Expanding Usage

Touch Panel Display

 Display colour High resolution

16 million colours
Best class in industry
XGA
Best class in industry

Make It Possible
Overlaying items Tiny but legible characters
allows larger display area ensure larger display area
Touch Panel Display

Make It
Possible More efficient layout
1
Since the display area is limited, the new concept of
“overlaying” allows more information to be displayed in
the same display area. * XGA is available with the VT5-X.

2

“Slide tab feature”
to slide-in the screen only
when necessary
The area of up to 50% from the
left, right, top, and bottom can
be used.
compared
with screens
Make It
Possible Increased display area the same size
2 1.5 times
In addition to the screen that is always displayed,
an additional display area can be used to expand Direct jump
the working space. This allows representation as from thumbnail
if it were displayed on a larger screen although
the screen size is the same.

Slide tab
Faster debugging
transparent
Debugging requires frequent page transition.
display
Stress-free jump to any page is possible without
needing a page selection switch.
“Transparent display”
that does not hide the
underlying screen when it is in
the slid-in position

Make It
Possible
More items can be
3 displayed
There is no point in just “displaying” objects. An
increased number of display colours and improved
resolution make the function “usable.”

Even
tiny characters
in a PDF can be
displayed
clearly

Slide and
select

“Vision system monitor”

for displaying camera images clearly

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 Processing defect has occurred

Ha ocurrido un defecto de procesamiento

Five languages supported for

overseas use
English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Spanish are
Speaker with integrated amplifier
supported.
VT-SP1
· ‌Easy installation that only requires
a ø30 panel cut.
· Intended for 24 V power supply.

Speech synthesis
Verbal message ensures recognition of important information by operators “more reliably.”

Applications using the speech synthesis

Suction error has occurred.

Remove the workpiece and

press Operation Start.
The weight of AC1534
is 352 grams which is
acceptable.

* Supported by all models except for VT5-W07M. Announcement of the occurrence of an alarm Operation instruction to the operators Audio notification of an inspection result

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Messages, melodies, and sound effects available as basic functions Spoken message issued in conjunction with alarm display
Messages, melodies, and sound effects can be used as needed. Both visual and verbal alarm messages ensure recognition by operators.

Arbitrary message Melody Sound effect

Entered text is automatically More than 20 melodies have been More than 50 sound effects have
synthesised into speech. incorporated as standard. been incorporated as standard.

Simultaneous verbal
message

Parts assembly failure has

occurred. Stop the equipment
immediately.

No need to register a verbal message

User-created WAV files can also be used.

STEP 1 STEP 2

More flexible speech playback NEW Device value voice reading function NEW

The combination of a verbal message and melody has expanded the audio control function of PLCs. The speech synthesis is processed within the VT unit so that numeric values and

The playback of an audio element can be set to be

character strings in the PLC devices can also be read out.
Sound effects can be set before and after text. repeated a desired number of times. Reading out a numeric value in the DM
The dimension measurement
result is 25 mm.

Reading out a character

string in the DM

The manufacturing lot is BK20089.

“B, K, two, zero, zero, eight, nine”

(Single digit reading supported)
A new set of sound effects has been added which is useful
to add sound effects before and after voice messages.
A decimal point or a plus sign
can also be added.
Audio playback control from a PLC
Control item Operation overview
Audio playback Based on the setting, perform speech synthesis within the VT5 and play back the message
(VT synthesis) NEW (Reading device values are possible).
Audio playback Based on the setting, perform speech synthesis within the PC and play back the message
(PC synthesis) as high quality sound.
Audio stop NEW Stop the message that is being played back.

Disable audio playback Disable the playback of all messages.

Allow audio playback Allow the playback of messages that have been disabled.

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 请清除工件

Please remove the workpiece

Toma un trabajo

Universal Functions
The translation function work efficiently to significantly improve man hours for creating multilingual
nameplates or messages.

Setting/operation flow

1. C
 reate a screen using familiar language. 2. Click once to perform translation. 3. S
 et the display selection switch during
operation.

