KeyenceNanoMaster
Purpose
KEYENCE KV Nano Upper Link address reading and writing and status diagnostic driver
Open the plugin
Enter "Development Configuration → Collection Configuration", create a device and select "KeyenceNanoMaster" in "Collection Plugin".
Supported channels and data types
| Channel type | Pre-configuration check |
|---|---|
| Serial Port | Confirm that the serial port is not occupied by other programs and maintains the same baud rate, data bits, stop bits and parity bits as the device. |
| TCP Client | Confirm network reachability of the device IP, port, and gateway to the device. |
| TCP server | Confirm that the local listening address and port are available, and allow on-site devices to actively connect to the gateway. |
Optional data types: Boolean, Int16, UInt16, Int32, UInt32, Float, String
Plugin properties
Protocol parameters
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| PLC station number | Default: 0; fill in: text input. PLC station number; the multi-branch link connection command uses a two-digit station number from 0 to 99 |
| Use station number when connecting | Default: No; fill in: switch. Use the station number when connecting; after enabling, the CR connection command carries the two-digit station number |
Address rules
- Keyence KV upper link Boolean address: R, CR, MR, LR must use word number. Bit number, such as R10.3; B, VB use hexadecimal number; T, C, CTH, CTC can read contacts.
- WORD address: DM, CM, TM, VM, EM, FM, ZF, W, Z; R, CR, MR, LR, B, VB packaged view must add .U explicitly, for example, R10.0.U, B10.U.
- DWORD address: AT, TS, TC, CC, CS; access to the thirty-two-bit current value of T, C, CTH, CTC must explicitly add .D, for example, T1.D.
- The request ends with CR, and the response must end with CRLF; CR is executed for each connection or reconnection, and CQ is executed before normal disconnection; the common TCP port is 8501.
Special methods
| Method | Purpose | Parameters |
|---|---|---|
| ClearErrorAsync | Clear CPU errors | No parameters |
| ReadPlcTypeAsync | Read PLC model | No parameters |
| ReadPlcModeAsync | Read PLC mode | No parameters |
| SetDateTimeAsync | Set PLC time | Date time |
| ReadAnnotationAsync | Read device annotation | Device address |
| ReadExpansionAsync | Read expansion unit | Unit number, starting address, WORD quantity |
| WriteExpansionAsync | Write expansion unit | Unit number, starting address, hexadecimal bytes |
Write, start/stop, reset, load, delete or control methods will change the status of field devices. Before execution, confirm that the equipment is in an operable state and prepare for stop or rollback measures.
Functions
| Function | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Read PLC model and mode | Use Read PLC model and mode to inspect mapped values, status, counters, recent messages, or the latest result. |
| Clear CPU errors | Use Clear CPU errors with an approved test point and confirm site safety before execution. |
| Set controller time | Use Set controller time with an approved test point and confirm site safety before execution. |
| Read or monitor | Read current values or monitor the latest device update. |
| Read or monitor | Read current values or monitor the latest device update. |
| Control operation | Use Control operation with an approved test point and confirm site safety before execution. |
Device debug
Enter "Development Configuration → Collection Configuration", select the current device and click "More Functions", then open "Debug".
Dedicated debugging page
Open Development Configuration → Collection Configuration, select the device, and open More Functions → Debug. The following image shows the plugin-specific debug page.
Verify the configuration
- Use the plugin-specific debug panel with one confirmed test point or test message.
- Confirm that the returned value or received message matches the device point list.
- Perform writes or control operations only with an approved test point and the site safety procedure.
Troubleshooting
- The debug panel shows no result: Check the required inputs and plugin parameters, then inspect the device or target log for a response or error.
- Special method execution fails: Check method parameters and permissions; control, write or reset methods also need to confirm that the device is in a state that allows operation.
- The serial port device does not respond: Confirm that the serial port is not occupied, and check the baud rate, data bits, stop bits and parity bits.
Related links
- Collection configuration: View channel, device and common variable configuration.
- Plugin Index: Find other collection or data-forward plugins.