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KV STUDIO Ver.2

In an environment where Time-to-Market is emphasized, short-term development is the strongest theme for engineers. For device designers, the effective use of past design resources can be said to be a required item for reduction of delivery date. KV STUDIO realizes the ultimate reusability of ladder resources.

Script language and ladder language can be used in combination in the same program.

Dual language programming

Writing I/O control in ladder language and arithmetic processing and character string processing in script language enables you to create a simple program, reducing the time required for program design to debugging.

Conventional ladder

Script language enables you to write arithmetic processing and character string processing easily. Conversely, it is difficult for you to write these processes in ladder language. KV STUDIO provides more intuitive programming because it enables you to write both script language and ladder language in the same program. That is, KV STUDIO provides a new programming style in which ladder language complements processing that is difficult to write in ladder language.

Editing image in ladder support software

Editing image in ladder support software

A ladder can be split, designed, and managed by using structured programming.

Ladder splitting per function

Structured programming enables you to split a ladder per function and build ladders in combination.

"Local device" that enhances module reusability

Different from normal devices, a local device is a virtual device that can be used only in modules. To represent a local device, add @ to the beginning of it (example:@MR0). Correspondingly, the actual device common to all programs is called a "global device".

In the past, it was necessary to reassign device numbers manually to avoid device competition between modules when a ladder managed as a module was reused.

Defining internal utility relays and variables used for closed applications in a module as local devices enhances independence. This makes it easy to reuse the module. Each local device is assigned automatically to the actual devices in the set local device area.

"Module Library" that enhances program reusability

Program registration in the module library

You can easily register created program modules in the module library in a drag-anddrop manner. You can also store programs created by function, processing, and option in the module library.

Reusing modules from the module library

Completely different ladder programs can easily capture and reuse each other. You do not need to be conscious of the competition between devices used in each others' programs because local devices exist in the module.

"Unit Editor" enables the entire PLC system design on your PC

Automatic calculation of current consumption, width, and weight

Helpful design for automatic calculation of the current consumption, width, and weight.

Automatic calculation of current consumption

Advanced setting of each expansion module is also possible via software.

This software enables you to set all modules. It eliminates the need to set all units with DIP switches while referring to the manual.

Simple setting

KEYENCE is the first company in the industry that has successfully installed a GUI that enables you to freely incorporate a system by dragging and dropping the graphics of the modules.

Simple setting

The visual display of units allows you to get a clear image of the system configuration. The box display allows you to confirm the relay assignment of each unit at a glance. You can also print the visual display and box display, making it possible to create specifications easily.