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 Efficient screen creation and management through
Utilisation and sharing of multilingual comments multilingual operation
Turn the translated multilingual data into resources to unify comments or to reduce the man-hours for Assign words to the switch function to allow easy switching of language display on the site.
screen creation.
Display string change function
Registration of universal comment dictionaries Equipment A
English

▲
Chinese

▲
For China

Equipment B
Use
multilingual · Nameplates and message displays can be switched
resources to ensure among up to eight languages.
efficient multilingual Japanese

▲
 he display language can be switched easily on
·T
For
deployment site for confirmation.
North America

Instantaneous translation with a single click NEW Dictionary registration in one step NEW

Translation is complete with a single click without the need for tedious settings. After translation, the word can be registered in a dictionary in
Click the “Translate All” button and select a language. The translation is complete. one step and turned into resources.

Click

Click

POINT

 ince the character size is automatically adjusted

·S
internally during translation, adjustment is unnecessary even for
languages requiring more horizontal space.

NEW  he words can be copied and pasted between the list of

·T
Automatic translation character strings and Excel data for more flexible editing.
is possible among five ·A
 bout 6000 words of FA terminology have been incorporated
languages including in the VT STUDIO as standard.
Korean and Spanish. Registration of universal comment dictionaries

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 Image monitoring and setting also possible
A vision system can be connected to the VT5 via Ethernet for image display and setting.

Vision system interoperability Monitor screen

▲
Up to 32 units can be connected
Quad-screen Images are sent to
the monitor.
display
Settings are sent to
A monitor for image display and a display unit for equipment control can be integrated into one unit. the controller.

Setting screen

▲
CV-X/XG

Integration for achieving a larger screen and higher resolution

A separate monitor is unnecessary, which leads to space saving and cost reduction.

General-purpose
monitor for image Display unit for Both image display
display equipment control and equipment control
COMBINED!
12" XGA 10" SVGA
12" XGA
Equipment
control can be
done on a
12" XGA
screen
Moreover, two Ethernet ports are
embedded*, which eliminates the need
for a switching hub.
* VT5-X/VT5-W10 only

Special screen for monitoring without creating a screen

The system screen dedicated to the vision system monitor is provided as standard.

From the system menu Dedicated system screen Monitoring

Direct connection to the front USB port can be started
CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OFFICE FOR MODELS/ quickly
VERSIONS SUPPORTED BY CV-X/XG.

From a switch

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 [RGB input] VT5 can be used as an external monitor
RGB input/DVI-D output Separate monitors for a PC or image display can be integrated into a single unit.

provided as standard Touch panel display External monitor VT5-X Integrated

into one
display unit

Peripherals can be connected without a special unit.

* Function of the VT5-X.

Screen for equipment PC screen/ Screen for equipment operation +

operation Screen for image display PC screen/Screen for image display

[DVI-D output] Video output to a separate screen supported NEW

A single unit can be used for both equipment operation display and Andon (alert notification) display.

Different screens
can be displayed.

Screen for equipment operation Screen for Andon display

[RGB input] Free size video display NEW

Free layout is possible for more flexible display.

No need for additional units
Available sizes NEW
Display functions can be used without the need for additional units.
Free size
VESA mount 1024 × 768

768 × 576
Cost reduction Video input unit

512 × 384

Video output unit DVI-D output 256 × 192

RGB input

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PLC Link
Application C o nt ro l m o re t h a n 170 t y p e s of K E Y E N C E s e n s o r s

Sensor Networking Application

More than 170 types of KEYENCE sensors:

Programmable Controller
Can be connected without programming.
Can be monitored without creating screens.

Just select to connect Easy configuration that requires sensor Automatic registration of device
Select a sensor from the list selection only comments for sensors Built-in dedicated sensor debugging function
STEP
and place it by dragging and
1
dropping.

