write end" check box is checked, a complete notification device can be set.
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2
Trigger Setting
Item Contents
Connection Select a connection destination.
Settings Open the connection destination list window.
Reset at the beginning Check this for reset at start.
Target device Select a target device.
Refer to The device selection window opens.
Use device comments When this is checked, a target device can be selected by set comments.
Click "OK".
10 Click "Register".
The trigger is registered on the "Trigger list" window.
11 Click "Close".
Button Trigger
This trigger event is generated when the button on an Excel sheet is pressed.
The button here is automatically created after button trigger setting.
2 Button
not pressed
Trigger Setting
Button pressed
Trigger ON
Trigger OFF
2 From the menu, select "Add-ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Trigger setting (T)".
The "Trigger list" window opens.
Different procedure
• Click .
• At the operation setting for each function, click "Trigger setting".
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2
4
Trigger Setting
Click "Settings".
The "Trigger setting" window opens.
Reference Double-clicking the number at Step 2 opens the "Trigger setting" window.
Name Explanation
Click for confirmation Check this for confirmation at button clicking.
Comments Enter trigger comments.
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8 Enter comments.
9 When "Options" is clicked at "Notify write end", the "Set up write complete flag" window is
displayed.
When the "Notify write end" check box is checked, a complete notification device can be set.
Item Contents
Connection Select a connection destination.
Settings Open the connection destination list window.
Reset at the beginning Check this for reset at start.
Target device Select a target device.
Refer to The device selection window opens.
Use device comments When this is checked, a target device can be selected by set comments.
Click "OK".
10 Click "Register".
The edited trigger is registered on the "Trigger list" window and the button is placed at the specified cell.
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2
Trigger Setting
Button
Button editing
Point
A button for button trigger can be edited only in Design Mode of the Excel standard
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functions.
If the menu has no "Developer" tab, click "Microsoft Office" and select "Excel Options (I)".
Click "Popular" and check "Show Developer tab in the Ribbon (D)" check box.
Click "OK" to display the "Developer" tab on the menu.
Point
• Do not start communication in Design Mode.
• Rename or delete the button created here by "Trigger setting".
• Do not activate Design Mode during communication. The Excel add-ins operation may
fail.
Combination Trigger
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This trigger allows a condition to be set by combining two triggers.
Time period, Time, Device and Button can be combined arbitrarily.
Point
If time range and device ON/OFF triggers are set independently to each function, the 2
trigger events are generated continuously. This increases the computer load. It is
Trigger Setting
recommended to generate an independent trigger by combination.
Different procedure
• Click .
• Click "Trigger setting" at the operation setting of each function.
3 Click "Settings".
The "Trigger setting" window opens.
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2
Trigger Setting
Reference Double-clicking the number at Step 2 opens the "Trigger setting" window.
Name Explanation
Trigger 1 Select the first trigger to combine.
AND / OR Select the condition of combination.
Trigger 2 Select the second trigger to combine.
Comments Enter trigger comments.
Options Open the set up write complete flag window.
5 Select Trigger 1.
Point
A trigger event to select should be set in advance.
6 Select Trigger 2.
Point
A trigger event to select should be set in advance.
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• AND: When both of the two specified trigger events are generated
• OR When either of the two specified trigger events is generated
8 Enter comments.
2
Trigger Setting
9 Click "Options" at "Notify write end" to open the "Set up write complete flag" window.
When the "Notify write end" check box is checked, a complete notification device can be set.
Item Contents
Connection Select a connection destination.
Settings Open the connection destination list window.
Reset at the beginning Check this for reset at start.
Target device Select a target device.
Refer to The device selection window opens.
Use device comments When this is checked, a target device can be selected by set comments.
Click "OK".
10 Click "Register".
The trigger is registered on the "Trigger list" window.
1 From the menu, select "Add-ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Trigger setting (T)".
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2
Trigger Setting
Different procedure
• Click .
• Click "Trigger setting" at the operation setting of each function.
3 Click "Set".
The "Trigger setting" window opens.
Reference Double-clicking the number at Step 2 opens the "Trigger setting" window.
Item Contents
Period Set the period.
Comment Enter trigger comments.
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Options Open the set up write complete flag window.
Trigger Setting
5 Click "Options" at "Notify write end" to open the "Set up write complete flag" window.
When the "Notify write end" check box is checked, a complete notification device can be set.
Item Contents
Connection Select a connection destination.
Settings Open the connection destination list window.
Reset at the beginning Check this for reset at start.
Target device Select a target device.
Refer to The device selection window opens.
Use device comments When this is checked, a target device can be selected by set comments.
Click "OK".
6 Click "Register".
The edited trigger is registered on the "Trigger list" window.
1 From the menu, select "Add-ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Trigger setting (T)".
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2
Trigger Setting
Different procedure
• Click .
• Click "Trigger setting" at the setting operation of each function.
3 Click "Delete".
The deletion confirmation dialog box is displayed.
4 Click "Yes".
The trigger is deleted.
Point
If a trigger selected by each function is deleted, the function is disabled.
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Cut Copy Delete
KV COM+ for Excel
2
Excel
Edit
Åõ: Cell values and formats and also settings of KV COM+ for Excel can be edited.
Å~: Cell values and formats can be edited but not settings of KV COM+ for Excel.
Point
The settings of KV COM+ for Excel cannot be moved to another book or a separately active
cell of Excel.
2 From the menu, select "Add-ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Edit (E)" -> "Cut setting (T)".
Different procedure
• Click .
• Open the right-click menu and click "Cut setting".
4 From the menu, select "Add-ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Edit (E)" -> "Paste setting (P)".
Different procedure
• Click .
• Open the right-click menu and click "Paste setting".
The cell moves.
2
Edit
Reference Each setting can also be moved by the standard cell dragging method of Excel.
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Point
• The standard copy function of Excel cannot copy the settings of KV COM+ for Excel.
• The settings of KV COM+ for Excel cannot be copied to another book or a separately
active cell of Excel.
2
Edit
How to copy each setting (KV COM+ for Excel)
1 Select the cell to copy.
You may also select more than one cell.
2 From the menu, select "Add-ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Edit (E)" -> "Copy setting (C)".
Different procedure
• Click .
• Open the right-click menu and click "Copy setting".
4 From the menu, select "Add-ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Edit (E)" -> "Paste setting (P)".
Different procedure
• Click .
• Open the right-click menu and click "Paste setting".
The cell is copied
The "setting deletion" of KV COM+ for Excel can delete cells containing settings of KV COM+ for Excel.
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Point
The standard function of Excel cannot delete the settings of KV COM+ for Excel.
2 From the menu, select "Add-ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Edit (E)" -> "Delete settings (D)".
The Delete Setting window is displayed.
Different procedure
• Click .
• Open the right-click menu and click "Delete settings".
This is useful for changing monitor settings because the location of monitor set cells on a sheet can be
Basics
found at a glance.
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Edit (E)" -> "Select all monitor settings
(M)".
All monitor set cells are selected from the sheet. 2
Edit
Different procedure
• Click .
This is useful for changing logging settings because the location of logging set cells on a sheet can be
found at a glance.
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Edit (E)" -> "Select all logging settings
(R)".
All logging set cells on a sheet are selected.
Different procedure
• Click .
This is useful for changing real time logging settings because the location of real time logging set cells
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1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Edit (E)" -> "Select all real time logging
settings (R)".
2 All real time logging set cells on a sheet are selected.
Edit
Different procedure
• Click .
This is useful for changing data folder settings because the location of data folder set cells on a sheet
can be located at a glance.
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Edit (E)" -> "Select all data folder settings
(F)".
All data folder set cells on a sheet are selected.
Different procedure
• Click .
This is useful for changing alarm settings because the location of alarm set cells on a sheet can be
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found at a glance.
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Edit (E)" -> "Select all alarm settings (A)".
All alarm set cells on a sheet are selected.
2
Edit
Start Communication
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1
Start and Stop Communication
From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Start communication (C)".
