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Chapter
1 Before Use
Chapter
Data Collection/Transfer • Monitoring Software KV-DH1E

2 Basics
Chapter
3
KV COM+ for Excel Ver. 1
Advanced
Chapter
4 OPC Server
User's Manual ・ Device List

・ Error Message List
Please read this Manual before use.

Keep this Manual in a safe place for later reference.
Applicable CPU Unit

- KV-8000
- KV-8000A
Frequently Asked Questions - KV-7500
- KV-7300
- KV-5500
- KV-5000
- KV-3000
- KV-1000
www.keyence.com/controlfaq - KV-700
- KV Nano Series
Preface
This manual explains the functions, operating procedures and matters to be careful about regarding "KV COM+
for Excel". Read this manual thoroughly before using the product. Keep it in a safe place so that you can use it
anytime when there is a need for it.
 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
KV-8000 Series User's Manual specifications of the "KV-8000 Series", the functions built in the
CPU, and also the method of how to create a ladder program.
KV-7000 Series User's Manual specifications of the "KV-7000 Series", the functions built in the
CPU, and also the method of how to create a ladder program.
KV-5500/5000/3000 Series User's specifications of the "KV-5500/5000/3000 Series", the
Manual functions built in the CPU, and also the method of how to
create a ladder program.
KV-8000/7000/5000/3000/1000 Series
This manual explains the instruction words available for ladder
KV Nano Series
programming.
Instruction Reference Manual
This document describes how to create an ST language
KV-8000 Series ST Language
program and the Operators, Control Statements, and
Programming Manual
Functions that can be used.
KV-8000/7000/5000/3000/1000 Series
This manual explains how to create a script program and also
KV Nano Series
available operators, control statements, and functions.
Script Programming Manual
KV STUDIO User's Manual This manual explains how to operate "KV STUDIO".
KV Nano Series Base Unit (terminal specifications of the terminal block type "KV Nano Series", the
block type) User's Manual functions built in the CPU, and also how to create a ladder
program.
KV Nano Series Base Unit (connector specifications Lof the connector type "KV Nano Series", the
type) User's Manual 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.
Point It indicates additional information on proper operation.
Reference It indicates tips for better understanding or useful information.
Page or manual providing related information
 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.
D17GB 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.
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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.
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How This Manual Is Organized
This chapter gives an outline of the product and explains

Chapter
Before Use the operating environment, system configuration, and
1
1
software installation method.
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.
The appendices explain how to install the USB driver and

Appendices give explanations about the menu list, the toolbar list, the
device list, the error message list, and the note list.
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Contents
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................1

Software License Agreement ................................................................................2
How This Manual Is Organized .............................................................................3
Contents .................................................................................................................4
Conventions Used In This Manual .......................................................................8
Terminology ........................................................................................................... 9
Symbols ................................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 1 Before Use

1-1 Outline and Functions ..............................................................................1-2
Outline ................................................................................................................1-2
Functions ............................................................................................................1-5
1-2 Operating Environment and System Configuration ..............................1-8
Operating environment .......................................................................................1-8
System configuration ..........................................................................................1-9
1-3 Software Installation ...............................................................................1-10
Before Installing KV COM+ for Excel ...............................................................1-10
Installing KV COM+ for Excel ...........................................................................1-11
Uninstall KV COM+ for Excel. ..........................................................................1-15
1-4 Notes on Use ...........................................................................................1-17
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

Saving Connection Destination Settings in Another File (Export) ....................2-23
Reading Connection Destination Settings from Another File (Import) ..............2-24
Communication with the Simulator ...................................................................2-25
Setting the Simulator ........................................................................................ 2-25
Simultaneous Communication with KV STUDIO ..............................................2-27
2-6 Setting Basic Functions .........................................................................2-28
Monitor .............................................................................................................2-28
Section Names and Functions .......................................................................... 2-29
Create New Monitor Setting ............................................................................. 2-31
Batch Modification of Monitor Settings ............................................................. 2-38
Notes ................................................................................................................ 2-39
Logging .............................................................................................................2-40
Creating New Logging Setting .......................................................................... 2-43
Notes ................................................................................................................ 2-52
Real time logging ..............................................................................................2-53
Creating New Real Time Log Setting ............................................................... 2-57
Notes ................................................................................................................ 2-64
Data folder ........................................................................................................2-65
About Specification of Record Number and Record Comments ...................... 2-66
Creating New Data Folder Setting .................................................................... 2-71
Creating New Data Folder Setting
(When set up via sensor parameter is selected) .............................................. 2-81
Notes ................................................................................................................ 2-83
Alarm ................................................................................................................2-84
Setting Alarm System ....................................................................................... 2-88
Creating New Alarm ......................................................................................... 2-94
Notes ................................................................................................................ 2-99
Change Settings .............................................................................................2-100
2-7 Trigger Setting ......................................................................................2-103
About Trigger Types .......................................................................................2-103
Cyclic Trigger .................................................................................................2-104
Time Trigger ...................................................................................................2-107
Device Trigger ................................................................................................2-112
Button Trigger .................................................................................................2-118
Combination Trigger .......................................................................................2-123
Trigger Setting Modification ............................................................................2-126
Trigger Setting Deletion ..................................................................................2-128
2-8 Edit .........................................................................................................2-129
Move Each Setting to Another Cell ................................................................2-129
Copy Each Setting to Another Cell .................................................................2-131
Delete Each Setting ........................................................................................2-132
Select All Monitor Settings .............................................................................2-133
Select All Logging Settings .............................................................................2-133
Select All Real Time Log Settings ..................................................................2-134
Select All Data Folder Settings .......................................................................2-134
Select All Alarm Settings ................................................................................2-135

2-9 Start and Stop Communication ...........................................................2-136
Start Communication ......................................................................................2-136
Stop communication .......................................................................................2-136
Notes ..............................................................................................................2-137
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

Chapter 4 OPC Server
4-1 OPC Server ................................................................................................4-2
What is OPC Server? .........................................................................................4-2
OPC Server Setting Method ...............................................................................4-3
Connecting an OPC Server ................................................................................ 4-3
Chapter App Appendices

1 Installing the USB Driver .....................................................................App-2
Installation in Windows 11/10/8/7/Vista/XP ................................................... App-2
2 Menu List ..............................................................................................App-3
3 Toolbar List ..........................................................................................App-4
4 Device List ............................................................................................App-6
5 Error Message List ..............................................................................App-8
Setting Destination ........................................................................................ App-8
Monitor .......................................................................................................... App-8
Logging ........................................................................................................ App-10
Real Time Logging ...................................................................................... App-12
Data Folder .................................................................................................. App-13
Import Support Information .......................................................................... App-16
Set Trigger ................................................................................................... App-16
Edit .............................................................................................................. App-17
Auto Save .................................................................................................... App-17
Auto Print ..................................................................................................... App-18
Send Email .................................................................................................. App-18
Destination List ............................................................................................ App-18
Alarm ........................................................................................................... App-19
Protection of Settings .................................................................................. App-20
Simulator ..................................................................................................... App-20
6 Notes List ...........................................................................................App-21
General ........................................................................................................ App-21
Communication ........................................................................................... App-22
Basic function .............................................................................................. App-23
Trigger ......................................................................................................... App-25
Setting Destination ...................................................................................... App-25
Extended Functions ..................................................................................... App-25
Activation ..................................................................................................... App-26
Edit .............................................................................................................. App-27
7 PLC Compatibility ..............................................................................App-28
8 INDEX ..................................................................................................App-30

Conventions Used In This Manual
This section explains the configuration of pages used throughout this manual and the meaning of
symbols.
Main heading 2-6 Setting Basic Functions
Chapter title This section explains how to set the basic functions of KV COM+ for Excel.
Function Part Monitor Medium header

Index
At the occurrence of a trigger (that can be set by cycle, time, device, or button), the PLC device value
This is given to each 2 is written into a set cell. It is also possible to write a cell value into a PLC device at the occurrence of
a trigger or at the confirmation of input.
chapter Small header

Setting Basic Functions
■Create a new monitor.

1 Select a cell (range) where to set the monitor.
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 .
menu operation item in

Open the right-click menu and click "Create Monitor".
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.
Reference page or useful to know.

manual
"Appendices: Device List" (Page App-7)
5 Set a device name display position. Operation screen

Page or manual giving
related information
Point
When "Object Cell" is specified by a range, the settable items are limited. Cautions
Example
Notes on operations
that are often
If a cell range is specified in the column direction, "Above" and "Below" cannot be set.
performed
Example erroneously. Be sure
to read them.
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* This page is made only for explanation purposes and is different from actual pages of the manual.

Terminology
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

MEMO

1
Before Use
Before Use 1
This chapter gives an outline of the product and explains the operating
environment, system configuration, and software installation method.
1-1 Outline and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

1-2 Operating Environment and System Configuration . . 1-8
1-3 Software Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
1-4 Notes on Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
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1-1 Outline and Functions
Before Use
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.
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 Example of application
 Real time trend graph
Temperature and other analog

data is read from a PLC device
and displays as a history.

Before Use
 Alarm display
The current alarm status and

alarm history are displayed.
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 Rearrangement management
Rearrangement
management can be
realized easily on Excel.
 Pareto chart
Fault occurrence is
monitored and displayed
as a Pareto chart.

Before Use
 Real time trace
All data can be collected fast because data

logged in PLC internal buffer is read.
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 Real parts display
Meters can be used easily by combining

registered parts with the monitor function.
 KV simulator linkage
By communicating with KV STUDIO simulator,

debugging is possible without PLC.
KV STUDIO simulator
mode
KV COM+ for Excel

Before Use
Functions
 Monitor function
At the occurrence of a trigger (that can be set by
time period, time, device, or button), the PLC
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device value is read into a set cell. It is also

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possible to write a cell value into a PLC device at KV-SIR32XT
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IN
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Write
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The display format (decimal, hexadecimal, binary,

CH2
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V3+
I3+
CH3
3-
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IN OUT
BCD, floating-point real number, character string)

for read into a cell can be selected to create a
monitor screen suitable for each purpose easily.
 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-SIR32XT KV-SAD04
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connected to different destinations, of different
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types, or not continuous can be registered at once. CH0

V0+
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The operability of the logging function can be

I1+
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V2+
I2+
CH2
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enhanced by setting logging start, logging stop and

V3+
I3+
CH3
3-
COM
IN OUT
clear trigger. Operation after logging can be

selected from seven types (scroll, worksheet
movement, clear, overwrite, exit, clear after printing,
clear after saving).
 Example of use
• Collecting measurement data
• Saving quality data
"Logging" (Page 2-40)

Before Use
 Data folder function (Recipe function)

At the occurrence of a trigger, values can be written
from a pre-registered cell range into a PLC device
simultaneously. This makes rearrangement easy. It is
1 also possible to read from a PLC device to a specified

cell range at a time for registration. This reduces the
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V1+
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 Example of use
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COM
V2+
I2+
CH2
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COM
V3+
I3+
CH3
• Modifying processing conditions

3-
COM
IN OUT
• Modifying such parameters as motor control point

and speed Write
"Data folder" (Page 2-65)
 Real time logging function

This is a high-speed logging function, that is supported only when KEYENCE PLC of the KV-8000/
7000/5000/3000 or KV Nano Series is connected. Since the data buffered in PLC is read by
communication, data loss dependent on the communication load can be prevented.
 Example of use
"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)
 Auto save setting

At the occurrence of a trigger. an Excel book (.xls) or sheet (.csv) can be saved automatically.
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 Auto print setting

At the occurrence of a trigger. an Excel book (.xls) or sheet (.csv) can be printed automatically.
 Send mail setting

At the occurrence of a trigger. an Excel book (.xls) or sheet (.csv) can be sent automatically to a
specified address by email automatically.

1-2 Operating Environment and System Configuration
Before Use
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, 11 or Vista is
preinstalled
* KV COM+ for Excel version 1.3 or later will not run on Windows 2000.
CPU
Windows XP/2000: Pentium 800MHz or higher (Pentium 1GHz or higher recommended)
Windows 11/10/8/7/Vista: Processor recommended by Microsoft Corporation.
Memory capacity
Windows XP/2000: 256MB or greater extended memory (512MB or more recommended)
Windows 11/10/8/7/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
• Windows 11
(English OS only)
Supported language
Microsoft Office Excel 2019/2016/2013/2010/2007/2003/2002/2000 (Excluding Microsoft Office Excel
2019/2016/2013/2010 64-bit edition)
Hard disk space
200MB or more
<<PLC>>
KV COM+ for Excel supports the following PLCs:
• KV-8000 • KV Nano Series
• KV-8000A KV-N14**
• KV-7500 KV-N24**
• KV-7300 KV-N40**
• KV-5500 KV-N60**
• KV-5000 KV-NC32T
• KV-3000
• KV-1000
• KV-700/700+M
<<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 Supported by KV COM + for Excel for the KV Nano Series Ver.1.10 or later, the KV-7000
Series Ver.1.30 or later, the KV-8000 Ver.1.40 or later, and the KV-8000A Ver.1.42 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-SIR32XT
POWER
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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IN
OUT
PULL
USB

IN OUT
Serial
Ethernet※1 USB KV-8000/8000A/7500/7300/
BlueTooth 5500/5000/3000/1000/700
KV Nano Series
Serial KV-7300/3000/1000/700
KV-XL402/XL202/L21V
KV Nano Series
Ethernet KV-8000/8000A/7500/5500/5000
KV-XLE02/XD02/XCM02/LE21V/EP21V
KV-NC1EP(KV Nano Series)
USB Bluetooth KV-5500/5000/3000
Serial
Ethernet※1
BlueTooth FL-net
KV-5000/FL20V Routing setting (FL-net)

USB KV-5000/FL20V
Serial KV-PU1
POWER KV-SIR32XT
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POWER KV-SIR32XT
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4 5
12 13
6
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Ethernet※1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
IN IN
EtherNet/IP
OUT OUT
BlueTooth
PULL PULL
IN OUT IN OUT
OPC Server
KV-8000/8000A/7500/5500 Routing setting (EtherNet/IP)
KV-XLE02/XD02/XCM02/EP21V KV-8000/8000A/7500/5500
KV-NC1EP(KV Nano Series) KV-XLE02/XD02/XCM02/EP21V
USB Serial
Serial Ethernet※1※2
KV-PU1 KV-SIR32XT
POWER
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
Ethernet※1 LM21V
IN
OUT
PULL
IN OUT
VT5/VT3 series Routing setting (VT/DT)

Serial KV-7300/3000/1000/700
KV-XL402/XL202/L21V
KV Nano Series
Ethernet KV-8000/8000A/7500/5500/5000
KV-XLE02/XD02/XCM02/LE21V/EP21V
LM21V KV-LM21V
PLC of other company
*1 Use an STP/UTP cross cable when directly connecting the PLC and computer (excluding the KV-8000/
8000A/7500).
Either a cross cable or a straight cable can be used when using the KV-8000/8000A/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.

