all-in-one PLCKV Nano Application Guide Vol. 4 KV Nano Sensor Network Function Sensor data can be imported to a PLC without programming Points 1. Sensor setting values and measurement values can be imported to a PLC without communication programming. 2. Control of sensor setting information, from general-purpose sensors to machine vision systems, can be consolidated by a PLC. 3. Connectable through a single LAN cable, which allows for simple wiring even for multi-unit connection. back up. etc. System Overview EtherNet/IP compatible sensor Measurement data Setting parameter The KV Nano Series EtherNet/IP function allows measurement data. NE-Q05(P) 2 . This function also allows users to change. and parameter setting information. of EtherNet/IP compatible sensors to be imported to a PLC without programming. error statuses. and restore parameter setting information easily. ONE POINT More than one unit can be connected using the Ethernet switch. KEYENCE EtherNet/IP compatible sensors FS-N Series PS-N Series LV-N Series IL/IB/IG Series GT2/GT Series FD-MH/S Series SR-750/650/D100 Series LJ-V7000 Series CV-X100/5000 Series IV Series XG-8000/7000 Series * For product release situations. contact our sales office in your country or region. 3 . PLC: KV-NC32T x 1 unit. Use an Ethernet switch that is equipped with Notes for using more the QoS function in order to obtain stable EtherNet/IP communication. Preparation for Wiring 1. This document introduces a connection example of the KN Nano connector type PLC with three units of the GT2 Series High-precision Contact Digital Sensors. KV-NC1EP x 1 unit 2. Connection diagram (1:1 connection) GT2-71N GT2-72N DL-EP1 KV-NC32T + KV-NC1EP GT2-CH2M OP-66483 [1] [2] [3] GT2-H12 4 . than one DL-EP1 unit Use a category 5e or higher STP straight cable for LAN connection. Sensor: DL-EP1 x 1 unit GT2-71N (main unit) x 1 unit. GT2-72N (expansion unit) x 2 units GT2-H12 x 3 units GT2-CH2M x 3 cables 3. LAN cable: OP-66483 or category 5e or higher STP cross cable x 1 An Ethernet switch is required. 1.168. 5 . Start KV STUDIO (Ver.KV STUDIO Settings Specify the following items before configuring the Ethernet settings.1) 1.168. Assign the IP address in [Setup unit(2)] of the KV-NC1EP unit and click “EtherNet/IP”. 7. IP address assigned to the KV-NC1EP……(Example: 192.10 (initial value)) 2. Select [Tool] > [Unit Editor] in the menu and add the KV-NC1EP unit by drugging and dropping it from [Select unit(1)]. 2.0.0. IP address assigned to the DL-EP1 ………(Example: 192.1 or later) and select [KV-NC32] as a supported model to create a new project. Add the DL-EP1 from [Unit list] and assign the IP address specified for the DL-EP1. 3. the connected sensors can automatically be searched from [Search unit]. 4. ONE POINT If wiring has successfully been completed and power is supplied. 6 . Add the GT2-71*/75* (main unit) from [Unit list] before adding two units of the GT2-72*/76* (expansion unit) and then close the setting window. Select [Monitor/Simulator] > [Transfer to PLC -> Monitor mode] in the menu and transfer the setting information above to the PLC. 7 . Select [View] > [Device comment edit window] in the KV STUDIO menu and register device comments for the sensors connected to the DL-EP1. 6.5. * The monitoring cycle can be set for each scan to enable checking of all subtle changes in signals that are usually Cursor can be used to find unnoticed. right-click [1] GT2-71*/75*. Device values can be checked in the graph. This function is particularly useful for identifying the time between two the cause of problems. points in millisecond units. and then select [Sensor IO monitor] to monitor the GT2 sensors. Monitor Open the unit configuration in the workspace. 8 . Click the icon in the toolbar of [Sensor IO monitor] to start the real time chart monitor. Select [File] > [Save backup sensor settings file] / [Output CSV file] to save the setting value in a dedicated file/CSV file. Select [Communication] > [Transmission adapter settings] in the EtherNet/IP settings menu. Select [Communication] > [Read adapter] in the menu and read the parameter setting value. Select [Tool] > [EtherNet/IP] in the KV STUDIO menu. Select [Read from scan list] in [Transmission adapter settings start menu]. Select a sensor and parameter to be backed up.Backup of Sensor Setting Values The KV STUDIO transmission adapter settings function allows a setting value of each sensor parameter to be backed up. 9 . Sensor Setting Value Change Start the transmission adapter settings window in the same way as the backup procedures. System mode monitor screen Call up system screen switch * <Supported model> VT3-X15(D)/S12(D)/S10/V10(D)/V8/V7/V7R/V6H(G) 10 . Select a sensor parameter to be changed and change its setting value. Sensor Control on the VT3 Touch Panel Connecting the VT3 touch panel allows for such operations as batch confirmation of sensor statuses and saving. restoring. Select [Communication] > [Write adapter] and write the changed setting value to the sensor. and changing of parameter setting information easily on the touch panel system mode monitor screen or by using a switch to which the “Call up system screen” function has been assigned. and error details. Sensor setting backup Simply select a desired sensor and press the button to back up its settings.1. Sensor setting restoration Just select a saved backup file to write its settings to the sensor. Sensor monitor The connected sensor’s setting information. 11 . can be confirmed together. etc. 2. current values. 3. keyence. www.com Copyright (c) 2013 KEYENCE CORPORATION. KVN4-WW-EN0701-GB 1044-1 E 600C41 . All rights reserved.