Different procedure
• Click .
Communication starts.
At the normal start of communication, "Start communication (C)" is disabled and "Stop communication
(D)" is enabled to select.
Point
If the mouse cursor is on (Stop communication) immediately after the start of
communication, the display of (Stop communication) does not change.
Stop communication
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Stop communication (D)".
Different procedure
• Click .
Communication stops.
At the normal stop of communication, "Stop communication (D)" is disabled and "Start communication
(C)" is enabled to select.
Point
If the mouse cursor is on (Stop communication) immediately after the start of
communication, the display of (Stop communication) does not change.
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Reference • To confirm the communication status, select the DB_ERROR sheet.
"3-6 Error and Communication Status Display" (Page 3-59)
• If two or more books are open, communication starts on all books. 2
• During communication, all menu items other than the stop communication, displaying version
information, start trace, stop trace, and user's manual are disabled.
• The communication period differs depending on the computer performance and load factor, the
connection route and the number of devices registered in the book. It is recommended to keep other
applications (including resident ones) inactive. To prevent data loss, avoid operating Excel during
communication. If a graph is displayed on the Excel window during communication, the
communication period becomes long. To keep the communication period short, do not display a
graph on the window.
• If the computer goes into standby mode, communication stops and operation after it turns on again
becomes unstable. Set the computer you use KV COM+for Excel at so that it doesn't enter into
standby mode.
• Do not delete or insert rows or columns during communication because the subsequent operation
cannot be ensured.
• During cell edit, dialog display (excluding some cases) or print preview, since Excel operations do not
work, data is not updated at all. Since only one trigger event can be stored in this status, the above
operation during communication may cause data loss.
• If the mouse cursor is on the "Stop communication" icon (stop communication) immediately after the
start of communication, the display of the "Stop communication" icon (stop communication) does not
change.
• If the mouse cursor is on the "Stop communication" icon (start communication) immediately after the
stop of communication, the display of the "Stop communication" icon (start communication) does not
change.
• If two or more books are open, communication starts or stops on all books.
• If too many devices are set, it may take time until communication actually starts. The time required
depends on the computer performance.
• Communication is not possible in Design Mode.
• During communication, do not set Design Mode.
• During communication, mouse dragging is not possible.
• When the right-click menu is displayed, communication is not in progress.
• When a graph (sheet) or graphic is selected, communication stops.
MEMO
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2
Start and Stop Communication
Advanced
Advanced 3
This chapter explains the extended function settings, the option menu, the tool
menu and error and communication status display.
At the occurrence of a set trigger event, an Excel book (.xls) or sheet (.csv) can be saved automatically
in a file. In the Overwrite mode, a book is saved in the same file by overwriting. In the Log Mode, a book
is saved in a different file with the file name generated by adding date and time to the file name. Either
mode can be selected.
3 In "Auto save setting", each Excel book is saved independently. If an error occurs at saving, the
function protecting saved data ( Page 3-6) works.
Extended Function Setting
Example of use
• Saving the current values and parameters in a file at an alarm occurrence
• Saving quality control data in a file at the end of production
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Extended function setting (O)" -> "Auto
save setting (S)".
Different procedure
• Click .
Advanced
Opens the Trigger setting window.
3
Point
The trigger can be saved only when "Save trigger" is set.
Point
When this is cleared, none of the items can be set.
Point
Do not enter a file extension. It is added automatically depending on the storage format.
If the "Refer cell" check box is checked, the contents of the target cell will be used as the file name.
When the cell specification button is clicked, the window below is displayed. You can specify the
contents of the target cell as the file name.
Advanced
3 4 Enter the location for saving the file into "Save folder".
Extended Function Setting
Click "Refer to" to display the "Select Save folder" dialog box.
Select any folder and click "Save"; the path of the selected folder will be entered into "Save folder".
Point
Automatic saving is only available when "Save folder" exists. Create a "Save folder" in
your computer in advance.
Clicking a worksheet name inverts its display. To save several worksheets, invert all of the names of
Advanced
worksheets to be printed.
Point
If the file is saved in Excel format, data cannot be saved in the units of individual
worksheets.
3
7 Select an operation mode.
• Log
Data is saved in a different file with date and time automatically added to the file name.
If you require current values at the time of saving or require history management, you should choose
the Log mode.
Point
If you choose the Overwrite mode, enter a file name that is different from the current book
name.
Click "Trigger setting" to display the "Trigger list" window for trigger setting.
Advanced
3
Extended Function Setting
Point
Do not set a time range trigger or an ON/OFF device trigger independently as a "Save
trigger". Doing so may generate trigger events continuously and make your computer
unstable.
9 Click "OK".
Reference If an error occurs at automatic saving, its contents are recorded on the "DB_ERROR"
worksheet ( Page 3-60). In addition, the book or target worksheet saved automatically
is also stored in the same folder as the book under communication. If the book under
communication has not been saved even once, it is stored in the current folder of Excel.
Example of setting
When saving the contents of an Excel file in the Log mode every two hours
Auto save setting
Advanced
Excel file
3
Setting a trigger
Trigger setting
At the occurrence of a trigger event, an Excel worksheet can be printed automatically. The worksheet is
selectable.
"Auto print setting" is saved for each Excel book.
Advanced
If an error occurs at printing, the function protecting print data ( Page 3-10) works.
Example of use
• Printing a daily report at the end of the day's work
3 • Printing the current values and parameters at an alarm occurrence
Point
For automatic printing, the standard settings of the default printer are used.
Extended Function Setting
If non-standard settings are made on the printing window of Excel, the contents are not
saved in the Excel file.
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Extended function setting (O)" -> "Auto
print setting (P)".
Different procedure
• Click .
The "Auto print setting" window is displayed.
Item Contents
Enable Check this to enable "Set Auto Print".
Target worksheet Select target worksheets to print.
Print trigger Set a trigger to print.
Point
Printing is executed only when "Print trigger" is set.
Point
When this is cleared, none of the items can be set.
Clicking a worksheet name inverts its display. To print several worksheets, invert all of their names.
Advanced
4 Click [Trigger setting] and create a new print trigger.
Click "Trigger setting" to display the "Trigger list" window for trigger setting. 3
Point
Do not set a time range trigger or an ON/OFF device trigger independently as "Print
trigger". Doing so may generate trigger events continuously and make your computer
unstable.
5 Click "OK".
Reference If an error occurs at automatic printing, its contents are recorded on the "DB_ERROR"
worksheet ( Page 3-60). In addition, the target worksheet printed automatically is also
stored in the same folder as the book under communication. If the book under
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communication has not been saved even once, it is stored in the current folder of Excel.
<Example of file name>
An error occurred at 17:05:30 on April 1, 2011.
3 Sample_Sheet1_20110401_170530.xls
.csv
File name* Worksheet Date Time
Extended Function Setting
name
*The file name of the book under communication is used.
Point
Since Excel may not be able to detect an error at printing, it is recommended to use the
"Auto save" function in combination with printing to save the data.
"Auto save setting" (Page 3-2)
One sheet of paper may not be enough for printing an Excel worksheet in which a wide range of cells is
used for logging.
The page settings of Excel allow easy reduced printing.
Example of setting
Printing work sheets 1 and 3 at 17:30 on weekday (Monday to Friday)
Auto print setting
Advanced
Sheet 1, Sheet 3
Setting a trigger
3
Weekday
At the occurrence of a trigger event, an Excel book (.xls) or worksheet (.csv) can be automatically
attached to an email and sent to a specified address.
It is also possible to add a specified cell range to email as its body.
Advanced
"Mail sending setting list" and "Mail server setting" are saved for each Excel book.
If an error occurs at the time an email is sent, the function protecting attached file data ( Page 3-18)
works.
3 Example of use
• Sending a message by email at an alarm occurrence according to the alarm contents
• Sending the current production output and the number of defective products at fixed intervals
Extended Function Setting
Point
Using such communication methods as dial-up connection may impose load on your
computer, affecting data collection or interrupt sending of email due to timeouts.
