KV-Studio
What is the System Program of KV-Studio and it's purpose?
The system program is the version of the PLC firmware. This is what controls the CPU and expansion units at a level deeper than the ladder.
How do the two ports of KV-EP02 work? Can the customer assign two IP addresses to them?
The two ports on KV-EP02 work as an Ethernet switch. The customer can use them to connect different Ethernet devices. For example,
Connect multiple KV-EP02s as a daisy chain.
How to add or remove KV-XD02 applications from my KV Studio project.
To remove an application: right click the application and choose “Delete”.
To To add/import an application: right click “Data utilization application” and choose “Create new” or “Import”
We can configurate scaling in the Unit Editor of KV-SAD04. But A customer wants to change the upper/lower limits from an HMI. How is this done?
In the Unit Editor, please set the Scaling to Enable, and Scaling selection to DM selection. Then the customer can change the upper limit and lower limit from DMs.
It is possible to automatically translate the variable comments from English to other languages. What are the 6 languages?
When transferring a new project to your KV you may encounter the following message.
"The project contains function that is not support by the connection destination equipment, so it cannot be transferred"
What does this mean and how do you fix it?
This means that the function versions of your ladder project are incompatible with the system program of the physical PLC.
To fix this:
KV Studio has a dedicated window for managing this.
It can be accessed by going to File(F) -> Function version check/change(G)
In order to use the FANUC robot package, what is required for Robot Package Lite and then what is required for Robot Package Standard?
Robot Package Lite:
The customer needs EtherNet/IP option at the Fanuc side.
Robot Package Standard:
The customer needs HMI device option at the Fanuc side.
There are 4 applications built into KV Studio and will be added by default when a KV-XD02 is added to a project. What are they?
When gesture control is disabled, it is still possible to access system mode by following these steps.
What are the 3 additional ways to communicate with another PLC if PLC Link is not supported?
Option 1: Ethernet/IP
Option 2:Modbus TCP/RTU
Option 3: Hardwire I/O
What are the two types of project comparisons in KV-Studio to see if they are identical?
There are 5 main ways for the KVX to communicate with a host computer. Name 4 of them
Easier Options
1. Host Link
2. MC Protocol
3. E/IP Messaging
Harder Options
1. Protocol Studio/Socket Programming
2. OPC UA Server
How many data-utilizing applications can be used in the KV-XD02?
Up to 128 applications (0 to 127) can be registered.
What are the 4 ways you can display an image from AutoID/APPLI/MVT products on the VT5?
1. BMP File Switching
2. VNC Display
3. Web Browser
4. Vision System Monitor
What is EtherNet/IP explicit message? What are the advantages of the new commands for explicit message communication?
It is on a command & response base. The PLC must send command to request, and the sensors send back the response.
The advantages of new commands for explicit message are,