1-3 Software Installation
Before Use
This section explains how to install and uninstall KV COM+ for Excel.
Before Installing KV COM+ for Excel

1
 Hard disk space
Software Installation
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.
 Windows environment and installation place

KV COM+ for Excel is a software program running on Windows and installed from Windows.
Check that Windows 11/10/8/7/Vista/XP/2000 is installed and running correctly in your computer.
* KV COM+ for Excel version 1.3 or later will not run on Windows 2000.
 Serial port (RS-232C)

For RS-232C connection to each device, have a serial port ready on your computer. For the setup, refer
to the manual of your personal computer.
 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.
Turn the computer power on to start up Windows.

1
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 Click [setup] the window.

The installer program starts up.
3 A progress bar is displayed and the computer starts preparation for setup.

4
Before Use
When the following screen is displayed, click [Next] to start setup or [Cancel] to cancel startup.
1
5 When the following screen is displayed, read the user license agreement, check "I accept the
terms in the License Agreement", and click [Next].
6 Enter the User Name, Organization, and Serial Number and click [Next].
The serial No. is recorded on the document in the package.

Before Use
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).
8 When the following screen is displayed, click [Install] to start installation or [Cancel] to cancel
installation.
9 At the end of setup, a completion message is displayed.

Click [Finish] to finish installation.

Before Use
Uninstall KV COM+ for Excel
To uninstall KV COM+ for Excel from your computer, follow the procedure below.
1 Point
If KV COM+ for Excel is added in, invalidate its registration before uninstallation.
"Deactivate the registration of KV COM+ for Excel." (Page 2-14)
1 Turn the computer power on to start up Windows.
Point
For uninstallation, log in to your computer as a user authorized to modify the system, such
as a computer administrator.
2 Click [Start] and then [Control Panel].

The control panel is displayed.
3 Click [Programs and Features].

A program list is displayed.

Before Use
Click [KEYENCE KV COM+ for Excel] and then [Uninstall].
5 Click [Yes].
The uninstall program starts up and KEYENCE KV COM+ for Excel will be deleted.

1-4 Notes on Use
Before Use
When using KV COM+ for Excel, be sure to read the notes given below.
 About each interface of personal computer

Depending on your connection method, check that the serial, USB, or Ethernet port is available on your
1 computer. Without correct setup, KV COM+ for Excel cannot be used normally. For the setup, refer to
the manual of your personal computer.
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 USB use

For USB connection, connect a cable directly to a USB port of the device without using a USB hub.
If the communication status is unstable due to noise, disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. If
communication is interrupted frequently, attach a ferrite core to the cable.
 Note during long-time communication

To enhance data reliability significantly, create a duplex configuration from two personal computers.
 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).

2
Basics
Basics 2
This chapter explains the operation flow, the Excel book configuration, the
items of the menu list, and various setting methods.
2-1 Operation Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

2-2 Operating Environment and System Configuration . . . 2-4
2-3 Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
2-4 Activation and Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
2-5 Connection Destination Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
2-6 Setting Basic Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28
2-7 Trigger Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-103
2-8 Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-129
2-9 Start and Stop Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-136

2-1 Operation Flow
This section explains the operation flow when using KV COM+ for Excel.
When creating a new file

Basics
2 Starting up KV COM+ for Excel

"Start" button -> "All Programs" -> "KEYENCE Applications" -> "KV COM+ for
Operation Flow
Excel" ( Page 2-11)
Creating a new book
"Microsoft Office" button -> "New (N)"/
Setting destination
"Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Connection destination setting (S)"/
( Page 2-15)
Setting each function

• Monitor ( Page 2-28) Logging ( Page 2-40)
• Data folder ( Page 2-65) Alarm ( Page 2-84)
• Real time logging ( Page 2-53) Extended function setting ( Page 3-2)
Saving the book

"Microsoft Office" button -> "Save as (A)"
The book is saved in the same way as an ordinary Excel file.
Connecting equipment
Connect the equipment you plan to use to your personal computer.
Starting communication
"KV COM+(K)" -> "Start Communication (C)"/ ( Page 2-136)

2-1 Operation Flow
When opening an existing book
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
"Microsoft Office" button -> "Open (O)"/
Editing each function (*)

• Change setting ( Page 2-100) • Edit ( Page 2-129)
• Extended functions setting ( Page 3-2)
Saving a book (*)
"Microsoft Office" button -> "Save (S)"
Connecting equipment
Connect the equipment you plan to use to your personal computer.
Start communication
"Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Start Communication(C)"/ ( Page 2-136)
(*) : Execute this as required.

When KV COM+ for Excel is used, Excel book configuration becomes as follows:

Basics

"Alarm" (Page 2-84)
2
Monitor setting
Data folder setting

Logging setting
Alarm setting
"3-6 Error and Communication Status Real time Book

Display" (Page 3-59) log setting
Alarm system
setting
"2-5 Connection Destination Setting" (Page 2-15) "2-7 Trigger Setting" (Page 2-103)
"2-5 Connection Destination Setting"

(Page 2-15)
"Auto save setting" (Page 3-2)
"Mail Sending Setting" (Page 3-12) "Setting Mail Server"

(Page 3-12)

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)
2
KV-SIR32XT
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8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Destination: Preprocess of Line 1

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
IN
Personal computer OUT
Model: KV-8000
Connection mode: Ethernet
IN OUT
IP Address: 192.168.1.10
Destination: Postprocess of Line 2

Model: KV-5000
IP Address: 192.168.1.11

(Via OPC server in personal computer)
Trigger setting
Set an operation timing for each function of KV COM+ for Excel.

Trigger settings can be shared between functions and saved as a trigger list for each Excel book.
 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)

2-3 Menu List
This section explains the menu of KV COM+ for Excel.
For the contents of Excel menu, refer to the manual and help provided for Excel.
Basics
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)

2-3 Menu List
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.
Basic function setting
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

2-3 Menu List
Extended function setting

Basics
2 Item Function
Reference
Page
Auto save setting Set the auto save function. 3-2
Menu List
Auto print setting Set the auto print function. 3-8

Mail sending setting Set the email send function. 3-12
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
Setting Device List
Reference
Item Function
Page
Setting Device List Display the setting device list window. 3-39

2-3 Menu List
Tool
Basics
Reference
2
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
Version information
Item Function
Version information Display the version information window.

2-3 Menu List
Right-click Menus
Basics
Excel standard function menu
2
Menu List
KV COM+ for Excel menu
Excel standard function menu
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.

2-4 Activation and Termination
This section explains how to activate and terminate KV COM+ for Excel.
Activating KV COM+ for Excel
Basics
1 Select "Start" -> "All Programs" -> "KEYENCE Applications" -> "KV COM+ for Excel" in this
order. 2
Different procedure
Activation and Termination

Open the "KVComPlus.xla" file in the folder where KV COM+ for Excel is installed.
A macro warning dialog box is displayed.
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.
2 Click "Enable Macros (E)".

Excel starts.
* The "R1C1" setting in the Excel options is not supported. Use in "A1 mode".

3 Select "Microsoft Office" -> "New (N)".

The KV COM+ for Excel menu is displayed.
Basics
Terminating KV COM+ for Excel
2 1 Click "Microsoft Office" -> "Exit Excel (X)".

At exiting from Excel, KV COM+ for Excel also terminates.
To activate KV COM+ for Excel automatically at the startup of Excel
Activating KV COM+ for Excel Automatically at the Startup of Excel
Different procedure
Create a shortcut to the "KVComPlus.xla" file and copy it into the "XLSTART" folder of Excel.
 Registering KV COM+ for Excel as an add-in program

If KV COM+ for Excel is registered in Excel as an add-in program, it automatically activates at Excel
start-up.
1 Start Excel.
2 Click "Microsoft Office" and "Excel Options (I)".

Click "Add-Ins" in the left column.
Set "Manage" at the bottom to "Excel Add-ins" and click "Go (G)".

3 Click "Browse".
The "Browse file" window is displayed.
Basics
2

4 Select the folder where KV COM+ for Excel is installed.
5 Select the "KVComPlus.xla" file and click "OK".
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.
8 Click "Microsoft Office" and "Exit Excel (X)".

KV COM+ for Excel starts up automatically at the next activation of Excel.

 Deactivate the registration of KV COM+ for Excel.

1 Click "Microsoft Office" and "Excel Options (I)".
Click "Add-Ins" in the left column.
Basics
Set "Manage" at the bottom to "Excel Add-ins" and click "Go (G)".
2
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.
4 Click "Microsoft Office" and "Exit Excel (X)".

When Excel is started next time KV COM+ for Excel will not start.

2-5 Connection Destination Setting
For setting each function of KV COM+ for Excel, you need to set a connection destination first. This
section explains how to set 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.
KV-SIR32XT
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IN Destination: Preprocess of Line 1

2
Personal computer OUT
Connection Destination Setting

Model: KV-8000
IN OUT
IP Address: 192.168.1.10
Destination: Postprocess of Line 2

Model: KV-5000
IP Address: 192.168.1.11

(Via OPC server)
The connection destination can be imported from or exported to the connection destination list file
(*.ali).
Point
Supported by KV COM + for Excel for the KV Nano Series Ver.1.10 or later, the KV-7000
Series Ver.1.30 or later, the KV-8000 Ver.1.40 or later, and the KV-8000A Ver.1.42 or later.
Editing and communication cannot be started on versions of KV COM+ for Excel which
are not compatible.

Adding Connection Destination
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Connection destination setting (S)".
Basics
Displays the "Connection" window.
2
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.

3 Enter a unique name into "Connection".
Basics
4 Click the " T " button at "Target PLC".
A connection model list is displayed. 2

5 Click a model to connect.
6 Select "Communication path".
When adding or modifying a "Communication path", click "Settings".

The "Comm settings" window is displayed.
7 Select the communication port of your computer.

Name Explanation
USB (U) Connect equipment by USB.
Serial (S) Connect equipment by RS-232C.
Ethernet (E) Connect equipment by Ethernet.
Bluetooth (H) Connect equipment by Bluetooth.

8 If "Ethernet (E)", "Serial (S)" or "Bluetooth (H)" is selected as the connection mode, set connection
setting.
 Ethernet (E)
Basics
2
Name Explanation
IP address Enter the IP address assigned to the destination equipment.
Port No. Enter the port number assigned to the destination equipment.
When searching for a connection destination, click "Search dest"..

The "Search destination" window is displayed.

 Serial (S)
Basics
2

Name Explanation
COM port Select a COM port to use.
Baud rate Select the communication speed of the COM port.
Unit No. setting Click "Unit No. setting" to display the "Unit No. setting" dialog box.
Point
For simultaneous communication with KV STUDIO, set the same machine No. as KV
STUDIO.
 Bluetooth (H)
When searching for a connection destination, click "Search destination".

Search for a connection destination starts.
Item Contents
Enter the ID set at KV-BT1 of the connection destination. This ID can be set by
Identification search for a destination. The ID format is "PLC model name (single-byte space) (ID
Name set by the KV STUDIO unit editor)". The ID can also be checked on the PLC access
window.
Enter the BD address set at KV-BT1 of the connection destination. This BD address
BD address can be set by search for a destination. The BD address can also be checked on the
PLC access window.
Passkey Enter the passkey set at KV-BT1 of the connection destination. (Default: 0000)
Search The "Search destination" dialog box is displayed. Use search for a destination to find
destination a KV-BT1 that can be connected.
This indicates a COM port No. used by a Bluetooth adapter. The port No. can also be
Port No.
entered manually.
Manual By checking this box, a COM port No. for Bluetooth communication can be specified.

Point
Depending on the Bluetooth drive installed in your computer, Bluetooth communication
may not be possible unless Excel is run with Administrator rights.
Basics
 USB
There is no item to set.
2
 Route setting
Set a communication path.
• Routing setting (R)

Check this for advanced settings.
Click "Detail (A)".
The "Routing detail setting" window is displayed.
9 Click "OK".
The destination is added to the "Connection destination list".

Modifying Connection Destination
Basics

2 On the "Connection destination list", click the connection destination to change.
The selected connection destination line is inverted to indicate selection.
3 Click "Change".
The "Edit connection destination" dialog box is displayed.
4 Change the settings of each item as required.
5 Click "OK".

Deleting Connection Destination
Basics
2
2 On the "Connection destination list", click the connection destination to delete.

The selected connection destination line is inverted to indicate selection.
3 Click "Delete".
The "ConnectionDelete" dialog box is displayed.
4 Click "Yes".
Point
The connection destination used by each function cannot be deleted.

Saving Connection Destination Settings in Another File (Export)
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)".
2

2 Click "Export".
The "Save As" window is displayed.
The "Save as type" is the connection destination list file (*.ali) only.
3 Enter a file name and click "Save".

A file named "*(file name)*.ali" is created.
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.

Reading Connection Destination Settings from Another File (Import)
By reading destination settings from a file, you can appropriate settings created in another book.
Basics
2 Displays the "Connection" window.

2 Click "Import".
The "Open" window is displayed.
The "file type" is the connection destination list file (*.ali) only.
3 Select a "Destination List" (*.ali) and click "Open".

The "Connection destination list" is updated.

Communication with the Simulator
Setting the Simulator
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

STUDIO Simulator.
 Linking the KV Simulator
Communication with the KV STUDIO Simulator

enables debugging without PLC.
KV STUDIO
Simulator mode
KV COM+ for Excel
 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.

2 Click "Add".
Basics
2
3 Enter a unique name into "Connection".
4 Check "Connect to KV STUDIO Simulator mode".
5 Click "OK".
The Connection is added to the "Connection destination list".

Simultaneous Communication with KV STUDIO
KV COM+ for Excel can communicate simultaneously with KV STUDIO.
Basics
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 11/10/8/7 or Vista, you must also start
up KV COM+ with Administrator rights to enable connection.
2

KV STUDIO Communication COM server
Personal computer
USB PLC
KV COM+

2-6 Setting Basic Functions
This section explains how to set the basic functions of KV COM+ for Excel.
Monitor
Basics
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
screen suitable for each purpose.
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 Example of use
• Checking the current value of measurement data
• Checking and setting the production output

Section Names and Functions
 Device setting
Basics
Set a target cell range and also a monitoring device and its display.
2
Open the cell specification window.

Open the connection destination setting
window.
The device selection window opens.
Monitor
Logging
Real time 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
"Create New Monitor Setting" (Page 2-31) Steps 3 to 9

 Setting Operation
Set an operation mode and a trigger.
Basics
2
Open the Set Trigger window.
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.

Create New Monitor Setting
1 Select a cell (range) where to set the monitor setting.
Basics
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

• Click .
• Open the right-click menu and click "New monitor (M)".
• Press the Ctrl, Shift, and M keys.
The monitor setting dialog box is displayed.
3 Click the "Device setting" tab.

Monitor
Logging
Real time Logging
Data Folder
Alarm
Change setting
4 Type in a target cell directly or click the cell specification button.
Cell specification button
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.
This can be set only when more than one cell is specified at "Target cell". The default is "Vert".
6 Select a "Connection".
When adding or modifying "Connection", click "Settings".

The "Connection" window is displayed.
After adding or changing a connection destination, specify the connection destination to use and click
"Select".

7 Select a target type and enter a device number.
Click "Refer to" to display the "Select device" window.
Basics
The "Select device" window explains the device input range, etc.