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Extended function setting (O)" -> "Mail
sending setting (M)".
Different procedure
• Click .
The "Mail sending setting list" window is displayed.
Advanced
Enter the email sender information.
4 Click "OK".
The display returns to the "Mail sending setting list" window and the "Settings" button is enabled.
Advanced
3
Extended Function Setting
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Extended function setting (O)" -> "Mail
sending setting (M)".
Different procedure
• Click .
The "Mail sending setting list" window is displayed.
3 Click "Settings".
The "Mail sending setting" window is displayed.
Advanced
3
Item Contents
Mail settings No. Display the current email setting number.
Operation mode Select the format of attachment to be used for the information to be sent by email.
Addressee
Enter the destination address of outgoing email.
address
Title Enter the title (subject) of outgoing email.
Text Enter the body of outgoing email.
Target cell Specify the cell range to be added to the body as text.
File type Select a file format for attachment.
Target worksheet Select a target worksheet for attachment.
Send trigger Set an email sending trigger.
• Text
Select this when there is not much data to send or when email with an attached file cannot be sent.
Since the data is written in the body as a text, the size of the sent email will be small.
• Attachment
Select this when you require data in a certain file format.
Since data is attached to email as a file, the email server may not be able to send the email or the
size of the sent email may be large.
When the cell specification button is clicked, the window below is displayed. You can specify a target
cell range by mouse dragging.
Point
A target cell can be specified only when the operation mode is "Text".
Reference If multiple cells are set, they are sent by delimiting with a comma (,).
Advanced
Data is attached as an Excel file.
You can open, read, and edit this file in Excel.
Clicking a worksheet name inverts its display. To send several worksheets, invert all of their names.
Point
A "Target worksheet" can be selected in the CSV format only.
In the Excel format, the entire book is attached as a file.
Click "Trigger setting" to display the "Trigger list" window for trigger setting.
Advanced
3
Extended Function Setting
Point
Do not set a time range trigger or an ON/OFF device trigger independently by "Send
trigger". Doing so may generate trigger events continuously and make your computer
unstable. In addition, this imposes load on the set email server.
12 Click "OK".
The display returns to the "Mail sending setting list" window.
Reference If an error occurs at the time an email is sent, its contents are recorded on the
"DB_ERROR" worksheet ( Page 3-60). In addition, the book or target worksheet
attached to email is also stored in the same folder with the book under communication.
The body of the email is not saved. If the book under communication has not been saved
even once, it is stored in the current folder of Excel.
<Example of file name>
An error occurred at 17:05:30 on April 1, 2011.
Sample_Sheet1_20110401_170530.xls
(.csv)
File name* Worksheet Date Time
name
(csv file only)
Example of setting
Sending the contents of Sheet 2 in the CSV format by email at 12:00 every day
Advanced
Send as attached file
Setting a trigger
3
Extended Function Setting
Trigger setting
Advanced
1 Select a cell (range) where to arrange parts.
2 From the menu, select parts by "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Parts configuration (G)".
Different procedure 3
• Click .
Parts Configuration
The "Cell reference setting" window is displayed.
Example
Lamp switch arrangement
3 Click "OK".
Parts are arranged in the target cell.
DBBarMeter Control
• For circle or sector meter
DBFanMeter Control
2 Click "Attributes".
The "Attributes" window is displayed.
Reference If the menu has no "Developer" tab, follow the procedure below. The "Developer" tab will
Advanced
be displayed on the menu.
2 Click "Popular" and check the "Show Developer tab in the Ribbon" check box.
3
Parts Configuration
Office 2003
Reference If the toolbar has no design mode icon, execute the procedure below. This adds the icon
Advanced
to the toolbar.
1 From the menu, select "Tool (T)" -> "User Settings (C)".
3 2 Click the "Toolbars" tab and check the "Control Toolbox" check box.
Parts Configuration
Office2002/2000
Reference If the toolbar has no design mode icon, select "View (V)" -> "Toolbar (T)" -> "Control
Toolbox" from the menu.
Parts
Switch
Advanced
From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Parts configuration (G)" -> "Switch (S)".
Set the value of a specified cell to 0 or 1.
"Switch" (Page 3-26)
Lamp switch 3
From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Parts configuration (G)" -> "Lamp switch (W)".
Parts Configuration
The value of a cell specified as a switch is set to 0 or 1. The lamp becomes unlit or lit depending on the
specified value, 0 or 1.
"Lamp switch" (Page 3-27)
Lamp
From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Parts configuration (G)" -> "Lamp (L)".
The lamp becomes unlit or lit depending on the specified value, 0 or 1.
"Lamp" (Page 3-27)
N-Status lamp
From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Parts configuration (G)" -> "N-State lamp(N)".
The display status differs depending on the value of a specified cell.
"N-State Part" (Page 3-28)
Bar Meter
From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Parts configuration (G)" -> "Bar Meter (B)".
Various bar meters can be created.
"Bar Meter" (Page 3-30)
Circle Meter
From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Parts configuration (G)" -> "Circle/Fan Meter
(C)".
Various Circle meters can be created.
"Circle Meter" (Page 3-33)
Fan Meter
From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Parts configuration (G)" -> "Circle/Fan Meter
(C)". At style selection on the properties page, select the Fan.
Various Fan meters can be created.
"Fan Meter" (Page 3-36)
Properties Page
Make advanced settings of parts on the "Cell reference setting" window and the "Properties" window.
The contents of the "Cell reference setting" window and the "Attributes" window differ for each part.
1
Advanced
Switch
Switch types
Item Contents
Set the value of the cell specified at "Status" of the switch to 1 only once when
Set
the switch is pressed.
Set the value of the cell specified at "Status" of the switch to 0 only once when
Reset
the switch is pressed.
Change the value of the cell specified at "Status" of the switch to 1 if it is 0 and
Reverse bit
to 0 if it is 1 only once when the switch is pressed.
Set the value of the cell specified at "Status" to 1. When the switch is
Set momentary
released, the cell value becomes 0.
Lamp switch
Advanced
selected.
Set a lamp switch type.
Parts Configuration
checked.
Item Contents
Set the value of the cell specified at "Status" of the switch to 1 only once when
Set
the switch is pressed.
Set the value of the cell specified at "Status" of the switch to 0 only once when
Reset
the switch is pressed.
Change the value of the cell specified at "Status" of the switch to 0 if it is 1 and
Reverse bit
to 1 if it is 0 only once when the switch is pressed.
Set the value of the cell specified at "Status" to 1. When the switch is
Set momentary
released, the cell value becomes 0.
Lamp
N-State Part
N-State lamp
Has N number of states. "N" differs depending on the part selected.
Advanced
Toggle 3
This part has three states.
State Select 3
This part has three states.
Rotary 4
This part has four states.
Advanced
3
Parts Configuration
Rotary 6
This part has six states.
Rotary 8
This part has eight states.
Bar Meter
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Set the range and appropriate values.
Advanced
3
Parts Configuration
Item Contents
Input range Set the input range.
Lower limit Set the lower limit of the input range.
Upper limit Set the upper limit of the input range.
Display range When this is checked, the display range settings are enabled.
Lower limit Set the lower limit of the display range.
Upper limit Set the upper limit of the display range.
Alarm range When this is checked, the alarm range settings are enabled.
Set the lower limit value of the alarm range. The value should be smaller than
Lower limit
the upper limit value of the alarm range and within the display range.
Set the upper limit value of the alarm range. The value should be greater than
Upper limit
the lower limit value of the alarm range and within the display range.
Reference Line When this is checked, the setting of reference range is enabled.
Set the ideal value of the ideal line. Values outside the display range are
Ideal value
invalid.
Display
Set settings for view.
Advanced
Open the color setting window.
Parts Configuration
Set preview values.
Redraw the preview automatically.
If the Auto draw check box is not checked, the
preview is redrawn.
