Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-F Series Instruction Manual

Quick Connection Guide
Simple CPU Communication Function
KEYENCE CORPORATION KV Series

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INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the setting procedure for connecting the FX5 CPU module and the KV series module
manufactured by KEYENCE CORPORATION using the simple CPU communication function and the operation
check method.
This manual describes the connection procedure until the connection is established. This manual does not
describe the operation other than the connection procedure, installation, and device functions and specifications.
Please read this manual and the relevant manuals or consult the product manufacturer and fully understand the
specifications before attempting to use the product.
Safety guidelines
Before using this product described in this manual, read this manual.
This product has been manufactured as a general-purpose part for general industries, and has not been
designed or manufactured to be incorporated in a device or system used in purposes related to human life.
Before using the product for special purposes such as nuclear power, electric power, aerospace, medicine, or
passenger movement vehicles, consult Mitsubishi Electric.
This product has been manufactured under strict quality control. However when installing the product where
major accidents or losses could occur if the product fails, install appropriate backup or failsafe functions in the
system.
For design precautions and wiring precautions, read safety precautions described in the relevant manuals.
Note
If in doubt at any stage during the installation of the product, always consult a professional electrical engineer
who is qualified and trained in the local and national standards. If in doubt about the operation or use, please
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Since the examples indicated by this manual, technical bulletin, catalog, etc. are used as a reference and do
not guarantee operation, please use the product after confirming for yourself the function and safety of the
device and machine.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................1
CONTENTS ...............................................................................................................................................................2
RELEVANT MANUALS .............................................................................................................................................3
1. OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Applicable Devices......................................................................................................................................4
1.2 System Configuration..................................................................................................................................5
2. SETTINGS FOR THE KV-8000 .........................................................................................................................6
2.1Parameter Setting .......................................................................................................................................6
3. SETTINGS FOR THE FX5U..............................................................................................................................8
3.1 Parameter Setting .......................................................................................................................................8
4. OPERATION CHECK ......................................................................................................................................10
4.1 Operation Example ...................................................................................................................................10
4.2 Check method...........................................................................................................................................10
REVISIONS .............................................................................................................................................................12
WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................................12
TRADEMARKS........................................................................................................................................................12

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RELEVANT MANUALS
The following lists the relevant manuals. Please download those manuals from the website of each
manufacturer.
◼Mitsubishi Electric
Manual name
Manual number
MELSEC iQ-F FX5S/FX5UJ/FX5U/FX5UC User's Manual (Hardware)
SH-082452ENG
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User's Manual (Application)
JY997D55401
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User's Manual (Ethernet Communication)
JY997D56201
GX Works3 Operating Manual
SH-081215ENG
◼KEYENCE CORPORATION
Manual name
Manual number
KV-8000 Series User's Manual
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KV STUDIO Ver.11 User's Manual
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KV-EP21V/8000 (A)/7500/5500/NC1EP User's Manual
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1. OVERVIEW
An FX5 CPU module is connected with a KV series module manufactured by KEYENCE CORPORATION using
the simple CPU communication function.
The simple CPU communication function communicates the specified device data at a specified timing just by
setting simple parameters from GX Works3. Assign an IP address to the FX5 CPU module and KV series
module and set the communication destination and device in the simple CPU communication setting of GX
Works3.
1.1 Applicable Devices
The following table lists the devices that support the simple CPU communication function described in this
manual.
Manufacturer
Applicable device
Mitsubishi Electric
FX5U CPU module
FX5UC CPU module
FX5UJ CPU module
FX5S CPU module
KEYENCE CORPORATION
KV series

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1.2 System Configuration
In this manual, the following system configuration is used as an example.
Manufacturer
Device/Software
Model
(1)
KEYENCE CORPORATION
KV series
KV-8000
(2)
-
Configuration personal
computer (OS: Windows 10)
-
(3)
-
Switching hub
-
(4)
Mitsubishi Electric
FX5 CPU module
FX5U-32MT/ES
Serial number: 17X**** or later
Firmware version: 1.210 or later
-
Mitsubishi Electric
Engineering software
GX Works3
Version: 1.065T or later
(In this manual, Ver.1.085P is used as an
example.)
-
KEYENCE CORPORATION
Programming support
software
KV STUDIO
❖Point
Set the IP addresses of devices so that they are all on the same network.
Available functions and settings differ depending on the device used or software version, thus the product
with the version described in this chapter must be used. The setting procedure or setting windows may
differ from those in this manual depending on the product version used. In such a case, refer to the relevant
manuals of each manufacturer and software help.
(2)
(1) (4)
(3)
IP address: 192.168.3.1 IP address:
192.168.3.100 IIP address: 192.168.3.250

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2. SETTINGS FOR THE KV-8000
Set the parameters of the KV-8000 using KV STUDIO (programming support software) manufactured by
KEYENCE CORPORATION.
2.1 Parameter Setting
❖Point
Check that the RUN-PRG Selector Switch of the PLC is in the RUN state.
No ladder program for communications is required.
1. From the KV STUDIO menu, select [File] → [New
project]. Set the applicable model, any project
name, and project save location, and click the
[OK] button.
2. From the KV STUDIO menu, select [Tool] →
[Unit Editor].
3. Drag and drop the power unit to the unit editor
window in accordance with the system
configuration, and double-click the KV-8000.