"Appendices 4 Device List" (Page App-6)
Check "Use device comments" to select a target device by device comments.

Monitor
Logging
Real time Logging
Point Data Folder

To use this function, device comments should be read in advance.
Alarm
"Read Device Comments from a File" (Page 3-41) Change setting
8 Set a device name display position.
The following items can be selected:
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.
When "Use device comments" is checked, device comments are written.
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
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
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
About the storage format when character string is selected

Item Contents
Usual Continuous character string data starting with the target word device
Upper/Lower Continuous character string data where the upper and lower bytes are replaced
Upper only Character string data of the upper bytes only
Lower only Character string data of the lower bytes only
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.
Basics
10 Click the "Operation setting" tag.
Set an operation mode and a trigger. 2

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11 Select an operation mode. Change setting
Operation mode Data Flow

Read Connection destination → Personal computer
Write Connection destination ← Personal computer
Read/Write Connection destination →
← Personal computer

12 Setting a Trigger
Items requiring setting differ depending on the selected operation mode.
Write when
Operation mode Read trigger Write trigger
determined
Basics
Read Essential Unable to set Unable to set

Write Unable to set * *
2 Read/Write Essential Essential Unable to set
* 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.
After setting, select a trigger to use and click "Select".

When using an existing trigger, select it from the drop-down list.

13 Click "OK".
The monitor function is set to the target cell.
Basics
2

When "Create comments" is checked, comments are added to a target cell.
"Create Comments" (Page 3-50)
When "Add border" is checked, a target cell is ruled.

"Add Border" (Page 3-54)
Monitor
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.
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Change setting
Click "Yes" to overwrite the existing setting.

Batch Modification of Monitor Settings

To change a monitor setting device, "Setting device list" can be used.
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Setting device list(V)".
Basics
2
2 Select a device and click "Change".


Notes
• No setting is possible during communication.
• For setting, at least one connection destination needs to be set.
Basics
• 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

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
setting depends on the performance of your computer.
• Values are not updated if the set 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 Logging
only at every communication period. Real time 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
ladder program, the 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 when determined" is set, nothing is written at the start of communication.

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

 Device setting
Basics
Set a logging device and its display.

Exchange the position of a selected
logging device.
Delete a selected logging device.

window.
Monitor
Add a logging device.
Logging
Change the settings of a device selected Real time Logging
on the log device list. Data Folder
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
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
"Creating New Logging Setting" (Page 2-43) Steps 3 to 9

 Operation setting
Click the starting cell, the count of logging data, and each trigger.
Basics
2 Open the trigger setting window.

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
"Creating New Logging Setting" (Page 2-43) Steps 10 to 19

Creating New Logging Setting
1 Select a starting cell or cell range to arrange logging settings.
Basics
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.

2 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Basic function setting (F)" -> "New
Logging (L)".
Different procedure
• 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
3 Click the "Device setting" tab. Data Folder
Set a logging device and its display. Alarm
Change setting

logging device.
Change the settings of a device selected

on the log device list.

4 Select "Connection".
When adding or changing "Connection", click "Settings".

Basics
2
After adding or modifying a destination, specify a destination to use and click "Select".
5 Select a type of target device and enter a device number.

The "Select device" window explains the device input range and other.

Point
"Read Device Comments from a File" (Page 3-41)

6 Enter the number of devices to add by serial numbers into "Created quantity".
Example
Basics
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
Monitor
Logging
Bit Device
Real time Logging
Data Folder
Example
Item Contents Alarm
of display Change setting

Character Display the device status by a predetermined character string.
Stop
string Character strings for ON and OFF can be set.
Word Device
Example
Item Contents
of display
Floating-point Real Number Data length: Two words fixed 12.584

Item Contents
Standard Continuous character string data starting with the target word device
Continuous character string data in which the upper and lower bytes are
Upper/Lower
replaced

Example
Basics

Usual A B C D — — — —
2 Upper only A ** B ** C ** D **
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.
9 Repeat device setting as required.

Reference To change the set contents, select a device from the Log device list, change the settings,
and click "Change".
10 Click the Operation setting tab.

Set the starting cell, the count of logging data, and each trigger.

11 Select Vertical or Horizontal at "Logging direction" for the logging direction.
Vert (Vertical) Horz (Horizontal)
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Device Name Device Name Data
Logging Direction
Data
2

Logging Direction
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.
Cell specification button Monitor
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
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Change setting
13 At "Number of data", set the number of rows or columns for logging.
When "Logging direction" is vertical When "Logging direction" is horizontal
Device Name Device Name Data
Data Number of rows

Number of columns
The target cell range is determined by the number of logging devices and the "Number of data".

14 Set "Logging trigger".
Basics
2

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.
Basics
Scroll 2
Old data is shifted one by one and new data is inserted into the last row or column.

The oldest data at the first row or column is deleted.
Worksheet movement
A new sheet is created and logging data is collected from the same target cell range on the first
sheet.
The sheet name is created by adding a numeric value to the original sheet name.
Example
Original sheet: Sheet 1
First sheet to be created: Sheet1_1 Monitor
Second sheet to be created: Sheet1_2 Logging
Real time Logging
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• 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.
Basics
Storage Format Select a storage file format.

Operation mode Set whether to save data by overwriting or in time series.
2 Point
At the setting of logging, "Save option" is set by each logging function. The extended
function "Auto save setting" is set for each Excel book.
Reference For details about each setting item, see "Auto save setting" (Page 3-2).
18 To notify the PLC of the completion of logging, click "Complete options".
The "Complete flag setting" window is displayed.
When "Notification completed" is checked, a completion notification device can be set.
19 Select information to add.
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.
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.
* () indicates the operation when "Logging direction" is Horizontal.

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

Point
"Target cell range" is the range including the cells of the above additional information.
20 Click "OK".
The logging function is set to the cells.
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Logging
Real time Logging
Data Folder
Alarm
Change setting

Reference If a target cell is overlapping another setting area, an overwrite confirmation dialog box is
displayed.

Notes
Basics

2 "Change Settings" (Page 2-100)
• If a new logging setting is created when such an object as a graph is selected, the target or starting
cell becomes blank.

• If a sheet is protected or a book is shared, none of the settings can be executed.
• 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.

Real time logging
In logging (Page 2-40), data is collected and managed by Add-ins to Excel. If file access increases the
Basics
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
2
• Only one destination can be set for each real time logging setting.

• More than one software program (Excel sheet, etc.) cannot execute real time logging on the same
PLC.
• The number of real time logging devices is limited to 128.
• Real time logging can be started and stopped manually.
If real time logging is set for more than one PLC, however, every real time logging setting is initiated
at an executed at a start.
• The Simulator cannot be set as a connection destination of real time logging setting.
• Only the KV-8000/7500/7300/5500/5000/3000 and the KV Nano Series can be set as a connection Monitor
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 Example of use

 Device setting
Basics
Set a logging device and its display.
2 Open the connection destination setting

window.

logging device.
Change the settings of a device

selected on the Log device list.
Reference
Item Contents
Page
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
number.
Display format Set the logging device display format. 2-59
"Creating New Real Time Log Setting" (Page 2-57) Steps 3 to 9

 Trigger setting
Select a mode and set each trigger.
Basics
2

Set the bit device trigger condition by ON or
OFF. (More than one device can be set.)
Select a condition of combining bit device

and word device triggers.
Monitor
Set the word device trigger condition by a Logging
value range. (≥,>, ≤,<, ≠ ,=) Real time Logging
Data Folder
Alarm
Reference Change setting

Item Contents
Page
Select either Log mode or Tracing mode.
In Logging Mode, data collected in the PLC from the start of tracing
until the end is acquired and displayed.
Select mode In Trace Mode, logging data before and after the occurrence of a 2-62
PLC trigger event (specific event in PLC) that occurs after clicking of
the start tracing button is acquired and displayed. Once acquisition
is completed, status changes to Stop tracing.
Sampling period Set a sampling cycle. 2-62
The time necessary for acquiring the score of 100% data volume
after a trigger is displayed by seconds.
The maximum time necessary for acquiring all data after inputting a
Sampling buffer trigger is displayed.
2-62
period Sampling period multiplied by Score of 100% data volume after a
trigger
* If the sampling period is SCAN or Command Trigger (TRGD), a
mathematical expression is displayed.

Click the starting cell, the count of logging data, and each trigger.
Basics
2
Open the trigger setting window.
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 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

Creating New Real Time Log Setting
1 Select a starting cell or cell range to arrange new real time logging setting.
Basics
Point
2
Reference The starting cell can also be specified at "Starting cell" in the "Real time log setting" dialog

box.
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
3 Click the "Device setting" tab. Data Folder
Alarm
Set a target device for real time logging and its display.
Change setting
Exchange the position of a selected logging

device.

on the Log device list.

4 Select a connection destination.
When adding or modifying a "Connection", click "Settings".

Basics
2
After adding or modifying a connection destination, specify the connection destination to use and click
"Select".


Point
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.

Basics
Point
Bit Device
2
Example

Item Contents
of display
Character The device status is displayed by an arbitrary character string. ON and
Stop
String OFF character strings can be set, respectively.
"Creating New Logging Setting" (Page 2-43) Step 7
8 Click "Add". Monitor

The set device is added to the Device List. Logging
Real time Logging
Data Folder
Alarm
Change setting

Reference To change the set contents, select a device from the Log device list, change the settings,
and click "Change".
10 Click the Operation setting tab.

Click the starting cell, the count of logging data and each trigger.

Basics
2 When the cell specification button is pressed, the window below is displayed. You can specify "Starting
12 At "Number of data", set the number of rows or columns for logging.
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.
Reference After setting, select a trigger to use and click "Select".


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

range.
Monitor
Reference "Creating New Logging Setting" (Page 2-43) Step 17 Logging
Real time Logging

Point Data Folder
If "Tracing mode" is selected at "Select mode", scrolling, moving a sheet or clearing is the
Alarm
same as end processing.
Change setting
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Point
Real time logging reads the time of the calendar timer on the CPU unit or the base unit and
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adds information to it. The KV-N14** has no calendar timer function, so the date and time is
not read, "--/--/-- --:--:--" is displayed.
2 17 Click the Trigger setting tab.

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.
19 Set the sampling period.
In Tracing mode, set the post-trigger data volume and trigger condition.
Set the volume of data after a trigger (unit: %).
Set the trigger condition.

The trigger condition can be set by combining the statuses of multiple bit and word devices.
• Bit Device
Set the trigger condition by ON or OFF. (More than one device can be set.)
• Word Device
Set the trigger condition by value range. (≥, >, ≤,<, ≠ ,=)

By checking sequentially from the top, set the

bit device and trigger condition (ON or OFF).
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Select a condition of combining the triggers of
multiple bit devices.
Select a condition of combining bit device and

word device triggers. 2
Check this and set a word device.

Set a value to be compare with the word
device value.
Select a symbol for setting the range of word

device value. (≥, >, ≤,<, ≠ ,=)
Monitor
Point Logging
A trigger to select should be set in advance. Real time Logging
Data Folder
20 Click "OK". Alarm
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
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2 "Change Settings" (Page 2-100)
• If a new real time logging setting is created when such an object as a graph is created, the target or

• If a sheet is protected or a book is shared, none of the settings can be executed.
becomes blank.
• In Log mode, if a communication takes too long, data may be lost because the internal buffer is
overwritten with new data before reading of the data buffered in PLC. In the Tracing mode, no data is
lost.

Data folder
At the occurrence of a trigger event, values can be written from a pre-registered cell range into a PLC
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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

Setting Read Record Number 1
Setting Read Record Comments FR234
Read
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
OUT
CH0
V0+
I0+
Comment FR234 MN521 AH321
0-
COM
CH1
V1+
I1+
1-
Temperature 27 52 48
COM
CH2
V2+
I2+
2-
Amount of Feed 150 1200 230 Monitor
COM
Product Count
V3+
CH3
I3+
3-
2000 1500 2500 Logging
COM
IN OUT
Real time Logging

Write Data Folder
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

About Specification of Record Number and Record Comments

Specify a record number from left or top as 1, 2, 3 • • • n.
 Read (Connection destination → Personal computer)

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 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.
 If the value of the "Record No. specifying cell" is "0"

Records are searched in the ascending order of record number for a record matching the character
string set at the "Record comments specifying cell". If a matching record is found, data is read into
the record. If such a record is not found, records are searched in the ascending order of record
number for an empty record (*) and data is stored there. The character string of the "Record
comments specifying cell" is read as a comment on the empty record. If there are no empty records,
data is not read.
 Write (Personal computer → Connection destination)

 If the value of the "Record No. specifying cell" is other than "0"
A record of the value at the "Record No. specifying cell" is written into the PLC. The "Record
comments specifying cell" is not browsed for a character string. If a non-existing record number
other than "0" is specified, data is not written.
 If the value of the "Record No. specifying cell" is "0"

Records are searched in the ascending order of record number for a record matching the character
string set at the "Record comments specifying cell". If a matching record is found, it is written into the
PLC. If such a record is not found, no record is written.
* Empty record: Record totally free of record comments and data

 Device setting
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Set a data folder execution device and its display.

When selecting a data folder device, select
setting by device number or sensor
parameter.
Monitor
Logging
Real time Logging
Data Folder
Alarm
Change setting
 When "Set up via device" is selected
Reference
Item Contents
Page
Data folder device list A list of set data folder device is displayed. 2-71
number.
Display format Set the display format of the data folder device. 2-73

 When "Set up via sensor parameter" is selected

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Reference
Item Contents
Page
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)
For the data folder setting procedure, see below.

"Creating New Data Folder Setting" (Page 2-71) Steps 3 to 9

Set the starting cell, the number of record, each trigger and the record No. specification cell.
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2

Monitor
Logging
Real time Logging
Data Folder
Alarm
Reference Change setting

Item Contents
Page
Select the direction of device and record from
Direction setting 2-75
row or column.
Specify the top-left corner cell of the cell range for
Starting cell 2-75
data folder setting.
Target cell range Display the cell range for data folder setting. 2-75
Number of records Set the necessary number of records. 2-75
Read Read data at a time. 2-76
Operation
Write Write data at a time. 2-76
mode
Read/Write Read and write data at a time. 2-76
Trigger Set a data folder execution trigger. 2-76
Record No. Specify a cell to browse for a record number to
Read setting 2-77
specifying cell execute a data folder.
Write setting
Record comments Specify a cell to browse for record comments to
2-77
specifying cell execute a data folder.
Information addition Select information to add. 2-78

 Complete notification setting

Make setting to notify the connection destination of the completion of data folder execution.
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2
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.

1 Select a starting cell or cell range to arrange data folder setting.
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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

2 From the menu, select "Add-ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Basic function setting (F)" -> "New data
folder (D)".
Different procedure
• Click .
• Open the right-click menu and click "New data folder".
Monitor
The Data folder setting dialog box is displayed.
Logging
3 Click the "Device setting" tab. Real time Logging
Data Folder
Alarm
Change setting

data folder device.
Delete a selected data folder device.

window.
Add a data folder device.

from the data folder device list.