Item Contents
Displacement direction Set the direction of displacement.
Data Set settings for data display.
Display
Select a data display pattern.
pattern
Pointer type Select a pointer shape.
Line type Select a pointer line type.
Image Frame Set settings for image frame display.
Style Select an image frame style.
Alarm/ideal line Set settings for alarm and ideal line display.
Alarm When this is checked, the alarm and ideal lines are displayed.
Display
Select a display pattern for the alarm and ideal lines.
pattern
Line type Select a line type for the alarm and ideal lines.
Alarm lower When this is checked, the line color of the display pattern at the lower limit of
limit alarm is set.
Alarm upper When this is checked, the line color of the display pattern at the upper limit
limit of alarm is set.
Scale
Set settings for scale display.
Advanced
Item Contents
Scale When this is checked, a scale is displayed.
Scale position Select a scale position.
Add to data When this is checked, the scale is added to data.
Main scale When this is checked, the main scale is displayed.
Interval Set the main scale interval.
Auxiliary scale When this is checked, the auxiliary scale is displayed.
Interval Set the auxiliary scale interval.
Number of division When this is checked, the scale value is displayed.
Number of display
Set the number of display digits.
digits
Decimal point Set the decimal point position,
Circle Meter
Basic
Set the range and appropriate values.
Advanced
Select the round meter style.
Parts other than round meters can also be
selected. 3
Parts Configuration
Set preview values.
Item Contents
Input range Set the input range.
Lower limit Set the lower limit of the input range.
Upper limit Set the upper limit of the input range.
Display range When this is checked, the display range settings are enabled.
Lower limit Set the lower limit of the display range.
Upper limit Set the upper limit of the display range.
Alarm range When this is checked, the alarm range settings are enabled.
Set the lower limit value of the alarm range. The value should be smaller than
Lower limit
the upper limit value of the alarm range and within the display range.
Set the upper limit value of the alarm range. The value should be greater than
Upper limit
the lower limit value of the alarm range and within the display range.
Ideal line When this is checked, the setting of ideal range is enabled.
Set the ideal value of the ideal line. Values outside the display range are
Ideal value
invalid.
Display
Set settings for display.
Advanced
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Parts Configuration
Item Contents
Displacement direction Set the direction of displacement.
Data Set settings for data display.
Display
Select a data display pattern.
pattern
Pointer type Select a pointer shape.
Line type Select a pointer line type.
Scoop out
Select a ratio for scooping out the center of the data display.
ratio
Start angle Select a start angle for data display.
End angle Select an end angle for data display.
Image Frame Set settings for image frame display.
Style Select an image frame style.
Alarm/Ideal line Set settings for alarm and ideal line display.
Alarm When this is checked, the alarm and ideal lines are displayed.
Display
Select a display pattern for the alarm and ideal lines.
pattern
Line type Select a line type for the alarm and ideal lines.
Alarm lower When this is checked, the line color of the display pattern at the lower limit of
limit alarm is set.
Alarm upper When this is checked, the line color of the display pattern at the upper limit
limit of alarm is set.
Scale
Set settings for scale display.
Advanced
Open the color setting window.
Parts Configuration
Set preview values.
Redraw the preview automatically.
If the Auto draw check box is not checked, the
preview is redrawn.
Item Contents
Scale When this is checked, a scale is displayed.
Scale position Select a scale position.
Main scale When this is checked, the main scale is displayed.
Interval Set the main scale interval.
Auxiliary scale When this is checked, the auxiliary scale is displayed.
Interval Set the auxiliary scale interval.
Scale value When this is checked, the scale value is displayed.
Number of division Set the number of display digits.
Decimal point Set the decimal point position
Fan Meter
Basic
Set the range and ideal values.
Advanced
Item Contents
Input range Set the input range.
Lower limit Set the lower limit of the input range.
Upper limit Set the upper limit of the input range.
Display range When this is checked, the view range settings are enabled.
Lower limit Set the lower limit of the view range.
Upper limit Set the upper limit of the view range.
Alarm range When this is checked, the alarm range settings are enabled.
Set the lower limit value of the alarm range. The value should be smaller than
Lower limit
the upper limit value of the alarm range and within the display range.
Set the upper limit value of the alarm range. The value should be greater than
Upper limit
the lower limit value of the alarm range and within the display range.
Range/Ideal line When this is checked, the setting of ideal range is enabled.
Ideal value Set the ideal value of the ideal line. Values outside the view range are invalid.
Display
Set settings for display.
Advanced
Open the color setting window.
Parts Configuration
Set preview values.
Redraw the preview automatically.
If the Auto draw check box is not checked, the
preview is redrawn.
Item Contents
Displacement direction Set the direction of displacement.
Data Set settings for data display.
Display
Select a data display pattern.
pattern
Pointer type Select a pointer shape.
Line type Select a pointer line type.
Scoop out
Select a ratio for scooping out the center of the data display.
ratio
Start angle Select a start angle for data display.
End angle Select an end angle for data display.
Image Frame Set settings for image frame display.
Style Select an image frame style.
Alarm/Ideal line Set settings for alarm and ideal line display.
Alarm When this is checked, the alarm and ideal lines are displayed.
Display
Select a display pattern for the alarm and ideal lines.
pattern
Line type Select a line type for the alarm and ideal lines.
Alarm lower When this is checked, the line color of the display pattern at the lower limit of
limit alarm is set.
Alarm upper When this is checked, the line color of the display pattern at the upper limit
limit of alarm is set.
Scale
Set settings for scale display.
Advanced
Item Contents
Scale When this is checked, a scale is displayed.
Scale position Select a scale position.
Main scale When this is checked, the main scale is displayed.
Interval Set the main scale interval.
Auxiliary scale When this is checked, the auxiliary scale is displayed.
Interval Set the auxiliary scale interval.
Scale value When this is checked, the scale value is displayed.
Number of division Set the number of display digits.
Decimal point Set the decimal point position
Advanced
Displaying Setting Device List
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Setting device list (V)".
The "Setting device list" window is displayed.
3
Reference For device replacement, multiple devices can be selected simultaneously by using the
Ctrl or Shift keys; this way only the selected devices will be replaced.
2 Select the type of the top device before the replacement and enter the device number.
4 Select the type of the top device after the replacement and enter the device number.
If the "Replace selected devices" check box is checked, only selected devices will be replaced.
5 Click "OK".
Batch replacement of the devices is executed.
Reference An error occurs if the type (bit or word) of the top device before the replacement is
different from that of the top device after the replacement.
A warning dialog is displayed if the kind (DM, EM, etc.) of the top device before the
replacement is different from that of the top device after the replacement.
If the "Replace selected devices" check box is checked, only selected devices will be
replaced.
Advanced
KV COM+ for Excel can read device comments in the txt or csv file format that were stored by "Save
comments with text format" in KV STUDIO.
Tool
and displayed as comments, which improves the readability of both the program and the data. KV
COM+ for Excel can also reduce registration errors because the data for monitoring can be checked in
actual use by importing device comments.
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Tool (T)" -> "Read device comments (M)".
The "Read device comments" window is displayed.
3 Select a device comment file of the txt or csv format and click "Open".
The display returns to the "Read device comments" window.
3
Tool
After adding or modifying a connection destination, specify a connection destination to use and click
"Select".
"2-5 Connection Destination Setting" (Page 2-15)
Reference When "Use device comments" is checked at "Target device" for each function, a target
device can be selected by comments read.
5 Click "Read".
Device comments read from a file are registered to the current book so that device can be specified by
device comments for each function.
Point
Word device comments in bits can be read but not displayed.
Advanced
record data can be entered with each sensor parameter name. Management not by device numbers but
by sensor parameter names can reduce setting errors.
If the "sensor setting batch transfer function" of KV-7500, KV-5500, KV-EP21V, or KV-NC1EP is used
together, sensor parameters can be rearranged easily.