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4. In the [Setup unit(2)] tab, set the IP address and
subnet mask of the KV-8000.
IP Address: 192.168.3.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (default)
5. Click [Apply] to save the settings.
6. Connect the configuration personal computer
with the PLC. From the KV STUDIO menu, select
[Monitor/Simulator] → [PLC transfer → monitor
mode]. Select the transfer item and click the
[Execute] button.

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3. SETTINGS FOR THE FX5U
Set the parameters of the MELSEC iQ-F series FX5U CPU module using GX Works3.
3.1 Parameter Setting
1. From the GX Works3 menu, select [Project] →
[New]. Set the series and model, and click the
[OK] button.
2. In [Navigation], select [Parameter] → [FX5UCPU]
→ [Module Parameter] → [Ethernet Port] → [Basic
Settings].
3. Set the IP address and subnet mask of the FX5U
CPU module.
IP Address: 192.168.3.250
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
4. Select [Application Settings].
5. Set "Use" for "To Use or Not to Use Simple
Communication".
6. Double-click "<Detailed Setting>" of "Simple CPU
Communication Setting".

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<Setting No.1>
7. Select the communication pattern of Setting No.1.
Communication Pattern: Read
8. Click the [...] button of "Source" of
"Communication Destination".
9. Set each item on the "Communication Destination
Setting" window as follows.
Device Type: KEYENCE(KV series)
IP Address: 192.168.3.1
Host Station Port No.: 5570
10.Click the [OK] button.
11.Set the devices that are sent/received to/from the
communication destination as follows.
Bit Device
Word Device
Source
Destination
Source
Destination
Type
Start
End
Type
Start
End
Type
Start
End
Type
Start
End
R
100
115
X
200
217
W
00100
00100
D
200
200
12.Set the communication pattern and
communication destination for Setting No.2 as
follows in the same way of Setting No.1.
Communication Pattern: Write
Device Type: KEYENCE(KV series)
IP Address: 192.168.3.1
Host Station Port No.: 5571
13.Set the devices for Setting No.2 as follows.
Bit Device
Word Device
Source
Destination
Source
Destination
Type
Start
End
Type
Start
End
Type
Start
End
Type
Start
End
X
100
117
R
0
15
D
100
100
W
00000
00000
14.Click the [Apply] button after setting.
15.The set parameters are written to the CPU
module. Then reset or power off and on the CPU
module.

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4. OPERATION CHECK
Check whether the FX5U-32MT/ES and KV-8000 communicate successfully in the simple CPU communication.
If an error occurs, refer to the following manuals.
Troubleshooting in the MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User's Manual (Ethernet Communication)
List of PLC Unit Errors in the KV-8000 Series User's Manual
4.1 Operation Example
The specified bit device value or word device value is periodically communicated between the FX5U-32MT/ES
and the KV-8000. Check that the data is read/written correctly using the watch window of GX Works3 and the
registration monitor window of KV STUDIO.
4.2 Check method
Check whether the device data is read/written by using the watch window of GX Works3 and the registration
monitor window of the KV STUDIO.
1. Start GX Works3. Select [View] → [Docking
Window] → [Watch 1] to display the "Watch"
widow.
2. Register D100, X117, D200, and X200 on the
"Watch" window.
3. Select [Online] → [Watch] → [Start Watching].
4. Start KV STUDIO. Select [Monitor/Simulator] →
[Monitor mode] to set the monitor mode.
5. Select [Monitor/Simulator] → [Register monitor
window] to display the "Registration monitor"
window. Set W00, R015, W0100, and R100.
❖Point
Set a device within the range of devices set in the simple CPU communication setting of GX Works3 on the
window.

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<GX Works3>
<KV STUDIO>
6. Check that the device data is written from the
FX5U-32MT/ES to the KV-8000.
In this manual, enter 5 to the current value of
D100 and 1 to the current value of X117 in GX
Works3.
7. When W00 is 5 and R015 is  in KV STUDIO,
the device data is written successfully.
8. Check that the device data is read from the KV-
8000 to the FX5U-32MT/ES.
In this manual, enter 3 to the current value of
W0100 and double-click the current value of
R100 and change it to  in KV STUDIO.
9. When D200 is 3 and X200 is 1 in GX Works3,
the device data is read successfully.

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REVISIONS
Revision date
Revision
Description
January 2023
A
First edition
WARRANTY
Please confirm the following product warranty details before using this product.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5S/FX5UJ/FX5U/FX5UC User's Manual (Hardware) [WARRANTY]
Manual for KV series manufactured by KEYENCE CORPORATION used [WARRANTIES AND
DISCLAIMERS]
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