When adding or changing "Connection", click "Set".
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2
After adding or changing a connection destination, specify a connection destination to use and click
"Select".


Point

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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

Point
Bit device
Example Monitor
Item Contents
of display Logging
Real time Logging

Data Folder
Character The device status is displayed by an arbitrary character string.
Stop Alarm
String ON and OFF character strings can be set, respectively.
Change setting
Word device
Example
Item Contents
of display
Floating-point Real
Data length: Two words fixed 12.584
Number

Item Contents
Standard Continuous character string data starting with the target word device
Continuous character string data where the upper and lower bytes are replaced
Upper/Lower
each other

Example
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Usual A B C D — — — —
2 Upper only A ** B ** C ** D **
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.

Reference To change the set contents, select a device from the data folder device list, change the
settings, and click "Change".
10 Click the "Operation setting" tab.

Set the starting cell, record count, each trigger and the record No. specifying cell.

11 At "Direction setting", select either the row or the column direction for device and record
setting.
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range to set by using the mouse. Direct input is also possible. 2

Monitor
Logging
Real time Logging
Data Folder
Alarm
Change setting
13 Enter the necessary number of records into "Number of records".
The target cell range is determined by the number of data folder devices and the number of records.

14 Set operation mode.

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Operation
2 mode
Data Flow
Read Connection destination → Personal computer

Write Connection destination ← Personal computer

Read/Write Connection destination Personal computer
The setting items differ depending on the set operation mode.
Cell specification button Cell specification button
15 Set each "trigger".



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.
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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".

17 Click the cell specification button and set the "Record comments specifying cell".
Read setting
Set the record comment specification cell for reading.
Write setting
Set the record comment specification cell for writing. Monitor
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".


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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.
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.
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.
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".
"Direction setting": Record on the left "Direction setting": Record above
No. Comments Device Name Date Time Operation Record Number. 1 2 3

1 Comments
2 Device Name
3 Date
Time
Operation
Point
"Target cell range" is the range including the cells of the additional information above.

19 Click the "Complete notification setting" tab.

Make a setting to notify the connection destination of the completion of data folder execution.
Point
For no notification of completion, clear the "Notification completed" check box and click
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"OK" to finish setting of the data folder.

Monitor
Logging
Real time Logging
Data Folder
Alarm
Change setting
20 Check the "Notification completed" check box.

The Complete notification device setting column becomes valid.
21 Select a connection destination.

Since the "Connection" window is displayed, add or modify connection destination settings, select a
connection destination to use, and click "Select".

22 Select an "Target device" type and enter its number.

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2
Point
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


(When set up via sensor parameter is selected)
This section explains the procedure when set up via sensor parameter is selected.
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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

Point
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
The "Set Data Folder" window is displayed. Data Folder
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".

4 Click "Batch add".

When the following dialog box is displayed, click "Yes".
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2
Based on import support information, a target device is set on the data folder device list.
Reference For operation and other settings, see "Creating New Data Folder Setting" (Page 2-
71) Steps 10 to 23.

Notes
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"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

cell becomes blank.
• If the record comments specifying cell is blank when the write data folder is executed with record No.
0, a record with no comments is searched for. Monitor
• If the record comments specifying cell is blank when the read data folder is executed with record No. Logging
0, data is read with no comments. Real time 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
end time at write. Change setting
• 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.
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,
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accumulated time and messages individually set to devices.

Up to 256 alarm devices (4096 points max) can be registered.
Up to 4800 alarms and recovery information are recorded.
2 There are the following three alarm display modes:
• Log
A history of up to 4800 alarms is displayed.

Past alarms can be checked.
• 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
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Make settings about alarm display.

2

Monitor
Logging
Real time Logging
Open the alarm system window. Data Folder
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 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
"Creating New Alarm" (Page 2-94)

 Alarm system setting

 Device setting
Set settings for alarm device and operation.
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2
alarm device.
Delete a selected alarm device.
Add an alarm device.

Changes the set contents of a device
selected on the alarm device list.
Opens the trigger setting window.
Reference
Item Contents
Page
Alarm device list Display a list of set alarm devices. 2-88
number.
Alarm condition Select the alarm trigger detection condition. 2-91
Alarm trigger Set the alarm detection trigger. 2-91
" Setting Alarm System" (Page 2-88) Steps 1 to 9

 Message setting
Set an alarm message.
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Edit a selected alarm message.

2
alarm message.

Import the contents of a specified cell
range as an alarm message.
Import alarm messages.
Export alarm messages. Monitor
Logging
Real time Logging
Data Folder
Reference
Item Contents Alarm
Page Change setting
Alarm message list Display a list of set alarm messages. 2-92
"Setting Alarm System" (Page 2-88) Steps 10 to 15

Setting Alarm System
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Option (V)" -> "Alarm system setting (A)".
The "Alarm system setting" window is displayed.
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Different procedure
Click "Set System" on the "Set Alarm" window.
2 2 Click the "Setting device" tab.

Make settings about alarm device and operation.

alarm device.
Add an alarm device.

Modify the contents of a device
selected on the alarm device list.
Open the Set Trigger window.

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Monitor
After adding or modifying a connection destination, specify the destination to use and click "Select". Logging
Real time Logging

Data Folder
4 Select a type of target device and enter a device number. Alarm
Change setting


Point

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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.
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.

Reference To modify the set contents, select a device to modify on the alarm device list, modify the
settings and click "Change".

8 Select "Alarm conditions".
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:
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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

An alarm occurs when the device status is OFF. This is recorded as a log at the start
OFF Down
of alarm occurrence (device fall) only.
An alarm occurs when the device status is ON. This is recorded as a log at the start
ON UpDown
of alarm occurrence (device rise) and at recovery (device fall).
9 Set "Alarm trigger".
Monitor
Set the alarm device status read timing. Logging
Click "Trigger setting" to display the "Trigger list" window for trigger setting. Real time Logging
Data Folder
Alarm
Change setting


10 Click the "Message setting" tab.

Set a message for each alarm device.
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2 Exchange the position of a selected
alarm message.

Import alarm messages.
Export alarm messages.
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")

11 Click "No." to enter a message.

The clicked row is inverted.
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2

12 Click "Change".
The "Message setting" window is displayed.
Monitor
Logging
Real time Logging
13 Enter a message and click "OK". Data Folder
Messages are registered on the Alarm message list. Alarm
Change setting
Reference A message can be entered up to 100 single-byte characters.
14 Likewise, enter messages of other "numbers" as well.

15 Click "OK".
Alarm system settings are confirmed.
Reference When a word device is registered, set a message for each bit.

Creating New Alarm
1 Select a starting cell or a cell to be arranged range for alarm setting.

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Point
The cell range can be selected within the number of rows. Range selection in the column
2
Reference The starting cell can also be specified at "Starting cell" in the "Alarm setting" dialog box.
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)".
The Alarm setting window is displayed.
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)
Open the alarm system window.

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2

Monitor
4 Set "Connection filter" and select a connection destination to display its alarm status. Logging
Real time 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.


6 Select "Display mode".

According to the selected display mode, the selectable items at "Sorting conditions", the maximum
value of "Number of data" and the default of "Information addition" differ.
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2
Display mode Function
A history of up to 4800 alarms is displayed.

Log
Past alarms can be checked.
Only the current alarm is displayed.
Real time
The current alarm can be checked by real time.
The statuses of all registered alarm devices are displayed.
Resolution Since data can be rearranged automatically in order of alarm count and accumulated
time, this is useful for Pareto chart creation and other data analysis.
7 Select "Sorting conditions".
Selected items are automatically arranged in the ascending order of count.
Display mode Selectable Item

History Time
Real time Time, Alarm No., Count, Accumulated time
Analysis Time, Alarm No., Count, Accumulated time
8 At "Number of data", set the number of rows for alarm display.
Display mode Setting Range

History 1 to 4800
Real time 1 to 4096
Analysis 1 to 4096

9 Select additional items for display, other than alarm messages.
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Display mode Default
History Date, Time, Alarm No., Status, Count, Item display 2
Real time Date, Time, Alarm No., Count, Item display

Resolution Alarm No., Count, Accumulated time, 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
Connection destination Alarm

When this is checked, an alarm device connection destination column is created on the left side of Change setting
the alarm message column.
Status
When this is checked, an alarm device status column is created on the right side of the alarm
message.
Count
When this is checked, an alarm count column is created on the right side of the alarm message
column.
Accumulated time
When this is checked, a total alarm duration recording column is created on the right side of the
alarm message column. The accumulated time is updated every five seconds.
Item display
When this is checked, an item name row is created at the top of "Target cell range".

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
Always created
Point
"Target cell range" is the range including the cells of the above additional information.
10 Select "State display form".
When "0/1" is selected, the alarm status is indicated by 0 or 1.

When "Character string" is selected, enter character strings into "ON string" and "OFF string".
The character string of "ON string" is displayed instead of 1 and that of "OFF string" is displayed
instead of 0.
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
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• Up to 256 alarm settings can be set per book.
• To modify settings, use the change setting function. 2
"Change Settings" (Page 2-100)

• If a new alarm is created when an object such as a graph is created, the target or starting cell
becomes blank.
• When the status 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 status 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 Monitor
setting depends on the performance of your computer. Logging
• 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
communication. Change setting
• 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
Change the contents of a cell where a basic function is set.

Basics
 Changing the set contents of a single cell

1
2 Select a cell where a basic function is set.
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.
"Alarm" (Page 2-84)

 Change the set contents of multiple cells at a time.

1 Select more than one cell where the same basic function is set.
Basics
2

Point
• The batch modification function is available only when the same basic function is
selected several times.
• Logging, data folder, or alarm should always be selected with the starting cell.
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".
The setting dialog box of each basic function is displayed.

Setting Items allowing batch modification
Basic
Remarks
Function
Change connection destination (Only when the settings are identical)
Read trigger
Monitor
Write trigger
Display format (Not when bit and word devices are mixed)
Logging trigger
Clear trigger
Logging
Start trigger (Not when ""Always execute" is set)
Stop trigger (Not when ""Always execute" is set)
Clear trigger
Real time
Start trigger
logging
Stop trigger
Read trigger
Data folder
Write trigger

* Alarm settings cannot be modified at a time.

For the contents of each setting, see below.

Basics
2 "Data folder" (Page 2-65)
"Alarm" (Page 2-84)


2-7 Trigger Setting
Set the operation timing for each function of KV COM+ for Excel. Trigger settings can be shared
between functions and saved as a trigger list for each Excel book.
Basics
About Trigger Types
There are five trigger types available to KV COM+ for Excel. 2

 Cycle
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

2-7 Trigger Setting
Cyclic Trigger
 What is cyclic trigger?

Basics
This trigger is generated at regular time intervals.

After the set period of time elapses, a function set with this trigger is executed once.
2 Example
When 100 ms is set
Trigger ON
Trigger Setting
Trigger OFF
100msec 100msec 100msec
Start Communication
 Setting a cyclic trigger

1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Trigger setting (T)".
The "Trigger list" window opens.
Different procedure
• Click .
• Click "Trigger setting" at the setting operation of each function.
2 Click the "number" where to register the trigger.


2-7 Trigger Setting
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.
4 Select the cyclic trigger and click "Next".

The contents of "Trigger setting" window changes to time period trigger setting.
Name Explanation
Period Set a trigger period.
Comment Enter trigger comments.
Options Open the set up write complete flag window.
5 Set the period.
The unit and value selection ranges are as follows:
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.

2-7 Trigger Setting
6 Enter trigger comments into "Comment".

Comment can be given up to 128 single-byte characters.
Basics
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.

2-7 Trigger Setting
Time Trigger
 What is 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.

2-7 Trigger Setting
 Time trigger setting

Basics
2
Trigger Setting
Different procedure
• Click .
2 Click a "number" where to register the trigger.

3 Click "Settings".
Reference At Step 2, double-click "No." to open the "Trigger setting" window.

2-7 Trigger Setting
4 Select the time trigger and click "Next".

The contents of "Trigger setting" window changes to time trigger setting.
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.
Specify the trigger ON time range.
5 Select a type.
The following types can be selected:

• Time
• Time range

2-7 Trigger Setting
6 Set "Time" or "Time range".

Time
Example
Setting for one-minute execution from 15 minutes every hour
Basics
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
The trigger event is generated continuously for a specified time range.
Reference The time range may be across 00:00 (midnight), for example from 23:00:00 until 3:00:00.

2-7 Trigger Setting
7 Enter trigger comments into "Comments".

Comments can be added up to 128 single-byte characters.
Basics
8 For write notification to the PLC, click "Options".
Trigger Setting
The "Set up write complete flag" window is displayed.
Item Contents
Settings Open the connection destination list window.
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.

2-7 Trigger Setting
Device Trigger
 What is device trigger?

Basics
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

2-7 Trigger Setting
ON
When a specified bit device is ON, a function set with this trigger is executed.
Device ON
Basics
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.
• 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.

2-7 Trigger Setting
 Device trigger setting

Basics
2
Trigger Setting
Different procedure
• Click .
• Click "Trigger setting" at the operation setting of each function.
2 Click the number where to register a trigger.

3 Click "Settings".
Reference At Step 2, double-click "No." to open the "Trigger setting" window.

2-7 Trigger Setting
4 Select the device trigger and click "Next".

The contents of the "Trigger setting" window changes to device trigger setting.
Basics
2
Trigger Setting
Name Explanation
Conditions Select a condition of trigger occurrence.
Reset trigger bit When this is checked, the trigger bit is reset.
Notify write end of
When this is checked, a complete notification device can be set.
[Monitor]
5 Select a Connection.
When "Settings" is clicked, the "Connection" window opens and the connection destination setting can
be modified.

2-7 Trigger Setting
6 Select a target device.

Basics
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
7 Select a condition.
The selectable conditions are as follows:

• ↑(Rising edge)
• ↓(Falling edge)
• ↑↓(Both edges) *The trigger bit cannot be reset.
• ON *The trigger bit cannot be reset.
• OFF *The trigger bit cannot be reset.
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.
8 Enter trigger comments into "Comments".

Comments can be given up to 128 single-byte characters.

2-7 Trigger Setting
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.
Basics
2
Trigger Setting
Item Contents
Click "OK".
10 Click "Register".
11 Click "Close".

2-7 Trigger Setting
Button Trigger
 What is button trigger?

Basics
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
 Button trigger setting

1 Select a cell near the button placement position.
2 From the menu, select "Add-ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Trigger setting (T)".
Different procedure
• Click .
• At the operation setting for each function, click "Trigger setting".

2-7 Trigger Setting
3 Click the number where to register a trigger.

Basics
2
4
Trigger Setting
Click "Settings".
5 Select the button trigger and click "Next".

The contents of the "Trigger setting" window changes to button trigger setting.

2-7 Trigger Setting
Name Explanation
Click for confirmation Check this for confirmation at button clicking.
Basics
6 Enter a button name for display.

2
Trigger Setting
7 To add the click confirmation function, check "Click for confirmation".
8 Enter comments.
9 When "Options" is clicked at "Notify write end", the "Set up write complete flag" window is
displayed.
Item Contents
Click "OK".