* Import support information is the parameter name of each sensor amplifier assigned to a PLC device
number. This information can be output from KV STUDIO (Ver.6 or later) as an import support
3
information file.
Tool
PLC EtherNet/IP Scanner
KV-7500 KV-SIR32XT
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 KV-EP21V
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
IN
REALTIME OUT
Logic Controller
CARD
MENU ENTER
CARD SW
USB
LINK
Transfer to device
NS
IN OUT
EtherNet/IP™
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Tool (U)" -> "Read import support
information (I)".
The "Read import support information" window is displayed.
Advanced
Point
"Read import support information (I)" can be selected only when a connection destination
is set.
3
Tool
4 Select a "Connection".
Advanced
3
Tool
After adding or modifying a connection destination, specify a connection destination to use and click
"Select".
"2-5 Connection Destination Setting" (Page 2-15)
The display returns to the "Read import support information" window.
5 Click "Read".
Reference If import support information is already read, it is necessary to assign import support
information.
"Assigning import supprot information" (Page 3-46)
Point
If there is no import support information, the information is newly assigned.
Advanced
Operation procedure
3 1 Read import support information.
"Import support information reading procedure" (Page 3-44)
Tool
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Tool (U)" -> "Clear import support
information (C)".
Advanced
The "Clear import support information" window is displayed.
Point
This can be selected only when there is a connection destination.
This can be selected only when there is import support information.
3
2 Select a connection destination to clear import support information.
Tool
3 Click "Clear".
4 Click "Yes".
Import support information is cleared.
Setting Up Protection
KV COM+ for Excel applies password protection to the settings of each function to prevent new
creation or modification. The setting protection function is set for each book.
Advanced
Set up protection
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Tool (T)" -> "Setup protection (P)".
Point
Be careful not to forget the password entered here. If you forget the password, you cannot
create or modify the settings of each function in the book.
4 Click "OK".
The menu items and the toolbar will be hidden, excluding "Start communication", "Stop
Communication", "Start tracing", "Stop tracing" and "Version information". In addition, the "Set up
protection" menu is changed to "Cancel setting protection".
On the right-click menu, all menu items for KV COM+ for Excel are hidden.
Toolbar display
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Tool (T)" -> "Cancel setting
protection(P)".
Advanced
3
The "Cancel setting protection" window is displayed.
Tool
2 At "Password", enter the password specified to protect settings.
3 Click "OK".
The menu items, toolbar and right-click menu hidden in the setting protection status are restored to
allow the setting and modification of each function.
The menu item of "Cancel setting protection" is changed to "Set up protection".
Toolbar display
Create Comments
Advanced
When setting the basic functions (monitor, logging, real time logging and data folder) of KV COM+ for
Excel, set whether to create comments in the target cell.
3 Point
If there are comments in the target cell, old comments are overwritten by the new ones
when this is checked; otherwise the original comments are maintained.
Option
Switching Setting
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Option (V)" -> "Create comments (C)".
At each selection, the display switches between creating comments or not creating comments at the
setting of basic functions.
Contents of Comments
When the mouse cursor is positioned above the target cell, its comments are displayed automatically.
Monitor
"Display item"
Function name
Connection destination
Target device
Trigger
Display format
Logging
"Display item"
Function name
Logging trigger
Number of data
Advanced
Processing after complete
Save file name* 1
Save format* 1
Connection destination* 2
Notification device* 2
3
*1 When the processing after complete
Option
is set to "Clear after saving"
*2 When the complete flag is set
"Display item"
Number of data
Processing after complete
Save file name* 1
Save format* 1
Data folder
"Display item"
Function name
Trigger
Number of records
Complete notification setting
Connection destination
Device
Alarm
"Display item"
Function name
Connection destination
Clear trigger
Display mode
Number of data
Reference For Excel 2003, select "View (V)" -> "Comments (C)" from the menu.
Deleting Comments
3 Unnecessary comments can be deleted. Use this function to delete only comments without changing
the settings of KV COM+ for Excel. Even when comments are deleted, settings are not.
Option
Point
Right-clicking on a cell with no comments displays a menu of different contents.
Comment toolbar
From the menu, select "Review" to display the comment toolbar.
Advanced
Various operations with comments can be executed from this toolbar.
Excel 2003
From the menu, select "View (V)" -> "Toolbar (T)" -> "Check/Comments" to display the toolbar for
comments. 3
Option
Point
• Even when comments are modified, the settings of KV COM+ for Excel are not.
• The Excel standard functions copy and paste cells with comments but do not copy the
settings of KV COM+ for Excel.
Add Border
When setting the basic functions of KV COM+ for Excel, set whether to modify border. If a border is
changed, you can easily tell which cell (range) is set.
When setting the basic functions to a cell where line ruling is already set, be careful not to modify the
Advanced
border.
Point
When "Add border" is checked, a border is overwritten on the existing one.
3 1 From the menu, select "Add-in" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Option (V)" -> "Add border (K)".
Each selection switches whether to modify the ruled line at the setting of basic functions.
Option
border
When setting logging or data folder, modify the outer frame of the "Target cell".
1 From the menu, select "Add-in" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Extended function setting (O)" -> "Mail
sending setting (M)".
Advanced
Different procedure
• Click .
The "Mail sending setting list" window is displayed.
Option
2 Click "Server setting".
The "Server Settings" window is displayed.
Different procedure
"Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Option (V)" -> "Mail server setting (E)
Item Contents
Name Enter the sender name.
Address Enter the sender email address.
SMTP server Enter the email server address.
Advanced
This is a function to monitor the statuses of registered alarm devices and display the alarm count, the
accumulated time of alarm, and messages individually set to devices.
Advanced
From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Option (V)" -> "Alarm system setting (A)".
The "Alarm system setting" window is displayed.
Setting a device
Set settings for an alarm device and its operation.
3
Option
Exchange the selected alarm devices.
Setting a message
Sets an alarm message.
A connected PLC device can be turned ON and OFF repeatedly at fixed cycles from KV COM+ for
Excel. The PLC can confirm normal communication with KV COM+ for Excel (computer) by monitoring
that the specified device changes in a fixed period.
Advanced
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Option (V)" -> "PC presence detect relay
(P)".
The "PC presence detect relay (P)" window is displayed.
3
Option
3 Select a "Connection".
4 Select the type of the target device and enter the device number.
5 Click "OK".
The PC presence detect relay function is set.
Point
• Do not change the name or delete the "DB_ERROR" worksheet. Doing so may disable
Advanced
normal communication.
• Do not set a basic function (monitor, logging, real time logging, data folder, alarm or
parts arrangement) in the "DB_ERROR" worksheet.
3
Reference The "DB_ERROR" worksheet is created when a "Connection" is set to a new book for the
Status Contents
Communication with the connection destination is working
3 or (blank) Communication with the connection destination is not working
Error and Communication Status Display
Point
• The "Update" button is enabled during communication only.
• No communication status is displayed for a connection destination that is registered in
the Connection destination setting but is not referred to in any function settings.
• If a connection destination is not yet connected, try reconnecting.
Reference If an error occurs at automatic saving, automatic printing or email sending, its contents
are recorded on the "DB_ERROR" worksheet. In addition, the target book or work sheet
is also stored in the same folder as the book under communication. If the book under
communication has not been saved even once, it is stored in the current folder of Excel.
Advanced
Sample_Sheet1_20110401_170530.xls
(.csv)
File Name* Worksheet Date Time
3
Name
(csv file only)
MEMO
Advanced
3
Error and Communication Status Display
OPC Server
OPC Server 4
This chapter gives an outline of an OPC server and explains how to set it.
OPC is the acronym of OLE for Process Control. This is used as a standard interface supporting the
development of measuring and control systems.
An OPC server enables communication with a PLC of each company supporting an OPC server.
Since KV COM+ for Excel supports communication with an OPC server, a PLC device supporting an OPC
OPC Server
4 OPC Server
OPC Server
Point
For communication with an OPC server, KV COM+ for Excel should be installed in the
same personal computer as the OPC server and the server should be communicating with
a PLC of each company.