STEP
Set the IP address of the sensor.
2

STEP Transfer the configuration to Drag-and-

3 the PLC. drop a sensor With comments
from the list and
place it

Vision 1D/2D Laser Laser

Fiber Optic Sensor Flow Sensor Displacement Sensor
System Code Reader Marker Profilometer

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 Sensor application function NEW

To u c h P a n e l D i s p l a y
Sensor monitor/setting screen incorporated in the VT5 unit
as standard

< Three monitoring functions >

Sensor monitor/Sensor setting backup/Sensor setting restore

* Supported by all models except VT5-W07M.

List the operating statuses of the connected sensors. Save the sensor configurations as backup data in a PLC. Write backup data to a PLC. Applications

Prevent malfunctions by
showing the light intensity in
a graph and monitoring the
Sensor monitor screen Sensor setting backup screen Sensor setting restore screen changes.

Preventative sensor maintenance

Change the setting values from the VT5. Show the error message of the sensor.

The batch transfer of sensor

settings allows sensor settings
to be changed collectively from
the PLC.

Changing sensor setup data

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PLC Link
Application P ro m o t i n g i nfo r m at i o n s to rag e / m o n i to r i n g o n m a n u fa ct u r i n g s i te s

Network supporting various instruments and uses

Batch Tablet operation/

Data storage
monitoring/ Monitor
Data storage
Server/PC

PC

FTP client/server function KV COM+ Soft-VT VNC server function

· F TP function has been incorporated in · N o PLC communication program · Two types of PLCs can be connected < Operation confirmed applications >
the CPU built-in port. required to up to 16 units respectively. UltraVNC / VNC Viewer
· Up to 2 GB per file · Fastest sampling cycle of 10 ms · FULL HD display possible * Contact your sales representative
· File names can be specified with wildcards. Wireless router for details.

Data link through EtherNet/IPTM PLC MultiTalk function

Data sharing · C yclic communication speed: 12000 pps Operating/monitoring ·‌Two types of PLCs can be
among PLCs ·U  p to 256 units can be linked, Link points: 24k words multiple PLCs connected to up to 16 units
·T  ransmission cycle: 0.5 ms or more respectively.
·‌Data link between PLCs is
KV-7000 Series PLC of a company
other than KEYENCE
possible via the VT5.
Data link through simple PLC link
· Up to 32 units can be linked (Up to 32 settings)
· Maximum link points per setting
720 words + 11520 bits (Total of 8192 words)
Device controlling/monitoring Device instrument monitoring

KV sensor network-enabled devices Open field network-enabled devices Serial link-enabled devices
EtherNet/IP TM
Modbus/TCP
MECHATROLINK
CC-Link
Fiber Optic Sensor Flow Sensor Vision System 1D/2D Code Reader Inverter Temperature controller Servo motor
DeviceNetTM Temperature Inverter Eco-power meter Electric actuator Stepping motor
controller
PLC communication without programming Broad lineup that supports various networks Direct serial port connection, communication without programming

Ethernet communication devices Serial communication devices Ethernet connection-enabled devices USB connection-enabled devices

Robot PC Camera PCB Load cell Electronic balance Wattmeter Actuator Vision System Printer
Barcode USB memory/
Printer
Using KV Script language to reduce man-hours for programming PROTOCOL STUDIO eliminates the need for a communication program * Modbus/TCP-enabled devices can also be connected. reader mouse

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 PLC Link
S ig n i f i c a nt l y i m p rov i n g e f f i ci e n cy f ro m d e s ig n a n d d e b u g gi n g to o p e rat i o n Application

Resource creation
Resource creation/Simulation/Data management
Sharing multilingual resources to
improve efficiency
Resources can be used as translation data common to
the KV-7000 and VT5.
Automatic translation function incorporated as standard

Universal comment dictionary Chinese

Chinese

Translation
English English

KV-7000 Series
Translation
VT5 Series KV STUDIO VT STUDIO

Data management Simulation

Direct access to the PLC storage VT simulator linked with the KV

The VT5 can access the CPU memory or SD card of the KV-7000 to read or write files.
VT5 Series
Various file operation functions incorporated as standard
By linking with the KV Simulator, debugging can be performed without using a physical
PLC, and then simulation can be performed by connecting a PLC.
< KV STUDIO connecting mode >