2-7 Trigger Setting
The edited trigger is registered on the "Trigger list" window and the button is placed at the specified cell.
Basics
2
Trigger Setting
Button

2-7 Trigger Setting
 Button editing
Point
A button for button trigger can be edited only in Design Mode of the Excel standard
Basics
functions.
1 From the menu, select "Developer".

2 The toolbar of the control toolbox is displayed.
Trigger Setting
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.
2 Click "Design Mode" to activate Design Mode.
3 Click the button to edit.
4 Change the size of a button or move it.
5 Click "Design Mode" to terminate Design Mode.
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.

2-7 Trigger Setting
Combination Trigger
 What is combination trigger?
Basics
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.
 Combination trigger setting

Different procedure
• Click .
2 Click the "number" where to register the trigger.


2-7 Trigger Setting
3 Click "Settings".
Basics
2
Trigger Setting
4 Select the combination trigger and click "Next".

The contents of the "Trigger setting" window changes to combination trigger setting.
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.
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.

2-7 Trigger Setting
7 Select the condition of combing two trigger events.
Basics
• 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
Item Contents
Click "OK".

2-7 Trigger Setting
Trigger Setting Modification
Basics
2
Trigger Setting
Different procedure
• Click .
2 Click the trigger number to edit.

3 Click "Set".

2-7 Trigger Setting
Item Contents
Period Set the period.
Comment Enter trigger comments.
Basics
Reference By clicking "Return", the trigger type can also be changed.
4 Edit the set contents.

2
Trigger Setting
Item Contents
Click "OK".
6 Click "Register".
The edited trigger is registered on the "Trigger list" window.

2-7 Trigger Setting
Trigger Setting Deletion
Basics
2
Trigger Setting
Different procedure
• Click .
2 Click a trigger number to delete.

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.

2-8 Edit
This section explains the edit function for cells where the basic functions of KV COM+ for Excel
(Monitor, Logging, Real time logging, Data folder and Alarm) are set.
The edit function of KV COM+ for Excel is based on that of Excel but extended with a unique function to
edit the settings of KV COM+ for Excel.
Basics
Cut Copy Delete
KV COM+ for Excel  
2

Excel  ² ²
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.
Move Each Setting to Another Cell
Point
The settings of KV COM+ for Excel cannot be moved to another book or a separately active
cell of Excel.
 How to move each setting (KV COM+ for Excel)

1 Select a cell to move.
More than one cell can also be selected.
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".
3 Click the move-to cell.
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.

2-8 Edit
 How to move each setting (Excel Standard)

1 Select the cell to move.
Basics
2
Edit
2 From the right-click menu, select "Cut (T)".

The target cell is surrounded by a broken line.
3 Click the move-to cell.
4 From the right-click menu, select "Paste (P)".

The cell moves.
Reference Each setting can also be moved by the standard cell dragging method of Excel.

2-8 Edit
Copy Each Setting to Another Cell
Basics
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".
3 Click a copy-to cell.
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

2-8 Edit
Delete Each Setting
The "setting deletion" of KV COM+ for Excel can delete cells containing settings of KV COM+ for Excel.
Basics
Point
The standard function of Excel cannot delete the settings of KV COM+ for Excel.
2 1 Select the cell to delete.

Edit
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".
3 Select a deletion method and click "OK".

• Delete all
Delete cell information completely.
• Delete all except border
Delete cell information, excluding ruled lines.

2-8 Edit
Select All Monitor 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 .
Select All Logging Settings
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 .

2-8 Edit
Select All Real Time Log Settings
This is useful for changing real time logging settings because the location of real time logging set cells
Basics
on a sheet can be found at a glance.
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 .
Select All Data Folder Settings
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 .

2-8 Edit
Select All Alarm Settings
This is useful for changing alarm settings because the location of alarm 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 alarm settings (A)".
All alarm set cells on a sheet are selected.
2
Edit

2-9 Start and Stop Communication
This section explains how to start and stop communication with connected equipment.
Start Communication
Basics
Start communication with connected equipment through the set route.

2 Data of monitor and logging set cells are updated according to the trigger conditions. Data update
continues until the end of communication.
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.
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.
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.
Basics
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

Notes
• 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
Basics
2

3
Advanced
Advanced 3
This chapter explains the extended function settings, the option menu, the tool
menu and error and communication status display.
3-1 Extended Function Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

3-2 Parts Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21
3-3 Setting Device List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-39
3-4 Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-41
3-5 Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-50
3-6 Error and Communication Status Display . . . . . . . .3-59

3-1 Extended Function Setting
This section explains the "Extended function setting" menu of KV COM+ for Excel.
Auto save setting

Advanced
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 .
The "Auto save setting list" window is displayed.

Opens the Select save folder window.
Advanced
Opens the Trigger setting window.
3

Item Contents
Enable When this is checked, "Set Auto Save" is enabled.
File name Enter a file name to save.
Refer Cell Acquire a file name from a cell to save.
Save folder Set a folder to save.
Save format Select a file format to save.
Target worksheet Select a target worksheet to save.(.csv only)
Operation mode Select overwrite save or history save.
Save trigger Set a trigger to specify the timing of saving.
Point
The trigger can be saved only when "Save trigger" is set.
2 Check the "Enable" check box.
Reference This is not checked by default.
Point
When this is cleared, none of the items can be set.
3 Enter a file name for saving in "File name".
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.

After clicking the cell specification button, the following window will be displayed. Please specify the
object cell.
Advanced
3 4 Enter the location for saving the file into "Save folder".
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.
5 Select "Save format".
• Excel file (.xls)

Save the entire book as an Excel file.
You can read, browse, and edit this file in Excel.
• CSV file (.csv)
Save any worksheet as a CSV-format text file delimited with a comma (,).
You can read and edit this file not only in Excel but also in notepad or other commercially available
text editors.

6 At "Target worksheet", select a worksheet to save.(Only when CSV file is selected)
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.

• Overwrite
At the occurrence of a trigger event, data is saved with a set file name. If there is already a file of the
same name, that file is overwritten.
If you always require the latest data, you should choose the Overwrite mode.
<Example of file name>

Sample_Sheet1.csv
File name Worksheet name (csv files only)
• 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.

A trigger event occurred at 17:05:30 on April 1, 2011.
Sample_Sheet1_20110401_170530.csv
File name Worksheet Date Time

name
(csv file only)
Point
If you choose the Overwrite mode, enter a file name that is different from the current book
name.

8 Set "Save trigger".
Advanced
3

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.

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)
*The file name of the book under communication is used.

 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

Log mode
Setting a trigger
Trigger setting
Every two hours

Auto print 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.
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.
Check this to enable "Auto print

setting".
Select target worksheets to print.
Set a trigger to print.

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.
2 Check the "Enable" check box.
Reference This is checked by default.
Point
When this is cleared, none of the items can be set.

3 Select "Target worksheet" to print.
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
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
Advanced
3 Sample_Sheet1_20110401_170530.xls
.csv
name
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)
Excel Page Setting
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.

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

17:30
Weekday

Mail Sending Setting
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
Check Items before Setting

For automatic email sending, an email server connected to a network is necessary.
Set "Server setting" before setting "Mail sending setting".
The supported protocols are "SMTP" and "POP Before SMTP".
For network connection and email server settings, consult your network manager.
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.
Setting Mail Server
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.

2 Click "Server setting".

The "Server setting" window is displayed.
Different procedure
"Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Option (V)" -> "Mail server setting (E)"
Advanced
Enter the email sender information.
Enter the email server information.

3

Item Contents
Name Enter the sender name.
Address Enter the sender email address.
SMTP Server Enter the email server address.
Port No. Enter the mail server port number.
Check this to connect to an email server with POP3 authentication before
Use POP-Before-SMTP
sending.
POP Server Enter the POP3 server address.
User ID Enter the user ID (account name).
Password Enter the password.
3 Enter all the items.

When "POP-Before-SMTP" is checked, the input box for necessary authentication information is
enabled.
For details about each item, consult the network administrator.

4 Click "OK".
The display returns to the "Mail sending setting list" window and the "Settings" button is enabled.
Advanced
3
Setting Email Sending Function
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Extended function setting (O)" -> "Mail
Different procedure
• Click .
2 Click a "number" under which you want to register the settings.

3 Click "Settings".
The "Mail sending setting" window is displayed.
Advanced
3

Open the Trigger setting window.
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.
4 Set an Operation mode.
• 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.

5 Enter the email address of the destination.

The maximum address length is 256 single-byte characters.
6 Enter the email title.

Advanced
The maximum title length is 256 single-byte characters.
3 7 Enter the email body.

The maximum body length is 512 single-byte characters.
8 Set a target cell (range). (Text mode only)
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 (,).

9 Select a file type. (Attachment mode only)
• Excel file (xls)
Advanced
Data is attached as an Excel file.
You can open, read, and edit this file in Excel.
• CSV file (csv)

Save any worksheet as a CSV-format text file delimited with a comma (,).
You can read and edit this file not only in Excel but also in notepad or other commercially available
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text editor.

Point
A "File type" can be selected only when the operation mode is "Attachment".
10 Select a target worksheet. (CSV format only)
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.

11 Set "Send trigger".
Advanced
3

Point
Do not set a time range trigger or an ON/OFF device trigger independently by "Send
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.
(.csv)
name
(csv file only)

 Sending the contents of Sheet 2 in the CSV format by email at 12:00 every day
Mail sending setting
Advanced
Send as attached file

File format (CSV)
Target worksheet (Sheet2)
Setting a trigger

 Sending a message by email at an alarm occurrence according to the alarm contents
Mail sending setting

Advanced
Sending a target cell (range)

by adding to the body
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Specifying a target cell (range)
Trigger setting

3-2 Parts Configuration
KV COM+ for Excel provides good quality parts of the most frequently used types, such as switches,
lamps and bar meters. It is easy to use them by simply specifying their settings.
About Parts Configuration
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
Select a cell to display

the switch status.
Select a cell to display
the lamp status.
If no cell position is
specified, the value set
on the "Attributes" will
be valid.
If no value is set in the
"Attributes" window
either, the function will
be invalid.
Open the Attributes

window.
For advanced settings, click "Attributes" to open the "Attributes" window.

"Properties Page" (Page 3-26)
3 Click "OK".
Parts are arranged in the target cell.

About Parts setting
Set advanced settings on the properties window.
1 Change the operation mode to Design.

Advanced
"How to switch to design mode" on the next page

Select parts to set.
Open the right-click menu, select "(Control name*) Object (O)" -> "Attributes (P)".
3 * The control name differs depending on the part.

• For switch, lamp, lamp switch, or N status lamp
DBCommandButton Control
• For bar meter
Parts Configuration
DBBarMeter Control
• For circle or sector meter
DBFanMeter Control
The "(Control name*) Attributes" window is displayed.
2 Click "Attributes".
The "Attributes" window is displayed.
Set advanced settings of parts.

"Properties Page" (Page 3-26)

 How to switch to design mode

Office 2007 or later
From the menu, select "Developer" -> "Design Mode".
Reference If the menu has no "Developer" tab, follow the procedure below. The "Developer" tab will
Advanced
be displayed on the menu.
1 Click "Microsoft Office" and select "Excel Option (I)".
2 Click "Popular" and check the "Show Developer tab in the Ribbon" check box.
3
Parts Configuration

Office 2003
Click ( ) on the toolbar.
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
Click ( ) on the toolbar.
Reference If the toolbar has no design mode icon, select "View (V)" -> "Toolbar (T)" -> "Control
Toolbox" from the menu.

Parts
Seven types of parts are available in KV COM+ for Excel.
 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
Click "Basic Tab".

Set the contents of "Basic".
If there is "Display", set tab contents.
If there is "Scale", set tab contents.
3 2 By preview, check part operations.
Parts Configuration
3 Click "OK" to save settings.

Click "OK" on the "Cell reference setting" window or the "(Control name) Attributes" window.
Reference To modify Attributes, it is necessary to change the operation mode to design.
For how to change the operation mode to design, see "About Parts setting" (Page 3-
22).
Switch
Select the switch style.

Parts other than switches can also be selected.
Set a switch type.
Set the preview status.

In preview, switch operations can be checked.
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.
Reset
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
Select the lamp switch style.

Parts other than lamp switches can also be
Advanced
selected.
Set a lamp switch type.
Set the preview status. 3

By preview, lamp switch operations can be
Parts Configuration
checked.
Lamp switch types
Item Contents
Set
Reset
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
Select the lamp style.

Parts other than lamps can also be selected.

By preview, lamp operations can be checked.

N-State Part
 N-State lamp
Has N number of states. "N" differs depending on the part selected.
Advanced
Select an N-State part style.

Parts other than N-state parts can also be
3 selected.
Parts Configuration

By preview, N-State part operations can be
checked.
 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
 Basics
Set the range and appropriate values.
Advanced
Select the bar meter style.
3
Parts Configuration
Set preview values.
Redraw the preview automatically.
If the Auto draw check box is not checked, the

preview is redrawn.
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.
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
3 Set the font.

Parts Configuration
Set preview values.

preview is redrawn.
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.

preview is redrawn.
Item Contents
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.
Lower limit
Upper limit
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
3
Parts Configuration
Set preview values.

If the Auto draw check box is not checked,
the preview is redrawn.
Item Contents
Display
pattern
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.
Alarm/Ideal line Set settings for alarm and ideal line display.
Display
pattern
limit alarm is set.

 Scale
Advanced
Set the font.

3
Parts Configuration
Set preview values.
preview is redrawn.
Item Contents
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
Select the sector meter style.

Parts other than sector meters can also be
3 selected.
Parts Configuration
Set preview values.

preview is redrawn.
Item Contents
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.
Lower limit
Upper limit
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
Parts Configuration
Set preview values.
preview is redrawn.
Item Contents
Display
pattern
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.
Alarm/Ideal line Set settings for alarm and ideal line display.
Display
pattern
limit alarm is set.

 Scale
Advanced
3 Set the font.

Parts Configuration
Set preview values.

preview is redrawn.
Item Contents
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

3-3 Setting Device List
This section explains the "Setting device list" menu of KV COM+ for Excel.
Specify the top device before the replacement, the number of devices to replace and the top device
after the replacement. Then replace all registered devices in the corresponding section.
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
Setting Device List

Display the devices at the selected
connection destination.
Open the Replace device window.
Open the Monitor setting window and

modifies the settings of the selected device.
Export the device settings in the CSV file

format.
Select a display format:

• Common display
Registered devices are displayed.
• Display device comments
Devices registered by using device
comments are displayed.
• Display import support information
Devices registered by using import
support information are displayed.
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.

3-3 Setting Device List
Batch Replacement of Setting Devices
1 Click "Replace device".

The "Replace device" window is displayed.
Advanced
Open the Select device window.
3 Set the number of devices to replace.

Setting Device List
Replace selected devices only.
2 Select the type of the top device before the replacement and enter the device number.

In the "Select device" window, the explanations regarding the device input range, etc. are displayed.
3 Enter the number of devices to replace continuously.
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.