Reference KV COM+ for Excel was verified to operate in the following OPC server:
FA Server5.0/4.0 (Roboticsware, Inc.)
OPC Server
T01 (Tag Setting 01) of F01 (Folder Setting 01): DM0
1 From the menu, select "Add" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Connection destination setting (S)".
The "Connection" window is displayed.
OPC Server
2 Click "Add".
The "Add Connection" window is displayed.
3 Enter a connection name and select "OPC Server" as the connection model.
5 Click "OK".
After reflecting the settings, close the window.
Reference Click "Cancel" to discard the settings and close the window.
7 From the menu, select "Add" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Basic function setting (F)" -> "New monitor
(M)".
Different procedure
4 • Click .
• Open the right-click menu and click "New Monitor (M)".
OPC Server
9 Type in a target cell directly or click the cell specification button to specify the cell to position
the monitor at.
When the cell specification button is pressed, the window below is displayed. You can specify a target cell
range by mouse dragging.
10 If more than one cell is specified at "Target cell", set "Device increment" and "Direction".
• Device Incrementation
When this is checked, the device number is set incrementally (+ 1).
This can be set only when more than one cell is specified at "Target cell". This is checked by default.
OPC Server
• Direction
Specify the priority direction of device number incrementation.
This can be set only when more than one cell is specified at "Target cell". The default is "Vert".
OPC Server
11 Select "Connection".
After adding or Changing a destination, specify a destination to use and click "Select".
" Setting a Destination" (Page 2-5)
4
OPC Server
Point
The "Select device" window is displayed only when the OPC server is active and online.
For device selection, make sure that the OPC server is active and online.
15 Setting a Trigger
Items requiring setting differ depending on the selected operation mode.
Write when
Operation Mode Read Trigger Write Trigger
determined
Read Essential Unable to set Unable to set
*
Write Unable to set *
Read/Write Essential Essential Unable to set
OPC Server
* In the "Write" mode, either "Write Trigger" or "Write when determined" needs to be set.
Click "Trigger setting" to display the "Trigger list" window for trigger setting.
4
OPC Server
After setting, select a trigger to use and click "Select".
"2-7 Trigger Setting" (Page 2-103)
Point
When setting a trigger, the read and write timing of OPC server has to be set. The actual
read and write timings depend on the settings of the OPC server.
16 Click "OK".
The monitor function is set to the target cell.
Reference If a target cell range is overlapping with another setting area, the overwrite confirmation
dialog box is displayed.
OPC Server
Point
For monitoring from KV COM+ for Excel, turn the OPC server online. Monitoring from KV
4 COM+ for Excel is possible only when the OPC server is online.
Ex) FA Server5.0/4.0 (made by Roboticsware, Inc.)
OPC Server
The appendices explain how to install the USB driver and give explanations
about the menu list, the toolbar list, the device list, the error message list, and
the note list.
To connect KV-5000 to your computer via USB, you need to install the USB driver into your computer.
This section explains how to install the USB driver.
On Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP, the USB driver is automatically installed when the KV COM+ for
Excel is installed.
"1-3 Software Installation" (Page 1-10)
Appendices
A
Installing the USB Driver
Appendices
Page 2-16 Page 2-31
Page 3-39 Page 2-43
Page 2-57
Page 2-71
Page 2-94
Page 2-100 A
Page 3-2
Menu List
Page 3-8
Page 3-12
Page 3-26
Page 3-27
Page 2-31
Page 2-43
Page 2-57
Page 2-71
Page 2-94
Page 2-100
Point
When settings are protected, some menus may not be displayed.
"Setting Up Protection" (Page 3-48)
Toolbar
Reference
Icon Name Function
Page
Start communication Starts communication. 2-136
Select all monitor settings Selects all monitor settings on a sheet. 2-133
Select all logging settings Selects all logging settings on a sheet. 2-133
Select all data folder setting Select all data folder settings on a sheet. 2-134
Select all alarm settings Select all alarm settings on a sheet. 2-135
New real time logging Sets new real time logging. 2-57
Reference
Icon Name Function
Page
Cell reference setting Sets advanced settings for the selected part. 3-21
Connection destination
Sets a destination. 2-16
setting
Point
When settings are protected, no icons are displayed, except "Start Communication", "Stop
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Communication", "Start Trace" and "Stop Trace".
"Setting Up Protection" (Page 3-48)
Toolbar List
Address
Device KV-7500/ KV-5500/ KV Nano
KV-1000 KV-700
7300 5000/3000 Series
R00000 ~ R00000 ~ R00000 ~ R00000 ~ R00000 ~
Relay
R99915 R99915 R59915 R59915 R59915
CR0000 ~ CR0000 ~ CR0000 ~ CR0000 ~ CR0000 ~
Control Relay
CR7915 CR3915 CR3915 CR3915 CR8915
T0000 ~ T0000 ~ T0000 ~ T000 ~ T000 ~
Timer (Contact)
T3999 T3999 T3999 T511 T511
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Address
Device KV-7500/ KV-5500/ KV Nano
KV-1000 KV-700
7300 5000/3000 Series
TS0000 ~ TS0000 ~ TS0000 ~ TS0000 ~ TS0000 ~
Timer (Set Value)
TS3999 TS3999 TS3999 TS511 TS511
Timer (Current TC0000 ~ TC0000 ~ TC0000 ~ TC0000 ~ TC0000 ~
Value) TC3999 TC3999 TC3999 TC511 TC511
Counter (Set CS0000 ~ CS0000 ~ CS0000 ~ CS0000 ~ CS0000 ~
Value) CS3999 CS3999 CS3999 CS511 CS255
Counter (Current CC0000 ~ CC0000 ~ CC0000 ~ CC0000 ~ CC0000 ~
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Value) CC3999 CC3999 CC3999 CC511 CC511
High-speed
CTH0 ~ CTH0 ~ CTH0 ~ CTH0 ~
Counter (Current –
CTH1 CTH1 CTH1 CTH3*6
Value)
CM0000 ~ CM0000 ~ CM0000 ~ CM0000 ~ CM0000 ~
Control Memory
CM5999 CM5999 CM11998 CM3999 CM8999 A
TRM0 ~ TRM0 ~ TRM0 ~ TRM0 ~
Trimmer –
Device List
TRM7 TRM7 TRM7 TRM7
Setting Destination
A Monitor
Error Message List
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the data length within the range character string, data length
from 2 to 64.
of 2 to 64. outside the limited range is
entered.
In Read Mode or at the time of
Please specify the read trigger. Read/Write, no read trigger is Specify a read trigger.
specified.
In Write Mode or at the time of
A
Please specify the write trigger. Read/Write, no write trigger is Specify a write trigger.
Logging
type.
Specify the number of devices
If the specified number of devices is
The created quantity is to be created so that the object
added, the object device number will
incorrect. device number does not
exceed the limit.
exceed the limit range.
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Device setting column cannot number of columns on the sheet.
be put into worksheet. When record specification for logging
Set records so that their total
is in the column direction, the number
does not exceed the maximum
of set records exceeds the maximum
number of rows (65536).
number of columns on the sheet.
Please specify log trigger. No logging trigger is specified.
When "Clear" is enabled, no clear
Specify a logging trigger. A
Please specify clear trigger. Specify a clear trigger.
trigger is specified.
destination.
There is no device setting on the
Please set up log device. Set a logging device.
list.
Other real time logs are set up in
The specified destination already Specify a different destination not
the selected connection
A destination.
has a real time logging setting. used.
Too many devices. Adding failed. set the number of devices to 128
exceeds 128.
or less.
Multiple connection destinations
For one setting, more than one For one setting, specify a device
cannot be used in real time log
destination devices are specified. without changing the destination.
setting.
Real time log cannot be set for
the selected connection
The specified destination does Specify a destination supporting
destination. & vbLf &
not support real time logging. real time logging.