Possible file
operations
Link
Data can be loaded/written via the front USB port.
VT simulator
KV STUDIO simulator
Rewriting parameters/auto loading files Loading logging data
KV-7000 Series < Physical PLC connecting mode >

Largest in 64 MB CPU memory provided as standard

its class

Ladder program Logging data Document

CPU memory SD card Link

Data can be transferred directly to a PC through FTP uploading. Each region can be customised according to its use.
VT simulator
Physical PLC

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PLC Link
Application S t ro n g b ac k u p fo r m o to r c o nt ro l i m p l e m e nt at i o n

Link function using a screen catalogue

Screen Catalogue

[Screen catalogue] offering screens that can be selected and used immediately

The process is repeated.

Part placement Nameplate Device setting Arrangement Part placement Finished

Screen catalogue
Link with KV STUDIO Finished Using the screen catalogue significantly reduces man-hours.
placement (Automatic device assignment)

Useful for debugging/monitoring

Drag-and-drop placement Automatic reading of KV STUDIO information Screen catalogue dedicated to positioning units

Unit setting
Device
information
comment
information

KV STUDIO
project Positioning-related unit

Trial run Axis monitor

Trend graph Error monitor

Auto tuning Point parameter

Device assignment Device comments can also
be added. * The available items vary depending on the model.
A screen dedicated to KV units is Japanese, English, and
provided. Chinese are supported.

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[Screen catalogue dedicated to positioning units] No need to create a screen for debugging

[ D ev i c e M o n i to r] [ Tr i a l R u n] [C a m a u to - g e n e ra t i o n] [A u to t u n i n g]

Positioning/motion unit
KV-XH16ML/XH04ML

[ P o i n t p a ra m e te r] [ Tr i a l r u n] [A x i s m o n i to r] [S y s te m p a ra m e te r]

High-speed positioning unit

KV-SH04PL

[ P o i n t P a ra m e te r] [ Tr i a l r u n] [A x i s m o n i to r] [I / O M o n i to r]

Communication positioning unit

KV-LH20V

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 Full of standard functions that satisfy various needs

15" 12" 10"

VT5-X15 VT5-X12 VT5-X10
XGA DC XGA DC XGA DC
power power power
10 24 × 76 8 supply 10 24 × 76 8 supply 10 24 × 76 8 supply

Ultra-bright TFT Ultra-bright TFT Ultra-bright TFT

colour display colour display colour display
Sound Printer Ethernet
16 million colours 16 million colours 16 million colours
Sound Printer Ethernet
Touch Panel Display Memory: 256 MB Memory: 256 MB Memory: 256 MB
Sound Printer Ethernet RGB input DVI-D output RGB input DVI-D output

RGB input DVI-D output

Advanced graphics at no extra cost

Greyscale

10" widescreen 7" widescreen 7" widescreen

VT5-W10 VT5-W07 VT5-W07M
WSVGA DC WVGA DC WVGA DC
power power power
10 24 × 6 0 0 supply 800 × 480 supply 800 × 480 supply

Ultra-bright TFT Sound Printer Ultra-bright TFT Printer Ethernet TFT monochrome
colour display colour display
256 greyscale
Sound Printer Ethernet
16 million colours 16 million colours
Ethernet Memory: 128 MB
Memory: 128 MB Memory: 128 MB

The flagship model fuses superior processing The basic 7000 Series model offers the fastest

CPU unit with built-in abilities with networking capabilities CPU unit with processing centre for all-purpose usability
TM
EtherNet/IP port LD/OUT instruction built-in serial port LD/OUT instruction
Programmable Controller CPU memory Program capacity CPU memory Program capacity
execution speed execution speed
64 MB 1500k steps max. 21 MB 160k steps max.
0.96 ns 0.96 ns

EtherNet/IP™ Memory Memory

USB port RS-232C port USB port
port customisation customisation

KV sensor
SD memory card Battery-less SD memory card Battery-less
network

FTP client/ KV socket

Simple PLC link
server communication

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