3-4 Tool
This section explains the "Tool" menu of KV COM+ for Excel.
Read Device Comments from a File
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.
 What is Device Comment?

KV STUDIO can register comments on devices used. When the device comment function is used, the
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"total production output" and other data regarding actual use can be added to the actual device number
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.
Reference The read device comment becomes "Comment 1".

"6-11 Entering Comments and Labels" in "KV STUDIO User's Manual"
1 From the menu, select "Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Tool (T)" -> "Read device comments (M)".
The "Read device comments" window is displayed.
2 Click "Refer to".

3 Select a device comment file of the txt or csv format and click "Open".
The display returns to the "Read device comments" window.

3-4 Tool
4 Select a "connection" to read device comments from.

To add or change a "connection", click "Setting".
Advanced
3
Tool
After adding or modifying a connection destination, specify a connection destination to use and click
"Select".
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.
Setting device list (Displaying device comments)
Point
Word device comments in bits can be read but not displayed.

3-4 Tool
Read Import Support Information
What is import support information?

If an import support information file is used when the data folder function of KV COM+ for Excel is set,
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-8000, KV-7500, KV-5500, KV-XLE02, 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
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information file.
Tool
PLC EtherNet/IP Scanner
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
OUT
Transfer to device
IN OUT
Read from device
Various EtherNet/IP adapters
Import support information includes the following information:

• Device and sensor parameter assignment information
• Assigned sensor parameter name
• Assigned sensor parameter type information
Import support information is provided as a file.
Reference • What is Rearrangement?

Rearrangement is the adjustment of production lines and replacement of instruments
implemented in order to manufacture through different processes or to manufacture
different products. This means the batch modification of assigned device values.
• Exporting import support information
To read import support information, KV STUDIO should export (output) import support
information. For the export of import support information, refer to "Ethernet/IP
User's Manual".
• Import support information can be used by the data folder function.
"Creating New Data Folder Setting (When set up via sensor parameter is
selected)" (Page 2-81))

3-4 Tool
Import support information reading procedure
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
2 Click "Refer to".
3 Select an import support information file and click "Open".

The display returns to the "Read import support information" window.

3-4 Tool
Advanced
3
Tool
After adding or modifying a connection destination, specify a connection destination to use and click
"Select".
The display returns to the "Read import support information" window.
5 Click "Read".
Import support information is read.
Reference If import support information is already read, it is necessary to assign import support
information.
"Assigning import supprot information" (Page 3-46)

3-4 Tool
Assigning import supprot information

The contents of a new import support information file are assigned to the import support information
already read.
Point
If there is no import support information, the information is newly assigned.
Advanced
The "Assigning import support information" window is not displayed.
 Operation procedure
3 1 Read import support information.
Tool
The "Assigning import support information" window is displayed.
Cancels all modifications.

This is enabled after assignment
modifications on the "Change
assignment of import support
information" window.
2 Select and double-click a device on the assignment list after reread.

The "Change assignment of import support information" window is displayed.
Changes a target device to the

status where no import support
information is assigned.
3 Select and double-click a device on the modification candidate list.
Click "OK".
The display returns to the "Assign import support information" window.
If a device is assigned redundantly, it is displayed in red. Avoid redundant device assignment.
4 Click "OK".
Import support information is updated.

3-4 Tool
Clearing import support information

The contents of read import support information are cleared.
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".
The "Import support information Delete" dialog box is displayed.
4 Click "Yes".
Import support information is cleared.

3-4 Tool
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)".
3 The "Set up protection" window is displayed.

Tool
2 At "Password" (upper), enter a password to set.

The password should not be longer than 32 single-byte characters.
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.
3 At "Password (confirmation)" (lower), enter again the password entered at "Password".

If the password is different from that entered at "Password" (upper), you cannot complete the setting.
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

3-4 Tool
Cancelling setting protection
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

3-5 Option
This section explains the "Option" menu of KV COM+ for Excel.
For how to set the alarm system, see "Alarm" (Page 2-84).
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.
Create comments Do not create comments
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

3-5 Option
 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
 Real time logging
"Display item"
Number of data
Processing after complete
Save file name* 1
Save format* 1
*1 When the processing after

complete is set to "Clear after
saving"
 Data folder
"Display item"
Function name
Trigger
Number of records
Complete notification setting
Device
 Alarm
"Display item"
Function name
Clear trigger
Display mode
Number of data

3-5 Option
Displaying All Comments

From the menu, select "Review" -> "Show All Comments" to display all comments on a worksheet. Use
this function to check the settings of several cells at a time.
Select "Review" -> "Show All Comments" again to hide all comments.
Advanced
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
1 Select a cell containing comments to delete.
2 Display the right-click menu.
3 Select "Delete Comment (M)".
Point
Right-clicking on a cell with no comments displays a menu of different contents.

3-5 Option
 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.

3-5 Option
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
Modifying ruled line Not modifying ruled line
When setting monitor, modify the ruled line of a "target cell".
border
When setting logging or data folder, modify the outer frame of the "Target cell".
 Relationship between ruled line and function

Function Fame Line Color
Monitor Red
Logging Blue
Real time logging Blue
Data folder Green
Alarm Orange
The ruled line is the thinnest solid line.

3-5 Option
Mail Sending Setting
1 From the menu, select "Add-in" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Extended function setting (O)" -> "Mail
Advanced
Different procedure
• Click .
Option
2 Click "Server setting".
The "Server Settings" window is displayed.
Different procedure
"Add-Ins" -> "KV COM+(K)" -> "Option (V)" -> "Mail server setting (E)
Enter the email sender information.
Enter the information of the email

server to be used.

3-5 Option
Item Contents
Name Enter the sender name.
Address Enter the sender email address.
SMTP server Enter the email server address.
Advanced
Port No. Enter the mail server port number.

Check this to connect the email server for POP3 authentication before
Use POP-Before-SMTP
sending.
POP server Enter the POP3 server address.
3 User ID Enter the user ID (account name).
Password Enter the password.
Option
3 Enter each item.

When "POP-Before-SMTP" is checked, the input box for necessary authentication information is
enabled. For details about each item, consult the network administrator.

3-5 Option
Alarm System Setting
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.
Add a new alarm device.

Changes the setting of a device selected
on the Alarm device list.
 Setting a message
Sets an alarm message.

alarm message.

Import an alarm message.

Export an alarm message.

3-5 Option
PC Presence Detect Relay
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
Open the Connection destination window.

Open the Select device window.
2 Check "Use PC presence detect relay".
To add or change a "Connection", click "Setting".

4 Select the type of the target device and enter the device number.

In the "Select device" window, explanations regarding the device input range, etc. are displayed.
When "Use device comments" is checked, a target device can be selected by device comments.
5 Click "OK".
The PC presence detect relay function is set.

3-6 Error and Communication Status Display
This section explains the "DB_ERROR" worksheet that is always created in a book with a function of
KV COM+ for Excel to display error and communication statuses.
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.
• If [1] is entered into G2 of Sheet [DB_ERROR], data will not be cleared when
communication starts, and new data will be entered after the existing data.
3
Error and Communication Status Display

Reference The "DB_ERROR" worksheet is created when a "Connection" is set to a new book for the
first time.
1 Click the "DB_ERROR" worksheet tab.

The "DB_ERROR" worksheet is displayed.
Clears the error log. Updates the communication status.
Error log display box Communication status display box

 Communication status list

The status of communication with a connection destination is displayed.
In one of the following cases, clear "Status" and check the status of communication with each
• When communication is started
• When the "DB_ERROR" worksheet becomes active
Advanced
• When the "Update" button is clicked
Status Contents
 Communication with the connection destination is working
3 × or (blank) Communication with the connection destination is not working
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.
 Error log list

The log of errors generated during communication is displayed. The latest error is shown in the top row.
The contents of the error are displayed with the date and time of occurrence, the connection
destination, the cell position and the function.
When "Clear" is clicked, the current log list is deleted.
Error comment list
Contents Objects Details

Destination Invalid
Each function The set connection destination does not exist.
Error
Device Invalid Error Each function The set target device does not exist.
Setting Invalid Error Each function The setting is invalid.
Trigger Invalid Error Each function The set trigger does not exist.
Monitor, data folder and
Write Error Data cannot be written into the PLC.
trigger
Monitor, logging, real time
Read Error logging, data folder, alarm and Data cannot be read from the PLC.
trigger
Sheet Creation Error Logging New worksheets cannot be created.
Record Number Error Data folder The specified record No. does not exist.
Record Empty Error Data folder There are no empty records.
Record Search Error Data folder The specified record comment does not exist.
Communication Error Each connection destination An error occurred during communication.
Auto save, auto print and
Sheet Invalid Error The set worksheet does not exist.
email send
Logging, real time logging and
Save Error The file cannot be saved.
auto save
Print Error Logging and auto print Printing cannot be executed.
Email Send Error Email send The email cannot be sent.
Communication Start
Each connection destination An error occurred at the start of communication.
Error

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
Advanced
(.csv)
File Name* Worksheet Date Time
3
Name
(csv file only)

MEMO
Advanced
3

4
OPC Server
OPC Server 4
This chapter gives an outline of an OPC server and explains how to set it.
4-1 OPC Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

4-1 OPC Server
What is OPC Server?
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
server can be read and written through an OPC server.
PLC of each company
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.)

4-1 OPC Server
OPC Server Setting Method
Connecting an OPC Server

This section explains how to connect an OPC server set with the following settings and set the monitor
function for use.
U01 (Unit Setting 01): KV-5000
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)".
OPC Server
2 Click "Add".
3 Enter a connection name and select "OPC Server" as the connection model.
4 Click "Select OPC server".

The "Select OPC server" window is displayed. From a list of installed OPC servers displayed, select an OPC
server to connect.

4-1 OPC Server
5 Click "OK".
After reflecting the settings, close the window.
Reference Click "Cancel" to discard the settings and close the window.
6 Select a cell (range) where to set the monitor.

Reference A cell (range) can also be specified at "Target cell" in the "Monitor setting" dialog box.
OPC Server
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
The Monitor setting screen is displayed.
8 Click the "Device setting" tab.

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.

4-1 OPC Server
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
When adding or modifying a "Connection", click the "Setting" button.

After adding or Changing a destination, specify a destination to use and click "Select".
" Setting a Destination" (Page 2-5)

4-1 OPC Server
12 Select an item to monitor.

The "Select device" window displays a tree of the units and folders to be selected and also items set in the
folders.
OPC Server
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.
13 Click the "Operation setting" tab.

Set an operation mode and a trigger.
14 Select an operation mode.
Operation Mode Data Flow

Read Connection → Personal computer
Write Connection ← Personal computer
Read/Write Connection ' Personal computer

4-1 OPC Server
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.
4
OPC Server
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.



4-1 OPC Server
Reference If a target cell range is overlapping with another setting area, the overwrite confirmation
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
Click on the toolbar.
Notation in KV COM+ Notation in OPC Server Tag

Unsigned Binary Integer Binary
Signed Binary Integer Binary (Signed)
BCD Essential
Binary Integer BCD
HEX Integer Binary
Floating-point Real Number Single-precision floating-point type
Character String Ascii

Appendices
Appendices App
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.
1 Installing the USB Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . App-2

2 Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . App-3
3 Toolbar List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . App-4
4 Device List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . App-6
5 Error Message List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . App-8
6 Notes List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . App-21
7 PLC Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . App-28
8 INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . App-30
- KV COM+ for Excel User’s Manual - App-1

1 Installing the USB Driver
To connect CPU unit to your computer via USB, you need to install the USB driver into your computer.
This section explains how to install the USB driver.
Installation in Windows 11/10/8/7/Vista/XP
On Windows 11, 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
App-2 - KV COM+ for Excel User’s Manual -

2 Menu List
A list of KV COM+ for Excel menu is displayed.

Menu
Page 2-136 Page 2-129
Page 2-136 Page 2-131
Page 2-63 Page 2-129
Page 2-133
Page 2-133
Page 2-134
Page 2-134
Page 2-104 Page 2-135
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
Right-click menu Page 3-27

Page 3-28
Page 3-30
Pages 3-33, 3-36
Page 3-41

Page 3-47
Page 2-131
Page 3-48
Page 2-129
Page 3-50
Page 2-132
Page 3-54
Page 3-55
Page 3-57
Page 3-58
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.

3 Toolbar List
A list of KV COM+ for Excel toolbars is displayed.
Toolbar
Reference
Icon Name Function
Page
Start communication Starts communication. 2-136
Stop communication Stops communication. 2-136

Appendices
Start trace Starts tracing. 2-63
Stop trace Stops tracing. 2-63
A Cut setting Cuts settings of cells in a selected range. 2-129
Copy setting Copies settings of cells in a selected range. 2-131

Toolbar List
Paste setting Pastes settings of cells in a selected range. 2-131
Delete setting Deletes settings of cells in a selected range. 2-132
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 real time logging

Selects all real time logging settings on a sheet. 2-134
settings
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 monitor Sets new monitor. 2-31
New logging Sets new logging. 2-43
New real time logging Sets new real time logging. 2-57
New data folder Sets a new data folder. 2-71
New alarm Sets a new alarm. 2-94
Modifies monitor, logging, real time logging,

Change modify setting 2-100
data folder and alarm settings.
Auto save setting Sets the auto save function. 3-2
Auto print setting Sets the auto print function. 3-8
Mail sending setting Sets the email send function. 3-12
Switch Sets a switch. 3-26
Lamp switch Sets a lamp switch. 3-27
Lamp Sets a lamp. 3-27
N status lamp Sets an N-state lamp. 3-28

3 Toolbar List
Reference
Icon Name Function
Page
Cell reference setting Sets advanced settings for the selected part. 3-21
Trigger setting Sets a trigger. 2-104
Sets a destination. 2-16
setting
Point
When settings are protected, no icons are displayed, except "Start Communication", "Stop
Appendices
Communication", "Start Trace" and "Stop Trace".
Toolbar List

4 Device List
Devices available on KV COM+ for Excel are listed.
Address
Device KV-8000/ KV-7500/ KV-5500/ KV Nano
KV-1000 KV-700
8000A 7300 5000/3000 Series
R00000 ~ R00000 ~ R00000 ~ R00000 ~ R00000 ~ R00000 ~
Relay
R199915 R199915*7 R99915 R59915 R59915 R59915
CR0000 ~ CR0000 ~ CR0000 ~ CR0000 ~ CR0000 ~ CR0000 ~
Control Relay
CR7915 CR7915 CR3915 CR3915 CR3915 CR8915
T0000 ~ T0000 ~ T0000 ~ T0000 ~
Timer (Contact) T000 ~ T511 T000 ~ T511
Appendices
T3999 T3999 T3999 T3999

Counter C0000 ~ C0000 ~ C0000 ~ C0000 ~
C000 ~ C511 C000 ~ C255
(Contact) C3999 C3999 C3999 C3999
CTC CTC0 ~ CTC0 ~ CTC0 ~ CTC0 ~
– –
(Contact)*1 CTC3 CTC3 CTC3 CTC7*6
A Internal AUX MR000000 ~ MR000000 ~ MR00000 ~ MR00000 ~
–
MR00000 ~
Relay MR399915 MR399915 MR99915 MR99915 MR59915
Device List
LR00000 ~ LR00000 ~ LR00000 ~ LR00000 ~ LR00000 ~