"Connection destination cannot
be changed".
Please set up PLC trigger In Trace Mode, no PLC trigger is
In Trace Mode, set a PLC trigger.
conditions. set.
Comparison value of PLC device The PLC trigger (word device) Enter a PLC trigger comparison
is incorrect. comparison value is not correct. value in the correct format.
The entered data count is Enter a data count within the
Number of data incorrect
outside the limited range. limited range.
Please enter starting cell. No starting-point cell is entered. Enter a starting-point cell.
Starting cell specifying is No value is entered into the Enter a starting-point cell in the
incorrect. starting-point cell correctly. correct format.
When sampling period is
(specified cycle), please specify The data count is too small for Specify an appropriate or greater
number of data above (numeric the sampling cycle. count for the sampling cycle.
value).
Data Folder
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type.
Specify the number of devices
If the specified number of devices is
The created quantity is to be created so that the object
added, the object device number will
incorrect. device number does not
exceed the limit.
exceed the limit range.
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cell range.
Please specifying [Write record Specify the write record
The write record comment
comment] specifying cell on the comment specification cell on
specification cell and the starting-
same worksheet as starting the same sheet as the record
point cell are set on different sheets.
cell. cell range.
Read record No. specifying cell
is repeated with record cell
The read record number
specification cell is specified in the
Do not specify the read record
number specification cell in the
A
range. target cell range. target cell range.
Set Trigger
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You are attempting registration
Please specify trigger 1. Specify Trigger 1.
without specifying Trigger 1.
You are attempting registration
Please specify trigger 2. Specify Trigger 2.
without specifying Trigger 2.
Edit
Auto Save
Auto Print
Send Email
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Destination List
Alarm
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Incorrect device No. range for the specified type is
range for the specified type.
entered.
If the specified number of Specify the number of devices to
devices is added, the object be created so that the object
The created quantity is incorrect.
device number will exceed the device number does not exceed
limit.
Specify devices so that the total
the limit range.
Specify devices so that the total
A
number of devices with existing number of devices with existing
Protection of Settings
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of settings. settings.
Simulator
This section explains the important points we would like you to know when using KV COM+ for Excel by
items.
General
• For use in Windows 2000, the user should have "Power User" or higher authority.
• For RS-422A connection, if your computer has no RS-422A port, attach an RS-232C/RS-422A
converter to an RS-232C port.
• It is possible to set up communication with only one unit through one type of connection - a USB
connection or a serial (RS-232C/RS-422A) connection. Even if your computer has more than one
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USB or serial ports, simultaneous communication by the same method cannot be set.
• When more than one instance of Excel is active during communication, normal operation cannot be
guaranteed. If several books are opened by a single instance of Excel, however, communication is
possible. In case of serial (RS-232C/RS-422A) connection, however, book communication is
possible only when the baud rate is the same between books.
• To greatly enhance data reliability, we recommend to create a duplex configuration with two personal A
computers operating.
Notes List
• An operation executed by KV COM+ for Excel cannot be undone ("Edit (E)" -> "Undo (U)"). To keep
the original status, always back up a book.
• If simultaneous use with another Excel add-in or a macro causes a problem, do not execute the
Excel add-in or macro.
• Do not rename or delete the "DB_ERROR" sheet.
• Do not set a basic function (monitor, logging, real time logging, data folder, or alarm) on the
"DB_ERROR" sheet.
• When a graph is selected, the KV COM+ for Excel menu is hidden.
• Menu items of KV COM+ for Excel cannot be executed when a shared book is opened.
• The KV Nano Series is compatible with KV COM+ for Excel version 1.10 or later, and the KV-7000
Series is compatible with version 1.30 or later. Editing and communication cannot be started on
versions of KV COM+ for Excel which are not compatible.
Communication
• During communication, all menu items other than Stop Communication, Start/Stop Trace, and
Version are disabled.
• The communication periods differ depending on the computer performance and load factor, the
connection route, and the number of devices registered in the book. It is recommended to keep other
applications (including resident ones) inactive. To prevent data loss, avoid operating Excel during
communication. If a graph is displayed on the Excel screen during communication, the
communication period becomes longer than if no graph is displayed. To keep the communication
period short, do not display graphs on the screen.
• If the computer goes into standby mode, communication stops and operation after it turns on again
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becomes unstable. Set the computer you use KV COM+for Excel at so that it doesn't enter into
standby mode.
• Do not delete or insert rows or columns during communication because the later operation cannot be
ensured.
• During cell edit, dialog display (excluding some cases), or print preview, since Excel operations do
A not work, data is not updated at all. Since only one trigger event can be stored in this status, the
above operation during communication may cause data loss.
• If the mouse cursor is on the "Stop Communication" icon (Stop Communication) immediately after the
Notes List
start of communication, the display of the "Stop Communication" icon (Stop Communication) does
not change.
• If the mouse cursor is on the "Stop Communication" icon (Start Communication) immediately after the
stop of communication, the display of the "Stop Communication" icon (Start Communication) does
not change.
• If two or more books are open, communication starts or stops on all books.
• If too many devices are set, it may take time until communication actually starts. The time required
depends on the computer performance.
• Communication is not possible in Design Mode.
• During communication, mouse dragging is not possible.
• During communication, do not set Design Mode.
• When the right-click menu is displayed, communication stops.
• When a graph (sheet) or graphic is selected, communication stops.
Basic function
Common
• This cannot be set during communication.
• For setting, at least one destination needs to be set.
"2-5 Connection Destination Setting" (Page 2-15)
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• If a new real time logging setting is created when such an object as a graph is created, the target or
starting cell becomes blank.
• When the display format is set, the display format in the cell format settings should be changed. If the
display format in the cell format settings is changed later, data may not be displayed normally.
• When the display format is set, the display format in the cell format settings should be changed. If a
large cell range is set, the file size may become several megabytes or greater at saving.
• If there is too much data to set, it may take time until the setting is completed. The time required for
A
setting depends on the performance of your computer.
Notes List
• Values are not updated if the setting sheet is protected.
• If a sheet is protected or a book is shared, each setting cannot be executed.
Monitor
• If the actual communication period is longer than the set monitor trigger period, cell data is updated
only at every communication period.
• If the object device is a bit device and the display format is character string, a set character string
cannot be written into the PLC Be sure to enter 0 or 1.
• Even if a value is written into a device that cannot be written into or a device always written into by a
ladder program, value written in a cell cannot be updated.
• When the display format is floating-point, a conversion error occurs.
• If a result of operation by a mathematical expression is written, the value may not become an integer
because of an operational error and a write error may occur. To solve this problem, add an INT
function.
• When "Write at Confirmation" is set, nothing is written at the start of communication.
Logging
• If communication is stopped during logging, logging starts not from the interrupted point in the target
cell range but from the beginning at the start of the next communication.
• If the actual communication period is longer than the set logging trigger period, the target cell
becomes blank.
• If the set logging trigger period is shorter than the computer processing time, no data is added to the
target cell because trigger event occurrence is missed.
• A trigger event may be missed if it occurs during processing after end.
• When the display format is floating-point, a conversion error occurs.
Data folder
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• If the record comment specification cell is blank when a Write Data Folder is executed with record
No. set at 0, a record with no comments is searched for.
• If the record comment specification cell is blank when Read Data Folder is executed with record No.
set at 0, data is read with no comments.
A • Clear the cell of the object record at the start of Read Data Folder.
• Time displayed in the update date and time column becomes the read start time at read or the write
end time at write.
Notes List
• Make sure that the record number specification cell, record comment specification cell, and target
cell range do not overlap.
• Make sure that the record number specification cell, record comment specification cell, and target
cell range are on the same sheet.
• When the display format is floating-point, a conversion error occurs.
• If a result of operation by a mathematical expression is written, the value may not become an integer
because of an operational error and a write error may occur. To solve this problem, add an INT
function.
