Keyence KV Ethernet TOP Server And IO Driver + 1 Year Support & Maintenance Agreement
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The TOP Server Keyence KV driver provides a communication interface to Keyence KV Series controllers using the Host Link communications protocol over both the TCP and UDP transport layers with the same level of performance, stability, and ease of configuration as any other TOP Server driver.
The Keyence KV Ethernet driver provides a reliable method for connecting Keyence KV Ethernet devices to client applications such as HMI, SCADA, Historian, MES, ERP, and countless custom applications via TOP Server's standard client interfaces. It is intended for use with Keyence KV series devices such as the latest KV-Nano models and many others. The Keyence KV Ethernet driver is localized in Japanese for increased adaptability and safety for Japanese-speaking users.
Available here as a standalone real-time data driver or also available in the following vertical Industry Suite: TOP Server Manufacturing Suite.
- ✔High Scalability – Maximum Number of Channels & Devices: Channels - 1024; Devices per Channel - 256 (NOTE: Practical channel/device limits will vary depending on system resources and communications architecture)
- ✔Real-Time Data Access – Provides real-time data access to KEYENCE PLCs (including the KV Series and Nano Series)
- ✔Data Block Reads – Supports data block reads for efficient bulk data retrieval
- ✔Flexible Data Access – Supports byte-within-word access and bit-within-word access
- ✔Device Diagnostics – Supports device diagnostics for troubleshooting connectivity issues
- ✔Japanese Localization – Localized Japanese language support for increased adaptability and safety for Japanese-speaking users
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✓Support for the following device types: Relay, Timer, Counter, Register, Digital Trimmer, Data Memory
✓Configurable Word Memory Block Size (up to 1,000 points per request)
✓Configurable Timer/Counter Memory Block Size (up to 120 points per request)
✓ Support for bit/byte access for a single element
✓Multi-threaded architecture for high scalability
✓ Runtime changes via wizard-based configuration interface with intuitive Properties Editor
✓Secure User Management
✓Built-in Device/Network Redundancy
✓Auto-Demotion (Slow Polling)
✓ Extensive communication and server diagnostics (OPC/Communications/Event Log)
Keyence KV Series PLCs
KV-1000
KV-3000
KV-5000
KV-5500
KV-700
KV-7300
KV-7500
KV-8000
KV-Nano
Note: For a complete list of supported models and firmware versions, please contact our technical support team or download the driver documentation.
Real-Time Data Access
Access live process data from your devices with minimal latency and maximum reliability.
Device Configuration
Read and write configuration parameters directly from your SCADA or HMI application.
Automatic Reconnection
Intelligent connection management automatically recovers from network interruptions.
Multi-Protocol Support
Supports multiple communication protocols for flexible deployment options .
High Performance
Optimized algorithms deliver maximum throughput with minimal system overhead.
Diagnostic Logging
Comprehensive logging helps troubleshoot issues and monitor driver performance .
✓Supports Media Level Redundancy for high-availability applications
✓Supports device diagnostics (diagnosis of connectivity issues with KEYENCE KV PLCs)
✓Localized Japanese language support for native speakers
✓TCP and UDP transport layer support for flexible connectivity options