Latch Relay –
LR99915 LR99915 LR99915 LR99915 LR19915
B0000 ~ B0000 ~ B0000 ~ B0000 ~
Link Relay – –
B7FFF B7FFF B3FFF B1FFF
Bit Data Memory DM0000000 DM0000000 DM0000000 DM0000000 DM0000000 DM0000000
(Handling as ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Bit)*2 DM6553415 DM6553415 DM6553415 DM6553415 DM3999915 DM3276715
Extended Data
Memory EM0000000 ~ EM0000000 ~ EM0000000 ~ EM0000000 ~
– –
(Handling as EM6553415 EM6553415 EM6553415 EM6553415
Bit)*2
File Register
FM0000000 ~ FM0000000 ~ FM0000000 ~ FM0000000 ~
(Handling as – –
FM3276715 FM3276715 FM3276715 FM3276715
Bit)*2
File Register
Sequential ZF00000000 ZF00000000 ZF00000000
Number Mode ~ ~ ~ – – –
(Handling as ZF52428715 ZF52428715 ZF13107115
Bit)*2
Link Register
W000000 ~ W000000 ~ W000000 ~
(Handling as – – –
W7FFFF W7FFFF W3FFFF
Bit)*3
DM00000 ~ DM00000 ~ DM00000 ~ DM00000 ~ DM00000 ~ DM00000 ~
Data Memory
DM65534 DM65534 DM65534 DM65534 DM39999 DM32767
Extended Data EM00000 ~ EM00000 ~ EM00000 ~ EM00000 ~
– –
Memory EM65534 EM65534 EM65534 EM65534
FM00000 ~ FM00000 ~ FM00000 ~ FM00000 ~
File Register – –
FM32767 FM32767 FM32767 FM32767
Word File Register
ZF000000 ~ ZF000000 ~ ZF000000 ~
Sequential – – –
ZF524287 ZF524287 ZF131071
Number Mode
W0000 ~ W0000 ~ W0000 ~ W0000 ~
Link Register – –
W7FFF W7FFF W3FFF W3FFF
Temporary Data TM000 ~ TM000 ~ TM000 ~ TM000 ~ TM000 ~ TM000 ~
Memory TM511 TM511 TM511 TM511 TM511 TM511

4 Device List
Address
Device KV-8000/ KV-7500/ KV-5500/ KV Nano
KV-1000 KV-700
8000A 7300 5000/3000 Series
Timer (Set TS0000 ~ TS0000 ~ TS0000 ~ TS0000 ~ TS0000 ~ TS0000 ~
Value) TS3999 TS3999 TS3999 TS3999 TS511 TS511
Timer (Current TC0000 ~ TC0000 ~ TC0000 ~ TC0000 ~ TC0000 ~ TC0000 ~
Value) TC3999 TC3999 TC3999 TC3999 TC511 TC511
Counter (Set CS0000 ~ CS0000 ~ CS0000 ~ CS0000 ~ CS0000 ~ CS0000 ~
Value) CS3999 CS3999 CS3999 CS3999 CS511 CS255
Counter CC0000 ~ CC0000 ~ CC0000 ~ CC0000 ~ CC0000 ~ CC0000 ~
(Current Value) CC3999 CC3999 CC3999 CC3999 CC511 CC511
Appendices
High-speed
CTH0 ~ CTH0 ~ CTH0 ~ CTH0 ~
Counter – –
CTH1 CTH1 CTH1 CTH3*6
(Current Value)
CM0000 ~ CM0000 ~ CM0000 ~ CM0000 ~ CM0000 ~ CM0000 ~
Control Memory
A
CM7599 CM5999 CM5999 CM11998 CM3999 CM8999
TRM0 ~ TRM0 ~ TRM0 ~ TRM0 ~ TRM0 ~
Trimmer –
TRM7 TRM7 TRM7 TRM7 TRM7
Device List
Word Index Device Z1 ~ Z12 Z1 ~ Z12 Z1 ~ Z12 Z1 ~ Z12 – Z1 ~ Z12
Relay (Handling R00000 ~ R00000 ~ R00000 ~ 00000 ~ 00000 ~ R00000 ~
as Word)*4 R199900 R199900*7 R99900 59900 59900 R59900
Control Relay
CR0000 ~ CR0000 ~ CR0000 ~ CR0000 ~ CR0000 ~ CR0000 ~
(Handling as
CR7900 CR7900 CR3900 CR3900 CR3900 CR8900
Word)*4
CTC (Set CTC0 ~ CTC0 ~ CTC0 ~ CTC0 ~
– –
Value) CTC3 CTC3 CTC3 CTC7*6
Internal AUX
MR000000~ MR000000~ MR00000 ~ MR00000 ~ MR00000 ~
Relay (Handling –
MR399900 MR399900 MR99900 MR99900 MR59900
as Word)*4
Latch Relay
LR00000 ~ LR00000 ~ LR00000 ~ LR00000 ~ LR00000 ~
(Handling as –
LR99900 LR99900 LR99900 LR99900 LR19900
Word)*4
Link Relay
B0000 ~ B0000 ~ B0000 ~ B0000 ~
(Handling as – –
B7FF0 B7FF0 B3FF0 B1FF0
Word)*5
*1 Only read is possible.

*2 Set the lower two digits in the range from "00" to "15".
*3 Set the lower digit in the range from "0" to "F".
*4 Set the lower two digits to "00".
*5 Set the lower digit to "0".
*6 The used device range differs by unit.
KV-N14** : CTH0 to CTH1 (2 devices) CTC0 to CTC3 (4 devices),
KV-NC32T : CTH0 to CTH2 (3 devices) CTC0 to CTC5 (6 devices)
*7 When the CPU function of the KV-7500/7300 is version 2.2 or earlier, the range is R00000 to R99915.

5 Error Message List
The error messages of KV COM+ for Excel are listed.
Setting Destination
Error Message Cause Action

Please enter the name of
No destination name is entered. Enter a destination name.
Connection destination name is A destination name on the Enter a destination name that is
repeated. destination list is entered. not on the destination list.
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At the import of a destination list

Incorrect connection destination Import a destination list file of the
file, the data format of the file is
information correct data format.
not correct.
A Monitor
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Please enter target cell. No target cell is specified. Specify a target cell.
The target cell is not entered in Specify a target cell in the correct
Target cell specifying is incorrect.
the correct format. format.
Please specify connection
No destination is set. Set a destination.
destination.
No device is specified. No object device is entered. Enter an object device.
Device does not exist (Device The specified device does not
Set a device existing in the PLC.
name). exist in the PLC.
A number outside the limited
Enter a number within the limited
Incorrect device No. range for the specified type is
range for the specified type.
entered.
The device name display
Device name display cell cannot Specify the device name display
position is set outside the sheet
be put into worksheet. position within the sheet.
range.
Device name display cell and The device name display Make sure that the device name
monitor setting cell overlap, so position is overlapping the display position does not overlap
cannot be set. monitor setting cell. with the monitor setting cell.
When the device type is bit
device and the display format is
Please input ON string. Enter an ON character string.
character string, no ON
character string is entered.
Please input OFF string. Enter an OFF character string.
character string, no OFF
When the device type is word
Please enter a numeric value in
device and the display format is For the data length, enter a value
the data length within the range
binary, data length outside the from 1 to 2.
of 1 to 2.
limited range is entered.


Please enter a numeric value in device and the display format is
For the data length, enter a value
the data length within the range character string, data length
from 1 to 64.
of 1 to 64. outside the limited range is
entered.
As a two-word device has double
For 2-word devices, please enter For a two-word device, enter an
accuracy, it does not allow odd-
even number in the data length. even value for the data length.
byte length.
Please enter a numeric value in device and the display format is
For the data length, enter a value
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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.
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specified.
Read/write triggers are specified The same trigger is specified for Do not specify the same trigger
to the same trigger. both the read and write triggers. for the read and write triggers.
The total of monitor, logging,
Beyond max total number Set settings so that their total
data folder, real time logging, and
(65535) of various settings, so does not exceed the maximum
alarm settings exceeds the
cannot be added. limit (65535).
maximum limit.
The active sheet has no monitor Make active a sheet that has a
No setting
setting. monitor setting.
Two and more types of settings At the modification of settings, For the batch modification of
are available, so batch changes the selected range contains settings, select the same basic
are impossible. monitor and other settings. function.

Logging

destination.
No device is specified. No object device is entered. Set an object device.
Device does not exist (Device The specified device does not exist Set a device existing in the
name). in the PLC. PLC.
Enter a number within the
A number outside the limited range
Incorrect device No. limited range for the specified
for the specified type is entered.
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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.
A Too many devices. Adding

This addition is not possible because
the total number of additional devices
Make sure that the total
number of additional devices
and existing devices does not
failed. and existing ones exceeds the
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exceed the device registration

device registration limit.
limit.
When the device type is bit device
and the display format is character
string, no ON character string is
entered.
string, no OFF character string is
entered.
When the device type is word device
and the display format is binary, data For the data length, enter a
length outside the limited range is value from 1 to 2.
of 1 to 2.
entered.
and the display format is character For the data length, enter a
string, data length outside the limited value from 1 to 64.
of 1 to 64.
range is entered.
For 2-word devices, please As a two-word device has double For a two-word device, enter
enter even number in the data accuracy, it does not allow odd-byte an even value for the data
length. length. length.
When the device type is two-word
device and the display format is For the data length, enter a
character string, data length outside value from 2 to 64.
of 2 to 64.
the limited range is entered.
Please set up log device. There is no device setting on the list. Set a logging device.
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 starting- Enter a starting-point cell in
incorrect. point cell correctly. the correct format.
The entered data count is outside the Enter a value within the limited
Number of data incorrect
limited range. range.


When device specification for logging
Set devices so that their total
is in the column direction, the number
does not exceed the maximum
of set devices exceeds the maximum
number of rows.
Device setting column cannot number of columns on the sheet.
be put into worksheet. When device specification for logging
is in the row direction, the number of
set devices exceeds the maximum
number of rows.
number of rows on the sheet.
When record specification for logging
Set records so that their total
of set records is over the maximum
number of columns.
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be put into worksheet. When record specification for logging
of set records exceeds the maximum
number of rows.
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.
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When "Always" is disabled for the
Please specify start trigger. logging period, no start trigger is Specify a start trigger.
specified.
When "Always" is disabled for the
Please specify stop trigger. logging period, no end trigger is Specify a stop trigger.
specified.
Do not specify the same
Log/clear triggers are the same The same trigger is specified for the
trigger for the logging and
trigger, so cannot be set. logging and clear triggers.
clear triggers.
Log/start triggers are the same The same trigger is specified for the
trigger for the logging and start
trigger, so cannot be set. logging and start triggers.
triggers.
Log/stop triggers are the same The same trigger is specified for the
trigger for the logging and end
trigger, so cannot be set. logging and end triggers.
triggers.
Beginning/stop triggers are the The same trigger is specified for the
trigger for the start and end
same trigger, so cannot be set. start and end triggers.
triggers.
At the batch modification of multiple
It may be set not to specify start
selected logging settings, the start Specify a start trigger.
trigger, so update is impossible.
trigger is deleted.
At the batch modification of multiple
It may be set not to specify stop
selected logging settings, the end Specify a stop trigger.
trigger, so update is impossible.
trigger is deleted.
When "Clear after Save" is specified
Please set up save options. at processing after an end, saving by Set the save option.
the Save option is not set.
The total number of monitor, logging,
Beyond max total number Make settings so that their
(65535) of various settings, so total does not exceed the
alarm settings exceeds the maximum
cannot be added. maximum limit (65535).
limit.
The active sheet has no logging Make active a sheet that has a
No setting
setting. logging setting.
Two and more types of settings At the modification of settings, the For the batch modification of
are available, so batch selected range contains logging and settings, select the same basic
changes are impossible. other settings. function.


Beyond maximum total number Set logging settings so that
The total count of set information
of log settings (255), so cannot their total does not exceeds
exceeds the maximum limit.
be added. the maximum limit (255).
Real Time Logging
Message Cause Action

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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.
For one real time logging setting,

The number of set devices
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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
outside the limited range. limited range.
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

destination.
The specified device does not exist Set a device existing in the
Device does not exist (%s).
in the PLC. PLC.
Enter a number within the
A number outside the limited range
Incorrect device No. limited range for the specified
for the specified type is entered.
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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.
Too many devices. Adding

This addition is not possible because
the total number of additional devices
Specify devices so that the
total number of additional
A
devices and existing ones
failed. and existing ones exceeds the
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does not exceed the device
device registration limit.
registration limit.
string, no ON character string is
entered.
string, no OFF character string is
entered.
and the display format is binary, data For the data length, enter a
length outside the limited range is value from 1 to 2.
of 1 to 2.
entered.
For the data length, enter a and the display format is character For the data length, enter a
value from 1 to 64. string, data length outside the limited value from 1 to 64.
range is entered.
For 2-word devices, please As a two-word device has double For a two-word device, enter
enter even number in the data accuracy, it does not allow odd-byte an even value for the data
length. length. length.
When the device type is two-word
device and the display format is For the data length, enter a
character string, data length outside value from 2 to 64.
of 2 to 64.
the limited range is entered.
Please set up data folder
There is no device setting on the list. Set a data folder device.
device.
Starting cell specifying is No value is entered into the starting- Enter a starting-point cell in
incorrect. point cell correctly. the correct format.
The entered data count is outside the Enter a data count within the
limited range. limited range.


When device specification is set to
the column direction, the number of
set devices exceeds the maximum
number of columns.
be put into worksheet. When device specification is set to
the row direction, the number of set
devices exceeds the maximum
number of rows.
When record specification is set to
the column direction, the number of
set records exceeds the maximum
number of columns.
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Data cannot be put into number of columns on the sheet.

worksheet. When record specification is set to
the row direction, the number of set
records exceeds the maximum
number of rows.
A Beyond max total number
Make settings so that their
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limit.
Beyond maximum total number Set data folders so that their
of data folder setting (255), so total does not exceed the
[Read Setting] :Please specify In Read Mode or Read/Write Mode,
Specify a read trigger.
trigger. no read trigger is specified.
[Write Setting] :Please specify In Write Mode or at the time of Read/
Specify a write trigger.
trigger. Write, no write trigger is specified.
[Read Setting] :Please enter Enter a read record number
No read record No. specification cell.
record No. specifying cell. specification cell.
[Write Setting] :Please enter No write record No. specification cell Enter a write record number
record No. specifying cell. is entered. specification cell.
[Read Setting] :The
The target cell is not entered in the Specify a target cell in the
specification of record No.
correct format. correct format.
specifying cell is incorrect.
[Read Setting] :The
The target cell is not entered in the Specify a target cell in the
specification of record No.
correct format. correct format.
specifying cell is incorrect.
[Read Setting] :Please enter
No read record comment Enter a read record comment
record comments specifying
specification cell is entered. specification cell.
cell.
[Read Setting] :Please enter
No write record comment Enter a write record comment
record comments specifying
specification cell is entered. specification cell.
cell.
[Read Setting] :The
specification of record The target cell is not entered in the Specify a target cell in the
comments specifying cell is correct format. correct format.
incorrect.
[Read Setting] :The
specification of record The target cell is not entered in the Specify a target cell in the
comments specifying cell is correct format. correct format.
incorrect.
Read/write trigger is the same The same trigger is specified for the
trigger for the read and write
trigger, so cannot be set. read and write triggers.
triggers.