• If the object device is a bit device and the display format is character string, a set character string
cannot be written into the PLC. Be sure to enter 0 or 1.
• Even if a value is written into a device that cannot be written into or is always written into by a ladder
program, value written in a cell cannot be updated.
• If a trigger event occurs during data folder execution, data may be lost. To confirm current execution
in the PLC, use the notification of completion (enabling reset also at the start).
• At the reading of a character string from the record comment specification cell as a comment on the
record, the displayed character string is read as it is.
Example
When "####" is displayed (narrow column width), the comment on the record is "####".
Alarm
• The alarm history, alarm count, total duration, and occurrence time are not cleared at the start of
communication.
• If the actual communication period is longer than the set alarm trigger period, an alarm device is
monitored only at every communication period.
• The update cycle of the total occurrence time is five seconds.
Trigger
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• If the device ON (OFF) time is shorter than the communication period, it cannot be detected as a
device trigger. Check the "Reset Trigger Bit" check box to confirm trigger detection by KV COM+ for
Excel on the PLC side.
• Trigger events for time ON (level) trigger, time range trigger and ON / OFF of the device are
generated continuously. This increases the computer load. It is recommended to combine several
independent triggers together.
• Rename or delete a button created here by Set Trigger.
A
• Excel does not work when a dialog box is displayed for the confirmation of clicking by a button trigger.
Notes List
• If a trigger setting already selected for a function is deleted, the function is disabled. Set the trigger
again by function setting.
Setting Destination
Extended Functions
Auto Save
• This cannot be set during communication.
• If there is a file of the same name in the storage folder, the settings are always overwritten.
• If a non-existing folder name is specified, the auto save function is not executed.
• If a specified sheet is deleted or renamed, the auto save function is not executed.
• If the total length of folder and file names exceeds 256 single-byte characters, the auto save function
is not executed.
• If the storage drive does not have enough space or cannot be written into, the auto save function is
not executed.
• Since another trigger event generated during saving may be missed, it is not recommended to save
settings on floppy disk or other drives on which saving takes time.
• If a book with a graph referring to cells on a different sheet is automatically saved, the graph in the
saved file refers to the original book. Either create a graph that refers to cells on the same sheet or do
not update information when opening a saved file.
• If automatic saving could not be performed, an error is recorded on the DB_ERROR worksheet.
Auto Print
• This cannot be set during communication.
• For automatic printing, the standard settings of the default printer are used. If non-standard settings
are set on the printing window of Excel, the contents are not saved in an Excel file.
• If a specified sheet is deleted or renamed, the auto print function is not executed.
• Other trigger events that occur during printing may be missed.
Send Email
• This cannot be set during communication.
• Since dial-up or similar communication method imposes load on your computer, other triggers may
be missed or sending of emails may be interrupted due to time-outs.
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Example
When "####" is displayed (narrow column width), the comment on the record is "####".
A • Other trigger events that occur during e-mail sending may be missed.
• If a specified sheet is deleted or renamed, email is not sent.
Notes List
Activation
• Even when a book containing the settings of KV COM+ for Excel is directly opened, KV COM+ for
Excel does not start. KV COM+ for Excel requires add-in registration for automatic startup when such
a book is opened.
"To activate KV COM+ for Excel automatically at the startup of Excel" (Page 2-12)
Edit
• The edit function of KV COM+ for Excel cannot be used during communication.
• Pasting to another book or to another instance of Excel is not possible.
• The basic function settings cannot be copied by the Excel standard copy function.
• To delete a basic function setting, use Delete Setting on the menu of KV COM+ for Excel.
• For the batch modification of settings of several cells, select the setting of the same function.
• If an Excel standard insertion, deletion, or move function (cut & paste) is executed, the result is as
shown below. This also applies to the edit function of a row or column.
Function Position Insert Delete Move
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Other than the target cell Follow Follow –
Monitor
Target cell Follow Delete Follow
Outside target cell range Follow Follow –
Starting-point cell Follow Delete Follow
Logging
Target cell range (Other than
the starting point)
No change No change No change A
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Outside object cell range Follow Follow –
Starting-point cell Follow Delete Follow
Real time logging
Target cell range (Other than
No change No change No change
the starting point)
Outside object cell range Follow Follow –
Starting-point cell
Record number specification
cell Follow Delete Follow
Data folder
Record comment
specification cell
Object cell range (Other than
No change No change No change
starting point)
Outside object cell range Follow Follow –
Starting-point cell Follow Delete Follow
Alarm
Object cell range (Other than
No change No change No change
starting point)
The PLCs compatible with each version of KV COM+ for Excel are as shown below.
KV-5500
KV-N14**
KV-5000
KV-7500 KV-N24**
KV-3000 KV-NC32T
KV-7300 KV-N40**
KV-1000
KV-N60**
KV-700
Ver.1.0 – Compatible – –
Ver.1.1 – Compatible Compatible –
Ver.1.2 – Compatible Compatible Compatible
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A
PLC Compatibility
MEMO
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A
PLC Compatibility
An index of terminologies used in this manual. They are arranged in the alphabetical sequence.
Device Trigger.....................................2-112
A Displaying Setting Device List...............3-39
About Parts Configuration .....................3-21
About Parts setting................................3-22 E
About Trigger Types............................2-103
Activating KV COM+ for Excel ..............2-11 Edit ................... 2-7, 2-129, App-17, App-27
Activation.......................................... App-26 Error and Communication Status
Activation and Termination....................2-11 Display ..................................................3-59
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C K
Change Settings..................................2-100 KV COM+................................................2-6
Combination Trigger............................2-123
Communication ................................ App-22 L
Communication with the Simulator........2-25
Connection Destination Setting.............2-15 Logging ................................... 2-40, App-10
Copy Each Setting to Another Cell......2-131
Create comments..................................3-50
Cycle Trigger.......................................2-104 M
Mail Sending Setting ................... 3-12, 3-55
D Menu List..................................... 2-6, App-3
Modifying Connection Destination.........2-21
Data folder............................... 2-65, App-13 Monitor ...................................... 2-28, App-8
Delete Each Setting ............................2-132 Move Each Setting to Another Cell .....2-129
Deleting Connection Destination...........2-22
Destination List................................. App-18
Device List.......................................... App-6
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Operating environment............................1-8 System configuration...............................1-9
Operating Environment and System
Configuration................................... 1-8, 2-4
Operation Flow........................................2-2 T
Option ........................................... 2-9, 3-50
Outline.....................................................1-2 Terminating KV COM+ for Excel ...........2-12 A
Outline and Functions .............................1-2 Time Trigger........................................2-107
INDEX
To activate KV COM+ for Excel
automatically at the startup of Excel .....2-12
P Tool ............................................... 2-9, 3-41
Toolbar List ........................................ App-4
Parts......................................................3-25 Trigger.............................................. App-25
Parts Configuration ....................... 2-8, 3-21 Trigger Setting............................. 2-5, 2-103
PC Presence Detect Relay ...................3-58 Trigger Setting Deletion ......................2-128
PLC Compatibility............................. App-28 Trigger Setting Modification ................2-126
Port No. .................................................3-13
Properties Page ....................................3-26
Protection of Settings ....................... App-20 U
Uninstall KV COM+ for Excel. ...............1-15
R
Read Import Support Information..........3-43 V
Reading Connection Destination
Settings from Another File (Import) .......2-24 Version information .................................2-9
Reading Device Comments from a
File ........................................................3-41 W
Real time logging .................... 2-53, App-12
Right-click Menus..................................2-10 What is OPC Server?..............................4-2
When creating a new file.........................2-2
When opening an existing book ..............2-3
S
Saving Connection Destination Settings
in Another File (Export) .........................2-23
Select All Alarm Settings.....................2-135
Select All Data Folder Settings ...........2-134
Select All Logging Settings .................2-133
Select All Monitor Settings ..................2-133
Select All Real Time Log Settings.......2-134
Send Email....................................... App-18
Set Device List .............................. 2-8, 3-39
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