Please specifying [Read record Specify the read record
The read record number
No.] specifying cell on the number 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.
Please specifying [Read record Specify the read record
The read record comment
comment] specifying cell on the comment specification cell on
cell. cell range.
Specify the write record
Please specifying [Write record The write record number
number specification cell on
No] specifying cell on the same specification cell and the starting-
the same sheet as the record
worksheet as starting cell. point cell are set on different sheets.
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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
cell. cell range.
Read record No. specifying cell
is repeated with record cell
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.
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Read record comment The read record comment Do not specify the read record
specifying cell is repeated with specification cell is specified in the comment specification cell in
record cell range. target cell range. the target cell range.
Do not specify the same cell
Read record No. specifying cell for the read record number
specification cell and the read record
is repeated with record specification cell and the read
comment specification cell are the
comment specifying cell. record comment specification
same cell
cell.
specification cell and the write record
is repeated with Write record specification cell and the write
number specification cell are the
specifying cell. record number specification
same cell.
cell.
same cell.
cell.
The read record comment
Read record comment for the read record comment
specifying cell is repeated with specification cell and the write
number specification cell are the
Write record No. specifying cell. record number specification
same cell.
cell.
Read record comment Do not specify the same cell
The read record comment cell and
specifying cell is repeated with for the read record comment
the write record comment
Write record comment cell and the write record
specification cell are the same cell.
specifying cell. comment specification cell.
Write record No. specifying cell The write record number Do not specify the write record
is repeated with record cell specification cell is specified in the number specification cell in the
range. target cell range. target cell range.
Write record comment The write record comment Do not specify the write record
specifying cell is repeated with specification cell is specified in the comment specification cell in
record cell range. target cell range. the target cell range.
The write record number
Write record No. specifying cell for the write record number
same cell.
cell.


Beyond max total number Make settings so that their
limit.
The active sheet has no data folder Make active a sheet that has a
No setting.
setting. data folder setting.
Two and more types of settings At the modification of settings, the For the batch modification of
are available, so batch selected range contains data folder settings, select the same basic
changes are impossible. and other settings. function.
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Import Support Information
Message Cause Action
A Please enter file.

Please select the connection
No file path is entered. Enter a valid file name.
No destination is selected. Set a destination.

destination.
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The data format of the file is not

File format different. Specify the correct file.
correct.
import support information can The specified destination does
Specify a destination supporting
not be used by connection not support import support
import support information.
destination. information.
Before reading, delete import
Failed to re-assign import The import support information
support information from the
support information file. could not be reassigned.
destination.
Set Trigger

No period is entered. A cycle is not entered. Enter a cycle.
Non-numeric characters are Enter a numeric value for the
Please enter value in the period.
entered for the cycle. cycle.
The entered cycle is outside the
Period is out of the range. limited range for the specified
type.
In year, please input the value The year is outside the limited Enter a value from 2000 to 2036
from 2000 to 2036. range. for the year.
In month, please input the value The month is outside the limited Enter a value from 1 to 12 for the
from 1 to 12. range. month.
In day, please input the value The day is outside the limited Enter a value from 1 to 31 for the
from 1 to 31. range. day.
In hour, please input the value The hour is outside the limited Enter a value from 1 to 23 for the
from 0 to 23. range. hour.
In minute, please input the value The minute is outside the limited Enter a value from 1 to 59 for the
from 0 to 59. range. minute.
In second, please input the value The second is outside the limited Enter a value from 1 to 59 for the
from 0 to 59. range. second.
Not one day of the week is Specify at least one day of the
No weekday is specified.
specified. week.


destination.
Device does not exist (device The specified device does not
entered.
No button name is entered. A button name is not entered. Enter a button name.
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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.
The same trigger is specified.

The same trigger is specified for
Trigger 1 and Trigger 2.
Specify different triggers for
Trigger 1 and Trigger 2. A
Cyclic reference, so cannot be To Trigger 1 or 2, its own trigger Do not specify its own trigger
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specified. number is specified. number.
Edit

Please select a cell. No target cell range is selected. Select a target cell range.
Cannot execute this command Two or more cell ranges are
Select a continuous cell range.
for multiple selected ranges. selected.
The setting-paste cell range Make the cell range of setting-
The setting cannot be put into does not fit into the setting-copy cells cut or copied and the
worksheet, so cannot be pasted. cell range or the setting-cut cell setting-cells pasted into the
range. same.
The data to be pasted is
Clipboard data are damaged. Cut or copy the setting again.
damaged.
Auto Save

Please enter file name. No file name is entered. Enter a file name.
Please enter save folder. No storage folder is entered. Enter a storage folder.
Either "Excel File (.xls)" or "CSV
Please select save form. Select a storage format.
File (.csv)" has to be selected.
When the storage format is "CSV
Please select target worksheet. File", no object sheet is selected Select an object sheet.
for saving.
Either "Overwrite" or "History"
Please select operation mode. Select an operation mode.
has to be selected.
Please select save trigger. No save trigger is set. Set a save trigger.

Auto Print

No object sheet is selected for
Please select target worksheet. Select an object sheet.
printing.
Please select print trigger. No print trigger is set. Set a print trigger.
Send Email
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Please enter name. Your name is not entered. Enter a name.
Please enter address. No address is entered. Enter an address.
A Please enter SMTP server. No SMTP server is entered. Enter an SMTP server.
Please enter POP server. No POP server is entered. Enter a POP server.
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Please enter user ID. No user ID is entered. Enter a user ID.

Please enter password. No password is entered. Enter a password.
Either "Text" or "Attached File"
Please select operation mode. Select "Text" or "Attached File".
has to be selected.
No destination address is
Please enter addressee address. Enter a destination address.
entered.
Please enter title. No title is entered. Enter a title.
Please enter (select) target cell. No target cell is specified. Specify a target cell.
Either "Excel File (.xls)" or "CSV Select "Excel File (.xls)" or "CSV
Please select file form.
File (.csv)" has to be selected. File (.csv)".
No object sheet is selected for Select an object sheet for
Please select target worksheet. sending. (Only when the file sending. (Only when the file
format is "CSV File") format is "CSV File")
Please select send trigger. No send trigger is set. Set a send trigger.
Destination List

Setting that uses this connection You are attempting to delete a
Do not delete a destination being
destination already exists, so it destination being used by a
used by any functions.
cannot be deleted. function.

Alarm

destination.
Device does not exist (Device The specified device does not
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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
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Too many devices. Adding failed.
ones does not exceed the device ones does not exceed the device
registration limit. registration limit.
character string, no ON
character string, no OFF
Please specify alarm trigger. No alarm trigger is set. Specify an alarm trigger.
The specification of starting cell The starting-point cell is not Enter a starting-point cell in the
is incorrect. entered in the correct format. correct format.
Please enter a value in the
Enter a value outside the range Enter a value within the limited
number of data within the range
for the data count. range.
of11 to 4800.
Please enter a value in the
The entered data count is Enter a value within the limited
number of data within the range
outside the limited range. range.
of 1 to 4906.
The set data count exceeds the Set data so that its count does
Data cannot be put into
maximum number of columns on not exceed the maximum
worksheet.
the sheet. number of columns on the sheet.
When "Clear" is enabled, no
Please specify clear trigger. Specify a clear trigger.
clear trigger is specified.
The total number of monitor,
Beyond max total number Make settings so that their total
logging, data folder, real time
(65535) of various settings, so does not exceed the maximum
logging, and alarm settings
cannot be added. limit (65535).
The active sheet has no alarm Make active a sheet that has an
No setting.
setting. alarm setting.
Beyond maximum total number Set alarms so that their total
for alarm setting (256), so cannot does not exceed the maximum
be added. limit (256).


Two and more types of settings At the modification of settings, For the batch modification of
are available, so batch changes the selected range contains settings, select the same basic
are impossible. alarm and other settings. function.
You have selected and are
Batch change of alarm setting For modification, select one
attempting to modify two or more
cannot be executed. alarm setting only.
alarm settings.
Protection of Settings
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The contents of the two
Enter the same contents into the
Password unmatched. password input boxes do not
two password input boxes.
match.
A The password does not match Enter the same contents as the
Password incorrect. the one entered at the protection one entered at the protection of
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of settings. settings.
Simulator

The KV COM+ connection Change the connection
The connection destination PLC
destination simulator project destination setting in KV COM+
simulator model does not match.
model does not match. or check the KVS simulator.

6 Notes List
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.
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• 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.
• Supported by KV COM + for Excel for the KV Nano Series Ver.1.10 or later, the KV-7000 Series
Ver.1.30 or later, the KV-8000 Ver.1.40 or later, and the KV-8000A Ver.1.42 or later. Editing and
communication cannot be started on versions of KV COM+ for Excel which are not compatible.

6 Notes List
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.

6 Notes List
Basic function
 Common
• This cannot be set during communication.
• For setting, at least one destination needs to be set.
• To modify an existing setting, use Change Setting.
"Change Settings" (Page 2-100)
Appendices
• If a new real time logging setting is created when such an object as a graph is created, the target or
A
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.
function.
• When "Write at Confirmation" is set, nothing is written at the start of communication.
 Logging
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.

6 Notes List
 Real time logging

• Real time logging can be set only one for each destination (communication channel).
• The maximum number of devices is limited to 128.
• Since a start trigger is detected by the add-in, real time logging does not start immediately after the
start trigger becomes ON.
• A start trigger event generated during real time logging is invalid.
• If real time logging is started (stopped) manually, every set real time logging starts (stops).
• The Simulator cannot be set as a destination of the real time logging function.
• Only the KV-8000/7500/7300/5500/5000/3000 and the KV Nano Series can be set as a destination
for real time logging.
 Data folder
Appendices
• 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.
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.

6 Notes List
Trigger

• The minimum trigger cycle is 10 ms. Depending on the computer performance and load factor, the
connection route, and the number of devices registered in the book, however, a trigger may not be
generated at a set cycle. In this case, set the trigger cycle a little longer.
• In case of operation or action imposing great burden on your computer, a trigger event generated in
the period may be missed. During communication, keep other applications (including resident ones)
inactive and avoid operating Excel as much as possible.
• When a device trigger is used, the device status is read every communication period. If many device
triggers are used, therefore, the computer load increases.
Appendices
• 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

• If a destination already selected for a function is renamed or deleted by destination setting, the
function can no longer refer to the setting. Set the destination and the object device again by function
setting.
Extended Functions
 Auto Save
• 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.

6 Notes List
 Auto Print
• 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
• 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.
Appendices
• If there is no target cell for text to be sent, email is not sent.

• In Text Mode, all characters currently displayed are sent as they are.
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)
• If a warning window about macros is displayed at activation, click "Enable Macros"
• The first activation of KV COM+ for Excel after installation may take time if anti-virus software is
active.
• At activation, the clipboard contents are cleared.

6 Notes List
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
Appendices
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
Notes List
Outside object cell range Follow Follow –
Real time logging
Target cell range (Other than
No change No change No change
the starting point)
Starting-point cell
Record number specification
cell Follow Delete Follow
Data folder
Record comment
specification cell
Object cell range (Other than
starting point)
Alarm
Object cell range (Other than
starting point)
Follow: A setting is also moved.

Delete: A setting is deleted.
No change: Set contents are not modified.

7 PLC Compatibility
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-8000A KV-8000 KV-3000 KV-NC32T
KV-7300 KV-N40**
KV-1000
KV-N60**
KV-700
Ver.1.0 －－－ ○ －－
Ver.1.1 －－－ ○ ○ －
Ver.1.2 －－－ ○ ○ ○
Appendices
Ver.1.3 －－ ○ ○ ○ ○
Ver.1.4 － ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Ver.1.42 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
A
PLC Compatibility

7 PLC Compatibility
MEMO
Appendices
A
PLC Compatibility

8 INDEX
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
Appendices
Add Border ............................................3-54 Error Message List ............................. App-8

Adding Connection Destination.............2-16 Excel Page Setting................................3-10
Advanced ................................................3-1 Extended Function Setting .............. 2-8, 3-2
Alarm....................................... 2-84, App-19 Extended Functions ......................... App-25
A Alarm System Setting............................3-57
Appendices ........................................ App-1
Auto Print ......................................... App-18 F
INDEX
Auto print setting .....................................3-8 Functions.................................................1-5

Auto Save ........................................ App-17
Auto save setting.....................................3-2
G
B General ............................................ App-21
Basic function................................... App-23
Basic function setting ..............................2-7 I
Basics......................................................2-1
Batch Replacement of Setting Devices... 3-40 Import Support Information .............. App-16
Before Installing KV COM+ for Excel ....1-10 Installation in Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP .... App-2
Before Use ..............................................1-1 Installing KV COM+ for Excel................1-11
Button Trigger .....................................2-118 Installing the USB Driver .................... App-2
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

8 INDEX
Set Trigger ....................................... App-16

N Setting a Destination ...............................2-5
Notes...................................................2-137 Setting Basic Functions.........................2-28
Notes List ......................................... App-21 Setting Destination ................App-8, App-25
Notes on Use ........................................1-17 Setting Up Protection ............................3-48
Simultaneous Communication with
KV STUDIO...........................................2-27
O Software Installation..............................1-10
Start Communication...........................2-136
OPC Server..................................... 4-1, 4-2 Starting and Stop Communication ......2-136
OPC Server Setting Method....................4-3 Stop communication............................2-136
Appendices
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

Revision History
Printing Date Version Details of Revision
Dec 2010 1st version
Sep 2010 2nd version
Jan 2011 3rd version Official release
Mar 2011 4th version
Jan 2013 5th version
Jun 2013 6th version
Jul 2013 7th version
Mar 2015 8th version
Aug 2016 9th version
Sep 2017 11th version
Dec 2017 1st revision

1st version
Jun 2019 2nd revision

1st version
Jun 2020 2nd revision

2nd version
Apr 2021 3rd revision

1st version
May 2022 4th revision

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Function Part Monitor Medium header

chapter Small header

■Create a new monitor.

menu operation item in

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1-1 Outline and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

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Temperature and other analog

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The current alarm status and

Outline and Functions

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 Real time trace

All data can be collected fast because data

 Real parts display

Meters can be used easily by combining

By communicating with KV STUDIO simulator,

KV COM+ for Excel

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Outline and Functions

the occurrence of a trigger or at the confirmation of

The display format (decimal, hexadecimal, binary,

BCD, floating-point real number, character string)

types, or not continuous can be registered at once. CH0

The operability of the logging function can be

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 Data folder function (Recipe function)

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• Modifying processing conditions

• Modifying such parameters as motor control point

 Real time logging function

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Outline and Functions

 Send mail setting

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